Meet Arianna Iappini – Artemis Ambassador, apprentice falconer, and edible ecosystem designer

In this episode, Arianna takes us on a journey into the heart of habitat restoration and ecological gardening. With her unique lens as a falconer and ecosystem educator, she shares practical, regenerative practices that help us garden in harmony with nature—and reveals why these choices matter far beyond our backyards.

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Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi for a powerful conversation with Artemis Ambassador Kate Ahnstrom and the National Wildlife Federation’s Aviva Glasser. Together, they unpack the Farm Bill—what it is, why it matters, and how it directly impacts hunters, anglers, and the broader outdoor community.

From Kate’s journey as a “late-onset adult hunter” to Aviva’s work shaping conservation policy, this episode explores the intersection of personal passion and public policy. Learn how sportswomen can take action to ensure the Farm Bill continues to protect our lands, wildlife, and outdoor traditions for generations to come.

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Explore the lives of cowgirl sportswomen! Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi as she chats with Artemis ambassadors Stevie DeSomber, Bianca Thomas, and Emma Brown about their unique journeys in the ranching world and as sportswomen.

Learn how these incredible women connect their passion for the outdoors with their commitment to food security, holistic wellness, and wildlife conservation. From regenerative bison ranching and horse training to guiding fly fishing trips and hunting for sustenance, discover how their diverse experiences showcase the deep relationship between land stewardship, sustainable food systems, and thriving outdoor lifestyles.

Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and learn how they're empowering the next generation of conservationists and challenging traditional stereotypes in the Western world.

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In this special Pride Month episode of the Artemis Podcast, Program Manager Annita Lucchesi is joined by Artemis co-founder Jess Johnson and ambassadors Jayne Henson and Gabriele Rolland for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging, and leadership in the sporting and conservation world.

Jayne and Gabriele share their experiences as queer individuals navigating the outdoor and hunting spaces—offering honest reflections on what it means to show up authentically in places that haven’t always felt welcoming. Together, the group explores the strength of community, the importance of visibility, and why creating space for all identities in the outdoors isn’t just liberating—it’s critical to the future of conservation.

Whether you're a lifelong hunter or just finding your way into the field, this episode offers meaningful insights on connection, resilience, and reimagining who belongs in the wild.

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As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!

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What’s really standing in the way of good science—and what does it mean for hunters? Join hosts Annita Lucchesi and Paige McMahon as they sit down with bat biologist and Artemis ambassador alum Dr. Dana Green for a candid conversation about the unseen pressures facing conservation researchers today. From fieldwork to policy battles, this episode serves as a powerful call to action for sportswomen to advocate for the protection of public lands and the scientific research essential for their future, offering a message of solidarity for women navigating careers in science.

As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!

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This episode of Artemis, Program Manager Annita Lucchesi sits down with Mary Lynn, Artemis Lease Manager in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, and Kelly Ott, a passionate hunter and mentor, to talk about the power of place—and what it means to have access to land and a community that uplifts women in the outdoors. Mary and Kelly share the story behind Artemis’ 1,700-acre lease in Tennessee, how it’s creating opportunities for women to learn skills from land management to hunting, and why mentorship is at the heart of it all. From first-time hunters to lifelong woodswomen, this conversation is full of laughs, heart, and a whole lot of inspiration.

As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!

Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/

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Join Artemis’ Mary Lynn, lease manager and passionate outdoorswoman, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Artemis Sportswomen’s Tennessee hunting lease. Nestled in the Cumberland Mountains, this 1700-acre property is a hub for learning, connection, and hands-on conservation. From a sustainable, hand-built camp to a gear closet stocked for every outdoor pursuit—deer hunting, turkey calling, fly fishing, and more—this episode showcases how Artemis is empowering women to dive into the outdoors, get their hands dirty, and shape wild spaces from the ground up.

As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!

Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/

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Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi and Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon as they explore a pioneering conservation initiative: an all-women's hunting lease in Tennessee, managed by Artemis. Guests Ashley Chance and Mary Lynn share the story behind the lease, discussing the difficulties women face accessing hunting land, especially in the Southeast. They highlight how this project provides a safe community, builds confidence, and uniquely empowers women by teaching practical land management skills—from running equipment to planning prescribed burns—fostering a deeper connection to conservation and creating potential leaders in the outdoors.

As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!

Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/

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The Artemis Podcast is back! We’re so excited to share stories with you and explore the millions of ways to be a sportswoman.

Join Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon and Artemis Ambassador Megan Plete as they speak with our new program manager, Annita Lucchesi!

Artemis, the sportswomen’s initiative at the National Wildlife Federation, recently welcomed Annita Lucchesi as its new program manager. Lucchesi has over a decade of experience advocating for policy at the Tribal, state, and federal levels. Most recently, she served as the founder and executive director of Sovereign Bodies Institute, a community-based research institute focused on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous people.

“It’s an honor to serve in this role, especially as a Cheyenne woman. I am fortunate to come from a family and community full of strong advocates for land, water, and wildlife, and I believe hunters and anglers have an important role to play in safeguarding our wildlife and landscapes for the next generation,” Lucchesi said. “My people place a high value on women’s leadership and a close connection to the land, and I am thrilled to honor those teachings by bringing my passion and experience to help Artemis sportswomen become some of the strongest conservation leaders in the nation.”

Lucchesi holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Arizona and has nearly two decades of experience as a cartographer. She travels between her Tribal community in southeast Montana and rural northern California, where she grew up and maintains close community ties. She is an avid outdoorswoman who fishes, hikes, and harvests from the land as a way to maintain her cultural traditions as an Indigenous woman.

As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype—we embrace being our full, authentic selves. There is no single definition of a sportswoman. Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders in both the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success, modeling women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well.

Join us in elevating sportswomen as leaders in both sporting and conservation!

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You better be hungry for this episode! Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi shows Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon and YOU how to make contemporary recipes with Indigenous ingredients such as steelhead, elk, huckleberries, and wild rice. 

RECIPE 

While these recipes are not traditional to any tribe, they do utilize traditional Indigenous foods. The goal in sharing these recipes is to remind folks that Indigenous foods are more accessible than we realize, highly versatile, easy to work with, and usable in a wide variety of cooking styles. Whether you’re Indigenous or not, Indigenous foods belong in your kitchen! Every ingredient used is Indigenous to the Americas.  

Note: I am a home cook that does not believe in precise measurements. For that reason, you won’t see specific measurements in the ingredient lists below. Instead, I use descriptions of texture to give you a feel for what it should look or feel like as you go. As always, do what feels right for your palate and the size of the party you’re cooking for.  

Prickly Pear Glazed Steelhead 

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Wild Rice & Elk Meatballs 

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Roasted Maple Chili Sweet Potatoes & Mushrooms 

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