She Goes Outdoors

Annually bird watchers participate in the Christmas Bird Count. Learn about Christmas Bird Count and what happens to the data. We also talk about the benefits of birding, where to bird, and how birding supports conservation and ecotourism . This week's guests are birding enthusiasts from the "travel through" state of Kansas!

Shoes, socks, headlamps to cots, we hardly ruffle the outdoor gear surface. This special holiday episode we have the She Goes Outdoors team together giving advise on amazing must have products. Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a special person? Or, heck, why not buy a special gift for yourself!

A short Thanksgiving special! Here what we are thankful for this season.

America’s Midwest, where “wilderness” is in short supply, working to defend what’s left of our natural resources can be both a daunting and an entertaining task. Conservation Officer, Erika Billerbeck author of Wildland Sentinel: Field Notes for an Iowa Conservation Officer shares what inspired her to write the book. She touches on what it means to be a woman working in the male-dominated field of...

Black Friday is officially renamed as "Green Friday"! Hear how Tanna, Megan, Rachel and Julia are spending that day (and Thanksgiving Weekend) outdoors, rather than in a crowded store.

Rachel and Julia share their fun pheasant hunting stories, while convincing you to hit field this season. Hear why they hunt pheasant, funny first timer stories and how to convince family to eat game meat. You are sure to get a chuckle from this episode.

Fun and unique, bowfishing requires absolutely no previous angling experience, making it ideal for newbie fishers. If you’re looking to make your first bowfishing steps, you’ve come to the right place. Bowfishing is hunting fish using a bow and arrow. Tanna share tips for the beginners.

Learn how to prepare a family pleasing meal using the Dutch oven. Our guest, Kayla Lyon, Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shares her passion for outdoor cooking. We talk with Mrs. Lyon about the technique of cooking in cast iron and what additional tools are needed. She also shares two amazing recipes.

What is human dimensions and how does it relate to this podcast? This episode we dig into a research approach behind outdoor skills. Here about their projects and their passion for the outdoors! Katherine Graham is a PHD student working towards a Doctorate of Philosophy in Natural Resource Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Iris McFarlin is a Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Nebr...

October 21 is National Reptile Awareness Day! Monica Macoubrie, Project Wild Coordinator with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission shares her passion and wealth of knowledge of reptiles. What exactly defines an animal as reptile? Monica tells us! This Awareness Day promotes education, conservation, and appreciation for reptiles.

Fall hunting season is here! Preparing for a hunt is much more than just purchasing the permit and gathering gear. Safety should be the first thing on your mind. This episode we get serious with Megan Wisecup, Iowa's Hunter Education Administrator. Hear how you, as an adult, are encouraged to take a Hunter Education class. She also reminds us of very important safety procedures to always follow.

Camping chair (or bucket), wearing all camouflage (or shorts), Coke (or Dr. Pepper), morning (or night); guests Aaron Hershberger and Jeff Rawlinson share their dove hunting expertise with us. As avid dove hunters, they share steps on what will help us be successful in the field! Just don't forget to pack plenty of shells!

Like many hunting mentors, Sophia is passionate, motivating and a successful hunter. Being a young female mentor is one of a kind! Her how she shares her passion for the outdoors with other youngsters! And we are very excited to have her as a new co-host on She Goes Outdoors.

What started as a causal conversation, between Micaela and Julia, while drinking a glass of wine, has now morphed She Goes Outdoors beyond just a podcast. This episode we introduce new co-costs from two different states. And hear how She Goes Outdoors is being delivered to your doorstep!

Discover mushroom hunting with Julie Geiser. We cover the basics of mushroom hunting, identification and the common mushrooms of Nebraska.

Look no further than your own home for the ultimate camp out adventure. The “getaway” your family needs is only feet away from your front door. Set-up a tent, build a campfire and roast delicious s'more all at home. Learn how you can participate in Nebraska Game and Park's #CampAtHomeNE Micaela and Julia share fun activities they are doing with their kids.

Michele Furher a Biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission spends her time outdoors working to preserve our natural lands. The "heat" of her job is conducting superscribed burns on public and private lands. Michele tells us about her super cool job and why prescribed burning is important to our ecosystem.

Meet Christy Christiansen, an Outdoor Educator with the Nebraska Game and Parks. How is she keeping busy while quarantined.

April is National Frog Month. Find a wetland area to hear the sounds of our local frogs singing.

Bonus Edition - Camping season is here. Take time to organize your camping list. What things would you take camping? Listen in as Micaela shares 5 things she plans to take on a camping trip with her son. Make the outdoors part of your normal.

Making outdoors part of your new normal? Currently not spending an hour or more driving to the office? Substitute that time replacing line in a fishing pole. Fishing line gets brittle over time and should be replaced at least once a year. Scheduling fishing pole maintenance on your new normal schedule.

Take time for a recess outdoors. Listen for at least five things you can do right in your front yard. Now is the time to prepare for camping, hunting season, go fishing or watch birds. Stay safe by self distancing yourself outdoors!

Don't let the current health concerns and social distancing keep you from preparing for the spring turkey hunting season. Micaela shares the process she is working through to pick out a new ground blind. While she would much rather be in the store, she takes the safe route and researches all the options online.

Micaela shares her experience at the National Wild Turkey Federation in Nashville, TN. Julia also goes on the road to interview Caitlin Rodiek at Mahoney State Park. Caitlin shares how she is specially connected to the park. She is a mom, outdoor enthusiast, adult onset hunter and angular, and an inspiration to all of us! Join us (and her kiddos) for a fun interview right in the park! how she She...

This Valentines Day, forget sending a mushy card to a love one. Rather, share a wildlife love story! Love is in the air among the animals too. Monica Macoubrie is back to share the crazy things wildlife do during their mating process! How do they swipe to find a mate?