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Raised in a hunting family, Melanie has spent nearly 30 years stalking Victoria’s high country for sambar, red deer and other free-range game. Blending disciplined range practice, back-country fitness, and a sustainable field-to-fork mindset, she and her partner now run an outdoor media agency that challenges stereotypes and inspires new hunters. Whether glassing alpine gullies or mentoring first-timers, Mel’s passion is ethical hunting that nourishes both people and the landscape

Rachel recently took up compound bow hunting and quickly became hooked. Introduced to hunting by her husband, weekends in the bush soon became a regular part of her life. Her first solo rut hunt was a defining moment, giving her a sense of purpose and confidence. Outside of hunting, Rachel co-runs Dog & Gun Coffee with her husband, celebrating the field-to-fork lifestyle and helping others feel at home outdoors. She’s passionate about encouraging women to get involved and believes the best way to learn is to ask questions, back yourself, and dive in.

With over 15 years of experience, Alex is a top New Zealand spearfisher, placing 2nd at the 2023 World Spearfishing Championships and has speared a striped marlin among other achievements. Passionate about sustainable hunting both in the ocean and on land, she values time in nature, self-reliance, and eating what she harvests, while encouraging more women to join the sport.

Karla is a zoologist-turned-outback guide who has spent years mastering Australia’s toughest country—milking funnel-web spiders, wrangling saltwater crocs and foraging bush tucker on remote expeditions. A former Kimberley ranger and commercial helicopter pilot, she teams aerial reconnaissance with sharp fieldcraft to track game and read country. After proving her grit as a contestant on the survival series Alone, she now distils practical survival tactics and ethical hunting skills for anyone keen to thrive off-grid.