Looking for something to do with her sons, at 40 years old, Diana Kincaid traveled to Wyoming to participate in a fly fishing workshop. Shortly after that all female workshop, Dianna started leading her own fly fishing trainings at Nebraska's BOW. She is also mentoring breast cancer patients with the Casting for Recovery.

Diana shares her fly fishing journey, talks techniques and explains why this outdoor sport is more than just a method of catching fish.

Who truly understands how to overcome unique barriers women face when embarking on a hunt? Other women, yes, they understand one another needs to be successful in the field. Women mentors are sharing their hunting knowledge, experiences and heritage with other females on their journey to the hunt through programs such as Share the HERitage. This network of female hunters reply on each other for knowledge, shared experiences, and confidence-building connection. Share the HERitage Director, Rachel Voss explains the mentoring program and how it is connected with First Hunt First Foundation.

Learn More: https://firsthuntfoundation.org/our-programs/share-the-heritage/

The Yuma Desert Doves Program, coordinated by Catherine Thompson, Yuma community, and the Arizona Game and Fish, is teaching females how to hunt through a real infield experience. A unique opportunities taking newcomers from the dove field to hunting Havelinas. SGO guest, Catherine Thompson tells all about the safe and fun ladies program happening in Arizona.

Peek into the past and see how women have shaped the wild places of North America, with Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

We suggest reading Monica's article along with listening to this episode! https://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2023/03/the-women-of-conservation/

Toss on your boots, grab the spile and bucket - its time to capture one of nature's sweetest gifts! March is maple syrup month in the state of Minnesota. Hearing about the process from Katie Chapman will have you licking your lips and reaching for the pancakes and venison! Yes, maple syrup on venison.

https://www.mnmaple.org/

What is a book you read as child that fired you up to be outdoors? Have a book you couldn't put down? A book that sparked your interest of the great outdoors? "Echo (Living Wild with the Orions) has been that book for both youth and adults. Author, Ron Rohrbaugh shares his experience with writing the book and provides insight on whats to come.

The beaver, master carpenters of the Animal Kingdom are building more than a luxury protective shelter and raise young. Also known as ecosystem engineers, beaver dams beneficially alter the surrounding environment more than any other mammal. Biodiversity began to suffer as beaver populations diminished - but why? How is a structure built by America's largest rodent so important to the natural landscape? Human built dams, Beaver Dam Analogues, or BDAs, what are they and what is the purchase?

Peeing or pooping outdoors is a real concern for women. We are human, when you got to go - you got to go! No hiding the truth, the process is not comfortable and can be messy. While we are this barefaced topic, seems fitting to also talk about the menstrual cycle. In light of these dilemmas, long time outdoor expert, Christy Christiansen offers tips, tricks and devises that will help.

As mentioned in the beginning of this episode - this topic has been the most requested topic! On that note, send us your ideas for future episodes.

🌟Here's to the New Year filled with outdoor experiences!🌟

Start off the 2023 with small and achievable goals. Challenge yourself to come with goals for the same categories as we did.

Still looking for the perfect gift for the special outdoor enthusiast in your life? Or need to burn money or gift card on yourself? Your favorite SGO hosts list their top gift ideas. Also hear what the SGO Facebook followers want from Santa!