In this engaging episode of the Ignite podcast, host Dana Dykema asks Renée Thornton to recap her inspiring journey of becoming an adult-onset hunter and share the Genesis of the Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt program. Renée shares her personal story of navigating a corporate life in urban North America while embracing hunting as a means to source humane and ethical protein. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of entering the hunting world later in life, including overcoming fears and self-doubt and navigating the rigorous process of becoming a licensed firearm owner in Canada.

The episode also explores the inception and growth of the Women Hunt program, a transformative initiative under the Wild Sheep Foundation. Renée discusses the program's focus on skills training, mentorship, and conservation education, emphasizing the importance of community support and giving back. Listeners will learn about the program's flagship Field to Fork course and its impact on participants, as well as the broader mission to dispel misconceptions about hunting and promote ethical conservation practices.

Join Dana and Renée as they celebrate the power of passion, community, and service in driving change and fostering a supportive environment for women in the hunting and conservation spaces.

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