For most women, hunting is personal. We learn to do it to feed our families, participate in a close relationship with nature, have personal time outdoors to ourselves, and contribute to wildlife management. However, this means the barriers we face when learning to hunt can feel harder to jump over, too. It’s easy to become […]
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In my opinion, many hunters are wasting their time on out-of-state tag draws. It’s no secret out-of-state hunting is a huge industry in America. It rakes in a ton of money for destination states like Colorado, Alaska, Arizona, or Utah. Even though these destinations often offer much greater odds at a bucket list hunt, it […]
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Historically, guided hunting and fishing trips haven’t been educational opportunities. Customers tend to purchase guided trips specifically to fill big game tags and catch huge fish. This is all fine and dandy; however, at Uncharted Outdoorswomen, our goal is to take things a step further. At Uncharted Outdoorswomen events, we still celebrate landing fish and […]
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With the weather finally warming up, we’re getting into spring and summer black bear hunting season. It’s a perfect time of year to introduce a younger hunter to the tradition. The weather is usually mild, making it much easier and more comfortable for youngsters to sit for long periods of time in the woods. Then, […]
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All of us have likely used some form of bug repellent at some point or another. For most of us, it is a simple matter of wanting to keep mosquitos and ticks off us out in the yard, on the trail, or in the treestand. It gives us a chance to enjoy our time in […]
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Venison may be a staple for many families across the U.S., but there is more to making a meal than the main dish. If you’re like us, trying to figure out what veggies and other foods to pair with venison recipes can be a challenge, especially if you eat it a lot. Often times, what […]
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Jack O’Connor’s Engraved 7×57 Mauser Rifle Now At Benefit Auction Crafted in 1954 by legendary gunmaker Fred Wells for Jack O’Connor and backed with rock-solid provenance, the auction of this important rifle provides an opportunity to own a historic firearm while supporting the Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center. Based on a recontoured 1946…
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Alaskan brown bear hunting is on many a hunter’s bucket list simply because there’s nothing quite like these animals anywhere else in the world. They are large, dangerous, challenging, and they live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Pursuing them with bow equipment is an even more dangerous prospect simply for how […]
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It is no secret that Facebook and Instagram can be unfriendly places for sportsmen. Between unprovoked attacks by anti-hunters, senseless censoring, and the need to constantly defend or justify the outdoor sports, it can be a real drag. GoWild, a different kind of online community for sportsmen, seeks to rectify those problems. Simply put, GoWild […]
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One of the most satisfying aspects of hunting is when you finally close the deal on a buck with which you have an extensive history. The more trail cameras and close encounters you have with the animal, the sweeter it is when you finally harvest. Things get even more exciting when it’s a once-in-a-lifetime buck […]
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