Michelle the Huntress

I have decided to introduce you to some of my Huntress friends. So today I will introduce you to Huntress Michelle Mattis. Michelle and I have been friends for quite a few years. She is just getting into shooting a bow and back into hunting. Here is my brief interview with her.

What was your first hunting experience?
Michelle: At the age of 12 or 13. I went to the "big woods" in Warren with my uncle and cousins. I climbed a big hill and sat for hours with out seeing a deer.

Who got you into hunting?
My uncle when I was a child. And you. (She is referring to me, the author when she says "you".)

What is your most memorable hunt?
Climbing the hill and vomiting. Then my cousins telling me suck it up. There is also the time when my cousin lost his contact and took my glasses to wear so he could see to hunt.

How would you like to hunt with your sons someday?
Yes, I think Damon would be the one more likely to go out hunting with me.  I would also like to find a significant other someday, that likes to hunt.

What are your other hobbies?

May 3D Shoot

I work full time as a phlebotomist. I like to got to 3D archery shoots. Boating on the lake in the summer. Also like to dance. When the weather is nice I like to get outside and walk. Ride 4 wheelers.

What do you feel are your obstacles for when you go hunting?
I am afraid of being in the tree stand.  I am afraid of heights. Not seeing anything is also an obstacle I do not want to have.

What are your favorite hunting sites?
Just for Does, The Crush and A Little Pink in a Camo world. Michelle is the recent Facebook winner of a pair of Muck Boots. Just for Does and Muck Boots were having the giveaway. Way to go Michelle!

What motivates you to stay involved with hunting and the outdoors?
You and Caleb. (Caleb, author's husband.) And the strength that I am gaining from shooting my bow. Best part is the "girls" are getting perkier!


How do you stay informed on hunting issues?
You and Caleb.

Chick shirts & hunting

As I have begun my hunting career, I have discovered many websites for women that are hunters. They are inspirational and exciting. Most of them have their own line of clothing and accessories, that I can't live with out. My first purchases was from the The Crush website. I have several Crushvill shirts. My favorite is:

 

Then I discovered Just for Does. I love there scent free products and I have a few Just for Does shirts. I have a couple favorites from this line and wouldn't have my feelings hurt if there were some more under my Christmas tree this year.

My favorites:

 

 

 

I only have one shirt from Trophy Chick Apparel but I wear it all the time.

 



 

I love showing my excitement for the outdoors and hunting with my shirts from these great companies supporting women in the outdoors.

 

 

 

*** All pictures were taken from the company's websites.

My Favorite Hunting Shows

I had watched hunting shows with my husband before. But when I started shooting my bow and enjoying it. I started to get interested in hunting, I WANTED to watch the hunting shows with him. This is when hubby 

introduced me to The Crush, with Lee and Tiffany Lakosky.

Every Sunday night at 7:30 pm, life stops and we watch The Crush. I just amazes me the deer that Tiffany shoots. She really got and kept me interested in hunting. Hubby was happy to watch with me. He thinks Tiffany is beautiful.

Then I discovered Driven TV with Pat & Nicole. My favorite episode is when Nicole is on a moose hunt in Canada. So Now Sunday mornings I like to be home so that I can watch Pat & Nicole. Or if we are home, I'll watch on Friday night. The have children that they sometimes take on the hunts with them.

The Chase with Leigh & Travis, has also become a favorite. I love how they show their son being with them on their hunts. We have a 3 year old and he watches the shows with us and wants to hunt with us already. I really relate to Leigh & Travis, because their son is just a little younger than ours. It really makes me realize that we are truly passing down a great tradition to our children. As I have seen some place before, "A family that hunts together, stays together".

 Another show that I don't get to watch as often as I would like is Family Traditions with Haley Heath. They are also passing down the great tradition of hunting to their son and daughter. 

Haley just got her biggest buck with a bow this week. Way to go!

I follow all of these shows on Facebook. I really enjoy seeing the pictures of their kills or where they are making appearances at.  These families and especially the women are helping me to become a huntress. I encourage you to watch these shows and get caught up in the thrill of the hunt and the family traditions.

(All photos were taken from the shows facebook page.)