Breaking Traditions: Mel VanDeelen’s First Pig, Daughter’s First Goat & Family Hunting Stories

In this heartfelt episode of Women Who Hunt, I sit down with Mel VanDeelen to hear her incredible journey into the hunting world. Mel opens up about her first pig, the special moment of her daughter’s first goat, and what it was like growing up in a family where girls didn’t hunt—only to one day share a hunt with her dad.

We talk about breaking traditions, passing on skills, and the unforgettable stories that make hunting about so much more than the harvest.

🎯 Don’t miss Episode 3, where we’ll be joined by Charli—Mel’s eldest daughter—for her side of the story.