HSCF MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

LIFE MEMBER

Get To Know Me! MEMBER

5 Minutes With HSCF Life Member Jody Simpson

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER OF HSCF?

I became a lifetime member in 2013, but have been attending since 1984.

2. WHY DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN HSCF?

I began attending with my now husband, Michael Simpson, at the age of 17. I had little experience with guns and no hunting experience when I attended my first HSCF Convention. I mostly remember listening to the ladies speak of their adventures in places far from home. While I had heard of men hunting, it was amazing to hear the strong involvement from women hunters. I continued to attend events and listen to experienced outdoorsmen and women and learned the importance of us all supporting our hunting heritage and outdoor way of life.

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING AN HSCF MEMBER? I especially love and appreciate the kindness and comradery of the members of HSCF. My favorite group within HSCF would be the Gazelles. The Gazelles welcome women of all ages, with or without hunting experience, to attend outdoor events, shopping opportunities, wine tastings, and more while supporting our youth and their hunting rights for future generations.

4. WHAT IS OR WAS YOUR CAREER FIELD?

Retired Special Education School Principal with a shotgun, but I am ready to learn how to shoot a bow.

6. WHAT IS THE ONE ITEM YOU

WOULD HAVE IF YOU

WERE SHIPWRECKED

ON AN ISLAND?

This is probably the worst answer, but I would want bug spray. Have you seen the TV show, ‘Naked and Afraid?’

7. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST CHALLENGING

HUNTING EXPERIENCE?

Definitely shooting my Chamois off a snow-covered mountain after jumping out of a helicopter with Paul Bamber in New Zealand.

8. OF ALL THE SPECIES YOU HAVE HUNTED, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY? I did not hunt much until after my children went off to college as I wanted them to always take the shot. So, I was in my 40’s when I really started hunting. I shot my eland in Namibia, after much tracking and him on the run. Quite the adventure!

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican

10. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THE 18-YEAROLD VERSION OF YOURSELF?

5. PREFERRED HUNTING WEAPONRIFLE, SHOTGUN OR BOW? I love my 308 rifle, and I’m fairly good Travel and experience as much as you can with family and good friends as these will be the memories you cherish most.