R3 2.0 Anchor Track

Women in Hunting

The fastest-growing segment of the outdoor community. A dedicated space where women mentor women, gear fits right, and your first hunt doesn't feel like an audition.

Find a Mentor Upcoming Events

Official Partner: NWTF Women in the Outdoors

TSI is proud to partner with the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors program, reaching over 11,000 women each year through more than 250 events nationwide.

Women-Led ProGuide Mentors

🏹

Eva Shockey

Bowhunter, author, advocate. Mentor for first-time big game hunters.

🦆

Melissa Bachman

Host of Winchester Deadly Passion. Waterfowl and big game specialist.

🦃

Brenda Valentine

NWTF's "First Lady of Hunting." Turkey hunting legend. 45+ years of mentorship.

🦌

Tiffany Lakosky

Co-host of Crush with The Lakoskys. Whitetail expert, hands-on trainer.

🧍‍♀️

Kristy Titus

Elk hunting athlete, Pursue The Wild. Backcountry and physical prep coach.

🎯

Request a Local Mentor

Match with a certified woman hunter within 100 miles of your zip code.

Women-Only Events Calendar

  • May 4Ladies First Turkey Camp - Cookeville, TNNWTF WITO
  • Jun 15Women's Archery Intro Clinic - 23 statesNWTF WITO
  • Jul 20Doe Camp Weekend - Stillwater, MNMN DNR
  • Aug 12Women on the Wing: Dove Hunt - KansasPheasants Forever
  • Sep 7Ladies Elk Boot Camp - Bozeman, MTTSI Partner
  • Oct 5Women's Whitetail Workshop - 15 statesQDMA
  • Nov 2Sisterhood Waterfowl Weekend - ARDelta Waterfowl

Gear Recommendations for Women

Clothing

Prois Hunting

Women-designed performance hunting apparel. Engineered fits, not shrunk men's patterns. Sizes 0–3X.

Clothing

Girls with Guns Clothing

Women-owned. Feminine camo patterns (Midnight, Hunters Moon) with genuine field performance.

Clothing

SHE Outdoor

Bass Pro's women's outdoor line. Affordable layering and waterproof options. Available nationwide.

Firearms

Weatherby Camilla

Rifle purpose-built for women. Shorter stock, narrower grip, lighter weight. No cost compromise.

Archery

Mathews Atlas / Prima

Compact draw lengths (22.5"–27.5"), low letoff, designed for female shooter biomechanics.

Boots

LaCrosse Women's Alphaburly

Narrower heel, wider toe box, calf-fit specific for women. Scent-free rubber.

Success Stories

"I started at 38, never held a firearm. Kent and my local WITO mentor walked me through my first turkey at Ladies First Camp. That bird changed my life."

— Sarah M., TN

"Finding clothing that actually fit me in the blind made the difference. I wasn't cold, I wasn't uncomfortable, I was hunting."

— Jessica R., MN

"The mentorship match paired me with a woman elk hunter 40 miles away. Three years later I'm the mentor."

— Danielle H., MT

Community & Forums

Women's TSI Forum

Private, women-only forum subset. Ask anything. No judgment, no mansplaining. Moderated by TSI women staff.

Enter Forum

1-on-1 Mentorship Matching

Our algorithm pairs you with a certified woman mentor by species, region, and experience level. Women with women — always your option.

Get Matched