What a time to be a woman in the outdoors right now! It’s a norm in society that women are viewed as less powerful in some areas, most especially in hunting. However, the tables have turned because women have proven their prowess in hunting. Heather Shaw, the Regional Biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, and her best friend and co-host, Meadow Kouffeld, are models of tough women outdoors. The ladies go from one story…
Kip Adams, QDMA’s Director of Conservation and a certified wildlife biologist talks about the facts and fallacies surrounding CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease). It is a 100% fatal disease found in most deer species, including elk, moose, mule and white-tailed deer. As of today, the disease has no vaccine or cure making it an alarming national issue. Kip discusses further about the details related to CWD including its differences to EHD as well as the…
It was a life-changing workplace accident back in 2014 that Ethan Featheroff, the founder of FeatherNett Outdoors, would say was his humble beginning. He almost lost his life that day and had to deal with a lot of surgeries ever since, but it led to him having the opportunity to take a 215-inch buck. Grabbing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that may never come again, Ethan shares how he had to postpone surgery for hunting, going…
Disaster can happen anytime, either natural or man-made. If you happen to be trapped in this kind of situation, what will you do to survive? Christopher James of Be A Lion Outdoors is a writer, blogger, survivalist, and all-around avid outdoorsman. He shares his knowledge about the four cores of survival and the rules of three. Christopher has been in the wilderness of North America and made sure no matter what happened he would…
There’s a stigma that women are supposed to stay home barefoot and pregnant. On the contrary, women are the fastest growing segment in the outdoor industry right now. Melissa Blair, Vice President of Wildlife Women, shares how they started from a Facebook post from their president, Bridgette Holbrook, where people got connected and engaged. Wildlife Women is an outdoor group created to educate, encourage, and inspire women in various aspects of the outdoors regardless of…
The great outdoors is not exclusively a man’s world. Mandy Uhrich is living proof that women can also shine and take an important role in hunting. As a biologist, tournament angler, TV and radio personality, seminar speaker, and outdoor educator, Mandy has been paying her knowledge and experience forward by empowering women and children in this male-dominated field. She shares where she is coming from through her outdoors background as well as the many…
A shoulder injury made Bo Hutchison decide to stopped hunting and focus more on family and career. Then in 2016, he decided to focus on his health and rediscovered his passion for archery. Bo is the creator of Humble Bow Hunter, a community of hunter exploring personal growth through archery and bow hunting. Bo wanted a place for like-minded people to talk freely about the subjects they are passionate about. With the community, he has…
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease that has been affecting wildlife species, particularly the deer family. As this disease continues to spread, it should undoubtedly be a cause of concern for all stakeholders and hunters alike. Josh Honeycutt, Associate Editor and Deer Hunting Editor for Realtree.com, sheds light into this issue as he shares his knowledge about the disease. A writer himself who has written a great deal on this topic, Josh…
Hunting in women has been practiced for quite some time. However, some women have barriers to going fully outside to learn and experience more. Erin Merrill, a blogger from Central Maine, celebrates a decade of writing about the Maine outdoors and shares her thoughts, adventures, and insights into the world of hunting and conservation from a woman’s point of view. Erin’s blog, And a Strong Cup of Coffee, is a way to chronicle what she’s…
