Welcome to Hen & Hunt

Hey y’all! I’m Austin - a hunter, storyteller, and Labrador dog mom to Birdie.

I started this blog because I believe outdoor stories are worth telling. The good, the messy, the lessons, and the moments that change you forever. I didn’t grow up hunting. In fact, I was a complete beginner not that long ago. My journey started with a shotgun, and it completely reshaped my life. That’s why I share openly — I want other women (and anyone new to hunting) to see that it’s never too late to step into the outdoors.

What you’ll find here goes beyond just hunts:

• Hunting stories — from upland birds to plains game in Africa, and all the emotions that come with them.

• Travel adventures — exploring new places, even worldwide, often off the beaten path.

• My off-road rig life — Birdie’s truck that takes us cross-country hunting trips.

• Fishing trips — because time on the water is just as much a part of my story.

• Gear + tips — what works, what doesn’t, and lessons I’ve learned along the way.

• Education - based on what I’ve learned as a late adult, onset hunter.

If you want to know where it all began, my very first hunt story was featured on Project Upland. You can read that piece here.

This blog is a place where I can connect with you directly, in my own words, without filters or edits. Whether you’re a hunter, someone curious about conservation, or just here for the adventure… welcome!

Thanks for being here, and I hope you’ll follow along as this journey continues.

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— Austin