Austin Collins 9/10/25 Austin Collins 9/10/25

Hunting a Giraffe in Namibia: From Doubt to Respect

Five giraffes. One rifle. A year and a half of hesitation. This is the story of how I faced one of the hardest hunts of my life in Namibia’s Kaokoland.

Austin Collins 8/25/25 Austin Collins 8/25/25

Patience, Springboks, and Cotton Candy

A lesson in patience during my Namibian safari: two days of stalks, missed chances, and finally a clean shot on an old springbok - complete with a cotton candy surprise.

Austin Collins 8/25/25 Austin Collins 8/25/25

Hunting in Africa: Nothing Goes to Waste

What really happens to the meat after a hunt in Africa? In Namibia, nothing goes to waste — from the skinners in the field to conservancies and local villages.

Austin Collins 8/21/25 Austin Collins 8/21/25

Full Circle — My First Zebra in Namibia

Two years ago, a missed zebra shot tested me in ways I wasn’t prepared for. In Namibia, with my own rifle in hand, I finally had the chance to make it right. This is the story of my first zebra — and the lessons that brought me full circle.

Austin Collins 8/9/25 Austin Collins 8/9/25

Raw Reflections: My First Zebra Hunt in South Africa

A raw, unedited journal entry from my first zebra hunt in South Africa — the day that tested me, broke me, and forever changed how I approach hunting.

Austin Collins 8/1/25 Austin Collins 8/1/25

Welcome to Hen & Hunt

Welcome to Hen and Hunt. I’m Austin, a hunter, storyteller, traveler, and Labrador dog mom. I didn’t grow up hunting, but I hope to inspire other new women hunters to step into the outdoors. This is where I’ll share stories, travel, gear, and education from my experiences!