Welcome to Part 1 of our new Blaze Series where we talk to those who have been transformed by attending Women Hunt's Field to Fork scholarship program. Hear their fun, moving, inspirational stories and the ways they are giving back.
Dana Dykema sits down with two members of the original 2021 Women Hunt class to talk about the ripple effect of saying yes; Laura Carter and Danny Henderson. Laura shares the deeply personal reason she applied after walking through cancer, loss, and the need to keep growing. Danny explains how a Facebook post, a birthday deadline, and a gut feeling led her to apply and end up changing the direction of her life.
You'll hear how FTW Ranch gave them the confidence to learn, how the women-only program creates real mentorship, and why the bond between classmates has lasted long after the trip ended. Laura and Danny break down the training, the patience of the instructors, and the unexpected power of showing up as a beginner without fear of looking foolish. We also get into the hunts that followed: mule deer, elk, turkeys, antelope, Axis deer, and even an unforgettable Africa story involving lions, a rhino, and a camp in the bush. Laura talks about the hunt that led her to her current husband, Thomas, while Danny shares how her family has embraced her new identity as a hunter, including her daughter Steph's first turkey.
There is plenty here for women who want to start hunting, for seasoned hunters looking for a boost of motivation, and for anyone who needs proof that it is never too late to become the kind of person who does hard things. If you want encouragement, practical hunting talk, and two women with infectious energy who are still leveling up, this one belongs in your queue.
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