JUNIOR councilman
GINGER BROCKMAN
I was raised urban with little exposure to the outdoors. Hunting was not part of my upbringing,
except for the occasional deer hunt my dad went on with my uncles. I wanted to try hunting. My
brother and I talked about the guns we’d buy and where we’d go. Our planned adventures were
high, wide, and wonderful. But life has a way of taming such dreams right down. The
opportunity never presented itself until I met Dan Brockman in 2004. He asked if I would like to
try archery and possibly even bowhunting. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven, and he sure
didn’t have to ask a second time.
From the first time I shadowed Dan on an elk hunt in Craig, Colorado, I was hooked. We chased
bulls all over the mountain side. We’d get back to camp after dark too tired to even make a
peanut butter sandwich. Later that fall he took me to North Dakota to whitetail hunt. I could have
worn out my clothes from the inside I was so excited to hunt and looked forward to the day I
could hunt on my own.
This has been an incredible adventure. I have hunted in Canada, Mexico, and even Africa over
the past 20 years. Dan and I have hunted all over the United States. I have “stories” now, just like
other hunters. What once felt like a dream long past has truly become a dream come true.
Archery and bowhunting have given me confidence and encouragement I thought was long since
gone. Anything is possible. If I didn’t know better, I’d think I could fly.
Now, I want to encourage others to bow hunt, particularly women. I want to share my knowledge
through experience. Years ago, I was a student of ballet. My teacher taught me that art ceases to
be art when it is not shared. This is how I feel about bowhunting. Many others made sacrifices
for me to learn and be where I am today. Now, it’s my turn to do the same. I want to share the
strength, confidence, and courage that has been gifted to me.
PBS is a strong and well managed organization, which I am proud to be a part of. As I serve the
membership as a councilperson, my hope is that I can help PBS continue on a strong course and
perhaps reach out to bring more people into membership.
except for the occasional deer hunt my dad went on with my uncles. I wanted to try hunting. My
brother and I talked about the guns we’d buy and where we’d go. Our planned adventures were
high, wide, and wonderful. But life has a way of taming such dreams right down. The
opportunity never presented itself until I met Dan Brockman in 2004. He asked if I would like to
try archery and possibly even bowhunting. I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven, and he sure
didn’t have to ask a second time.
From the first time I shadowed Dan on an elk hunt in Craig, Colorado, I was hooked. We chased
bulls all over the mountain side. We’d get back to camp after dark too tired to even make a
peanut butter sandwich. Later that fall he took me to North Dakota to whitetail hunt. I could have
worn out my clothes from the inside I was so excited to hunt and looked forward to the day I
could hunt on my own.
This has been an incredible adventure. I have hunted in Canada, Mexico, and even Africa over
the past 20 years. Dan and I have hunted all over the United States. I have “stories” now, just like
other hunters. What once felt like a dream long past has truly become a dream come true.
Archery and bowhunting have given me confidence and encouragement I thought was long since
gone. Anything is possible. If I didn’t know better, I’d think I could fly.
Now, I want to encourage others to bow hunt, particularly women. I want to share my knowledge
through experience. Years ago, I was a student of ballet. My teacher taught me that art ceases to
be art when it is not shared. This is how I feel about bowhunting. Many others made sacrifices
for me to learn and be where I am today. Now, it’s my turn to do the same. I want to share the
strength, confidence, and courage that has been gifted to me.
PBS is a strong and well managed organization, which I am proud to be a part of. As I serve the
membership as a councilperson, my hope is that I can help PBS continue on a strong course and
perhaps reach out to bring more people into membership.
