Once a rare sight among Minnesota hunters, women are increasingly commonplace in the state's woods and fields during fall grouse, pheasant, waterfowl and deer seasons.
Their greater participation in the field sports is also noted in spring during Minnesota's April and May turkey hunting seasons. Increasingly, women are also taking leadership roles in the state's conservation and environment groups, including the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Below are profiles of four Minnesota women who will chase gobblers this spring.
