However, Carolyn, never found hunting
a sport she had to do. Jim continued
to encourage her to try target shooting,
which she loved. We invited her to go
on an arkansas duck hunt and she was
enthralled with wing shooting. Jim and i
loved going out west to shoot prairie dogs.
Carolyn agreed to go on one of those trips.
Once engaged, Carolyn discovered she
loved long distance shooting..
Soon i got the itch to go to africa again.
i asked Carolyn if she was interested
to make the trip. i will never forget her
response. She said, “ Bobbie, i will need
to try deer hunting to see if i can shoot
something that has those “big brown
eyes.” Once she harvested her first whitetail, she was addicted!
Women find strength and encouragement
through camaraderie of close knit friends
and companions. Perhaps it is part of our
nature. through Jim’s encouragement,
patience and knowledge, my passion for
hunting and shooting sports exploded.
Over the years, i have reflected upon the
memories realizing that my love for the
outdoor challenge has always been a part
of who i am. However, i needed the right
person to foster my desire and challenge
my goals.
Mentoring through education provides
the first step for women. When rebecca
Wood, Founder, executive Director, met
with Jim and i, she shared the mission of
Outdoor Women Unlimited. We were very
excited to learn that OWU’s infrastructure
included a diverse venue of opportunities
for women to learn or advance in outdoor
skills/activities. OWU is the “first step” to
“accept no limits.”
Carolyn and i have shared many hunting
adventures. the “little bit of magic” we
both carry has given us memories that
will be in our hearts and minds for many
years.
Bobbie Wallace Parsons, daughter of
George Wallace, four time governor of
alabama and lurleen Wallace, first lady
governor of alabama, is a lady who chose
her own path of accomplishments. In
the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, women in hunting/shooting sports were few in number.
Bobbie soon staked her claim and the rest
is history. Southern charm and grace captures the twinkle in her eye as she shared
her story with me. Humbled by her blessings of opportunity, Bobbie gathered her
memoirs and wrote a book titled Journal
of a lady Hunter( a little bit of magic). Her
story revealed the life of a woman(Bobbie
Wallace Parsons) who pioneered a trail
that opened the frontier for women and
captured the hearts of all who followed.
Bobbie shared one of her most favorite
quotes from a book she read many years
prior.” There’s a sweetness in surrendering
to something I will never be good at, and
still finding pleasure in doing it.” It’s the
doing it that’s fun.” I agree.
You’re a girl who knows
what she’s looking for.
Set your sights on
First Community Bank.
www.fcbca.com
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