After 6 years, I was archery hunting for the first time. I had watched so many professional hunters bow hunt on their shows, and it was astounding just how much could go wrong.
Author Archives: Jessica Hill
Danielle Prewett’s Tequila Turkey Tacos
Danielle Prewett’s Tequila Turkey Tacos have been on the docket for a long time, and this weekend, we decided to give them a try.
Venison Shank Osso Buco
Another highlight of hosting my sister and her boyfriend over Labor Day weekend was introducing them to venison with one of our favorite recipes; venison shank osso buco!
Ranch to Table: Leopold’s Venison Biscuits and Gravy
Easily made in a campfire or modern kitchen, this rustic dish hits all the notes for a hearty comfort-food breakfast or brunch.
Rainbow Trout, Traeger Grills, and a Deeper Confidence
When you meet an accomplished outdoorswoman, there’s almost always one attribute that they all share. She will always carry this air of quiet confidence that goes deeper than her appearance. Deeper than her career. Deeper than her passion. Something that you can’t quite put your finger on…
Spinning Reels Vs Baitcasters: Which One?
s fishing with a baitcaster the end-all, be-all of inshore fishing? Nope. But it can be a major game-changer when it comes to hooking and landing bigger fish.
El Chupacabra de Goliad
Imagine our surprise when this strange picture popped up on the trail camera on our next trip to the family ranch! That’s just not something you see every day.
6 Tips for a More Successful Fishing Trip
After our first fishing outing of the year, we came up with a few tips to make your next fishing trip a little more successful.
Turkey Chuckles Part 2
In the previous post, we had just finished relaxing on a rainy afternoon with some domino devastation and Oysters Rockefeller to tide us over until dinner. Right about the time finally let up, we were ready to embark on our second hunt of the weekend…
Turkey Chuckles Part 1
As we drove out to the ranch, I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. How was spring turkey season so frustrating and difficult?
Jess and the Outdoors 