10 Tips for a Rookie Bow Hunter

10 Tips for a Rookie Bow Hunter

Instant gratification: the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment. We are all guilty of this in some way and I personally find it exceptionally difficult because I have perfectionist tendencies. This is my biggest concern when introducing others to a hunter's way of life. They imagine getting a bow, taking a few practice shots at the target, then going out to try their newfound skill on an animal. It's not fair - to yourself or the animal. It creates a lot of risk, and if I can give any advice, it's to enjoy the process of becoming an ethical bowhunter.

WOMEN OF WILL // New Zealand Tahr Hunt

WOMEN OF WILL // New Zealand Tahr Hunt

We were already a quarter of the way up the mountain when a text came through on our Garmin inReach from Tekapo Helicopter  - "Forecast isn't too good! Best to plan for today as tomorrow is looking pretty bad. Could you be ready to go by 2pm?" Rihana and I were heading up the mountain with TJ and Grant of Metanoia Ventures to potentially recover my first bull tahr. It was easily a 3 hour hike, plus recovery time, then packing him back out. We were racing the clock.

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Train To Hunt Overview

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Train To Hunt Overview

A couple months back my cousin Darrell sent me a link to the Train To Hunt event coming to Texas and asked if I'd be interested. He's a crossfit guy, loves elk hunting, was born and raised in Texas, and knows the struggle every time we head to the mountains because we're flatlanders, and training (to some degree) isn't an option for success while chasing big bulls out of our home state.

5 Tips to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself | The Hunter's Edition

5 Tips to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself | The Hunter's Edition

While I planned to make the title of this blog post much more professional, sometimes you just have to throw out a line from an Ice Cube song, followed by an Urban Dictionary translation: "Take a step back and examine your actions, because you are in a potentially dangerous or sticky situation that could get bad very easily." I'd like to say this to a large chunk of those that represent the hunting community.

Key Components to Being a Well-Rounded Archer

Key Components to Being a Well-Rounded Archer

Whether you're new to archery or you've been shooting for over 20 years, there's always room for improvement. I feel that most mistakes stem from accumulating bad habits over time, and I speak from experience when I make that statement! I truly believe that going back to the basics of archery can be a great refresher, even for those that might have more experience.

6 things to keep in mind while shopping for your first bow

6 things to keep in mind while shopping for your first bow

If you've hunted for long, you've likely had someone ask you what they should invest in as a beginner archer. This is always an exciting question for me because that means one more person is putting a bow in their hands. They may not ever hunt, but they will soon understand the addiction of sending an arrow from point A to point B!

Perception VS Reality | Hog Doggin'

Perception VS Reality | Hog Doggin'

One thing I love most about being a hunter is the constant growth that I see in myself. Of course, growth comes in many forms. Maybe it's the ability to lift a little more weight at the gym to make it up the mountain faster, or to shoot your bow a little bit further for more opportunity in the field - these are wonderful ways that I hope to continue growing. However, I'm most proud of myself when I grow internally.

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