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Q: Why might an all-female group like yours be appealing

for women both interested and already experienced in the
outdoors? What dynamic does it bring?

VIA FACEBOOK Being a group made up of only women, it makes it easier to ask
questions or seek advice from other women comfortably. We
have members who are extremely experienced, and some that
are not. However, there is always someone willing to help those
who need it. It is a comfortable, positive, upbeat and safe way
to express ourselves and receive nothing but positive feedback.

Q: How can this group help women engage
more in the outdoor community?

Our group helps women to realize that they are not alone. There
are several of us out there. The more we can engage and introduce
other women, the more the female hunting/fishing statistic
increases. Oklahoma has free fishing days, so I hope to one day
have events where women can meet up to learn to fish. Also, it’s a
way for our members to meet in person all while engaging with the
community to show that there are women who love the outdoors.
Peggy W.C., right, hosted some family friends on a fishing trip.
We hunt. We fish. We will empower each other!
VIA FACEBOOK VIA FACEBOOK

Paula W. took a buck on a controlled hunt this past season. “This Facebook group of women
Peggy W.C. enjoys fishing for crappie and catfish on Lake are very helpful, supportive, and it is great to have the different perspectives on various
Eufaula. “We share all of the catfish that we catch. However, outdoor activities. ... Out of all the Facebook groups I am a part of, this one I treasure the
we are pretty stingy with our crappie!” most because it supports Oklahomans.”

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