Author: Amanda Lynn Mayhew
Amanda Lynn Mayhew
This award-winning, tough outdoorswoman is a product of Northern Ontario, the Creator of Just Hunt INC. and producer and host of THAT Hunting Girl. This young woman has proved her worth as an athlete, inspirational speaker, angler, power sports enthusiast, sport shooting advocate, and an accomplished hunter whose mission it is to pass on the passion to our future.
The hunting world is changing, and at the same time, women are increasingly taking over as providers for their families. They know that the world of hunting is a world of sustainability, conservation, filling the freezer and passing our heritage down to our children. The number of women in this sport is visibly increasing by the year, in part due to the successes of programs and opportunities offered to them by other women and organizations in the industry. These programs include hands-on detailed “hunt camp” environments that cover everything from becoming comfortable with your firearm to scouting and harvesting your…
The hunting world is changing, and at the same time, women are increasingly taking over as providers for their families. They know that the world of hunting is a world of sustainability, conservation, filling the freezer and passing our heritage down to our children. The number of women in this sport is visibly increasing by the year, in part due to the successes of programs and opportunities offered to them by other women and organizations in the industry. These programs include hands-on detailed “hunt camp” environments that cover everything from becoming comfortable with your firearm to scouting and harvesting your…
Some of the greatest things about hunting are the stories we can share with others and the knowledge we can pass along. Recently, a tale of a hunt gone wrong came to mind while I was packing for an upcoming voyage. It got me thinking about how good things can come from bad moments. This incident occurred about 15 years ago. I was on my way to hunt in Northern Ontario. I packed as usual with my grandfather’s reversible, red-plaid and blaze-orange jacket, my 30.06 Weatherby rifle, a pair of work gloves and a bag of sweaters and jeans. I…
For me, hunting has always been a way of life. It was just what you did in a small town, and I never anticipated that hunting would become my livelihood, or that writing and producing television shows would be my way to share and inspire. Throughout this series of “Women in Hunting,” this column will focus on a different subject each issue, describing the importance of gear for women, women as a provider, and firearms for women. I’ll also discuss custom clothing, opportunities, giving back to women who are getting started, various outreach programs, and the growing role in television…