Join us for the launch of Women Who Venture, a new initiative by Venture Hunting dedicated to supporting and growing women’s participation in hunting across Australia. To kick things off, we’re hosting a flagship event at our Brisbane store that celebrates female hunters through powerful storytelling, education, and community.
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What can you expect?
- A film premiere featuring Melanie Kirley as she revisits her outdoor roots, hunts Tasmanian fallow bucks in full rut, and fly-fishes for wild trout.
- Panel discussions with some of Australia’s most well-known female hunters
- Hands-on workshops to help you master your hunt
- Complimentary food and drinks for the evening
- Most importantly - an opportunity to connect with other female hunters!
Meet Our Panellists
Melanie Kirley
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 Lynch
Rachel only recently picked up a compound bow, but she’s already found herself hooked. Introduced to hunting by her husband, it didn’t take long before weekends in the bush became a regular part of life. Her first solo rut hunt stands out as a defining moment. Being out there alone, learning as she went, gave her a real sense of purpose and confidence.
Off the field, Rachel runs Dog & Gun Coffee with her husband, where they celebrate the field to fork lifestyle and help more people feel at home in the outdoors. She’s passionate about encouraging other women to get involved and believes the best way to learn is to ask questions, back yourself and jump in.
Karla Pound
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 Lone Survivor, she now distils practical survival tactics and ethical hunting skills for anyone keen to thrive off-grid.
What is women who venture?
Women Who Venture is a Venture Hunting initiative to grow women’s hunting involvement in Australia. It’s a community where adventure-driven women gather for workshops, storytelling and events, offering mentorship, advice and camaraderie. Here you can share experiences, ask questions and build connections that boost your confidence and empower you to hunt on your terms.