Tag Archives: outdoors

More Doe Tags Doesn’t Mean More Dead Deer

Earlier this week I made a pretty simple Facebook post. I made a graphic and posted a reminder that Massachusetts hunters could purchase their antlerless deer permit on Wednesday September 16th at 9 am! As someone who still hunts primarily in Zone 2 where I might not pull a tag, this is an important dayContinue reading “More Doe Tags Doesn’t Mean More Dead Deer”

I am a Hunter

I can’t recall the first time someone referred to me as a “huntress” – maybe it was on social media, maybe at an expo. What I do remember is the instant feeling of disgust and distaste I had about it; it made me flinch. Like being handed a smaller trophy for the same finish lineContinue reading “I am a Hunter”

I Didn’t Know What I Was Looking At—Until I Went Trapping

Trapping. It’s something that has always intrigued me, but also something no one I knew was ever a part of. Every time I go to one of the expos in the area I am drawn to the trappers association booths because of the gorgeous furs. Most recently I purchased a red fox and an otter furContinue reading “I Didn’t Know What I Was Looking At—Until I Went Trapping”

Raised Right; Raised in the Woods

Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend the second annual Women’s Crossbow Hunt in New York, where women mentoring women brought eight new hunters into the woods in pursuit of whitetails. When we weren’t learning on the range or sitting in blinds, we spent a lot of time talking about our pasts and howContinue reading “Raised Right; Raised in the Woods”

Crossbow Controversy – This Hunt Changed My Mind

Back in July in Vernon Center, NY a friend of mine at Huntstock approached me and asked if I would be interested in mentoring on an all women’s archery hunt this season. I was elated! When she gave me more details and I found out it was a crossbow hunt, I was immediately very hesitant.Continue reading “Crossbow Controversy – This Hunt Changed My Mind”

Jigs and Bigs Fishing Report: 8/27/24

Well it’s been a hot minute since we have had a report, but other than summer being busy and kicking my ass, I have no excuse! The JigHeads have been after it in the last couple of weeks! Last week, Tim was able to get out to Congamond where the fishing was slow and theContinue reading “Jigs and Bigs Fishing Report: 8/27/24”

Jigs and Bigs Fishing Report: 07.25.24

Well it’s Thursday and since I slacked off last week being at Huntstock with my plate full, we have lots of great content from the last 2 weeks from the JigHeads! Andy was only able to get out on the docks at Otis Reservoir for about ten minutes, but it paid off! Fortunately I knewContinue reading “Jigs and Bigs Fishing Report: 07.25.24”