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

For anyone who spends time in any discipline or sport they know practice makes perfect. Basketball players continually practice on the court, baseball players spend hours on the field hitting and catching the ball, and for bow shooters its countless hours of letting arrows fly. Use to be the only practice that bow shooters got was finding that 5 minutes between work, running errands, and checking off the to-do list to shoot. And if mother nature decided to show off than that

By: Allison Rauscher Photos Taken By: Allison Rauscher & Bradley Brossard Disclaimer: I do not have all the answers as far as the wolf, bear, elk, and whitetail numbers go and how the predators effect the populations in the state of Wisconsin. I'm still educating myself! Throughout the years, I've done volunteer work of all kinds. If there's something I want to get involved with, it's difficult to slow me down from doing so. Any volunteer work I have ever done, has been extre

By: Chelsea Rivers @cheltzeigh_huntress What you will need: -Venison roast (I used back-strap!) -Baby carrots -Celery -Mini potatoes -Onion or onion powder -Salt & coarse black pepper -Garlic Powder -Browning and seasoning sauce -Beef broth -Cooking oil -Crock-pot -Cast iron skillet or any skillet with a lid Directions: First thing you will need to do it make sure your venison is trimmed up the way you like. I cut 1 whole back strap in half. I am running low on deer meat and

When I look back on, "my best years," they're the years where I accomplished the most, the years I learned, the years I grew, and the years I felt things that set my heart and soul on fire. At 21 years young, the only things I had really harvested were whitetail, turkeys, and a pronghorn, which is more than some people can say, but the year I turned twenty-two, would prove to be my golden year as a hunter. April Tom - A Single Pellet. My turkey season had not been successful.

It's the one thing that no hunter wants to talk about: Missing or making a bad shot. In my case, I had a taste of both!

After the awesome results my lab, Sage, had with Alpha Dog’s “Vitality,” I decided I would try another product. This time, we chose “Free Range.” One word: Wow. I am blown away by these products. Free Range is a powdered supplement that promotes joint support, paw health and it’s also an anti-inflammatory. Because our hunting dogs are so hard on their bodies in the field, and even when training, it’s imperative for us to give them the best nutrition so that their joints maint

For most hunters across the country, fall is all about deer hunting. We spend our summers prepping food plots, putting up tree stands and ground blinds, checking game cameras, and sighting in our guns and bows. But for some of us, fall turkey hunting is just as important. While spring turkey hunting brings the excitement of those early morning gobbles and the challenge of getting that tom to come into your calls, the fall season offers its own excitement and challenges. Gobbl

For waterfowl hunters, some have already the opportunity to bring home ducks. States like Nebraska, Illinois, and Mississippi have early teal seasons. These hunters are hopefully a step ahead in re-stocking the freezer from last year. Others will have to wait till regular season opens. Regardless of when you can hunt, a recipe will be needed for teal that is brought home. Teal kabobs are easy, quick and tasty! It’s the perfect meal to share with friends. Keep in mind, this re

Have you ever been in that moment after a long hike through tough terrains and FINALLY get set up on what you've been going after and question whether or not you should take that animal? I feel like almost every hunter can relate to that feeling of uncertainty in some way. I was recently put in this very same situation on an Axis buck hunt. My husband and I finally had a chance to get away for a weekend this summer and we set out for a piece of family property to try and find

According to the Archery Trade Association, nearly 24 million American adults participated in archery in 2016. Of that, 36 percent were female, a number that has been increasing year after year. For beginners, archery can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of choices when selecting equipment, getting your bow sighted in can be frustrating and you have to accept that every shot won’t be perfect. But still, archery has so many benefits and once you get set up and start prac

Cook Time: 1 hour 20 min Serves: 4-5 people Ingredients: 1 lb. ground Elk meat 1 pkg. of McCormick Chili Spice 10 oz. can of Original Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilies 12 oz. can of Bush’s Pinto Beans Instructions: Brown the Elk meat; drain Combine all ingredients and mix well in pan Transfer content to crockpot and add 1 ¼ cups of water Cook on Medium for about an hour Serve with cornbread (optional) and Enjoy! *Double the ingredients to feed a group of hungry hunters! #ElkChil

Black Tine Outfitters- Ft. McCoy, FL When you think of anniversary celebrations and trips, you picture romantic walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners, and dressing up. My husband and I had a different idea of an anniversary trip. I was in the planning stages of a week-long trip to Florida, consisting of camping at different parks along the way and hiking, and ending with a deep-sea fishing trip. Meanwhile, my sweet husband was planning a secret hog hunt and a bow fishing tri

These could also mean you’re a little too excited, border line obsessed- maybe? Hey, I’m not here to judge, just shedding some light on the topic. 1) The group texts have started. The gang is getting everyone pumped up by sending photos of the birds in their area, talking new gear, you name it it’s in there and it’s getting everyone’s blood flowing. 2) Spring and summer time, are often times of lawn maintenance. Those tree and shrub trimmings are now stacked in a pile at the

Most of us have heard the names of well known sportswomen doing great things for conservation. What I wanted to do instead is introduce you to some names of women who may not be as well known but are definitely worth knowing! These sportswomen are not only passionate about hunting, fishing and our natural environment but they are DOING something for the greater good! These ladies are definitely worth knowing and I highly encourage you to spend more time learning more about

A few years ago, I was whitetail hunting with my muzzleloader and a doe stepped out about 100 yards broadside in front of my treestand. It was the perfect opportunity to fill the freezer, so I steadied my muzzleloader as best I could and made the shot. I completely missed. I remember how unsteady I felt while I was aiming, and had to move around quite a bit in order to get in a different position before I felt steady enough to shoot. How I wish I had a SkyRest for that hunt,

The problem is all inside your head, she said to me The answer is easy if you take it logically I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free There must be fifty ways to leave your GOBBLER -Paul Simon While there may be fifty ways to leave your lover, I know for certain that there are at least 5 ways to leave your Gobbler. I recently returned from a whirlwind double-header turkey hunt. I spent two full days in the rolling sandhills of Nebraska and immediately hopped a pla

Do you recall a time when you were out hunting and everything went exactly as planned? In my 11 years of hunting, I can think of only a handful of times that everything fell into place perfectly. That doesn't mean that my other hunting experiences were bad. On the contrary. It's the unexpected moments in the woods that keeps things interesting and makes you evolve as a hunter. On opening weekend of the 2017 Missouri Turkey season, something unexpected happened during my hun

Some brands want you to think establishing a good deer food plot is as easy as throwing out a bag full of food plot seed mix and watching the deer come running. Well, if that’s your method, I wish you good luck. Establishing a good food plot takes time and planning. Choose the right location Depending on your property, you might have limited options on where to plant a food plot, but you still need to select the right location. Selecting a spot near bedding areas will give yo

I have always steered clear of men’s or unisex hunting apparel and gear because they’ve never seemed to work well for me. I am tiny and petite and would probably fit better in children’s hunting apparel than I would most women’s apparel. However, the Upland Game Vest X by AlpsOutdoorz has changed my opinion on men’s and unisex items. After wearing it this year on my annual pheasant and quail hunt at Heritage 1865, I was impressed and was left wondering why I ever tried any ot