Firearms deer season starts this weekend, and it’s a Big Deal to many of us hunters. The camaraderie, tradition, and sport of deer hunting is a Minnesota institution. It’s often a family affair, with many children accompanying their parents on hunting trips; just as many of those parents went hunting with their parents. It’s a great time for bonding with family and friends while enjoying a bit of the great Minnesota outdoors.

A certain culture has developed around deer hunting, and it’s constantly evolving. It wasn’t too long ago that very few women went on the annual hunt, but...