Keep Your Head Down and Save Your Face A lesson I apparently needed to learn the hard way With Southwest Regional CoordinatHer Jaimie Harrington There are a few things in shotgun shooting that sound easy until you are the one trying to do them. Keep the gun moving. Don’t stop your swing. Look at the
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From Scholarship to Stewardship HerUpland Squad MemHer Blythe Brooks Pacific Coordinator Ashley HiseyNot long ago, I was given the opportunity to attend my first Her Upland camp through a scholarship. What began as a chance to learn quickly became something much more meaningful. It opened the door to a community built on a shared
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This month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on HerUpland Endorsed Dog TrainHer, Kelli Aitken—a force of nature whose passion for pointing dogs is matched only by her generosity in sharing that passion with others. A full-time RV’er, Kelli travels the country alongside her husband and a crew of red dogs (and a pointer or
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From First-Time Grouse Camper to Field MentHer & Tech Trailblazer When we first met Kaley Groskreutz at Mountain Grouse Camp in 2021, she arrived as a participant—curious, driven, and eager to learn. Since then, Kaley’s journey through the HerUpland community has been nothing short of inspiring. She returned as a squad volunteer, stepped into an
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Mentor. Volunteer. Bird Dog Devotee. From the mountains of western Montana to the fields of NAVHDA tests, Rachel Willard is a dedicated mentor and volunteer whose upland journey is powered by purpose—and two incredible bird dogs. Rachel first entered the hunting world through big game, learning alongside her husband, Andrew. But everything changed when they
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Mentor. Uplander. Conservationist. Midwest CoordinatHER. Meet Shelby Isensee — a powerhouse in the upland space whose journey from a childhood spent in the Minnesota outdoors to leading women in the field is as inspiring as it is impactful. Shelby’s story is rooted in a lifelong love for the outdoors, cultivated through hunting, fishing, and shooting
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We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on Kelly Bergeron, an inspiring member of our HerUpland community. Kelly’s journey with us began at the 2022 Mountain Grouse Camp in Montana, and since then, her dedication and passion for upland hunting and bird dog training have only grown stronger. Kelly’s enthusiasm and commitment have led her
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Susan is a member of our communications committee, working on our newsletter, social media, and more! We’re so grateful she shares her talents with us. Learn more about Susan below. Describe a typical day in your life I work a 9-5 in higher education in fundraising communications, but thankfully have a hybrid schedule allowing me
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Karen was nominated for this HighlightHer segment by her client, Laureen Quarry. Laureen says, “I met Karen in 2009 when I was searching for someone to help me train my first bird dog. Fast forward 14 years and 4 dogs later, she has been instrumental in every aspect of our training. She even face timed
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Maija was nominated for this HighlightHer segment by her mom! Momma says, “Maija is just an amazing human! She grew up in an active household however, it wasn’t until she moved to SoDak and met her now husband that she has gotten into upland and speed goat hunting along with dog training. She is not
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