Wild Instinct Design Co.

08/20/2025

It’s early and I’m organizing in the shop, for probably one of the biggest moose I’ve ever worked on — coming all the way down from the Yukon. 🫎

A little backstory that comes into context here… this summer my friend Zoe and I had what I’ll forever call the adventure of a lifetime. We drove from Kamloops all the way to Whitehorse and did it all: hot springs, riding horses up mountains, and fishing days I’ll remember when I’m old and can’t fish anymore. I even caught my first grayling in one of the most breathtaking spots I’ve ever seen.

On that trip, we ended up at the Fireweed Market, where I met one of the kindest ladies — a fellow small business owner who makes earrings out of fur (so right up my alley!). We clicked instantly. She told me, “If we ever get anything worth mounting, I want you to do it.” I laughed and said, “Girl, I’m in Kamloops — that’s a long haul!” But she was serious.

Clearly.

Fast forward to yesterday… she called and said, “Will you take our moose?” Her buddy the trucker is hauling it down and she needed my address. And friends, this isn’t just any moose. This is a 66-inch Yukon bull in velvet. Let the pictures speak for themselves.

Usually, the season kicks off slow for August— a sheep, deer or two, maybe a moose. This year? We’re starting off with a BANG.

Thank you, as always, for supporting small businesses like mine. Every story, every connection, every animal has a legacy — and I’m honored to be part of it.

Jessii

08/20/2025

🥵. The truth about early season hunts.

08/19/2025

08/19/2025

We’re coming up on the 4th Annual Leon Muir Memorial Fishing Derby, and I’m so grateful to be part of it with Nakayla.

All proceeds go to Blue House Recovery here in Kamloops—a men’s recovery home that provides not only sobriety, but life skills, structure, and community.

Thank you to the businesses who’ve contributed, those who’ve given their time, the auction items, and most of all—my clients. Without you, I wouldn’t be able to help support something so meaningful.

When you support Wild Instinct Design, part of what you spend goes back into our community. A healthy community has a ripple effect—when our community is healing, families are healthier too.

Thank you for supporting my work, community and recovery,

Jessii

08/17/2025

This fall will be my last waterfowl hunt with Red, my once-in-a-lifetime gun dog. It’s hard to even write that — so many years, retrieves, and adventures together, from the prairies to way up north. Red has lived such a full, beautiful life, and I feel so privileged to have been alongside him for every moment.

With that, I’m retiring my waterfowl camo. It’s bittersweet, but it’s time. I want to thank my client Kalvin — the camo is heading to a new home with his girlfriend, Ieesha. Kalvin has a beautiful gundog, Winnie, who coming along wonderfully, and I’m excited to see new memories being made with this gear.

A special thank you also to my friend Taylor, who will be doing a “last hunt” photoshoot for Red and me. It means so much to capture this chapter before it closes.

This camo holds years of memories for me, and now it will carry on in new hands, with new stories. I’m grateful for every retrieve, every trip, every mile with Red — and grateful to pass along tradition and gear that meant so much to us.

Thanks for reading,

Jessii