Author Archives: joeynelson

Red & Blue Cobbler

Berry Mixture: 1 ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 ½ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice Batter: ¾ cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup all … Continue reading

2011 Antelope

Fourteen years ago in scheduling my wedding date, I made sure that it didn’t collide with any hunting seasons. A few years later Montana moved the opening of antelope season up two weeks, landing it right on our anniversary. At … Continue reading

The M – Conditioning for Hunting Season

Every community has them, trails winding through the back yards of the neighboorhoods but most branch out just outside of the city limits. Ours is a beacon high on a mountain face, overlooking Bozeman signifying our Montana State University with … Continue reading

Weekend in WY for an Archery Unlimited Event

Like every hunting gal not every weekend is specific to scouting or the hunt. This doesn’t change the fact that the outdoors is a way of life and wherever I am, I can find enjoyment and adventure that each individual … Continue reading

Tomato & Artichoke Quinoa Salad

Serves 4-6 1 cup Quinoa 2 cups water 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 15 Grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half 8 oz package of frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and cut in half 8-10 medium sized … Continue reading

HG’s Main Essentials for Backpacking

NAVAGATION– Map, compass or GPS. Personally I am in the process of learning how to use the Garmin 450. I like the touch screen features and I recommend purchasing the land ownership chip from Kirsch’s Outdoor Products. SUN PROTECTIOON – Sunscreen, … Continue reading

44 Target Practice

Montana Sheep, Goat, and Moose tags came out recently and although I received a BIG GOOSE EGG on the drawing process, several of our friends were successful in drawing both moose and goat tags. We know three people who drew … Continue reading

Day Off

We both had a couple of days off of work and the weather forecast was finally in our favor to get the camper out for a few days in the mountains close to home. Between spring runoff and a bumper … Continue reading

Morel Hunting Photos

Last month we went out for an afternoon of foraging through the forest and creek bottoms for morel mushrooms. The morel mushroom can be elusive until your eyes become accustom to finding them in the grass, leaves and deadfall. While we … Continue reading

Alicia shares her hunting photos

My dad is a Taxidermist in MT so all my life I have experienced the beauty of the outdoors. When I was old enough to take Hunter Safety I was signed up right away to start learning more facts about animals … Continue reading