Once upon a time, there was a big red hen who lived on a farm. Early one morning, she woke up and went outside. There, under the coop in the straw, she found a duck egg. “Who will help me care for this egg?” said the big red hen. “Not I,” said the mama duck …
The First Hunt
Written By: Kerry Roberts After completing my Hunter’s Safety course, my 7 year old, Raylan, insisted on taking me on my first hunt. He was ecstatic that I passed the course and couldn’t wait to show me the ropes. With a virus sweeping the globe and everything shut down, we needed some excitement in our …
The Unknown Eight
It was a beautiful, chilly November morning. I was tucked in the box blind as the sun began to shine through the trees. As it rose higher, it brought so much beauty and warmth to the woods. It was so peaceful and quiet with the exception of random shots echoing around me. The Unexpected It’s …
Outdoor Reflection
It was a beautiful January afternoon with temps in the 60’s and a slight breeze in the air. I was sitting on the back patio taking a breather and reflecting on all the blessings from this year. Just like any mom, I’m doing multiple things in many directions. However, we all deserve a breather now …
I had a Baby, is the Hunt Over?
It’s a new deer season with all new challenges for 2018. I had a baby this past spring, so is my hunt over or just limited? I knew I’d only get to go on the weekends when my husband could take over baby duty. Some folks would say, “Just take him with you“. I’d love …
Harvesting The Backyard Buck
It was a cloudy, chilly November morning in 2018. I was up getting ready to take my oldest to school when I see a buck out back. My heart began to race when I realized it was the one that’s eluded me twice before. He was chasing some does from the opposite side of the …
Natural Beauty of Hunting & Motherhood
It was a hot September day in 2018. I was struggling while getting to my stand. One way I was struggling was mentally and emotionally. This was my first hunt after having our baby 4 months prior. It was also the first time leaving him behind, even for a few short hours. My husband took …