Homegrown Harper

2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 3-5 |

October 3, 2019

Tuesday morning, we sat at The Pass and watched as the sun gradually rose above the mountain peaks and illuminated the land. After the thermals switched, Grant and I headed south to a special place we call Hidden Valley. Over the years, Hidden Valley has beennotorious for holding bulls, and today was no different. We heard two bulls start bugling across the valley around noon. We tried to make … More 2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 3-5 |

Patience Pays Off

April 26, 2022

We were teeming with excitement early Saturday morning as we headed to a new property Grant received permission to hunt. We climbed rough roads for miles as we neared our destination — even crossing a questionable single lane bridge at one point that made me more than a little uncomfortable, which Grant found hilarious. The … More Patience Pays Off

Bear Box Solutions

November 2, 2020

This hunting season has been a little different for me to say the least. I’ve only been able to sit in the blind one time since having a baby at the beginning of October. Since I’ve been missing out on hunting, checking trail camera cards has become my new obsession. Every weekend my husband, father … More Bear Box Solutions

Super Bass Sunday

February 12, 2020

The first Sunday in February marked a new beginning for the Harpers. We hadn’t been to church since pretty much the beginning of duck season, which was wayyy too long. Our church family welcomed us with open arms and loved hearing stories about our travels over the past year. However, they were happier to hear … More Super Bass Sunday

Top 10 Duck Hunting Essentials

January 16, 2020

I want to begin by saying duck hunting can be an extremely expensive hobby to get into. However, it is so much fun and absolutely worth every penny! I have put together a list of what I think are the top 10 duck hunting essentials. I tried to keep this broad and cover a lot … More Top 10 Duck Hunting Essentials

Closure | 2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 5 – 7 |

October 8, 2019

I could have very easily ended the story with my last post, but I would be leaving out a large reality of archery hunting. …As the bull whirled, I caught a glimpse of the reality of my shot. The arrow looked to have about 20 inches of penetration, but it was further back than I … More Closure | 2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 5 – 7 |

2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 1-2 |

October 2, 2019

I’ve spent years imaging the moment I would knock an arrow, draw my bow, and settle my pin on the tan hair covering the vitals of a mature bull elk. I hoped and prayed for an opportunity over the past four seasons as I hunted diligently with my father and my husband. Each season my skills grew as I learned tough lessons about elk hunting in the backcountry. All the highs and lows I experienced over the … More 2019 Wilderness Elk Hunt | Days 1-2 |

New Age Gun Cleaning Kit

June 13, 2019

After a long and fruitful duck season we packed our guns away without so much as a second glance at the grit and grime they had accumulated over the past few months. Our Beretta’s traveled with us from Arkansas to Nebraska a handful of times during the 2018-2019 hunting season. Along the way they picked … More New Age Gun Cleaning Kit

New Mexico: Where Dreams Become Reality

October 15, 2018

From the moment I drew my New Mexico tag I knew It was going to happen this season. I had a feeling in my gut, and I could picture it in my mind. After three years of hard elk hunting I knew this was finally my time… but then I snapped back to reality and … More New Mexico: Where Dreams Become Reality

Magic Cookie Protein Bites

September 20, 2018

Out of all the protein treats I made these are my favorites and taste amazing!! They are a great high calorie snack for hunting, hiking or playing sports since they stick to your ribs and hold you over until your next meal. Ingredients: – 2 scoops MTN OPS cookies and cream Magnum protein – 1 container … More Magic Cookie Protein Bites