I've taught a lot of young women in my hunter ed classes, about a 50:50 ratio to young men in fact. So the desire to hunt seems about the same for both sexes at a young age. I'm a man, so I don't presume to know the reason I don't see more women in the field by themselves, but if I was to guess, it's because of the small percentage of men who take exception to women participating in what they define as a "men's" activity. That attitude seems to make women uncomfortable. So they generally look for companions to hunt with. They don't go out alone. I know a few very capable and experienced women hunters. I just wish our hunting community allowed more women to feel comfortable doing what they love, without judgement, and without the insecurity of dealing with a few [bleep]. Women hunters that I have met and hunted with are every bit as competent, and enjoy themselves just as much as any man. But they are not as free to do what they want as most men. At least that's what I've observed.
Last edited by castnblast; 10/11/21.
