The Women Who Hunt Podcast

This episode is a special one.

At just 13 years old, Charleigh Fry is already living a life that’s building real confidence — not by being told, but by doing.

Growing up surrounded by the paddock-to-plate lifestyle, Charleigh spends her time mustering cattle, working alongside her family, and learning lessons that most people don’t experience until much later in life.

In this conversation, she shares what it’s really like — the nerves, the moments that don’t go to plan, and the mindset that’s helping her push through and keep giving things a go.

It’s honest, it’s a bit messy, and it’s a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t come from age — it comes from exposure, support, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about trying something new, this episode is for you.

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Taylor Byfield joins the Women Who Hunt podcast to share her journey from growing up on rural properties to stepping fully into hunting on her own terms.

With 4–5 years of serious experience, Taylor has built her skills across different styles — from hunting pigs with dogs to the focus and discipline of bowhunting. She’s not afraid to chase new opportunities, new species, and push herself outside her comfort zone.

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to back yourself in the field, the moments that shape you as a hunter, and the reality behind the lifestyle.

From a 37.4-inch billy just shy of the magic 40… to unforgettable hunts like chasing Chital — this is about grit, growth, and finding your own way in hunting.

In this episode of the Women Who Hunt podcast, I’m joined by two incredible young shooters who are already making their mark in the world of benchrest competition — sisters Lana and Milla.

At just 16 and 12 years old, these girls are proving that confidence, focus, and determination can take you a long way — even when you’re starting out nervous on the range.

We talk about their first competition (and winning), how they manage nerves under pressure, and what it’s like competing side by side as sisters who genuinely support each other.

This is a conversation about more than just shooting — it’s about patience, resilience, and backing yourself, even when things feel intimidating.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could give something like this a go… this episode is for you.

In this episode:

How they got started in shooting

Managing nerves and building confidence

Lessons from competition that carry into life

The power of family support in the outdoors

Why more girls should give shooting a go

Thanks for listening — and thank you for being part of this community. Women Who Hunt exists because of real stories, real experiences, and women backing women. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their story with us. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast and share it with someone who’d appreciate it. Until next time, take care and keep doing the things that light you up.

On this episode of the Women Who Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by Mel Gray, a hunter whose journey is full of real moments, big lessons, and the kind of stories you only get by being out there in the bush.

Mel takes us through her early days behind the camera, watching deer behaviour up close, slowly stacking confidence, and eventually stepping into the hunter she is today. We dive into her first honk, her first harvest, the minute before the shot, and how those moments shaped her both outdoors and in her everyday life.

We dive into the emotional reality of her first field dress — the warmth, the weight, the respect — and what it taught her about connection and responsibility. Mel also shares the full story of last year’s hog deer ballot: being the last person to choose, getting the leftover blocks, stalking quietly through one area, then moving into the next and taking a hog deer within 15 minutes. A clean drop… straight face‑first into the mud, followed by a hilarious and memorable clean‑up job.

We talk about:
• reading the bush and understanding behaviour
• moving from camera to rifle with intention
• women vs men in the bush — and why we move differently
• tanning hides and the stories each one carries
• confidence stacking and solo hunting
• why empowerment often comes quietly, one moment at a time

This episode is about identity, respect, patience, and the power of women backing women in the outdoors.

In this episode of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Jess Hancock — precision competitor, PRS and NRL22 shooter, and the woman many of you know as Eh Lady Outdoors.

Jess moved from Canada to Australia for what was meant to be 12 months… and 13 years later she’s built a life, a passion, and a serious name for herself in competitive precision shooting.

From hunting roots to high-level PRS and NRL22 competition, Jess shares what it really takes to perform under pressure — reading wind, managing stages on the clock, and trusting your process when it counts. We talk rimfire and centrefire, first match nerves, podium finishes, and the discipline behind consistent performance.

But this conversation goes deeper than results.

We talk about belonging. About confidence built one stage at a time. And about creating space for more women on the firing line.

Whether you’re a hunter, a competitive shooter, or someone quietly wondering if you could step into something new — this one will resonate.

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Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ehladyoutdoors/

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