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First Quarter of 2026 …Quail, Crows, Snakes, Turkeys and more!
WOW! 2026 is already moving quickly, with the first quarter complete. Here’s a quick look at what’s kept me busy. JANUARY Wild Quail Hunt Trippett and I had the incredible privilege to hunt wild...
Take it from a Female Turkey Hunter…
The biggest communication problem is that we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. - Stephen R. Covey Have you ever noticed that turkey hunters always talk about the gobblers and rarely mention the hens? It's interesting because we are all actually trying...
Our Hunting Room
OUR HUNTING ROOM Starting out as a humble bedroom, our hunting room was created at my urging when I convinced my husband we didn’t need three guest bedrooms—our children are all grown with families of...
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Hunting adventures, innovative recipes, gear and apparel tips, & stories about the great outdoors
Water or the Woods?
Yes, it has been way too long since I posted an article on my blog, and while I know some followers may not have noticed, I’m keenly aware of this dereliction of duty. Am I experiencing writer’s block? Or am I preoccupied with life? The answer is Yes: Honestly, it’s...
SNAKE!!!! In my Deer Stand!!
Most of us have thought about the possibility of a snake making its way into our turkey blind or ground blind for deer hunting, but I bet most of us have not thought about a snake in our tree stand! Well, that is exactly what happened to me on Saturday, the...
Looking for Waterproof Snake Boots? Gear Review!
Review: Magellan Women’s Snake Defender Hunting Boot By Maggie Boineau WHY MAGELLAN SNAKE BOOTS? My timing in finding Magellan snake boots could not have been more perfect. My previous snake boots were falling apart from extended wear, and the manufacturer...
Hunting
A Peek Inside
Hunting is not just about shooting animals; it is an opportunity to be an insider in the outdoor world. I have always had a fascination with deer stands. Maybe this is because I consider my own stand a sacred place where I can be alone with my...
Fishing
Getting Schooled on Surf Fishing!
Living on the beautiful South Carolina coast for many years has given me plenty of opportunity to enjoy just about all it has to offer. Recently I was on my morning walk on the beach, and it hit me like a rogue wave that I have never been surf fishing. I’m always...
Lifestyle
Not “The Girl Next Door”
“When we got married, I thought she said, ‘I do,’ but she must have said, ‘I hunt.’” This past December, my husband and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary, and I was surprised that he was just as excited as I was to mark the occasion with an impromptu photo...
Dove Hunting
What to Wear Dove Hunting – My Seven BEST Dove Hunting Tips!
There is nothing like Opening Day of dove season. We welcome dove season like a long-lost friend because it signals that fall is just around the corner and hunting will soon be in full swing. We accept that snakes lurk about and mosquitoes, ticks, and...
Hunters and Huntresses
You’re Going to Africa!
You’re going to Africa! “One minute, you are having a great time exploring Europe on a student trip abroad with 249 other students from all over the country, and the next thing you know, you are on your way to Africa.” Trippett Boineau, Jr. The 14-year-old...
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Confession From a Deer Hunter
As I hike to my deer stand, my mind drifts back to when I was a young girl walking into the dark confessional at my church. Yes, I grew up in the Catholic Church, and the memory of stepping into the strange cubicle for the first time was nothing less than a mixture of...
My Story
Hi there! I’m a real estate agent by day, an avid hunter on the weekends, and this is my blog. My passion for hunting is rooted in growing up in a hunting family with 6 brothers and sisters on a 250 acre dairy farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
