Alyson Rausch

Hello! My name is Alyson (Aly) Rausch, I am 23 years old and I am from Central Wisconsin! Since I can remember, I have been involved in the outdoors. Even before I had my hunter’s safety license, my Dad would take my sister and I out duck and pheasant hunting. I didn’t have a gun, of course, but would happily follow Dad around and carry his birds for him. Once I was old enough to actually hunt, I was on every hunt I could get. I even started to go along on my Dad’s week long duck hunting trip to North Dakota every October along with his friends who are still like second fathers to me. Up until about 7 or 8 years ago, waterfowl and bird hunting were my passion. Then I decided to test out deer hunting which was a big change for me. At first I wasn’t really into it, until I picked up an old Browning compound bow my Dad had sitting in our basement. I was so excited to learn about bow hunting! I got the old bow fixed up and tested for strength, and soon I was bagging my first buck, EVER. From that moment on, I have not only fallen in love with archery hunting, but the practice and art of archery. Another main game I pursue are black bear. About 6 years ago I asked a friend (now boyfriend) who hunts with hounds if I could tag along on a bear hunting weekend. Again…I was hooked instantly, and now I have even added my very own hound to our pack. Besides hunting, I love to fish both open and hard water. Ice fishing definitely takes the cake though, because there is nothing like the excitement of watching your tip-up pop up and pulling a nice Walleye or Northern Pike though the ice.
In short, if it involves hunting, fishing, or the outdoors…I’m in!

Hunt Confidently with a Tree Stand Safety Harness
There is hardly a moment I am not secured to the tree my stand is in. Hunt more confidently with a tree stand safety system!

How to Train a Bird Dog {{Training a Hunting Dog}}
With all of our family hunting dogs, I have witnessed and experienced how truly simple it can be to train a bird dog.

Traveling in Wisconsin {{Hunting, Hiking, and Eating}}
Traveling in Wisconsin, in my opinion, is a triple threat. Great hunting, beautiful parks, and delicious food.

First Aid {{10 Necessities for the Outdoorsman}}
If you plan to make your own first aid kit to keep at the ready for your outdoor excursions, these are 10 items you should include!

Mastering Archery: A Guide to Becoming a Better Shooter
I am a self-taught archer, but here are a few tips I can offer new archers from my journey in bow-hunting.

Public Land: Putting the Unity Back in Community
Being an outdoorsman comes with great responsibility, not only to the game we pursue but to those around us – on our public land.

Is Your Wild Game Safe to Eat?
Animals are hosts for all kinds of diseases resulting from parasites, viruses, injury, or infection. Here’s how to know if it’s safe to eat.

Venison Recipe: Stir Fry You’ll Love
This recipe for venison stri fry is one you’ll want to add to the rotation! It’s a great way to use your canned venison.

FlyFixed Reusable Fly Trap: Total Bust or Product You can Trust?
Drastically reduce flies with the safe and non-toxic option provided by FlyFixed. You’ll see results with this reusable fly trap.