#107: Brittany Redden is an archery hunter, mom, instructional designer, and children's book author who believes some of the best lessons in life are learned outside.
Based in Oklahoma, Brittany spends her free time hunting elk, deer, and turkeys, fishing at the lake, camping, and exploring the outdoors with her family. In this episode of Reckoning, we talk about her journey into hunting and archery, chasing elk, and what it looks like to continue pursuing adventure while raising a family.
We also dive into motherhood and Brittany's mission to raise good, happy, healthy daughters by using the outdoors as a natural classroom—giving them space to learn, explore, get dirty, and see the word of God in action.
That same mission led Brittany to become a children's book author. Through her hunting and camping-themed books, including her latest, Autumn's First Turkey, she blends adventure and education to introduce kids to hunting, nature, and the lessons that can only be learned outside.
This conversation is about more than hunting. It's about motherhood, raising capable kids, continuing to chase your own adventures, and passing a love of the outdoors on to the next generation.
Pull up a chair around the fire—welcome to Reckoning.
Connect with Brittany:
Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/brittanyredden
Signed Books & Design Services: https://brittanyredden.square.site/
Instagram: @mrsredden92
TikTok: @bredden19
Chapters:
00:32 Introduction to Brittany Redden and Bow Hunting
00:57 Hunting Experiences and Family Life
01:47 Becoming a Children's Book Author and Outdoor Appreciation
01:47 Connecting through social media as women hunters
03:36 Getting started with archery: tips and encouragement
07:35 Evolution of bows and shooting techniques
11:27 Hunting in Oklahoma and Colorado: landscape differences
13:26 First successful elk hunt in Colorado
16:29 Challenges of high-altitude hunting
18:42 Family and hunting: involving kids in the outdoors
22:23 Chasing elk: a detailed hunt story
28:25 Hunting tips for beginners and gear advice
29:41 Maybe edit out
29:45 The Thrill of the Hunt
36:11 The Emotional Moment of Success
41:16 The Challenge of Packing Out
44:01 The Aftermath: Dental Drama
45:15 The Pursuit of Mule Deer
51:35 Balancing Family and Hunting
52:56 Meal Prep for Outdoor Adventures
57:56 Incorporating Kids into Outdoor Life
01:03:05 The Journey of Writing Children's Books
01:10:06 Understanding Nature Through a Child's Eyes
01:11:42 Identity Shifts: Hunter, Mother, Author
01:13:51 Processing Game: Tips and Tricks
01:23:36 Embracing the Chaos of Outdoor Parenting
01:25:14 Future Adventures and Book Releases
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