Hunting’s own ‘Deer’ Abby joins The WON in ‘Ask Writing Huntress’ column
Since 1956, “Dear Abby” has been a staple of the American female advice diet. Dispensing ways to deal with a difficult husband, how to bag the perfect boyfriend and when to clean the oven have been...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On turkey hunting preparedness
Dear Writing Huntress, This is my first year turkey hunting. I will be going out in the woods with my boyfriend, who has been hunting for years. He told me I should “prepare for anything,” but didn’t...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: The 4 Ps of bowhunting training
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve been bow hunting with a youth bow for the past 2 seasons, because my upper body strength couldn’t handle a full-sized bow when I first started shooting archery. I’m...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: How to date a guy who doesn’t hunt
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m a proud huntress in a small town, so dating opportunities are limited to the guys I’ve gone to school with since first grade — slim pickens at best. However, this new guy...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: Goose hunting for beginners
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m trying my hand at waterfowl hunting this year and need some help. The only other kind of hunting I’ve done was deer hunting with my 20-gauge pump shotgun. Do you have any...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On attending Hunter Safety class as an adult
Dear Writing Huntress, This may sound silly, but I am nervous about going to a Hunter Safety class. I am 23-years old and I want to go deer hunting with my dad this year. He told me I have to do a...
View Article‘Ask Writing Huntress’ now sponsored by SportDOG!
The Women’s Outdoor News is proud to announce SportDOG, creators of the industry’s best canine training and tracking collars, in-ground fences and nutrition products, will henceforth sponsor The...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On flying with archery equipment
Dear Writing Huntress, My husband surprised me for our fifth anniversary with an elk-hunting trip in Colorado, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. The only problem is getting there. I’m planning...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: Dove hunting for beginners
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m interested in bird hunting. Deer hunting is fun and all, but I see how girls like you and the WON huntresses love wingshooting, and that makes me feel like I could be good at...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: 4 ways to kill time while deer hunting
Dear Writing Huntress, What do you do when you get bored in the tree stand? I know I’m supposed to be looking for deer and enjoying nature, but there is only so much leaf counting and nodding off a...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: How to pluck a duck
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m trying to get away from store-bought meat and only eat what I kill, but I miss whole-roasting birds. I’ve heard you can roast whole ducks, but I’m not sure about the...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: Canine first aid
Dear Writing Huntress, It’s upland season here and we’re taking our new puppy, Ace, with us for his first hunt! We’ve been training him and he’s awesome at pointing and retrieving but I’m scared he’s...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On ‘tagging out’
Dear Writing Huntress, This is my fourth year afield. It took me 2 seasons to kill my first deer, a small doe, with a rifle. I shoot archery but I haven’t shot anything with my bow yet. My duck seasons...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On layering clothing for hunting
Dear Writing Huntress, I just moved from a small town in Georgia to an even smaller town in Montana. We started duck hunting this year, and I wore my bibs, but by the time we were done setting up, I...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On Christmas gifts for the outdoors guy who has everything
Dear Writing Huntress, Both my dad and boyfriend are hunters. They own everything when it comes to hunting, including gear and guns. I’m trying to get them something different this year for Christmas,...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On late-season deer hunting
Dear Writing Huntress, This year’s deer season has been a sad one. Rifle started with promise, but I missed an opportunity to take a doe because I figured a buck might have been behind her. Now I’m in...
View ArticleBurris Optics sets sights on The WON as sponsor of ‘Ask Writing Huntress’
Burris Optics, one of the highest quality optics brands on the market today, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the column “Ask Writing Huntress.” As The WON transforms its web presence with a...
View ArticleThe Writing Huntress’s good, clever and downright weird 2014 SHOT Show finds
SHOT Show is world-renowned for many reasons. Obviously, many an outdoors, tactical, or military person flock to SHOT to check out the latest and greatest products from the most influential companies...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: How to organize your life after hunting season
Dear Writing Huntress, My husband and I are newlyweds. The honeymoon phase lasted up until the 1st day of hunting season, when our house suddenly became full of his buddies staying over for days on...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On hunting etiquette
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m new to hunting. Like, brand new. I’ve done the classes, taken the tests, received my license and have started shopping for a shotgun. I feel prepared for season but I know...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress’s recommendations of books about hunting
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m looking for hunting-related books to read, to get me through the rest of the winter, because it’s not hunting season and I miss it terribly. Are there any good reads that...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On the difficulties of turkey hunting
Dear Writing Huntress, Turkey season is almost here! My dad usually hunts with my brothers, but this year is the first time that I get to go, too. I’m nervous because my dad says hunting turkeys is...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On finding a huntress community
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve been hunting for 2 years now and I really love it. However, I only hunt with guys, because none of my girlfriends hunt.. I feel like I have issues and things I’d like to...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On wearing pink camo
Dear Writing Huntress, I am going to start hunting this year. I’m excited about hunting, but I am a little nervous because I’ve already had some issues with the color pink on my gear. I went to a...
View ArticleThe huntress’s guide to buying guns via The Writing Huntress
Dear Writing Huntress, Last year, I shot my first deer with my uncle’s shotgun. I liked the gun and appreciate him for letting me to borrow it, but I wasn’t in love with it, so it’s time to buy my own....
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: What exactly is a “shooter,” anyway?
The Writing Huntress explores the topic of trophy animals. Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve only hunted with my dad, who is a firm believer in eating what we kill. Yesterday, when I told a guy friend I...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On gun safety and firearms in the home
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve recently gotten engaged to a wonderful man who hunts. He has introduced me to hunting and has been an extremely patient teacher, so I don’t have any questions about hunting...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: Hunting (and fishing) with your clothes on
Dear Writing Huntress, Two years ago, my wife, Denise, and I relocated to Montana, allowing me to finally be the outdoorsmen I’ve always wanted to be. Luckily Denise has begun to ask if she can start...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: 5 activities to do during the hunting off season
Dear Writing Huntress, This is my 3rd year afield. My 1st year, I started hunting deer in September and went all the way until the end of turkey season in May. I essentially took the summer off,...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On getting set up for bowfishing
Dear Writing Huntress, My new boyfriend’s best friend is getting into bowfishing and it sounds like a lot of fun. He’s invited us to go, but I don’t know what to expect or how to prepare. Will my bow...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: Tips for hunting in hot weather
Dear Writing Huntress, I saw that you recently moved from North Dakota to Texas and I feel like you could help me out in your new surroundings. I live in Montana and just signed up for my first hog...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On how to move your hunting gear
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve moved once before, when I met my husband, many years go. Because of him, I started hunting, and now we’re moving again — this time across the country. I have no idea how to...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: A guide to guided hunts
Dear Writing Huntress, I’m really excited to be going on my first guided hunt this year in Illinois. I’ve been hunting for a few years, but have yet to kill a buck, so I’m preparing for what I’m hoping...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On defending the hunting heritage
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve been hunting for a few years and I’m really getting into it. However, part of my family and almost all my friends are against hunting, although some eat meat, and there’s...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: 7 waterfowling tips for beginners
Dear Writing Huntress, My friends and I want to start duck hunting, but we really don’t know where to begin. Do you have any advice for newbies? Do you have any duck hunting necessities for...
View ArticleAsk Writing Huntress: On how to set duck decoy spreads
Dear Writing Huntress, I’ve always duck hunted with my dad and brothers, but would like to finally get out and go by myself. I generally stay in the boat while they’re setting up, so I’ve never done...
View ArticleHow to make a paracord lanyard for duck calls
Dear Writing Huntress, Duck hunting is quickly becoming my favorite thing to do outdoors, but I’m on a tight budget and I don’t know what kind of gear I can make myself. Do you have any crafty tips for...
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