Voices of Prois...Living the Wild with Purpose: My Life as a Hunter, Instructor, and Conservationist

By: Prois Staffer & Alberta Province Coordinator- Dianne Hunter

The outdoors has never been a hobby for me—it’s been a way of life.

When I was just eight months old, my parents moved us to the Arctic, where we lived off the grid in a tent for eight months. That experience became the foundation of who I am. I was raised in an environment that demanded resilience, awareness, and respect for the land—long before I could even understand it. For me, the outdoors wasn’t something we visited—it was how we lived.

From that foundation, my path naturally evolved.

Today, I’m a certified firearms instructor, hunter, angler, forager, and conservationist, and I carry those early lessons into everything I do. I’ve spent years helping others build confidence with firearms—teaching safety, responsibility, and respect. There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching someone step into that confidence for the first time, especially women who may have never seen themselves in this space before.

But my connection to the land goes beyond instruction.

I hunt, fish, and forage—not just as activities, but as a way to stay grounded in the full cycle of nature. I believe deeply in ethical harvesting and understanding where our food comes from. Whether it’s tracking game, casting a line, or gathering from the land, each experience reinforces patience, respect, and responsibility. It’s not just about taking—it’s about stewardship.

Conservation is at the heart of it all. The future of our wild spaces depends on those willing to protect them, speak for them, and live in balance with them. Every time I step into the field, I carry that responsibility with me.

My lifestyle has evolved over the years, and today I’ve embraced a more mobile way of living—taking my work and my passion on the road. Living out of a van allows me to stay close to the land, adapt to changing environments, and immerse myself in the outdoors every day.

Of course, living and working in the field means relying on gear that performs—no exceptions. I need clothing that moves with me, stands up to the elements, and supports long days outdoors in all conditions. That’s where Prois has become part of my system. It’s designed for women who don’t just visit the outdoors—we live in it.

Whether I’m teaching a class, setting up for a hunt, or exploring new terrain, I trust my gear to keep up so I can stay focused on what matters.

At the end of the day, my mission is simple:
To help others feel confident, capable, and connected in the outdoors.

Because when people feel that connection, they fight to protect it. Consuming the Wild