Carolee answers these questions, and others, as she explores what to look for in your first shotgun. The sport of bowhunting is drawing more women than ever. Here Carolee offers some straight-arrow advice on getting started, including what type of bow to choose, proper draw weight, fit, arrows, and accessories. Read why Shemane Nugent, wife of Motor City Madman Ted Nugent, is just crazy about bowhunting. Carolee finds an alternative.
Women can enjoy shooting while pregnant, provided they take normal precautions.
Women learn shooting differently than men, says an expert instructor. And they often make better students. Happily, there are more today than ever, and their numbers are growing. Though women guides have come to the field in different ways, and for different reasons, they share a love of the outdoors, and an ability to communicate well with their clients, both male and female. Not long ago the author had no use for hunting.