Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and survive life with others in a positive way.
I travel a lot to teach gun and archery classes, present seminars, and a host of other reasons. When I hop in the truck and head to an event, I get to see more of the country than from an airplane. I also work on my own schedule, stopping for breaks when I want. Whether …
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And then, "CRACK!" I hear branches snap, and the bull bolts in the direction from which he'd come...
Not long ago I shared information about a fundraiser event for the DC Project. This is my first year to be able to squeeze it into the schedule, but I visited our Nation’s capital as a Colorado delegate for the group. Over 50 women descended on Washington DC, coming together to support one another as …
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As a writer I’m often blessed with days of getting my hands on the latest greatest products. Occasionally that includes fabulous adventures. Last week I partook in both as I attended Swarovski Optik’s Hunting Summit. The Hunting Summit is an event of which I’ve followed in the past as I’ve used the tried and true …
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I’ve been on the road and neglecting my updates, starting with a trip to the annual Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) conference, it’s time to catch up! The daughter and I took a road trip and made a nine-hour drive a bit longer by stopping to see some sights along the way. Do you ever …
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I hope you’re lucky enough to have the need to look for a perfect father’s day gift for your outdoorsy dad. I used to enjoy the smile on my dad’s face when I found the perfect gift for him. I no longer have the pleasure of this endeavor, but I’d like to share some of …
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Next month I’ll be traveling to Washington D.C. with the women of the DC Project. The DC Project Team Match is going to be run this weekend. The funds raised from the event will be used in support of the women who will be traveling to meet with their legislators on Capitol Hill. It’s open …
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Mia Anstine of Pagosa Springs, Colorado is among 18 individual female hunters across the country profiled in a revealing new book called Why Women Hunt. The book is the first of its kind by Author and hunter K. J. Houtman. Anstine is a hunting guide and instructor in archery, firearms, and other outdoor-related skills: “Sitting …
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It’s interesting to me that people have become so separated from their instincts. Days ago humans understood that wild animals are just that — wild. Our instincts told us to pay attention, to be aware of our surroundings, to carry protection, and to avoid potentially dangerous situations. I’m not saying that this hiker did anything …
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Each year I head to the NRA Annual Meetings a day early to attend an NRA Women in Industry Spring Event. The gathering is a highlight of my trip because I’ve met so many fabulous women in the gun world. We work with one another to learn mentoring, and also to be mentored. NRA Women …
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