Meet the adventurous, accomplished women who are redefining conservation through their lives in the field and on the water. Filled with humor, audacity, empathy, and intelligence, Artemis brings you new voices from our public lands. Whether you're snagging flies or tracking big bucks, Artemis introduces you to women from all walks of the sporting community. We discuss hunting, fishing, public lands, and conservation. Join us to be a part of the movement.
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The Apprentice Falconer’s Garden: Rewilding Soil, Soul, and Sky
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 14:35
Meet Arianna Iappini – Artemis Ambassador, apprentice falconer, and edible ecosystem designer
In this episode, Arianna takes us on a journey into the heart of habitat restoration and ecological gardening. With her unique lens as a falconer and ecosystem educator, she shares practical, regenerative practices that help us garden in harmony with nature—and reveals why these choices matter far beyond our backyards.
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Sportswomen Driving Conservation Through the Farm Bill
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 31:40
Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi for a powerful conversation with Artemis Ambassador Kate Ahnstrom and the National Wildlife Federation’s Aviva Glasser. Together, they unpack the Farm Bill—what it is, why it matters, and how it directly impacts hunters, anglers, and the broader outdoor community.
From Kate’s journey as a “late-onset adult hunter” to Aviva’s work shaping conservation policy, this episode explores the intersection of personal passion and public policy. Learn how sportswomen can take action to ensure the Farm Bill continues to protect our lands, wildlife, and outdoor traditions for generations to come.
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The Modern Cowgirl's Guide to Stewarding Land and Sustenance
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 45:04
Explore the lives of cowgirl sportswomen! Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi as she chats with Artemis ambassadors Stevie DeSomber, Bianca Thomas, and Emma Brown about their unique journeys in the ranching world and as sportswomen.
Learn how these incredible women connect their passion for the outdoors with their commitment to food security, holistic wellness, and wildlife conservation. From regenerative bison ranching and horse training to guiding fly fishing trips and hunting for sustenance, discover how their diverse experiences showcase the deep relationship between land stewardship, sustainable food systems, and thriving outdoor lifestyles.
Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and learn how they're empowering the next generation of conservationists and challenging traditional stereotypes in the Western world.
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Expanding the Circle: Inclusivity and the Future of Modern Sportswomen
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 47:20
In this special Pride Month episode of the Artemis Podcast, Program Manager Annita Lucchesi is joined by Artemis co-founder Jess Johnson and ambassadors Jayne Henson and Gabriele Rolland for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging, and leadership in the sporting and conservation world.
Jayne and Gabriele share their experiences as queer individuals navigating the outdoor and hunting spaces—offering honest reflections on what it means to show up authentically in places that haven’t always felt welcoming. Together, the group explores the strength of community, the importance of visibility, and why creating space for all identities in the outdoors isn’t just liberating—it’s critical to the future of conservation.
Whether you're a lifelong hunter or just finding your way into the field, this episode offers meaningful insights on connection, resilience, and reimagining who belongs in the wild.
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As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!
Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/
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The Unseen Battle on Wildlife Science That Affects EVERY Hunter
Thursday, May 8, 2025 • Duration 35:35
What’s really standing in the way of good science—and what does it mean for hunters? Join hosts Annita Lucchesi and Paige McMahon as they sit down with bat biologist and Artemis ambassador alum Dr. Dana Green for a candid conversation about the unseen pressures facing conservation researchers today. From fieldwork to policy battles, this episode serves as a powerful call to action for sportswomen to advocate for the protection of public lands and the scientific research essential for their future, offering a message of solidarity for women navigating careers in science.
As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!
Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/
Dana's website: https://www.danagreeneco.com/
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Hunting, Mentorship, and the Tennessee Lease | Artemis
Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 33:39
This episode of Artemis, Program Manager Annita Lucchesi sits down with Mary Lynn, Artemis Lease Manager in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, and Kelly Ott, a passionate hunter and mentor, to talk about the power of place—and what it means to have access to land and a community that uplifts women in the outdoors. Mary and Kelly share the story behind Artemis’ 1,700-acre lease in Tennessee, how it’s creating opportunities for women to learn skills from land management to hunting, and why mentorship is at the heart of it all. From first-time hunters to lifelong woodswomen, this conversation is full of laughs, heart, and a whole lot of inspiration.
As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!
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Inside the Ultimate Women’s Hunting Camp - Demo | Artemis
Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 09:00
Join Artemis’ Mary Lynn, lease manager and passionate outdoorswoman, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Artemis Sportswomen’s Tennessee hunting lease. Nestled in the Cumberland Mountains, this 1700-acre property is a hub for learning, connection, and hands-on conservation. From a sustainable, hand-built camp to a gear closet stocked for every outdoor pursuit—deer hunting, turkey calling, fly fishing, and more—this episode showcases how Artemis is empowering women to dive into the outdoors, get their hands dirty, and shape wild spaces from the ground up.
As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!
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Tennessee's Pioneering Project: The All-Women Hunt Lease Changing the Game | Artemis
Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 31:19
Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi and Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon as they explore a pioneering conservation initiative: an all-women's hunting lease in Tennessee, managed by Artemis. Guests Ashley Chance and Mary Lynn share the story behind the lease, discussing the difficulties women face accessing hunting land, especially in the Southeast. They highlight how this project provides a safe community, builds confidence, and uniquely empowers women by teaching practical land management skills—from running equipment to planning prescribed burns—fostering a deeper connection to conservation and creating potential leaders in the outdoors.
As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype but enjoy being our full, authentic selves. There is no one definition of a sportswoman – Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one, and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders of the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success as hunters and anglers, and role model women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well. Join us in our work to elevate sportswomen as sporting and conservation leaders today!
Learn more: https://artemis.nwf.org/
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The Artemis Podcast is back! We’re so excited to share stories with you and explore the millions of ways to be a sportswoman.
Join Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon and Artemis Ambassador Megan Plete as they speak with our new program manager, Annita Lucchesi!
Artemis, the sportswomen’s initiative at the National Wildlife Federation, recently welcomed Annita Lucchesi as its new program manager. Lucchesi has over a decade of experience advocating for policy at the Tribal, state, and federal levels. Most recently, she served as the founder and executive director of Sovereign Bodies Institute, a community-based research institute focused on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous people.
“It’s an honor to serve in this role, especially as a Cheyenne woman. I am fortunate to come from a family and community full of strong advocates for land, water, and wildlife, and I believe hunters and anglers have an important role to play in safeguarding our wildlife and landscapes for the next generation,” Lucchesi said. “My people place a high value on women’s leadership and a close connection to the land, and I am thrilled to honor those teachings by bringing my passion and experience to help Artemis sportswomen become some of the strongest conservation leaders in the nation.”
Lucchesi holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Arizona and has nearly two decades of experience as a cartographer. She travels between her Tribal community in southeast Montana and rural northern California, where she grew up and maintains close community ties. She is an avid outdoorswoman who fishes, hikes, and harvests from the land as a way to maintain her cultural traditions as an Indigenous woman.
As sportswomen, we don’t fit into any box or stereotype—we embrace being our full, authentic selves. There is no single definition of a sportswoman. Artemis celebrates the million ways to be one and uplifts sportswomen as unique leaders in both the sporting world and conservation. We are a nationwide community reflecting the diversity, leadership, expertise, and sisterhood of women hunters and anglers. Artemis sportswomen encourage one another in their growth and success, modeling women’s leadership in caring for the lands and waters we harvest from and know so well.
Join us in elevating sportswomen as leaders in both sporting and conservation!
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Artemis Podcast Ep. 4 Indigenous Cooking
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 28:31
You better be hungry for this episode! Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi shows Artemis Coordinator Paige McMahon and YOU how to make contemporary recipes with Indigenous ingredients such as steelhead, elk, huckleberries, and wild rice.
RECIPE
While these recipes are not traditional to any tribe, they do utilize traditional Indigenous foods. The goal in sharing these recipes is to remind folks that Indigenous foods are more accessible than we realize, highly versatile, easy to work with, and usable in a wide variety of cooking styles. Whether you’re Indigenous or not, Indigenous foods belong in your kitchen! Every ingredient used is Indigenous to the Americas.
Note: I am a home cook that does not believe in precise measurements. For that reason, you won’t see specific measurements in the ingredient lists below. Instead, I use descriptions of texture to give you a feel for what it should look or feel like as you go. As always, do what feels right for your palate and the size of the party you’re cooking for.
Prickly Pear Glazed Steelhead
Ingredients:
Steelhead filet
Prickly pear jam
Sunflower oil
Coarse sea salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, mix sunflower oil, salt, and prickly pear jam until evenly blended. Consistency should be similar to a thick salad dressing – thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough to lather onto the fish.
Place steelhead filet in an oven-safe pan. Spoon prickly pear glaze over the fish, making sure to spread a medium-thick layer evenly.
Bake steelhead in the oven until it is cooked to desired texture.
Wild Rice & Elk Meatballs
Ingredients:
Ground elk meat
Huckleberries
Wild rice
Mixed wild mushrooms (chanterelles recommended)
Flat (mountain) cedar
Bear root (or osha root)
Coarse sea salt
Directions:
In a large deep pan, add mushrooms, small chunks of bear root, and a pinch of cedar to water. Fill level should be deep enough to create a broth to cook the meatballs in, but not so deep that it will boil over once you add the meatballs. Place the pan on the stove on medium heat, high enough to create a flavored broth.
In a large bowl, mix ground elk, huckleberries, wild rice, a pinch of flat cedar, and salt. The final texture of the mix should be sticky enough for the meatballs to hold shape, but wet enough to remain moist after cooking in the broth.
Form meatballs by rolling between your palms – they should be approximately 1” thick.
Place meatballs directly into the broth on the stove. Turn as needed, and add additional water as needed (the rice will soak up the broth as they cook; the pan should always maintain broth in it because the rice needs the moisture). Cook thoroughly, until meat and rice are fully cooked.
Roasted Maple Chili Sweet Potatoes & Mushrooms
Ingredients:
Diced sweet potatoes
Chanterelle mushrooms (or other wild mushrooms)
Maple syrup
Guajillo chili powder
Sunflower oil
Coarse sea salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place diced sweet potatoes and mushrooms in an oven-safe pan (cast iron preferred).
In a small bowl, stir sunflower oil, salt, guajillo, and maple syrup until evenly mixed. Feel free to taste as you go and modify the sweet/spicy level to your preference.
Pour the glaze over the potatoes and mushrooms, and stir to ensure pieces are evenly coated.
Bake until potatoes are soft and easily broken with a fork.
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