ASCEND: Carrying in the Field: How Women Stay Safe, Confident, and Prepared Outdoors (Ep 761)
Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
4.9 • 599 Ratings
🗓️ 31 March 2026
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Summary
Learn how women are taking safety, confidence, and responsibility into their own hands—both in the field and everyday life.
Professional shotgun shooter and DU Ascend host Julia Stallings sits down with Audrey Wikan, Drake Waterfowl spokeswoman and former gun‑industry marketer, to discuss what women need to know about concealed carry, field carry, legal realities, holsters, draw practice, and staying equipped on hunts.
Audrey shares her early experiences working behind a gun‑store counter at age 19, why women beelined to her with questions, what she carries now, and how she mentors new shooters. Together, they unpack the realities of traveling with firearms, carrying while hunting or fishing, choosing the right gun, staying legal across state lines, and building confidence through training and mentorship.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why more women are choosing to carry in the outdoors
- Training, mentorship, and how to find the right firearm
- Holsters, appendix vs. backpack carry, and drawing safely
- What to know about carrying while hunting, fishing, or hiking
- Traveling with firearms: TSA tips, ammo rules, and packing hacks
- Understanding caliber choices, recoil, and comfort for smaller hands
- Why confidence and comfort determine whether you’ll actually carry
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