For the ladies looking for hunting gear more tailored to the women of the hunting woods I have just come across our one stop shop for all of our hunting needs!  No need to surf the internet article by clothing article to find your favorite styles and sizes – stop by www.hercamoshop.com and begin your hunt there! This site is growing and constantly adding new hunting gear, accessories and more as WOMEN recommend their favorite things. Be sure to visit frequently as I do since I have come across this amazing shop!

Everything we need for the hunt from base, mid and outer layers to accessories, gear and equipment from all the top brands HERCAMOSHOP has it all!

VISIT WWW.HERCAMOSHOP.COM TODAY - YOUR  HUNT BEGINS HERE!

HER OUTDOORS WITH DAOUTFITTERS

Returning to www.daoutfitters.com after my past visit to the all female deer hunt in October was a much anticipated event. Being a true-blooded turkey hunter, the area that DAO calls their own showed nothing short of prime turkey hunting property and I had nothing but high expectations of my first out of state turkey hunt.  Bringing my fiance for his first ever turkey hunt would be a hunt I was sure to remember due to the excitement I love to share with new hunters.  The weather did not seem to want to bring the birds out of the roost due to the rain, but we would be patient set up in an old tobacco barn out of the elements.  John placed a hen decoy about 25 yards in the open field in front of the barn and we sat out the rain. Birds were gobbling in the roost and knowing they were there was excitement enough to keep us on our toes. It wasnt long after John began to talk to the birds again that a short break in the rain hit and John, being more to the left of the set up, alerted us to the approaching bird…or birds as I was to quickly see. My nervousness grew about ten times over, excited that we may have the chance at a double but scared that I would screw up the entire hunt due to the new hunter to my right wanting him to harvest his first bird.   John did an amazing job with decoy placement and calling. The birds came right in to the decoy. The 1…2…3… shoot went flawlessly, sounding as if one shot was made and both birds hit the Kentucky dirt!

Much thanks to John and the DAO crew for a hunt neither of us will ever forget!

See you again soon at the female only deer hunt in October and again in the Spring for another amazing turkey hunt!

Visit www.daoutfitters.com to join me at the female only deer hunt in October or in the Spring for a repeat in the turkey woods!

HER OUTDOORS SCORES WITH FIRST OHIO GOBBLER  OF 2010

After a successful first turkey hunt with www.daoutfitters.com in Garrison,Kentucky it was back to my home state of Ohio to hit the open fields and deep woods of Ohio. Hunting was more promising than the season last year, hearing birds gobbling in the roost right out of the gate in the beginning of season. Lucky to see atleast 3-4 longbeards a day would be exciting for the first week or so, but frustration set in not being able to talk with the birds over numerous hunting spots. The birds seemed to be dancing to their own song. Nothing I or my hunting partners could do with our combined tactics would pull one into my comfort range. Knowing that patience is the key to a successful turkey hunt, it ended up paying off and making the hunt and harvest that much more appreciated when the right time came.  Having a hard winter this past year was a very obvious to the jake and hen population in years past. Birds weights were down all over, as well as jake and hen sightings. We have never had a shortage of hen sightings here in my hunting areas, let alone jakes. Being out nearly even single day of season, we only saw about 4 hens total throughout as well as only seeing one jake, which was successfully harvested by a fellow hunter in my group. Cant complain about seeing nothing but gobblers, but in a way it was saddening that so many birds did not pull through the harsh winter.

HER OUTDOORS HUNT RECAP: On this particular hunt we started out early at 430 to set up along side an open field to my right and a logging road entering the woods to my left. I sat a hen decoy in the field about 20 yrds sitting center of the logging road to hopefully pull the birds out of the woods if they decided to pitch down into the woods instead of the open field. My hunting partner and I had numerous birds gobbling all over while in the roost but hundreds of yards away in either direction. They hit the ground at daybreak and never made a peep again. An hour passed and my partner wasnt feeling well so he quietly exited our spot and left me not disturb my hunt any further. About 30 minutes after he left, the gobbling started up again and calling a few times seemed to pull a bird a few hundred yards in front of me a tad closer. Focusing my attention on that vocal bird was exciting, but again a lesson was learned to never put your guard down with those silent birds that are in closer than you think! I slowly looked to my right to scan the open field and a few hundred yards away on the field treeline, with no wind, a huge tree just happened to fall completely down and make a huge crash! I sat there in amazement that I just saw a huge tree fall down for no reason and laughed to myself when I decided to yelp a few times and check the status of my last bird. I slowly turned back to my normal sitting position. To my left at the road was a tree with deadfall blocking my sight of the logging road atleast 5 feet away. As I returned to my position,  5 ft to my left I saw nothing but deadfall and a bright red gobbler head staring right at me! And to make matters worse (only because my shotgun was sleeping in my lap) directly behind that beautiful head was the top fan of another strutting, silent bird! I knew I was busted by the first bird so the only thing I could do was stay perfectly still and let them walk…hopefully not far. They retreated out of my sight and I was nothing short of heartbroken. I got myself together and repositoned and waited a good ten minutes and called again. Not a sound came from the birds but I heard a stick break and knew I had one more chance. Knowing they would be more alert than the last visit, I didnt move a muscle and waited. Again they approached a tad further at 20 yards. They both came into range and I connected with the first gobbler. Another day in the woods I am thankful for and will never forget!

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HER OUTDOORS

  is heading back to www.daoutfitters.com

in Garrison , Kentucky for spring turkey hunting!

If you are interested in hunting turkey, coyote

or securing your spot  in the DAO all female deer

hunt in October with HER OUTDOORS

go directly to site mentioned above!

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GET THE STORY OF TARA’S  HUNT, PICS

AND EXCITING INSIGHTS

OF TARA’S  AMAZING BOWKILL!

WRITTEN BY SARRAH KNAPP and TARA SEILER

KICK BACK WITH A GREAT STORY AND MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALL THE LADY HUNTERS OUT THERE! WE CAN GET THE JOB DONE!

Have a few extra Christmas dollars and want to buy something original for yourself or that special person in your life? HER OUTDOORS has done some research on one of my most favorite sites! I  have found some great things for the outdoor men and ladies out there! If you are interested in any of these items listed in the article, click on the pic and go straight to the site to purchase! Remember: Etsy is a site where items are not mass produced – you truely are getting handmade, unique items! This means if you are interested in an item, it may not be available for long! You do not have to worry about bidding, just someone else alerting the seller about interest and purchase of items!

Deer Antler Bracelet – From Etsy seller Malodora, this is one of my favorite items! This has to be one of the most original ideas out there! This is a faux antler but so realistic looking! I had to include it as a top item!

Deer Head Necklace – Made by HModine Studio, this one of a kind deer necklace is a great addition for your favorite outfit to show your love for the outdoors! Click on the pic to go straight to the sellers page!

“Beautifully papered resin deer head” - Crafted by rubyslounge, and made to order, this is a creative gift to add to the wall next to your harvests for your wife or girlfriend who may not hunt. What a great way to include the kids or your significant other until they harvest that first deer for themselves! Click on the pic for more options!

Deer Decals – This vinyl wall art decal from TastySuite can be put on anything from walls to bathtubs to tile floors! Many more decals are available from this shop owner so visit today! This decal can be found in over 15 colors! Hit the pic to see more!

“Handcrafted Wooden Puzzles” – From Puzzimals, you can find everything from bucks to your favorite dog breed in this unique puzzle form! Great for kids or the outdoor lover who has yet to find such a unique gift!

Visit the HER OUTDOORS archives for my original article on ETSY ! If you are ever looking for that one-of-a-kind gift visit today! Go to www.etsy.com for more!

  By far the most memorable time I have had hunting would have to be my stay with DA OUTFITTERS ! Not only was every detail covered from the lodge to the hunt, an open minded plan to exclusively open the season up with an all girl hunt was taken into consideration! Women are quickly becoming more accepted in the hunting woods and outfitters lodges  more noticeably over the past year, but to have a group of girls only working the woods was not only fun and comfortable but a great way to learn from other ladies the tips and tricks of their past experiences. From the comfortable lodge, to the guides who went above and beyond, to the encouragement from the ladies – this hunt would definitely be a trip to be planned for my fellow women hunters for next year or a surprise gift for any occasion from the male hunters for his daughter, girlfriend, wife or even mother! DA OUTFITTERS will make this an annual hunt so ladies come and join all of us who are all returning next year for the first crack at the monster bucks of Kentucky! I recommend this outfitter to any woman just beginning to learn the hunt to the most seasoned huntress. I had reservations about traveling to an outfitter alone until the very moment I had everyone greet me from the driveway with open arms ! Not once did I feel unwelcome or not supported throughout my entire stay! Check back soon for a history on DAO,  future plans and what makes this outfitter better than all the rest! To visit the site and learn more about attending the ladies only hunt for October 2010 stop by www.daoutfitters.com or www.camospace.com/daoutfitters ! Also guys and gals alike – more hunts are available so be sure to stop by and begin planning for next year!

Going into the woods and carrying my bow, calls, gear and more I always seemed to be needing more and more space for all my hunting extras. Once I got up into my stand, even in my double stand, I always had trouble finding enough room to store all my extras, as well as have quick, quiet and easy access to all my calls, binos and everything else I needed… down to my contact solution!

The problem I began to notice, with even carrying my waist bag or shoulder bag, that once I was in the tree, I had to find a place to hook the bag, then fumble around inside quietly to find whatever I needed at the time.

I resorted to hanging numerous tree hooks, which eventually made the tree I was in look like a holiday Christmas tree, dangling all its ornamental decor… and that was not going to work!

With this product, you have a single or double blind for your stand built into the back of the bag PLUS the entire backpack full of pockets and space for all your hunting supplies…the blind DOES NOT take away from the backpack!

Once you quickly have the blind set, the bag(matching in camo)hangs upright for easy access to all your hunting gear�as well as an interior pocket for quick and quiet access to anything else you might need!

I love all the options this bag has to offer; space for all of my gear, organization, quiet and quick access to everything I could ever need, and a blind…all in one. This bag is well made, waterproof and comfortable to wear. I believe this is one of the best products on the market today to accompany me into the woods on each and every hunt!

Hit the above logo or go straight to WWW.BEYONDBACKPACKS.COM

 HER OUTDOORS  is headed to Garrison, Kentucky October 3-6 th for the hunt of a lifetime!

 Attending an all-female hunt, HER OUTDOORS will follow up with a full review

and information before and after the hunt.

 For current trail cam pics of DA Outfitter bucks, or for more info check out

www.daoutfitters.com  or www.camospace.com/daoutfitters !