18. PART 2: A New Hunter's Journey in the Women Hunt Program with Renée Thornton, Emily Richett, Jessica Braunstein & Jodie Bland

This is the second episode in a special series with Renée Thornton, founder of Women Hunt.

If you missed the first episode, listen to the first part over at episode 17 for a full introduction to Women Hunt.

Today we continue the conversation with Renée Thornton, founder of the Women HuntTM program, joined by two other graduates from the 2024 class, Jodie Bland and Jessica Braunstein. In this episode, we dive deeper into the transformative experiences at the FTW Ranch, from rifle training to the emotion of the first hunt, and explore how the program impacts lives far beyond the field.

Episode Highlights

• [0:02:00] Introduction of guests and a heartfelt recap of the Women HuntTM experience.
• [0:15:30] Emily reflects on the challenges and triumphs during rifle training at FTW Ranch.
• [0:24:15] Renée shares insights into the importance of mentorship and the transformation observed during the program.
• [0:33:40] Jodie recounts the emotional depth of supporting Emily during her first harvest and plans to pass on her knowledge to her children.
• [0:42:10] Jessica discusses the seamless training process that prepared her for a successful first hunt and her mission to bring more awareness to hunting's role in conservation.
• [0:50:25] Renée recommends next steps for all women who want to start or continue their hunting and outdoors journeys.

Next Steps

• Learn More About Women Hunt & Connect! Explore the program at the Wild Sheep Foundation and consider applying if you’re ready to embark on your hunting journey. Also check out the "Women in Hunting" community and share your story!
• Watch the Blood Origins film Lionheart