RENÉE THORNTON. Born and raised in rural Alberta to a large farming family, Renée Thornton serves as Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Women Hunt® program and committee, and the Women in Hunting® initiative. Although not raised in a hunting family or with a hunting background, in 2016 Renée embarked on a personal journey to become a hunter. This decision was driven by a decade-long pursuit of sourcing her meat more ethically and organically from small local producers and farmer’s markets. To Renée, the logical progression was to obtain her protein from animals that lived freely in nature, until harvested quickly and humanely, by her own hand.
Renée believes in giving back of her time, talent, and treasure, and being of service is a core value. In addition to creating and leading Women Hunt®, she is active in volunteering and speaking at various WSF and Chapter & Affiliate events. Renée leads the charge for Women Hunt® in engaging with state and national legislators in the advocacy of the rights and heritage of hunters; she has built a presence and relationship with established and upcoming wildlife professionals through a partnership with The Wildlife Society; she collaborates with industry leaders and influencers; and she values her relationships with the extraordinary women and men of the hunting, shooting and conservation landscapes.
To learn more about Women Hunt®, visit https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt
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