Writing Huntress gives her advice on dove hunting for beginners.

Find out what the Writing Huntress had to say about ways to explain hunting to your boyfriend.

The Writing Huntress shares her tips for etiquette before, during and after guided hunts.

The Writing Huntress discusses hunting (and fishing) with clothing on vs. the portrayal of half naked huntresses in the media.

The Writing Huntress explores the topic of “trophy” animals.

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The Writing Huntress answers Wintry in Wolf Point’s question about layering clothing for hunting.

Ask Writing Huntress answers Bad Hunter in Baton Rouge’s question about “tagging out” and how that impacts a hunt.

Writing Huntress answers First Aid in Fargo’s question about canine first aid while afield.

The Writing Huntress answers Bored in Boise’s question on how to kill time while deer hunting.

Dear Writing Huntress, My husband surprised me for our fifth anniversary with an elk-hunting trip in Colorado, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. The only problem is getting there. I’m planning on flying with my compound bow, but I’m not sure how to pack it or how to go through security with it. […]

Dear Writing Huntress,
This may sound silly, but I am nervous about going to a Hunter Safety class. I am 23-years old and I want to go deer hunting with my dad this year. He told me I have to do a Hunter Safety Education course in order to get my license, but I’ve heard only 12-year olds go to the class. Are there other options? Am I going to look like a dork being the oldest girl at the class?

Dear Writing Huntress,
I’ve been bow hunting with a youth bow for the past 2 seasons, because my upper body strength couldn’t handle a full-sized bow when I first started shooting archery. I’m interested in buying a new bow for the upcoming season. I want a full-sized bow that draws back more than 30 pounds, but I don’t know where to start. HELP!

Sincerely,
Spaghetti Arms in Spokane, WA

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Dear Writing Huntress, This is my first year turkey hunting. I will be going out in the woods with my boyfriend, who has been hunting for years. He told me I should “prepare for anything,” but didn’t really explain what that meant. We live in Nebraska and it’s spring. Is my warm weather gear enough? […]

Since 1956, “Dear Abby” has been a staple of the American female advice diet. Dispensing ways to deal with a difficult husband, how to bag the perfect boyfriend and when to clean the oven have been Abby’s bread and butter, even after her death. The column originally, and continually, described as “uncommon common sense and […]