tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post1097360506724859709..comments2024-03-10T01:57:38.017-08:00Comments on NorCal Cazadora: These women want to hunt. Can you help?Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-58119964721942741732009-10-03T08:36:52.314-07:002009-10-03T08:36:52.314-07:00I've been very blessed that my husband always ...I've been very blessed that my husband always welcomes me on his hunts. When I first became interesting in hunting, my husband was %100 committed to teaching me what I needed to know and told me that I was always welcome to come on his hunting adventures. Unfortunately, I don't think all men think this way. <br /><br />There are those times I think that hunting provides great guy Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613569767758270754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-57815192849173595382009-09-30T19:29:16.802-07:002009-09-30T19:29:16.802-07:00Renee does have a very valid point... I've bee...Renee does have a very valid point... I've been the victim of wife jealousy and I'm married and have only gone with all the guys when my hubby is going too... it's just one of those things some women have a problem with. I'm thankful that jealousy is not something Hubby & I struggle with.<br /><br />One of the best places we found for meeting people who were willing to teach Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-67084262923286916952009-09-30T18:57:26.723-07:002009-09-30T18:57:26.723-07:00That is unfortunate about how some other men act a...That <em>is</em> unfortunate about how some other men act around you. I know they're out there; I've been very lucky not to encounter any of them personally (or if I have, they've kept it to themselves).<br /><br />I, too, feel lucky to be a hunter. It took a cascade of events to make this happen - there were not guarantees.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-6332774076877057972009-09-30T18:34:14.072-07:002009-09-30T18:34:14.072-07:00i am SO fortunate to have a husband who loves to d...i am SO fortunate to have a husband who loves to deer hunt, and loves even more to teach me. he spends hours and hours, setting up my stands, cutting shooting lanes, and ensure i'll be in a safe area to hunt. we've been married over 25 years, but i've only been hunting the last 10; when i finally had time to spend on a new hobby. <br /><br />and, he's been a patient teacher - Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595003436919564733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-31487638713497435482009-09-29T07:25:28.174-07:002009-09-29T07:25:28.174-07:00It's never too late! Though I do find myself a...It's never too late! Though I do find myself a bit wistful that I didn't get to hunt in my extremely energetic 20s and 30s.<br /><br />I'm glad your brother's taking you hunting now, Neva. It's such a joy!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-32001884054088880822009-09-29T07:22:28.712-07:002009-09-29T07:22:28.712-07:00Thanks for this post! Found you through NPR's ...Thanks for this post! Found you through NPR's story on women hunters this a.m. I grew up in hunting family, but never was invited along w/the boys and men. Now, at 48, I'm learning from my 50-year-old brother who has been hunting for as long as he can remember. I want to put good, healthy food on the table and learn some skills.ntrenishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16822714071000728167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-15076952326520922292009-09-28T17:47:31.264-07:002009-09-28T17:47:31.264-07:00Interesting that you bring up high fence, Albert. ...Interesting that you bring up high fence, Albert. High fence is exactly the kind of opportunity beginners really need. Planted pheasants, while not fenced, offer similar benefits: You <em>know</em> the new hunter is highly likely to get opportunity. And in the case of high-fence, that opportunity comes with a professional guide.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-82718407447068403612009-09-28T17:21:55.044-07:002009-09-28T17:21:55.044-07:00This is a point that I have touched upon several t...This is a point that I have touched upon several time while writing about high fence hunting. Everyone has to make an effort to take people with them, coach them, mentor them, and just flat out help them become hunters.<br /><br />Many just want to hold on to what they have, their lease, their "connection", their "in", with the only thought being, "It's mine, I workedAlbert A Raschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431765456546701021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-78871146367342385332009-09-28T17:00:40.772-07:002009-09-28T17:00:40.772-07:00I read this and almost feel guilty with the proble...I read this and almost feel guilty with the problems others are running into. In rural Idaho finding a place to hunt is not a problem. Private land is, but there is enough land that isn't private that there is no reason not to hunt.<br /><br />I agree, the time and money spent for 'Hunters Safety' is an investment and opens a lot of doors, so don't let the attitude of instant garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146805637459962923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-43392634588629175832009-09-28T16:21:39.665-07:002009-09-28T16:21:39.665-07:00Great point, Renee. I run around hunting with whoe...Great point, Renee. I run around hunting with whoever and not even thinking about jealousy issues - I don't get them from Boyfriend, and it just never occurs to me that my male hunting partners would get grief from their wives, because I just want ducks, not their men. But it can certainly be a consideration!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-65080477579637169562009-09-28T16:10:48.591-07:002009-09-28T16:10:48.591-07:00I've actually already started networking and h...I've actually already started networking and have asked a friend of mine to lead a few of the women from this weekend on a hunt soon. I also asked him to mention it to one of his DU buddies to nudge them into doing something or having one of the clubs put on a women's hunt. If you organize it, we will come! <br /><br />One thing he mentioned that I dont think has been mentioned as a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-31337679107755960762009-09-28T14:27:44.520-07:002009-09-28T14:27:44.520-07:00Renee, great to meet you too! Don't let up on ...Renee, great to meet you too! Don't let up on the friends who've offered to take you with them. Sometimes you have to be persistent. And honestly, they should love it too - it's really fun working with someone new and watching her discover all the things that were once new to you too.<br /><br />And Phillip, I LOVE the idea of hunt private land, take a new hunter with you.<br /><br />Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-7030587149780915552009-09-28T11:04:07.455-07:002009-09-28T11:04:07.455-07:00"I kinda want to get the message out to the b..."I kinda want to get the message out to the broader hunting public."<br /><br />You probably know this already, but you're building the platform to do just that...particularly all your hard work with CWA. <br /><br />A thought... think about how things like BOW got started, set a program in place to take that to the next step, and take it on the road! I know there were some Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-26923982345163864182009-09-28T11:02:28.417-07:002009-09-28T11:02:28.417-07:00It was great to meet you yesterday Holly. I am fo...It was great to meet you yesterday Holly. I am fortunate that I have become onvolved with my local Weimaraner and NAVHDA clubs and have met many people who are offering to take me out... we shall see if any of those offers actually pan out. <br /><br />I also hope to try to keep in touch with the women I met this weekend and hope that we all can try to get togehter again for a women's hunt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-45630359261305310812009-09-28T06:34:14.595-07:002009-09-28T06:34:14.595-07:00Doing it personally is a big commitment, and I kno...Doing it personally is a big commitment, and I know what you mean about not being able to take people to places you're allowed to hunt. I get invited to lots of nice hunts too, but it doesn't give me the right to bring other people along when I'm a guest myself.<br /><br />That's why I think this Cal Waterfowl program was fantastic - it was a great start. But probably every singleHolly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-5563295869488896952009-09-28T06:22:17.338-07:002009-09-28T06:22:17.338-07:00I've done my share to get what people I can in...I've done my share to get what people I can involved in hunting. But I completely no what you mean. I'm sure, even though I think I've been pretty diligent about getting new people involved, that I've probably missed a few people who really wanted to go.<br /><br />I can understand some hunters predicaments, though. I have one property I hunt that the property owner really onlySimplyOutdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074585345161430068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-79859041491175372412009-09-28T06:05:04.127-07:002009-09-28T06:05:04.127-07:00Sportingdays, it's awesome that you make so ma...Sportingdays, it's awesome that you make so many offers to help. I have another one who may need your help soon - but we can talk offline about that.<br /><br />It's interesting that you're hearing the hunter safety is the obstacle. For me - and many women I've come across - we want to be sure this is something we really want to do before we drop $500-$1,000 or more on a shotgun. Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-80697076316923088052009-09-28T04:50:35.056-07:002009-09-28T04:50:35.056-07:00Last year I attended a Becoming an Outdoor Woman p...Last year I attended a Becoming an Outdoor Woman program for goose hunting in Maryland. It was a fantastic program and all fifteen woman took their limit. We learned everything from the environmental stuff to goose calling (they even gave us our own goose call) to shooting techniques and the hunt with a guide, over "stuffers" no less. After that, I was hooked, I came back to PA and Shewee womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831306969117088982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-13068917932484632662009-09-27T21:44:55.906-07:002009-09-27T21:44:55.906-07:00I'm really glad to learn about the Birds Landi...I'm really glad to learn about the Birds Landing program. I think licensed gamebird clubs really play an important role in California in terms of educating, recruiting and offering opportunity (in a controlled and safe environment) to new hunters. These hunting preserves sometimes get maligned for the experiences they provide yet all the California preserves I know of offer special programs sportingdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871216533973980940noreply@blogger.com