“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
There is something special about watching a woman step into the veld, rifle in hand, eyes fixed on the horizon and completely at home in the wild.
For our September issue, we celebrate the women who hunt, women who have grown up around hunting, women who discovered it later in life, mothers who share their passion with their children, and those who are quietly carving out their own place in the hunting world.
Women have always been part of hunting, conservation, and the traditions that surround them. Yet their stories are sometimes not told loudly enough. This month, we want to change that.
Behind every successful hunt is more than the moment of the shot. There are early mornings, long walks, missed opportunities, lessons learned, friendships forged, and countless hours spent simply being in nature. There is also the responsibility that comes with hunting: respecting the animal, understanding the land, and contributing to the conservation of the wild places we value so deeply.
Our female hunters bring their own perspectives, experiences, and strengths to all of this. Some hunt for the challenge, some for the connection to nature, some for the food on the table, and many for a combination of all of these reasons. Whatever the reason, their passion deserves to be celebrated.
So, to the women who rise before dawn, carry the rifle, walk the mountains, sit quietly in the blind, teach their daughters and sons, support conservation, and continue to challenge perceptions, this issue is for you. Here’s to the women who hunt, the women who inspire, and the wild places that bring us together.
Enjoy the issue.
