“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Blunder. Mistake. Faux pas. You name it. Hunting is definitely a male-dominated sport. I think most men love a woman who shows interest, asks questions, and is willing to go outdoors.
However, men can make a few mistakes when hunting with women.
Acting like they know it all: Yes, maybe a man has been hunting his whole life, but it doesn’t mean that a female isn’t a hunter herself or has at least been around hunters.
Acting like we know nothing: Maybe some women haven’t hunted their whole lives, but we can all agree that a woman’s sixth sense and questions are something to stay attuned to.
{Read: What do you call a female hunter?!}
Not listening to questions and advice: Just because a woman is, well, a woman, doesn’t mean she can’t offer a new perspective or ask a legit question.
Putting us in the wrong gear: We don’t need the same gun as a man. We don’t need the same apparel as a man. We need gear made for a woman’s body. We need a gun made for a woman’s form.
Not teaching the basics and fundamentals of shooting: Slow down. Teach us. Give us time, and room, to learn. Definitely, big mistakes men make when they hunt with women!
Putting us in “boring” situations: If a lady likes action, do NOT sit her in a stand in the freezing cold for hours. It’s boring and will turn her off to the sport.
What are the biggest mistakes men make when they hunt with women?
Love this! Great article.