{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ASCEND by Ducks Unlimited","title":"Why More Women Than Ever Are Getting Into Hunting","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1698,"description":"Discover how women are entering hunting and shooting sports faster than ever—and where to find the support to get started.\n\nHost Bethany Beathard sits down with Taniya Bethke, Director of Operations for the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, to discuss the growth of women in hunting, mentorship opportunities, and the programs helping newcomers feel confident in the outdoors. \nFrom adult-onset hunters and first-time firearm owners to mentorship networks and state-led programs, Taniya shares what’s driving participation growth and why social support may be the single most important factor in helping women stay involved. The conversation also explores representation, inclusion, family participation, and how outdoor organizations are adapting to meet the needs of modern audiences.\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nWhy women are one of the fastest-growing segments in hunting\nHow mentorship programs help new hunters succeed\nWhat R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) means\nWhy social support matters more than gear or experience\nHow state agencies and organizations help people get started\nThe connection between food sourcing, conservation, and hunting\nWhere to find programs and resources near you\n\nFollow along for more real conversations, outdoor stories, and insights from women shaping the future of hunting and conservation.\nJoin the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rvKV-HpqqpvPlV_Qenn_UFO0lAzZ3dIe2XbjAE1Rl9A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYmI2/N2Q2YWJiN2YyZjBk/YzY3MmViYjBiNzc1/ZjBjOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}