Interested in learning how to hunt but don't know where to begin? It can be pretty daunting, especially for women, since hunting is a male dominated sport. Since I began writing the Women in Hunting Series a few weeks ago, I have been contacted by numerous women stating they would love to start hunting but have no idea where to start. I began hunting over 10 years ago in my … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part 6: Interview With Hallie
This is the sixth post in our Women in Hunting Series, have you been inspired to learn how to hunt yet? We are a small and growing group of women who hunt and it has been an amazing experience to connect with other women hunters like Krista, Kristen and Hallie to share their stories.My hope is that by sharing our hunting stories we will inspire more women to join us and start … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part 5: Kristin’s Story
As part of our Women in Hunting Series I want to share the stories of other women hunters with you in hopes of inspiring more women to hunt. Today we are honored to have Kristin share her story with us. She blogs over at Baby Giveaways Galore. Read on and be prepared to be amazed as this awesome mama shares about her life as a woman hunter!I absolutely LOVE hunting and it is … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part 4: Bow Hunting for Grouse and Wild Grouse in Garlic Butter Recipe
I've mentioned in some of the other posts in our Women in Hunting Series that I love to hunt grouse with my bow. Most people hunt for grouse with a shotgun but I prefer my bow since it is more of a challenge and hones my archery skills. The first grouse I harvested this season with my bow was a 20 yard quick kill neck shot while the bird was sitting about 30 feet up in a tree. … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part 3: Interview with Krista H.
As part of the Women in Hunting Series, we have been connecting with other women who hunt to share their stories with you in hopes of inspiring more women to hunt. We recently had the opportunity to visit with Krista H., another avid female hunter, and interview her for the series. Tell us a little about yourself.I live in Nebraska on a farm. I stay at home and raise cows, … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part 2: Why You Should Hunt and Wild Harvest Your Own Meat
I mentioned in the first post in this series that many people are surprised to find out that I hunt. I actually love to hunt, it is one of my favorite things to do outdoors and something I look forward to every fall. Every summer we count down the days until archery season opens in early September. We typically don’t plan any meetings or events on weekends from September … [Read more...]
Women in Hunting Series Part I: Thoughts on Being a Woman Hunter and Mama
When people find out that I hunt, they’re typically surprised and stand there gaping in disbelief. The response is always positive but range from comments like “No way! I never would have guessed you hunt!” to "Really? You look like you'd be a vegetarian or vegan" or “What? You hunt? You don’t look like a hunter.” I guess I don’t fit people’s idea of what a woman hunter should … [Read more...]
Addendum to Antler Hunting 101
Remember our other post on how to antler hunt? I shared in that post that I found one five point elk antler but was unable to find the match. Well, we went back to the same area this week and I found the match!!!!There was only a small chance of rain today so we decided to head back to the same area we antler hunted last weekend to further explore the area. We set out hiking up … [Read more...]