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S2 Episode 2: Aubree Cook with Pack Out Taxidermy | Archery, Hunting, and Motherhood: Finding Confidence and Purpose Again

January 18, 2026 • Kim Palmer-Nicks & Austin Bell • Season 2 • Episode 2

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Episode 2 – From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hunter: Aubree Cook on Archery, Identity, and Finding Joy Again

In Episode 2 of the Halfway Feral Podcast, Kim and Austin sit down with Aubree Cook, a mom, hunter, and taxidermist, to talk about how hunting changed her life during one of its hardest seasons.

Aubree shares how the struggles of being a stay-at-home mom led her to discover archery—and how picking up a bow gave her back a sense of power, confidence, and joy she didn’t even realize she had lost. What started as curiosity turned into a deep connection to hunting, personal responsibility, and eventually a career in taxidermy.

This episode explores identity, motherhood, mental health, and why hunting can be more than a hobby—it can be a lifeline for women searching for purpose, strength, and themselves again.

🎙️ This episode covers:

Motherhood and losing (and reclaiming) your identity
How archery builds confidence and mental strength
Finding empowerment through hunting
Women carving their place in the outdoor world
Turning passion into purpose through taxidermy

Perfect for moms, hunters, and outdoorswomen who’ve ever felt stuck—and are ready to feel capable again.

Follow Aubree on instagram at @packouttaxidermy

Got an outdoor adventure story to share? We'd love to hear it! Email us at halfwayferal@gmail.com to be a guest on the show.