Every hunter knows that hunting is fun regardless of what tool you use. Matt Korrmann, the CEO and President of Archery Trade Association (ATA), shares how bowhunting got him to his position. He recounts his journey about becoming the president of ATA and how he finally said yes to presidency. ATA as an organization has a strong vision for the group, and Matt states that the officers exist to serve the group and its…
There is so much to explore about the outdoors, and people who encourage others to go outdoors and discover nature are heroes. Scott Jordan, the Founder of CRCS Outdoors, tells us why and how he started the deer hunter education program. He emphasized the importance of teaching the younger generation to enjoy the outdoors, hunt, and do other activities with nature. Scott talks about the activities that they have in their programs that help instill…
Spreading the message about how women can hunt, too, Extreme Huntress Finalist Ulrika Karlsson-Arne shares how she got to love hunting at a late age and how she uses it mainly for feeding her family. Shedding light on the challenges women have in this male-dominated field, Ulrika talks about her hunting experiences with other women while noting some of the companies that she works for that help her represent her country in hunting. As…
Hunting is a skill that requires a lot of patience and precision. Paul Smith, an avid whitetail hunter, enlightens us with his quantity versus quality strategy in whitetail hunting. He narrates how he got into hunting adventures going back to his younger days with his grandpa, dad, and uncles. Paul shares his experiences about how he patiently observed and caught the year’s buck. Paul also talks about Scent Crusher, how it works, why it…
Many people have different opinions about women and hunting because it is still taboo in some societies. Brooke Jordan Dzara, the host of CRCS Outdoors, talks about the humble beginnings of the program. She shares her journey as a young woman exposed to hunting and how she coped with all the expectations and reactions that society has towards hunters and reached a common ground with them. Today, more women are entering the world of…
As seasons change, the behavior of deer changes with it. Kip Adams talks about the phases of the rut and the hormonal changes some animals, specifically deer, go through during September when there is lower amount of daylight. It has been observed that during this season, most deer have some rub lines and scrapes. Kip is a certified wildlife biologist and QDMA’s Director of Conservation. He discusses the perfect timing for hitting the scrapes, as well…
The Extreme Huntress™ Competition is about preserving the outdoor heritage and aims to create positive role models for women who want to participate in hunting. Joining in is one of Extreme Huntress’ Finalists, Jamie Belknap. Jamie is a firm believer that her duty is to be a positive advocate not only for female hunters, but youth hunters, disabled hunters, and hunting as a whole. She recounts the top three takeaways she bagged from her…
Most hunters’ dream is taking down a 200-inch DIY buck, and Jason Passmore made it real. He’s grossed out at 245. Today, we dive into everything you need to know about how he did it. As he recounts this remarkable hunting experience, learn how Jason set up on the pinch point and strategized this massive hunt. He points out that you should only hunt when the conditions are right, and shares his thoughts on…
Without any doubt, knowledge is power and content is king, and you acquire both of them best outdoors. Scott Haugen of Haugen Enterprises answers the why of hunting in this ever-changing industry. For nearly twenty years, he has made a living through hunting and fishing, appeared on more than 450 TV shows, penned over 2,500 magazine articles, and written more than fifteen books. Needless to say, he is one of the living legends in…
