Story: Duck shooting

Woman hunter

Woman hunter

A woman poses with her gun, dog and bagged ducks. Like most types of hunting, duck shooting is dominated by men. A small number of women are keen hunters, and Fish & Game New Zealand hopes to encourage more. Its ‘Becoming an Outdoor Woman’ courses are run by instructors who demonstrate skills such as shooting.

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Harvey C. Perkins and Bob Gidlow, 'Duck shooting - Hunting culture', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/17131/woman-hunter (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Harvey C. Perkins and Bob Gidlow, published 24 Nov 2008