Once you've harvested your trophy deer, you may decide that it's one you want to preserve with a mount. Properly caping the animal and making sure you leave enough hide is key when it comes to getting any kind of shoulder mount, to ensure the taxidermist has enough to work with. Below are step-by-step instructions on caping a deer. Step 1 Start by hanging your deer, I find it easier to hang the animal upside down, especially if you have already gutted it. Cut around the secon

3 cups shredded turkey 1 can cream of chicken soup 3 cans chicken broth 1 cup salsa 1 can Rotel drained 2 TB butter 1 yellow onion 1 can northern beans drained and rinsed 1 package of fajita seasoning mix 2 cups half and half Melt butter in large stock pot, add chopped onion and turkey, brown slightly Add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, salsa, Rotel, fajita seasoning and beans, simmer slowly for 30 plus minutes A few minutes before serving add half and half Serve over T

My 2018 Colorado archery elk season is now complete. Out of the 30 days available, I was able to hunt 11 of those days, and 8 of them were solo. Being an authentic, and scientifically tested extrovert, I don’t think I can recall a time that I spent 8 days alone in my entire life. They were not consecutive, thank goodness, I might have gone crazy. Many times I felt like Tom Hanks’ character in Castaway, talking aloud (or in whispers). I gave myself pep talks when things were c

Holiday shopping season is here, and we know it can be tough to decide on the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiasts on your list. To make it easier, the Huntress View team has compiled a list of our favorite items to give you ideas for everyone, no matter their favorite outdoor hobby! STOCKING STUFFERS Gone are the days when stockings are filled with chapstick, candy canes or lumps of coal! Gift them something they'll really want! (But we're ok with chapstick too!) Hand, T

A head-to-toe pheasant hunting gear list for the ladies! All of the gear listed here are my personal favorites for pheasant hunting and would be a good option for most upland hunts. 1) Blaze Orange Hat I prefer to wear a blaze orange ball cap but it's a good idea to bring along a blaze beanie as well, depending on the wind and the temperature! This Browning Opening Day Cap is a great option, available at www.basspro.com for $23.99 2) Upland Vest This Upland Game Vest X by ALP

I think that's a question every hunter asks other hunters. I'm always curious what other people pack, and assume that everyone has their own list of "must-have" items for their individual adventures. For me, the items in my pack vary by season and game, and I take into account whether it’s a day trip, overnight or several days. Over the years, I have gone through several packs, but the one that has outlasted them all has been the Gregory Deva 60---she has served me well for y

Of all the game meats, wild turkey is by far my favorite. I love making wild turkey nuggets—small chunks rolled in egg and covered in Italian breadcrumbs, then fried. Yum! But lately, I’ve been looking for new, healthier ways to cook my turkey harvest. I decided to try making crockpot turkey tacos. Good decision, because they were delicious...and super easy! What you need: 1-1/2 lbs. wild turkey breast meat 1 tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp

If your hunting grounds are nearby where you live, or you’re a roadtripper, you have probably never thought about flying with your gun or bow, or how to transport wild game meat on an airplane. I recently had to fly with my bow, and figure out exactly what I needed and needed to do. Just a few weeks prior to opening day of archery season, I discovered that I had an issue with my bow. Although I was practicing daily in the Huntress View #arrowaday challenge, my groups were sti

If there’s one thing that I look forward to during the holidays, its pumpkin pie! This recipe is my absolute favorite recipe for homemade pie and crust. And the best thing, it’s so easy to make. Start by with making the crust. I promise it’s much easier than you think. (But if you’re in a time crunch, you can always buy a crust.) PIE CRUST *This will make two 9” pie crusts* 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 sticks chilled (unsalted) butter 6-8 tabl