Meet Shotgun Life’s new columnist, Ann Kercheville, who now pens every month “Shotgun Wife – Chronicles of a Hunting Lodge Life.” And who knows better than Ann? She owns Joshua Creek Ranch – the best wing-shooting destination in Texas. In her first piece, Ann reveals her secret-getaway on Joshua Creek Ranch, where she retreats to ponder a landmark birthday. Read it on Shotgun Life at http://www.shotgunlife.com/.

On August 8, 2010, American Kim Rhode won the gold medal for women’s skeet at the ISSF World Championship in Munich. The victory assures Rhode a place in 2012 Olympic Games. Already a four-time Olympic Medalist, Shotgun Life had the opportunity to talk with Kim about her training techniques (including her secret weapon), her support for women and minorities in the shotgun sports, and her drive to save local shooting clubs from the wrecking ball of gentrification.  Check out this rare and revealing interview with Kim on Shotgun Life at http://bit.ly/aAD3oO .

Jennifer Pearsall completely debunks the notion that you need the heaviest ammo on the biggest toms. Based on her years of experience, Jennifer enlightens us on why a 20-gauge shotgun provides more than enough stopping power for turkey hunting. Not convinced yet? Check out Jennifer’s story on why bigger isn’t always better this turkey season at http://www.shotgunlife.com

Shotgun Life introduces a column about the hunting life by Jennifer L.S. Pearsall. Called “Wildlife,” she starts out talking about the unique path that led her into hunting.

Jennifer writes in the true voice of the hunter. She’s worked as a professional outdoor writer, photographer and editor for nearly 20 years. She started shooting competitively, first skeet and trap, then sporting clays, and became a practiced and dedicated hunter with her fair share of big-game trophies. Still, her deepest passions are bird dogs and upland bird and waterfowl hunting.

Jennifer has contributed to magazines such as Gun Dog, Wildfowl, Whitetail Journal, Petersen’s Hunting, Waterfowl & Retriever, and various publications of the National Rifle Association and Safari Club International.

Check out Jennifer’s new Shotgun Life column at http://www.shotgunlife.com/ and maybe you’ll recognize something of yourself in it.

Heidi Kaser launches her new column on Shotgun Life that takes you on a shotgun journey from the FBI Academy to her current role with the NRA where she is creating a Women’s Leadership Forum. Sponsored by Randolph Engineering, Heidi’s column will address the role of women in the shotgun sports. Shotgun Life has the highest percentage of women readers of any shotgun publication (34%) and we are proud to serve women involved in wing and clays shooting. Check out Heidi’s column at http://www.shotgunlife.com .

It’s in the lead story of Shotgun Life. Check out the photo at http://www.shotgunlife.com