Kirstie Pike~ CEO~ Prois Hunting Apparel

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Having grown up in the outdoors where she developed a love of nature while boating, camping, horseback riding and fishing; Kirstie was also excited to learn to hunt from her husband Steve and has passed her love of hunting to her two daughters Hanna and Haydyn.

 

 While gearing up to hunt each year, Kirstie was frustrated as many lady hunters are with the poor selection of hunting clothing for women. So with the support of her family she took it upon herself to change things. Prois Women’s Hunting Apparel (pronounced pro-iss) was born with strict attention to functionality and fit. “Women were tired of wearing their husband’s hand-me-downs or trudging through the woods in bulky ill fitting clothing that didn’t keep them warm.”
Having worn athletic clothing throughout her life as an avid participant in running, downhill skiing and cross country skiing, Kirstie took great ideas from the athletic clothing lines she liked best and went to the drawing board; coming up with designs that fit well, look great and function for the hunter.
One of my favorite features of her jackets and vests is the ingenious scapular drop pocket where you can place a hand warmer and keep your core temperature steady. I also love that I can wash and wear all pieces and they are very durable, keeping their shape and good looks wash after wash.
Elk and mule deer are her favorite animals to hunt since they offer a rugged challenge and she has been known to bring down her fair share of pheasants on our trips to Pheasant Phun in South Dakota!
The memberships Kirstie loves to promote in the outdoor industry are the National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation since they do so much to monitor and protect our rights but they have also been proactive in promoting women in the field.  She also is a big fan of the Rocky Mountain elk Foundation and the National Wild Turkey Federation for all of their conservation and management efforts.
I asked Kirstie what she sees as the biggest challenge hunters and sportsmen face. She replied “One is the constant battle against the anti-hunters and their misconception of the sport and the other is to ensure we continue to work hard to pass the love of hunting on to our kids and future generations. “ She went on “This starts not only at home but also takes a lot of initiatives to ensure gun rights, land/animal management and conservation.”
I know Kirstie will always be a mentor to other women in the sport and will bring up her daughters to do the same. That is why Kirstie Pike is an OUTSTANDING SPORTSWOMAN!
Contact Kirstie at www.proishunting.com or call 1-970-641-3355 to order your hunting gear in time for Christmas!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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