They’ve been in the woods, marsh and swamp sweating or shivering, depending on the weather at the time, waiting for that shot at a duck, deer or squirrel.

They are ready at a moment’s notice — heart beating wildly — to shoulder a rifle or shotgun, take aim and squeeze the trigger at the bird or animal, like every hunter who draws a breath. But you might not recognize them without their makeup on, or without their hair done up, or with them wearing camo instead of skirts, shirts and blouses.