January 2011 Archive for Women in the Outdoors

Emily

Hey there Outdoors on the Farm fans!

Happy Birthday Mama!!

Growing up where I did in Iowa was an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to see things that most people don’t get to see in a lifetime!. Many days I would wake up, sit up in bed, look out the window of my bedroom and see either a flock of turkeys in my backyard or some deer. This was an everyday happening for me and I know I am very fortunate for those moments.

Some people are not as fortunate for those experiences, but they can be! PARENTS: Get your little ones out in the outdoors! Take them on a drive out in the country and you will most likely see some wildlife. Get them experienced with the outdoors instead of sitting in front of a TV all day! Kids may see something on the TV, but it is not even close to actually seeing a group of 20 deer or that one big buck that makes your heart skip. These are great moments that you will never forget with your kids and it will teach them that there is so much more out in the outdoors that they can do -- even if you are “townies!” Start early with your young ones to open their eyes and expand their imagination!

My parents gave me the best lifestyle that I could ask for. I grew up riding horses and I always had a place to keep the horses and they took me on trips every weekend to horse shows. I had a wooded area for all the hunting that I wanted to do and also a great place to hang out with friends. So thank you Mama and Dad! You guys have given me the best of experiences and Outdoors on the Farm has even expanded those opportunities. Thanks to all the people who have made OOTF successful so far and all the supporters!

Also... Happy Birthday Mama! It was Sue Flory’s Birthday on January 13th and she doesn’t look a day over 20!

Get your kids in the outdoors!
 

And remember - Keep on havin' fun outdoors on your farm!

 

Emily

Hey there Outdoors on the Farm fans!

You can beat the winter blahs!

As a hunter, I have a craving for being in the woods or the field or on the pond any time of the year. Sometimes that craving can be challenged with the way that Mother Nature lays out. It’s the middle of January now and as we all know, Iowa Januarys aren’t the most fun. The temperatures are low and usually it’s windy with blowing snow. Staying warm in this kind of weather is the most crucial for having fun outdoors on the farm. You need to be as prepared as you possibly can for whatever kind of weather that you might run into.

For me, the best way to deal with the weather is to wear LAYER after LAYER after LAYER! You can always take a layer of clothing off if you do need to, but usually I’ll wear over 4 layers of clothes! It’s the worst when a hunt or fishing trip is ruined because you can’t feel your legs or your hands. So layer up so you can keep having fun outdoors on the farm even in the coldest of weather!

Be sure to watch next week’s Outdoors on the Farm to see me and dad talking about how to stay comfortable when we’re outdoors.
 

And remember - Keep on havin' fun outdoors on your farm!

 

Emily

Women in the Outdoors

Hey there Outdoors On the Farm fans! I hope everybody had a very Merry Christmas and is getting 2011 off to a good start!

Our pro staff team is very excited for the upcoming episodes and to start shooting our second season! The first season has been very successful and we want to make the second season even better and more beneficial to the watchers! Have any ideas for a good, educational show? Give us your ideas on things in the outdoors that you want to learn about! We will do our best to answer your questions and have a great time helping you guys out! Also, we want to hear about your success stories, too! Comment on the blog! We love hearing about what everyone is doing in the outdoors.  Also, have any big game pictures? Send them to Chip and we will make sure to show our fans yours and our trophies on the site!

From everyone on the pro staff team and our families, we wish you all a Happy New Year! Best wishes and safe travels, and thanks for your support of OOTF!
 

And remember - Keep on havin' fun outdoors on your farm!