My father-in-law, Captain Jack, had invited me to go fishing today for some red fish in his super secret spot and I was excited to get back on the water. Of all the saltwater inshore fish, red fish (or red drum) are some of the most prized for their size, fight, and flaky fillets.
Author Archives: Jessica Hill
Chasing Turkeys One Last Time
We finally made it out to the ranch for the final days of spring turkey season in South Texas! There was one caveat, though; for the first half of the weekend, I would also be performing 45 minutes away in a ballet production!
Texas Spring Thunder: The Beginning of Two New Passions
Nearly a year ago, I was encouraged by some friends online to try videoing my outdoors adventures to share on YouTube; after a couple of tentative attempts, I finally decided to go all-in.
Outdoors Resolutions – 2022
Last year, I enjoyed the challenge and uncertainty of trying new things. This year will be no different!
The Spike that Won the Buckmaster
Once upon a time, there was a family that passed the tradition from generation to generation. This admiration quickly inspired a new tradition for the family in 1993: the Buckmaster Competition.
Gnarles Barkley and the Hot Shot
There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve got meat for the freezer and memories forever.
New Year, New Deer
As the 2021 deer season slowly winded down, my husband and I found ourselves with a dilemma; we were about one deer short of the venison we needed for the year.
Eight Pointed Dream: The Story of the B.F.E.
From the moment after my first deer hunt, I fantasized about my dream deer on the wall. Most hunters probably do; the deer that outdoorsmen or women’s dreams are made of.
One Last Christmas Gift
After rooting around the boxes under the tree, I picked up a small one, glanced at the tag, and froze.
Bow Hunting Part 2: the TenPoint Spike
As we walked out to the Green Stand in the quiet morning hours, I felt different. Hopeful. Maybe even certain that things would be different today.
Jess and the Outdoors 