Female hunters starting to understand impact of ‘beauty’ in woods
Companies are beginning to produce scent-free makeup and other beauty products for women who hunt
Johnna Kerres
First archery deer kill was thrill, Part 2
Killing your first deer with a bow is probably one of the best feelings in the world, and not being able to find it is definitely one of the worst.
First bow kill makes for an exciting deer season
Practicing real hunting scenarios before the archery deer season to gain confidence.
Bow season prep not for the lazy
So far the journey to bow season has been one filled with fun, frustration, and firsts.
Pre-season scouting for female hunting gear, part 2
In a recent blog post I talked about the trials and tribulations of finding hunting gear for women, especially at an affordable price.
The 'Robin Hood' shot – great shooting or just dumb luck?
While shooting my bow in the backyard recently, I knocked one item off of my bucket list: shooting a “Robin Hood”.
Hunting for hunting clothes: where women should spend and where they should save
With bow season roughly three months away, there is much to be done: from scouting, to hanging tree stands, to investing in the appropriate clothing.
The outdoors and wildlife trip of a lifetime
Yards from a fox, at the top of a mountain, in the bottom of a lush green valley with a river running through it – that is how I recently spent my days.
Our family archery competition:
After work commitments interfered with my original plans, I was finally able to make it to a 3-D shoot with my husband.
Bow shooting practice more fun at 3-D shoots
Growing up one sure sign of summer was weekend 3-D shoots with my dad, sister, and dear family friend Jim.
Outdoor show female-themed booths offer hits and misses
My sister and I hit the open road for a little bonding and drove up to Madison, Wisconsin to check out the 2015 Deer and Turkey Expo.
Spring bow shooting practice with sore arms not very efficient
Practicing after three days of arm workouts may not be the best idea
Meet Johnna Kerres, our newest Illinois Outdoor News blogger
Johnna Kerres resides in the Quad Cities and has been involved with hunting and the outdoors since birth
