Donna McDonald on owning Upper CanyonOutfitters, Guiding and Advocating for Females in the Outdoors

#47: This week Britt is joined by Donna Tate McDonald.  Donna along with her husband Jake own and operate Upper CanyonOutfitters (UCO) in Southwest Montana. The ranch was homesteaded by Donna's grandfather in 1910, and UCO remains one of the oldest and most respected outfitters in Montana. She has a lifelong passion and deep ties to the outdoors. Donna has dedicated her personal and professional life to conservation, hunting and fishing. She has been a licensed outfitter since 1989. An avid horsewoman and outdoorswoman, she is internationally recognized for her equine knowledge, hunting, fishing and guiding skills and expertise. She has a strong passion for hunting and preserving it for generations to come. Both Jake and Donna are enthusiast about the outdoors and enjoy sharing it with others.  On this episode we discuss how UCO was founded, Donna's love for the outdoors, her tips and tricks for those getting started to advanced.  What advocating for female in the outdoors looks like for Donna.  She shares advice for those thinking about starting a guiding or outfitting business + what the day to day can look like as an owner of an outfitting company.  Read the Article here or Watch the episode here. Get our FAVORITE links, codes & more here! EPISODE MENTIONS: Contact Donna with questions: [email protected] or visit Upper Canyon Outfitters here. RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here! MTN OPS for the best supplements and gear use code BRITTFREESHIP for FREE shipping! CAMOFIRE for 50-70% Off On Hunting Gear From Stealthcam, Vortex, Mystery Ranch and more! TONIC SITE SHOP for customized website designs, use code RECKONING15 for 15% OFF! Follow Us on Social:  Brittney Long IG Reckoning IG Britt's TikTok Affiliate Disclaimer.  Show Notes may contain affiliate links.  If you click through my referral link, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.  Thank you for supporting RECKONING LLC. Production music courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com