PODCAST EP. 159: Journalist Christine Peterson on Hunting, Motherhood, and Instagram

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Christine Peterson, president & board chair for the Outdoor Writer’s Association of America. A professional journalist, Peterson has written and reported for Outdoor Life, National Geographic and Outside magazines. She also served as a speaker on the Public Lands Stage at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2022 in Omaha. Episode Highlights: • Peterson shares her journey of becoming a hunter as an adult and the funny story of bagging her first rooster pheasant. • St.Pierre talks about his appreciation for Peterson’s Instagram account @she.will.roam, and Peterson explains her goal of portraying an outdoor lifestyle as the parent of a young child through the social media channel. Peterson also talks about her family’s excitement around the arrival of a new puppy to follow immediately after returning from Omaha. • Peterson was born and raised in Wyoming and talks about the state’s under-rated stature as a bird hunting destination along with the state’s controversial “Corner Crossing” public lands court case. This is the second installment of three episodes recorded live from the show floor at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Omaha. Look for next week’s episode with MeatEater’s Ryan “Cal” Callaghan.