God’s grace makes all men and women equal. Thankfully, God’s creation of us reflects our individualities from each other. I sometimes want strength beyond my current feminine ability. However, I would not want it at the cost of losing my sensitivity for others. The males on the other hand would be less leading if sensitivity ruled them more than logic. Not to draw a point of argument here, but men and women approach their hunting from different perspectives. The destination might be the same, but the roads that men and women take to that intersection are not even traveling the same directions.

An example I always think of is the magazine advertisement where two different colored M&Ms are contemplating the same bowl of speckled M&Ms. The red peanut M&M is imagining a factory where an assembly line has neatly produced these new M&Ms. A yellow peanut M&M on the other hand is imagining the farm where speckled hens lay speckled eggs. It is the same idea as the individual who has to plan every detail of the new stop sign placement and the direct vision of another who only sees the importance of getting a stop sign in the proper place immediately. Both examples could illustrate how differently women and men approach their own ideals.

Really it is a question of what it is that motivates men and women to get to the point of the issue. Individual desire for the outcome of a hunt will drive each of them to choose a specific course in achieving their outdoor pursuits. Expectations of both the journey and the result motivate men and women to hunt differently.

My own expectations drive me. Ignoring specific parts of outdoor experiences that bring me more enjoyment is not likely for me. To get the desired effect of an unusual photo I will stand in the briars and wait for the perfect wildlife shot. To stay out all day and hunt in cold temperatures, I will dress with extra layers and ensure my comfort. These are things that do not hold the same value for my husband’s outdoor enjoyment. His motivation to take a photo between blackberry vines and his need to wear layers of extra warmth are non-existent. This is why when he says, "It is not that cold out just grab a jacket and you will be fine." I understand that he truly believes he is offering an honest recommendation in relation to my outdoor needs. I have learned to trust my own expectation in outdoor comfort and dress accordingly for the elements.