Outdoorswoman – Page 3 – Jess and the Outdoors

First Blood: Part 2

girl holding rifle and cardboard deer in a field

After that first hunt, I had weathered crawling through the mud, sitting in the dirt, and waiting in the chilly September rain of West Virginia. And for some reason, I was desperate to do it all again.

First Blood: Part 1

I didn’t like doing stuff outside. Ever. I grew up wearing pink satin, sequins, rhinestones, fluffy tulle, and shiny pointe shoes inside a very nicely climate controlled and clean dance studio. When I wasn’t doing ballet, I was curled up somewhere with a book inside.

Smoked Speckled Trout

After months of going back and forth about it, we finally decided to try smoked speckled trout and ended up with some surprising results. But don’t take my word for it; check out the latest on my YouTube channel!

The Drought

Over the course of three separate trips, my husband, his buddy, and I would brave the scorching weather and poor conditions in search of fish…

Coastal Fishing Ride or Die Gear: DSG Fish Edition!

I’ve been so blessed to be a ProStaffer for DSG Fish this summer and have so enjoyed getting to try some gear made by women for women. Check out my favorites for coastal fishing from this year’s line!

Babes on the Bay

What happens when you get me, my Mother-In-Law, and hubby’s Great Aunt on a boat together?

We catch a crap ton of fish.

Back to the Laguna

With tournaments and client trips coming up soon, my Coast Guard Certified Captain husband set out with me for some pre-fishing early in the season to get an idea of what to expect on the water.

Catching Reds with Captain Jack

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.

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.