Description
Women now make up a third of all new hunters in America. So why does it still feel so hard to break in?
Taniya Bethke, Director of Operations for the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, joins the Ascend Podcast to unpack what's driving the growth and what's still holding people back.
What We Cover
00:00 — Women are changing the future of hunting
01:18 — Meet Tanya Bethke
02:29 — Connecting to the outdoors
03:53 — The rise of women in hunting and shooting sports
06:18 — Representation, diversity, and telling better outdoor stories
10:04 — The changing face of firearm ownership in America
12:30 — What actually works: skills, community, and mentorship
13:03 — Creating pathways for women and new hunters
16:12 — Teaching conservation through hunting
18:52 — Knowing where your food comes from
22:49 — Advice for new hunters - don’t be afraid to start
25:28 — Why this is an exciting time for conservation
27:42 — How to find your state R3 coordinator and get involved
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