Friday, December 29, 2017

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Firearms Instructor Amy Ray

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Amy Ray a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Amy lives in Georgia and is an avid archer, hunter and firearms instructor with SLG.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Big Game out West

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Colorado

Who introduced you to hunting?
My husband Scott

What do you hunt for?
What ever is in season .. all year around..

What hunting skill would you like to master?
Bow hunting. I have not got the opportunity to harvest an animal with my bow.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Finding the time and the finances to participate in all the hunting I would like to pursue.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
Hunting big whitetail in Canada…

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Archery Elk Hunting

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Making the right decision on when to shoot and when not to shoot on whitetail deer… using proper trophy management

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
I would still spend time outdoors camping with my family.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Introduction to pistol shooting

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
More than 10.. I am embarrassed to say..

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Spot and Stalk on big game

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
I love seeing the new shooters overcome their fear and their smile and confidence with they finish shooting with us.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Gun Smith and building custom rifles

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
I’m a geologist and I like to collect rocks and fossils

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Izmir, Turkey

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
The Woods

Who inspires you to be better?
My Children

What are three interesting facts about you?
1) I’m President and Owner of The Sisterhood of the Outdoors. You can learn more about it at www.sisterhoodoutdoors.com
2) I create over 160 opportunities per year for women to hunt
3) I volunteer for the local Juvenile court system as a panel member for foster kids in my area.  We review cases for the Judge to ensure all the case plans are progressing and make recommendations to the court.

What is your biggest fear?
Grizzly Bears
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Elk Burgers
List two pet peeves
Tapping noises
Rude People

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Hearing

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

Friday, December 22, 2017

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Firearms Instructor Jamie Meyer

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Jamie Meyer a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Jamie lives in Oklahoma and is an avid firearms competitor & firearms instructor with SLG.

Are you a competitive shooter? Yes

What types of matches do you participate in? Mainly pistol, rifle and shotgun. USPSA, 3 Gun, Steel Challenge, NRA Action Pistol

What types of firearms do you shoot competitively? Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun

If you could only shoot one what would it be? Shotgun

How did you get involved with competitive shooting? I started with just self defense training. Then it was recommended to me by a good friend that I should try competitive shooting. I was hooked after my first match.

How long have you been shooting competitively? About 6 years total off and on

What shooting skill would you like to master? Trap/Skeet shooting

What’s your biggest shooting challenge? Getting time to practice

What would be the most amazing competitive stage that is still on your bucket list? I would love to go to the Rockcastle Shooting Center in KY and shoot the 3 man 3 Gun team match.

What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned? Realizing that I needed to focus my shooting on one style of competition and not several at a time.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Competitive shooting basics covering what to expect at a match as well as gun and gear options.

NON – SHOOTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer? Having the opportunity to help women from all walks of life learn how to shoot in a stress free environment.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? Spend more time with family, and my fur babies!

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? Ship wreck diving

What non-shooting related skill would you like to master? Knife & Axe throwing

What non-shooting related .. do you wish you knew more about? Dog sport training

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? Reclaimed furniture

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? Bonaire

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off? Home and spend time with family.

Who inspires you to be better? Family, & friends

What are three interesting facts about you? I’m a Firearms Instructor. I’m an Advanced Scuba Diver and used to help teach classes. I love turtles.

What is your biggest fear? Failure
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ribs
List two pet peeves People who don’t practice what they preach. People who are cruel to animals.

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Sight

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do? Scuba Dive

Mountains or Beach? Beach

Friday, December 15, 2017

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Archery & Firearms Instructor Sloan Williams

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Sloan Williams a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Sloan lives in North Carolina and is an avid archer, hunter and  archery & firearms instructor with SLG.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Archery Deer – That’s my quiet solo time

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Kansas – Came to Kansas to hunt for the first time when I was 9 years old and fell in love with it!


Who introduced you to hunting?
My dad – Went hunting with him for the first time what I was three years old



What do you hunt for?
Dove, Rabbit, Deer, duck, turkey, bear.. anything in season where I am

What hunting skill would you like to master?
Get better at calling – Deer, Ducks and Turkey

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Patience – Staying committed to a stand location in the deer woods

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
Mule Deer

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
The timing of when to grunt and rattle in the deer woods

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Being two selective on deer and missing great opportunities on quality whitetails.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
That’s a very had question. Probably live in misery and boredom. I would have to still do something outdoors.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Dog training – I run S&S Outdoors a full time dog training facility in Cleveland, NC? You can find it at SandSOutdoors.com

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
3 and 2 sets of waders

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Archery

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
I love the moment that ladies come in that have never shot before.. That look that they have after they execute their first show and they are literally glowing with excitement.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Spend more time with friends and family.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Off shore deep sea fishing

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Fly Fishing

What non hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?
Bass Fishing

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
I love to drag race

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Oregon

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
The woods

Who inspires you to be better?
My relationship with God and my parents

What are three interesting facts about you?
1) Full time owner and dog trainer at S&S Outdoors
2) You have owned and ran your own business since you were 20 years old
3) I have a retrieving and blood tracking Jack Russell

What is your biggest fear?
I’m afraid of snakes

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steak and Tatters
List two pet peeves
1) Rude people
2) Slow drivers in the fast lane

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Sight

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
I love the sight of a retriever that is excited about their job.

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

Friday, December 1, 2017

PRO STAFF / INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn More About Archery / Firearms Instructor Suzi Greenlee

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Suzi Greenlee a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Suzi lives in Tennessee and is an avid archer, hunter and a archery & firearms instructor with SLG.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?   There is something magical about archery deer season to me!  The leaves are changing and putting on a show of beautiful colors, and the crisp cool fall weather is my favorite.

What’s your favorite location to hunt?  Ohio and here in East Tn.

Who introduced you to hunting?  My husband.  I’m a Louisiana girl so growing up in “Sportsman Paradise” it came natural to me.  I have a lot of family that hunt too.

What do you hunt for?  Deer and turkey mostly.  Predator hunting is on my to-do list though.  I enjoy the thrill and challenge of hunting.

What hunting skill would you like to master?  Harvesting a turkey with my compound bow.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?  Getting up at 4am.  I am not a morning person, I prefer evening hunts.    My husband would probably say I am directionally challenged.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?  Going back home to Louisiana and being able to go on a gator hunt.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?  Calling in turkeys or mastering a duck call.  Also bowfishing.  I believe there is always more to learn no matter what you are doing.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?  Patience mostly.  And that it’s ok when things don’t always go as planned.  Don’t dwell on the “what if’s” or “could have” or “should have” moments.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?  Honestly probably work, but I would like to think I would travel more.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?  How to safely and properly handle a firearm.  Or anything to do with preparing to hunt, archery hunting, ethics of hunting, etc.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?  Archery no doubt.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?  Being able to meet some amazing women as we travel all over the country!  I love it most when they come in and have little to no experience with a firearm or compound bow and they are a little hesitant and unsure of themselves, and then getting to watch their faces light up when they are able to accomplish something they didn’t think they could do!  The trailer itself is the mack daddy, bomb diggity experience and we are all so excited to be a part of the SLG mission.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?  Spend time with family, relax, read, travel etc.  Try and live every moment with purpose and meaning.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?  I have such a gypsy soul.  I think sailing the Caribbean would be amazing!

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?  Playing the piano again.

What non hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?  England on a business trip.

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off? During the summer you will find me on the lake.  When I have extended time off I usually go home to Louisiana or Disney World.  I’m kind of a Disney fanatic…no let’s be honest, I am a Disney fanatic.

Who inspires you to be better?  Goodness, first and foremost Jesus Christ.  My son and husband.  And myself I suppose, I try to be a better person than I was yesterday.

What are three interesting facts about you?
Three random facts about me:
1.  I am on my 6th Jeep Wrangler… so far.
2. I love researching my heritage and ancestry.
3. I can get lost in a good movie.  And when I have time, usually late in the evenings, I enjoy binge watching time period shows from the 16th century.

What is your biggest fear?  Losing loved ones, or them not knowing how much I love and cherish them.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?  If calories and clogged arteries didn’t matter it would be a good hamburger and fries.  And Snickers!  I’m certain chocolate candy bars are a major food group in Heaven.

List two pet peeves.  People that tailgate, and I don’t mean at football games!  When someone is rude or mean to someone else.  Be kind y’all!

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?  Sense of smell.  It used to be my sight, but I am over 40 now and anyone over 40 knows what that means!  Hahaha!  You won’t find me without a pair of readers nearby.

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?  Having quiet time alone.  Whether it’s at home cooking a pot of gumbo with the windows open and jazz playing, being on my pontoon boat watching the sunset, or taking a ride in my Jeep with the top off and music playing.  I enjoy clearing my mind and getting lost in the moment.

Mountains or Beach?  Any body of water!  Lake, swimming pool, beach, river etc.  Water calms my soul.

Anything else you would like to add?  Life is so short, so try new things, go new places!  Find your joy and live your life to the fullest!

Friday, November 17, 2017

PRO STAFF / INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about archery instructor Stacy Sissney

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Stacy Sissney a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Stacy lives in Oklahoma and is an archer, hunter and co-host of His & Hers Outdoors.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Spring Turkey Season. It’s very near and dear to my heart. It was what I cut my teeth on. There’s nothing like hearing the woods come alive in the Spring

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Love being able to hunt in Oklahoma because it’s close to home but there is something special about hunting in Texas.


Who introduced you to hunting?
My husband John. Always wanted to hunt growing up. John really encouraged me to shoot and hunt as a way to spend quality time together.


What do you hunt for?
Every season. If there is a season for it.. we are normally out there hunting.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Staying in shape due to physical limitations.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
Elk and Mountain Cat

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Practice with duck calls

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Mistakes and bad shots happen. You just have to do your best to recover the animal you made a bad shot on. The hardest feeling as a hunter is no matter how much you practice sometimes bad shots happen.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
I really don’t know..

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Introduction to archery

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
4

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Archery

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
I love the look on the women’s faces when they never shot before and they realize they can shoot and its nothing to be afraid of.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I use to love crafts and quilting

What non-hunting related skill would you like to master?
I have always wanted to start bee keeping. I have never done it but it definitely intrigues me.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
I love to cook. I have tons of cookbooks.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
British Columbia

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
Back home to visit family in Wisconsin

Who inspires you to be better?
Mason my daughter

What are three interesting facts about you?
1) I have two different color eyes
2) My birthday was on Cinco DeMayo
3) TV co-host, in 8th season, started it because we were filming hunts and wanted to put something out there. We realized it was a lot harder than we realized it would be. Check it out at www.hisnhersoutdoors.com

What is your biggest fear?
Extreme heights.. I do not like driving over bridges
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steak and Baked Pototo
List two pet peeves
Lazy people & sometimes get mild road rage from slow drivers

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Taste

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
Watch football

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

More facts:  I am on the board of my local  SCI Chapter and are very active in NWTF

Friday, November 10, 2017

PRO STAFF / INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about firearms & archery instructor Brielle Glidden

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Brielle Glidden a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Brielle lives in Nebraska and is an avid shooter, archer and hunter.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
There is just something special about fall. Multiple species to hunt for, the weather is crazy, and every warming gadget I own gets brought out.

Who introduced you to hunting?
My dad introduced me to hunting, along with my two older brothers. It was a special way to spend time together and built lasting relationships and love for the outdoors.

What do you hunt for?
Deer, elk, turkey, antelope, pheasants, doves, quail, javalina.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
Well, I would like to remember to pack everything I need for once! 😊 But, in all seriousness I would like to master calling turkeys and elk.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Being quiet and fast at the same time, I usually can do one or the other.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
I would love to visit Alaska for caribou, moose, bear hunting and fishing.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Being patient and that sometimes even when you do everything right, things don’t work out.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
I also love shooting, so if I couldn’t hunt, I would probably be at a shooting competition every weekend.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
The basics of shotgun shooting, it would be hard to stay under 40 minutes.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
Five…. And counting.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Spot and stalk, I love the challenge of trying to sneak up on an animal and win the advantage.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
The confidence and smiles that women have when they go out of the trailer. Usually, when they first come in the door, they’re a little timid and unsure of what to expect. I love seeing them conquer their fears and built confidence, and walk out with smiles and excitement to try again.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
COOK! I LOVE food and probably fail at some pinterest projects.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Triathlons, but I think motivation may be more of the issue. 😉

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
I’d like to be a master gardener, I have a bit of a black thumb and think gardening is an amazing skill.

What non hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?
I wish I knew more about nutrition and human physiology.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
Making my own, natural yeast bread.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Europe, spring break in college.

Who inspires you to be better?
My husband, he inspires me to be a better hunter, wife, Christian, and person. He supports me in helping other women enjoy the outdoors and is constantly helping me become the best version of myself.
And my girl tribe! I have a group of friends that are “my tribe” who are some of the most authentic people I know and love.

What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I eat green bean casserole at least once a week
2. I love British movies and novels.
3. I have state, national, and world titles for shotgun shooting


What is your biggest fear?
Being ill prepared or not being able to help someone in need.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
This is an impossible question… I love food. Blueberry pancakes, or chicken parmesan, or antelope backstrap… see it’s impossible!

List two pet peeves
Driving slow in the fast lane and when people interrupt me when I’m talking.

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Smell, seriously like a blood hound!

One thing that not a lot of people know you love?
Star Wars!

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains!!!! They bring balance to my soul.



Friday, November 3, 2017

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight: Learn More About Archery Instructor Suzetta Wise


Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Suzetta Wise a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Suzetta lives in Oklahoma and is an avid archer and hunter.



If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Choosing one season is a very difficult task… I enjoy hunting season to season. I guess if I had to choose only one, I would choose hunting whitetail in the fall.

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Living on one hundred acres in the hills of Eastern Oklahoma, I have been very blessed with the option to walk out of my front or back door and be in a tree stand in just a matter of minutes. So, hunting at ‘home’ has always been my favorite location.


Who introduced you to hunting?
Growing up, I was surrounded by a family who lived to hunt and hunted to live. I have to admit, growing up and hunting wasn’t always what my granny wanted to me do but I absolutely loved being in the woods with my grandpa, uncle, and Daddy. I always wanted to see and pet every harvest at ‘hunting camp’. (For the longest time, ‘camp’ was at our cattle corral.)

What do you hunt for?
Dinner and lunch. I primarily hunt small game, wild turkey, and whitetail. I occasionally hunt migratory birds when the opportunity arises.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
Harvesting a mature tom turkey with my compound bow on a self-guided, no blind hunt is at the top of my list! I set this goal a few years ago and plan to have a full body mount when it happens.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
As stated previously, it is definitely harvesting a mature tom turkey with my compound bow with no blind and self-guided.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
I would love to hunt elk or even a moose preferably with my bow but would use a rifle if the opportunity provides itself. (I just really want to mount an elk or moose above my fireplace!)

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
I would love to learn to call more animals by mouth, using no call. I would also like to improve my recurve shooting skills.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Patience. Sometimes, letting an animal walk because it wasn’t the most ethical shot has been the most difficult task. Also, all of the “would’ve beens, could’ve beens, and should’ve beens” absolutely haunt me.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
Oh my gosh, I have no idea. It’s not really an option. I would need to see a doctor for depression! Hunting is my passion but it really is my family’s way of life. I literally think about hunting or shooting every day of my life.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
I feel very confident with giving a presentation over the basics of hunting or archery. I really think the problem would be staying within the 40-minutes because there is just so much I have to say about hunting and shooting!

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
I actually own 5 pairs of hunting boots and one pair of waders – those count, right? But I actually am looking at buying another pair of boots before spring turkey season.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
ARCHERY!!!! Hands-down.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
EVERYTHING! I LOVE the trailer, every aspect of it. I love that women can step into the trailer and receive one-on-one instruction with women instructors who exhibit amazing passion for shooting sports. I also love seeing the women shoot a bow for the first time and exhibiting a WOW expression when they release an arrow.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
I would LIVE more --- jumping on whatever adventure presents itself! I would visit family more, shoot my bow more, ride my horses around my farm, and I would take my hunting buddy/dog, Hoyt, on more adventures.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would rig up a boat for bowfishing or I would get into competitive horseback shooting sports (firearms and archery).

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
I would love to write children’s books – specifically, The Adventures of Hoyt. (Which is actually kind of hunting related…)

What non hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?
Writing and publishing books is an area I have always wanted to know more about.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
Horseback archery competitions

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
I’m pretty sure Niagara Falls (US side) is the farthest I’ve ever been from home.

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
I can always be found outdoors doing just about anything really! I just love to be outside – hiking, mountain biking, riding horses, shooting my bow, gathering wild foods, fishing, kayaking, or any other adventure I can get myself into!

Who inspires you to be better?
Honestly, being a school teacher, I try my hardest to always be a positive role model for my students. I often think about how my student’s and of course, my family would view me and my choices. That drives me to strive to be a better person.

What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am a national board certified elementary teacher.
2. I love knowledge and love to learn. I constantly am thinking and asking questions about most things I encounter.
3. In most situations, my mind spins in numerous directions thinking about ‘What if’ scenarios. (Survival – MacGyver style thoughts)

What is your biggest fear?
I would have to say that I have a fear of not leaving a positive legacy behind. I want to be remembered for good and encouraging memories.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Crawfish etouffee or chocolate gravy, either one.

List two pet peeves
I cannot stand when people lie or steal. Also, I wish everyone would use their blinkers more often. (Drives me nuts!)

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Taste – probably because it is my favorite! Sadly, eating good, flavorful food really excites me – like a happy dance kind of excitement.

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
I love to catch small lizards and frogs around my house – just to play with them for a short time and then I release them. I will also stop to move turtles across the road if it is safe to do so.

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

Anything else you would like to add?
I love life. I just prefer to be happy and do not like to feel the other emotions, even though they come from time to time.

Friday, October 27, 2017

PRO STAFF / INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn More About Archery Instructor Amy Crooks

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Amy Crooks a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. Amy lives in Wisconsin and is an avid archer and hunter.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
That’s tough!  But probably bear

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Canada; it’s so peaceful, you can drive for miles and only see the wilderness

Who introduced you to hunting?
Both of my parents; but pretty much everyone I grew up around was involved in hunting of some sort.

What do you hunt for?
Bear, whitetail deer, turkey

What hunting skill would you like to master?
Probably spot and stalk style hunting, with my bow.  I haven’t been super great at being super sneaky, I primarily hunt from tree stands or ground blinds.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Hunting in the cold.  I am always cold anyway and WI weather is so unpredictable. But it still doesn’t keep me out of the woods.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
There are so many!  Caribou, brown bear, moose, elk, alligator

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Traditional archery.  My husband has really gotten into this over the past year.  It has been really fun watching him, I would love to join him in this.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Probably just the act of seizing opportunities.  I have definitely learned while bow hunting that you can’t wait for that perfect shot/the animal to stop, before getting drawn and ready, you need to anticipate and prepare yourself.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
Scrapbooking, photography, or a mixture of both.  Or reading

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Bear hunting

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
3

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Archery

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
I love everything about the trailer, and of course the archery area is my favorite.  But in general I love how comfortable and non-intimidating atmosphere.  I love seeing the ladies faces light up, and the big smile on their face when they shoot a bow for the very first time.  Seeing their immediate confidence that they can do it is so awesome!

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Travel – anything outdoors really

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Gardening (I really don’t have a green thumb)
Traveling

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Gardening (I really don’t have a green thumb)

What non-hunting related. . , do you wish you knew more about?
Home remodeling projects

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Hawaii

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
To our cabin in northern WI, it is so quiet and peaceful up there

Who inspires you to be better?
My boys; the perspective through the eyes of a child are so pure and awesome!

What are three interesting facts about you?
I have been a nurse for the past 10 ½ years - I am passionate about caring for patients with dementia; I don’t like to swim in lakes where I can’t see through the water; I like to bake

What is your biggest fear?
Spiders

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
That’s tough because I love all food; but probably salads
List two pet peeves

Not using your manners (please, thank you, chewing with your mouth open); dragging your feet while you’re walking

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Hearing (although my husband would probably disagree)

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
I love turning up the radio in my car and singing (when I’m alone, or with my kids)

Mountains or Beach?
Definitely mountains; however I do enjoy a good clean beach now and then

Anything else you would like to add?
I love that my husband and I are able to share our passion for hunting together and now we both get to involve our boys.  It’s fun exploring the outdoors together as a family.


Friday, October 13, 2017

PRO STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Archery Instructor/ Pro Staff Member April Mack

For our first Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight, we asked April Mack a few fun questions. Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Pro Staff / Instructors a little better. April lives in Oregon and is an avid archer and hunter.



If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
That’s not a fair question… but archery elk

What’s your favorite location to hunt? East side of Oregon. It’s not only my favorite place to hunt, but I would live there in a second!

Who introduced you to hunting? My husband almost 30-years ago. He started me off with archery for deer, then after we had kids I went with rifle.  After shooting a hole in the pavement I went back to archery. 

What do you hunt for?
Elk, deer, bear, cougar, turkey, upland and water fowl, coyotes, squirrel,

What hunting skill would you like to master?  
Bear hunting, knowing their behaviors, feeding and travel patterns and habits.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Patience, I do not do very well with sitting and strategizing. I like to constantly be on the move.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? Hunting in Alaska- Bear, Caribou, Moose, all archery with Salmon fishing in between!!!

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Muzzle Loader, I have never done it and know nothing about it, other than the basics I teach for hunter Ed.  Long range rifle shooting is intriguing but I would probably not hunt that way.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Never become complacent when you’re tired or frustrated, that’s when opportunities get blown.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
I would hike. A lot!! Maybe take up photography…

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Turkey, elk & blacktail hunting, shot gun instruction, hunting with bird dogs – upland and waterfowl, how to skin and process an animal, archery

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own? 1- Lightweight summer hiking boot and 1-pair of rubber boots.

 What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Archery - Spot and stalk… calling (elk and turkeys).  Getting up close to your game.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
Archery of course!! ;) I love the fact that ladies can come into the trailer and experience different venues of shooting, under a very controlled environment.  SLG instructors are very knowledgeable about the equipment available and we all have the passion for teaching others to get into the sport.  Whether it be for hunting, competition, self-defense, or a new hobby.  Ladies can take their time, ask questions and learn. It is the best experience to share with ladies when they have that “ah-ha” moment and seeing the confidence they gain. I think it is the overall atmosphere.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Read

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Cooking meals like Gordon Ramsey and learning foreign languages

What non-hunting related skill would you like to master?
Rock Climbing

What non-hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?
Carpentry

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Florida

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
East side of the state (usually for hunting)

Who inspires you to be better?
My Christian Sisters!

What are three interesting facts about you?
I want to become a pilot, I once trained to fight in an MMA match, and I won’t swim unless the water is 70 or more.

What is your biggest fear?
Ants. Yes.


If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese with bacon.

List two pet peeves
Overthinking things and lack of common courtesy

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Hearing

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
I love to work out

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains most definitely!!! I do not like the beach.

Anything else you would like to add?
I love mentoring new hunters.  Teaching new hunters the ins and outs and tips to being successful. Last year I took a young lady out and helped her to harvest not only her first buck but her first bow kill!  That hunting experience was as memorable to me as it was to her.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Shoot Like A Girl An Anthem to Live By - written by Karen Butler

I am extremely excited to launch the Shoot Like A Girl Anthem on September 15, 2017 on ITunes.  I asked my friends and songwriters, Tanya Davis and Michael Curtis to collaborate on a song that portrayed the confidence that comes from participating in shooting sports, an attitude that women can accomplish anything we set our minds to, we can provide food for our families and defend ourselves and our families from criminals.  They wrote great lyrics for our message, add a Southern Rock beat, and Angela Hacker on vocals - this song exudes confidence!

This is the right time for the Shoot Like A Girl Anthem.  We need a song that all young girls and women can look to for inspiration to achieve their goals. In my opinion, there is too much messaging, that is contrary to the truth, talking about how down-trodden women are.  This is America!  Almost 100 years ago, women truly suffered to ensure our right to vote and over 50 years ago the equal pay act was established, it is up to us to take advantage of those opportunities.  The Anthem embodies this spirit of hard work in the line, “I work hard for my pay, doing it my way to make it in this world”.

There are some other extremely empowering lines in this song, that all women should be able to find strength in.  One of my favorites is, “They say it’s a man’s world, but you can’t prove it by me”.  As a woman who spent 22 years serving her country as a Department of the Army Civilian, and started a successful business in shooting sports, I live in the professional male -dominated environment and am appreciative of the opportunity, the mentorship I received, and the support from the men in my life; especially my husband, Todd. This line says, I can achieve success, but it doesn’t mean at the expense of or better than a man, rather “good as any man”, as another phrase in the song states.

I’m also proud that the song proclaims hunting as an acceptable lifestyle for women.  “Learned how to live off the land”, is our way of saying that ethical hunting is an important part of conservation efforts and provides organic sustainable food for our families.  Equally important is the stance on the 2d Amendment.  The line, “My .45, my peace of mind, there for my defense” is our continued support of creating safe, responsible gun owners.  Women can sing along with pride, “I’m an outdoor lover, who fights like a warrior, and shoots like a girl.” 

Please help us make the Shoot Like A Girl Anthem a number one hit!  Download it on September 15, 2017 on ITunes and look for matching merchandise on shop.shootlikeagirl.com.  Proceeds from this song enable Shoot Like A Girl to continue to introduce women to shooting sports.


Karen Butler is President, SLG2, Inc, DBA:  Shoot Like A Girl.  Shoot Like A Girl is a company dedicating to empowering women to participate in shooting sports with confidence.  They have had over 15,000 women through their program.  Currently, the Cabela’s Shoot Like A Girl Coast to Coast tour provides women an opportunity to shoot a pistol, rifle and bow in their semi-tractor trailer mobile range. Visit www.shootlikeagirl.com for our schedule and more information.