LEADERSHIP STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Chelsey Petit

We asked Chelsey Petit a few fun questions. Leadership Staff Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Leadership Staff a little better. Chelsey lives in Wisconsin and is and an avid hunter.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be? Wisconsin whitetail.

What’s your favorite location to hunt? So far I’d say Wisconsin, only because my opportunities to go to other states have been limited. I’d love a chance at a big Iowa buck though.

Who introduced you to hunting? My dad and brother first ignited my passion for all things rifle/shotgun, however I credit my husband for getting me into archery.

What do you hunt for?  Right now deer and game birds.  I’d absolutely love the opportunity to get out for an elk or black bear!

What hunting skill would you like to master? Being able to efficiently master calling a variety of species and the spot and stalk – I’ve never really had opportunites to give it a real go.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge? I’d say it’s a tie between being quiet and being patient! Somehow I manage to get lucky, but my husband says I sound like a bear waltzing through the woods; I always tell him it’s a matter of opinion on that one. I tend to be very impatient and have a hard time hanging on without seeing signs of what I am hunting.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? – I would LOVE an elk hunt! I think to be able to hear their bugels in person and watch them in their natural setting would be phenomenal.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about? I’ve always been fascinated by recurve bows. I think to learn to make your own and master shooting it efficiently would be awesome.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned? Sadly, that some shots are not always as good as you think. I’m a confident shooter and have made some great shots, but having that one shot that merely wounds an animal is the worst feeling in the world.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? All things whitetail from signs, feeding, patterns/moving, etc! I have to credit (again!) my husband. He’s like the deer-whisperer and if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have half the knowledge I do now.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own? 4. Although, lord knows I’ve been through a shoe-store size share trying to find the ones that work best to keep my toes warm. November in Wisconsin can be brutal and my toes are forever frozen!  Feel free to send me some WARM recommendations!

What style of hunting are you most passionate about? I love my rifle, however I’ve fallen for archery. I think its so easy to be passinate about because I feel you put so much into it. Your so much closer to the animal your hunting with a much higher margin of error. I havnt had the opportunity to yet harvest an animal with my bow, but theres nothing like sitting there full-draw waiting on that shot that may or may not come. It’s a rush.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission? That this collective group of ladies with all different skillsets from all different walks of life, and all different ages,  are laying the groundwork, showing women that anyone can and giving them to the tools to empower themselves, via self protection, sport, or just plain enjoyment. Theres nothing like seeing someone whose never shot before walk out of the trailer with a huge smile, saying “I did it, and I can do it”!

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would’nt even know what to do with the extra time! As a mom of two and working full time, I would really probably hang out the couch and catch up on my DVR! Haha. Or catch up on my to-do list around the house, that baby is never ending.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? Restoring old mid 50’s-70’s American muscle cars. I was fourtunate to grow up with a Dad in the car business and had the opportunity to drive, learn about, and fall in love with numerous old cars. It would definatley be the hobby for me, I’m a closet motorhead.

What non hunting related skill would you like to master? Grilling! I can grill brats but that’s about it. I’d love to expand into using the grilling baskets and specific racks to grill veggies, horederves, and other things. You can get pretty creative, I recently learned you can grill pizza! Look out Traeger! You’re on my Christmas list!

What non hunting related item do you wish you knew more about? Geology/Palentology. Im a huge science nerd and I’ve always been intrigued by dinosaurs and cool stones. Lets be honest, who didn’t collect rocks when they were younger?!

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? Forestry/Logging… Yes, loggers are real (I married one 😊 ) and no, they don’t just clear cut forrests. Its actually really cool what they do and how much of what they do effects the environment for the better. My husband is super passionate and knowledgable about what he does and you cant help but be interested when he’s speaking about it. I learn allot from him and its really cool to go watch him at work.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? Here, there and everywhere 😊 Continental States,  Alaska, and I would LOVE to go back. It is one of the most amazing places I have had the opportunity to visit.

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off? Time off? What’s that?! Haha, I usually spend the time outdoors with my kids. Whether its on the water, or in the backyard we stay pretty busy. Or go wander aimlessly around Scheels since my nearest Cabela’s is 2 hours away 😊 Guilty pleasures!

Who inspires you to be better? My dad. I lost my dad 5 years ago now and he was my best friend. He constantly pushed me to do everything I set out to do and to be everything I wanted too. I find myself always striving, even now, to have him be proud of me.

What are three interesting facts about you? 3?! Gosh…
1. I enlisted into the US Air Force at 17
2. I was a ballerina for 13 years
3. I’m an advocate for Suicide Prevention and Awarness, I’ve lost two immediate family members to suicide.

What is your biggest fear? Spiders! For the love, spiders are my worst enemy. I still cant wrap my head around the need for any more than four legs.. Centipedes would make this list too if were talking numbers of nessecary legs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Oh gosh, I don’t have the slightest clue… I LOVE food. If I had to pick just one thing though, I guess I could say maybe anything chicken? I think I could live off different chicken entrees.

List two pet peeves. I cant stand liars/cheaters! Honesty is key! Everything in life can be earned fair and square! And bad drivers! I hate when drivers don’t use their signals or when they drive slow in the passing lane!

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest… Hearing! My 5 year old may disagree on this one (selective hearing ya know!?), but I have phenomenal hearing when I want too.

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do? I’m guilty of being a reality tv watcher Not all reality, but like … MTV’s the Challenge… They could totally hit me up!

Mountains or Beach? How about a “beachy” lake with moutains in the background… best of both worlds… I cant take real beaches, their to packed and I tend to get anxiety in overally large crowds.

Anything else you would like to add?
You can do anything you set your mind to and no one, other than yourself has the ability to hold you back.

LEADERSHIP STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Christina Krajcsovics

We asked Christina Krajcsovics a few fun questions. Leadership Staff Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Leadership Staff a little better. Christina lives in New Jersey and is and an avid hunter.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Archery Deer

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Montana

Who introduced you to hunting?
My step-father when I was a teenager.

What do you hunt for?
 Deer, Turkey, Bear, and Elk so far.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
How to spot and stalk, we don’t do much of that type of hunting in the East coast.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
To outwit your pray

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

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Spot and stalking or traditional bow hunting.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
To be patient and not rushing a shot.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
My artwork, painting and drawing.

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

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
4 or 5

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Any type really as long as I am hunting.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission
Empowering women to feel brave enough to follow their passion. Getting Women in the outdoors and teaching them survival, shooting and self-empowerment skills.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
I love my art and I am pretty active with the NJ Special Olympics.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I love the hobbies I have already. Archery, shooting, painting, drawing and spending time in the outdoors.

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Fishing, I love to fish, but I am not very good at it.

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

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
Most of my interests are shooting, outdoor or art related.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Iraq, Turkey, Alaska, Germany, Holland

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
Spend time on my farm taking care of my many animals. Practicing archery at my home or at my archery club.

Who inspires you to be better?
My spouse

What are three interesting facts about you?
I am very artistic, I am full time Military (Air Force) and I love farming.

What is your biggest fear?
Loss of a loved one.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Anything spicy!

List two pet peeves
Lying and cheating

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?
Farm

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains for sure.

Anything else you would like to add?
Just to never be afraid to follow your passion. We all have to start somewhere. Reach out for help if you need it.

LEADERSHIP STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Shasta Sitton

We asked Shasta Sitton a few fun questions. Leadership Staff Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Leadership Staff a little better. Shasta lives in Michigan and is and an avid author and hunter.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be? Fall whitetail 

What’s your favorite location to hunt? I live and hunt in Michigan the most, but I do love to do travel hunts as well. My favorite so far was a fallow deer hunt in Croatia.

Who introduced you to hunting? My mom and dad

What do you hunt for?  Whitetail, elk, bear, turkey, predators

What hunting skill would you like to master? Long distance shooting

What’s your biggest hunting challenge? Finding the time to go. Between jobs, family, and my kiddo, it can be difficult to always find the time to get out. 

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? – Red stag in New Zealand. 

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about? I would like to get better with my calls, particularly buck grunts and elk calls. 

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned? That buck fever is a real thing. No matter what walks in front of you, you have to stay calm, take deep breaths, and take your time so you can make a good shot. 

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time? I’m an avid hiker and enjoy it as much as hunting. So if I could no longer hunt, I’d definitely put hiking at the top of my list. 

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Getting kids involved in the outdoors and hunting. I strongly believe that we owe it to our children to expose them to nature as they are getting less and less of that in their everday lives. That’s one of the main reason that I started my publishing company, Whitetail Press, and write children’s outdoor books. I have three out so far: “Wyatt’s First Whitetail,” “Grace Goes Bowhunting,” and my new release, “Grace and Wyatt’s Fishing Adventure.” My books teach hunting safety, morals, and the importance of respecting nature. 

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own? 2

What style of hunting are you most passionate about? Definitely whitetailal with either a bow or a rifle. I enjoy both very much.

NON – HUNTING RELATED 

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission? I love that Shoot Like A Girl is able to expose so many women to shooting. It can be a really intimidating process to learn to shoot a gun or a bow. Having other women there who can make the process easier is exactly what we need. Women learn and teach differently than men. Shoot Like A Girl is an amazing organization. 

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? Probably read more or do my yoga on a more consistent basis. 

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? I’d definitely travel more. I absolutely love experiencing new cultures and seeing everything this amazing world has to offer.

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

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? Shed hunting. I LOVE shed hunting. It combines two of my loves; deer antlers and hiking. I spend most of my late winter and early spring in the woods looking for sheds. 

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? New Zealand. My hubby and I spent our honeymoon backpacking through the south island. 

Where do you usually go when you have time off? To the woods. I’m very lucky to live in the middle of nowhere, so I can simply walk out my back door and be in the wild. I spend a lot of time hiking and exploring.

Who inspires you to be better? My 6 year old son, Wyatt. He is the sweetest little boy. He watches everything my husband and I do, so I always try my best to be a good role model for him. 

What are three interesting facts about you? 

During high school, my family of 5 gave up our house and we lived in a small camping trailer for two years as we moved around the northwest. 

I played college volleyball. 

I have my Master’s Degree in clinical psychology. I was a practicing mental health therapist for 6 years in Washington State before moving to Michigan to help manage a private hunting and fishing club.

What is your biggest fear? 

Something happening to my son or husband. Also ticks. 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

I love a good salad bar. Sounds lame I know, but there’s a lot of variety and that could be helpful if it’s the only food I could eat for the rest of my life. On second thought, a nacho bar would be even better. 

List two pet peeves

 People chewing with their mouth open

People with no concept of personal space. 

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

My hearing. My sense of smell has always been pretty horrible, but I think my ears must have made up for that for some odd reason. I have very sensitive hearing. 

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do? Read. I love to read a good book. Fiction only. I read every single day and enjoy it immensely. 

Mountains or Beach? Mountains for sure. I grew up in Northern Idaho and all of my family still lives there. Getting back to the Rocky Mountains feels like going home every time I visit. 

Anything else you would like to add? You can follow me on social media if you like. 

Facebook: @whitetailpress

Instagram: @shasta_whitetailpress

Twitter: @whitetailpress 

LEADERSHIP STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Lisa Reyes

We asked Lisa Reyes a few fun questions. Leadership Staff Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Leadership Staff a little better. Lisa lives in Kansas and is and an avid hunter & fisherman.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
The season I enjoy hunting the most is deer. In Kansas we have a good population of whitetails and the rut is phenomenal.

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
I enjoy hunting from home, around Winfield Kansas. My land is very giving to my family and I. We live off of our land to provide for our family.

Who introduced you to hunting?
Honestly, hunting has always been something I’ve been around. My grandpa and my cousin Brett use to go all the time. When my cousin passed away my grandfather lost his hunting buddy. So I wanted to be the one to step up being the only girl in my family. I hunted for several years on my grandfathers land. Unfortunately, by the time I got into it he was to old to go into the field. My husband Danny was the man who has helped me develop my skills and harvest my first deer.

What do you hunt for?
Whitetail deer, turkey, ducks& geese, dove, alligator, varmints, coyotes

What hunting skill would you like to master?
I would like to master duck calling. Not something I’ve been very good at but working on

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
My biggest hunting challenge is falling asleep! I fall asleep so many times in my blind or tree stand that I miss opportunities. I mean who doesn’t it is so peaceful in the woods.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? – Dream hunt would be a opportunity to spot and stalk a big game animal like an elk by doing a drop camp.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
I am always learning new things with every type of animal I hunt. I wish I knew more about about big game hunting and again with spotting and stalking. In Kansas big game is not something we have the opportunity to experience as we are flat!

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
The hardest hunting lesson I have learned is patience. Everything about hunting comes down to it. If it was easy it wouldn’t be called hunting.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
If hunting was no longer an option I would probably spend my time fishing. If I’m not in the woods I am probably on a boat or river bank.


What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Presentation would be on deer movement and travel patterns. I enjoy this part of hunting because I feel it’s what makes it hunting. Since I bow hunt it’s really important that I am able to set up my stand or blind in the correct spot according to the movement of the deer and wind direction. You can’t always predict the wind of course because there are so many times the wind direction will change and completely send your scent in the wrong direction.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
I lost count of boots. You can never have enough in Kansas. One day it will be 80degrees sun shining and the next day tornados with a chance of snow! I have boots for every temperature and terrain. Let’s guess around 9pairs.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
I am passionate about bow hunting. I feel it challenges me to be a better hunter and have more patience.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission
Shoot like a girl is an incredible company allowing women the opportunity to become more comfortable with the outdoors and shooting sports. Every woman has a different story and the company gives these women a chance to experience new things. Now that I have three step daughters of my own I feel I am a huge role model for them and want to show them how powerful women can be, it is not something to be feared.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
With the extra time from not having to sleep I would probably be way more organized and useful around the house! I would definitely make it to my tree stand on time for a morning hunt.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
If Time and money weren’t an issue I would probably spend more time with my daughters and husband by traveling the world and introducing them to new things. Travel the United States in a RV visiting all the national parks.

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Non related hunting skill would be woodworking or flying an airplane.

What non hunting related do you wish you knew more about?
I wish I knew more about gardening. Would love to be able to grow my own garden.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
I am interested in bowfishing. Especially flying Asian carp bowfishing!


What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
I have been to Costa Rica! Which interesting fact is the first Latin country to ban hunting.

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
When I have time off from work we usually travel to Colorado snowboarding or spend the weekend camping at the lake.

Who inspires you to be better?
My dad inspires me to be better as he is my hero

What are three interesting facts about you?
I am a firefighter/Paramedic, Pig Rancher, and a full time college student.

What is your biggest fear?
Biggest fear is losing someone close to me.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Icecream!

List two pet peeves
When my husband does the laundry and empty toilet paper rolls!

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest
Definitely not hearing... so I would go with smell. I can smell things from a mile away. Especially deer!

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

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

Anything else you would like to add?
My happiness is in the outdoors by sharing my experiences with friends and family. I am always saying “Hey I have an idea!” Everyone then knows I have an adventure in store for them. Did I mention I got lost in the mountains once and had search teams come looking for me? Yes, this is where I knew I could conquer anything in the outdoors as a woman.

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about SLG Firearms Instructor Kristy Titus

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Kristy Titus 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. Kristy lives in Oregon and is an avid hunter, competitive long range shooter and firearms instructor with SLG.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
That would be archery elk. It’s a tradition for my dad and I. We both look forward to our time on the mountain all year long.

What’s your favorite location to hunt?
Location for hunting to me isn’t as important as the people that you are hunting with. Memories are what matter to me and there is no greater gift that you can give someone than your time.

Who introduced you to hunting?
My dad introduced me to hunting at a very young age. He never let being small or a girl keep me from joining him on hunts.

What do you hunt for?
My passion for hunting is the pursuit of big game. Primarily, I hunt out west but whitetail deer has my attention right now. Those rutting bucks are sure fun to watch.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
I never stop learning and I am always trying to be a better sportsman. That has led me to competing in the PRS series. I am completely addicted to the rush of competition and the skills directly translate into being a more ethical and proficient rifle hunter.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
Wing shooting has been my nemesis. I am cross-dominat so I don’t bird hunt because I will pretty much miss everything. I haven’t taken the time to invest in bettering myself as a marksman with a shotgun. Perhaps someday.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? –
Sheep hunting is my number one. The physical challenge and sheer remoteness of the hunt is so alluring to me.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
I would love to spend some time on the mountain with South Cox. He has mastered spot and stalk mule deer hunting with a recurve and is successful every year. That is no easy feat- learning the technique behind that success is certainly on my list. Now, I just have to talk South into taking me hunting. LOL.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Losing an animal is the hardest lesson that every hunter eventually faces. I train extensively with my firearm and my bow so that if it happens, I know that I have done everything within my power to make ethical, terminal shots. The heart-ache never goes away but it makes it easier to sleep at night afterwards.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
If I am not hunting, you could find me shooting guns. I love to shoot. But most importantly, I love being in the country so regardless of my ability, I cant imagine not being somewhere wild.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Lots of things, elk hunting, elk calling, backpack hunting, positional shooting, packing with horses and mules, scouting, nutrition, fitness. That’s a good start I guess. The question is, who would want to listen? LOL.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
Ha!! A lot!!!

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Spot and stalk

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission
In order for our hunting and shooting sports traditions to survive the changes that our culture is facing, we need the participation of women. SLG is spearheading the empowerment of women to participate.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
I would clean off my office desk. I seem to never have enough time to get that done.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I’m not sure I pretty much do everything that I want to do.

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Right now, I am working on my pistol shooting skills.

What non hunting related do you wish you knew more about?
Gardening. I love my garden.

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

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
I spend time with my parents.

Who inspires you to be better?
Everyone. With social media, there are so many incredible people to look up to!

What are three interesting facts about you?
I owned a catering company in High School. Needless to say, I like to both cook and eat.

I am a dog mom to a tiny white maltese named Zoie and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Kruger.

Although I am very outgoing, large crowds of people make me uncomfortable.

What is your biggest fear?
Losing our Second Amendment.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tacos

List two pet peeves
A dirty house. I cant stand it.
People that drive too slow.

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest.
I would say taste just because I enjoy eating food.

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do?
I am addicted to cardio. I do it everyday. Sometimes for hours. Yet, it doesent really show. LOL.

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

LEADERSHIP STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Angie Kokes

We asked Angie Kokes a few fun questions. Leadership Staff Spotlight is designed to help you get to know our awesome team of Leadership Staff a little better. Angie lives in Nebraska and is and an avid hunter.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be? – I feel like I’m cheating on all the other seasons by answering this question.  But I’d have to say bow season which also doubles as spear season.  Four and half months of chasing whitetails is heaven on earth to me.

What’s your favorite location to hunt? – Home!  Being from Central Nebraska and living along the North Loup River, I simply couldn’t ask for a better place to hunt.

Who introduced you to hunting? – My dad as soon as I was old enough to tag along.

What do you hunt for? – Basically whatever is in season and whatever I can.  I also trap during the winter months.

What hunting skill would you like to master? -  I want to one day spear a bear.

What’s your biggest hunting challenge? - Learning to master the spear has been to date the greatest hunting challenge I’ve ever taken on.  Since mastering it, the biggest challenge now is finding places where it is a legal means to hunt with.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list? – Spearing a bear….can you tell I’m hung up on that?  I’ve put so much work into learning to exel with the spear… to be able to go after a bear I’m a little obsessed with it.  And someday I want to go after the giant non-typical muley that I’ve dreamt about for years!

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about? – My brother in law got me a blow gun for Christmas that has been a blast to play with, but so far I haven’t gotten a shot at a rabbit, but it’s coming I promise you that!  I’d like to get more accurate with the Atlatl, and get better at calling ducks and geese.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned? – To listen to my gut.  I was hunting what may have been a state record bow whitetail in 2013 and we moved a stand in on where I had patterned him.  Just as we finished getting it set the wind switched and made it just all wrong to hunt the location that day.  After cleaning up and walking back in everything in my heart told me to not worry about the wind and get in the stand.  I didn’t listen and instead hunted the wind and had to watch the buck come from the opposite direction he’d been coming for three weeks, walk right up to the ladder stand and rub on it.  Watching the whole show from my upwind position just 200 yards away  I wanted to throw up, cry and scream all at once.  It haunts me to this day.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time? – I’d like to think I would probably be dead if hunting was no longer an option, but if it did happen I’d probably trap and fish more.

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

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own? – Probably 2 or 3.  It might sound crazy but I will take off on a spot and stalk in my work clothes and cowboy boots if I happen to be out working and see something to go after.  Yes I always carry my bow with me everywhere during season.  So my work boots kind of double as my hunting boots.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about? Spear, Bow and anything Primitive or challenging.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about Shoot Like A Girl’s Mission? – I love everything about SLG’s mission!  I’ve always been super passionate about introducing women to the sport of shooting.  And any chance to empower a woman with confidence, especially with a firearms or equipment she may have once feared is even better!

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? – I’m a hobby junky so anything working with my hands and mind and making and designing something.  I’d like to write a book someday too.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? – Knife Making

What non hunting related skill would you like to master? – I’d like to learn the fiddle or banjo

What non hunting related do you wish you knew more about? – Wood working with roots and tree stumps and different kinds of inlays.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? – I pretty much wear my life on my sleeve, so I think most people probably know everything about me, which relates to if something is a challenge or someone has suggested I might not be able to do something I’ll be out there trying it the next day.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? – Northern Quebec

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off? – What is time off?

Who inspires you to be better? – The Good Lord and my husband

What are three interesting facts about you?
- I’ve had 28 broken bones including two vertebrae in my neck
- I’m a former Miss Rodeo Texas Tech
- I love hard, physical work

What is your biggest fear? Spiders and Helicopters, nope, nope, nope!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza or Steak it would be a toss up.
List two pet peeves
- Liars & Cheaters…I have no tolerance for either.
- People with skills they don’t appreciate or use.

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?- Although I’m hard of hearing around background noise, when I’m hunting my hearing is probably my biggest asset.

One thing that not a lot of people know you love to do? - I love fixing and building fence and do a lot of custom work for people.

Mountains or Beach? - Both

Anything else you would like to add? – With so much chaos in the world including the gun and hunting debates I’m thrilled the Shoot Like a Girl Trailer exists and is out there actively educating people with facts and not opinions.  I’m blessed and proud to be a part of this great team!

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Chief Operations Officer Cristy Crawford

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Cristy Crawford 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. Cristy lives and works in Texas and is Shoot Like A Girl's Chief Operations Officer and an avid hunter, fisherman and competes in various outdoor related competitions.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
That's a tough question!! I love all aspects of hunting various species. I would have to say there is something special about watching waterfowl soar in from the heavens and work a decoy spread!

What's your favorite location to hunt?
I don't get to hunt in the mountains often.. But I have always loved trying to sneak up on things. Spot and stalk in the mountains gives me the opportunity to do just that.

Who introduced you to hunting?
My husband took my love for fishing and the outdoors and taught me everything I know about hunting! I will always be thankful for his patience and him going above and beyond to teach me all the "why's" and reasons we were set up a certain way. It made our relationship stronger and made lifelong "hunting and fishing buddies"

What do you hunt for?
Everything I can.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
I have been obsessed with calling all types of animals for quite some time. I have been successful calling animals in but I still strive to do that on a more advanced level.

What's your biggest hunting challenge?
TIME!  I have a wonderful family and job. Both help to support my obsessive habit. Although, traveling does seem to happen sometimes during the most magical times of the year .. such as the whitetail rut etc.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
I have always thought (even though its expensive) It would be amazing to go on one of the hunts in Alaska for example. Where you are dropped off in the wilderness with only the gear on your back for a few weeks. Fishing and hunting. The other adventure I would like to go on one day would be to follow a big wave of migrating ducks all the way from the border of Canada to the coast in the Central or Mississippi flyway.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
Anything traditional

What's the hardest hunting lesson you've learned?
I have been obsessed with hunting for 20 years now. In the beginning I would want every shot to be absolutely perfect. I have learned through time, experience and failures that you can still make an ethical shooting decision even when the animals approach isn't the perfect case scenario. Most of the time the animal doesn't have the same game plan that you have developed in your head for their approach.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
I would have a hard time not being able to enjoy the outdoors in the same way, but I would fish a lot more. I get asked all the time if I had to choose between hunting or fishing which one would I choose. My go to answer to that question is.. well what time of year is it? If its winter I'm hunting if its summer I'm fishing. So I would without a doubt be a year around fisherman.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Calling especially ducks and turkeys.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
I have a problem getting rid of old worn out boots so 7. Most are worn to the point they are no longer useful in the field , but they are useful working in the yard or other outdoor projects I end up doing.

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
Having a whitetail deer in bow range or anything wing shooting. I love the challenge of a bow and the feel of a good shotgun!

NON - HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
Being fortunate to work for Shoot Like A Girl for 8 years now I have been able to watch first hand how SLG has grown from just archery in a little trade show booth into the semi tractor trailer of today. The thing I love most has always been watching the "wow" moments from women shooting for the first time. Watching all the anxiety disappear from their faces with a huge smile after executing the first shot ever!

If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
If it was summer time I would definitely bass fish all night and work during the day. Winter time I would enjoy working on various projects & waterfowl taxidermy or European mounts at night.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren't an issue?
Non hunting related makes this difficult!

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Cooking! I have a few dishes that I cook well but a lot of my cooking has been trial and a lot of error!

What are you interested in that most people haven't heard of?
I love to have projects going. Most of my projects involve building something or tearing something apart and rebuilding it. I don't do well with just sitting around unless I'm hunting.

What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Africa

Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
Woods or Water

Who inspires you to be better?
The good LORD, My husband, My Daughter, My Family & Friends

What are three interesting facts about you?
1) I'm a competition junkie. I have competed in all sorts of various outdoor competitions from ASA Archery Pro/Ams to fishing team bass tournaments with my husband.
2) If something breaks around the house I usually try and enjoy trying to fix it myself
3) I use to be extremely shy

What is your biggest fear?
Extreme heights. I say extreme because I'm not afraid to be in a deer stand as long as it has a good sturdy platform. But you will not see me look over the edge of an extremely high cliff or drop off. I am to clumsy to risk tripping and falling to my death. Haha

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A good steak and tators.

List two pet peeves
Going to cities where people love to honk their horns the second the red light turns green..no matter if your 5 cars back from the light. It falls under rushing and I don't like to be rushed.
Rude and Inconsiderate people. Life's too short to not be nice to one another. Traveling as much as I have has made me realize that a lot of people just don't take the time to be nice to one another anymore. It really is sad.

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?
Rebuild old motors

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains

Shoot Like A Girl & Sisterhood of the Outdoors Women's Arkansas Waterfowl Hunt

Extremely cold temperatures, ice, and mud is usually not the perfect situation for what some call a great adventure, unless you’re a duck hunter.  The 5th annual The Sisterhood of the Outdoors/Shoot Like a Girl duck hunt at Bust a Duck guide service in Augusta, Arkansas was a continued success.  This year’s hunt was a special one, with two of the ladies taking their first duck ever.

First Duck!!

First Duck!!

The arctic air found its way South in the last few days of December making the 2017 women’s waterfowl hunt one of the coldest yet.  There is nothing like sharing the duck blind with fellow female hunters, no matter the conditions.  Introducing new waterfowl hunters is one of my biggest passions.  Waterfowl hunting is unique compared to other species, as hunters don’t have to worry about scent control or talking too much in the blind, unless the birds are working.  This is the perfect combination for bringing a new female hunter into the field. Duck hunting has so many opportunities for social interaction in the blind, and new hunters are able to ask questions right after the action takes place.

Our group enjoying fellowship and a successful hunt!! 

Because of the harsh weather conditions, our new hunters got to experience all the challenges that waterfowl hunters face.  The combination of ice and clouds are a duck hunter’s nightmare.  Cloudy days create less shadows allowing ducks to see your decoy spread better.  Combine that with big chunks of ice floating around in your decoy spread and ice freezing to your decoys makes for a challenging day.  Although the conditions were not favorable, it allowed for many learning opportunities.  We had safe and fun hunts in both traditional and pit style blinds.  Through all the hard work, challenges, and worst-case scenarios our new duck hunters still fell in love with duck hunting.

Mr Bust a Duck Buster Cooper with our group of female hunters at the BAD Lodge

SLG Chief Operations Officer Cristy Crawford
with Sisterhood of the Outdoors Owner Amy Ray

SLG Chief Operations Officer Cristy Crawford shooting
the Beretta a400 Xtreme 12ga shotgun & Federal Premium
Blackcloud shells 

This hunt continues to be one of my favorite hunts of the year.  Seeing the excitement on new hunters’ faces continues to fuel my passion for waterfowl hunting.  Special thank you to Federal Preimum Ammunition and Beretta. The team at Bust a Duck guide service go above and beyond to make us feel welcome at the lodge and in the field. It is without a doubt a female friendly operation.  You can find out more about Bust a Duck Guide service at www.bustaduck.com .  We are so happy to continue teaming up with The Sisterhood of the Outdoors and bring together ladies of all walks of life to enjoy duck hunting.  The Sisterhood of the Outdoors’ mission is to empower the next generation lady hunter and provide ladies with quality hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures at an affordable price.  They have numerous opportunities for fishing and hunting.  To find out more information about Sisterhood of the Outdoors go to www.sisterhoodoutdoors.com .  A small deposit holds your spot in the 2018.  Comes hunt with us!

Cristy Crawford - Shoot Like A Girl Chief Operations Officer 

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Archery Instructor Debi Martin

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Debi Martin 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. Debi lives in Mississippi and is an avid competitive shooter, hunter and archery instructor with SLG.

If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?

Big Game 

What’s your favorite location to hunt? 

At home in Mississippi

Who introduced you to hunting?

My Dad. 

What do you hunt for?

Whitetail, squirrel, rabbit, duck, turkey, dove, alligator, predator, bear and moose.  Pretty much anything in season and anywhere we have to opportunity to hunt.   

What hunting skill would you like to master?

I would love to learn to shoot a recurve bow. I am so envious of the skill and dedication that it takes to hunt with a recurve.   

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?

I strive to make clean and ethical shots with my bow.  I shoot competitively in the off season and I find this has helped me become a more skilled archer.  

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

I would love to hunt elk with my husband in Colorado.  Brad and I both have traveled a lot of places to hunt, but we’ve yet to go to Colorado together.      

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?

I have learned a lot about aging deer over the last few years.  This helps me to insure I harvest a mature deer.  I would like to continue to do so and teach others about deer management.  

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned? 

Things don’t always work out and sometimes it just isn’t your day.  That’s why they call it hunting and not killing.  

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?

Traveling shooting competitive archery on an international level.    

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

I would have to say something to do with archery.  I love talking with people about archery and the whole shot process.  Regardless if it is hunting or competing, I always have plenty to talk about.   

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?

Five.  Two hiking, two rubber (insulated and non-insulated) and one snake. 

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?

Archery hunting is my favorite.  I even like to bowfish.   

NON – HUNTING RELATED 

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?

Getting to introduce archery to someone that has never shot before. Seeing the look on their faces after making the first shot makes my heart happy. Having those ladies give us feedback and tell us about their bow purchase and personal accomplishments is worth more to me than a pot of gold.    

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

Practice on the range and spend more time with my family.  

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

I would have an indoor range built and shoot dots all day long. 

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?

I would like to learn to speak French.  

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

I would like to learn to play the piano again.  I took lessons as a child, but I don’t remember how to read the music.  I am so drawn to any music with a strong presence of the piano.  

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

I love photography.  I like to take pictures of landscapes and sunsets.  They to me are the most natural.  I feel like its Gods masterpiece that he allows us to capture.  

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

Newfoundland Canada

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

Time off??? What’s that??? 

Who inspires you to be better?

My husband.  He is the kindest person, next to my late father, that I have ever known.  He tries to find the good in everyone and doesn’t let bad things get to him.  

What are three interesting facts about you?

Green is my favorite color. 

I used to team rope. 

I love all genres of music.  From gospel to rap, you never know what I am going to be listening to. 

What is your biggest fear?

SPIDERS!!!! True story!!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Anything with bread.  I love bread!

List two pet peeves

Smacking and when someone says pacific instead of specific.  

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

Hearing.  My friend calls me “Tune in Tokyo”

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

Stay at home from time to time. It is such a rare event, that most people would think I don’t like to do it.  

Mountains or Beach?

Both…. The best of both worlds!!

Anything else you would like to add? 

Never miss an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.  A few kind words can change a life in the blink of an eye.   

PRO STAFF/INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Learn more about Firearms Instructor Jessica Fisher

Pro Staff / Instructor Spotlight:  We asked Jessica Fisher 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. Jessica lives in New Mexico and is an avid hunter and firearms instructor with SLG.


If you could only hunt in one season which one would it be?
Any small game season – they are long and there is lots of shooting opportunity.

I started going hunting before I could hunt. My brother and I tagged along with our dad way before we were old enough. When I was 12 and passed my hunter education class in Oregon I started deer hunting. I hunted a lot of years before I successfully harvested my first mule deer. Public land hunting in the west is so different than whitetail hunting from a stand. My favorite place to hunt was in Eastern Oregon with my family and friends. Since my family and I have moved in different directions, out of Oregon, I haven’t found my new favorite place or season.

What do you hunt for?
I have lived in New Mexico for almost seven years, since moving here I have taken up small game hunting – upland birds and waterfowl. I hope to someday harvest a NM bull elk and maybe an Oryx – I hear they taste really good.

What hunting skill would you like to master?
I would like to become skilled at reading animal behavior. Where will they be and why?

What’s your biggest hunting challenge?
The challenge I have right now is shooting proficiently. Right now I am practicing on the clay range so I will stop missing with my shotgun in the field.

What would be the most amazing hunting adventure that is still on your bucket list?
I wouldn’t say that I have bucket list hunt, but I would love to be able to hunt with my dad again. I also would like to see my nephew harvest his first animal. I know a lot of people have a bucket list hunt, I would love to go with someone on their dream hunt – just to be a part of something fabulous. Personally for me – this is super simple sounding – but I would like to take a turkey with a bow.

What hunting skill do you wish you knew more about?
I wish I knew more about game calling and how and when to do it.

What’s the hardest hunting lesson you’ve learned?
Selecting good hunting partners is a hard lesson for some. I have been lucky or maybe just that picky in selecting who I hunt with. This is one the things we really stress in hunter education – just because someone is your friend does not mean they will make a good hunting companion. Ethics, skills and safe gun handling are important characteristics I look for – and having a dog.

If hunting was no longer an option for you what would you do with your time?
Go to the shooting range. I enjoy shooting as much as I enjoy hunting. I get as much satisfaction out of breaking a clay as I do harvesting a dove. The clays don’t taste as good though.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
I do this frequently when I teach hunter education classes. I cover safety, parts of the firearm, and eye dominance. I never follow a script and the presentation just rolls off of my tongue. I am very passionate about safe firearms handling.

How many pairs of hunting boots do you own?
Two pairs of boots but sometimes I wear my regular old Keens hunting. Do I count my waders?

What style of hunting are you most passionate about?
I am very involved in getting new hunters in the field with my 8 to 5 job, so I am passionate about small game hunting for new hunters.

NON – HUNTING RELATED

What do you like most about the SLG shooting trailer?
I love having a first time shooter, who is a little or a lot timid about firing a gun and after their first shot thy have a great big smile on their face and say “that was fun!” The controlled, safe,  environment allows women to try something that they thought they would never do for a variety of reasons – one being fear. When a first timer overcomes that fear because I and SLG were able to help them it is very rewarding to me.

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
What kind of question is this! I love to sleep. But if I didn’t have to I suppose I would travel and spend more time with friends and family.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would open a shooting range and make it free to all women and children – and some men. I guess that is “work” not a hobby. Racecar driving! I love to drive and feel the need for speed.

What non hunting related skill would you like to master?
Fly-fishing – I feel like a fish out of water. Some people can make it look so graceful and I am just lucky to not hook myself or the bank or someone else or a tree.

What non hunting related .. do you wish you knew more about?
Music – while I played clarinet in the band in school; I am not very musically inclined. I think being tone deaf has something to do with that.

What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
I love to read. When I was a kid and in college I hated to read – maybe it was the assigned reading that I didn’t like. I like to read historical fiction and biographies.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
Puerto Varas, Chile

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

I usually go to see my family in Alaska, Oregon and Michigan.

Who inspires you to be better?
The director of my agency – she is tough, charismatic, compassionate, intelligent, a fighter, a great mother and an incredible boss.

What are three interesting facts about you?
I am a cancer survivor.
I didn’t ever want to leave my hometown, but I am hundreds of miles away killing it.
I am tall for my height – I think this is a mental thing. I rarely feel as short as I am.

What is your biggest fear?
Being alone in the dark, especially outside or in new, uncomfortable places.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza… you can change the toppings!

List two pet peeves
Tailgaters and ignorant social media post – learn to spell!

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Smell! I can’t stand stinky things like trash – maybe that should be one of my pet peeves.

Mountains or Beach?
Mountains!

Anything else you would like to add?
A lot of these questions are about hunting, which I love to do, but I do not consider myself to be a big time hunter. I think Shoot Like a Girl is about so much more than introducing women to shooting to become hunters. Hunters are an intricate part of the North American model and we need hunters – new hunters especially. To me shooting is a great pastime, an empowering activity and a skill that everyone should have. Be safe and have fun!

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

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

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!

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

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.