My name is Allison Hunter Voges, and if there’s one thing about me, it’s that I can’t get enough of the outdoors. But as much as I love being outdoors, what I love even more is sharing it with others—especially women and youth. There’s nothing quite like watching someone experience it for the first time and seeing that...
My name is Allison Hunter Voges, and if there’s one thing about me, it’s that I can’t get enough of the outdoors.
I work outside every day as a lawn care operator for our family’s business, and when the workday ends, I don’t head inside—I head right back out. Hunting, fishing, hiking, exploring… if it involves fresh air and wide-open spaces, I’m there.
But as much as I love being outdoors, what I love even more is sharing it with others—especially women and youth. There’s nothing quite like watching someone experience it for the first time and seeing that spark turn into something bigger.
I didn’t get here on my own.
I’ll forever be grateful to the men and women who saw that I was interested and invited me along—to deer camp, on hunts, into a world I didn’t fully understand yet but knew I wanted to be part of.
Those invitations meant everything.
Looking back, I can honestly say that without those people taking the time to include me and share their knowledge, I’m not sure I would have developed the passion for the outdoors that I have today.
That’s something I carry with me every time I introduce someone new to hunting or fishing.
Mentoring doesn’t have to be complicated or formal.
It can be as simple as asking someone:
“Want to come along?”
“Have you ever tried this?”
“Let me show you something.”
That’s really where it starts.
I’ve seen firsthand how one small invitation can turn into a lifelong passion. Once someone gets a taste of the outdoors—really experiences it—it has a way of sticking with them.
As a woman in the outdoor world, I’ll be honest—it’s not always easy to find others who share that same passion.
It often feels like guys never have a problem finding a hunting or fishing buddy. For women, it can be a completely different experience.
That’s why finding a community matters so much.
Through social media and organizations like the American Daughters of Conservation, I’ve been able to connect with other like-minded women who love the outdoors just as much as I do.
And that’s made all the difference.
One of the ways I try to give back is by creating opportunities for other women to experience hunting in a supportive environment.
Each year, I host a pheasant hunting workshop through the American Daughters of Conservation.
During these workshops, we cover everything from:
And then we take it to the field and hunt birds together.
A lot of the women who attend have never bird hunted before—or even been around hunting dogs. Watching them learn, grow, and gain confidence in just a short amount of time is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
also host dove hunts and snow goose hunts, which give women a chance to experience different styles of hunting. Whether we’re sitting in fields during a dove hunt or working from blinds with decoys during a snow goose hunt, every experience teaches something new.
I truly believe there’s something special about women mentoring other women in the outdoors.
In my experience, many women feel more comfortable learning, shooting, and asking questions when they’re surrounded by other women who understand where they’re coming from.
It creates a space where:
When that pressure is gone, people are much more willing to step outside their comfort zones and try something new.
And more often than not, they end up loving it.
Another thing I’ve noticed over the years is just how supportive women are of one another in the outdoors.
When we’re hunting or fishing together, there’s a level of encouragement and positivity that makes the experience even better.
We celebrate each other’s wins.
We help each other learn.
We lift each other up.
And that kind of environment keeps people coming back.
Everything I do when it comes to mentoring comes back to one simple idea:
Someone once did it for me.
Now it’s my turn to do the same for someone else.
If you’re someone who loves the outdoors, I’d encourage you to take someone with you—especially another woman who might be interested but just hasn’t had the opportunity yet.
You never know what that one invitation might turn into.
For me, it turned into a lifelong passion.
And for someone else—it just might do the same.
As more women step into the outdoors, having the right gear makes a difference in both confidence and comfort. That’s one of the reasons I’m so proud to work with DSG Outerwear.
From upland gear to so many other hunting options, everything is designed specifically for women, with the fit, function, and comfort we actually need in the field. When your gear moves with you, keeps you comfortable, and performs the way it should, it allows you to focus on the experience itself, and that’s what it’s all about.
As far as my favorite DSG pieces, I live in the Bexley set or the Foraging Leggings, and the Ultra Lightweight Long Sleeve during turkey season in the spring and early bow season in the fall.
The Breanna Pullover and Breanna Drop Seat Bib is my favorite for later in deer season when it gets a little cooler - it has a comfy sweat pant/hoodie feel that I could live in and absolutely love.
Honestly though? You can’t go wrong with anything DSG has to offer.
~ Written By Allison Hunter Voges, DSG Hunt Ambassador
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