This fall they will feed their families locally-sourced free-range meat that has been foraging on natural grasses, leaves, nuts and berries—clean, delicious food without a trace of chemical additives. And they will be pilloried on social media by strident voices who otherwise advocate that we move away from industrial food production and eat locally-sourced, healthful food. They are women hunters. It may surprise many to learn that this fall more than 1 million females over a

If you are anything like me, you struggled after becoming a mother for the first time. Within moments of arriving home with my new little one, I felt paralyzed. My body was different, my mind was foggy, my house had been taken over by tiny things and suddenly there was a tiny person dependent on me for his every need. Life was different and whether I was ready or not, this was my new normal. Saying I struggled as a new mother would be an understatement. I love my son with

How many people out there love to be able to harvest their own meat? I know I do! Being able to provide for yourself and family is truly rewarding--not having to rely on anyone else or having to go to the grocery store. It is always a good idea to age venison, I feel like it's a prime step in the butchering process. It helps break down the muscle cells, making the meat more tender. Before cooking, make sure to clean off any silver skin. If you love to eat venison, this recipe

When I first started hunting about 13 years ago, my hunting attire consisted of bulky men’s camo over a couple pairs of long johns as base layers, depending on the weather. Needless to say, that system just didn’t work for me and I was happy to see that soon women’s hunting apparel companies started to appear, like SHE Outdoor Apparel and Prois. But one thing was still lacking for me: good quality women’s base layers. Base layers are crucial when the temperatures really start

Ticks are a common problem that most hunters will encounter at some point since we spend so much time in the woods scouting, prepping for season and actually hunting. While most tick-borne diseases occur in the summer months, ticks can still be active into the fall or year-round in warmer climates. Tick-borne diseases are no joke either! According to the CDC, cases of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis/ehrlichiosis, spotted fever rickettsiosis (including Rocky Mountain spotted fever)

It’s that time of year when draw results are being announced and you can finally start preparing for that long-awaited hunt that you’ve been putting in for year after year. But if your hunt is in a different state, getting prepared is more than just paying for the tag and license. There are a lot of things you must consider before setting out on your journey—many of which could mean the difference in notching a tag or returning to tag soup. Here are a few tips on how to prepa