The roots of my tradition goes back to my childhood. Growing up on a cattle farm, surrounded by acres of pastures and trees that provided the space to learn and explore. Even had a big hill where you could see the whole farm from as well. I loved sitting on that hill just looking out …
The Howl of a Hunting Mama’s Heart
Written By: Kerry Roberts “Everything in a wolf’s nature tells it to belong to something greater than itself: a pack.” Dear Fellow Mama Wolves: I know you’re out there. I’ve only met a few of you, but we have so much in common! We are the hunter’s wives and hunting mamas. Our Families Our families aren’t …
Girls Huntin’ With Hounds
The tradition of hunting with hounds go back many generations. It’s so worldwide that people from every country use hounds of all breeds for every kind of game. To name a few there’s squirrels, rabbits, coons, hogs, bears, mountain lions, deer, and so much more. Not just men but girls huntin’ with hounds too. The …
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 …
How I Started Hunting
Hunting wasn’t something I done as a child. However there’s always been a strong passion in my heart for the outdoors. I found peace and comfort among the nature and wildlife. There’s just something special about being in a tree that takes your problems away. As a child, I wasn’t interested in getting up early …
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 …
A Huntin’ Momma Tags Out
On a cold, cloudy January day, it was the final week of the 2018-2019 deer season. I was up early getting ready to take my kid to school. I looked out the window and what I saw made me rush to the back door. At first I wasn’t sure what buck it was but he …
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 …
Hunting With a Joyous Gift
I woke up for the 2017 opening day feeling like crap, I still managed to get ready and head out to my stand. I felt so sick that i could’ve very easily stayed home but I wasn’t missing opening day.. After the sun came up, a doe came out with her twins. I been watching …
Hunting While Pregnant
I had goals and high expectations as the 2017 deer season grew near. There was a certain buck on my hit list and I wanted to help restock our freezer as well. Opening weekend came and I knew something felt different. The following week I got confirmed that we were expecting a baby. I knew …