Ladies In The Outdoors, Lori Card, Michigan

Lori Card, Michigan

Lori Card is the owner and founder of Wild Card Outdoor Adventures, a non-profit dedicated to educating, encouraging, and empowering women and children in the outdoors. Alongside her supportive husband, two grown children, and three grandchildren, Lori lives a life grounded in faith, family, and a deep respect for the outdoors. She and her husband also own Wild Card Outfitters & Guide Services, LLC, further extending their commitment to conservation, ethical outdoor experiences, and hands-on education.

Rooted in a lifelong love of the outdoors, Lori grew up in a hunting family where she learned self-reliance, conservation, and respect for the land. Her passion for teaching practical skills - such as hunting, fishing, canning, and food preparation - deepened after facing personal health challenges that revealed the impact of chemicals and processed foods. These experiences inspired her to live more intentionally and to help others reconnect with the land, their food, and themselves.

Lori wears many hats in service to others. She is a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Captain, an Ordained Minister, and a certified hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education instructor through the Department of Natural Resources, where she also serves as a county coordinator. Most recently, she became a USCCA CPL and Awareness/Defense Instructor, expanding her work in safety, preparedness, and personal empowerment.

In 2014, Lori was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a life-threatening autoimmune disease that led to years of severe illness. In April 2016, she underwent emergency surgery that saved her life, weighing just ninety-seven pounds at the time. During her recovery, Lori experienced a powerful moment when she felt God tell her, “I’m not ready for you yet; your mission isn’t over,” a message that became a defining turning point in her journey.

Between 2016 and 2018, Lori endured multiple surgeries that ultimately restored her quality of life. Throughout that time, she continued planning and hosting outdoor events, even from hospital beds, determined not to let illness stop her from serving others. Today, Lori is healthy, active, and deeply grateful, continuing her mission to empower others through education, community, and faith - trusting that whatever adventure God has planned next, she is ready to walk into it.

Ms. March, Lori Card

Ladies In The Outdoors would like to thank our 2026 sponsor, Mudhen Custom Calls, LLC., for making this possible! We truly appreciate your support. Check them out at www.mudhencustomcallsllc.com