Click to view this article in the Winter 2019 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Tools of the trade for spearing pike through the ice By Sarah Kowalewski Four years ago, I first tried pike spearing, and once a pike’s nose poked out from beneath the ice, I knew I was hooked. Even now, every time I stick a pike, it’s like the excitement of the first time all over again! I picked up all of my pike-spearing skills from my boyfriend, Evan, which pike spearing is best done with the help of a buddy or group. Here are some of our tips on how you can get in on the rush of stabbing a pike! Location Like any ..read more

Click to view this article in the Winter 2019 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. With Remoulade Sauce By Chanda Gebhardt of Field to Fork Minnesota Style A lot of people enjoy cooking fish in many different ways. A couple years back, I started looking for different ways to prep fish. That’s when I realized I could modify crab cakes into fish cakes! I have used this recipe for northern pike, walleye, crappies and fish leftovers. This recipe is a bit less traditional, but uses the items I most commonly have in my fridge. You can also look online to find all sorts of crab cake recipes – pick one and ..read more

Click to view this article in the Winter 2019 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Track identification important for any outdoors(wo)man By Skye Goode I see it all the time on social media, “What track is this?” Track identification is a hobby of mine because it is one of the only sure things when it comes to scouting for animals. Tracks cannot appear out of nowhere; an animal must have walked by to make that track, and chances are, they will walk by again. If you are a trapper, you know the oldest word of advice is, “Set on sign.” All sportsmen, whether you turkey hunt, deer hunt, run hounds or tr ..read more

Click to view this article in the Winter 2019 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Before, During & After the Hunt Huntress View Highlight By Sarah Honadel Even though many of us are still experiencing winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring and I know I’m definitely looking forward to it. Spring means longer days, warming temperatures and my favorite… turkey season! The most exciting time of the year! Hunters across the country are getting prepped to get back out into the woods after a couple months of down time, decked out in camo and ready to bag a big ol’ tom. The thing about tur ..read more

Click to view this article in the Fall 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Preparing for an epic journey to hunt elk By Jana Waller of Skull Bound TV There are very few sounds in the wild that rival the intensity of a bull’s guttural bugle echoing through the lodgepole forest. Many hunters yearn all summer for the cold fall mornings where the air is filled with the smell of changing leaves and rutting wapiti. Long before the expansion of the West by settlers, elk have been roaming the North American continent for thousands of years. Many Native American tribes honored the elk with painted pict ..read more

Click to view this article in the Fall 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. By Sarah Honadel of Huntress View When it comes to cooking, I look for easy and delicious. I don’t like spending hours in the kitchen. And I definitely don’t like buying special ingredients just for one recipe. Serves 5 (3 shells each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 15 jumbo shells 1 lb ground elk (or other meat) 2 cups whole milk ricotta 2 tsp basil 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic 2 tbsp parmesan cheese 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese DIRECTIONS: – Pre ..read more

Click to view this article in the Fall 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Staying comfortable and warm throughout your hunts By Jennifer Pudenz Hunting is unpredictable. But that’s what we love about it. However, how weather can be just as unpredictable is not so fun. Sometimes half the challenge is just being able to stay comfortable and warm out in the field, and as women, this is even more of a challenge for us than men. Ladies, it’s not just you – women ARE naturally colder than men – it’s scientifically proven and there are several reasons why. WHY AM I ALWAYS COLD?!!! A study done ..read more

Click to view this article in the Fall 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. Steps for DIY skull mounts Huntress View Highlight By Courtney Schnitzler While taxidermy mounts definitely have their place for preserving trophies and memories, your normal whitetail shoulder mount typically runs more than $500, takes months or even more than a year to get back, and may need redone after years of aging. European mounts offer another alternative with a classic, rustic look that lasts a lifetime without any touch-ups, professionally done with much less cost of around $100 and may only take a week or so ..read more

Click to view this article in the Summer 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. By Brooke Benham Wright of Extreme Instinct The American Alligator is an incredible display of evolution with fossil documentation dating them to have survived in North America for more than 8 million years. With an average life span of 35 to 50 years, they grow big reaching more than 15 feet long and weighing as much as 1,000 pounds. And with each year, they also grow smarter, making them an incredibly tough predator to hunt. When hunting a predator of this stature, you need to know your potential dangers. With all ..read more

Click to view this article in the Summer 2018 issue of ADVENTURESS magazine. By Brooke Benham Wright DIRECTIONS: – Cut the alligator (the tender tail portions are preferred) into 1-inch cubes and soak in milk in the refrigerator for a few hours. – Drain milk, then lightly season meat with a Creole seasoning (similar to Cajun seasoning, but a little sweeter and less spicy, plus containing a fair amount of paprika). – In a separate bowl, add seasoned crispy fish fry breading mix (Louisiana and Everglades fish fry mixes are my favorites). Dip the cubes, coating well with the mixture and then sh ..read more