774 Leah Andersen "The Backwoods Blonde"

In this compelling and spirited episode of the Working Class Bowhunter podcast, hosts Kurt Geyer, Doug Schmidt, Lee Herr, Eric, and Curtis welcome Leah Andersen, a trailblazing female bowhunter known for her raw, authentic YouTube content and fearless personality. Leah shares her journey from rifle hunting with her father to embracing archery in 2023, highlighting the physical and social hurdles women often face in the sport. She recounts her emotional and legal battle to recover a massive 170-inch Oklahoma buck after a neighbor refused to allow retrieval, underscoring the ethical and legal responsibilities of recovering wounded game. The conversation dives into her philosophy on all-day sits, the value of hunting with outfitters for learning and mentorship, and her candid approach to storytelling—documenting both triumphs and failures to build trust with her audience. Leah also shares wild tales from the field, including a miscommunication with a power company worker that spiraled into a misunderstanding, her thrilling python hunts in the Everglades, and the unique challenges of balancing her career as a trauma nurse with her passion for hunting. Throughout, she champions authenticity, self-confidence, and the importance of not conforming to outdated gender norms in the hunting world.