National Wildlife Federation Outdoors https://conservationcountry.podbean.com en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. 306554 The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast explores the biggest conservation issues and most interesting conservationists and programs throughout the country, from national programs to statewide conservation efforts and current issues driving the conversation within the conservation community. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f736e06e-bd35-11ed-a92a-f3cf8bd82399/image/NWFO_WP.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress National Wildlife Federation Outdoors https://conservationcountry.podbean.com no episodic Telling the stories of America's modern conservationists working to conserve, protect and restore fish and wildlife. National Wildlife Federation Outdoors The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast explores the biggest conservation issues and most interesting conservationists and programs throughout the country, from national programs to statewide conservation efforts and current issues driving the conversation within the conservation community. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast explores the biggest conservation issues and most interesting conservationists and programs throughout the country, from national programs to statewide conservation efforts and current issues driving the conversation within the conservation community.

]]> National Wildlife Federation Outdoors nwfsportsmen@gmail.com Urgent Action Needed to Protect the Boundary Waters with Lukas Leaf and Matthew Schultz Urgent Action needed! In this episode Aaron sits down with Lukas Leaf and Matthew Schultz from Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters. The House of Representatives recently voted to strip a 20-year moratorium on mining in the Boundary Waters region and in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness through the unprecedented use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). A vote in the U.S. Senate is expected to be held any day. Aaron, Lukas, and Matthew walk you through the conservation history of the region and its values, why mining here is a terrible idea, how the 20 year mining moratorium came to be, what the CRA is and why this particular use of the CRA is like nothing in history, and what you can do today to help keep protections in place. This episode is a must listen if you are an American conservationist.   NWF Outdoors action alert: https://support.nwf.org/page/93268/action/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=20260126_Outdoors_ETT_Senate_BoundaryWaters_NoSpecies_Email1&utm_content=20260126_Outdoors_ETT_Senate_BoundaryWaters_NoSpecies_Email1+6313878455&ea.url.id=4517047 Sportsmen for Boundary Waters website: https://sportsmenbwca.org/; Sportsmen for Boundary Waters action alert: https://bit.ly/SpeakUpForTheBWCA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Urgent Action needed! In this episode Aaron sits down with Lukas Leaf and Matthew Schultz from Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters. The House of Representatives recently voted to strip a 20-year moratorium on mining in the Boundary Waters region and in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness through the unprecedented use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). A vote in the U.S. Senate is expected to be held any day. Aaron, Lukas, and Matthew walk you through the conservation history of the region and its values, why mining here is a terrible idea, how the 20 year mining moratorium came to be, what the CRA is and why this particular use of the CRA is like nothing in history, and what you can do today to help keep protections in place. This episode is a must listen if you are an American conservationist.   NWF Outdoors action alert: https://support.nwf.org/page/93268/action/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=20260126_Outdoors_ETT_Senate_BoundaryWaters_NoSpecies_Email1&utm_content=20260126_Outdoors_ETT_Senate_BoundaryWaters_NoSpecies_Email1+6313878455&ea.url.id=4517047 Sportsmen for Boundary Waters website: https://sportsmenbwca.org/; Sportsmen for Boundary Waters action alert: https://bit.ly/SpeakUpForTheBWCA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Urgent Action needed! In this episode Aaron sits down with Lukas Leaf and Matthew Schultz from Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters. The House of Representatives recently voted to strip a 20-year moratorium on mining in the Boundary Waters region and in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness through the unprecedented use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). A vote in the U.S. Senate is expected to be held any day. Aaron, Lukas, and Matthew walk you through the conservation history of the region and its values, why mining here is a terrible idea, how the 20 year mining moratorium came to be, what the CRA is and why this particular use of the CRA is like nothing in history, and what you can do today to help keep protections in place. This episode is a must listen if you are an American conservationist.

 

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]]> 2849 The Legacy of America’s Public Lands - with Hal Herring Aaron and Tanner sit down with renowned, award-winning journalist, writer, and communicator Hal Herring — one of the leading voices on the history and future of America’s public lands. From the hills of Alabama to the Montana mountains, Hal has explored nearly every facet of conservation, restoration, and land management. He’s thought about it, written about it, and lived it. In this episode, he shares his deep understanding and fiery passion for wild places and public lands. Join this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation as we trace the origins of America’s public lands—how we got them, the defining (and sometimes disastrous) decisions along the way, and what’s at stake today. Hal helps us imagine a hopeful path forward, one where healthy, thriving landscapes remain a shared inheritance for future generations. Hal is a one-of-a-kind storyteller and advocate for wild spaces. Tune in for an insightful, funny, and thought-provoking discussion that will leave you inspired to reconnect with—and reinvest in—our public lands. Explore Hal’s work:https://www.halherring.com/ The Narrow Corridor – Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson From the Nobel Prize–winning authors of Why Nations Fail, this book explores how liberty survives only when governments and citizens maintain a delicate balance of power. Natural Rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Creation of America’s Public Lands – John Clayton A dual biography of two giants—Muir the preservationist and Pinchot the conservationist—whose collaboration helped establish the concept of publicly owned lands. Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands – John D. Leshy A sweeping account of how the U.S. came to hold nearly one-third of its land for the public good. Leshy reveals how bipartisan decisions built the foundation for recreation, conservation, and education on 600 million acres of shared land. Mining Law: A Study in Perpetual Motion – John D. Leshy A deep dive into the 1872 Mining Law—its history, flaws, and modern-day implications for land use, environmental protection, and mineral policy. DeVoto’s West: History, Conservation, and the Public Good – Bernard DeVoto A collection of essays from one of America’s most eloquent defenders of public lands. DeVoto fought to protect Western landscapes from privatization and exploitation, arguing for strong federal stewardship—a message still powerfully relevant today. This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild – Nate Schweber An award-winning chronicle of Bernard and Avis DeVoto’s crusade to save national parks from privatization during the McCarthy era. Their fight for conservation, free speech, and democracy remains a timeless call to action. Lands Worth Saving: The Weeks Act of 1911, the National Forests, and the Enduring Value of Public Investment – James G. Lewis A look at the transformative 1911 law that created national forests in the East and restored millions of acres. This book connects the historic Weeks Act to today’s efforts in climate resilience and forest protection. The Nation’s Largest Landlord: The Bureau of Land Management in the American West – James R. Skillen A comprehensive history of the BLM and its evolving mission to balance conservation, industry, and public access across 258 million acres of land. Skillen explores how this complex agency reflects America’s conflicted relationship with its own natural resources. Hal’s Reading List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:27:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Tanner sit down with renowned, award-winning journalist, writer, and communicator Hal Herring — one of the leading voices on the history and future of America’s public lands. From the hills of Alabama to the Montana mountains, Hal has explored nearly every facet of conservation, restoration, and land management. He’s thought about it, written about it, and lived it. In this episode, he shares his deep understanding and fiery passion for wild places and public lands. Join this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation as we trace the origins of America’s public lands—how we got them, the defining (and sometimes disastrous) decisions along the way, and what’s at stake today. Hal helps us imagine a hopeful path forward, one where healthy, thriving landscapes remain a shared inheritance for future generations. Hal is a one-of-a-kind storyteller and advocate for wild spaces. Tune in for an insightful, funny, and thought-provoking discussion that will leave you inspired to reconnect with—and reinvest in—our public lands. Explore Hal’s work:https://www.halherring.com/ The Narrow Corridor – Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson From the Nobel Prize–winning authors of Why Nations Fail, this book explores how liberty survives only when governments and citizens maintain a delicate balance of power. Natural Rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Creation of America’s Public Lands – John Clayton A dual biography of two giants—Muir the preservationist and Pinchot the conservationist—whose collaboration helped establish the concept of publicly owned lands. Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands – John D. Leshy A sweeping account of how the U.S. came to hold nearly one-third of its land for the public good. Leshy reveals how bipartisan decisions built the foundation for recreation, conservation, and education on 600 million acres of shared land. Mining Law: A Study in Perpetual Motion – John D. Leshy A deep dive into the 1872 Mining Law—its history, flaws, and modern-day implications for land use, environmental protection, and mineral policy. DeVoto’s West: History, Conservation, and the Public Good – Bernard DeVoto A collection of essays from one of America’s most eloquent defenders of public lands. DeVoto fought to protect Western landscapes from privatization and exploitation, arguing for strong federal stewardship—a message still powerfully relevant today. This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild – Nate Schweber An award-winning chronicle of Bernard and Avis DeVoto’s crusade to save national parks from privatization during the McCarthy era. Their fight for conservation, free speech, and democracy remains a timeless call to action. Lands Worth Saving: The Weeks Act of 1911, the National Forests, and the Enduring Value of Public Investment – James G. Lewis A look at the transformative 1911 law that created national forests in the East and restored millions of acres. This book connects the historic Weeks Act to today’s efforts in climate resilience and forest protection. The Nation’s Largest Landlord: The Bureau of Land Management in the American West – James R. Skillen A comprehensive history of the BLM and its evolving mission to balance conservation, industry, and public access across 258 million acres of land. Skillen explores how this complex agency reflects America’s conflicted relationship with its own natural resources. Hal’s Reading List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Tanner sit down with renowned, award-winning journalist, writer, and communicator Hal Herring — one of the leading voices on the history and future of America’s public lands. From the hills of Alabama to the Montana mountains, Hal has explored nearly every facet of conservation, restoration, and land management. He’s thought about it, written about it, and lived it. In this episode, he shares his deep understanding and fiery passion for wild places and public lands.

Join this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation as we trace the origins of America’s public lands—how we got them, the defining (and sometimes disastrous) decisions along the way, and what’s at stake today. Hal helps us imagine a hopeful path forward, one where healthy, thriving landscapes remain a shared inheritance for future generations.

Hal is a one-of-a-kind storyteller and advocate for wild spaces. Tune in for an insightful, funny, and thought-provoking discussion that will leave you inspired to reconnect with—and reinvest in—our public lands.

Explore Hal’s work:
https://www.halherring.com/

The Narrow Corridor – Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson
From the Nobel Prize–winning authors of Why Nations Fail, this book explores how liberty survives only when governments and citizens maintain a delicate balance of power.

Natural Rivals: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Creation of America’s Public Lands – John Clayton
A dual biography of two giants—Muir the preservationist and Pinchot the conservationist—whose collaboration helped establish the concept of publicly owned lands.

Our Common Ground: A History of America’s Public Lands – John D. Leshy
A sweeping account of how the U.S. came to hold nearly one-third of its land for the public good. Leshy reveals how bipartisan decisions built the foundation for recreation, conservation, and education on 600 million acres of shared land.

Mining Law: A Study in Perpetual Motion – John D. Leshy
A deep dive into the 1872 Mining Law—its history, flaws, and modern-day implications for land use, environmental protection, and mineral policy.

DeVoto’s West: History, Conservation, and the Public Good – Bernard DeVoto
A collection of essays from one of America’s most eloquent defenders of public lands. DeVoto fought to protect Western landscapes from privatization and exploitation, arguing for strong federal stewardship—a message still powerfully relevant today.

This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild – Nate Schweber
An award-winning chronicle of Bernard and Avis DeVoto’s crusade to save national parks from privatization during the McCarthy era. Their fight for conservation, free speech, and democracy remains a timeless call to action.

Lands Worth Saving: The Weeks Act of 1911, the National Forests, and the Enduring Value of Public Investment – James G. Lewis
A look at the transformative 1911 law that created national forests in the East and restored millions of acres. This book connects the historic Weeks Act to today’s efforts in climate resilience and forest protection.

The Nation’s Largest Landlord: The Bureau of Land Management in the American West – James R. Skillen
A comprehensive history of the BLM and its evolving mission to balance conservation, industry, and public access across 258 million acres of land. Skillen explores how this complex agency reflects America’s conflicted relationship with its own natural resources.

Hal’s Reading List

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]]> 4955 A Critical Moment for Public Lands and How We Can Respond: A Conversation with Congressman Gabe Vasquez This week, during one of the most perilous times for public lands in recent memory, the NWF Outdoors Podcast hosts Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul sit down with Congressman Gabe Vasquez,public lands champion from New Mexico’s 2nd District  and co-founder of the bi-partisan Public Lands Caucus. We talk about the real threats facing public lands and the urgent need for bipartisan action. Congressman Vasquez shares his personal journey into Congress, his love for New Mexico’s wild places, and why he helped launch the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. He breaks down how and why he’s fighting to stop land sell-offs and what we can do to maintain access and improve management on public lands. Even if we win current battles, we must remain diligent and defend public lands as the national treasure they are.  If you hike, hunt, fish, or just love being on public lands—this one’s for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:58:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors This week, during one of the most perilous times for public lands in recent memory, the NWF Outdoors Podcast hosts Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul sit down with Congressman Gabe Vasquez,public lands champion from New Mexico’s 2nd District  and co-founder of the bi-partisan Public Lands Caucus. We talk about the real threats facing public lands and the urgent need for bipartisan action. Congressman Vasquez shares his personal journey into Congress, his love for New Mexico’s wild places, and why he helped launch the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. He breaks down how and why he’s fighting to stop land sell-offs and what we can do to maintain access and improve management on public lands. Even if we win current battles, we must remain diligent and defend public lands as the national treasure they are.  If you hike, hunt, fish, or just love being on public lands—this one’s for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, during one of the most perilous times for public lands in recent memory, the NWF Outdoors Podcast hosts Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul sit down with Congressman Gabe Vasquez,public lands champion from New Mexico’s 2nd District  and co-founder of the bi-partisan Public Lands Caucus.

We talk about the real threats facing public lands and the urgent need for bipartisan action. Congressman Vasquez shares his personal journey into Congress, his love for New Mexico’s wild places, and why he helped launch the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. He breaks down how and why he’s fighting to stop land sell-offs and what we can do to maintain access and improve management on public lands. Even if we win current battles, we must remain diligent and defend public lands as the national treasure they are. 

If you hike, hunt, fish, or just love being on public lands—this one’s for you. 


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]]> 2421 Understanding the Corner Crossing Case Every Hunter’s Talking About In this episode, NWF’s Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul team up with veteran Wyoming journalist Angus Thuermer to dive deep into one of the most contentious public land battles in decades: corner crossing. With decades of boots-on-the-ground reporting, Angus brings a sharp perspective to the legal, ethical, and conservation questions swirling around this case—and what its outcome could mean for hunters, anglers, and all who rely on public lands across the country. Angus Thuermer | Wyofile: https://wyofile.com/author/angus_thuermer/ NWF Outdoors Links Website: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwfoutdoors/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWFoutdoors/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 17:09:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode, NWF’s Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul team up with veteran Wyoming journalist Angus Thuermer to dive deep into one of the most contentious public land battles in decades: corner crossing. With decades of boots-on-the-ground reporting, Angus brings a sharp perspective to the legal, ethical, and conservation questions swirling around this case—and what its outcome could mean for hunters, anglers, and all who rely on public lands across the country. Angus Thuermer | Wyofile: https://wyofile.com/author/angus_thuermer/ NWF Outdoors Links Website: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwfoutdoors/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWFoutdoors/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, NWF’s Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul team up with veteran Wyoming journalist Angus Thuermer to dive deep into one of the most contentious public land battles in decades: corner crossing. With decades of boots-on-the-ground reporting, Angus brings a sharp perspective to the legal, ethical, and conservation questions swirling around this case—and what its outcome could mean for hunters, anglers, and all who rely on public lands across the country.

Angus Thuermer | Wyofile: https://wyofile.com/author/angus_thuermer/

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]]> 2503 Parks, Purpose & Public Lands with Walt Dabney In this powerful episode, we sit down with Walt Dabney, a true public lands champion and a neighbor to Aaron in Buena Vista, Colorado. Walt's incredible 43-year career with the National Park Service, spanning iconic locations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the vast wilderness of Alaska, and his subsequent leadership as Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife, offers unparalleled insight into the value and the current threats facing these vital resources. The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the most pressing issue facing our public lands today: the significant loss of experienced staff and vital resources. Walt minces no words as he explains the devastating impact of these cuts on everything from visitor safety and resource management to the economic well-being of gateway communities. He paints a stark picture of overflowing restrooms, increased risks of unmanaged wildfires, and the potential for irreversible damage to these cherished landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:14:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this powerful episode, we sit down with Walt Dabney, a true public lands champion and a neighbor to Aaron in Buena Vista, Colorado. Walt's incredible 43-year career with the National Park Service, spanning iconic locations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the vast wilderness of Alaska, and his subsequent leadership as Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife, offers unparalleled insight into the value and the current threats facing these vital resources. The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the most pressing issue facing our public lands today: the significant loss of experienced staff and vital resources. Walt minces no words as he explains the devastating impact of these cuts on everything from visitor safety and resource management to the economic well-being of gateway communities. He paints a stark picture of overflowing restrooms, increased risks of unmanaged wildfires, and the potential for irreversible damage to these cherished landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this powerful episode, we sit down with Walt Dabney, a true public lands champion and a neighbor to Aaron in Buena Vista, Colorado. Walt's incredible 43-year career with the National Park Service, spanning iconic locations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the vast wilderness of Alaska, and his subsequent leadership as Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife, offers unparalleled insight into the value and the current threats facing these vital resources.


The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the most pressing issue facing our public lands today: the significant loss of experienced staff and vital resources. Walt minces no words as he explains the devastating impact of these cuts on everything from visitor safety and resource management to the economic well-being of gateway communities. He paints a stark picture of overflowing restrooms, increased risks of unmanaged wildfires, and the potential for irreversible damage to these cherished landscapes.

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]]> 3944 NWF Outdoors Podcast Is BACK - New and Improved Content! We're back! Outdoor traditions, and especially our public lands, are uniquely American. Something worth investing in and fighting for. Recreation. Cultural artifacts. Drinking water, fishing, wildlife habitat, energy resources, hunting and the backbone of rural economies. Our public lands provide so much for so many, and there's thousands of stories around each one of them. We aim to tell those stories and show our listeners the connection between enjoying the outdoors and engaging in conservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:50:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors We're back! Outdoor traditions, and especially our public lands, are uniquely American. Something worth investing in and fighting for. Recreation. Cultural artifacts. Drinking water, fishing, wildlife habitat, energy resources, hunting and the backbone of rural economies. Our public lands provide so much for so many, and there's thousands of stories around each one of them. We aim to tell those stories and show our listeners the connection between enjoying the outdoors and engaging in conservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back! Outdoor traditions, and especially our public lands, are uniquely American. Something worth investing in and fighting for. Recreation. Cultural artifacts. Drinking water, fishing, wildlife habitat, energy resources, hunting and the backbone of rural economies. Our public lands provide so much for so many, and there's thousands of stories around each one of them. We aim to tell those stories and show our listeners the connection between enjoying the outdoors and engaging in conservation.

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]]> 961 They’re Building Land in Louisiana! The great Mark Twain once wrote, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” but Mr. Twain was wrong! The Mississippi River and the state of Louisiana are working together to build tens of thousands of acres on the Louisiana coast. Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Chairman is Bren Haase. Chairman Haase is a passionate hunter and angler from Sportsman’s Paradise, and he joined us to talk about Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and how the state is battling that crisis for both people and wildlife. Suggested Links: https://coastal.la.gov/ https://midbasin.coastal.la.gov/ https://coastal.la.gov/our-plan/2023-coastal-master-plan/ https://www.vanishingparadise.org/blog/2022/8/creating-paradise-at-davis-pond Due to advertising inserted into the show post production, we are no longer able to provide show notes. Please be sure to following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:44:38 -0000 An interview with Louisiana CPRA Chairman, Bren Haase. full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors The great Mark Twain once wrote, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” but Mr. Twain was wrong! The Mississippi River and the state of Louisiana are working together to build tens of thousands of acres on the Louisiana coast. Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Chairman is Bren Haase. Chairman Haase is a passionate hunter and angler from Sportsman’s Paradise, and he joined us to talk about Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and how the state is battling that crisis for both people and wildlife. Suggested Links: https://coastal.la.gov/ https://midbasin.coastal.la.gov/ https://coastal.la.gov/our-plan/2023-coastal-master-plan/ https://www.vanishingparadise.org/blog/2022/8/creating-paradise-at-davis-pond Due to advertising inserted into the show post production, we are no longer able to provide show notes. Please be sure to following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The great Mark Twain once wrote, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” but Mr. Twain was wrong! The Mississippi River and the state of Louisiana are working together to build tens of thousands of acres on the Louisiana coast. Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Chairman is Bren Haase. Chairman Haase is a passionate hunter and angler from Sportsman’s Paradise, and he joined us to talk about Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and how the state is battling that crisis for both people and wildlife.

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https://midbasin.coastal.la.gov/

https://coastal.la.gov/our-plan/2023-coastal-master-plan/

https://www.vanishingparadise.org/blog/2022/8/creating-paradise-at-davis-pond


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]]> 3706 All things Mule Deer (and all deer) with Jim Heffelfinger Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned deer expert, speaker, and author Jim Heffelfinger to discuss a wide-ranging set of topics focused around the status of mule deer. We expand on what is impacting mule deer health and abundance, CWD, what impacts antler growth, how habitat changes life histories of mule deer, and many other fascinating topics. We even throw in a good deer joke. Jim is the complete expert on mule deer and this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.  Suggested Links:  https://deernut.com/home https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/2023-range-wide-status-of-the-black-tailed-and-mule-deer/ Follow Jim on Instagram @CervidNut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:01:00 -0000 All things Mule Deer (and all deer) with Jim Heffelfinger full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned deer expert, speaker, and author Jim Heffelfinger to discuss a wide-ranging set of topics focused around the status of mule deer. We expand on what is impacting mule deer health and abundance, CWD, what impacts antler growth, how habitat changes life histories of mule deer, and many other fascinating topics. We even throw in a good deer joke. Jim is the complete expert on mule deer and this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.  Suggested Links:  https://deernut.com/home https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/2023-range-wide-status-of-the-black-tailed-and-mule-deer/ Follow Jim on Instagram @CervidNut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned deer expert, speaker, and author Jim Heffelfinger to discuss a wide-ranging set of topics focused around the status of mule deer. We expand on what is impacting mule deer health and abundance, CWD, what impacts antler growth, how habitat changes life histories of mule deer, and many other fascinating topics. We even throw in a good deer joke. Jim is the complete expert on mule deer and this is a discussion you don’t want to miss. 

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https://deernut.com/home

https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/2023-range-wide-status-of-the-black-tailed-and-mule-deer/

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]]> 4482 Talking the Hottest Hunting app with Jared Larsen of onX Bill and Aaron have a fun conversation about all things onX hunt app with Jared Larsen, the company’s Whitetail Marketing Manager. We talk about the advent and growth of the company, new features, things in the works, how they feel about the complaint that folks don’t have to put in the work to scout areas, the conservation work onX does, and many other interesting topics. We also take a few questions from listeners who will now receive a one-year elite membership. Jared is a fun and charismatic dude. You don’t want to miss this one.  Suggested Links: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app https://www.onxmaps.com/news https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/private-land-public-access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:34:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Bill and Aaron have a fun conversation about all things onX hunt app with Jared Larsen, the company’s Whitetail Marketing Manager. We talk about the advent and growth of the company, new features, things in the works, how they feel about the complaint that folks don’t have to put in the work to scout areas, the conservation work onX does, and many other interesting topics. We also take a few questions from listeners who will now receive a one-year elite membership. Jared is a fun and charismatic dude. You don’t want to miss this one.  Suggested Links: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app https://www.onxmaps.com/news https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/private-land-public-access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bill and Aaron have a fun conversation about all things onX hunt app with Jared Larsen, the company’s Whitetail Marketing Manager. We talk about the advent and growth of the company, new features, things in the works, how they feel about the complaint that folks don’t have to put in the work to scout areas, the conservation work onX does, and many other interesting topics. We also take a few questions from listeners who will now receive a one-year elite membership. Jared is a fun and charismatic dude. You don’t want to miss this one. 

Suggested Links:

https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app

https://www.onxmaps.com/news

https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives

https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/private-land-public-access

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]]> 4749 Living Life and Catching Fish with Hard Work and Common Sense Lots of guests elicit laughter and also a few tugs at the heartstrings. Laughter is pretty easy, but it’s rare a guest has both Aaron and Bill holding back tears in between the laughs, but Joey Monteleone did just that. From working hard in the inner city as a child of immigrants to traveling North America lecturing, writing and filming television shows about fishing, Monteleone has managed to live the life so many of us dream while hopefully watching a bobber during our youth. Over 50,000 (more than 1500 over five pounds) bass later, Joey’s focus on simplifying tackle and techniques is awesome information for both beginner and veteran fishermen.  Suggested Links: https://hub.jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/kayak-fishing-factory-team/joey-monteleone/ https://www.amazon.com/ILL-BE-TENNESSEAN-YA-History/dp/1689845139 https://www.amazon.com/60-Seasons-fishing-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1952474922 https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Storms-CentAnni-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1957344202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15Q7IQIDO5MUD&keywords=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone&qid=1692194518&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone%2Cdigital-text%2C106&sr=1-1-catcorr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:52:00 -0000 Living Life and Catching Fish with Hard Work and Common Sense full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Author and Celebrity Sportsman Joey Monteleone Lots of guests elicit laughter and also a few tugs at the heartstrings. Laughter is pretty easy, but it’s rare a guest has both Aaron and Bill holding back tears in between the laughs, but Joey Monteleone did just that. From working hard in the inner city as a child of immigrants to traveling North America lecturing, writing and filming television shows about fishing, Monteleone has managed to live the life so many of us dream while hopefully watching a bobber during our youth. Over 50,000 (more than 1500 over five pounds) bass later, Joey’s focus on simplifying tackle and techniques is awesome information for both beginner and veteran fishermen.  Suggested Links: https://hub.jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/kayak-fishing-factory-team/joey-monteleone/ https://www.amazon.com/ILL-BE-TENNESSEAN-YA-History/dp/1689845139 https://www.amazon.com/60-Seasons-fishing-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1952474922 https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Storms-CentAnni-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1957344202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15Q7IQIDO5MUD&keywords=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone&qid=1692194518&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone%2Cdigital-text%2C106&sr=1-1-catcorr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lots of guests elicit laughter and also a few tugs at the heartstrings. Laughter is pretty easy, but it’s rare a guest has both Aaron and Bill holding back tears in between the laughs, but Joey Monteleone did just that. From working hard in the inner city as a child of immigrants to traveling North America lecturing, writing and filming television shows about fishing, Monteleone has managed to live the life so many of us dream while hopefully watching a bobber during our youth. Over 50,000 (more than 1500 over five pounds) bass later, Joey’s focus on simplifying tackle and techniques is awesome information for both beginner and veteran fishermen. 

Suggested Links:

https://hub.jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/kayak-fishing-factory-team/joey-monteleone/

https://www.amazon.com/ILL-BE-TENNESSEAN-YA-History/dp/1689845139

https://www.amazon.com/60-Seasons-fishing-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1952474922

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Storms-CentAnni-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1957344202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15Q7IQIDO5MUD&keywords=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone&qid=1692194518&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone%2Cdigital-text%2C106&sr=1-1-catcorr

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]]> 3852 Safari Club International with Chris Tymeson Aaron sits down with Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International while at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference. They discuss what SCI is, what type of policy SCI works on, the work SCI does to defend hunting and what that currently looks like across the US. Aaron and Chris also discuss the negative impacts to wildlife management if/when attempts to degrade or reduce hunting opportunities become a reality. Suggested Link: https://safariclub.org/ Show Notes: 1:29 - Aaron shares a little background on SCI and his connection with Chris. 4:35 - Chris shares his aim when attending conferences around the country. 5:54 - Chris has a background in litigation. He shares some of his legal background and experience. 7:17 - "What's the craziest thing that came across your desk?" Chris shares what he can on a podcast. 8:44 - SCI is a 501 C4 which also has a 501 C3 advocacy side. Chris talks about how SCI is structured and the type of work they do around the world. 12:15 - Defending the federal government more often than not? Chris unpacks this and then talks about his state to state work. 16:30 - Chris deals with everything from rabbits to rhinos. 21:01 - Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Show notes are not available after this stage due to inserted ads from our hosting platform. "Hunting pays for conservation. Hunting has paid for conservation for 100 years... or more" For more great content, action alerts and information on how you can make a difference. Please follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:29:30 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International while at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference. They discuss what SCI is, what type of policy SCI works on, the work SCI does to defend hunting and what that currently looks like across the US. Aaron and Chris also discuss the negative impacts to wildlife management if/when attempts to degrade or reduce hunting opportunities become a reality. Suggested Link: https://safariclub.org/ Show Notes: 1:29 - Aaron shares a little background on SCI and his connection with Chris. 4:35 - Chris shares his aim when attending conferences around the country. 5:54 - Chris has a background in litigation. He shares some of his legal background and experience. 7:17 - "What's the craziest thing that came across your desk?" Chris shares what he can on a podcast. 8:44 - SCI is a 501 C4 which also has a 501 C3 advocacy side. Chris talks about how SCI is structured and the type of work they do around the world. 12:15 - Defending the federal government more often than not? Chris unpacks this and then talks about his state to state work. 16:30 - Chris deals with everything from rabbits to rhinos. 21:01 - Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Show notes are not available after this stage due to inserted ads from our hosting platform. "Hunting pays for conservation. Hunting has paid for conservation for 100 years... or more" For more great content, action alerts and information on how you can make a difference. Please follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International while at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference. They discuss what SCI is, what type of policy SCI works on, the work SCI does to defend hunting and what that currently looks like across the US. Aaron and Chris also discuss the negative impacts to wildlife management if/when attempts to degrade or reduce hunting opportunities become a reality.

Suggested Link: https://safariclub.org/

Show Notes:

1:29 - Aaron shares a little background on SCI and his connection with Chris.

4:35 - Chris shares his aim when attending conferences around the country.

5:54 - Chris has a background in litigation. He shares some of his legal background and experience.

7:17 - "What's the craziest thing that came across your desk?" Chris shares what he can on a podcast.

8:44 - SCI is a 501 C4 which also has a 501 C3 advocacy side. Chris talks about how SCI is structured and the type of work they do around the world.

12:15 - Defending the federal government more often than not? Chris unpacks this and then talks about his state to state work.

16:30 - Chris deals with everything from rabbits to rhinos.

21:01 - Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Show notes are not available after this stage due to inserted ads from our hosting platform.

"Hunting pays for conservation. Hunting has paid for conservation for 100 years... or more"

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]]> 2510 Shad Fishing and Restoring Fletchers Cove on the Potomac River Andrew Wilkins works on the land stewardship team at the National Wildlife Federation. During this episode of AFIELD, he sits down with Rob Catalanotto and Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited and Friends of Fletcher’s Cove. Friends of Fletcher’s Cove is committed to maintaining, improving, and sustaining Fletcher’s Cove as a premier urban gateway to the outdoors within Washington, D.C. Through grassroots advocacy and stakeholder collaboration, they ensure Fletcher’s Cove is preserved and protected to benefit anglers, paddlers, wildlife enthusiasts, and outdoorspeople of all backgrounds.   Fletcher’s Cove is a revered and historic outdoor resource along the Potomac River, located just below the fall line in the Potomac Gorge–roughly 2.5 miles upstream of Georgetown. The site is managed by the National Park Service within the boundaries of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, which receives millions of visitors each year. Fletcher’s Cove is one of the few public access points where for over one hundred years, visitors have enjoyed safe and reliable access to the Potomac river for fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and many other forms of outdoor recreation. Chris has worked for Trout Unlimited for 20 years, and previously worked for the United States Forest Service. He is an average but exceptionally earnest angler. Rob is a D.C. native who learned to love the outdoors and environmental conservation at Fletcher's Cove. Rob is also a Government Affairs representative for Trout Unlimited, working to advance coldwater conservation issues on Capitol Hill. Learn more here: https://savethecove.org/theissue/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:14:24 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Andrew Wilkins works on the land stewardship team at the National Wildlife Federation. During this episode of AFIELD, he sits down with Rob Catalanotto and Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited and Friends of Fletcher’s Cove. Friends of Fletcher’s Cove is committed to maintaining, improving, and sustaining Fletcher’s Cove as a premier urban gateway to the outdoors within Washington, D.C. Through grassroots advocacy and stakeholder collaboration, they ensure Fletcher’s Cove is preserved and protected to benefit anglers, paddlers, wildlife enthusiasts, and outdoorspeople of all backgrounds.   Fletcher’s Cove is a revered and historic outdoor resource along the Potomac River, located just below the fall line in the Potomac Gorge–roughly 2.5 miles upstream of Georgetown. The site is managed by the National Park Service within the boundaries of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, which receives millions of visitors each year. Fletcher’s Cove is one of the few public access points where for over one hundred years, visitors have enjoyed safe and reliable access to the Potomac river for fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and many other forms of outdoor recreation. Chris has worked for Trout Unlimited for 20 years, and previously worked for the United States Forest Service. He is an average but exceptionally earnest angler. Rob is a D.C. native who learned to love the outdoors and environmental conservation at Fletcher's Cove. Rob is also a Government Affairs representative for Trout Unlimited, working to advance coldwater conservation issues on Capitol Hill. Learn more here: https://savethecove.org/theissue/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Andrew Wilkins works on the land stewardship team at the National Wildlife Federation. During this episode of AFIELD, he sits down with Rob Catalanotto and Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited and Friends of Fletcher’s Cove.

Friends of Fletcher’s Cove is committed to maintaining, improving, and sustaining Fletcher’s Cove as a premier urban gateway to the outdoors within Washington, D.C. Through grassroots advocacy and stakeholder collaboration, they ensure Fletcher’s Cove is preserved and protected to benefit anglers, paddlers, wildlife enthusiasts, and outdoorspeople of all backgrounds.  

Fletcher’s Cove is a revered and historic outdoor resource along the Potomac River, located just below the fall line in the Potomac Gorge–roughly 2.5 miles upstream of Georgetown. The site is managed by the National Park Service within the boundaries of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, which receives millions of visitors each year. Fletcher’s Cove is one of the few public access points where for over one hundred years, visitors have enjoyed safe and reliable access to the Potomac river for fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and many other forms of outdoor recreation.

Chris has worked for Trout Unlimited for 20 years, and previously worked for the United States Forest Service. He is an average but exceptionally earnest angler.

Rob is a D.C. native who learned to love the outdoors and environmental conservation at Fletcher's Cove. Rob is also a Government Affairs representative for Trout Unlimited, working to advance coldwater conservation issues on Capitol Hill.

Learn more here: https://savethecove.org/theissue/

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]]> 1855 The Peculiar Life and Times of Wildlife Officers with Wayne Saunders and John Nores of Warden’s Watch Aaron and Bill sit down with John Nores and Wayne Saunders, retired game wardens and co-hosts of the Warden’s Watch podcast. We hear crazy stories from the line of duty ranging from the time Wayne was shot and his badge saved his life to John’s many years of taking on drug cartels running illegal marijuana growing operations in California. We talk about how hunters and anglers should act if and when they are stopped by a warden, the most common violations, poaching stories, and how essential law enforcement is to safeguarding fish and wildlife. We also touch on the books John and Wayne have written. These guys are smart, entertaining, and have a wealth of knowledge you’ll definitely want to hear.  Links: Warden’s Watch podcast - https://wardenswatch.com/tag/podcast/ Wayne’s book - https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Woods-Wayne-Saunders/dp/1734930896, John’s website and book - www.johnnores.com and  https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-War-2nd-Operations-Reclaiming/dp/1951115333/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hidden+war+2nd+edition&qid=1674147534&s=books&sr=1-2 Show notes: 3:00 – Bill introduces Wayne and John (“John-Wayne”) from the Warden’s Watch Podcast.  4:25 – John, Wayne, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently.  8:53 – Ticks are bad this season… like, REALLY bad!  13:55 – Bill brings it back to the meat and potatoes of this podcast. How did these two men get into being Game Wardens? 19:45 – How did John and Wayne meet? 23:44 – Bill requests some good Game Warden stories… 30:50 - What is the connection between people doing dumb things and our society? 35:10 – Bill requests some of the dark sides of Game Warden stories… (being shot on the job). 44:47 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Plus a few ads from our hosting platform. Show notes are not accurate from here onwards due to these ad inserts. We apologize for any inconvenience… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with John Nores and Wayne Saunders, retired game wardens and co-hosts of the Warden’s Watch podcast. We hear crazy stories from the line of duty ranging from the time Wayne was shot and his badge saved his life to John’s many years of taking on drug cartels running illegal marijuana growing operations in California. We talk about how hunters and anglers should act if and when they are stopped by a warden, the most common violations, poaching stories, and how essential law enforcement is to safeguarding fish and wildlife. We also touch on the books John and Wayne have written. These guys are smart, entertaining, and have a wealth of knowledge you’ll definitely want to hear.  Links: Warden’s Watch podcast - https://wardenswatch.com/tag/podcast/ Wayne’s book - https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Woods-Wayne-Saunders/dp/1734930896, John’s website and book - www.johnnores.com and  https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-War-2nd-Operations-Reclaiming/dp/1951115333/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hidden+war+2nd+edition&qid=1674147534&s=books&sr=1-2 Show notes: 3:00 – Bill introduces Wayne and John (“John-Wayne”) from the Warden’s Watch Podcast.  4:25 – John, Wayne, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently.  8:53 – Ticks are bad this season… like, REALLY bad!  13:55 – Bill brings it back to the meat and potatoes of this podcast. How did these two men get into being Game Wardens? 19:45 – How did John and Wayne meet? 23:44 – Bill requests some good Game Warden stories… 30:50 - What is the connection between people doing dumb things and our society? 35:10 – Bill requests some of the dark sides of Game Warden stories… (being shot on the job). 44:47 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Plus a few ads from our hosting platform. Show notes are not accurate from here onwards due to these ad inserts. We apologize for any inconvenience… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with John Nores and Wayne Saunders, retired game wardens and co-hosts of the Warden’s Watch podcast. We hear crazy stories from the line of duty ranging from the time Wayne was shot and his badge saved his life to John’s many years of taking on drug cartels running illegal marijuana growing operations in California. We talk about how hunters and anglers should act if and when they are stopped by a warden, the most common violations, poaching stories, and how essential law enforcement is to safeguarding fish and wildlife. We also touch on the books John and Wayne have written. These guys are smart, entertaining, and have a wealth of knowledge you’ll definitely want to hear. 

Links:

Warden’s Watch podcast - https://wardenswatch.com/tag/podcast/

Wayne’s book - https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Woods-Wayne-Saunders/dp/1734930896,

John’s website and book - www.johnnores.com and  https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-War-2nd-Operations-Reclaiming/dp/1951115333/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hidden+war+2nd+edition&qid=1674147534&s=books&sr=1-2

Show notes:

3:00 – Bill introduces Wayne and John (“John-Wayne”) from the Warden’s Watch Podcast. 

4:25 – John, Wayne, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 

8:53 – Ticks are bad this season… like, REALLY bad! 

13:55 – Bill brings it back to the meat and potatoes of this podcast. How did these two men get into being Game Wardens?

19:45 – How did John and Wayne meet?

23:44 – Bill requests some good Game Warden stories…

30:50 - What is the connection between people doing dumb things and our society?

35:10 – Bill requests some of the dark sides of Game Warden stories… (being shot on the job).

44:47 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Plus a few ads from our hosting platform. Show notes are not accurate from here onwards due to these ad inserts. We apologize for any inconvenience…

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]]> 5370 The BLM’s Public Lands Rule with Bailey Brennan and David Willms Aaron and Bill chat with Bailey and David about the newly proposed “Public Lands Rule”, which will determine future management of Bureau of Land Management lands. We offer BLM history, why the BLM decided to propose the rule, what the rule is designed to do and how it can help fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Also, sometimes called the “conservation rule”, the proposed rule sets out to rebalance management of 245 million acres of the American West, including some of the finest fish and wildlife habitat in the world. And anyone can offer their ideas and feedback to the BLM. This podcast will help you learn more and be ready to share your thoughts with the BLM during the official comment period, which closes June 20th.  Suggested links:  Learn about the rule – https://www.blm.gov/public-lands-rule Comment on the rule - https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2023-0001-0001 Show notes: 4:32 – The team chats quickly about their outdoor pursuits during the Memorial Day weekend.  8:07 – David answers the question, “What is the BLM?” and shares a short history.  12:30 – Bailey joins the discussion regarding the history and background of the Bureau of Land Management. 16:13 – What is the BLM’s newly proposed “Conservation Rule”? 18:46 - Discussing neglect of the health and habitat of (some) public lands. These habitats need some active management and/or preservation. Cheatgrass and its role here. 24:55 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen, and a couple inserted ads from the Waypoints advertising community. *Unfortunately, because of these inserted ads we cannot be as detailed with show note time stamps from this point onward, but we will let you know a few key topics covered here: ·      What does a degraded habitat look like from the road?  ·      “The land nobody else wanted…” ·      Underfunding ·      Conservation Leasing and the infusion of new resources ·      Why should hunters and anglers should care about the BLM’s proposed Conservation Rule? ·      Stream bank restoration projects and fish habitat improvements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:31:48 -0000 The BLM’s Public Lands Rule with Bailey Brennan and David Willms full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill chat with Bailey and David about the newly proposed “Public Lands Rule”, which will determine future management of Bureau of Land Management lands. We offer BLM history, why the BLM decided to propose the rule, what the rule is designed to do and how it can help fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Also, sometimes called the “conservation rule”, the proposed rule sets out to rebalance management of 245 million acres of the American West, including some of the finest fish and wildlife habitat in the world. And anyone can offer their ideas and feedback to the BLM. This podcast will help you learn more and be ready to share your thoughts with the BLM during the official comment period, which closes June 20th.  Suggested links:  Learn about the rule – https://www.blm.gov/public-lands-rule Comment on the rule - https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2023-0001-0001 Show notes: 4:32 – The team chats quickly about their outdoor pursuits during the Memorial Day weekend.  8:07 – David answers the question, “What is the BLM?” and shares a short history.  12:30 – Bailey joins the discussion regarding the history and background of the Bureau of Land Management. 16:13 – What is the BLM’s newly proposed “Conservation Rule”? 18:46 - Discussing neglect of the health and habitat of (some) public lands. These habitats need some active management and/or preservation. Cheatgrass and its role here. 24:55 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen, and a couple inserted ads from the Waypoints advertising community. *Unfortunately, because of these inserted ads we cannot be as detailed with show note time stamps from this point onward, but we will let you know a few key topics covered here: ·      What does a degraded habitat look like from the road?  ·      “The land nobody else wanted…” ·      Underfunding ·      Conservation Leasing and the infusion of new resources ·      Why should hunters and anglers should care about the BLM’s proposed Conservation Rule? ·      Stream bank restoration projects and fish habitat improvements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill chat with Bailey and David about the newly proposed “Public Lands Rule”, which will determine future management of Bureau of Land Management lands. We offer BLM history, why the BLM decided to propose the rule, what the rule is designed to do and how it can help fish, wildlife, and hunting and fishing opportunities. Also, sometimes called the “conservation rule”, the proposed rule sets out to rebalance management of 245 million acres of the American West, including some of the finest fish and wildlife habitat in the world. And anyone can offer their ideas and feedback to the BLM. This podcast will help you learn more and be ready to share your thoughts with the BLM during the official comment period, which closes June 20th. 

Suggested links: 

Learn about the rule – https://www.blm.gov/public-lands-rule

Comment on the rule - https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2023-0001-0001

Show notes:

4:32 – The team chats quickly about their outdoor pursuits during the Memorial Day weekend. 

8:07 – David answers the question, “What is the BLM?” and shares a short history. 

12:30 – Bailey joins the discussion regarding the history and background of the Bureau of Land Management.

16:13 – What is the BLM’s newly proposed “Conservation Rule”?

18:46 - Discussing neglect of the health and habitat of (some) public lands. These habitats need some active management and/or preservation. Cheatgrass and its role here.

24:55 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen, and a couple inserted ads from the Waypoints advertising community.

*Unfortunately, because of these inserted ads we cannot be as detailed with show note time stamps from this point onward, but we will let you know a few key topics covered here:

·      What does a degraded habitat look like from the road? 

·      “The land nobody else wanted…”

·      Underfunding

·      Conservation Leasing and the infusion of new resources

·      Why should hunters and anglers should care about the BLM’s proposed Conservation Rule?

·      Stream bank restoration projects and fish habitat improvements

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]]> 3287 Mouthful of Feathers with Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds Aaron and Bill chat with long time authors Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds about the release of their new book, Mouthful of Feathers. The book is the result of years of compiling pieces from some of the most provocative upland bird hunting writers from across the country who have contributed to the blog of the same name. We talk love of dogs, love of wild country, and why they choose to build the book. We also wax about conservation writing, what inspires their work, and the state of outdoor writing. Mouthful of Feathers showcases a different kind of writing you won’t find in the traditional sporting publications – humorous, inspiring, irreverent, full of clear love for the outdoors, it is a unique and refreshing complication that will leave you feeling satisfied.  Suggested Link:  www.mouthfuloffeathers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill chat with long time authors Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds about the release of their new book, Mouthful of Feathers. The book is the result of years of compiling pieces from some of the most provocative upland bird hunting writers from across the country who have contributed to the blog of the same name. We talk love of dogs, love of wild country, and why they choose to build the book. We also wax about conservation writing, what inspires their work, and the state of outdoor writing. Mouthful of Feathers showcases a different kind of writing you won’t find in the traditional sporting publications – humorous, inspiring, irreverent, full of clear love for the outdoors, it is a unique and refreshing complication that will leave you feeling satisfied.  Suggested Link:  www.mouthfuloffeathers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill chat with long time authors Tom Reed and Greg McReynolds about the release of their new book, Mouthful of Feathers. The book is the result of years of compiling pieces from some of the most provocative upland bird hunting writers from across the country who have contributed to the blog of the same name.

We talk love of dogs, love of wild country, and why they choose to build the book. We also wax about conservation writing, what inspires their work, and the state of outdoor writing. Mouthful of Feathers showcases a different kind of writing you won’t find in the traditional sporting publications – humorous, inspiring, irreverent, full of clear love for the outdoors, it is a unique and refreshing complication that will leave you feeling satisfied. 

Suggested Link: 

www.mouthfuloffeathers.com

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]]> 3930 AFIELD: Archery Lessons with Moving Targets In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to join Jodee Dixon in Hawaii for an archery hunt. Jodee is an ambassador for our partner program, Artemis Sportswomen. She lives in Juneau, Alaska. “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:33:18 -0000 AFIELD: Archery Lessons with Moving Targets bonus National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jodee Dixon In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to join Jodee Dixon in Hawaii for an archery hunt. Jodee is an ambassador for our partner program, Artemis Sportswomen. She lives in Juneau, Alaska. “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between!

Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you. 

For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to join Jodee Dixon in Hawaii for an archery hunt. Jodee is an ambassador for our partner program, Artemis Sportswomen. She lives in Juneau, Alaska.

“Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast.

#hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast

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]]> 550 Dogging Poachers… and Helping Hunters Stories about growing up in a hunting family are always great to hear, and when they begin with “My father didn’t let me being a girl change how he raised me,” you know it’s going to be fun. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Amy Snider grew up hunting and fishing in East Tennessee and was about as immersed in the sporting culture of the region as anyone could be. That upbringing served her well during her career both as a Wildlife Officer and a communications and outreach manager with the agency. She was prepared to speak the language of sportsmen, care for the resource and deal with the occasional inappropriate comment from a smallminded hunter or angler.   Suggested Links: https://www.tn.gov/twra.html https://www.amesplantation.org/field-trials Show notes: 2:52 – Bill shares a little background on Amy Snider. 4:17 – The crew shares what they’ve been doing outside recently. 8:35 – Amy reflects on her upbringing with her father and growing up on a farm. 12:08 – Volleyball, wildlife sciences and the challenges Amy is facing due to the decrease in hunters. 14:13 – Amy talks about her path to working with hunting dogs.  19:29 - Was it difficult to get started as a female game warden? Do people react differently in the field with a male vs. a female game warden? 22:56 – Amy’s husband is also a game warden, she shares whether or not they talk about work at home.  26:35 – What entails the typical week of a game warden? 30:43 – Catching poachers by identifying footprints and other clues such as traces of corn 31:26 – Amy shares a moment that ended up being funny but wasn’t necessarily funny at the time. 37:12 – Other epic tales of poachers, domestic abuse, drugs, and daily encounters for game wardens like Amy.  39:03 – Bill shares the story of the first time he encountered Amy in the field.  41:26 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter! *The following time stamps may be incorrect due to advertising* 42:35 - What are some common excuses for poachers when they know they are getting caught? 44:12 - Common things folks get in trouble for without realizing it’s illegal. 49:08 – HONESTY IS KEY. Amy shares some insight regarding best practices for sportswomen and sportsmen.  51:49 - What about Amy’s past work got her to this current role in communications and outreach? 54:02 – Average day for someone in communications and outreach with TWRA… everything from CWD to boating safety to hunting safety.  56:29 – Some of the upcoming events and changes in Tennessee for turkey and boating safety.  1:02:50 -- What are the fishing guide changes in Tennessee? It’s all online! DON’T MOVE THE ALABAMA BASS! 1:04:18 – The biggest challenge is the decrease in hunters and most hunters are over age 50. We need to get more youth into hunting and fishing. 1:07:04 – Amy helped test over 21,000 deer in TN, which is the second highest state in testing and had a little over 800 positive CWD tests. 1:09:13 – Closing statements. Get outside. Enjoy. Be respectful of other users. Be respectful of wildlife. BE SAFE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Wildlife Officer Amy Snider Stories about growing up in a hunting family are always great to hear, and when they begin with “My father didn’t let me being a girl change how he raised me,” you know it’s going to be fun. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Amy Snider grew up hunting and fishing in East Tennessee and was about as immersed in the sporting culture of the region as anyone could be. That upbringing served her well during her career both as a Wildlife Officer and a communications and outreach manager with the agency. She was prepared to speak the language of sportsmen, care for the resource and deal with the occasional inappropriate comment from a smallminded hunter or angler.   Suggested Links: https://www.tn.gov/twra.html https://www.amesplantation.org/field-trials Show notes: 2:52 – Bill shares a little background on Amy Snider. 4:17 – The crew shares what they’ve been doing outside recently. 8:35 – Amy reflects on her upbringing with her father and growing up on a farm. 12:08 – Volleyball, wildlife sciences and the challenges Amy is facing due to the decrease in hunters. 14:13 – Amy talks about her path to working with hunting dogs.  19:29 - Was it difficult to get started as a female game warden? Do people react differently in the field with a male vs. a female game warden? 22:56 – Amy’s husband is also a game warden, she shares whether or not they talk about work at home.  26:35 – What entails the typical week of a game warden? 30:43 – Catching poachers by identifying footprints and other clues such as traces of corn 31:26 – Amy shares a moment that ended up being funny but wasn’t necessarily funny at the time. 37:12 – Other epic tales of poachers, domestic abuse, drugs, and daily encounters for game wardens like Amy.  39:03 – Bill shares the story of the first time he encountered Amy in the field.  41:26 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter! *The following time stamps may be incorrect due to advertising* 42:35 - What are some common excuses for poachers when they know they are getting caught? 44:12 - Common things folks get in trouble for without realizing it’s illegal. 49:08 – HONESTY IS KEY. Amy shares some insight regarding best practices for sportswomen and sportsmen.  51:49 - What about Amy’s past work got her to this current role in communications and outreach? 54:02 – Average day for someone in communications and outreach with TWRA… everything from CWD to boating safety to hunting safety.  56:29 – Some of the upcoming events and changes in Tennessee for turkey and boating safety.  1:02:50 -- What are the fishing guide changes in Tennessee? It’s all online! DON’T MOVE THE ALABAMA BASS! 1:04:18 – The biggest challenge is the decrease in hunters and most hunters are over age 50. We need to get more youth into hunting and fishing. 1:07:04 – Amy helped test over 21,000 deer in TN, which is the second highest state in testing and had a little over 800 positive CWD tests. 1:09:13 – Closing statements. Get outside. Enjoy. Be respectful of other users. Be respectful of wildlife. BE SAFE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stories about growing up in a hunting family are always great to hear, and when they begin with “My father didn’t let me being a girl change how he raised me,” you know it’s going to be fun. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Amy Snider grew up hunting and fishing in East Tennessee and was about as immersed in the sporting culture of the region as anyone could be. That upbringing served her well during her career both as a Wildlife Officer and a communications and outreach manager with the agency. She was prepared to speak the language of sportsmen, care for the resource and deal with the occasional inappropriate comment from a smallminded hunter or angler.  

Suggested Links:

https://www.tn.gov/twra.html

https://www.amesplantation.org/field-trials

Show notes:

2:52 – Bill shares a little background on Amy Snider.

4:17 – The crew shares what they’ve been doing outside recently.

8:35 – Amy reflects on her upbringing with her father and growing up on a farm.

12:08 – Volleyball, wildlife sciences and the challenges Amy is facing due to the decrease in hunters.

14:13 – Amy talks about her path to working with hunting dogs. 

19:29 - Was it difficult to get started as a female game warden? Do people react differently in the field with a male vs. a female game warden?

22:56 – Amy’s husband is also a game warden, she shares whether or not they talk about work at home. 

26:35 – What entails the typical week of a game warden?

30:43 – Catching poachers by identifying footprints and other clues such as traces of corn

31:26 – Amy shares a moment that ended up being funny but wasn’t necessarily funny at the time.

37:12 – Other epic tales of poachers, domestic abuse, drugs, and daily encounters for game wardens like Amy. 

39:03 – Bill shares the story of the first time he encountered Amy in the field. 

41:26 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter!


*The following time stamps may be incorrect due to advertising*


42:35 - What are some common excuses for poachers when they know they are getting caught?

44:12 - Common things folks get in trouble for without realizing it’s illegal.

49:08 – HONESTY IS KEY. Amy shares some insight regarding best practices for sportswomen and sportsmen. 

51:49 - What about Amy’s past work got her to this current role in communications and outreach?

54:02 – Average day for someone in communications and outreach with TWRA… everything from CWD to boating safety to hunting safety. 

56:29 – Some of the upcoming events and changes in Tennessee for turkey and boating safety. 

1:02:50 -- What are the fishing guide changes in Tennessee? It’s all online! DON’T MOVE THE ALABAMA BASS!

1:04:18 – The biggest challenge is the decrease in hunters and most hunters are over age 50. We need to get more youth into hunting and fishing.

1:07:04 – Amy helped test over 21,000 deer in TN, which is the second highest state in testing and had a little over 800 positive CWD tests.

1:09:13 – Closing statements. Get outside. Enjoy. Be respectful of other users. Be respectful of wildlife. BE SAFE. 

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]]> 4376 The Evolution Away from Lead While Hunting and Fishing with Bryan Bedrosian, Chris Parish, Leland Brown Aaron Kindle sits down with the founders of Sporting Lead Free and the North American Non-Lead Partnership while they were together for a meeting of the key players working to reduce lead on the landscape from hunting and fishing activities. We discuss why we decided to convene at this time with the greatest minds on non-lead hunting and fishing, what the goals of the summit were, and where we hope the movement to reduce lead on the landscape goes from here. Aaron asks about other critters beyond the most well-known stories of poisoning in raptors, about human health impacts, and about ammunition pricing and availability. We also discuss the respective organizations, particularly the newest group on the scene, Sporting Lead Free, and discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding lead free ammunition. Links: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/Lead-Free-Landscapes https://nonleadpartnership.org/ https://sportingleadfree.org/ Show notes: 3:53 – Brayan, Chris, Leland, and Aaron share what they’ve been doing outside recently, in particular, spreading the word about the voluntarily use of non-lead alternatives in the field. 7:25 – Bryan shares a little background on Sporting Lead-Free. 11:15 – Chris and Leland share a little background on the North American Non-Lead Partnership.  15:25 - The group talks about the event that brought them together in Boise and recent work in the realm of lead-free hunting and fishing. 17:41 – The group chimes in on the material (lead) being the problem. How can we improve the sustainability of the practices by shifting the use of this material in the field? 27:59 – What direction is this lead-free movement heading?  34:15 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors AND Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. *Inserted ads from our hosting platform may affect the time slots below* 35:44 - Talking about the science and its relationship to the lead-free movement.  40:22 – Why do people switch to non-lead alternatives? Performance… Wildlife conservation… Food consumption… 46:58 – “We are all decedents of hunters…”  51:55 - Where else and how else are we going to spread the word so more people will make the switch to non-lead alternatives in the field. 59:35 – Where do we hope to be in ten years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:26:00 -0000 full National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron Kindle sits down with the founders of Sporting Lead Free and the North American Non-Lead Partnership while they were together for a meeting of the key players working to reduce lead on the landscape from hunting and fishing activities. We discuss why we decided to convene at this time with the greatest minds on non-lead hunting and fishing, what the goals of the summit were, and where we hope the movement to reduce lead on the landscape goes from here. Aaron asks about other critters beyond the most well-known stories of poisoning in raptors, about human health impacts, and about ammunition pricing and availability. We also discuss the respective organizations, particularly the newest group on the scene, Sporting Lead Free, and discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding lead free ammunition. Links: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/Lead-Free-Landscapes https://nonleadpartnership.org/ https://sportingleadfree.org/ Show notes: 3:53 – Brayan, Chris, Leland, and Aaron share what they’ve been doing outside recently, in particular, spreading the word about the voluntarily use of non-lead alternatives in the field. 7:25 – Bryan shares a little background on Sporting Lead-Free. 11:15 – Chris and Leland share a little background on the North American Non-Lead Partnership.  15:25 - The group talks about the event that brought them together in Boise and recent work in the realm of lead-free hunting and fishing. 17:41 – The group chimes in on the material (lead) being the problem. How can we improve the sustainability of the practices by shifting the use of this material in the field? 27:59 – What direction is this lead-free movement heading?  34:15 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors AND Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. *Inserted ads from our hosting platform may affect the time slots below* 35:44 - Talking about the science and its relationship to the lead-free movement.  40:22 – Why do people switch to non-lead alternatives? Performance… Wildlife conservation… Food consumption… 46:58 – “We are all decedents of hunters…”  51:55 - Where else and how else are we going to spread the word so more people will make the switch to non-lead alternatives in the field. 59:35 – Where do we hope to be in ten years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron Kindle sits down with the founders of Sporting Lead Free and the North American Non-Lead Partnership while they were together for a meeting of the key players working to reduce lead on the landscape from hunting and fishing activities.

We discuss why we decided to convene at this time with the greatest minds on non-lead hunting and fishing, what the goals of the summit were, and where we hope the movement to reduce lead on the landscape goes from here.

Aaron asks about other critters beyond the most well-known stories of poisoning in raptors, about human health impacts, and about ammunition pricing and availability. We also discuss the respective organizations, particularly the newest group on the scene, Sporting Lead Free, and discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding lead free ammunition.

Links:

https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/Lead-Free-Landscapes

https://nonleadpartnership.org/

https://sportingleadfree.org/

Show notes:

3:53 – Brayan, Chris, Leland, and Aaron share what they’ve been doing outside recently, in particular, spreading the word about the voluntarily use of non-lead alternatives in the field.

7:25 – Bryan shares a little background on Sporting Lead-Free.

11:15 – Chris and Leland share a little background on the North American Non-Lead Partnership. 

15:25 - The group talks about the event that brought them together in Boise and recent work in the realm of lead-free hunting and fishing.

17:41 – The group chimes in on the material (lead) being the problem. How can we improve the sustainability of the practices by shifting the use of this material in the field?

27:59 – What direction is this lead-free movement heading? 

34:15 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors AND Artemis Sportswomen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

*Inserted ads from our hosting platform may affect the time slots below*

35:44 - Talking about the science and its relationship to the lead-free movement. 

40:22 – Why do people switch to non-lead alternatives? Performance… Wildlife conservation… Food consumption…

46:58 – “We are all decedents of hunters…” 

51:55 - Where else and how else are we going to spread the word so more people will make the switch to non-lead alternatives in the field.

59:35 – Where do we hope to be in ten years?


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]]> 4047 Living for Ducks and Turkeys with Dr. Bradley Cohen https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/living-for-ducks-and-turkeys-with-dr-bradley-cohen/ New York isn’t exactly the place the average American thinks of when the topic of raising a sportsman is discussed, but hunting and fishing in northern New York inspired a lifelong love of hunting and angling in Brad Cohen so strong he has made studying several species his life’s work…with a little hunting thrown in. In this episode, we discuss the Tennessee Mallard Project he oversees for Tennessee Tech. The team has been trapping wintering mallards in Tennessee for three years, and some of the early findings are shaking up our understanding of how waterfowl move during the hunting season! Suggested Links and social media: Facebook: Cohen Wildlife Lab Instagram: cohenwildlab https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/ Show notes: 3:08 – Bill mentions the (unfortunate) duck season and introduces Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennesee Tech. 4:17 – The crew shares what they have been doing outdoors recently! Catching a bone fish in Belize, wrapping up duck season, puppy training and hunting pigeons. 7:56 – Brad talks about his childhood and background growing up in New York. Saltwater fishing, deer hunting and wild turkeys. 13:08 – Brad talks about his duck study… What are ducks doing in western Tennessee? What role are these refuges playing on the landscape? What if we try to get the ducks off these refuges – what would happen? 19:30 – Brad explains ducks and nocturnal behavior. Once hunting season starts, most of the time, ducks only fly twice a day. 24:45 – Brad doesn’t have any expectations when he does these studies, but he was surprised to learn that in west Tennessee ducks don’t fly very far, and 70% of these ducks use one refuge the entire time they are in the area. 30:30 – Brad discusses what we have done as hunters including more money and privatization. 32:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!! Be sure to follow both NWF Outdoors and Artemis on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter! 33:00 - When and where are ducks flying? 35:20 - Does it matter if you are a good duck caller? 38:00 – When things freeze up, do ducks go south? 41:30 – Turns out, ducks that come to Tennessee – stay in the state and will often return should they leave. 45:06 – A few recommendations regarding how we hunt and disturb ducks. 49:22 – Brad shares a few projects he is currently working on right now… working with state agencies to help set seasons. 56:17 - For hunters in Tennessee, is there anything they can do to help Brad and his team? 57:20 – What about how this work ties into national policy? 1:02:54 – Closing statements and suggested resources! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:30:00 -0000 Living for Ducks and Turkeys with Dr. Bradley Cohen full 115 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors New York isn’t exactly the place the average American thinks of when the topic of raising a sportsman is discussed, but hunting and fishing in northern New York inspired a lifelong love of hunting and angling in Brad Cohen so strong he has made study... New York isn’t exactly the place the average American thinks of when the topic of raising a sportsman is discussed, but hunting and fishing in northern New York inspired a lifelong love of hunting and angling in Brad Cohen so strong he has made studying several species his life’s work…with a little hunting thrown in. In this episode, we discuss the Tennessee Mallard Project he oversees for Tennessee Tech. The team has been trapping wintering mallards in Tennessee for three years, and some of the early findings are shaking up our understanding of how waterfowl move during the hunting season! Suggested Links and social media: Facebook: Cohen Wildlife Lab Instagram: cohenwildlab https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/ Show notes: 3:08 – Bill mentions the (unfortunate) duck season and introduces Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennesee Tech. 4:17 – The crew shares what they have been doing outdoors recently! Catching a bone fish in Belize, wrapping up duck season, puppy training and hunting pigeons. 7:56 – Brad talks about his childhood and background growing up in New York. Saltwater fishing, deer hunting and wild turkeys. 13:08 – Brad talks about his duck study… What are ducks doing in western Tennessee? What role are these refuges playing on the landscape? What if we try to get the ducks off these refuges – what would happen? 19:30 – Brad explains ducks and nocturnal behavior. Once hunting season starts, most of the time, ducks only fly twice a day. 24:45 – Brad doesn’t have any expectations when he does these studies, but he was surprised to learn that in west Tennessee ducks don’t fly very far, and 70% of these ducks use one refuge the entire time they are in the area. 30:30 – Brad discusses what we have done as hunters including more money and privatization. 32:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!! Be sure to follow both NWF Outdoors and Artemis on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter! 33:00 - When and where are ducks flying? 35:20 - Does it matter if you are a good duck caller? 38:00 – When things freeze up, do ducks go south? 41:30 – Turns out, ducks that come to Tennessee – stay in the state and will often return should they leave. 45:06 – A few recommendations regarding how we hunt and disturb ducks. 49:22 – Brad shares a few projects he is currently working on right now… working with state agencies to help set seasons. 56:17 - For hunters in Tennessee, is there anything they can do to help Brad and his team? 57:20 – What about how this work ties into national policy? 1:02:54 – Closing statements and suggested resources! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New York isn’t exactly the place the average American thinks of when the topic of raising a sportsman is discussed, but hunting and fishing in northern New York inspired a lifelong love of hunting and angling in Brad Cohen so strong he has made studying several species his life’s work…with a little hunting thrown in.

In this episode, we discuss the Tennessee Mallard Project he oversees for Tennessee Tech. The team has been trapping wintering mallards in Tennessee for three years, and some of the early findings are shaking up our understanding of how waterfowl move during the hunting season!

Suggested Links and social media:

Facebook: Cohen Wildlife Lab

Instagram: cohenwildlab

https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/

Show notes:

3:08 – Bill mentions the (unfortunate) duck season and introduces Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennesee Tech.

4:17 – The crew shares what they have been doing outdoors recently! Catching a bone fish in Belize, wrapping up duck season, puppy training and hunting pigeons.

7:56 – Brad talks about his childhood and background growing up in New York. Saltwater fishing, deer hunting and wild turkeys.

13:08 – Brad talks about his duck study… What are ducks doing in western Tennessee? What role are these refuges playing on the landscape? What if we try to get the ducks off these refuges – what would happen?

19:30 – Brad explains ducks and nocturnal behavior. Once hunting season starts, most of the time, ducks only fly twice a day.

24:45 – Brad doesn’t have any expectations when he does these studies, but he was surprised to learn that in west Tennessee ducks don’t fly very far, and 70% of these ducks use one refuge the entire time they are in the area.

30:30 – Brad discusses what we have done as hunters including more money and privatization.

32:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!! Be sure to follow both NWF Outdoors and Artemis on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter!

33:00 - When and where are ducks flying?

35:20 - Does it matter if you are a good duck caller?

38:00 – When things freeze up, do ducks go south?

41:30 – Turns out, ducks that come to Tennessee – stay in the state and will often return should they leave.

45:06 – A few recommendations regarding how we hunt and disturb ducks.

49:22 – Brad shares a few projects he is currently working on right now… working with state agencies to help set seasons.

56:17 - For hunters in Tennessee, is there anything they can do to help Brad and his team?

57:20 – What about how this work ties into national policy?

1:02:54 – Closing statements and suggested resources!

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]]> 4052 no AFIELD: Muzzleloader Spot & Stalk https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/muzzleloader-spot-stalk/ In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to Join Ashley Chance for the most epic deer hunt of her entire life. Ashley is the southeast program coordinator for Artemis Sportswomen.  “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:06:00 -0000 Muzzleloader Spot & Stalk full 114 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the... In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to Join Ashley Chance for the most epic deer hunt of her entire life. Ashley is the southeast program coordinator for Artemis Sportswomen.  “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between!

Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you. 

For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to Join Ashley Chance for the most epic deer hunt of her entire life. Ashley is the southeast program coordinator for Artemis Sportswomen. 

“Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast.

#hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast

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]]> 916 no Historic Access Decision in New Mexico Today (2/27/23)! https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/historic-access-decision-in-nm-today-22723/ Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation joins Aaron Kindle for short discussion following today’s (2/27/23) historic decision where the United States Supreme Court declined to review the New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling from last fall that affirmed the right of New Mexicans to walk or wade on the streambeds of water that flows over privately-owned lands. This means that it remains legal to walk or wade New Mexico’s streams and cements the victory of public access to those streams. Congratulations to the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and to all the public lands and waters users who will continue to benefit from this decision!  https://nmwildlife.org/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-nm-stream-access-ruling/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:55:46 -0000 Historic Access Decision in New Mexico Today (2/27/23)! full 113 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation joins Aaron Kindle for short discussion following today’s (2/27/23) historic decision where the United States Supreme Court declined to review the New Mexico Supreme Court’s rulin... Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation joins Aaron Kindle for short discussion following today’s (2/27/23) historic decision where the United States Supreme Court declined to review the New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling from last fall that affirmed the right of New Mexicans to walk or wade on the streambeds of water that flows over privately-owned lands. This means that it remains legal to walk or wade New Mexico’s streams and cements the victory of public access to those streams. Congratulations to the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and to all the public lands and waters users who will continue to benefit from this decision!  https://nmwildlife.org/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-nm-stream-access-ruling/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation joins Aaron Kindle for short discussion following today’s (2/27/23) historic decision where the United States Supreme Court declined to review the New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling from last fall that affirmed the right of New Mexicans to walk or wade on the streambeds of water that flows over privately-owned lands. This means that it remains legal to walk or wade New Mexico’s streams and cements the victory of public access to those streams.

Congratulations to the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and to all the public lands and waters users who will continue to benefit from this decision! 

https://nmwildlife.org/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-nm-stream-access-ruling/

 

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]]> 806 no Baby Back Elk: AFIELD https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/baby-back-elk-afield/ In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for the world premiere of a new short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For the premiere of “Afield” we invite you to join NWF’s director of sporting advocacy, Aaron Kindle, while he removes elk ribs with his son. “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:10:34 -0000 Baby Back Elk: AFIELD full 112 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for the world premiere of a new short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the rive... In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for the world premiere of a new short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between! Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you.  For the premiere of “Afield” we invite you to join NWF’s director of sporting advocacy, Aaron Kindle, while he removes elk ribs with his son. “Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast. #hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for the world premiere of a new short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between!

Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you. 

For the premiere of “Afield” we invite you to join NWF’s director of sporting advocacy, Aaron Kindle, while he removes elk ribs with his son.

“Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast.

#hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast

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]]> 589 no A Little Help from our Friends https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/a-little-help-from-our-friends/ NWF Outdoors sends you off into 2023 with some help from our friends, listeners, and colleagues. They share their favorite outdoor memories from 2022 and some even share their favorite NWF Outdoors podcast episode. Enjoy these fun short stories from around the country and we’ll see you in 2023! Show notes: Show Notes: 1:30 - Leanne Chadwick shares her favorite turkey hunting experience of 2022. 3:35 – Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. 4:15 – Jodee Dixon, Artemis ambassador based in Southeast Alaska. 7:12 – Andrew Black, NWF’s public lands field director. 8:56 – Morgan Harrell, Artemis ambassador based in South Carolina. 9:44 – Jason Baldes, NWF’s tribal buffalo program manager.  11:24 – Ashlee Smith, sportswomen based in Mississippi. 12:45 -  Lew Carpenter, NWF director of conservation partnerships in the intermountain west. 16:19 – Alyssa Bowen, Artemis ambassador based in Oklahoma. 17:10 – Todd Waldron of the Rough Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society. 20:21 – David Willms, NWF’s senior director of western wildlife. 21:10 – Mike McTee of MPG Ranch based in Missoula, Montana. 23:00 – Matthew Waguespack, Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator for Vanishing Paradise. 25:18 – Alec Underwood, senior policy and development director for the Montana Wildlife Federation. 25:25 -  Gary Marz, lifelong angler, BHA board member and podcast listener based in Long Island New York. 28:42 - Dan Ritz of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. 29:33 – Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for NWF’s Great Lakes Region. 32:33 – Mary Lynn of Light Em Up Kennels based in Eastern Tennessee. 33:19 – Closing statements. Thanks for listening in 2022! We look forward to seeing you in 2023!! Be sure to take our podcast survey: Whatever it is you want to hear from us – we want to know. Fill out our short survey here to share your voice and you’ll be entered to win a fantastic roll top soft cooler from our friends at Banded/Avery Outdoors. We appreciate your support and the time you’ll spend on the survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:58:07 -0000 A Little Help from our Friends full 111 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors NWF Outdoors sends you off into 2023 with some help from our friends, listeners, and colleagues. They share their favorite outdoor memories from 2022 and some even share their favorite NWF Outdoors podcast episode. Enjoy these fun short stories from ... NWF Outdoors sends you off into 2023 with some help from our friends, listeners, and colleagues. They share their favorite outdoor memories from 2022 and some even share their favorite NWF Outdoors podcast episode. Enjoy these fun short stories from around the country and we’ll see you in 2023! Show notes: Show Notes: 1:30 - Leanne Chadwick shares her favorite turkey hunting experience of 2022. 3:35 – Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. 4:15 – Jodee Dixon, Artemis ambassador based in Southeast Alaska. 7:12 – Andrew Black, NWF’s public lands field director. 8:56 – Morgan Harrell, Artemis ambassador based in South Carolina. 9:44 – Jason Baldes, NWF’s tribal buffalo program manager.  11:24 – Ashlee Smith, sportswomen based in Mississippi. 12:45 -  Lew Carpenter, NWF director of conservation partnerships in the intermountain west. 16:19 – Alyssa Bowen, Artemis ambassador based in Oklahoma. 17:10 – Todd Waldron of the Rough Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society. 20:21 – David Willms, NWF’s senior director of western wildlife. 21:10 – Mike McTee of MPG Ranch based in Missoula, Montana. 23:00 – Matthew Waguespack, Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator for Vanishing Paradise. 25:18 – Alec Underwood, senior policy and development director for the Montana Wildlife Federation. 25:25 -  Gary Marz, lifelong angler, BHA board member and podcast listener based in Long Island New York. 28:42 - Dan Ritz of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. 29:33 – Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for NWF’s Great Lakes Region. 32:33 – Mary Lynn of Light Em Up Kennels based in Eastern Tennessee. 33:19 – Closing statements. Thanks for listening in 2022! We look forward to seeing you in 2023!! Be sure to take our podcast survey: Whatever it is you want to hear from us – we want to know. Fill out our short survey here to share your voice and you’ll be entered to win a fantastic roll top soft cooler from our friends at Banded/Avery Outdoors. We appreciate your support and the time you’ll spend on the survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NWF Outdoors sends you off into 2023 with some help from our friends, listeners, and colleagues. They share their favorite outdoor memories from 2022 and some even share their favorite NWF Outdoors podcast episode. Enjoy these fun short stories from around the country and we’ll see you in 2023!

Show notes:

Show Notes:

1:30 - Leanne Chadwick shares her favorite turkey hunting experience of 2022.

3:35 – Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation.

4:15 – Jodee Dixon, Artemis ambassador based in Southeast Alaska.

7:12 – Andrew Black, NWF’s public lands field director.

8:56 – Morgan Harrell, Artemis ambassador based in South Carolina.

9:44 – Jason Baldes, NWF’s tribal buffalo program manager.

 11:24 – Ashlee Smith, sportswomen based in Mississippi.

12:45 -  Lew Carpenter, NWF director of conservation partnerships in the intermountain west.

16:19 – Alyssa Bowen, Artemis ambassador based in Oklahoma.

17:10 – Todd Waldron of the Rough Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society.

20:21 – David Willms, NWF’s senior director of western wildlife.

21:10 – Mike McTee of MPG Ranch based in Missoula, Montana.

23:00 – Matthew Waguespack, Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator for Vanishing Paradise.

25:18 – Alec Underwood, senior policy and development director for the Montana Wildlife Federation.

25:25 -  Gary Marz, lifelong angler, BHA board member and podcast listener based in Long Island New York.

28:42 - Dan Ritz of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.

29:33 – Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for NWF’s Great Lakes Region.

32:33 – Mary Lynn of Light Em Up Kennels based in Eastern Tennessee.

33:19 – Closing statements.

Thanks for listening in 2022! We look forward to seeing you in 2023!!

Be sure to take our podcast survey:

Whatever it is you want to hear from us – we want to know.

Fill out our short survey here to share your voice and you’ll be entered to win a fantastic roll top soft cooler from our friends at Banded/Avery Outdoors. We appreciate your support and the time you’ll spend on the survey.

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]]> 2142 no 2022 is a Wrap! What we learned and where we’re going. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/end-of-the-year-podcast-wrap-up-with-aaron-bill-with-special-guest-ashley-chance/ Bill and Aaron take some time to ponder the year, look back on interesting guests and topics, and look to 2023 changes for the podcast, exciting new products, and how listeners can help. Aaron also chats quickly with Ashley Chance about CWD and what progress has been made since the release of the CWD Chronicles.    Show notes (and links): 0:52 – “We’ve learned so much! It’s been a journey!” 1:52 – Stories from recent outdoor pursuits. 4:33 – Gratitude for hosts, cohosts, and great guests in 2023. 6:00 – We tried a lot of new concepts including the CWD Chronicles and podcast recordings.  9:45 – Feedback, upcoming podcast survey and something to look forward to in 2023. 10:48 – Aaron takes it back to the first episode with both hosts… Greg Fitz from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. Discussing the plight of steelhead, salmon runs, issues regarding the Pacific Northwest and the abundance of fish historically. It’s up to anglers for so much of this stuff! 13:07 – Gary Mason! Gary announces live on the show that Bill Cooksey was going to be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Bill shares how heartfelt this honor was and how special it was for this announcement to be present while recording the podcast. 15:22 – Warren Coco! Ducks, overalls, and stories with this special person and conservationist. 18:01 -- Ron Rohrbaugh! Author, traditional bow craftsman and someone worth following on social media. 20:15 – Bob Budd! Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust and a favorite show for both hosts. 21:15 – Alex Harvey! A wonderful human who is involved in everything. 21:43 – Casey Stemler! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Senior Advisor for Western States. 23:25 – The CWD Chronicles! This special series really unpacked this issue and it’s a must listen if you haven’t tuned in already. 24:33 - Aaron Kindle and Ashley Chance share an update on the current CWD situation and pending legislation. 29:03 -  Bill Cooksey adds his perspective on CWD after listening to the series. https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/CWD-Chronicles 30:40 - Where’s Ronquest? Jimbo finally made it on the show and didn’t disappoint. 32:09 - Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. 34:58 – Senator Martin Heinrich came on the show and spoke about the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-recovering-america-s-wildlife-act-with-lead-sponsor-senator-martin-heinrich/ 36:50 – Salmon experts came on the show to cover topics from Bristol Bay to the Snake River and everywhere in-between threatened by transboundary mining. 39:53 – Duck podcasts! Bill chats about his waterfowl expert podcast guests Chris Nicolai and Dr. Mike Brasher. 41:46 - From podcasts recorded on location in a fishing boat off the coast of Sitka or touching base with our affiliate in Alaska to conservations with Steve Bowen, Crispin Powley, Chad Hoover, and Rue Mapp. 43:03 - The Return Act discussion with David Willms and Mike Butler. 45:17 – What’s coming next? Make sure to take our short survey between Dec 14-Jan 9 for a chance to win a Roll-Top Cylinder Soft Sided Cooler. We are really excited to share our new short-form series, “Afield”. We are unplugging until February so please be sure to catch up on podcasts you have yet to enjoy. We would be incredibly grateful if you could gift us with a rating and written review on whatever podcast platform you listen to. Thanks for listening!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:12:31 -0000 2022 is a Wrap! What we learned and where we’re going. full 110 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Bill and Aaron take some time to ponder the year, look back on interesting guests and topics, and look to 2023 changes for the podcast, exciting new products, and how listeners can help. Aaron also chats quickly with Ashley Chance about CWD and what ... Bill and Aaron take some time to ponder the year, look back on interesting guests and topics, and look to 2023 changes for the podcast, exciting new products, and how listeners can help. Aaron also chats quickly with Ashley Chance about CWD and what progress has been made since the release of the CWD Chronicles.    Show notes (and links): 0:52 – “We’ve learned so much! It’s been a journey!” 1:52 – Stories from recent outdoor pursuits. 4:33 – Gratitude for hosts, cohosts, and great guests in 2023. 6:00 – We tried a lot of new concepts including the CWD Chronicles and podcast recordings.  9:45 – Feedback, upcoming podcast survey and something to look forward to in 2023. 10:48 – Aaron takes it back to the first episode with both hosts… Greg Fitz from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. Discussing the plight of steelhead, salmon runs, issues regarding the Pacific Northwest and the abundance of fish historically. It’s up to anglers for so much of this stuff! 13:07 – Gary Mason! Gary announces live on the show that Bill Cooksey was going to be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Bill shares how heartfelt this honor was and how special it was for this announcement to be present while recording the podcast. 15:22 – Warren Coco! Ducks, overalls, and stories with this special person and conservationist. 18:01 -- Ron Rohrbaugh! Author, traditional bow craftsman and someone worth following on social media. 20:15 – Bob Budd! Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust and a favorite show for both hosts. 21:15 – Alex Harvey! A wonderful human who is involved in everything. 21:43 – Casey Stemler! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Senior Advisor for Western States. 23:25 – The CWD Chronicles! This special series really unpacked this issue and it’s a must listen if you haven’t tuned in already. 24:33 - Aaron Kindle and Ashley Chance share an update on the current CWD situation and pending legislation. 29:03 -  Bill Cooksey adds his perspective on CWD after listening to the series. https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/CWD-Chronicles 30:40 - Where’s Ronquest? Jimbo finally made it on the show and didn’t disappoint. 32:09 - Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. 34:58 – Senator Martin Heinrich came on the show and spoke about the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-recovering-america-s-wildlife-act-with-lead-sponsor-senator-martin-heinrich/ 36:50 – Salmon experts came on the show to cover topics from Bristol Bay to the Snake River and everywhere in-between threatened by transboundary mining. 39:53 – Duck podcasts! Bill chats about his waterfowl expert podcast guests Chris Nicolai and Dr. Mike Brasher. 41:46 - From podcasts recorded on location in a fishing boat off the coast of Sitka or touching base with our affiliate in Alaska to conservations with Steve Bowen, Crispin Powley, Chad Hoover, and Rue Mapp. 43:03 - The Return Act discussion with David Willms and Mike Butler. 45:17 – What’s coming next? Make sure to take our short survey between Dec 14-Jan 9 for a chance to win a Roll-Top Cylinder Soft Sided Cooler. We are really excited to share our new short-form series, “Afield”. We are unplugging until February so please be sure to catch up on podcasts you have yet to enjoy. We would be incredibly grateful if you could gift us with a rating and written review on whatever podcast platform you listen to. Thanks for listening!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show notes (and links):

0:52 – “We’ve learned so much! It’s been a journey!”

1:52 – Stories from recent outdoor pursuits.

4:33 – Gratitude for hosts, cohosts, and great guests in 2023.

6:00 – We tried a lot of new concepts including the CWD Chronicles and podcast recordings.

 9:45 – Feedback, upcoming podcast survey and something to look forward to in 2023.

10:48 – Aaron takes it back to the first episode with both hosts… Greg Fitz from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. Discussing the plight of steelhead, salmon runs, issues regarding the Pacific Northwest and the abundance of fish historically. It’s up to anglers for so much of this stuff!

13:07 – Gary Mason! Gary announces live on the show that Bill Cooksey was going to be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Bill shares how heartfelt this honor was and how special it was for this announcement to be present while recording the podcast.

15:22 – Warren Coco! Ducks, overalls, and stories with this special person and conservationist.

18:01 -- Ron Rohrbaugh! Author, traditional bow craftsman and someone worth following on social media.

20:15 – Bob Budd! Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust and a favorite show for both hosts.

21:15 – Alex Harvey! A wonderful human who is involved in everything.

21:43 – Casey Stemler! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Senior Advisor for Western States.

23:25 – The CWD Chronicles! This special series really unpacked this issue and it’s a must listen if you haven’t tuned in already.

24:33 - Aaron Kindle and Ashley Chance share an update on the current CWD situation and pending legislation.

29:03 -  Bill Cooksey adds his perspective on CWD after listening to the series. https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/CWD-Chronicles

30:40 - Where’s Ronquest? Jimbo finally made it on the show and didn’t disappoint.

32:09 - Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of.

34:58 – Senator Martin Heinrich came on the show and spoke about the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-recovering-america-s-wildlife-act-with-lead-sponsor-senator-martin-heinrich/

36:50 – Salmon experts came on the show to cover topics from Bristol Bay to the Snake River and everywhere in-between threatened by transboundary mining.

39:53 – Duck podcasts! Bill chats about his waterfowl expert podcast guests Chris Nicolai and Dr. Mike Brasher.

41:46 - From podcasts recorded on location in a fishing boat off the coast of Sitka or touching base with our affiliate in Alaska to conservations with Steve Bowen, Crispin Powley, Chad Hoover, and Rue Mapp.

43:03 - The Return Act discussion with David Willms and Mike Butler.

45:17 – What’s coming next? Make sure to take our short survey between Dec 14-Jan 9 for a chance to win a Roll-Top Cylinder Soft Sided Cooler. We are really excited to share our new short-form series, “Afield”.

We are unplugging until February so please be sure to catch up on podcasts you have yet to enjoy.

We would be incredibly grateful if you could gift us with a rating and written review on whatever podcast platform you listen to.

Thanks for listening!!!

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]]> 2998 no Duck Nuts and “The Grand Passage” with Chris Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/duck-nuts-and-the-grand-passage-with-chris-nicolai-of-delta-waterfowl/ Chris Nicolai is a certified “duck nut,” but he’s also a waterfowl scientist with a PhD and leads the waterfowl research program with Delta Waterfowl. For this episode, Aaron and Bill to talk duck and goose hunting just as a major front is hitting North America and sending a huge wave of waterfowl south. In addition to waterfowl hunting and this year’s migration, we talk about the current state of waterfowl, the confusion surrounding pintails and the future of the birds Chris loves. Links: https://deltawaterfowl.org/ https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/longevity/longevity_main.cfm  (Record ages of wild ducks and geese) https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/  (Keep up with bird migrations in real time) Show notes: 3:19 – Bill introduces Chris from Delta Waterfowl. 4:15 – Chris shares what he has been doing outside recently. #DuckHunting  8:58 – Chris chats about heat records and how it changed flight patterns of geese and ducks. 10:36 – Chris was born is Missouri and tells us about his background and how he got into duck hunting. 16:31 – Waterfowl migration is amazing to see. 17:45 - Summary of the status of ducks and geese right now. 23:10 – Studying nest site fidelity. #DuckBiology 26:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 27:50 – Storms, snow on the ground and duck production. What scenario are we looking at right now? 33:39 - Chris talks about pintail numbers. 39:17 - Chris talks about the conversation regarding climate change in the duck hunting world. 45:46 – “It all comes down to habitat, and a lot of those habitat decisions are made at the policy level.” 48:12 – Bill wants to go back to talking about pintails… 54:00 - Chris talks about reporting bands and how it breaks his heart that some folks don’t report them. 57:09 – What does the future hold and how do hunters and anglers play a role? 1:00:12 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:16:10 -0000 Duck Nuts and “The Grand Passage” with Chris Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl full 109 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Chris Nicolai is a certified “duck nut,” but he’s also a waterfowl scientist with a PhD and leads the waterfowl research program with Delta Waterfowl. For this episode, Aaron and Bill to talk duck and goose hunting just as a major front is hitting No... Chris Nicolai is a certified “duck nut,” but he’s also a waterfowl scientist with a PhD and leads the waterfowl research program with Delta Waterfowl. For this episode, Aaron and Bill to talk duck and goose hunting just as a major front is hitting North America and sending a huge wave of waterfowl south. In addition to waterfowl hunting and this year’s migration, we talk about the current state of waterfowl, the confusion surrounding pintails and the future of the birds Chris loves. Links: https://deltawaterfowl.org/ https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/longevity/longevity_main.cfm  (Record ages of wild ducks and geese) https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/  (Keep up with bird migrations in real time) Show notes: 3:19 – Bill introduces Chris from Delta Waterfowl. 4:15 – Chris shares what he has been doing outside recently. #DuckHunting  8:58 – Chris chats about heat records and how it changed flight patterns of geese and ducks. 10:36 – Chris was born is Missouri and tells us about his background and how he got into duck hunting. 16:31 – Waterfowl migration is amazing to see. 17:45 - Summary of the status of ducks and geese right now. 23:10 – Studying nest site fidelity. #DuckBiology 26:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 27:50 – Storms, snow on the ground and duck production. What scenario are we looking at right now? 33:39 - Chris talks about pintail numbers. 39:17 - Chris talks about the conversation regarding climate change in the duck hunting world. 45:46 – “It all comes down to habitat, and a lot of those habitat decisions are made at the policy level.” 48:12 – Bill wants to go back to talking about pintails… 54:00 - Chris talks about reporting bands and how it breaks his heart that some folks don’t report them. 57:09 – What does the future hold and how do hunters and anglers play a role? 1:00:12 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Nicolai is a certified “duck nut,” but he’s also a waterfowl scientist with a PhD and leads the waterfowl research program with Delta Waterfowl. For this episode, Aaron and Bill to talk duck and goose hunting just as a major front is hitting North America and sending a huge wave of waterfowl south. In addition to waterfowl hunting and this year’s migration, we talk about the current state of waterfowl, the confusion surrounding pintails and the future of the birds Chris loves.

Links:

https://deltawaterfowl.org/

https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/longevity/longevity_main.cfm  (Record ages of wild ducks and geese)

https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/  (Keep up with bird migrations in real time)

Show notes:

3:19 – Bill introduces Chris from Delta Waterfowl.

4:15 – Chris shares what he has been doing outside recently. #DuckHunting

 8:58 – Chris chats about heat records and how it changed flight patterns of geese and ducks.

10:36 – Chris was born is Missouri and tells us about his background and how he got into duck hunting.

16:31 – Waterfowl migration is amazing to see.

17:45 - Summary of the status of ducks and geese right now.

23:10 – Studying nest site fidelity. #DuckBiology

26:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

27:50 – Storms, snow on the ground and duck production. What scenario are we looking at right now?

33:39 - Chris talks about pintail numbers.

39:17 - Chris talks about the conversation regarding climate change in the duck hunting world.

45:46 – “It all comes down to habitat, and a lot of those habitat decisions are made at the policy level.”

48:12 – Bill wants to go back to talking about pintails…

54:00 - Chris talks about reporting bands and how it breaks his heart that some folks don’t report them.

57:09 – What does the future hold and how do hunters and anglers play a role?

1:00:12 – Closing statements.

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]]> 3835 no Outdoors Swagger with Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/outdoors-swagger-with-rue-mapp-founder-and-ceo-of-outdoor-afro/ Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue’s recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue’s early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her connection with the outdoors and how that led her to found Outdoors Afro. We also talk about Black Heritage Hunts, a unique hunting opportunity Rue co-leads in Northern California. Links: Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, and published author. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” releases with American publisher Chronicle Books on Nov. 1, 2022. Mapp also established for-profit enterprise Outdoor Afro, Inc., in 2021 and launched a co-branded hike collection with REI Co-op in September 2022. Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC’s TODAY, Forbes, and currently Netflix’s popular series “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @RueMapp across social platforms! Show notes: 4:01 – Aaron introduces Rue. 5:00 – Rue talks about her father and shares some insight into her path of helping people connect to the outdoors. 8:40 – Rue shares what she has been doing outside recently and what she is looking forward to this winter. She also shares the joy of walking her dog and being present. 9:38 – Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:16 -- Rue talks about her introduction and connection to hunting. 16:41 -- Rue explores her “Why”. 18:37 -- She is doing it all. Rue chats about being a hunter who enjoys pursuing all types of game. 23:27 -- Rue makes the connection between regarding her work and turkey hunt with MeatEater. 30:16 – Rue talks about her organization, “Outdoor Afro”. 36:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast follow them on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 38:17 -- Rue reflects on diversity in the hunting community.   40:35 -- How “Outdoor Afro” operates around the country. 46:00 – Community, support networks and making an impact through digital media and outreach. 48:29 -- Are we always going to need affinity group organizations? 50:38 -- Rue talks about “Black Heritage Hunts”. 54:55 – Who comes to these events? (Anyone is welcome to join!) 57:07 – Rue talks about her first book, Nature Swagger. It’s available now! 1:00:34 -- Aaron asks, “What was it at this moment that you said, you know I’m going to tell some of these stories, I’m going to bring these folks together, I’m going to tell these now?” 1:03:59 – “There’s no book like it that has been written before.” 1:07:36 -- Rue shares her thoughts and advice on the journey of Diversity Equity Inclusive and Environmental Justice efforts for the National Wildlife Federation. “Make new friends, nothing happens faster than the speed of relationships.” 1:12:24 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:32:25 -0000 Outdoors Swagger with Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro full 108 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue’s recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue’s early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her conne... Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue’s recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue’s early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her connection with the outdoors and how that led her to found Outdoors Afro. We also talk about Black Heritage Hunts, a unique hunting opportunity Rue co-leads in Northern California. Links: Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement. Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States. Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, and published author. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” releases with American publisher Chronicle Books on Nov. 1, 2022. Mapp also established for-profit enterprise Outdoor Afro, Inc., in 2021 and launched a co-branded hike collection with REI Co-op in September 2022. Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC’s TODAY, Forbes, and currently Netflix’s popular series “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @RueMapp across social platforms! Show notes: 4:01 – Aaron introduces Rue. 5:00 – Rue talks about her father and shares some insight into her path of helping people connect to the outdoors. 8:40 – Rue shares what she has been doing outside recently and what she is looking forward to this winter. She also shares the joy of walking her dog and being present. 9:38 – Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:16 -- Rue talks about her introduction and connection to hunting. 16:41 -- Rue explores her “Why”. 18:37 -- She is doing it all. Rue chats about being a hunter who enjoys pursuing all types of game. 23:27 -- Rue makes the connection between regarding her work and turkey hunt with MeatEater. 30:16 – Rue talks about her organization, “Outdoor Afro”. 36:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast follow them on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. 38:17 -- Rue reflects on diversity in the hunting community.   40:35 -- How “Outdoor Afro” operates around the country. 46:00 – Community, support networks and making an impact through digital media and outreach. 48:29 -- Are we always going to need affinity group organizations? 50:38 -- Rue talks about “Black Heritage Hunts”. 54:55 – Who comes to these events? (Anyone is welcome to join!) 57:07 – Rue talks about her first book, Nature Swagger. It’s available now! 1:00:34 -- Aaron asks, “What was it at this moment that you said, you know I’m going to tell some of these stories, I’m going to bring these folks together, I’m going to tell these now?” 1:03:59 – “There’s no book like it that has been written before.” 1:07:36 -- Rue shares her thoughts and advice on the journey of Diversity Equity Inclusive and Environmental Justice efforts for the National Wildlife Federation. “Make new friends, nothing happens faster than the speed of relationships.” 1:12:24 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bill and Aaron welcome Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro to talk all things outdoors, Rue’s recent journey back into hunting and her new book – Nature Swagger. We hear about Rue’s early life and how her father, in particular, shaped her connection with the outdoors and how that led her to found Outdoors Afro. We also talk about Black Heritage Hunts, a unique hunting opportunity Rue co-leads in Northern California.

Links:

Rue Mapp transformed her kitchen table blog into a national nature business and movement.

Today, Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro. For more than a decade, the not-for-profit organization has continued to celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature across the United States.

Mapp also is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, and published author. Her first national book titled “Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors” releases with American publisher Chronicle Books on Nov. 1, 2022. Mapp also established for-profit enterprise Outdoor Afro, Inc., in 2021 and launched a co-branded hike collection with REI Co-op in September 2022.

Mapp became a National Geographic 2019 Fellow, Heinz Awards Honoree, and National Wildlife Federation Communication Award recipient as well. Her work has earned international media attention from Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC’s TODAY, Forbes, and currently Netflix’s popular series “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Follow her adventures @RueMapp across social platforms!

Show notes:

4:01 – Aaron introduces Rue.

5:00 – Rue talks about her father and shares some insight into her path of helping people connect to the outdoors.

8:40 – Rue shares what she has been doing outside recently and what she is looking forward to this winter. She also shares the joy of walking her dog and being present.

9:38 – Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently.

13:16 -- Rue talks about her introduction and connection to hunting.

16:41 -- Rue explores her “Why”.

18:37 -- She is doing it all. Rue chats about being a hunter who enjoys pursuing all types of game.

23:27 -- Rue makes the connection between regarding her work and turkey hunt with MeatEater.

30:16 – Rue talks about her organization, “Outdoor Afro”.

36:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to subscribe to their podcast follow them on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

38:17 -- Rue reflects on diversity in the hunting community.  

40:35 -- How “Outdoor Afro” operates around the country.

46:00 – Community, support networks and making an impact through digital media and outreach.

48:29 -- Are we always going to need affinity group organizations?

50:38 -- Rue talks about “Black Heritage Hunts”.

54:55 – Who comes to these events? (Anyone is welcome to join!)

57:07 – Rue talks about her first book, Nature Swagger. It’s available now!

1:00:34 -- Aaron asks, “What was it at this moment that you said, you know I’m going to tell some of these stories, I’m going to bring these folks together, I’m going to tell these now?”

1:03:59 – “There’s no book like it that has been written before.”

1:07:36 -- Rue shares her thoughts and advice on the journey of Diversity Equity Inclusive and Environmental Justice efforts for the National Wildlife Federation. “Make new friends, nothing happens faster than the speed of relationships.”

1:12:24 – Closing statements.

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]]> 4585 no Transboundary Trouble with Mitch Friedman of Conservation Northwest and Jarred Erickson, Chairman of the Colville Business Council for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/transboundary-trouble-with-mitch-friedman-ofconservation-northwest-and-jarred-erickson-chairman-ofthecolville-business-councilforthe-confederated-tri/ Aaron and Bill sit down with Mitch and Jarred, two experts from the great Northwest, to discuss transboundary mining issues. Numerous mines, and one in particular, in British Columbia threaten people, watersheds, and wildlife in Northwest states, including years of salmon recovery and restoration. We discuss the Copper Mountain mine, the potential for a catastrophic disaster that would devastate downstream communities, wildlife, and fisheries. We also discuss the landscape, the history, and the complications of advocating for responsible development across an international boundary. Links:  Reports: https://www.cct-enr.com/copper-mt-mine-bcc Breach animated simulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwAsdFLHmo Recording of presentation of simulation study: https://youtu.be/B9jRMCHZwTg Recording of Emerman presentation: https://conservationnw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tyler_conservationnw_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?ga=1&id=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides%2F10%20Session%20%2D%20Emmermen%20BC%5FTailings%5FDam%5FCopper%5FMountain%5FRisk%5FPresentation%5FRevised%2Emp4&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides More resources: https://conservationnw.org/our-work/wildlands/healthy-watersheds-campaign/ Conservation Northwest homepage: https://conservationnw.org/ Colville Tribe homepage: https://www.colvilletribes.com/ Colville Tribe Salmon Reintroduction work: https://www.colvilletribes.com/fish-wildlife Colville Tribe Environmental Trust Copper Mountain Mine BCC : https://www.colvilletribes.com/environmental-trust Show notes: 3:34 – Aaron introduces the guests. 7:24 – Jared shares what he has been doing outside recently. 9:32 – Mitch shares what he has been doing outdoors of late. 13:03 – Jared describes the landscape we are focusing on during this episode. 16:50 – Mitch adds that we are talking about the need and the right for clear, clean, cool, productive rivers that flow across the border. 18:42 – Aaron asks for the description of the fish and wildlife who live on these transboundary rivers. 26:04 – Bill asks for some background on the mines themselves and what makes them such a problem… particularly the Copper Mountain Mine upstream of Princeton, B.C. 30:53 – What are the risks? What are we worried about? What’s going to come out of these places if the dams fail. 41:12 – Should we expect these dams to eventually fail? 43:49 – Jared shares the tribal perspective on transboundary mines. 46:35 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! 47:29 -- What do we want right now to safeguard the wildlife and communities downstream? 52:23 -- What can someone listening to this do to help? 58:18 -- What has the B.C. government said as a response? Are they listening? Is anything happening? 1:01:48 – Mitch shares his closing statements. 1:03:47 – Jared shares his closing statements. 1:06:05 – Bill shares his thoughts. 1:06:44 – Aaron closes the show with some wisdom and thank you’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:40:57 -0000 Transboundary Trouble with Mitch Friedman of Conservation Northwest and Jarred Erickson, Chairman of the Colville Business Council for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. full 107 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with Mitch and Jarred, two experts from the great Northwest, to discuss transboundary mining issues. Numerous mines, and one in particular, in British Columbia threaten people, watersheds, and wildlife in Northwest states, inc... Aaron and Bill sit down with Mitch and Jarred, two experts from the great Northwest, to discuss transboundary mining issues. Numerous mines, and one in particular, in British Columbia threaten people, watersheds, and wildlife in Northwest states, including years of salmon recovery and restoration. We discuss the Copper Mountain mine, the potential for a catastrophic disaster that would devastate downstream communities, wildlife, and fisheries. We also discuss the landscape, the history, and the complications of advocating for responsible development across an international boundary. Links:  Reports: https://www.cct-enr.com/copper-mt-mine-bcc Breach animated simulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwAsdFLHmo Recording of presentation of simulation study: https://youtu.be/B9jRMCHZwTg Recording of Emerman presentation: https://conservationnw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tyler_conservationnw_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?ga=1&id=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides%2F10%20Session%20%2D%20Emmermen%20BC%5FTailings%5FDam%5FCopper%5FMountain%5FRisk%5FPresentation%5FRevised%2Emp4&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides More resources: https://conservationnw.org/our-work/wildlands/healthy-watersheds-campaign/ Conservation Northwest homepage: https://conservationnw.org/ Colville Tribe homepage: https://www.colvilletribes.com/ Colville Tribe Salmon Reintroduction work: https://www.colvilletribes.com/fish-wildlife Colville Tribe Environmental Trust Copper Mountain Mine BCC : https://www.colvilletribes.com/environmental-trust Show notes: 3:34 – Aaron introduces the guests. 7:24 – Jared shares what he has been doing outside recently. 9:32 – Mitch shares what he has been doing outdoors of late. 13:03 – Jared describes the landscape we are focusing on during this episode. 16:50 – Mitch adds that we are talking about the need and the right for clear, clean, cool, productive rivers that flow across the border. 18:42 – Aaron asks for the description of the fish and wildlife who live on these transboundary rivers. 26:04 – Bill asks for some background on the mines themselves and what makes them such a problem… particularly the Copper Mountain Mine upstream of Princeton, B.C. 30:53 – What are the risks? What are we worried about? What’s going to come out of these places if the dams fail. 41:12 – Should we expect these dams to eventually fail? 43:49 – Jared shares the tribal perspective on transboundary mines. 46:35 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! 47:29 -- What do we want right now to safeguard the wildlife and communities downstream? 52:23 -- What can someone listening to this do to help? 58:18 -- What has the B.C. government said as a response? Are they listening? Is anything happening? 1:01:48 – Mitch shares his closing statements. 1:03:47 – Jared shares his closing statements. 1:06:05 – Bill shares his thoughts. 1:06:44 – Aaron closes the show with some wisdom and thank you’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with Mitch and Jarred, two experts from the great Northwest, to discuss transboundary mining issues. Numerous mines, and one in particular, in British Columbia threaten people, watersheds, and wildlife in Northwest states, including years of salmon recovery and restoration. We discuss the Copper Mountain mine, the potential for a catastrophic disaster that would devastate downstream communities, wildlife, and fisheries. We also discuss the landscape, the history, and the complications of advocating for responsible development across an international boundary.

Links: 

Reports: https://www.cct-enr.com/copper-mt-mine-bcc

Breach animated simulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwAsdFLHmo

Recording of presentation of simulation study: https://youtu.be/B9jRMCHZwTg

Recording of Emerman presentation: https://conservationnw-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tyler_conservationnw_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?ga=1&id=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides%2F10%20Session%20%2D%20Emmermen%20BC%5FTailings%5FDam%5FCopper%5FMountain%5FRisk%5FPresentation%5FRevised%2Emp4&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Ftyler%5Fconservationnw%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FShared%20Media%2FUCUT%20Conference%20%2D%20Resource%20Guide%2FPresentation%20Slides

More resources: https://conservationnw.org/our-work/wildlands/healthy-watersheds-campaign/

Conservation Northwest homepage: https://conservationnw.org/

Colville Tribe homepage: https://www.colvilletribes.com/

Colville Tribe Salmon Reintroduction work: https://www.colvilletribes.com/fish-wildlife

Colville Tribe Environmental Trust Copper Mountain Mine BCC : https://www.colvilletribes.com/environmental-trust

Show notes:

3:34 – Aaron introduces the guests.

7:24 – Jared shares what he has been doing outside recently.

9:32 – Mitch shares what he has been doing outdoors of late.

13:03 – Jared describes the landscape we are focusing on during this episode.

16:50 – Mitch adds that we are talking about the need and the right for clear, clean, cool, productive rivers that flow across the border.

18:42 – Aaron asks for the description of the fish and wildlife who live on these transboundary rivers.

26:04 – Bill asks for some background on the mines themselves and what makes them such a problem… particularly the Copper Mountain Mine upstream of Princeton, B.C.

30:53 – What are the risks? What are we worried about? What’s going to come out of these places if the dams fail.

41:12 – Should we expect these dams to eventually fail?

43:49 – Jared shares the tribal perspective on transboundary mines.

46:35 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

47:29 -- What do we want right now to safeguard the wildlife and communities downstream?

52:23 -- What can someone listening to this do to help?

58:18 -- What has the B.C. government said as a response? Are they listening? Is anything happening?

1:01:48 – Mitch shares his closing statements.

1:03:47 – Jared shares his closing statements.

1:06:05 – Bill shares his thoughts.

1:06:44 – Aaron closes the show with some wisdom and thank you’s.

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]]> 4142 no Getting Uncomfortable with Chad Hoover https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/getting-uncomfortable-with-chad-hoover/ After tons of travel and scheduling conflicts, Aaron and Bill are together again and joined by the world’s biggest promoter of kayak fishing! Retired Naval officer, kayak fishing pioneer, author and television show host Chad Hoover has a lot of experience and a lot to say. From what it was like being a young naval officer on September 11 to starting a tournament organization to getting people involved in hunting and fishing, Chad has always faced uncomfortable things. In fact, getting uncomfortable is now something of a mantra for his view on life. Conservation and growing our sports aren’t always easy, but a willingness to face the discomfort is something we all need. https://www.kayakbassfishing.com/ https://www.heliconia.ca/portfolio/chad-hoover-fishing/ Show notes: 3:47 – Bill shares a little background on Chad Hoover. 6:15 – The team shares what they have been doing outside recently. Chad shares his passion for overlanding and shares insight into the various regions of Lousiana. 21:24 - Chad shares what it was like to be serving in the military during 9/11. 30:36 – Chad shares how 9/11 changed his civilian career and the way in which he trains and prepares for fishing. 33:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 35:26 – Chad highlights how he got into kayak bass fishing. 51:52 - Chad talks about catch-photo-release and his T.V. shows. 1:02:53 - Chad chats about embracing the hard things in life. 1:25:30 – Closing take home words.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:45:16 -0000 Getting Uncomfortable with Chad Hoover full 106 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors After tons of travel and scheduling conflicts, Aaron and Bill are together again and joined by the world’s biggest promoter of kayak fishing! Retired Naval officer, kayak fishing pioneer, author and television show host Chad Hoover has a lot of exper... After tons of travel and scheduling conflicts, Aaron and Bill are together again and joined by the world’s biggest promoter of kayak fishing! Retired Naval officer, kayak fishing pioneer, author and television show host Chad Hoover has a lot of experience and a lot to say. From what it was like being a young naval officer on September 11 to starting a tournament organization to getting people involved in hunting and fishing, Chad has always faced uncomfortable things. In fact, getting uncomfortable is now something of a mantra for his view on life. Conservation and growing our sports aren’t always easy, but a willingness to face the discomfort is something we all need. https://www.kayakbassfishing.com/ https://www.heliconia.ca/portfolio/chad-hoover-fishing/ Show notes: 3:47 – Bill shares a little background on Chad Hoover. 6:15 – The team shares what they have been doing outside recently. Chad shares his passion for overlanding and shares insight into the various regions of Lousiana. 21:24 - Chad shares what it was like to be serving in the military during 9/11. 30:36 – Chad shares how 9/11 changed his civilian career and the way in which he trains and prepares for fishing. 33:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 35:26 – Chad highlights how he got into kayak bass fishing. 51:52 - Chad talks about catch-photo-release and his T.V. shows. 1:02:53 - Chad chats about embracing the hard things in life. 1:25:30 – Closing take home words.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After tons of travel and scheduling conflicts, Aaron and Bill are together again and joined by the world’s biggest promoter of kayak fishing! Retired Naval officer, kayak fishing pioneer, author and television show host Chad Hoover has a lot of experience and a lot to say.

From what it was like being a young naval officer on September 11 to starting a tournament organization to getting people involved in hunting and fishing, Chad has always faced uncomfortable things. In fact, getting uncomfortable is now something of a mantra for his view on life.

Conservation and growing our sports aren’t always easy, but a willingness to face the discomfort is something we all need.

https://www.kayakbassfishing.com/

https://www.heliconia.ca/portfolio/chad-hoover-fishing/

Show notes:

3:47 – Bill shares a little background on Chad Hoover.

6:15 – The team shares what they have been doing outside recently. Chad shares his passion for overlanding and shares insight into the various regions of Lousiana.

21:24 - Chad shares what it was like to be serving in the military during 9/11.

30:36 – Chad shares how 9/11 changed his civilian career and the way in which he trains and prepares for fishing.

33:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

35:26 – Chad highlights how he got into kayak bass fishing.

51:52 - Chad talks about catch-photo-release and his T.V. shows.

1:02:53 - Chad chats about embracing the hard things in life.

1:25:30 – Closing take home words.

 

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]]> 5579 no From the Field: Commercial fishing off the coast of Sitka, Alaska with Robby Bruce. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/from-the-field-commercial-fishing-off-the-coast-of-sitka-alaska-with-robby-bruce/ We are excited to launch a short form story telling series on the NWF Outdoors podcast! We invite you to enjoy the premiere of our “From the Field” series with an episode recorded on board a 90’ wooden fishing vessel off the coast of Sitka, Alaska. For this episode, Aaron and Mandela joined the crew of the “North Wind” for a beautiful morning in the harbor and open water off the coast of Southeast Alaska. For this 15 minute interview, Aaron sits down with Robby Bruce, the operator of the "North Wind" -- a 90’ boat constructed in 1944. They discuss the fishing season, climate change, Alaskan fisheries, conservation and what a typical day looks like for his crew. Curious where the boat is right now? Check out this live tracker: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:445614/mmsi:367448380/imo:7100316/vessel:NORTHWIND  Show notes: 0:05 – Intro to the show, the boat and Robby. 1:09 – Robby chimes in regarding what he and his crew are up to today on the fishing tender called the North Wind. 3:22 – When does the season begin? 4:35 – Fisheries conservation in Alaska is unique. 5:41 -- Commercial fishing as conservation. 7:19 -- What are fishermen concerned about? Sustainability… 8:34 --  Robby reflects on climate change and his concerns regarding ocean acidification. 9:40 -- What do fishermen think about seasons when the sockeye &/or king salmon are smaller than average? 11:46 -- Robby talks about his boat, crew and operations. 12:54 -- Robby chats about his future and the future of fisheries. 14:58 -- Robby shares some closing words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:21:56 -0000 From the Field: Commercial fishing off the coast of Sitka, Alaska with Robby Bruce. full 105 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors We are excited to launch a short form story telling series on the NWF Outdoors podcast! We invite you to enjoy the premiere of our “From the Field” series with an episode recorded on board a 90’ wooden fishing vessel off the coast of Sitka, Alaska. F... We are excited to launch a short form story telling series on the NWF Outdoors podcast! We invite you to enjoy the premiere of our “From the Field” series with an episode recorded on board a 90’ wooden fishing vessel off the coast of Sitka, Alaska. For this episode, Aaron and Mandela joined the crew of the “North Wind” for a beautiful morning in the harbor and open water off the coast of Southeast Alaska. For this 15 minute interview, Aaron sits down with Robby Bruce, the operator of the "North Wind" -- a 90’ boat constructed in 1944. They discuss the fishing season, climate change, Alaskan fisheries, conservation and what a typical day looks like for his crew. Curious where the boat is right now? Check out this live tracker: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:445614/mmsi:367448380/imo:7100316/vessel:NORTHWIND  Show notes: 0:05 – Intro to the show, the boat and Robby. 1:09 – Robby chimes in regarding what he and his crew are up to today on the fishing tender called the North Wind. 3:22 – When does the season begin? 4:35 – Fisheries conservation in Alaska is unique. 5:41 -- Commercial fishing as conservation. 7:19 -- What are fishermen concerned about? Sustainability… 8:34 --  Robby reflects on climate change and his concerns regarding ocean acidification. 9:40 -- What do fishermen think about seasons when the sockeye &/or king salmon are smaller than average? 11:46 -- Robby talks about his boat, crew and operations. 12:54 -- Robby chats about his future and the future of fisheries. 14:58 -- Robby shares some closing words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are excited to launch a short form story telling series on the NWF Outdoors podcast! We invite you to enjoy the premiere of our “From the Field” series with an episode recorded on board a 90’ wooden fishing vessel off the coast of Sitka, Alaska. For this episode, Aaron and Mandela joined the crew of the “North Wind” for a beautiful morning in the harbor and open water off the coast of Southeast Alaska. For this 15 minute interview, Aaron sits down with Robby Bruce, the operator of the "North Wind" -- a 90’ boat constructed in 1944. They discuss the fishing season, climate change, Alaskan fisheries, conservation and what a typical day looks like for his crew.

Curious where the boat is right now? Check out this live tracker: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:445614/mmsi:367448380/imo:7100316/vessel:NORTHWIND 

Show notes:

0:05 – Intro to the show, the boat and Robby.

1:09 – Robby chimes in regarding what he and his crew are up to today on the fishing tender called the North Wind.

3:22 – When does the season begin?

4:35 – Fisheries conservation in Alaska is unique.

5:41 -- Commercial fishing as conservation.

7:19 -- What are fishermen concerned about? Sustainability…

8:34 --  Robby reflects on climate change and his concerns regarding ocean acidification.

9:40 -- What do fishermen think about seasons when the sockeye &/or king salmon are smaller than average?

11:46 -- Robby talks about his boat, crew and operations.

12:54 -- Robby chats about his future and the future of fisheries.

14:58 -- Robby shares some closing words.

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]]> 1056 no On Location at ICAST - The Vanishing Everglades with Geoff Mullins and Captain Chris Wittman https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-vanishing-everglades-with-geoff-mullins-and-chris-wittman/ Continuing with our newfound love of "from the field" podcasts, we take this one to Florida. Podcast co-host Bill Cooksey attended ICAST (a big fishing industry tradeshow) in July and had the opportunity to sit down with Geoff Mullins from the Everglades Foundation and Captain Chris Wittman from Captains for Clean water to talk about the myriad habitat problems in the Everglades and South Florida and what hunters and anglers can do to help. The region is full of iconic hunting and fishing locations such as Lake Okeechobee and Florida Bay, and waterfowl hunters come from around the country to hunt mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and fulvous ducks. When most people think about Everglades issues, they think pythons and algae closing down beaches, but there’s a whole lot more at stake. Episode links: https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/ https://captainsforcleanwater.org/ https://www.vanishingparadise.org/restoration-solutions/projects?state=florida Show Notes: 1:05-Intro to ICAST. 3:22-What have we been doing lately? 5:15-Geoff explains what Everglades restoration means. 6:47-Chris explains restoration from his point of view as a sportsman. 8:50-What is Captains for Clean Water? 11:35-Geoff, where do sportsmen fit in this puzzle? 13:50-Bill offers his take on the issues. 15:55-Chris talks duck hunting and the impact of declining habitat and restoration. 18:05-Geoff, what is the most critical component at this moment? 21:35-How is the state involved financially with restoration? 23:35-Chris discusses the changes he’s witnessed to some bucket list Florida destinations. 29:35-What do the next ten years look like? 31:35-Who are the stakeholders? 38:05-Why is this a national issue? 39:55-What should Florida sportsmen be doing? 42:55-What have we missed? 47:15-Words of wisdom from Geoff, Chris and Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:41:00 -0000 On Location at ICAST - The Vanishing Everglades with Geoff Mullins and Captain Chris Wittman full 104 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Continuing with our newfound love of "from the field" podcasts, we take this one to Florida. Podcast co-host Bill Cooksey attended ICAST (a big fishing industry tradeshow) in July and had the opportunity to sit down with Geoff Mullins from the Evergl... Continuing with our newfound love of "from the field" podcasts, we take this one to Florida. Podcast co-host Bill Cooksey attended ICAST (a big fishing industry tradeshow) in July and had the opportunity to sit down with Geoff Mullins from the Everglades Foundation and Captain Chris Wittman from Captains for Clean water to talk about the myriad habitat problems in the Everglades and South Florida and what hunters and anglers can do to help. The region is full of iconic hunting and fishing locations such as Lake Okeechobee and Florida Bay, and waterfowl hunters come from around the country to hunt mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and fulvous ducks. When most people think about Everglades issues, they think pythons and algae closing down beaches, but there’s a whole lot more at stake. Episode links: https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/ https://captainsforcleanwater.org/ https://www.vanishingparadise.org/restoration-solutions/projects?state=florida Show Notes: 1:05-Intro to ICAST. 3:22-What have we been doing lately? 5:15-Geoff explains what Everglades restoration means. 6:47-Chris explains restoration from his point of view as a sportsman. 8:50-What is Captains for Clean Water? 11:35-Geoff, where do sportsmen fit in this puzzle? 13:50-Bill offers his take on the issues. 15:55-Chris talks duck hunting and the impact of declining habitat and restoration. 18:05-Geoff, what is the most critical component at this moment? 21:35-How is the state involved financially with restoration? 23:35-Chris discusses the changes he’s witnessed to some bucket list Florida destinations. 29:35-What do the next ten years look like? 31:35-Who are the stakeholders? 38:05-Why is this a national issue? 39:55-What should Florida sportsmen be doing? 42:55-What have we missed? 47:15-Words of wisdom from Geoff, Chris and Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Continuing with our newfound love of "from the field" podcasts, we take this one to Florida. Podcast co-host Bill Cooksey attended ICAST (a big fishing industry tradeshow) in July and had the opportunity to sit down with Geoff Mullins from the Everglades Foundation and Captain Chris Wittman from Captains for Clean water to talk about the myriad habitat problems in the Everglades and South Florida and what hunters and anglers can do to help. The region is full of iconic hunting and fishing locations such as Lake Okeechobee and Florida Bay, and waterfowl hunters come from around the country to hunt mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and fulvous ducks. When most people think about Everglades issues, they think pythons and algae closing down beaches, but there’s a whole lot more at stake.

Episode links:

https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/

https://captainsforcleanwater.org/

https://www.vanishingparadise.org/restoration-solutions/projects?state=florida

Show Notes:

1:05-Intro to ICAST.

3:22-What have we been doing lately?

5:15-Geoff explains what Everglades restoration means.

6:47-Chris explains restoration from his point of view as a sportsman.

8:50-What is Captains for Clean Water?

11:35-Geoff, where do sportsmen fit in this puzzle?

13:50-Bill offers his take on the issues.

15:55-Chris talks duck hunting and the impact of declining habitat and restoration.

18:05-Geoff, what is the most critical component at this moment?

21:35-How is the state involved financially with restoration?

23:35-Chris discusses the changes he’s witnessed to some bucket list Florida destinations.

29:35-What do the next ten years look like?

31:35-Who are the stakeholders?

38:05-Why is this a national issue?

39:55-What should Florida sportsmen be doing?

42:55-What have we missed?

47:15-Words of wisdom from Geoff, Chris and Bill

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]]> 3074 no On Location in Southeast Alaska with the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/on-location-in-southeast-alaska-with-the-southeast-alaska-conservation-council/ Join us for this fun pilot episode of our new “From the Field” podcast series we are beginning to explore. For the past week, our sporting team has been traveling around Southeast Alaska recording interviews with hunters and anglers regarding the endless opportunities and abundance of the region. During this episode, Aaron and Mandela sit on the edge of the Tongas National Forest with Artemis ambassador, Jodee Dixon, and the Executive Director of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), Meredith Trainor. We discuss their friendship and connection through hunting, mentorship and Yoga. We learn about the important conservation work SEACC does and the Artemis outreach programs Jodee offers. We also talk about the ways in which their background in mountaineering and whitewater kayaking parallel hunting and fishing. Enjoy this abbreviated podcast pilot episode and let us know what you think. Did you like hearing podcasts recorded in the field? Would you like them to be shorter or longer? What questions would you like to ask our guests? Links: www.seacc.org www.artemis.nwf.org www.nwf.org/gamechanger Show notes: 0:26 – Aaron sets the scene, introduces the guests and the stand-in cohost for this episode. 3:00 – Jodee talks about her passion for seeking and sharing knowledge. How she met Meredith and the transition to teaching Meredith how to hunt. 5:10 – Jodee talks about the different species she and her husband hunt in SE Alaska including Dahl sheep, elk, black bear and Sitka blacktail deer. 7:00 – Meredith talks about how she met Jodee and grew an interest in hunting after being a vegetarian for most of her life. 10:30 – Jodee shares how she got introduced to hunting and the story behind her first big game hunt for Dahl sheep. 14:00 – Jodee is currently teaching Meredith how to hunt. They both chat about how Artemis helped strengthen their connection and the opportunity to bring women together to share wild game and embrace a curiosity of hunting. 18:49 – Jodee and Meredith share how their experiences in whitewater kayaking, Yoga and mountaineering parallel how they approach hunting and fishing. Jodee reflects on single point focus and “forced meditation”. 23:19 – Meredith shares the conservation work she and her team at the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) focus on. One part of their work is focused on climate action, citizen science and the importance of sharing observations of a changing landscape due to climate change. 27:53 – Alaska is front and center when it comes to a warming climate. Meredith discusses how an increase in 3-6 degrees effects wildlife in Southeast Alaska. 29:40 – Jodee shares her observations and concerns regarding hunting, fishing and climate change in Southeast Alaska. 31:56 – Jodee highlights some of the Artemis outreach opportunities she offers in the region. 32:55 – Closing statements.         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:15:01 -0000 On Location in Southeast Alaska with the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council full 103 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Join us for this fun pilot episode of our new “From the Field” podcast series we are beginning to explore. For the past week, our sporting team has been traveling around Southeast Alaska recording interviews with hunters and anglers regarding the end... Join us for this fun pilot episode of our new “From the Field” podcast series we are beginning to explore. For the past week, our sporting team has been traveling around Southeast Alaska recording interviews with hunters and anglers regarding the endless opportunities and abundance of the region. During this episode, Aaron and Mandela sit on the edge of the Tongas National Forest with Artemis ambassador, Jodee Dixon, and the Executive Director of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), Meredith Trainor. We discuss their friendship and connection through hunting, mentorship and Yoga. We learn about the important conservation work SEACC does and the Artemis outreach programs Jodee offers. We also talk about the ways in which their background in mountaineering and whitewater kayaking parallel hunting and fishing. Enjoy this abbreviated podcast pilot episode and let us know what you think. Did you like hearing podcasts recorded in the field? Would you like them to be shorter or longer? What questions would you like to ask our guests? Links: www.seacc.org www.artemis.nwf.org www.nwf.org/gamechanger Show notes: 0:26 – Aaron sets the scene, introduces the guests and the stand-in cohost for this episode. 3:00 – Jodee talks about her passion for seeking and sharing knowledge. How she met Meredith and the transition to teaching Meredith how to hunt. 5:10 – Jodee talks about the different species she and her husband hunt in SE Alaska including Dahl sheep, elk, black bear and Sitka blacktail deer. 7:00 – Meredith talks about how she met Jodee and grew an interest in hunting after being a vegetarian for most of her life. 10:30 – Jodee shares how she got introduced to hunting and the story behind her first big game hunt for Dahl sheep. 14:00 – Jodee is currently teaching Meredith how to hunt. They both chat about how Artemis helped strengthen their connection and the opportunity to bring women together to share wild game and embrace a curiosity of hunting. 18:49 – Jodee and Meredith share how their experiences in whitewater kayaking, Yoga and mountaineering parallel how they approach hunting and fishing. Jodee reflects on single point focus and “forced meditation”. 23:19 – Meredith shares the conservation work she and her team at the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) focus on. One part of their work is focused on climate action, citizen science and the importance of sharing observations of a changing landscape due to climate change. 27:53 – Alaska is front and center when it comes to a warming climate. Meredith discusses how an increase in 3-6 degrees effects wildlife in Southeast Alaska. 29:40 – Jodee shares her observations and concerns regarding hunting, fishing and climate change in Southeast Alaska. 31:56 – Jodee highlights some of the Artemis outreach opportunities she offers in the region. 32:55 – Closing statements.         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join us for this fun pilot episode of our new “From the Field” podcast series we are beginning to explore. For the past week, our sporting team has been traveling around Southeast Alaska recording interviews with hunters and anglers regarding the endless opportunities and abundance of the region. During this episode, Aaron and Mandela sit on the edge of the Tongas National Forest with Artemis ambassador, Jodee Dixon, and the Executive Director of the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC), Meredith Trainor. We discuss their friendship and connection through hunting, mentorship and Yoga. We learn about the important conservation work SEACC does and the Artemis outreach programs Jodee offers. We also talk about the ways in which their background in mountaineering and whitewater kayaking parallel hunting and fishing.

Enjoy this abbreviated podcast pilot episode and let us know what you think. Did you like hearing podcasts recorded in the field? Would you like them to be shorter or longer? What questions would you like to ask our guests?

Links:

www.seacc.org

www.artemis.nwf.org

www.nwf.org/gamechanger

Show notes:

0:26 – Aaron sets the scene, introduces the guests and the stand-in cohost for this episode.

3:00 – Jodee talks about her passion for seeking and sharing knowledge. How she met Meredith and the transition to teaching Meredith how to hunt.

5:10 – Jodee talks about the different species she and her husband hunt in SE Alaska including Dahl sheep, elk, black bear and Sitka blacktail deer.

7:00 – Meredith talks about how she met Jodee and grew an interest in hunting after being a vegetarian for most of her life.

10:30 – Jodee shares how she got introduced to hunting and the story behind her first big game hunt for Dahl sheep.

14:00 – Jodee is currently teaching Meredith how to hunt. They both chat about how Artemis helped strengthen their connection and the opportunity to bring women together to share wild game and embrace a curiosity of hunting.

18:49 – Jodee and Meredith share how their experiences in whitewater kayaking, Yoga and mountaineering parallel how they approach hunting and fishing. Jodee reflects on single point focus and “forced meditation”.

23:19 – Meredith shares the conservation work she and her team at the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) focus on. One part of their work is focused on climate action, citizen science and the importance of sharing observations of a changing landscape due to climate change.

27:53 – Alaska is front and center when it comes to a warming climate. Meredith discusses how an increase in 3-6 degrees effects wildlife in Southeast Alaska.

29:40 – Jodee shares her observations and concerns regarding hunting, fishing and climate change in Southeast Alaska.

31:56 – Jodee highlights some of the Artemis outreach opportunities she offers in the region.

32:55 – Closing statements.

 

 

 

 

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]]> 2428 no Good News for Duck Hunters with Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/good-news-for-duck-hunters-with-dr-mike-brasher-of-ducks-unlimited/ It’s late July, and much of the country is in the midst of a heat wave, but Aaron and Bill are back talking ducks with Dr. Mike Brasher from Ducks Unlimited. Waterfowl are both a vocation and advocation for Mike as he’s spent his career studying and his free time hunting them. For the last two years, COVID protocols in Canada have prevented the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from conducting the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey (known to duck hunters as the BPOP and May Pond Count). This survey is used to set future seasons. The 2022 flights have wrapped up, and Mike is here to help us understand what the initial reports could mean to duck hunters all over the country. And for the first time in several years, there’s some positive news! Links: https://www.ducks.org/media/du-podcast https://fws.gov/library/collections/2022-waterfowl-breeding-population-and-habitat-surveys-field-reports And here’s a photo page from the folks who actually count the ducks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotbiologist/albums/with/72157706996280821 Show notes: 3:40 – Bill introduces Mike and provides a little insight into his background and what we are going to cover in the show regarding ducks and how ducks are counted. 5:25 – Mike introduces himself with a little more detail. 7:19 – Mike, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:40 – Jumping right into B-POP (Breeding Population Survey) but first, let’s clarify that we are not talking about K-POP. 14:21 – What is B-POP and why should duck hunters understand it? 19:13 – Laying out the mechanics of how big the count is, where do they fly and how are we doing with the trajectory of current population counts. 24:27 – Discussing the word “census” and why this count isn’t a census. 28:23 – What are the results?! 35:05 – Why have biologists been concerned, drought in the western U.S. and how are the numbers doing down south? 41:27 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for even more great content. 42:20 -- Because the count hasn’t happened for a few years, what was the approach this year? 46:39 -- Discussing the scientific approach to climate issues as they relate to duck populations, trajectory, warming trends and droughts. 53:33 -- Discussing the significance of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and recently introduced North American Grasslands Act. How does this legislation relate to natural infrastructure, habitat restoration and resilience. 1:00:23 -- With fresh water and fresh habitat, what does that mean for the productivity of waterfowl? Also, a few reflections on the current count numbers and what that might mean for the upcoming duck hunting season. 1:07:33 – Mike shares some closing statements. 1:10:24 – Ducks Unlimited U.S. and Ducks Unlimited Canada are teaming up soon to do a livestream! 1:12:53 – Bill shares some closing statements. 1:13:18 – Please speak up on behalf of shutting down the Return Act, the swift passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act and the North American Grasslands Act. Get engaged, stay engaged and look for folks like Mike for guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:07:46 -0000 Good News for Duck Hunters with Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited full 102 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors It’s late July, and much of the country is in the midst of a heat wave, but Aaron and Bill are back talking ducks with Dr. Mike Brasher from Ducks Unlimited. Waterfowl are both a vocation and advocation for Mike as he’s spent his career studying and ... It’s late July, and much of the country is in the midst of a heat wave, but Aaron and Bill are back talking ducks with Dr. Mike Brasher from Ducks Unlimited. Waterfowl are both a vocation and advocation for Mike as he’s spent his career studying and his free time hunting them. For the last two years, COVID protocols in Canada have prevented the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from conducting the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey (known to duck hunters as the BPOP and May Pond Count). This survey is used to set future seasons. The 2022 flights have wrapped up, and Mike is here to help us understand what the initial reports could mean to duck hunters all over the country. And for the first time in several years, there’s some positive news! Links: https://www.ducks.org/media/du-podcast https://fws.gov/library/collections/2022-waterfowl-breeding-population-and-habitat-surveys-field-reports And here’s a photo page from the folks who actually count the ducks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotbiologist/albums/with/72157706996280821 Show notes: 3:40 – Bill introduces Mike and provides a little insight into his background and what we are going to cover in the show regarding ducks and how ducks are counted. 5:25 – Mike introduces himself with a little more detail. 7:19 – Mike, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. 13:40 – Jumping right into B-POP (Breeding Population Survey) but first, let’s clarify that we are not talking about K-POP. 14:21 – What is B-POP and why should duck hunters understand it? 19:13 – Laying out the mechanics of how big the count is, where do they fly and how are we doing with the trajectory of current population counts. 24:27 – Discussing the word “census” and why this count isn’t a census. 28:23 – What are the results?! 35:05 – Why have biologists been concerned, drought in the western U.S. and how are the numbers doing down south? 41:27 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for even more great content. 42:20 -- Because the count hasn’t happened for a few years, what was the approach this year? 46:39 -- Discussing the scientific approach to climate issues as they relate to duck populations, trajectory, warming trends and droughts. 53:33 -- Discussing the significance of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and recently introduced North American Grasslands Act. How does this legislation relate to natural infrastructure, habitat restoration and resilience. 1:00:23 -- With fresh water and fresh habitat, what does that mean for the productivity of waterfowl? Also, a few reflections on the current count numbers and what that might mean for the upcoming duck hunting season. 1:07:33 – Mike shares some closing statements. 1:10:24 – Ducks Unlimited U.S. and Ducks Unlimited Canada are teaming up soon to do a livestream! 1:12:53 – Bill shares some closing statements. 1:13:18 – Please speak up on behalf of shutting down the Return Act, the swift passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act and the North American Grasslands Act. Get engaged, stay engaged and look for folks like Mike for guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s late July, and much of the country is in the midst of a heat wave, but Aaron and Bill are back talking ducks with Dr. Mike Brasher from Ducks Unlimited. Waterfowl are both a vocation and advocation for Mike as he’s spent his career studying and his free time hunting them. For the last two years, COVID protocols in Canada have prevented the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from conducting the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey (known to duck hunters as the BPOP and May Pond Count). This survey is used to set future seasons. The 2022 flights have wrapped up, and Mike is here to help us understand what the initial reports could mean to duck hunters all over the country. And for the first time in several years, there’s some positive news!

Links:

https://www.ducks.org/media/du-podcast

https://fws.gov/library/collections/2022-waterfowl-breeding-population-and-habitat-surveys-field-reports

And here’s a photo page from the folks who actually count the ducks:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pilotbiologist/albums/with/72157706996280821

Show notes:

3:40 – Bill introduces Mike and provides a little insight into his background and what we are going to cover in the show regarding ducks and how ducks are counted.

5:25 – Mike introduces himself with a little more detail.

7:19 – Mike, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently.

13:40 – Jumping right into B-POP (Breeding Population Survey) but first, let’s clarify that we are not talking about K-POP.

14:21 – What is B-POP and why should duck hunters understand it?

19:13 – Laying out the mechanics of how big the count is, where do they fly and how are we doing with the trajectory of current population counts.

24:27 – Discussing the word “census” and why this count isn’t a census.

28:23 – What are the results?!

35:05 – Why have biologists been concerned, drought in the western U.S. and how are the numbers doing down south?

41:27 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for even more great content.

42:20 -- Because the count hasn’t happened for a few years, what was the approach this year?

46:39 -- Discussing the scientific approach to climate issues as they relate to duck populations, trajectory, warming trends and droughts.

53:33 -- Discussing the significance of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and recently introduced North American Grasslands Act. How does this legislation relate to natural infrastructure, habitat restoration and resilience.

1:00:23 -- With fresh water and fresh habitat, what does that mean for the productivity of waterfowl? Also, a few reflections on the current count numbers and what that might mean for the upcoming duck hunting season.

1:07:33 – Mike shares some closing statements.

1:10:24 – Ducks Unlimited U.S. and Ducks Unlimited Canada are teaming up soon to do a livestream!

1:12:53 – Bill shares some closing statements.

1:13:18 – Please speak up on behalf of shutting down the Return Act, the swift passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act and the North American Grasslands Act. Get engaged, stay engaged and look for folks like Mike for guidance.

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]]> 4575 no The Return Act: An Ominous Attempt to Gut Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-return-act-an-ominous-attempt-to-gut-pittman-robertson-and-dingell-johnson/ Aaron and Bill sit down with David Willms and Mike Butler to discuss the recently introduced the RETURN Act and how it would dismantle the world’s most successful conservation program and begin a cascade effect that would set back America conservation in myriad ways. We walk through a refresher on the Pittman-Robertson Act – what it is, how it works, why it is so successful and why we need to protect by all means possible. Then we pivot to the RETURN Act – what it is, why it came about, how terrible it would be for American conservation and why we need to step up to stop it dead in its tracks. Links: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2022/7-13-22-Dismantling-Pittman-Robertson-Will-Harm-Wildlife https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-federal-proposal-to-gut-wildlife-funding-for-states/id1395671263?i=1000568850775 https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/new-congressional-bill-threatens-pittmanrobertson-act-wildlife-restoration-act/462140?fbclid=IwAR25dzoemzvU-Vm-xJoK1J4g8t6ABZAHrMjr7fClzrzrIFw8Ou92m2czpAE https://tnwf.org/new-bill-would-gut-conservation-funding/ Show notes: 5:08 -  Aaron shares a little background on this episodes guests. 7:56 -  The group shares what they have been doing outside recently. 13:05 – David explains the Pittman-Robertson Act. Why do we have it and what it does? 19:38 – Mike discusses the significance of this legislation in Tennessee alone. 20:36 – What would it look like from state to state if we didn’t have the Pittman-Robertson Act? 24:02 - How is it funded? Who pays it? When do they pay it? 26:01 - Mike talks about the North American model of conservation and why Pittman-Robertson is integral to it. 29:31 – David lines out how much conservation funding comes from Pittman-Robertson and how it’s growing every year. 33:39 – Highlighting the 2nd Amendment and how it relates. 35:16 – What does the Return Act do exactly? 42:27 – Where did the concept of the Return Act come from? Let’s also highlight the conflict of interest at play here… 46:43 – Mike points out some fallacies in the proposed legislation and the press release from Rep. Clyde. 52:35 – It’s incredibly rare when a member of congress goes through the active process of removing their name from the list of cosponsors for a proposed bill. This is happening right now with the Return Act. Get informed! Call your congressman.   55:37 – What about the those who might like to see the majority of conservation funding coming from somewhere else besides the sporting community? 59:10 – Closing statements. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”   “A man who doesn’t speak has no advantage over a man who can’t – so use your voice.” –Bill Cooksey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:09:34 -0000 The Return Act: An Ominous Attempt to Gut Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson full 101 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with David Willms and Mike Butler to discuss the recently introduced the RETURN Act and how it would dismantle the world’s most successful conservation program and begin a cascade effect that would set back America conservatio... Aaron and Bill sit down with David Willms and Mike Butler to discuss the recently introduced the RETURN Act and how it would dismantle the world’s most successful conservation program and begin a cascade effect that would set back America conservation in myriad ways. We walk through a refresher on the Pittman-Robertson Act – what it is, how it works, why it is so successful and why we need to protect by all means possible. Then we pivot to the RETURN Act – what it is, why it came about, how terrible it would be for American conservation and why we need to step up to stop it dead in its tracks. Links: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2022/7-13-22-Dismantling-Pittman-Robertson-Will-Harm-Wildlife https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-federal-proposal-to-gut-wildlife-funding-for-states/id1395671263?i=1000568850775 https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/new-congressional-bill-threatens-pittmanrobertson-act-wildlife-restoration-act/462140?fbclid=IwAR25dzoemzvU-Vm-xJoK1J4g8t6ABZAHrMjr7fClzrzrIFw8Ou92m2czpAE https://tnwf.org/new-bill-would-gut-conservation-funding/ Show notes: 5:08 -  Aaron shares a little background on this episodes guests. 7:56 -  The group shares what they have been doing outside recently. 13:05 – David explains the Pittman-Robertson Act. Why do we have it and what it does? 19:38 – Mike discusses the significance of this legislation in Tennessee alone. 20:36 – What would it look like from state to state if we didn’t have the Pittman-Robertson Act? 24:02 - How is it funded? Who pays it? When do they pay it? 26:01 - Mike talks about the North American model of conservation and why Pittman-Robertson is integral to it. 29:31 – David lines out how much conservation funding comes from Pittman-Robertson and how it’s growing every year. 33:39 – Highlighting the 2nd Amendment and how it relates. 35:16 – What does the Return Act do exactly? 42:27 – Where did the concept of the Return Act come from? Let’s also highlight the conflict of interest at play here… 46:43 – Mike points out some fallacies in the proposed legislation and the press release from Rep. Clyde. 52:35 – It’s incredibly rare when a member of congress goes through the active process of removing their name from the list of cosponsors for a proposed bill. This is happening right now with the Return Act. Get informed! Call your congressman.   55:37 – What about the those who might like to see the majority of conservation funding coming from somewhere else besides the sporting community? 59:10 – Closing statements. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”   “A man who doesn’t speak has no advantage over a man who can’t – so use your voice.” –Bill Cooksey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with David Willms and Mike Butler to discuss the recently introduced the RETURN Act and how it would dismantle the world’s most successful conservation program and begin a cascade effect that would set back America conservation in myriad ways. We walk through a refresher on the Pittman-Robertson Act – what it is, how it works, why it is so successful and why we need to protect by all means possible. Then we pivot to the RETURN Act – what it is, why it came about, how terrible it would be for American conservation and why we need to step up to stop it dead in its tracks.

Links:

https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2022/7-13-22-Dismantling-Pittman-Robertson-Will-Harm-Wildlife

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-federal-proposal-to-gut-wildlife-funding-for-states/id1395671263?i=1000568850775

https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/new-congressional-bill-threatens-pittmanrobertson-act-wildlife-restoration-act/462140?fbclid=IwAR25dzoemzvU-Vm-xJoK1J4g8t6ABZAHrMjr7fClzrzrIFw8Ou92m2czpAE

https://tnwf.org/new-bill-would-gut-conservation-funding/

Show notes:

5:08 -  Aaron shares a little background on this episodes guests.

7:56 -  The group shares what they have been doing outside recently.

13:05 – David explains the Pittman-Robertson Act. Why do we have it and what it does?

19:38 – Mike discusses the significance of this legislation in Tennessee alone.

20:36 – What would it look like from state to state if we didn’t have the Pittman-Robertson Act?

24:02 - How is it funded? Who pays it? When do they pay it?

26:01 - Mike talks about the North American model of conservation and why Pittman-Robertson is integral to it.

29:31 – David lines out how much conservation funding comes from Pittman-Robertson and how it’s growing every year.

33:39 – Highlighting the 2nd Amendment and how it relates.

35:16 – What does the Return Act do exactly?

42:27 – Where did the concept of the Return Act come from? Let’s also highlight the conflict of interest at play here…

46:43 – Mike points out some fallacies in the proposed legislation and the press release from Rep. Clyde.

52:35 – It’s incredibly rare when a member of congress goes through the active process of removing their name from the list of cosponsors for a proposed bill. This is happening right now with the Return Act. Get informed! Call your congressman.  

55:37 – What about the those who might like to see the majority of conservation funding coming from somewhere else besides the sporting community?

59:10 – Closing statements. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

 

“A man who doesn’t speak has no advantage over a man who can’t – so use your voice.” –Bill Cooksey

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]]> 3930 no Crispin Powley talks Bass Fishing, Conservation and a Look to the Future. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/crispin-powley-talks-bass-fishing-conservation-and-a-look-to-the-future/ Aaron and Bill sit down with lifelong hunter and professional angler Crispin Powley. Crispin is a husband and father who spends hundreds of days afield each year and has hunted waterfowl in 30 states and three countries. He also runs an outdoors ministry at his local church.   Show notes: 3:44 – Bill shares a little background on Crispin and how they met. 5:00 – Crispin, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. Also, Aaron shares a fun update on recent lead-free landscapes field work from our sporting team. 9:10 - Crispin shares a little background on his upbringing. 11:46 – Crispin talks about how he got into the outdoor industry. 16:40 - Crispin chats about his role at Stratus and what it was like to work with so many famous people. 23:47 – Crispin tells us about his transition to working with GSM. Also, what does that stand for? 33:20 – Crispin talks about expanding past bass fishing. What other species are they after? 35:45 - Crispin’s shares his top fishing spots (then and now). Can you believe it?! 47:25 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on social media for more great content!! 50:00 - Crispin talks about his conservation realm and explains how the industry is looking at current conservation challenges. 57:26 - Crispin talks about what happened on Kentucky Lake regarding bass fishing over the past decade. 1:07:38 – Crispin shares some words of wisdom regarding the future of bass fishing and conservation. 1:11:43 – Parting words.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:50:49 -0000 Crispin Powley talks Bass Fishing, Conservation and a Look to the Future. full 100 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with lifelong hunter and professional angler Crispin Powley. Crispin is a husband and father who spends hundreds of days afield each year and has hunted waterfowl in 30 states and three countries. He also runs an outdoors mini... Aaron and Bill sit down with lifelong hunter and professional angler Crispin Powley. Crispin is a husband and father who spends hundreds of days afield each year and has hunted waterfowl in 30 states and three countries. He also runs an outdoors ministry at his local church.   Show notes: 3:44 – Bill shares a little background on Crispin and how they met. 5:00 – Crispin, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. Also, Aaron shares a fun update on recent lead-free landscapes field work from our sporting team. 9:10 - Crispin shares a little background on his upbringing. 11:46 – Crispin talks about how he got into the outdoor industry. 16:40 - Crispin chats about his role at Stratus and what it was like to work with so many famous people. 23:47 – Crispin tells us about his transition to working with GSM. Also, what does that stand for? 33:20 – Crispin talks about expanding past bass fishing. What other species are they after? 35:45 - Crispin’s shares his top fishing spots (then and now). Can you believe it?! 47:25 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on social media for more great content!! 50:00 - Crispin talks about his conservation realm and explains how the industry is looking at current conservation challenges. 57:26 - Crispin talks about what happened on Kentucky Lake regarding bass fishing over the past decade. 1:07:38 – Crispin shares some words of wisdom regarding the future of bass fishing and conservation. 1:11:43 – Parting words.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with lifelong hunter and professional angler Crispin Powley. Crispin is a husband and father who spends hundreds of days afield each year and has hunted waterfowl in 30 states and three countries. He also runs an outdoors ministry at his local church.  

Show notes:

3:44 – Bill shares a little background on Crispin and how they met.

5:00 – Crispin, Bill and Aaron share what they have been doing outside recently. Also, Aaron shares a fun update on recent lead-free landscapes field work from our sporting team.

9:10 - Crispin shares a little background on his upbringing.

11:46 – Crispin talks about how he got into the outdoor industry.

16:40 - Crispin chats about his role at Stratus and what it was like to work with so many famous people.

23:47 – Crispin tells us about his transition to working with GSM. Also, what does that stand for?

33:20 – Crispin talks about expanding past bass fishing. What other species are they after?

35:45 - Crispin’s shares his top fishing spots (then and now). Can you believe it?!

47:25 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on social media for more great content!!

50:00 - Crispin talks about his conservation realm and explains how the industry is looking at current conservation challenges.

57:26 - Crispin talks about what happened on Kentucky Lake regarding bass fishing over the past decade.

1:07:38 – Crispin shares some words of wisdom regarding the future of bass fishing and conservation.

1:11:43 – Parting words. 

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]]> 4638 no 20 years of Protecting Bristol Bay and the best Salmon Runs on Earth with Brian Kraft of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/20-years-of-protecting-bristol-bay-and-the-best-salmon-runs-on-earth-with-brian-kraft-of-alaska-sportsmen-s-lodge/ Aaron and Bill sit down with the 2021 Orvis Conservationists of the Year, owner of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge, and renowned Bristol Bay conservationist Brian Kraft. Brian has spent nearly 20 years working to stop the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay from ever becoming a reality. The EPA recently announced another comment period regarding prohibiting discharge of dredge or fill materials. If the latest effort is successful, the Pebble Mine would again be halted. We talk to Brian about how he got into the lodge operating and fishing guide service, the incredible fishing and wildlife resources of Bristol Bay including 30” rainbow trout, how he first learned of the proposed mine, and his work to keep the mine away from the area that produces nearly half of all the planet’s salmon. And last, we pivot to permanent protection and how we can end the threats of large-scale mining in Bristol Bay once and for all. Links: EPA link to comment portal https://www.epa.gov/bristolbay/public-comments-and-hearings-2022-proposed-determination EPA link describing comment process https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-protect-bristol-bays-salmon-fishery-subsistence-fishing-alaska-natives Video of Brain and his family talking about the values in Bristol Bay https://www.fishasl.com/hold-the-line-bristol-bay-alaska/ Video announcing Brian as Orvis Conservationist of the Year https://vimeo.com/538850163 Conservation Organization Resources on Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine https://www.savebristolbay.org/ https://stoppebbleminenow.org/ Brian’s lodge website https://www.fishasl.com/ Show notes: 3:58 – A little background on Brian. 5:35 – Brian, Aaron and Bill share what they have been doing outside recently. 9:20 - Brian provides a brief overview of the scale and scope of Bristol Bay and the surrounding area… The “breadbasket of fisheries” the bounty there is mindboggling! 47% of the world’s salmon comes from here! 16:50 - Brian talks about how he got into running fishing lodges in Bristol Bay without any prior experience. 25:55 - Brian takes us through a day on the water with his clients in Alaska… they’re catching 22-26” rainbow trout on the fly! 30:38 - What is the average size range of the rainbow trout up there? 32:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! 34:45 - Brain shares a little background on how we got to where we are at now regarding the threat of the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. This has been a team battle! 56:29 – How do we get permanent protection? Where would the relief money come from that would be used for the Federal Government to purchase land that is now part of the state of Alaska? What are other options including land swaps, etc. 59:19 - What should folks be telling the EPA right now and how can we help with the permanent solution? “This is the wrong place for this type of development. Salmon runs are irreplaceable and provide food for the world. Let’s not replace one resource with another.” 1:04:07 – Parting words from Brian, Bill and Aaron. “I didn’t inherit this land and these fisheries from my ancestors. I’m borrowing it from my children. It’s my responsibility to make sure that it’s in better shape for them to use and enjoy. We need to do the right thing. There are right places to do things like this and wrong places – and this is definitely the wrong place.” –Brian Kraft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:45:02 -0000 20 years of Protecting Bristol Bay and the best Salmon Runs on Earth with Brian Kraft of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge full 99 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with the 2021 Orvis Conservationists of the Year, owner of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge, and renowned Bristol Bay conservationist Brian Kraft. Brian has spent nearly 20 years working to stop the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay from eve... Aaron and Bill sit down with the 2021 Orvis Conservationists of the Year, owner of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge, and renowned Bristol Bay conservationist Brian Kraft. Brian has spent nearly 20 years working to stop the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay from ever becoming a reality. The EPA recently announced another comment period regarding prohibiting discharge of dredge or fill materials. If the latest effort is successful, the Pebble Mine would again be halted. We talk to Brian about how he got into the lodge operating and fishing guide service, the incredible fishing and wildlife resources of Bristol Bay including 30” rainbow trout, how he first learned of the proposed mine, and his work to keep the mine away from the area that produces nearly half of all the planet’s salmon. And last, we pivot to permanent protection and how we can end the threats of large-scale mining in Bristol Bay once and for all. Links: EPA link to comment portal https://www.epa.gov/bristolbay/public-comments-and-hearings-2022-proposed-determination EPA link describing comment process https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-protect-bristol-bays-salmon-fishery-subsistence-fishing-alaska-natives Video of Brain and his family talking about the values in Bristol Bay https://www.fishasl.com/hold-the-line-bristol-bay-alaska/ Video announcing Brian as Orvis Conservationist of the Year https://vimeo.com/538850163 Conservation Organization Resources on Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine https://www.savebristolbay.org/ https://stoppebbleminenow.org/ Brian’s lodge website https://www.fishasl.com/ Show notes: 3:58 – A little background on Brian. 5:35 – Brian, Aaron and Bill share what they have been doing outside recently. 9:20 - Brian provides a brief overview of the scale and scope of Bristol Bay and the surrounding area… The “breadbasket of fisheries” the bounty there is mindboggling! 47% of the world’s salmon comes from here! 16:50 - Brian talks about how he got into running fishing lodges in Bristol Bay without any prior experience. 25:55 - Brian takes us through a day on the water with his clients in Alaska… they’re catching 22-26” rainbow trout on the fly! 30:38 - What is the average size range of the rainbow trout up there? 32:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! 34:45 - Brain shares a little background on how we got to where we are at now regarding the threat of the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. This has been a team battle! 56:29 – How do we get permanent protection? Where would the relief money come from that would be used for the Federal Government to purchase land that is now part of the state of Alaska? What are other options including land swaps, etc. 59:19 - What should folks be telling the EPA right now and how can we help with the permanent solution? “This is the wrong place for this type of development. Salmon runs are irreplaceable and provide food for the world. Let’s not replace one resource with another.” 1:04:07 – Parting words from Brian, Bill and Aaron. “I didn’t inherit this land and these fisheries from my ancestors. I’m borrowing it from my children. It’s my responsibility to make sure that it’s in better shape for them to use and enjoy. We need to do the right thing. There are right places to do things like this and wrong places – and this is definitely the wrong place.” –Brian Kraft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with the 2021 Orvis Conservationists of the Year, owner of Alaska Sportsmen’s Lodge, and renowned Bristol Bay conservationist Brian Kraft. Brian has spent nearly 20 years working to stop the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay from ever becoming a reality. The EPA recently announced another comment period regarding prohibiting discharge of dredge or fill materials. If the latest effort is successful, the Pebble Mine would again be halted. We talk to Brian about how he got into the lodge operating and fishing guide service, the incredible fishing and wildlife resources of Bristol Bay including 30” rainbow trout, how he first learned of the proposed mine, and his work to keep the mine away from the area that produces nearly half of all the planet’s salmon. And last, we pivot to permanent protection and how we can end the threats of large-scale mining in Bristol Bay once and for all.

Links:

EPA link to comment portal

https://www.epa.gov/bristolbay/public-comments-and-hearings-2022-proposed-determination

EPA link describing comment process

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-protect-bristol-bays-salmon-fishery-subsistence-fishing-alaska-natives

Video of Brain and his family talking about the values in Bristol Bay

https://www.fishasl.com/hold-the-line-bristol-bay-alaska/

Video announcing Brian as Orvis Conservationist of the Year

https://vimeo.com/538850163

Conservation Organization Resources on Bristol Bay and the Pebble Mine

https://www.savebristolbay.org/

https://stoppebbleminenow.org/

Brian’s lodge website

https://www.fishasl.com/

Show notes:

3:58 – A little background on Brian.

5:35 – Brian, Aaron and Bill share what they have been doing outside recently.

9:20 - Brian provides a brief overview of the scale and scope of Bristol Bay and the surrounding area… The “breadbasket of fisheries” the bounty there is mindboggling! 47% of the world’s salmon comes from here!

16:50 - Brian talks about how he got into running fishing lodges in Bristol Bay without any prior experience.

25:55 - Brian takes us through a day on the water with his clients in Alaska… they’re catching 22-26” rainbow trout on the fly!

30:38 - What is the average size range of the rainbow trout up there?

32:53 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

34:45 - Brain shares a little background on how we got to where we are at now regarding the threat of the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. This has been a team battle!

56:29 – How do we get permanent protection? Where would the relief money come from that would be used for the Federal Government to purchase land that is now part of the state of Alaska? What are other options including land swaps, etc.

59:19 - What should folks be telling the EPA right now and how can we help with the permanent solution? “This is the wrong place for this type of development. Salmon runs are irreplaceable and provide food for the world. Let’s not replace one resource with another.”

1:04:07 – Parting words from Brian, Bill and Aaron.

“I didn’t inherit this land and these fisheries from my ancestors. I’m borrowing it from my children. It’s my responsibility to make sure that it’s in better shape for them to use and enjoy. We need to do the right thing. There are right places to do things like this and wrong places – and this is definitely the wrong place.” –Brian Kraft. 

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]]> 4096 no Catching Fish Changes Lives with Steve Bowman https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/catching-fish-changes-lives-with-steve-bowman/ If you love bass fishing, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Steve Bowman, and when it comes to bass fishing, conservation and tournament angling, he’s definitely the guy you want to hear from. From being a member of The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to his work as manager of Bassmaster.com tournament coverage and BASS Manager of Angler Relations, he’s in the mix. His career and work are interesting, but it’s when he tells the story of making his first rod from an old car antenna to which he attached drink can pop-tops for guides and a Zebco reel he spent the summer mowing yards to buy when this show goes to the next level. The antenna rod comes back to mind when Steve tells how an African American kid in Little Rock changed his life and how he views the outdoors. Show links: https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/steve-bowman https://www.bassmaster.com/ https://www.wired2fish.com/w2f-slide/steve-bowman https://www.waterfowlerhof.com/ Show notes: 4:31 – Bill, Aaron and Steve share what they’ve been up too outside recently. Cue the turkey hunting, bass fishing and shed hunting! 9:20 - Steve shares a little background on his childhood, a heartfelt story or two and his earliest memories of fishing with a stick and a string and the adventure of converting an antenna into a fishing rod so he could fish at the pond near his house. “So here’s a kid that’s right on the verge of going into a gang or going fishing… and he’s taking the opportunity to go fishing.” 22:37 – Steve continues his discussion on the importance of providing fishing opportunities for every angler. He goes on to discuss high school and college bass fishing programs and the importance of investing in opportunity. 27:56 – Steve talks about how he grew up saying he wanted to hunt and fish for a living. He chats about how he got into journalism and taught himself to write after saying to his boss, “I’ll do anything you want me to do, just ever ask me to write.” 30:57 - Steve shares an inspiring duck hunting story that changed the direction of his life. 33:35 – Steve talks about the time they wanted to channel the White River. 37:00 - Discussing wildlife management and past deer situations in Arkansas. 39:13 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!! 40:05 – Bill brings it back to storytelling and salesmen. Steve talks about his late friend, Ray Scott, and his profound impact on hunting and fishing in the U.S. as well as international bass fishing. 44:05 - The evolution of “catch and release” in our country. 47:16 -  Aaron brings it back to the connection between conservation and opportunity. 51:36 – Bill brings up the topic of fishing with pro anglers and a few things that weekend anglers can pick up from observing these professionals in action. 55:55 – Lots of professional bass fishing professionals were athletes prior… Also a mention of Tom Brady, duck hunting and duck habitat. 59:03 – Bill brings it back to Vanishing Paradise and Steve’s involvement in a conservation issues that sportsmen and sportswomen need to know about. 1:02:12 – Steve discusses a few conservation issues in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. 1:05:15 – Closing statements.  “Just realize that a greater entity created all this, rather than a core of engineers…” -Steve Bowman   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 May 2022 02:30:53 -0000 Catching Fish Changes Lives with Steve Bowman full 98 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors If you love bass fishing, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Steve Bowman, and when it comes to bass fishing, conservation and tournament angling, he’s definitely the guy you want to hear from. From being a member of The Bass Fishing Hal... If you love bass fishing, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Steve Bowman, and when it comes to bass fishing, conservation and tournament angling, he’s definitely the guy you want to hear from. From being a member of The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to his work as manager of Bassmaster.com tournament coverage and BASS Manager of Angler Relations, he’s in the mix. His career and work are interesting, but it’s when he tells the story of making his first rod from an old car antenna to which he attached drink can pop-tops for guides and a Zebco reel he spent the summer mowing yards to buy when this show goes to the next level. The antenna rod comes back to mind when Steve tells how an African American kid in Little Rock changed his life and how he views the outdoors. Show links: https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/steve-bowman https://www.bassmaster.com/ https://www.wired2fish.com/w2f-slide/steve-bowman https://www.waterfowlerhof.com/ Show notes: 4:31 – Bill, Aaron and Steve share what they’ve been up too outside recently. Cue the turkey hunting, bass fishing and shed hunting! 9:20 - Steve shares a little background on his childhood, a heartfelt story or two and his earliest memories of fishing with a stick and a string and the adventure of converting an antenna into a fishing rod so he could fish at the pond near his house. “So here’s a kid that’s right on the verge of going into a gang or going fishing… and he’s taking the opportunity to go fishing.” 22:37 – Steve continues his discussion on the importance of providing fishing opportunities for every angler. He goes on to discuss high school and college bass fishing programs and the importance of investing in opportunity. 27:56 – Steve talks about how he grew up saying he wanted to hunt and fish for a living. He chats about how he got into journalism and taught himself to write after saying to his boss, “I’ll do anything you want me to do, just ever ask me to write.” 30:57 - Steve shares an inspiring duck hunting story that changed the direction of his life. 33:35 – Steve talks about the time they wanted to channel the White River. 37:00 - Discussing wildlife management and past deer situations in Arkansas. 39:13 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!! 40:05 – Bill brings it back to storytelling and salesmen. Steve talks about his late friend, Ray Scott, and his profound impact on hunting and fishing in the U.S. as well as international bass fishing. 44:05 - The evolution of “catch and release” in our country. 47:16 -  Aaron brings it back to the connection between conservation and opportunity. 51:36 – Bill brings up the topic of fishing with pro anglers and a few things that weekend anglers can pick up from observing these professionals in action. 55:55 – Lots of professional bass fishing professionals were athletes prior… Also a mention of Tom Brady, duck hunting and duck habitat. 59:03 – Bill brings it back to Vanishing Paradise and Steve’s involvement in a conservation issues that sportsmen and sportswomen need to know about. 1:02:12 – Steve discusses a few conservation issues in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. 1:05:15 – Closing statements.  “Just realize that a greater entity created all this, rather than a core of engineers…” -Steve Bowman   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you love bass fishing, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Steve Bowman, and when it comes to bass fishing, conservation and tournament angling, he’s definitely the guy you want to hear from. From being a member of The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame to his work as manager of Bassmaster.com tournament coverage and BASS Manager of Angler Relations, he’s in the mix. His career and work are interesting, but it’s when he tells the story of making his first rod from an old car antenna to which he attached drink can pop-tops for guides and a Zebco reel he spent the summer mowing yards to buy when this show goes to the next level. The antenna rod comes back to mind when Steve tells how an African American kid in Little Rock changed his life and how he views the outdoors.

Show links:

https://www.bassfishinghof.com/inductee/steve-bowman

https://www.bassmaster.com/

https://www.wired2fish.com/w2f-slide/steve-bowman

https://www.waterfowlerhof.com/

Show notes:

4:31 – Bill, Aaron and Steve share what they’ve been up too outside recently. Cue the turkey hunting, bass fishing and shed hunting!

9:20 - Steve shares a little background on his childhood, a heartfelt story or two and his earliest memories of fishing with a stick and a string and the adventure of converting an antenna into a fishing rod so he could fish at the pond near his house. “So here’s a kid that’s right on the verge of going into a gang or going fishing… and he’s taking the opportunity to go fishing.”

22:37 – Steve continues his discussion on the importance of providing fishing opportunities for every angler. He goes on to discuss high school and college bass fishing programs and the importance of investing in opportunity.

27:56 – Steve talks about how he grew up saying he wanted to hunt and fish for a living. He chats about how he got into journalism and taught himself to write after saying to his boss, “I’ll do anything you want me to do, just ever ask me to write.”

30:57 - Steve shares an inspiring duck hunting story that changed the direction of his life.

33:35 – Steve talks about the time they wanted to channel the White River.

37:00 - Discussing wildlife management and past deer situations in Arkansas.

39:13 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. For more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!!

40:05 – Bill brings it back to storytelling and salesmen. Steve talks about his late friend, Ray Scott, and his profound impact on hunting and fishing in the U.S. as well as international bass fishing.

44:05 - The evolution of “catch and release” in our country.

47:16 -  Aaron brings it back to the connection between conservation and opportunity.

51:36 – Bill brings up the topic of fishing with pro anglers and a few things that weekend anglers can pick up from observing these professionals in action.

55:55 – Lots of professional bass fishing professionals were athletes prior… Also a mention of Tom Brady, duck hunting and duck habitat.

59:03 – Bill brings it back to Vanishing Paradise and Steve’s involvement in a conservation issues that sportsmen and sportswomen need to know about.

1:02:12 – Steve discusses a few conservation issues in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

1:05:15 – Closing statements. 

“Just realize that a greater entity created all this, rather than a core of engineers…” -Steve Bowman

 

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]]> 4238 no Dreams Differ. Parents often dream a certain future for their children, but Jake had the courage to find his own way. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/dreams-differ-parents-often-dream-a-certain-future-for-their-children-but-jake-had-the-courage-to-find-his-own-way/ Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. He’s one of the nation’s finest hunter/angler videographers and has produced content for some of the biggest companies and organizations in the world. You see his work on Bassmaster every weekend and on videos and television shows from myriad entities, and it’s there because Jake had the courage to live his dreams. As a bar owner, videographer/producer and owner of Prairie Rock Outfitters, there’s no doubt he’s a driven entrepreneur, but Jake’s comments about childhood and conservation are what left Aaron and Bill speechless. Links: https://www.bassmaster.com/news/have-camera-will-travel-for-latendresse/ http://lmcollective.com/about/ https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw https://prairierockoutfitters.com/ Show notes: 3:27 – “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” 3:38 – Bill gives some background on Jake Latendresse, the guest for the show. 6:12 – Everyone shares what they’ve been doing outside recently. 7:50 – Jake reflects on the recent below freezing weather events, “It was one of the most extreme weather conditions that we’ve ever had in the Great Lakes…” 8:49 – Jakes gives an update on the recent happenings in his life. 9:53 - Jakes shares how many events he films per year, relating the “Bass Master” events to a full football season. 11:29 – How does Jake balance all the things he does in addition to being a single dad. 14:18 - How Jake got started and established in sporting media and an early interest in art and photography. 22:00 - Was being fulltime in the outdoors something Jake dreamed about as a kid? (plus: Jake shares a very special story for the first time ever, it’s a heartfelt story about what happened one time when he couldn’t go hunting with this father. His father never left him home during a hunting trip ever again.) 25:21 - At what point did Jake break through and become a sportsman? 29:39 - A day in the life of Jake capturing the “meat” of events all over the world. 34:30 - Jake talks about what the day is like and the relationships that form when he gets in a boat with a pro angler. 37:30 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 38:58 - Jake chats about some of his other film projects he has done around the world starting with a sheep hunt in Mongolia. 44:28 – How did Jake meet Bill? 45:12 - Horse incident while hunting stone sheep hunt in B.C. 48:04 – “I carry an expedition medical kit wherever I go…” 52:47 - Jake talks about his father and the Gov. of Tennessee working together. 55:12 – Conservation! Mentorship! When and how did Jake get involved with conserving resources. “My dad pushed conservation on me pretty hard from a very young age.”  59:56 - What advice would Jake give to kids who have a similar dream of following the path he took in life. “Don’t force your children to do what you want them to do, support what they want to do. Allow them to be free and go down the road.” “Never give up.” 1:04:07 - Shout out for the video project that Bill and Jake are working on in the Everglades. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Vanishing Paradise to see more!! “Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to understand what their great outdoors are all about.” -Jake Latendresse-     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:24:48 -0000 Dreams Differ. Parents often dream a certain future for their children, but Jake had the courage to find his own way. full 94 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. He’s one of the nation’s finest hunter/angler videographers and has produced content for some of the biggest companies and organizations in the world. You see his work on Ba... Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. He’s one of the nation’s finest hunter/angler videographers and has produced content for some of the biggest companies and organizations in the world. You see his work on Bassmaster every weekend and on videos and television shows from myriad entities, and it’s there because Jake had the courage to live his dreams. As a bar owner, videographer/producer and owner of Prairie Rock Outfitters, there’s no doubt he’s a driven entrepreneur, but Jake’s comments about childhood and conservation are what left Aaron and Bill speechless. Links: https://www.bassmaster.com/news/have-camera-will-travel-for-latendresse/ http://lmcollective.com/about/ https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw https://prairierockoutfitters.com/ Show notes: 3:27 – “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” 3:38 – Bill gives some background on Jake Latendresse, the guest for the show. 6:12 – Everyone shares what they’ve been doing outside recently. 7:50 – Jake reflects on the recent below freezing weather events, “It was one of the most extreme weather conditions that we’ve ever had in the Great Lakes…” 8:49 – Jakes gives an update on the recent happenings in his life. 9:53 - Jakes shares how many events he films per year, relating the “Bass Master” events to a full football season. 11:29 – How does Jake balance all the things he does in addition to being a single dad. 14:18 - How Jake got started and established in sporting media and an early interest in art and photography. 22:00 - Was being fulltime in the outdoors something Jake dreamed about as a kid? (plus: Jake shares a very special story for the first time ever, it’s a heartfelt story about what happened one time when he couldn’t go hunting with this father. His father never left him home during a hunting trip ever again.) 25:21 - At what point did Jake break through and become a sportsman? 29:39 - A day in the life of Jake capturing the “meat” of events all over the world. 34:30 - Jake talks about what the day is like and the relationships that form when he gets in a boat with a pro angler. 37:30 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 38:58 - Jake chats about some of his other film projects he has done around the world starting with a sheep hunt in Mongolia. 44:28 – How did Jake meet Bill? 45:12 - Horse incident while hunting stone sheep hunt in B.C. 48:04 – “I carry an expedition medical kit wherever I go…” 52:47 - Jake talks about his father and the Gov. of Tennessee working together. 55:12 – Conservation! Mentorship! When and how did Jake get involved with conserving resources. “My dad pushed conservation on me pretty hard from a very young age.”  59:56 - What advice would Jake give to kids who have a similar dream of following the path he took in life. “Don’t force your children to do what you want them to do, support what they want to do. Allow them to be free and go down the road.” “Never give up.” 1:04:07 - Shout out for the video project that Bill and Jake are working on in the Everglades. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Vanishing Paradise to see more!! “Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to understand what their great outdoors are all about.” -Jake Latendresse-     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jake Latendresse may be the most well-known sportsmen you’ve never heard of. He’s one of the nation’s finest hunter/angler videographers and has produced content for some of the biggest companies and organizations in the world. You see his work on Bassmaster every weekend and on videos and television shows from myriad entities, and it’s there because Jake had the courage to live his dreams. As a bar owner, videographer/producer and owner of Prairie Rock Outfitters, there’s no doubt he’s a driven entrepreneur, but Jake’s comments about childhood and conservation are what left Aaron and Bill speechless.

Links:

https://www.bassmaster.com/news/have-camera-will-travel-for-latendresse/

http://lmcollective.com/about/

https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw

https://prairierockoutfitters.com/

Show notes:

3:27 – “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

3:38 – Bill gives some background on Jake Latendresse, the guest for the show.

6:12 – Everyone shares what they’ve been doing outside recently.

7:50 – Jake reflects on the recent below freezing weather events, “It was one of the most extreme weather conditions that we’ve ever had in the Great Lakes…”

8:49 – Jakes gives an update on the recent happenings in his life.

9:53 - Jakes shares how many events he films per year, relating the “Bass Master” events to a full football season.

11:29 – How does Jake balance all the things he does in addition to being a single dad.

14:18 - How Jake got started and established in sporting media and an early interest in art and photography.

22:00 - Was being fulltime in the outdoors something Jake dreamed about as a kid? (plus: Jake shares a very special story for the first time ever, it’s a heartfelt story about what happened one time when he couldn’t go hunting with this father. His father never left him home during a hunting trip ever again.)

25:21 - At what point did Jake break through and become a sportsman?

29:39 - A day in the life of Jake capturing the “meat” of events all over the world.

34:30 - Jake talks about what the day is like and the relationships that form when he gets in a boat with a pro angler.

37:30 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

38:58 - Jake chats about some of his other film projects he has done around the world starting with a sheep hunt in Mongolia.

44:28 – How did Jake meet Bill?

45:12 - Horse incident while hunting stone sheep hunt in B.C.

48:04 – “I carry an expedition medical kit wherever I go…”

52:47 - Jake talks about his father and the Gov. of Tennessee working together.

55:12 – Conservation! Mentorship! When and how did Jake get involved with conserving resources. “My dad pushed conservation on me pretty hard from a very young age.”

 59:56 - What advice would Jake give to kids who have a similar dream of following the path he took in life. “Don’t force your children to do what you want them to do, support what they want to do. Allow them to be free and go down the road.” “Never give up.”

1:04:07 - Shout out for the video project that Bill and Jake are working on in the Everglades. Be sure to follow NWF Outdoors and Vanishing Paradise to see more!!

“Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to understand what their great outdoors are all about.” -Jake Latendresse-

 

 

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]]> 4055 no Here’s Jimbo! Waterfowl Season Wrap-up, Turkeys for Tomorrow and a Surprise Announcement. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/here-s-jimbo-waterfowl-season-wrap-up-turkeys-for-tomorrow-and-a-surprise-announcement/ After a month of tech issues and time conflicts, Aaron and Bill finally get together with Jim Ronquest of RNTV. Jimbo outlines his 21/22 duck season experiences from both home and on the road filming the show before moving to the timely topic of turkeys. After decades of population growth, many regions are experiencing declines, and we learn how Turkeys for Tomorrow is trying to find out why. It’s a lot to unpack, and then Jimbo drops a bomb on us! Links: https://turkeysfortomorrow.org/ https://rntcalls.com/ https://www.drakewaterfowl.com/ https://www.nwf.org/-/media/PDFs/Outdoors/NWF_GameSpeciesAnalysis_Report_Final Show notes: 4:18 – Aaron, Bill and Jim discuss what they’ve been doing outside lately. 8:00 – Talking the beginning of turkey season! 10:30 -- Jim talks about his upbringing and early years as a sportsman. “It was raining pitch forks and tater babies…” 17:14 -- Jim rounds up duck season. 21:27 – Shout out to Jim’s show, “RN T.V.” on the Sportsman Channel. Other than Ducks Unlimited, it is the longest running dedicated waterfowl show on outdoor T.V. 23:13 – Bill reflects on the first year he went turkey hunting with Jim almost twenty years ago.  25:40 – Jim discusses Turkeys for Tomorrow: Promoting America's hunting traditions, conservation, and education through the timeless collaboration of hunters and wildlife professionals to ensure we all have TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW. 38:15 -- What are the known turkey conservation issues? #HabitatLoss 41:57 – Aaron shares some critical stats regarding the loss of turkey habitat in a few states. 44:14 – Jim talks about how much he enjoys the transition from duck season to turkey season. 44:58 – Quick break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 46:42 -- Jim talks about a research project he would like to have done regarding the use of chicken litter and fertilizer on pastures potentially causing disease. 50:07 – Jim reflects on hunters’ response to Turkeys For Tomorrow. 53:52 – “If you’re able, we need more than to just buy a license. That’s the bare minimum for conservation… “ If you don’t have money, perhaps you have time to volunteer. 54:50 – Jim highlights the unique model for wildlife management in North America. 55:30 – How long has Jim been on RN T.V.? 56:55 – JIM SHARES SOME BIG NEWS!! 1:00:17 – Jim talks about hunting with some of the Bass Elite guys during duck season. “I fish so I can go duck hunting…” 1:02:50 – Keep an eye out for Jim’s upcoming Climate Chronicle short film by making sure you’re following NWF Outdoors on social media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:21:36 -0000 Here’s Jimbo! Waterfowl Season Wrap-up, Turkeys for Tomorrow and a Surprise Announcement. full 93 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors After a month of tech issues and time conflicts, Aaron and Bill finally get together with Jim Ronquest of RNTV. Jimbo outlines his 21/22 duck season experiences from both home and on the road filming the show before moving to the timely topic of turk... After a month of tech issues and time conflicts, Aaron and Bill finally get together with Jim Ronquest of RNTV. Jimbo outlines his 21/22 duck season experiences from both home and on the road filming the show before moving to the timely topic of turkeys. After decades of population growth, many regions are experiencing declines, and we learn how Turkeys for Tomorrow is trying to find out why. It’s a lot to unpack, and then Jimbo drops a bomb on us! Links: https://turkeysfortomorrow.org/ https://rntcalls.com/ https://www.drakewaterfowl.com/ https://www.nwf.org/-/media/PDFs/Outdoors/NWF_GameSpeciesAnalysis_Report_Final Show notes: 4:18 – Aaron, Bill and Jim discuss what they’ve been doing outside lately. 8:00 – Talking the beginning of turkey season! 10:30 -- Jim talks about his upbringing and early years as a sportsman. “It was raining pitch forks and tater babies…” 17:14 -- Jim rounds up duck season. 21:27 – Shout out to Jim’s show, “RN T.V.” on the Sportsman Channel. Other than Ducks Unlimited, it is the longest running dedicated waterfowl show on outdoor T.V. 23:13 – Bill reflects on the first year he went turkey hunting with Jim almost twenty years ago.  25:40 – Jim discusses Turkeys for Tomorrow: Promoting America's hunting traditions, conservation, and education through the timeless collaboration of hunters and wildlife professionals to ensure we all have TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW. 38:15 -- What are the known turkey conservation issues? #HabitatLoss 41:57 – Aaron shares some critical stats regarding the loss of turkey habitat in a few states. 44:14 – Jim talks about how much he enjoys the transition from duck season to turkey season. 44:58 – Quick break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 46:42 -- Jim talks about a research project he would like to have done regarding the use of chicken litter and fertilizer on pastures potentially causing disease. 50:07 – Jim reflects on hunters’ response to Turkeys For Tomorrow. 53:52 – “If you’re able, we need more than to just buy a license. That’s the bare minimum for conservation… “ If you don’t have money, perhaps you have time to volunteer. 54:50 – Jim highlights the unique model for wildlife management in North America. 55:30 – How long has Jim been on RN T.V.? 56:55 – JIM SHARES SOME BIG NEWS!! 1:00:17 – Jim talks about hunting with some of the Bass Elite guys during duck season. “I fish so I can go duck hunting…” 1:02:50 – Keep an eye out for Jim’s upcoming Climate Chronicle short film by making sure you’re following NWF Outdoors on social media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a month of tech issues and time conflicts, Aaron and Bill finally get together with Jim Ronquest of RNTV. Jimbo outlines his 21/22 duck season experiences from both home and on the road filming the show before moving to the timely topic of turkeys. After decades of population growth, many regions are experiencing declines, and we learn how Turkeys for Tomorrow is trying to find out why. It’s a lot to unpack, and then Jimbo drops a bomb on us!

Links:

https://turkeysfortomorrow.org/

https://rntcalls.com/

https://www.drakewaterfowl.com/

https://www.nwf.org/-/media/PDFs/Outdoors/NWF_GameSpeciesAnalysis_Report_Final

Show notes:

4:18 – Aaron, Bill and Jim discuss what they’ve been doing outside lately.

8:00 – Talking the beginning of turkey season!

10:30 -- Jim talks about his upbringing and early years as a sportsman. “It was raining pitch forks and tater babies…”

17:14 -- Jim rounds up duck season.

21:27 – Shout out to Jim’s show, “RN T.V.” on the Sportsman Channel. Other than Ducks Unlimited, it is the longest running dedicated waterfowl show on outdoor T.V.

23:13 – Bill reflects on the first year he went turkey hunting with Jim almost twenty years ago.

 25:40 – Jim discusses Turkeys for Tomorrow: Promoting America's hunting traditions, conservation, and education through the timeless collaboration of hunters and wildlife professionals to ensure we all have TURKEYS FOR TOMORROW.

38:15 -- What are the known turkey conservation issues? #HabitatLoss

41:57 – Aaron shares some critical stats regarding the loss of turkey habitat in a few states.

44:14 – Jim talks about how much he enjoys the transition from duck season to turkey season.

44:58 – Quick break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

46:42 -- Jim talks about a research project he would like to have done regarding the use of chicken litter and fertilizer on pastures potentially causing disease.

50:07 – Jim reflects on hunters’ response to Turkeys For Tomorrow.

53:52 – “If you’re able, we need more than to just buy a license. That’s the bare minimum for conservation… “ If you don’t have money, perhaps you have time to volunteer.

54:50 – Jim highlights the unique model for wildlife management in North America.

55:30 – How long has Jim been on RN T.V.?

56:55 – JIM SHARES SOME BIG NEWS!!

1:00:17 – Jim talks about hunting with some of the Bass Elite guys during duck season. “I fish so I can go duck hunting…”

1:02:50 – Keep an eye out for Jim’s upcoming Climate Chronicle short film by making sure you’re following NWF Outdoors on social media!

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]]> 3920 no The Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act with Representative Ron Kind https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-chronic-wasting-disease-research-and-management-act-with-representative-ron-kind/ In this episode Aaron and Ashley talk with Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin. Representative Kind discusses how he came to understand the weight of CWD and eventually become a champion for it in Washington D.C. We cover what the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is, it’s current status, how it could impact states’ ability to manage the disease, and the boost it would give to researchers’ efforts to develop new science and tools like a live test for CWD! Links: Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Show notes: 4:33 – Rep. Ron Kind talks about his background as a bow hunter growing up in Wisconsin, his family farm where they hunt whitetail and pheasant, how he got into politics and how he got involved with Chronic Wasting Disease. 6:58 – Rep. Kind talks about 2002 when CWD was first detected in Wisconsin. 10:15 --  Rep. Kind is asked whether or not he has ever harvested a deer which has tested positive for CWD. 12:31 -- Discussing the fact that CWD will be handled at the state level and the CWD Research and Management Act will provide funding directly to states and Tribal management agencies. 14:15 – Rep. Kind shares some of the frustrations he has experienced as a hunter trying to test the deer he has harvested. He gives an overview of the CWD Research and Management Act and the end goal. 16:04 -- How is this bill different than previous attempts at trying to control the disease? 18:10 -- What is Rep. Ron Kind telling other Senators and collogues who need to get moving on this Bill right now? 20:24 -- Rep. Kind brings us back to the moment when he realized CWD was a major problem. 23:55 -- What are the lessons that other states can learn from Wisconsin? “Don’t be afraid of testing, just because you’re not testing doesn’t mean it is not there.” 25:13 -- What will be entailed in the review of the herd certification standards which are currently in place? 27:13 -- Discussion regarding the potential and importance of a live test for CWD. 28:35 -- How do we smooth out the dips in the funding cycle for this Bill? It would be great if it was eradicated within six years but we need to be realistic as we look forward on the next iteration of this bill and (maybe) an eventual permanent authorization on this. 30:38 -- What does the average hunter needs to think about and what actions should they be taking to stay engaged and keep this movement. 33:07 -- Rep. Kind discusses the decline of hunters and fewer youth being involved with hunting and fishing. He highlights that this is another issue we need to address as hunters and anglers are some of the most powerful conservationists out there. 35:13 – Update as of 03/23/2022 regarding the CWD Research and Management Act. Be sure to get engaged by following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter—where you can access action alerts and timely updates regarding CWD and many other hunting and angling conservation issues we are working on. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:41:33 -0000 The Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act with Representative Ron Kind full 92 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode Aaron and Ashley talk with Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin. Representative Kind discusses how he came to understand the weight of CWD and eventually become a champion for it in Washington D.C. We cover what the Chronic Wasting Di... In this episode Aaron and Ashley talk with Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin. Representative Kind discusses how he came to understand the weight of CWD and eventually become a champion for it in Washington D.C. We cover what the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is, it’s current status, how it could impact states’ ability to manage the disease, and the boost it would give to researchers’ efforts to develop new science and tools like a live test for CWD! Links: Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Show notes: 4:33 – Rep. Ron Kind talks about his background as a bow hunter growing up in Wisconsin, his family farm where they hunt whitetail and pheasant, how he got into politics and how he got involved with Chronic Wasting Disease. 6:58 – Rep. Kind talks about 2002 when CWD was first detected in Wisconsin. 10:15 --  Rep. Kind is asked whether or not he has ever harvested a deer which has tested positive for CWD. 12:31 -- Discussing the fact that CWD will be handled at the state level and the CWD Research and Management Act will provide funding directly to states and Tribal management agencies. 14:15 – Rep. Kind shares some of the frustrations he has experienced as a hunter trying to test the deer he has harvested. He gives an overview of the CWD Research and Management Act and the end goal. 16:04 -- How is this bill different than previous attempts at trying to control the disease? 18:10 -- What is Rep. Ron Kind telling other Senators and collogues who need to get moving on this Bill right now? 20:24 -- Rep. Kind brings us back to the moment when he realized CWD was a major problem. 23:55 -- What are the lessons that other states can learn from Wisconsin? “Don’t be afraid of testing, just because you’re not testing doesn’t mean it is not there.” 25:13 -- What will be entailed in the review of the herd certification standards which are currently in place? 27:13 -- Discussion regarding the potential and importance of a live test for CWD. 28:35 -- How do we smooth out the dips in the funding cycle for this Bill? It would be great if it was eradicated within six years but we need to be realistic as we look forward on the next iteration of this bill and (maybe) an eventual permanent authorization on this. 30:38 -- What does the average hunter needs to think about and what actions should they be taking to stay engaged and keep this movement. 33:07 -- Rep. Kind discusses the decline of hunters and fewer youth being involved with hunting and fishing. He highlights that this is another issue we need to address as hunters and anglers are some of the most powerful conservationists out there. 35:13 – Update as of 03/23/2022 regarding the CWD Research and Management Act. Be sure to get engaged by following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter—where you can access action alerts and timely updates regarding CWD and many other hunting and angling conservation issues we are working on. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Aaron and Ashley talk with Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin. Representative Kind discusses how he came to understand the weight of CWD and eventually become a champion for it in Washington D.C. We cover what the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is, it’s current status, how it could impact states’ ability to manage the disease, and the boost it would give to researchers’ efforts to develop new science and tools like a live test for CWD!

Links:

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus

Show notes:

4:33 – Rep. Ron Kind talks about his background as a bow hunter growing up in Wisconsin, his family farm where they hunt whitetail and pheasant, how he got into politics and how he got involved with Chronic Wasting Disease.

6:58 – Rep. Kind talks about 2002 when CWD was first detected in Wisconsin.

10:15 --  Rep. Kind is asked whether or not he has ever harvested a deer which has tested positive for CWD.

12:31 -- Discussing the fact that CWD will be handled at the state level and the CWD Research and Management Act will provide funding directly to states and Tribal management agencies.

14:15 – Rep. Kind shares some of the frustrations he has experienced as a hunter trying to test the deer he has harvested. He gives an overview of the CWD Research and Management Act and the end goal.

16:04 -- How is this bill different than previous attempts at trying to control the disease?

18:10 -- What is Rep. Ron Kind telling other Senators and collogues who need to get moving on this Bill right now?

20:24 -- Rep. Kind brings us back to the moment when he realized CWD was a major problem.

23:55 -- What are the lessons that other states can learn from Wisconsin? “Don’t be afraid of testing, just because you’re not testing doesn’t mean it is not there.”

25:13 -- What will be entailed in the review of the herd certification standards which are currently in place?

27:13 -- Discussion regarding the potential and importance of a live test for CWD.

28:35 -- How do we smooth out the dips in the funding cycle for this Bill? It would be great if it was eradicated within six years but we need to be realistic as we look forward on the next iteration of this bill and (maybe) an eventual permanent authorization on this.

30:38 -- What does the average hunter needs to think about and what actions should they be taking to stay engaged and keep this movement.

33:07 -- Rep. Kind discusses the decline of hunters and fewer youth being involved with hunting and fishing. He highlights that this is another issue we need to address as hunters and anglers are some of the most powerful conservationists out there.

35:13 – Update as of 03/23/2022 regarding the CWD Research and Management Act.

Be sure to get engaged by following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter—where you can access action alerts and timely updates regarding CWD and many other hunting and angling conservation issues we are working on. Thanks!

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]]> 2243 no Migrating towards Landscape Connectivity with Casey Stemler of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/migrating-towards-landscape-connectivity-with-casey-stemler-of-the-us-fish-and-wildlife-service/ Aaron and Bill have an interesting chat with Casey Stemler, the lead for Secretarial Order 3362. S.O. 3362 was issued during the Trump Administration but continues to this day. It is aimed and conserving and resourcing big game migration corridors. It has already helped infused millions of dollars into migration areas and connectivity projects. We discuss how and why the order came to be, it’s latest status, why no sheep and moose, and other lessons learned on the conservation of migration corridors.  Links: https://wafwa.org/so3362/ https://westernmigrations.net/ https://wildlifemigration.utah.gov/ https://migrationinitiative.org/ Show notes: 3:00 - Aaron shares a little of Casey’s background and recent work regarding wildlife corridors. 5:00 – What the crew has been doing outside recently. 6:54 – Sika deer! 9:52 – Latest news on SO 3362 (Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors). 13:34 – What exactly is wildlife migration and connectivity work? Why does it matter? Plus, some good stories regarding the amazing stuff they have learned doing this work. 20:46 – The focus of state agencies collaring animals, miniature vs. large skill migration routes, technology and what this focus reveals to us about what these critters do and what they need.  25:22 – 3362 is focused on deer, elk and pronghorn. 27:26 – We know that pronghorn don’t like fences; will they also avoid railroad tracks? 30:50 – This work benefits more species than just deer, elk and pronghorn. 35:06 – The infrastructure bill and how much it will benefit habitat connectivity. 37:13 – Short break for message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, for more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 38:53 -- Casey brings folks up to speed on 3362 regarding habitat conservation, due diligence, and the introduction of bighorn sheep, moose and migratory birds as species to consider. 45:16 – Habitat work regarding ducks and duck hunting. 48:07 -- Corporation with private land owners within 3362. 50:55 -- Do large chunks of area (i.e. 5,000 acres) present new problems compared to working with smaller ones? 52:00 -- Discussing other developments that are happening parallel to this which is helping move it along. 55:39 – The Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act. 58:17 – Discussing the diverse habitat projects on the border between Colorado and New Mexico and NWF rock star, Jeremy Romero. 1:00:06 – The Southern Ute Tribe is very engaged in these conservation efforts including building an overpass. 1:01:51 -- Suggestions for people on how to keep up with these issues on a local level. Skip the social media and go back to the good stuff by supporting your local newspaper and gatherings in your community! 1:04:41 -- Closing thoughts from Casey, “We have to take the initiative.” “With privilege comes obligation. We've got this amazing natural resource, this wildlife... especially as sportsmen and women, we get to go enjoy it and bring it home and feed our our families… Go take care of it.” –Aaron Kindle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:17:12 -0000 Migrating towards Landscape Connectivity with Casey Stemler of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service full 91 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill have an interesting chat with Casey Stemler, the lead for Secretarial Order 3362. S.O. 3362 was issued during the Trump Administration but continues to this day. It is aimed and conserving and resourcing big game migration corridors. I... Aaron and Bill have an interesting chat with Casey Stemler, the lead for Secretarial Order 3362. S.O. 3362 was issued during the Trump Administration but continues to this day. It is aimed and conserving and resourcing big game migration corridors. It has already helped infused millions of dollars into migration areas and connectivity projects. We discuss how and why the order came to be, it’s latest status, why no sheep and moose, and other lessons learned on the conservation of migration corridors.  Links: https://wafwa.org/so3362/ https://westernmigrations.net/ https://wildlifemigration.utah.gov/ https://migrationinitiative.org/ Show notes: 3:00 - Aaron shares a little of Casey’s background and recent work regarding wildlife corridors. 5:00 – What the crew has been doing outside recently. 6:54 – Sika deer! 9:52 – Latest news on SO 3362 (Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors). 13:34 – What exactly is wildlife migration and connectivity work? Why does it matter? Plus, some good stories regarding the amazing stuff they have learned doing this work. 20:46 – The focus of state agencies collaring animals, miniature vs. large skill migration routes, technology and what this focus reveals to us about what these critters do and what they need.  25:22 – 3362 is focused on deer, elk and pronghorn. 27:26 – We know that pronghorn don’t like fences; will they also avoid railroad tracks? 30:50 – This work benefits more species than just deer, elk and pronghorn. 35:06 – The infrastructure bill and how much it will benefit habitat connectivity. 37:13 – Short break for message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, for more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 38:53 -- Casey brings folks up to speed on 3362 regarding habitat conservation, due diligence, and the introduction of bighorn sheep, moose and migratory birds as species to consider. 45:16 – Habitat work regarding ducks and duck hunting. 48:07 -- Corporation with private land owners within 3362. 50:55 -- Do large chunks of area (i.e. 5,000 acres) present new problems compared to working with smaller ones? 52:00 -- Discussing other developments that are happening parallel to this which is helping move it along. 55:39 – The Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act. 58:17 – Discussing the diverse habitat projects on the border between Colorado and New Mexico and NWF rock star, Jeremy Romero. 1:00:06 – The Southern Ute Tribe is very engaged in these conservation efforts including building an overpass. 1:01:51 -- Suggestions for people on how to keep up with these issues on a local level. Skip the social media and go back to the good stuff by supporting your local newspaper and gatherings in your community! 1:04:41 -- Closing thoughts from Casey, “We have to take the initiative.” “With privilege comes obligation. We've got this amazing natural resource, this wildlife... especially as sportsmen and women, we get to go enjoy it and bring it home and feed our our families… Go take care of it.” –Aaron Kindle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill have an interesting chat with Casey Stemler, the lead for Secretarial Order 3362. S.O. 3362 was issued during the Trump Administration but continues to this day. It is aimed and conserving and resourcing big game migration corridors. It has already helped infused millions of dollars into migration areas and connectivity projects. We discuss how and why the order came to be, it’s latest status, why no sheep and moose, and other lessons learned on the conservation of migration corridors. 

Links:

https://wafwa.org/so3362/

https://westernmigrations.net/

https://wildlifemigration.utah.gov/

https://migrationinitiative.org/

Show notes:

3:00 - Aaron shares a little of Casey’s background and recent work regarding wildlife corridors.

5:00 – What the crew has been doing outside recently.

6:54 – Sika deer!

9:52 – Latest news on SO 3362 (Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors).

13:34 – What exactly is wildlife migration and connectivity work? Why does it matter? Plus, some good stories regarding the amazing stuff they have learned doing this work.

20:46 – The focus of state agencies collaring animals, miniature vs. large skill migration routes, technology and what this focus reveals to us about what these critters do and what they need.

 25:22 – 3362 is focused on deer, elk and pronghorn.

27:26 – We know that pronghorn don’t like fences; will they also avoid railroad tracks?

30:50 – This work benefits more species than just deer, elk and pronghorn.

35:06 – The infrastructure bill and how much it will benefit habitat connectivity.

37:13 – Short break for message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, for more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

38:53 -- Casey brings folks up to speed on 3362 regarding habitat conservation, due diligence, and the introduction of bighorn sheep, moose and migratory birds as species to consider.

45:16 – Habitat work regarding ducks and duck hunting.

48:07 -- Corporation with private land owners within 3362.

50:55 -- Do large chunks of area (i.e. 5,000 acres) present new problems compared to working with smaller ones?

52:00 -- Discussing other developments that are happening parallel to this which is helping move it along.

55:39 – The Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act.

58:17 – Discussing the diverse habitat projects on the border between Colorado and New Mexico and NWF rock star, Jeremy Romero.

1:00:06 – The Southern Ute Tribe is very engaged in these conservation efforts including building an overpass.

1:01:51 -- Suggestions for people on how to keep up with these issues on a local level. Skip the social media and go back to the good stuff by supporting your local newspaper and gatherings in your community!

1:04:41 -- Closing thoughts from Casey, “We have to take the initiative.”

“With privilege comes obligation. We've got this amazing natural resource, this wildlife... especially as sportsmen and women, we get to go enjoy it and bring it home and feed our our families… Go take care of it.” –Aaron Kindle.

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]]> 4127 no A state agency perspective on CWD with Dr. Kelly Straka of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/a-state-agency-perspective-on-cwd-with-dr-kelly-straka-of-the-minnesota-dept-of-natural-resources/ Aaron and Ashley talk interstate borders, barriers to management, and the financial and emotional toll that CWD can take on state wildlife agencies. Kelly speaks poignantly on the issue of chronic wasting disease and offers a unique perspective informed by her background as a wildlife veterinarian and manager of an entire state wildlife section. We even ask her about the “E” word! Links: MN DNR CWD Response Plan https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/cwd-response-plan.html AFWA CWD Best Management Practices https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf Show notes: 2:51 – Introduction on Dr. Kelly Straka, Wildlife Section Manager for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  4:10 – Kelly talks about her career path to working with CWD. 7:10 – Kelly frames the issue with CWD from the perspective of state agencies. “CWD might be the most pressing issue facing cervid populations across the country right now.” 10:40 - The barriers to effective management of CWD. 17:11 - How hunters can help or hinder efforts to manage CWD. 23:29 - The Federal – State intersection of CWD. The regulatory and jurisdiction issues that have a bearing on how we deal with CWD. 33:15 - Minnesota’s approach and how it got us to where we are today. 39:07 - Minnesota’s response plan, management applications in different zones and various strategies. 43:10 – The “E” word! 48:21 - If we cannot eradicate CWD, how do we live with it in the future? 52:57 - The challenges around CWD surveillance and how hard it is to detect the disease when it is present in low numbers. 58:13 - What do the agencies wish the public knew about CWD management? 1:00:44 - What is one thing that could have been done differently? 1:03:33 - Closing statements. Stay engaged, stay aware, stay involved. Please take a moment to rate the podcast and write us a review! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 03:26:29 -0000 A state agency perspective on CWD with Dr. Kelly Straka of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources full 90 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Ashley talk interstate borders, barriers to management, and the financial and emotional toll that CWD can take on state wildlife agencies. Kelly speaks poignantly on the issue of chronic wasting disease and offers a unique perspective infor... Aaron and Ashley talk interstate borders, barriers to management, and the financial and emotional toll that CWD can take on state wildlife agencies. Kelly speaks poignantly on the issue of chronic wasting disease and offers a unique perspective informed by her background as a wildlife veterinarian and manager of an entire state wildlife section. We even ask her about the “E” word! Links: MN DNR CWD Response Plan https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/cwd-response-plan.html AFWA CWD Best Management Practices https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf Show notes: 2:51 – Introduction on Dr. Kelly Straka, Wildlife Section Manager for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  4:10 – Kelly talks about her career path to working with CWD. 7:10 – Kelly frames the issue with CWD from the perspective of state agencies. “CWD might be the most pressing issue facing cervid populations across the country right now.” 10:40 - The barriers to effective management of CWD. 17:11 - How hunters can help or hinder efforts to manage CWD. 23:29 - The Federal – State intersection of CWD. The regulatory and jurisdiction issues that have a bearing on how we deal with CWD. 33:15 - Minnesota’s approach and how it got us to where we are today. 39:07 - Minnesota’s response plan, management applications in different zones and various strategies. 43:10 – The “E” word! 48:21 - If we cannot eradicate CWD, how do we live with it in the future? 52:57 - The challenges around CWD surveillance and how hard it is to detect the disease when it is present in low numbers. 58:13 - What do the agencies wish the public knew about CWD management? 1:00:44 - What is one thing that could have been done differently? 1:03:33 - Closing statements. Stay engaged, stay aware, stay involved. Please take a moment to rate the podcast and write us a review! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Ashley talk interstate borders, barriers to management, and the financial and emotional toll that CWD can take on state wildlife agencies. Kelly speaks poignantly on the issue of chronic wasting disease and offers a unique perspective informed by her background as a wildlife veterinarian and manager of an entire state wildlife section. We even ask her about the “E” word!

Links:

MN DNR CWD Response Plan

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/cwd-response-plan.html

AFWA CWD Best Management Practices

https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf

Show notes:

2:51 – Introduction on Dr. Kelly Straka, Wildlife Section Manager for Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

 4:10 – Kelly talks about her career path to working with CWD.

7:10 – Kelly frames the issue with CWD from the perspective of state agencies. “CWD might be the most pressing issue facing cervid populations across the country right now.”

10:40 - The barriers to effective management of CWD.

17:11 - How hunters can help or hinder efforts to manage CWD.

23:29 - The Federal – State intersection of CWD. The regulatory and jurisdiction issues that have a bearing on how we deal with CWD.

33:15 - Minnesota’s approach and how it got us to where we are today.

39:07 - Minnesota’s response plan, management applications in different zones and various strategies.

43:10 – The “E” word!

48:21 - If we cannot eradicate CWD, how do we live with it in the future?

52:57 - The challenges around CWD surveillance and how hard it is to detect the disease when it is present in low numbers.

58:13 - What do the agencies wish the public knew about CWD management?

1:00:44 - What is one thing that could have been done differently?

1:03:33 - Closing statements. Stay engaged, stay aware, stay involved.

Please take a moment to rate the podcast and write us a review!

Thanks for listening!

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]]> 4045 no A Deeply Rooted Land Legacy with Alex Harvey of Legacy Land Management https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/a-deeply-rooted-land-legacy-with-alex-harvey-of-legacy-land-management/ Aaron and Bill sit down with forester, sportsman, and conservationist Alex Harvey to discuss a life rooted to the outdoors, hunting, and land management and restoration. We cover Alex’s family roots and hunting traditions while he helps us understand and unpack several historical and social contexts regarding Southern African American sporting traditions, barriers to land management and ownership, and how the tide is changing for the better. We tell hunting stories, share laughs, and ponder all the great ways hunting and the outdoors unite all people. Links: https://www.legacylandmanagement.org/ ; https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ ; https://www.instagram.com/legacylandmgmt/ ; https://www.facebook.com/LegacyLM Show notes: 4:54 – Introduction of Alex Harvey. 5:15 – What has Alex, Aaron and Bill been doing outside recently? 9:48 - Alex’s personal background. Where he grew up in Mississippi, cattle farming and growing up in the country #RabbitHunting 18:55 - Alex shares the story of his grandparents and reflects on his connections with ancestors and being on the right path. 24:05 - Highlighting Holt Collier, the hunter who influenced Theodore Roosevelt during a private bear hunt in 1902. 27:00 - Alex shares how he got to where he is today and then highlights his professional work as of right now. 34:01 - Alex shares some of the unique challenges for African American land owners in the South. 37:03 – Has Alex seen an improvement? 39:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 41:02 – Thoughts on forestry restoration, management and what it’s like to think about forests 24/7. 44:38 - Alex’s introduction to Hunters of Color and how he became a board member. 53:12 - Alex shares his experiences as an African American man in the field. 59:13 – What is going on in Alex’s region? Much of it is involved with improving habitat and access for hunters and anglers. 1:00:35 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:42:00 -0000 A Deeply Rooted Land Legacy with Alex Harvey of Legacy Land Management full 89 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with forester, sportsman, and conservationist Alex Harvey to discuss a life rooted to the outdoors, hunting, and land management and restoration. We cover Alex’s family roots and hunting traditions while he helps us understand... Aaron and Bill sit down with forester, sportsman, and conservationist Alex Harvey to discuss a life rooted to the outdoors, hunting, and land management and restoration. We cover Alex’s family roots and hunting traditions while he helps us understand and unpack several historical and social contexts regarding Southern African American sporting traditions, barriers to land management and ownership, and how the tide is changing for the better. We tell hunting stories, share laughs, and ponder all the great ways hunting and the outdoors unite all people. Links: https://www.legacylandmanagement.org/ ; https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ ; https://www.instagram.com/legacylandmgmt/ ; https://www.facebook.com/LegacyLM Show notes: 4:54 – Introduction of Alex Harvey. 5:15 – What has Alex, Aaron and Bill been doing outside recently? 9:48 - Alex’s personal background. Where he grew up in Mississippi, cattle farming and growing up in the country #RabbitHunting 18:55 - Alex shares the story of his grandparents and reflects on his connections with ancestors and being on the right path. 24:05 - Highlighting Holt Collier, the hunter who influenced Theodore Roosevelt during a private bear hunt in 1902. 27:00 - Alex shares how he got to where he is today and then highlights his professional work as of right now. 34:01 - Alex shares some of the unique challenges for African American land owners in the South. 37:03 – Has Alex seen an improvement? 39:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 41:02 – Thoughts on forestry restoration, management and what it’s like to think about forests 24/7. 44:38 - Alex’s introduction to Hunters of Color and how he became a board member. 53:12 - Alex shares his experiences as an African American man in the field. 59:13 – What is going on in Alex’s region? Much of it is involved with improving habitat and access for hunters and anglers. 1:00:35 – Closing statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with forester, sportsman, and conservationist Alex Harvey to discuss a life rooted to the outdoors, hunting, and land management and restoration. We cover Alex’s family roots and hunting traditions while he helps us understand and unpack several historical and social contexts regarding Southern African American sporting traditions, barriers to land management and ownership, and how the tide is changing for the better. We tell hunting stories, share laughs, and ponder all the great ways hunting and the outdoors unite all people.

Links: https://www.legacylandmanagement.org/ ; https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ ; https://www.instagram.com/legacylandmgmt/ ; https://www.facebook.com/LegacyLM

Show notes:

4:54 – Introduction of Alex Harvey.

5:15 – What has Alex, Aaron and Bill been doing outside recently?

9:48 - Alex’s personal background. Where he grew up in Mississippi, cattle farming and growing up in the country #RabbitHunting

18:55 - Alex shares the story of his grandparents and reflects on his connections with ancestors and being on the right path.

24:05 - Highlighting Holt Collier, the hunter who influenced Theodore Roosevelt during a private bear hunt in 1902.

27:00 - Alex shares how he got to where he is today and then highlights his professional work as of right now.

34:01 - Alex shares some of the unique challenges for African American land owners in the South.

37:03 – Has Alex seen an improvement?

39:44 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

41:02 – Thoughts on forestry restoration, management and what it’s like to think about forests 24/7.

44:38 - Alex’s introduction to Hunters of Color and how he became a board member.

53:12 - Alex shares his experiences as an African American man in the field.

59:13 – What is going on in Alex’s region? Much of it is involved with improving habitat and access for hunters and anglers.

1:00:35 – Closing statements.

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]]> 3828 no How Hunters are Impacted by CWD and Actions They can Take. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/how-hunters-are-impacted-by-cwd-and-actions-they-can-take/ Ashley and Aaron talk with Kip Adams about how hunting traditions can impact chronic wasting disease. Kip is the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association and very well-versed in both the science and culture of deer hunting. He lends a unique and optimistic perspective on what sportswomen and men can do to in their backyards and at a state level to slow the spread. Links: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Resource Center - A comprehensive guide from NDA (deerassociation.com) https://www.deerassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CWD-BMPs-Revised-2022.pdf Show notes: 2:54 – Introduction of Kip Adams. 3:50 - The short and sweet of the National Deer Association, “The Guardians of the Deer” who are they and what do they do? 5:18 - It’s important to serve both sides of the coin, both hunters and deer. 6:23 - Kips professional opinion regarding CWD. “The biggest thing impacting the future of deer herds right now.” 7:54 - Words of wisdom for folks who hunt and live in states who have yet to test positive. “Do everything possible to keep it out.” 9:03 - What are the most important steps we can take to stop the spread of CWD? 10:43 – NDA’s specific approach in the fight against the spread of CWD. 12:47 - If only 4% of the population purchases a hunting license, how do we activate the other 96%? 15:50 - Bringing the hunter knowledge of the landscape to other conservation issues. 17:32 - The cost of testing, staff time to collect samples, outreach, etc. is a hidden cost that we don’t talk about a lot. It costs an average of $250,000 bill when they discover CWD in a state! 19:28 - How to inform hunters tactfully as to how they might want to change their behaviors in order to stop the spread. Changing our routine is hard but we have to do it in order to stop the spread of CWD. 23:02 - Deer hunting has changed a lot over the past two hundred years. There’s room for new traditions to be made, it’s not impossible to change. 25:14 - What should we be doing regarding traditions such as feed stations, salt licks and other forms of baiting deer. 27:50 - Should we have a widespread ban on feeding and other forms of baiting deer? 30:02 - Reflecting on the concept that we should be all hands on deck in fighting to prevent the spread. Finding balance with sporting traditions and age structures when it comes to older bucks. “Older bucks are twice as likely to have CWD.” 38:56 - Targeted removals and how various hunters might process this concept depending on their background and experience regarding CWD. 41:53 - NDA’s thoughts on captive cervids and interstate travel of cervids. “We should stop all movement of live animals.” 44:37 - What are the road blocks to making this happen. 47:10 - What can average Joe/Jane do regarding CWD? 48:48 - What is the single biggest thing that NDA has done to prevent CWD? 50:58 - What’s the one thing that should have been done different and what can we learn from this. 52:17 - There are a lot of resources out there where you can learn more about CWD. Be sure to educate yourself and get engaged. Kip is a firm believer that we are going to beat this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:47:30 -0000 How Hunters are Impacted by CWD and Actions They can Take. full 88 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Ashley and Aaron talk with Kip Adams about how hunting traditions can impact chronic wasting disease. Kip is the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association and very well-versed in both the science and culture of deer hunting. He len... Ashley and Aaron talk with Kip Adams about how hunting traditions can impact chronic wasting disease. Kip is the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association and very well-versed in both the science and culture of deer hunting. He lends a unique and optimistic perspective on what sportswomen and men can do to in their backyards and at a state level to slow the spread. Links: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Resource Center - A comprehensive guide from NDA (deerassociation.com) https://www.deerassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CWD-BMPs-Revised-2022.pdf Show notes: 2:54 – Introduction of Kip Adams. 3:50 - The short and sweet of the National Deer Association, “The Guardians of the Deer” who are they and what do they do? 5:18 - It’s important to serve both sides of the coin, both hunters and deer. 6:23 - Kips professional opinion regarding CWD. “The biggest thing impacting the future of deer herds right now.” 7:54 - Words of wisdom for folks who hunt and live in states who have yet to test positive. “Do everything possible to keep it out.” 9:03 - What are the most important steps we can take to stop the spread of CWD? 10:43 – NDA’s specific approach in the fight against the spread of CWD. 12:47 - If only 4% of the population purchases a hunting license, how do we activate the other 96%? 15:50 - Bringing the hunter knowledge of the landscape to other conservation issues. 17:32 - The cost of testing, staff time to collect samples, outreach, etc. is a hidden cost that we don’t talk about a lot. It costs an average of $250,000 bill when they discover CWD in a state! 19:28 - How to inform hunters tactfully as to how they might want to change their behaviors in order to stop the spread. Changing our routine is hard but we have to do it in order to stop the spread of CWD. 23:02 - Deer hunting has changed a lot over the past two hundred years. There’s room for new traditions to be made, it’s not impossible to change. 25:14 - What should we be doing regarding traditions such as feed stations, salt licks and other forms of baiting deer. 27:50 - Should we have a widespread ban on feeding and other forms of baiting deer? 30:02 - Reflecting on the concept that we should be all hands on deck in fighting to prevent the spread. Finding balance with sporting traditions and age structures when it comes to older bucks. “Older bucks are twice as likely to have CWD.” 38:56 - Targeted removals and how various hunters might process this concept depending on their background and experience regarding CWD. 41:53 - NDA’s thoughts on captive cervids and interstate travel of cervids. “We should stop all movement of live animals.” 44:37 - What are the road blocks to making this happen. 47:10 - What can average Joe/Jane do regarding CWD? 48:48 - What is the single biggest thing that NDA has done to prevent CWD? 50:58 - What’s the one thing that should have been done different and what can we learn from this. 52:17 - There are a lot of resources out there where you can learn more about CWD. Be sure to educate yourself and get engaged. Kip is a firm believer that we are going to beat this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ashley and Aaron talk with Kip Adams about how hunting traditions can impact chronic wasting disease. Kip is the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association and very well-versed in both the science and culture of deer hunting. He lends a unique and optimistic perspective on what sportswomen and men can do to in their backyards and at a state level to slow the spread.

Links:

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Resource Center - A comprehensive guide from NDA (deerassociation.com)

https://www.deerassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CWD-BMPs-Revised-2022.pdf

Show notes:

2:54 – Introduction of Kip Adams.

3:50 - The short and sweet of the National Deer Association, “The Guardians of the Deer” who are they and what do they do?

5:18 - It’s important to serve both sides of the coin, both hunters and deer.

6:23 - Kips professional opinion regarding CWD. “The biggest thing impacting the future of deer herds right now.”

7:54 - Words of wisdom for folks who hunt and live in states who have yet to test positive. “Do everything possible to keep it out.”

9:03 - What are the most important steps we can take to stop the spread of CWD?

10:43 – NDA’s specific approach in the fight against the spread of CWD.

12:47 - If only 4% of the population purchases a hunting license, how do we activate the other 96%?

15:50 - Bringing the hunter knowledge of the landscape to other conservation issues.

17:32 - The cost of testing, staff time to collect samples, outreach, etc. is a hidden cost that we don’t talk about a lot. It costs an average of $250,000 bill when they discover CWD in a state!

19:28 - How to inform hunters tactfully as to how they might want to change their behaviors in order to stop the spread. Changing our routine is hard but we have to do it in order to stop the spread of CWD.

23:02 - Deer hunting has changed a lot over the past two hundred years. There’s room for new traditions to be made, it’s not impossible to change.

25:14 - What should we be doing regarding traditions such as feed stations, salt licks and other forms of baiting deer.

27:50 - Should we have a widespread ban on feeding and other forms of baiting deer?

30:02 - Reflecting on the concept that we should be all hands on deck in fighting to prevent the spread.

Finding balance with sporting traditions and age structures when it comes to older bucks. “Older bucks are twice as likely to have CWD.”

38:56 - Targeted removals and how various hunters might process this concept depending on their background and experience regarding CWD.

41:53 - NDA’s thoughts on captive cervids and interstate travel of cervids. “We should stop all movement of live animals.”

44:37 - What are the road blocks to making this happen.

47:10 - What can average Joe/Jane do regarding CWD?

48:48 - What is the single biggest thing that NDA has done to prevent CWD?

50:58 - What’s the one thing that should have been done different and what can we learn from this.

52:17 - There are a lot of resources out there where you can learn more about CWD. Be sure to educate yourself and get engaged. Kip is a firm believer that we are going to beat this.

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]]> 3342 no Conserving and Restoring the Best of the West with Bob Budd, director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/conserving-and-restoring-the-best-of-the-west-with-bob-budd-director-of-the-wyoming-wildlife-and-natural-resources-trust-fund/ Aaron and Bill host Bob Budd to wax on the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which utilizes a unique model to conduct habitat and restoration projects across Wyoming. These projects help restore and enhance the lands and waters that sportsmen and women from Wyoming and across the country have the privilege to enjoy. The Wyoming state legislature is currently considering adding $75 million to the fund, which will then be leveraged to create about $50 million annually to conduct this excellent work in perpetuity. For one of the least populated and most wildlife rich states in the country, this is an exceptional resource that also benefit all Americans who visit. You don’t want to miss Bob’s keen mind, exuberance, and enthusiasm for Wyoming’s incredible natural resources.  Links:  https://wwnrt.wyo.gov/home https://wyomingwildlife.org Show notes: 5:30 – Introduction of Bob Budd. 8:05 – What have these guys been up to outdoors recently? 10:27 – Bob explains his childhood and the path which led him to where he is today. 13:15 – The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund – how it got started, what it’s supposed to do, and day to day activities… 17:05 - Details behind the structure and approach to funding for the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund. 19:30 - How does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund get projects and take them to completion. 22:12 - Conservation easement funding. 23:37 - How many applications does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund receive and how many organizations do they work with? 27:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Are you following @NWFOutdoors on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? 28:23 - The history of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation. 31:00 - How has the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund helped hunters specifically? 33:30 – “They’re catching 30” rainbows in town!!” It used to be full of refrigerators. 34:56 - Bob tells a good story… “I had no idea this state was this state…” 38:12 - The possibility of being fully funded. 40:16 - One of the unique things about the trust is that they utilize the interest from this fund to continue to perpetually do these projects. Bob talks about how this works. 46:13 - Mechanically what has to happen now and what can sportsmen and sportswomen tell their representative? 47:36 - What could other states learn from Wyoming? 50:51 - Wyoming does wildlife conservation and habitat restoration in a special way. Bob highlights some of their achievements. 52:47 - Camo at the Capital!! Great event and opportunity. Look it up and participate. 54:22 - Closing statement from Bob Budd – his has a book coming out! “There’s great stuff going on everywhere.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:46:26 -0000 Conserving and Restoring the Best of the West with Bob Budd, director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund full 87 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill host Bob Budd to wax on the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which utilizes a unique model to conduct habitat and restoration projects across Wyoming. These projects help restore and enhance the lands and waters that ... Aaron and Bill host Bob Budd to wax on the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which utilizes a unique model to conduct habitat and restoration projects across Wyoming. These projects help restore and enhance the lands and waters that sportsmen and women from Wyoming and across the country have the privilege to enjoy. The Wyoming state legislature is currently considering adding $75 million to the fund, which will then be leveraged to create about $50 million annually to conduct this excellent work in perpetuity. For one of the least populated and most wildlife rich states in the country, this is an exceptional resource that also benefit all Americans who visit. You don’t want to miss Bob’s keen mind, exuberance, and enthusiasm for Wyoming’s incredible natural resources.  Links:  https://wwnrt.wyo.gov/home https://wyomingwildlife.org Show notes: 5:30 – Introduction of Bob Budd. 8:05 – What have these guys been up to outdoors recently? 10:27 – Bob explains his childhood and the path which led him to where he is today. 13:15 – The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund – how it got started, what it’s supposed to do, and day to day activities… 17:05 - Details behind the structure and approach to funding for the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund. 19:30 - How does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund get projects and take them to completion. 22:12 - Conservation easement funding. 23:37 - How many applications does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund receive and how many organizations do they work with? 27:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Are you following @NWFOutdoors on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? 28:23 - The history of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation. 31:00 - How has the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund helped hunters specifically? 33:30 – “They’re catching 30” rainbows in town!!” It used to be full of refrigerators. 34:56 - Bob tells a good story… “I had no idea this state was this state…” 38:12 - The possibility of being fully funded. 40:16 - One of the unique things about the trust is that they utilize the interest from this fund to continue to perpetually do these projects. Bob talks about how this works. 46:13 - Mechanically what has to happen now and what can sportsmen and sportswomen tell their representative? 47:36 - What could other states learn from Wyoming? 50:51 - Wyoming does wildlife conservation and habitat restoration in a special way. Bob highlights some of their achievements. 52:47 - Camo at the Capital!! Great event and opportunity. Look it up and participate. 54:22 - Closing statement from Bob Budd – his has a book coming out! “There’s great stuff going on everywhere.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill host Bob Budd to wax on the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which utilizes a unique model to conduct habitat and restoration projects across Wyoming. These projects help restore and enhance the lands and waters that sportsmen and women from Wyoming and across the country have the privilege to enjoy. The Wyoming state legislature is currently considering adding $75 million to the fund, which will then be leveraged to create about $50 million annually to conduct this excellent work in perpetuity. For one of the least populated and most wildlife rich states in the country, this is an exceptional resource that also benefit all Americans who visit. You don’t want to miss Bob’s keen mind, exuberance, and enthusiasm for Wyoming’s incredible natural resources. 

Links: 

https://wwnrt.wyo.gov/home

https://wyomingwildlife.org

Show notes:

5:30 – Introduction of Bob Budd.

8:05 – What have these guys been up to outdoors recently?

10:27 – Bob explains his childhood and the path which led him to where he is today.

13:15 – The Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund – how it got started, what it’s supposed to do, and day to day activities…

17:05 - Details behind the structure and approach to funding for the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

19:30 - How does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund get projects and take them to completion.

22:12 - Conservation easement funding.

23:37 - How many applications does the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund receive and how many organizations do they work with?

27:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Are you following @NWFOutdoors on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube?

28:23 - The history of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation.

31:00 - How has the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Trust Fund helped hunters specifically?

33:30 – “They’re catching 30” rainbows in town!!” It used to be full of refrigerators.

34:56 - Bob tells a good story… “I had no idea this state was this state…”

38:12 - The possibility of being fully funded.

40:16 - One of the unique things about the trust is that they utilize the interest from this fund to continue to perpetually do these projects. Bob talks about how this works.

46:13 - Mechanically what has to happen now and what can sportsmen and sportswomen tell their representative?

47:36 - What could other states learn from Wyoming?

50:51 - Wyoming does wildlife conservation and habitat restoration in a special way. Bob highlights some of their achievements.

52:47 - Camo at the Capital!! Great event and opportunity. Look it up and participate.

54:22 - Closing statement from Bob Budd – his has a book coming out! “There’s great stuff going on everywhere.”

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]]> 3529 no Captive Cervids and their Contribution to CWD https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/captive-cervids-and-their-contribution-to-cwd/ Ashley and Aaron sit down with Dr. Colin Gillin to talk about the captive cervid industry and how it’s stymied efforts to control CWD. Colin is the State Wildlife Veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and takes us on a deep dive into how cervid farms work and how they need to change in order for us to make headway in the fight. Recommended link: https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf Show notes: 2:55 - Introduction of Dr. Colin Gillin, a state wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He has been active in national efforts to monitor and stop the spread of CWD for decades. 3:57 - Explanation of wild animals versus captive cervids. 5:20 – How did we go from having wild animals in their natural environment to having wild animals in captivity? 7:10 - Deer farming predates the North American model of conservation. 8:50 – What are the rules to hold captive cervids? 12:31 – Does it differ from state to state who is in charge of making and enforcing rules for captive cervids? 14:51 - Discussing the different products that come out of captive cervid farms and how that can be problematic for the spread of CWD. 19:53 – Fence talk. What about the risk of animals escaping the farms and spreading CWD? 24:12 -   A closer look at the operations and facilities within captive cervid farming. It’s estimated that they bring in $8 billion nationally! 28:39 - How many farms are in the USA? There are about 10,000 deer farms in the USA! 31:40 - Federal rules for interstate movement of cervids and a discussion of animals being moved around illegally.  36:44 – Clearing up a few acronyms for the audience. 37:25 - “The rules setup for the herd certification program is geared solely for the interstate transport.” 43:09 - What happens when a facility tests positive for CWD? 48:56 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Artemis.nwf.org 50:34 - What do you say to someone who thinks captive cervid farming is out of place? 55:48 - The North American model, “You cannot take wildlife and use it for market purposes.” Considering the various parts of the model. 59:11 - It would seem like the captive service industry as a whole costs a lot to our wildlife resource and doesn’t give anything to it. 1:01:29 - Brief overview of AFWA best management practices. 1:08:54 - What is one thing that could have been done differently 50 years ago? What can do done now? 1:14:34 -  Closing statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:41:40 -0000 Captive Cervids and their Contribution to CWD full 86 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Ashley and Aaron sit down with Dr. Colin Gillin to talk about the captive cervid industry and how it’s stymied efforts to control CWD. Colin is the State Wildlife Veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and takes us on a deep dive... Ashley and Aaron sit down with Dr. Colin Gillin to talk about the captive cervid industry and how it’s stymied efforts to control CWD. Colin is the State Wildlife Veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and takes us on a deep dive into how cervid farms work and how they need to change in order for us to make headway in the fight. Recommended link: https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf Show notes: 2:55 - Introduction of Dr. Colin Gillin, a state wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He has been active in national efforts to monitor and stop the spread of CWD for decades. 3:57 - Explanation of wild animals versus captive cervids. 5:20 – How did we go from having wild animals in their natural environment to having wild animals in captivity? 7:10 - Deer farming predates the North American model of conservation. 8:50 – What are the rules to hold captive cervids? 12:31 – Does it differ from state to state who is in charge of making and enforcing rules for captive cervids? 14:51 - Discussing the different products that come out of captive cervid farms and how that can be problematic for the spread of CWD. 19:53 – Fence talk. What about the risk of animals escaping the farms and spreading CWD? 24:12 -   A closer look at the operations and facilities within captive cervid farming. It’s estimated that they bring in $8 billion nationally! 28:39 - How many farms are in the USA? There are about 10,000 deer farms in the USA! 31:40 - Federal rules for interstate movement of cervids and a discussion of animals being moved around illegally.  36:44 – Clearing up a few acronyms for the audience. 37:25 - “The rules setup for the herd certification program is geared solely for the interstate transport.” 43:09 - What happens when a facility tests positive for CWD? 48:56 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Artemis.nwf.org 50:34 - What do you say to someone who thinks captive cervid farming is out of place? 55:48 - The North American model, “You cannot take wildlife and use it for market purposes.” Considering the various parts of the model. 59:11 - It would seem like the captive service industry as a whole costs a lot to our wildlife resource and doesn’t give anything to it. 1:01:29 - Brief overview of AFWA best management practices. 1:08:54 - What is one thing that could have been done differently 50 years ago? What can do done now? 1:14:34 -  Closing statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ashley and Aaron sit down with Dr. Colin Gillin to talk about the captive cervid industry and how it’s stymied efforts to control CWD. Colin is the State Wildlife Veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and takes us on a deep dive into how cervid farms work and how they need to change in order for us to make headway in the fight.

Recommended link:

https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/5215/3729/1805/AFWA_CWD_BMPS_12_September_2018_FINAL.pdf

Show notes:

2:55 - Introduction of Dr. Colin Gillin, a state wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He has been active in national efforts to monitor and stop the spread of CWD for decades.

3:57 - Explanation of wild animals versus captive cervids.

5:20 – How did we go from having wild animals in their natural environment to having wild animals in captivity?

7:10 - Deer farming predates the North American model of conservation.

8:50 – What are the rules to hold captive cervids?

12:31 – Does it differ from state to state who is in charge of making and enforcing rules for captive cervids?

14:51 - Discussing the different products that come out of captive cervid farms and how that can be problematic for the spread of CWD.

19:53 – Fence talk. What about the risk of animals escaping the farms and spreading CWD?

24:12 -   A closer look at the operations and facilities within captive cervid farming. It’s estimated that they bring in $8 billion nationally!

28:39 - How many farms are in the USA? There are about 10,000 deer farms in the USA!

31:40 - Federal rules for interstate movement of cervids and a discussion of animals being moved around illegally. 

36:44 – Clearing up a few acronyms for the audience.

37:25 - “The rules setup for the herd certification program is geared solely for the interstate transport.”

43:09 - What happens when a facility tests positive for CWD?

48:56 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Artemis.nwf.org

50:34 - What do you say to someone who thinks captive cervid farming is out of place?

55:48 - The North American model, “You cannot take wildlife and use it for market purposes.” Considering the various parts of the model.

59:11 - It would seem like the captive service industry as a whole costs a lot to our wildlife resource and doesn’t give anything to it.

1:01:29 - Brief overview of AFWA best management practices.

1:08:54 - What is one thing that could have been done differently 50 years ago? What can do done now?

1:14:34 -  Closing statement.

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]]> 4601 no Bill and Aaron BS’n, where is Ronquest? https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/bill-and-aaron-bs-n-where-is-ronquest/ Bill and Aaron wax poetic on a few subjects after a few failures to get the famous Jim Ronquest connected (we’ll get him back soon). We talk end of duck season, getting outside, preview the Ronquest episode, and point to some current events in conservation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:24:41 -0000 Bill and Aaron BS’n, where is Ronquest? full 85 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Bill and Aaron wax poetic on a few subjects after a few failures to get the famous Jim Ronquest connected (we’ll get him back soon). We talk end of duck season, getting outside, preview the Ronquest episode, and point to some current events in conser... Bill and Aaron wax poetic on a few subjects after a few failures to get the famous Jim Ronquest connected (we’ll get him back soon). We talk end of duck season, getting outside, preview the Ronquest episode, and point to some current events in conservation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bill and Aaron wax poetic on a few subjects after a few failures to get the famous Jim Ronquest connected (we’ll get him back soon). We talk end of duck season, getting outside, preview the Ronquest episode, and point to some current events in conservation. 

 

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]]> 1869 no Commencing the CWD Chronicles: An overview of the disease & the Issues we’ll cover for this series. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/understanding-cwd-with-matt-dunfee/ Matt Dunfee is a career CWD expert and in this episode he walks us through everything from the discovery of the disease to how its affecting deer populations today. Along with a deep dive into the biology of CWD, we talk about the responsibility that hunters have and the fears they face around CWD. Join us for this incredible primer on what’s happening out there and what needs to be done about it.   Links: Modeled Impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease on White-Tailed Deer in a Semi-Arid Environment Chronic Wasting Disease Drives Population Decline of White-Tailed Deer Endemic chronic wasting disease causes mule deer population decline in Wyoming Socially Amplified Risk: Attitude and Behavior Change in Response to CWD in Wisconsin Deer Reduction of Chronic Wasting Disease Prion Seeding Activity Digestion by Mountain Lions mountain lion paper USGS Maps https://wildlifemanagement.institute/ https://cwd-info.org/ Show notes: 3:30 – Who is Matt Dunfee? 4:45 – What is CWD? 9:56 – CWD is always fatal. What’s is caused by? 11:37 - Discussing the incubation of CWD. What does the incubation period represent? 13:40 - Animals infected with CWD do not display symptoms immediately. How does this affect management? 16:00 - Infected versus uninfected. What are the best terms to use? 16:37 - Deer infected with CWD die at a higher rate than uninfected animals from all causes. 17:35 - What does it take to destroy a CWD prion? 19:55 - Discussing a study regarding CWD prions being denatured in the digestive track of mountain lions. 22:25 - Trying to manage this disease in free ranging cervids on the landscape. 26:34 - CWD origin story. Where did it begin? How did it start spreading? Is it endemic in cervids? 33:48 - GIS mapping of CWD coming soon! Until then check the link above for CWD mapping from USGS. 37:11 - Discovering CWD in new locations… “The first time you find it is not the first time it was ever there.” 40:00 - The latest in CWD testing, prevalence and population level impacts. 47:25 - CWD and the potential of jumping species… including the potential of it jumping to humans. 59:52 - Unpacking why it seems to be more prevalent in bucks and bulls. 1:03:47 - Population declines in whitetail and mule deer in areas with very high prevalence of CWD. 1:08:36 - “CWD Fatigue” 1:12:47 - What are the various factors that prevent the spread and promote good management? 1:20:22 - We need to be clear on effective management of CWD (reducing prevalence and stopping spread) and the importance of the state fish and wildlife agencies. 1:27:15 - Closing statements from Matt Dunfee, Ashley Chance and Aaron Kindle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:07:07 -0000 Commencing the CWD Chronicles: An overview of the disease & the Issues we’ll cover for this series. full 84 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Matt Dunfee is a career CWD expert and in this episode he walks us through everything from the discovery of the disease to how its affecting deer populations today. Along with a deep dive into the biology of CWD, we talk about the responsibility that... Matt Dunfee is a career CWD expert and in this episode he walks us through everything from the discovery of the disease to how its affecting deer populations today. Along with a deep dive into the biology of CWD, we talk about the responsibility that hunters have and the fears they face around CWD. Join us for this incredible primer on what’s happening out there and what needs to be done about it.   Links: Modeled Impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease on White-Tailed Deer in a Semi-Arid Environment Chronic Wasting Disease Drives Population Decline of White-Tailed Deer Endemic chronic wasting disease causes mule deer population decline in Wyoming Socially Amplified Risk: Attitude and Behavior Change in Response to CWD in Wisconsin Deer Reduction of Chronic Wasting Disease Prion Seeding Activity Digestion by Mountain Lions mountain lion paper USGS Maps https://wildlifemanagement.institute/ https://cwd-info.org/ Show notes: 3:30 – Who is Matt Dunfee? 4:45 – What is CWD? 9:56 – CWD is always fatal. What’s is caused by? 11:37 - Discussing the incubation of CWD. What does the incubation period represent? 13:40 - Animals infected with CWD do not display symptoms immediately. How does this affect management? 16:00 - Infected versus uninfected. What are the best terms to use? 16:37 - Deer infected with CWD die at a higher rate than uninfected animals from all causes. 17:35 - What does it take to destroy a CWD prion? 19:55 - Discussing a study regarding CWD prions being denatured in the digestive track of mountain lions. 22:25 - Trying to manage this disease in free ranging cervids on the landscape. 26:34 - CWD origin story. Where did it begin? How did it start spreading? Is it endemic in cervids? 33:48 - GIS mapping of CWD coming soon! Until then check the link above for CWD mapping from USGS. 37:11 - Discovering CWD in new locations… “The first time you find it is not the first time it was ever there.” 40:00 - The latest in CWD testing, prevalence and population level impacts. 47:25 - CWD and the potential of jumping species… including the potential of it jumping to humans. 59:52 - Unpacking why it seems to be more prevalent in bucks and bulls. 1:03:47 - Population declines in whitetail and mule deer in areas with very high prevalence of CWD. 1:08:36 - “CWD Fatigue” 1:12:47 - What are the various factors that prevent the spread and promote good management? 1:20:22 - We need to be clear on effective management of CWD (reducing prevalence and stopping spread) and the importance of the state fish and wildlife agencies. 1:27:15 - Closing statements from Matt Dunfee, Ashley Chance and Aaron Kindle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Dunfee is a career CWD expert and in this episode he walks us through everything from the discovery of the disease to how its affecting deer populations today. Along with a deep dive into the biology of CWD, we talk about the responsibility that hunters have and the fears they face around CWD. Join us for this incredible primer on what’s happening out there and what needs to be done about it.  

Links: Modeled Impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease on White-Tailed Deer in a Semi-Arid Environment

Chronic Wasting Disease Drives Population Decline of White-Tailed Deer

Endemic chronic wasting disease causes mule deer population decline in Wyoming

Socially Amplified Risk: Attitude and Behavior Change in Response to CWD in Wisconsin Deer

Reduction of Chronic Wasting Disease Prion Seeding Activity

Digestion by Mountain Lions

mountain lion paper

USGS Maps

https://wildlifemanagement.institute/

https://cwd-info.org/

Show notes:

3:30 – Who is Matt Dunfee?

4:45 – What is CWD?

9:56 – CWD is always fatal. What’s is caused by?

11:37 - Discussing the incubation of CWD. What does the incubation period represent?

13:40 - Animals infected with CWD do not display symptoms immediately. How does this affect management?

16:00 - Infected versus uninfected. What are the best terms to use?

16:37 - Deer infected with CWD die at a higher rate than uninfected animals from all causes.

17:35 - What does it take to destroy a CWD prion?

19:55 - Discussing a study regarding CWD prions being denatured in the digestive track of mountain lions.

22:25 - Trying to manage this disease in free ranging cervids on the landscape.

26:34 - CWD origin story. Where did it begin? How did it start spreading? Is it endemic in cervids?

33:48 - GIS mapping of CWD coming soon! Until then check the link above for CWD mapping from USGS.

37:11 - Discovering CWD in new locations… “The first time you find it is not the first time it was ever there.”

40:00 - The latest in CWD testing, prevalence and population level impacts.

47:25 - CWD and the potential of jumping species… including the potential of it jumping to humans.

59:52 - Unpacking why it seems to be more prevalent in bucks and bulls.

1:03:47 - Population declines in whitetail and mule deer in areas with very high prevalence of CWD.

1:08:36 - “CWD Fatigue”

1:12:47 - What are the various factors that prevent the spread and promote good management?

1:20:22 - We need to be clear on effective management of CWD (reducing prevalence and stopping spread) and the importance of the state fish and wildlife agencies.

1:27:15 - Closing statements from Matt Dunfee, Ashley Chance and Aaron Kindle.

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]]> 5570 no CWD Chronicles Teaser https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/cwd-chronicles-teaser/ Welcome to the Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles, brought to you by NWF Outdoors and Artemis. Chronic Wasting Disease is an always fatal and definitely complex neurological disease afflicting cervids across North America and beyond. More than 50 years after its discovery, the impacts of this disease are ramping up quickly while hunters are having to make tough decisions about how they hunt and feed their families. What does this mean for the future of big game hunting? What can be done to stop the spread and conserve our hunting traditions? The Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles explores these issues with leading experts from around the country and looks hopefully to a future full of healthy wild cervid populations.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:13:23 -0000 CWD Chronicles Teaser full 83 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Welcome to the Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles, brought to you by NWF Outdoors and Artemis. Chronic Wasting Disease is an always fatal and definitely complex neurological disease afflicting cervids across North America and beyond. More than 50 yea... Welcome to the Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles, brought to you by NWF Outdoors and Artemis. Chronic Wasting Disease is an always fatal and definitely complex neurological disease afflicting cervids across North America and beyond. More than 50 years after its discovery, the impacts of this disease are ramping up quickly while hunters are having to make tough decisions about how they hunt and feed their families. What does this mean for the future of big game hunting? What can be done to stop the spread and conserve our hunting traditions? The Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles explores these issues with leading experts from around the country and looks hopefully to a future full of healthy wild cervid populations.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles, brought to you by NWF Outdoors and Artemis.

Chronic Wasting Disease is an always fatal and definitely complex neurological disease afflicting cervids across North America and beyond. More than 50 years after its discovery, the impacts of this disease are ramping up quickly while hunters are having to make tough decisions about how they hunt and feed their families.

What does this mean for the future of big game hunting?

What can be done to stop the spread and conserve our hunting traditions?

The Chronic Wasting Disease Chronicles explores these issues with leading experts from around the country and looks hopefully to a future full of healthy wild cervid populations.

 

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]]> 705 no Back to the Earth with Ron Rohrbaugh https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/back-to-the-earth-with-ron-rohrbaugh/ Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned archery author and traditional bow craftsman, Ron Rohrbaugh. We discuss conservation, archery, getting young people outdoors and his two recent books, A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path and Echo: Living Wild with the Orions. Ron also reads an excerpt from Echo, discusses the visceral and intimate act of hunting at very close range, and tells some great hunting stories.  https://yourlifecyclegear.comLifeCycle Gear https://www.amazon.com/Ron-Rohrbaugh-Jr./e/B01KI3U7NI?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000 https://www.facebook.com/RonRohrbaughAuthor   https://www.instagram.com/lifecyclegear/ Show notes: :05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and intro to the episode. 5:33 - What Ron has been up to outside lately. Have you heard of “Black Powder Season”? 10:00 - Ron discusses this statement: “Without hunters, there would be no wild places.” 12:45 - How Ron got into conservation and writing. 15:00 - Thoughts on mentorship and how to find one if you don’t have one yet! Also, the importance of getting parents and guardians hooked as well. 18:40 - Ron sets the stage for his book, the characters, and the inspiration. 22:10 - Ron reads an excerpt from his book. The character, Echo, comes upon the scene of a group of coyotes who have taken down a deer. Echo needs food… 26:19 – Ron reflects on how his real life experiences inspire and inform his writing. 28:41 - Ron discusses that moment when the animal dies and you start harvesting. 29:54 - The traditional bow hunter’s path. Ron discusses his process in going deep into the world of archery. What’s going through Ron’s head when he is crafting his hand made bows. Life Cycle Gear 36:38 - Does the wood working skills required in bow making benefit hunting as a whole? 38:36 - Who is the audience of his book? Bow hunters? Conservationists? New people? 41:16 - Ron discusses is career with birds, forest management and what birding has taught him about hunting. 44:00 – Quick message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 45:11 - The ivory billed woodpecker and Ron’s involvement in Cornell University’s search. 49:03 - Ron’s advice on parenting, mentoring and guiding kids when it comes to the outdoors. 52:04 - What’s the first thing kids outta know when they are considering hunting? 55:19 - Ron shares two of his favorite whitetail stories. 1:02:51 - Ron shares his closing thoughts. Be sure to check the links above to see Ron’s books!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:04:48 -0000 Back to the Earth with Ron Rohrbaugh full 82 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned archery author and traditional bow craftsman, Ron Rohrbaugh. We discuss conservation, archery, getting young people outdoors and his two recent books, A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path and Echo: Living Wild with the... Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned archery author and traditional bow craftsman, Ron Rohrbaugh. We discuss conservation, archery, getting young people outdoors and his two recent books, A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path and Echo: Living Wild with the Orions. Ron also reads an excerpt from Echo, discusses the visceral and intimate act of hunting at very close range, and tells some great hunting stories.  https://yourlifecyclegear.comLifeCycle Gear https://www.amazon.com/Ron-Rohrbaugh-Jr./e/B01KI3U7NI?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000 https://www.facebook.com/RonRohrbaughAuthor   https://www.instagram.com/lifecyclegear/ Show notes: :05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and intro to the episode. 5:33 - What Ron has been up to outside lately. Have you heard of “Black Powder Season”? 10:00 - Ron discusses this statement: “Without hunters, there would be no wild places.” 12:45 - How Ron got into conservation and writing. 15:00 - Thoughts on mentorship and how to find one if you don’t have one yet! Also, the importance of getting parents and guardians hooked as well. 18:40 - Ron sets the stage for his book, the characters, and the inspiration. 22:10 - Ron reads an excerpt from his book. The character, Echo, comes upon the scene of a group of coyotes who have taken down a deer. Echo needs food… 26:19 – Ron reflects on how his real life experiences inspire and inform his writing. 28:41 - Ron discusses that moment when the animal dies and you start harvesting. 29:54 - The traditional bow hunter’s path. Ron discusses his process in going deep into the world of archery. What’s going through Ron’s head when he is crafting his hand made bows. Life Cycle Gear 36:38 - Does the wood working skills required in bow making benefit hunting as a whole? 38:36 - Who is the audience of his book? Bow hunters? Conservationists? New people? 41:16 - Ron discusses is career with birds, forest management and what birding has taught him about hunting. 44:00 – Quick message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 45:11 - The ivory billed woodpecker and Ron’s involvement in Cornell University’s search. 49:03 - Ron’s advice on parenting, mentoring and guiding kids when it comes to the outdoors. 52:04 - What’s the first thing kids outta know when they are considering hunting? 55:19 - Ron shares two of his favorite whitetail stories. 1:02:51 - Ron shares his closing thoughts. Be sure to check the links above to see Ron’s books!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned archery author and traditional bow craftsman, Ron Rohrbaugh. We discuss conservation, archery, getting young people outdoors and his two recent books, A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path and Echo: Living Wild with the Orions. Ron also reads an excerpt from Echo, discusses the visceral and intimate act of hunting at very close range, and tells some great hunting stories. 

https://yourlifecyclegear.comLifeCycle Gear

https://www.amazon.com/Ron-Rohrbaugh-Jr./e/B01KI3U7NI?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000

https://www.facebook.com/RonRohrbaughAuthor

 

https://www.instagram.com/lifecyclegear/

Show notes:

:05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and intro to the episode.

5:33 - What Ron has been up to outside lately. Have you heard of “Black Powder Season”?

10:00 - Ron discusses this statement: “Without hunters, there would be no wild places.”

12:45 - How Ron got into conservation and writing.

15:00 - Thoughts on mentorship and how to find one if you don’t have one yet! Also, the importance of getting parents and guardians hooked as well.

18:40 - Ron sets the stage for his book, the characters, and the inspiration.

22:10 - Ron reads an excerpt from his book. The character, Echo, comes upon the scene of a group of coyotes who have taken down a deer. Echo needs food…

26:19 – Ron reflects on how his real life experiences inspire and inform his writing.

28:41 - Ron discusses that moment when the animal dies and you start harvesting.

29:54 - The traditional bow hunter’s path. Ron discusses his process in going deep into the world of archery.

What’s going through Ron’s head when he is crafting his hand made bows. Life Cycle Gear

36:38 - Does the wood working skills required in bow making benefit hunting as a whole?

38:36 - Who is the audience of his book? Bow hunters? Conservationists? New people?

41:16 - Ron discusses is career with birds, forest management and what birding has taught him about hunting.

44:00 – Quick message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

45:11 - The ivory billed woodpecker and Ron’s involvement in Cornell University’s search.

49:03 - Ron’s advice on parenting, mentoring and guiding kids when it comes to the outdoors.

52:04 - What’s the first thing kids outta know when they are considering hunting?

55:19 - Ron shares two of his favorite whitetail stories.

1:02:51 - Ron shares his closing thoughts. Be sure to check the links above to see Ron’s books!

 

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]]> 4149 no Goin’ like the Devil with Warren Coco, Owner and Founder of Go-Devil Manufacturing and Renowned Delta Conservationist https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/going-like-the-devil-with-warren-coco-owner-and-founder-of-go-devil-manufacturing-and-delta-conservationist/ Aaron and Bill have a chat with renowned entrepreneur, duckman, and conservationist, Warren Coco. "Coco’s" inventing the GO-DEVIL Longtail motor in the 1970s changed duck hunting forever, but he didn’t stop there and continued innovating longtails, surface drives, and boat designs. In the 80s he collaborated with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty on what many duck hunters believe to still be the best waterfowl hunting video ever produced, The Duckmen of Louisiana. In the 90s he turned his energy, time and resources to conservation, and that focus continues to this day. Not only does he contribute his voice and money to conservation causes, he spends most of his days off on an excavator restoring coastal marsh in southwest Louisiana. We discuss Coco's sporting life, his adventures, and his dedication to conservation.  Links: Vanishing Paradise film of Delta restoration featuring Coco https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw The Go-Devil Company page  https://www.godevil.com/the-company-about-us/ Coco's personal take on the conservation and restoration issue in the Delta https://youtu.be/j_bmTxJKph0 The Duckmen of Louisiana with Warren Coco and Phil Robertson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQaq5H8MSDw Warren Coco bio with his contributions to wetlands restoration  https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/go-devil-founder-works-plays-and-invests-in-wetlands Show Notes: :05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and Intro to the episode 6:10 - What "Coco" has been up to lately 9:05 – “We can’t kill enough ducks to make gravy” 11:30 – the ducks haven’t gotten to Southern LA yet 13:15 – All the ducks came in 83’ and 89’ 15:02 – How Coco’s Company Go Devil got started 18:00 – business grows like crazy and the duck limit goes from 3 to 5 19:25 – “we cut a big hog the first year of sales” 21:20 – how the Go Devil motors work and what makes them special in the marsh 22:30 – B.O.A.T – “Break Out Another Thousand” 25:15 – the origin of the “Go-Devil” name 26:55 – the backstory of Coco’s participation the famous video, “The Duckmen of Louisiana” with Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” 30:10 –making the Duckmen of Louisiana over 13 days and two hunting seasons 34:30 - how the invasive species salvinia ruined the Muarepas Swamps for duck hunting and how it outcompetes and kill “duck wheat” 38:40 – more changes in the duck swamps and the need for restoration 43:55 – marsh loss through Coco’s eyes 46:00 – floating islands 48:45 – an old fishing hole that is now 600 yards out in the gulf 52:28 – when the Midwest lost its top soil, a lot of it came down the river 59:52 – these guys are fishing oysters where their grandfathers trapped 1:02:10 – restoring Hackberry 1:06:00 – the difficulties of restoration and management 1:10:30 – supporting DU and Vanishing Paradise 1:14:25 – delta conservation is a nationwide issue     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:26:48 -0000 Goin’ like the Devil with Warren Coco, Owner and Founder of Go-Devil Manufacturing and Renowned Delta Conservationist full 81 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill have a chat with renowned entrepreneur, duckman, and conservationist, Warren Coco. "Coco’s" inventing the GO-DEVIL Longtail motor in the 1970s changed duck hunting forever, but he didn’t stop there and continued innovating longtails, s... Aaron and Bill have a chat with renowned entrepreneur, duckman, and conservationist, Warren Coco. "Coco’s" inventing the GO-DEVIL Longtail motor in the 1970s changed duck hunting forever, but he didn’t stop there and continued innovating longtails, surface drives, and boat designs. In the 80s he collaborated with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty on what many duck hunters believe to still be the best waterfowl hunting video ever produced, The Duckmen of Louisiana. In the 90s he turned his energy, time and resources to conservation, and that focus continues to this day. Not only does he contribute his voice and money to conservation causes, he spends most of his days off on an excavator restoring coastal marsh in southwest Louisiana. We discuss Coco's sporting life, his adventures, and his dedication to conservation.  Links: Vanishing Paradise film of Delta restoration featuring Coco https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw The Go-Devil Company page  https://www.godevil.com/the-company-about-us/ Coco's personal take on the conservation and restoration issue in the Delta https://youtu.be/j_bmTxJKph0 The Duckmen of Louisiana with Warren Coco and Phil Robertson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQaq5H8MSDw Warren Coco bio with his contributions to wetlands restoration  https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/go-devil-founder-works-plays-and-invests-in-wetlands Show Notes: :05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and Intro to the episode 6:10 - What "Coco" has been up to lately 9:05 – “We can’t kill enough ducks to make gravy” 11:30 – the ducks haven’t gotten to Southern LA yet 13:15 – All the ducks came in 83’ and 89’ 15:02 – How Coco’s Company Go Devil got started 18:00 – business grows like crazy and the duck limit goes from 3 to 5 19:25 – “we cut a big hog the first year of sales” 21:20 – how the Go Devil motors work and what makes them special in the marsh 22:30 – B.O.A.T – “Break Out Another Thousand” 25:15 – the origin of the “Go-Devil” name 26:55 – the backstory of Coco’s participation the famous video, “The Duckmen of Louisiana” with Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” 30:10 –making the Duckmen of Louisiana over 13 days and two hunting seasons 34:30 - how the invasive species salvinia ruined the Muarepas Swamps for duck hunting and how it outcompetes and kill “duck wheat” 38:40 – more changes in the duck swamps and the need for restoration 43:55 – marsh loss through Coco’s eyes 46:00 – floating islands 48:45 – an old fishing hole that is now 600 yards out in the gulf 52:28 – when the Midwest lost its top soil, a lot of it came down the river 59:52 – these guys are fishing oysters where their grandfathers trapped 1:02:10 – restoring Hackberry 1:06:00 – the difficulties of restoration and management 1:10:30 – supporting DU and Vanishing Paradise 1:14:25 – delta conservation is a nationwide issue     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill have a chat with renowned entrepreneur, duckman, and conservationist, Warren Coco. "Coco’s" inventing the GO-DEVIL Longtail motor in the 1970s changed duck hunting forever, but he didn’t stop there and continued innovating longtails, surface drives, and boat designs. In the 80s he collaborated with Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty on what many duck hunters believe to still be the best waterfowl hunting video ever produced, The Duckmen of Louisiana. In the 90s he turned his energy, time and resources to conservation, and that focus continues to this day. Not only does he contribute his voice and money to conservation causes, he spends most of his days off on an excavator restoring coastal marsh in southwest Louisiana. We discuss Coco's sporting life, his adventures, and his dedication to conservation. 

Links:

Vanishing Paradise film of Delta restoration featuring Coco

https://youtu.be/pS7bwj9pwlw

The Go-Devil Company page 

https://www.godevil.com/the-company-about-us/

Coco's personal take on the conservation and restoration issue in the Delta

https://youtu.be/j_bmTxJKph0

The Duckmen of Louisiana with Warren Coco and Phil Robertson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQaq5H8MSDw

Warren Coco bio with his contributions to wetlands restoration 

https://www.ducks.org/get-involved/go-devil-founder-works-plays-and-invests-in-wetlands

Show Notes:

:05 – Bill and Aaron provide overview and Intro to the episode

6:10 - What "Coco" has been up to lately

9:05 – “We can’t kill enough ducks to make gravy”

11:30 – the ducks haven’t gotten to Southern LA yet

13:15 – All the ducks came in 83’ and 89’

15:02 – How Coco’s Company Go Devil got started

18:00 – business grows like crazy and the duck limit goes from 3 to 5

19:25 – “we cut a big hog the first year of sales”

21:20 – how the Go Devil motors work and what makes them special in the marsh

22:30 – B.O.A.T – “Break Out Another Thousand”

25:15 – the origin of the “Go-Devil” name

26:55 – the backstory of Coco’s participation the famous video, “The Duckmen of Louisiana” with Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty”

30:10 –making the Duckmen of Louisiana over 13 days and two hunting seasons

34:30 - how the invasive species salvinia ruined the Muarepas Swamps for duck hunting and how it outcompetes and kill “duck wheat”

38:40 – more changes in the duck swamps and the need for restoration

43:55 – marsh loss through Coco’s eyes

46:00 – floating islands

48:45 – an old fishing hole that is now 600 yards out in the gulf

52:28 – when the Midwest lost its top soil, a lot of it came down the river

59:52 – these guys are fishing oysters where their grandfathers trapped

1:02:10 – restoring Hackberry

1:06:00 – the difficulties of restoration and management

1:10:30 – supporting DU and Vanishing Paradise

1:14:25 – delta conservation is a nationwide issue

 

 

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]]> 4672 no Covering the Outdoors with Lisa Ballard https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/lisa-ballard/ Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned outdoor media personality, Lisa Ballard. Lisa is a professional skier, hunter, angler, outdoor writer, Emmy-winning TV producer, and two-time Ruger North American sporting clays champion who has traveled the world skiing, hunting, fishing, and covering the outdoors. We cover her career, the unique opportunities and challenges she has faced as a woman, how her media work led her to conservation, RAWA, and climate issue she’s experienced at home and while traveling. https://www.lisaballardoutdoors.com/densmoredesigns.html  http://nwf.org/Outdoors/Blog/06-30-2021-Recovering-Americas-Wildlife https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act Show notes: 1:00 – Aaron and Bill discuss their recent journey together in Tennessee through the area where the tornado recently destroyed large areas of the state. 3:10 – Intro and background on Lisa Ballard. 4:25 – What Lisa has been doing outside recently. 8:10 -- How Lisa got into the outdoor media world! From professionally skiing to PBS! 10:00 -- Story about making a film about teaching a bird dog how to hunt. 14:30 -- That first moment Lisa knew she was going to be paid to work outside… the real reward is bringing the outdoors to other people. 19:18 -- How does one become a Lisa Ballard in these days? How does one become an outdoor media professional in 2021? Speak well. Record well. Write well. Know your outdoor skills! 12:41 -- The path to competitive shooting. 25:03 – Mentorship. 26:09 -- Advice for men listening who are planning on taking a woman out hunting (for the first time). Make sure it’s warm and dry… bring snacks… be mindful of time. This advice goes for both men and women! 28:57 --  Rifle and shotgun advice for women. 31:20 -- Artemis Sportswomen shout out & short message for their podcast. 33:06 -- Lisa’s evolution in the outdoor world as a woman. How have things changed? “When you are hunting, you really are part of your natural surroundings and women really connect to that emotionally” 37:26 -- The journey to conservation and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. 41:16 – Climate Change and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. 44:31 -- In Montana, where Lisa is from, what would Recovering America’s Wildlife Act look like. Extreme drought, extreme wildlife, extreme fishing restrictions…  47:54 -- State agencies have limited resources; getting them some additional help through Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will be huge. Good for the bird, good for the herd! 50:36 -- Lisa reflects on climate change from the perspective of a hunter, angler, skier and overall professional outdoors woman. For starters, what she has noticed by documenting glacier recession around the world. 55:50 – A skier’s perspective on climate change and a reflection on how WEIRD the climate trends have been. 1:00:00 – Parting comment from Lisa Ballard: GET OUTDOORS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000 Covering the Outdoors with Lisa Ballard full 80 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned outdoor media personality, Lisa Ballard. Lisa is a professional skier, hunter, angler, outdoor writer, Emmy-winning TV producer, and two-time Ruger North American sporting clays champion who has traveled the worl... Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned outdoor media personality, Lisa Ballard. Lisa is a professional skier, hunter, angler, outdoor writer, Emmy-winning TV producer, and two-time Ruger North American sporting clays champion who has traveled the world skiing, hunting, fishing, and covering the outdoors. We cover her career, the unique opportunities and challenges she has faced as a woman, how her media work led her to conservation, RAWA, and climate issue she’s experienced at home and while traveling. https://www.lisaballardoutdoors.com/densmoredesigns.html  http://nwf.org/Outdoors/Blog/06-30-2021-Recovering-Americas-Wildlife https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act Show notes: 1:00 – Aaron and Bill discuss their recent journey together in Tennessee through the area where the tornado recently destroyed large areas of the state. 3:10 – Intro and background on Lisa Ballard. 4:25 – What Lisa has been doing outside recently. 8:10 -- How Lisa got into the outdoor media world! From professionally skiing to PBS! 10:00 -- Story about making a film about teaching a bird dog how to hunt. 14:30 -- That first moment Lisa knew she was going to be paid to work outside… the real reward is bringing the outdoors to other people. 19:18 -- How does one become a Lisa Ballard in these days? How does one become an outdoor media professional in 2021? Speak well. Record well. Write well. Know your outdoor skills! 12:41 -- The path to competitive shooting. 25:03 – Mentorship. 26:09 -- Advice for men listening who are planning on taking a woman out hunting (for the first time). Make sure it’s warm and dry… bring snacks… be mindful of time. This advice goes for both men and women! 28:57 --  Rifle and shotgun advice for women. 31:20 -- Artemis Sportswomen shout out & short message for their podcast. 33:06 -- Lisa’s evolution in the outdoor world as a woman. How have things changed? “When you are hunting, you really are part of your natural surroundings and women really connect to that emotionally” 37:26 -- The journey to conservation and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. 41:16 – Climate Change and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. 44:31 -- In Montana, where Lisa is from, what would Recovering America’s Wildlife Act look like. Extreme drought, extreme wildlife, extreme fishing restrictions…  47:54 -- State agencies have limited resources; getting them some additional help through Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will be huge. Good for the bird, good for the herd! 50:36 -- Lisa reflects on climate change from the perspective of a hunter, angler, skier and overall professional outdoors woman. For starters, what she has noticed by documenting glacier recession around the world. 55:50 – A skier’s perspective on climate change and a reflection on how WEIRD the climate trends have been. 1:00:00 – Parting comment from Lisa Ballard: GET OUTDOORS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned outdoor media personality, Lisa Ballard. Lisa is a professional skier, hunter, angler, outdoor writer, Emmy-winning TV producer, and two-time Ruger North American sporting clays champion who has traveled the world skiing, hunting, fishing, and covering the outdoors. We cover her career, the unique opportunities and challenges she has faced as a woman, how her media work led her to conservation, RAWA, and climate issue she’s experienced at home and while traveling.

https://www.lisaballardoutdoors.com/densmoredesigns.html 

http://nwf.org/Outdoors/Blog/06-30-2021-Recovering-Americas-Wildlife

https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act

Show notes:

1:00 – Aaron and Bill discuss their recent journey together in Tennessee through the area where the tornado recently destroyed large areas of the state.

3:10 – Intro and background on Lisa Ballard.

4:25 – What Lisa has been doing outside recently.

8:10 -- How Lisa got into the outdoor media world! From professionally skiing to PBS!

10:00 -- Story about making a film about teaching a bird dog how to hunt.

14:30 -- That first moment Lisa knew she was going to be paid to work outside… the real reward is bringing the outdoors to other people.

19:18 -- How does one become a Lisa Ballard in these days? How does one become an outdoor media professional in 2021? Speak well. Record well. Write well. Know your outdoor skills!

12:41 -- The path to competitive shooting.

25:03 – Mentorship.

26:09 -- Advice for men listening who are planning on taking a woman out hunting (for the first time). Make sure it’s warm and dry… bring snacks… be mindful of time. This advice goes for both men and women!

28:57 --  Rifle and shotgun advice for women.

31:20 -- Artemis Sportswomen shout out & short message for their podcast.

33:06 -- Lisa’s evolution in the outdoor world as a woman. How have things changed?

“When you are hunting, you really are part of your natural surroundings and women really connect to that emotionally”

37:26 -- The journey to conservation and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

41:16 – Climate Change and Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

44:31 -- In Montana, where Lisa is from, what would Recovering America’s Wildlife Act look like. Extreme drought, extreme wildlife, extreme fishing restrictions…

 47:54 -- State agencies have limited resources; getting them some additional help through Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will be huge. Good for the bird, good for the herd!

50:36 -- Lisa reflects on climate change from the perspective of a hunter, angler, skier and overall professional outdoors woman. For starters, what she has noticed by documenting glacier recession around the world.

55:50 – A skier’s perspective on climate change and a reflection on how WEIRD the climate trends have been.

1:00:00 – Parting comment from Lisa Ballard: GET OUTDOORS!

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]]> 3811 no The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame with Garry Mason https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-legends-of-the-outdoors-hall-of-fame-with-garry-mason/ Host Aaron Kindle and co-host, Bill Cooksey, spend an hour with Garry Mason, Founder of The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, professional fishing and wing shooting guide, and collegiate bass coach at Bethel University. We start with his beginnings in the outdoor industry, talk about hunters and angler leaders, the H.O.F. and how awesome it is young people today have the opportunity to get college scholarship by fishing. It’s all good until talk turns to invasive carp and cormorants which are both causing problems in and around the waters in Garry’s home state of Tennessee.   http://www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com/ https://mshfn.com/mid-south-legend-garry-mason/ https://www.bethelu.edu/news/bethel-university-is-dominating-the-collegiate-sport-of-bass-fishing   Show notes: 1:48 – Who is Gary Mason? 5:50 – What are these guys doing outside these days? 9:44 – What was Gary’s path to getting to and staying in the out of doors? 15:20 - How do you stay in touch with what is going on? 18:38 – The growth and background story of the The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame and the Legends of the Outdoors T.V. 23:04 – Bill Cooksey is a legend and an icon 😊 28:32 – A story behind The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee. 31:44 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 32:35 - Bass team work and background story. 36:36 - Collegiate fishing growth information. There are over 1,000+ programs! 39:54 - Northwest Tennessee Tourism. 41:36 - How does hunter and angler tourism affect the tourism of northwest Tennessee? 43:20 - The nexus of bringing in new hunters/anglers while taking care of the resources so hunting and fishing stays good for everyone. 46:12 - Challenges with balancing tourism and moving forward as an outdoorsmen. 56:50 - Invasive species solutions in Tennessee that are accessible to average hunters and anglers. 59:53 - BIG ANNOUCEMENT……!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000 The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame with Garry Mason full 79 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Host Aaron Kindle and co-host, Bill Cooksey, spend an hour with Garry Mason, Founder of The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, professional fishing and wing shooting guide, and collegiate bass coach at Bethel University. We start with his beginnin... Host Aaron Kindle and co-host, Bill Cooksey, spend an hour with Garry Mason, Founder of The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, professional fishing and wing shooting guide, and collegiate bass coach at Bethel University. We start with his beginnings in the outdoor industry, talk about hunters and angler leaders, the H.O.F. and how awesome it is young people today have the opportunity to get college scholarship by fishing. It’s all good until talk turns to invasive carp and cormorants which are both causing problems in and around the waters in Garry’s home state of Tennessee.   http://www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com/ https://mshfn.com/mid-south-legend-garry-mason/ https://www.bethelu.edu/news/bethel-university-is-dominating-the-collegiate-sport-of-bass-fishing   Show notes: 1:48 – Who is Gary Mason? 5:50 – What are these guys doing outside these days? 9:44 – What was Gary’s path to getting to and staying in the out of doors? 15:20 - How do you stay in touch with what is going on? 18:38 – The growth and background story of the The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame and the Legends of the Outdoors T.V. 23:04 – Bill Cooksey is a legend and an icon 😊 28:32 – A story behind The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee. 31:44 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 32:35 - Bass team work and background story. 36:36 - Collegiate fishing growth information. There are over 1,000+ programs! 39:54 - Northwest Tennessee Tourism. 41:36 - How does hunter and angler tourism affect the tourism of northwest Tennessee? 43:20 - The nexus of bringing in new hunters/anglers while taking care of the resources so hunting and fishing stays good for everyone. 46:12 - Challenges with balancing tourism and moving forward as an outdoorsmen. 56:50 - Invasive species solutions in Tennessee that are accessible to average hunters and anglers. 59:53 - BIG ANNOUCEMENT……!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Aaron Kindle and co-host, Bill Cooksey, spend an hour with Garry Mason, Founder of The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, professional fishing and wing shooting guide, and collegiate bass coach at Bethel University. We start with his beginnings in the outdoor industry, talk about hunters and angler leaders, the H.O.F. and how awesome it is young people today have the opportunity to get college scholarship by fishing. It’s all good until talk turns to invasive carp and cormorants which are both causing problems in and around the waters in Garry’s home state of Tennessee.

 

http://www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com/

https://mshfn.com/mid-south-legend-garry-mason/

https://www.bethelu.edu/news/bethel-university-is-dominating-the-collegiate-sport-of-bass-fishing

 

Show notes:

1:48 – Who is Gary Mason?

5:50 – What are these guys doing outside these days?

9:44 – What was Gary’s path to getting to and staying in the out of doors?

15:20 - How do you stay in touch with what is going on?

18:38 – The growth and background story of the The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame and the Legends of the Outdoors T.V.

23:04 – Bill Cooksey is a legend and an icon 😊

28:32 – A story behind The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame inductee.

31:44 – Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.

32:35 - Bass team work and background story.

36:36 - Collegiate fishing growth information. There are over 1,000+ programs!

39:54 - Northwest Tennessee Tourism.

41:36 - How does hunter and angler tourism affect the tourism of northwest Tennessee?

43:20 - The nexus of bringing in new hunters/anglers while taking care of the resources so hunting and fishing stays good for everyone.

46:12 - Challenges with balancing tourism and moving forward as an outdoorsmen.

56:50 - Invasive species solutions in Tennessee that are accessible to average hunters and anglers.

59:53 - BIG ANNOUCEMENT……!!!

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]]> 3925 no The Steelhead Predicament with Greg Fitz of the Wild Steelhead Coalition https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-steelhead-predicament-with-greg-fitz-of-the-wild-steelhead-coalition/ Host Aaron Kindle and our new co-host, Bill Cooksey, sit down with Greg Fitz, communications manager for the Wild Steelhead Coalition. The trio discusses steelhead conservation and the new campaign recently launched by the Wild Steelhead Coalition dubbed “Now or Never”. Steelhead are in severe decline and 2021 saw record low returns. The Pacific Northwest also experienced record heatwaves in the summer of 2021. These and other factors like dams are pushing steelhead to the brink. We discuss the situation, why the new campaign, and how regular folks can and should get engaged in conservation.  Suggested links: https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/ https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/now-or-never https://www.patagonia.com/stories/last-chance-to-get-it-right/story-97951.html https://swingthefly.com/author/gregory-fitz/ Show Notes: 1:15 – If you have yet to hear the exciting news… here are some more details! We have a new co-host! 2:22 -  Introduction of Greg Fitz. 3:21 – What have Greg, Bill and Aaron been doing outside recently? 6:30 – What is a steelhead? What makes it so special? What were they up too before dams blocked their migration routes? The key to the fish is their astounding diversity! 10:40 – What distancing are these fish swimming and climbing? 14:40 - What is the Wild Steelhead Coalition? 19:09 - Let’s chat about the “Now OR Never” campaign from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. 21:22 – What is the state of wild steelhead right now? Also, why do conservationists never get invited back to parties?? 24:00 - Let’s talk about the numbers now compared to the steelhead runs during their hay day? 25:30 - What is the attitude of fishermen regarding steelhead? 27:17 - The intersection of angling, conservation and steelhead fishing. 29:35 – Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 30:41 -  Personal responsibility as it relates to being an angler. 37:18 - Restoration and Recovery. 41:30 - Pushback and removing the dams. 48:22 - Hot water as an impact for steelhead. 49:05 – Adapting our fisheries to climate change. 51:17 - Restoration and Resilience! 57:15 - What can we do about the plight of the wild steelhead? 1:03:00 - Closing question… how does Fitz like to fish for steelhead? 1:05:03 - Closing statement.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:02:44 -0000 The Steelhead Predicament with Greg Fitz of the Wild Steelhead Coalition full 78 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Host Aaron Kindle and our new co-host, Bill Cooksey, sit down with Greg Fitz, communications manager for the Wild Steelhead Coalition. The trio discusses steelhead conservation and the new campaign recently launched by the Wild Steelhead Coalition du... Host Aaron Kindle and our new co-host, Bill Cooksey, sit down with Greg Fitz, communications manager for the Wild Steelhead Coalition. The trio discusses steelhead conservation and the new campaign recently launched by the Wild Steelhead Coalition dubbed “Now or Never”. Steelhead are in severe decline and 2021 saw record low returns. The Pacific Northwest also experienced record heatwaves in the summer of 2021. These and other factors like dams are pushing steelhead to the brink. We discuss the situation, why the new campaign, and how regular folks can and should get engaged in conservation.  Suggested links: https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/ https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/now-or-never https://www.patagonia.com/stories/last-chance-to-get-it-right/story-97951.html https://swingthefly.com/author/gregory-fitz/ Show Notes: 1:15 – If you have yet to hear the exciting news… here are some more details! We have a new co-host! 2:22 -  Introduction of Greg Fitz. 3:21 – What have Greg, Bill and Aaron been doing outside recently? 6:30 – What is a steelhead? What makes it so special? What were they up too before dams blocked their migration routes? The key to the fish is their astounding diversity! 10:40 – What distancing are these fish swimming and climbing? 14:40 - What is the Wild Steelhead Coalition? 19:09 - Let’s chat about the “Now OR Never” campaign from the Wild Steelhead Coalition. 21:22 – What is the state of wild steelhead right now? Also, why do conservationists never get invited back to parties?? 24:00 - Let’s talk about the numbers now compared to the steelhead runs during their hay day? 25:30 - What is the attitude of fishermen regarding steelhead? 27:17 - The intersection of angling, conservation and steelhead fishing. 29:35 – Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 30:41 -  Personal responsibility as it relates to being an angler. 37:18 - Restoration and Recovery. 41:30 - Pushback and removing the dams. 48:22 - Hot water as an impact for steelhead. 49:05 – Adapting our fisheries to climate change. 51:17 - Restoration and Resilience! 57:15 - What can we do about the plight of the wild steelhead? 1:03:00 - Closing question… how does Fitz like to fish for steelhead? 1:05:03 - Closing statement.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Aaron Kindle and our new co-host, Bill Cooksey, sit down with Greg Fitz, communications manager for the Wild Steelhead Coalition. The trio discusses steelhead conservation and the new campaign recently launched by the Wild Steelhead Coalition dubbed “Now or Never”. Steelhead are in severe decline and 2021 saw record low returns. The Pacific Northwest also experienced record heatwaves in the summer of 2021. These and other factors like dams are pushing steelhead to the brink. We discuss the situation, why the new campaign, and how regular folks can and should get engaged in conservation. 

Suggested links:

https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/

https://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/now-or-never

https://www.patagonia.com/stories/last-chance-to-get-it-right/story-97951.html

https://swingthefly.com/author/gregory-fitz/

Show Notes:

1:15 – If you have yet to hear the exciting news… here are some more details! We have a new co-host!

2:22 -  Introduction of Greg Fitz.

3:21 – What have Greg, Bill and Aaron been doing outside recently?

6:30 – What is a steelhead? What makes it so special? What were they up too before dams blocked their migration routes? The key to the fish is their astounding diversity!

10:40 – What distancing are these fish swimming and climbing?

14:40 - What is the Wild Steelhead Coalition?

19:09 - Let’s chat about the “Now OR Never” campaign from the Wild Steelhead Coalition.

21:22 – What is the state of wild steelhead right now? Also, why do conservationists never get invited back to parties??

24:00 - Let’s talk about the numbers now compared to the steelhead runs during their hay day?

25:30 - What is the attitude of fishermen regarding steelhead?

27:17 - The intersection of angling, conservation and steelhead fishing.

29:35 – Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.

30:41 -  Personal responsibility as it relates to being an angler.

37:18 - Restoration and Recovery.

41:30 - Pushback and removing the dams.

48:22 - Hot water as an impact for steelhead.

49:05 – Adapting our fisheries to climate change.

51:17 - Restoration and Resilience!

57:15 - What can we do about the plight of the wild steelhead?

1:03:00 - Closing question… how does Fitz like to fish for steelhead?

1:05:03 - Closing statement.

 

 

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]]> 4042 no NWF Outdoors Podcast has a New Co-Host! https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/nwf-outdoors-podcast-has-a-new-co-host/ Bill Cooksey from Tennessee and of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team is joining Aaron Kindle co-host of the NWF Outdoors podcast. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge from the waterfowl side as a four-time TN duck calling champion, avid turkey hunter, accomplished angler, consummate conservationist, and all-around great guy. The addition of Bill to the podcast will help pull more ideas, topics, and guests from around the country and improve the overall feel and entertainment value of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0000 NWF Outdoors Podcast has a New Co-Host! bonus National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Bill Cooksey from Tennessee and of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team is joining Aaron Kindle co-host of the NWF Outdoors podcast. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge from the waterfowl side as a four-time TN duck calling champion, avid turkey hunter, accom... Bill Cooksey from Tennessee and of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team is joining Aaron Kindle co-host of the NWF Outdoors podcast. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge from the waterfowl side as a four-time TN duck calling champion, avid turkey hunter, accomplished angler, consummate conservationist, and all-around great guy. The addition of Bill to the podcast will help pull more ideas, topics, and guests from around the country and improve the overall feel and entertainment value of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bill Cooksey from Tennessee and of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team is joining Aaron Kindle co-host of the NWF Outdoors podcast. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge from the waterfowl side as a four-time TN duck calling champion, avid turkey hunter, accomplished angler, consummate conservationist, and all-around great guy. The addition of Bill to the podcast will help pull more ideas, topics, and guests from around the country and improve the overall feel and entertainment value of the show.

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]]> 375 no Problematic Paylakes with Aaron Wheatley and Greg Schwipps https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/problematic-paylakes-with-aaron-wheatley-and-greg-schwipps/ In our latest episode, we sit down with two Midwestern fisherman and catfish advocates. They have grown increasingly concerned with "paylakes" in their region. We discuss what paylakes are, how they operate, and how they are decimating the public resource of catfish by largely unregulated and unethical means. We detail the situation, what it's meant for average anglers, fishing tournaments, invasive species spread, management, and for the rivers of the Midwest that grow very large catfish. Last we touch on how you can learn more, and get involved in helping to better manage the resource and getting a fair shake for regional anglers.  Links: Lots of info about paylakes: www.exposingpaylakes.com  Indiana Catfish Conservation Association https://www.facebook.com/IndianaCatfishConservationAssociation Home site of the catfish tournament Aaron Wheatley started: https://www.monstersontheohio.com/ National Wildlife Federation's work on invasive carp in the Midwest https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Invasive-Species/Asian-Carp Show notes: 1:00 - intro to episode 2:08 - intro to guests 4:45 - Greg's recent small mouth fishing trips 6:10 - what is a paylake 9:05 - the situation in Kentucky 13:15 - monetizing a natural resource through paylakes 15:30 - methods of take and "netting" 19:45 - what did it look like for average anglers leading up to this situation 22:05 - the Monsters on the Ohio catfish tournament - how this paylakes situation has degraded the tournament experience and local tourism 26:45 - catfish are being exploited all over the Midwest 32:45 - one thousand people in the crowd at the Monsters on the Ohio tournament 34:57 - a message from the Artemis sportswomen podcast 35:30 - the scope of the problem 40:12 - problems with transporting live fish 43:00 - how the current paylakes situation exacerbates invasive species issues 46:45 - we know large catfish are feeding on invasive carp 48:15 - what do we need to do about this 51:00 - pushing for no transportation of live fish in KY 55:00 - the need to change limits, take methods, and size thresholds 1:00:20 - the need for cooperative interstate regulations 1:03:20 - checking out the "exposing paylakes" website 1:08:15 - fighting this fight for the next generations 1:08:30 - listening to the side of those who operate paylakes                                 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:30:49 -0000 Problematic Paylakes with Aaron Wheatley and Greg Schwipps full 77 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In our latest episode, we sit down with two Midwestern fisherman and catfish advocates. They have grown increasingly concerned with "paylakes" in their region. We discuss what paylakes are, how they operate, and how they are decimating the public res... In our latest episode, we sit down with two Midwestern fisherman and catfish advocates. They have grown increasingly concerned with "paylakes" in their region. We discuss what paylakes are, how they operate, and how they are decimating the public resource of catfish by largely unregulated and unethical means. We detail the situation, what it's meant for average anglers, fishing tournaments, invasive species spread, management, and for the rivers of the Midwest that grow very large catfish. Last we touch on how you can learn more, and get involved in helping to better manage the resource and getting a fair shake for regional anglers.  Links: Lots of info about paylakes: www.exposingpaylakes.com  Indiana Catfish Conservation Association https://www.facebook.com/IndianaCatfishConservationAssociation Home site of the catfish tournament Aaron Wheatley started: https://www.monstersontheohio.com/ National Wildlife Federation's work on invasive carp in the Midwest https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Invasive-Species/Asian-Carp Show notes: 1:00 - intro to episode 2:08 - intro to guests 4:45 - Greg's recent small mouth fishing trips 6:10 - what is a paylake 9:05 - the situation in Kentucky 13:15 - monetizing a natural resource through paylakes 15:30 - methods of take and "netting" 19:45 - what did it look like for average anglers leading up to this situation 22:05 - the Monsters on the Ohio catfish tournament - how this paylakes situation has degraded the tournament experience and local tourism 26:45 - catfish are being exploited all over the Midwest 32:45 - one thousand people in the crowd at the Monsters on the Ohio tournament 34:57 - a message from the Artemis sportswomen podcast 35:30 - the scope of the problem 40:12 - problems with transporting live fish 43:00 - how the current paylakes situation exacerbates invasive species issues 46:45 - we know large catfish are feeding on invasive carp 48:15 - what do we need to do about this 51:00 - pushing for no transportation of live fish in KY 55:00 - the need to change limits, take methods, and size thresholds 1:00:20 - the need for cooperative interstate regulations 1:03:20 - checking out the "exposing paylakes" website 1:08:15 - fighting this fight for the next generations 1:08:30 - listening to the side of those who operate paylakes                                 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our latest episode, we sit down with two Midwestern fisherman and catfish advocates. They have grown increasingly concerned with "paylakes" in their region. We discuss what paylakes are, how they operate, and how they are decimating the public resource of catfish by largely unregulated and unethical means. We detail the situation, what it's meant for average anglers, fishing tournaments, invasive species spread, management, and for the rivers of the Midwest that grow very large catfish. Last we touch on how you can learn more, and get involved in helping to better manage the resource and getting a fair shake for regional anglers. 

Links:

Lots of info about paylakes: www.exposingpaylakes.com 

Indiana Catfish Conservation Association

https://www.facebook.com/IndianaCatfishConservationAssociation

Home site of the catfish tournament Aaron Wheatley started:

https://www.monstersontheohio.com/

National Wildlife Federation's work on invasive carp in the Midwest

https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Invasive-Species/Asian-Carp

Show notes:

1:00 - intro to episode

2:08 - intro to guests

4:45 - Greg's recent small mouth fishing trips

6:10 - what is a paylake

9:05 - the situation in Kentucky

13:15 - monetizing a natural resource through paylakes

15:30 - methods of take and "netting"

19:45 - what did it look like for average anglers leading up to this situation

22:05 - the Monsters on the Ohio catfish tournament - how this paylakes situation has degraded the tournament experience and local tourism

26:45 - catfish are being exploited all over the Midwest

32:45 - one thousand people in the crowd at the Monsters on the Ohio tournament

34:57 - a message from the Artemis sportswomen podcast

35:30 - the scope of the problem

40:12 - problems with transporting live fish

43:00 - how the current paylakes situation exacerbates invasive species issues

46:45 - we know large catfish are feeding on invasive carp

48:15 - what do we need to do about this

51:00 - pushing for no transportation of live fish in KY

55:00 - the need to change limits, take methods, and size thresholds

1:00:20 - the need for cooperative interstate regulations

1:03:20 - checking out the "exposing paylakes" website

1:08:15 - fighting this fight for the next generations

1:08:30 - listening to the side of those who operate paylakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> 4273 no Delivering on Conservation by Leveraging Technology https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/delivering-on-conservation-by-leveraging-technology/ In this episode Aaron sits down with Samantha Pedder, VP of Marketing for Terra Technology Group, and Steve Bergmann, Administrator for the Administrative Services Division of Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the modernization of issuing hunting and fishing licenses and outdoor user permits, the efficiencies gained by going paperless, and how agencies are collecting data to optimize user experiences. We talk about how Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is leading the way and how their use of technology has helped them provide a better experience for hunters and anglers for things like steelhead catch limits, wildfire hunting unit closers, and understanding the needs of specific demographics. Steve and Sam also illuminate how we’ll be better able to monitor things like CWD and to implement programs like the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act using technology. We also cover the latest efforts on the federal level to better help outdoor users use technology in the field and gain addition access to public lands such as the SOAR Act and the MAPLand Act. Links: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife: https://myodfw.com/ Terra Technology Group: www.terratg.com S.O.A.R. Act – Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3670/text?r=6&s=1 MAPLand Act - Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/904?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22s904%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1 Paperless Permit Tag System Example in Arizona -https://www.azgfd.com/commission-proposes-rulemaking-to-establish-a-paperless-permit-tag-system/ Digital License Example in Pennsylvania - https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/game-commission-details.aspx?newsid=502 Show Notes: Who is Samantha Pedder and Steve Bergmann? What have they been doing outside recently? Let's start with Samantha! Broad overview of the business of conservation, technology and delivering licenses.  8:10 - Oregon is doing it well! What changed within the system at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife? The transition to being paperless.  12:25 - What are people doing around the country? Are most people going paperless with their licenses/tags? This new world of mobile app hunting licenses... 15:00 - For someone who hunts around the country, are they going to have to download multiple apps for each state or are we moving towards a nationwide paperless system. The connection between conservation and utilizing technology in order to conserve wildlife.  21:20 - What are we doing with this data? How are agencies taking input in order to improve the technology and optimize this service? 24:50 - The approach of going paperless is going to make it easier for hunters and anglers to get out and enjoy. What are the basic questions that people have in terms of technology in order to make this process easier? 28:25 - What is the reluctance for hunters and anglers to make the move to go paperless? Talking about embracing various approaches to change. 32:40 - How are agencies analyzing the data and utilizing adaptive management?  36:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.  36:55- Using some of this new information to address area closures, such as ice storms and wild fires.  38:55 - Unpacking the prevention of a fee increase through the savings of going paper free.  40:33 - What is it that has to happen for more states to embrace technology?  45:20 - How does Recovering America's Wildlife Act come into play? The process of empowering conservation agencies to do their jobs better! 50:03 - What is the SOAR Act?  54:00 - What is the take home message for embracing technology in conservation? At the end of the day, in times of CWD and climate change, embracing new technology is going to be at the betterment of conservation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:58:14 -0000 Delivering on Conservation by Leveraging Technology full 76 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode Aaron sits down with Samantha Pedder, VP of Marketing for Terra Technology Group, and Steve Bergmann, Administrator for the Administrative Services Division of Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the modernization of issuing... In this episode Aaron sits down with Samantha Pedder, VP of Marketing for Terra Technology Group, and Steve Bergmann, Administrator for the Administrative Services Division of Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the modernization of issuing hunting and fishing licenses and outdoor user permits, the efficiencies gained by going paperless, and how agencies are collecting data to optimize user experiences. We talk about how Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is leading the way and how their use of technology has helped them provide a better experience for hunters and anglers for things like steelhead catch limits, wildfire hunting unit closers, and understanding the needs of specific demographics. Steve and Sam also illuminate how we’ll be better able to monitor things like CWD and to implement programs like the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act using technology. We also cover the latest efforts on the federal level to better help outdoor users use technology in the field and gain addition access to public lands such as the SOAR Act and the MAPLand Act. Links: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife: https://myodfw.com/ Terra Technology Group: www.terratg.com S.O.A.R. Act – Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3670/text?r=6&s=1 MAPLand Act - Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/904?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22s904%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1 Paperless Permit Tag System Example in Arizona -https://www.azgfd.com/commission-proposes-rulemaking-to-establish-a-paperless-permit-tag-system/ Digital License Example in Pennsylvania - https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/game-commission-details.aspx?newsid=502 Show Notes: Who is Samantha Pedder and Steve Bergmann? What have they been doing outside recently? Let's start with Samantha! Broad overview of the business of conservation, technology and delivering licenses.  8:10 - Oregon is doing it well! What changed within the system at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife? The transition to being paperless.  12:25 - What are people doing around the country? Are most people going paperless with their licenses/tags? This new world of mobile app hunting licenses... 15:00 - For someone who hunts around the country, are they going to have to download multiple apps for each state or are we moving towards a nationwide paperless system. The connection between conservation and utilizing technology in order to conserve wildlife.  21:20 - What are we doing with this data? How are agencies taking input in order to improve the technology and optimize this service? 24:50 - The approach of going paperless is going to make it easier for hunters and anglers to get out and enjoy. What are the basic questions that people have in terms of technology in order to make this process easier? 28:25 - What is the reluctance for hunters and anglers to make the move to go paperless? Talking about embracing various approaches to change. 32:40 - How are agencies analyzing the data and utilizing adaptive management?  36:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.  36:55- Using some of this new information to address area closures, such as ice storms and wild fires.  38:55 - Unpacking the prevention of a fee increase through the savings of going paper free.  40:33 - What is it that has to happen for more states to embrace technology?  45:20 - How does Recovering America's Wildlife Act come into play? The process of empowering conservation agencies to do their jobs better! 50:03 - What is the SOAR Act?  54:00 - What is the take home message for embracing technology in conservation? At the end of the day, in times of CWD and climate change, embracing new technology is going to be at the betterment of conservation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Aaron sits down with Samantha Pedder, VP of Marketing for Terra Technology Group, and Steve Bergmann, Administrator for the Administrative Services Division of Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. We discuss the modernization of issuing hunting and fishing licenses and outdoor user permits, the efficiencies gained by going paperless, and how agencies are collecting data to optimize user experiences. We talk about how Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is leading the way and how their use of technology has helped them provide a better experience for hunters and anglers for things like steelhead catch limits, wildfire hunting unit closers, and understanding the needs of specific demographics. Steve and Sam also illuminate how we’ll be better able to monitor things like CWD and to implement programs like the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act using technology. We also cover the latest efforts on the federal level to better help outdoor users use technology in the field and gain addition access to public lands such as the SOAR Act and the MAPLand Act.

Links:

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife: https://myodfw.com/

Terra Technology Group: www.terratg.com

S.O.A.R. Act – Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3670/text?r=6&s=1

MAPLand Act - Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/904?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22s904%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1

Paperless Permit Tag System Example in Arizona -https://www.azgfd.com/commission-proposes-rulemaking-to-establish-a-paperless-permit-tag-system/

Digital License Example in Pennsylvania - https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/game-commission-details.aspx?newsid=502

Show Notes:

Who is Samantha Pedder and Steve Bergmann?

What have they been doing outside recently? Let's start with Samantha!

Broad overview of the business of conservation, technology and delivering licenses. 

8:10 - Oregon is doing it well! What changed within the system at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife? The transition to being paperless. 

12:25 - What are people doing around the country? Are most people going paperless with their licenses/tags? This new world of mobile app hunting licenses...

15:00 - For someone who hunts around the country, are they going to have to download multiple apps for each state or are we moving towards a nationwide paperless system. The connection between conservation and utilizing technology in order to conserve wildlife. 

21:20 - What are we doing with this data? How are agencies taking input in order to improve the technology and optimize this service?

24:50 - The approach of going paperless is going to make it easier for hunters and anglers to get out and enjoy. What are the basic questions that people have in terms of technology in order to make this process easier?

28:25 - What is the reluctance for hunters and anglers to make the move to go paperless? Talking about embracing various approaches to change.

32:40 - How are agencies analyzing the data and utilizing adaptive management? 

36:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 

36:55- Using some of this new information to address area closures, such as ice storms and wild fires. 

38:55 - Unpacking the prevention of a fee increase through the savings of going paper free. 

40:33 - What is it that has to happen for more states to embrace technology? 

45:20 - How does Recovering America's Wildlife Act come into play? The process of empowering conservation agencies to do their jobs better!

50:03 - What is the SOAR Act? 

54:00 - What is the take home message for embracing technology in conservation?

At the end of the day, in times of CWD and climate change, embracing new technology is going to be at the betterment of conservation. 

 

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]]> 3699 no Take Action with Howard Vincent, President & CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/take-action-with-howard-vincent-president-ceo-of-pheasants-forever-quail-forever/ For this episode we sit down with the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Howard Vincent. We talk pheasant and quail season outlooks and the issues the birds are facing, then we move on to several conservation topics including the upcoming Farm bill and the Conservation Reserve Program – what it does, it’s benefits and why it’s so important for conservation.  We also cover the recently formed grasslands sporting coalition and their hopes and dreams for restoring America’s grasslands. We touch on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, climate change impacts on wildlife, and why it’s so critical average sportsmen and women engage in conservation. Links: https://www.quailforever.org/; https://www.pheasantsforever.org/ ; https://www.actfrograsslands.org   Show notes: 1:05 - Howard Vincent introduction. 3:00 - What has Howard been doing outside recently? 5:05 - General outlook on on this year. How are the pheasants and quail doing overall? 7:54 - What is the state of pheasants and quail? What is the conservation outlook? 13:14 - The Farm Bill 101 and CRP. What they do, what they are designed to do and why we need them. 15:40 - What does a typical CRP acre look like? 20:40 - Precision agriculture.  23:20 - Unpacking the new Farm Bill.  39:50 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 42:10 - The Grasslands Act. What it is and what it's designed to do. 47:34 - How an average Joe/Jane get engaged in the Grasslands Act?  70% of grasslands are gone. The time to act is NOW. 54:27 - Recovering America's Wildlife Act and its importance for the sporting community.  1:02:45 - Closing statement from Howard Vincent. Get fired up! Your voice makes a difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:01:15 -0000 Take Action with Howard Vincent, President & CEO of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. full 75 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors For this episode we sit down with the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Howard Vincent. We talk pheasant and quail season outlooks and the issues the birds are facing, then we move on to several conservation topics including t... For this episode we sit down with the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Howard Vincent. We talk pheasant and quail season outlooks and the issues the birds are facing, then we move on to several conservation topics including the upcoming Farm bill and the Conservation Reserve Program – what it does, it’s benefits and why it’s so important for conservation.  We also cover the recently formed grasslands sporting coalition and their hopes and dreams for restoring America’s grasslands. We touch on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, climate change impacts on wildlife, and why it’s so critical average sportsmen and women engage in conservation. Links: https://www.quailforever.org/; https://www.pheasantsforever.org/ ; https://www.actfrograsslands.org   Show notes: 1:05 - Howard Vincent introduction. 3:00 - What has Howard been doing outside recently? 5:05 - General outlook on on this year. How are the pheasants and quail doing overall? 7:54 - What is the state of pheasants and quail? What is the conservation outlook? 13:14 - The Farm Bill 101 and CRP. What they do, what they are designed to do and why we need them. 15:40 - What does a typical CRP acre look like? 20:40 - Precision agriculture.  23:20 - Unpacking the new Farm Bill.  39:50 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 42:10 - The Grasslands Act. What it is and what it's designed to do. 47:34 - How an average Joe/Jane get engaged in the Grasslands Act?  70% of grasslands are gone. The time to act is NOW. 54:27 - Recovering America's Wildlife Act and its importance for the sporting community.  1:02:45 - Closing statement from Howard Vincent. Get fired up! Your voice makes a difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For this episode we sit down with the President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Howard Vincent. We talk pheasant and quail season outlooks and the issues the birds are facing, then we move on to several conservation topics including the upcoming Farm bill and the Conservation Reserve Program – what it does, it’s benefits and why it’s so important for conservation.  We also cover the recently formed grasslands sporting coalition and their hopes and dreams for restoring America’s grasslands. We touch on the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, climate change impacts on wildlife, and why it’s so critical average sportsmen and women engage in conservation.

Links: https://www.quailforever.org/; https://www.pheasantsforever.org/ ; https://www.actfrograsslands.org  

Show notes:

1:05 - Howard Vincent introduction.

3:00 - What has Howard been doing outside recently?

5:05 - General outlook on on this year. How are the pheasants and quail doing overall?

7:54 - What is the state of pheasants and quail? What is the conservation outlook?

13:14 - The Farm Bill 101 and CRP. What they do, what they are designed to do and why we need them.

15:40 - What does a typical CRP acre look like?

20:40 - Precision agriculture. 

23:20 - Unpacking the new Farm Bill. 

39:50 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.

42:10 - The Grasslands Act. What it is and what it's designed to do.

47:34 - How an average Joe/Jane get engaged in the Grasslands Act? 

70% of grasslands are gone. The time to act is NOW.

54:27 - Recovering America's Wildlife Act and its importance for the sporting community. 

1:02:45 - Closing statement from Howard Vincent. Get fired up! Your voice makes a difference!

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]]> 4114 no Waterfowl Time with Bill Cooksey https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/waterfowl-time-with-bill-cooksey/ Aaron sits down with Bill Cooksey, of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team, to talk waterfowl season. Bill is a dedicated conservationist, waterfowl expert, and a duck calling champion. We cover waterfowl hunting 101 – decoys, habitat, calling, conservation, the forecast for this season, and of course, conservation. Bill also treats us to some calling and advice on what calls to use along with some discussion of best waterfowl guns and ammo. Check out Bill's work with Vanishing Paradise:  http://vanishingparadise.org The World Championship Duck calling contest is coming up and Bill will be a judge!  Check out this link to learn more: https://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/duck-calling.html www.nwf.org  Show notes: 2:30 - Who is Bill Cooksey? This man has been duck hunting for 49 years! 6:15 - The when, where, how and regulations. Bill tells us about duck season! 10:10 - Bill chats about habitat changes and what this season looks like considering different variables.  13:34 - What do new duck hunters need to think about in terms of what they should be looking for and considering? 17:46 - How many different species of ducks does Bill hunt in his neck of the woods? 21:47 - How do you identify different flight patterns between waterfowl? 23:58 - Different states, the US Fish and Wildlife Services and wildlife refuges have different regulations. Learn them (especially the USFWS). 29:06 - Short cuts to learning state to state regulations for waterfowl. 31:00 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 32:21 - Duck decoys 101 37:00 - DUCK CALLING 101 (You don't want to miss this). 42:03 - Lets talk about non-toxic ammunition.  48:32 - Bill has been hunting before lead shot was illegal. He can reflect on the evolution of steel shot and how effective it is.  51:39 - Do you notice a difference in speed of shot when using steel? 54:32 - What are the differences between older guns and newer ammunition?  57:58 - What is Bill's favorite duck to eat and how does it prepare it?  1:00:00 - Duck conservation. What is the # 1 we should know about and understand regarding duck conservation? 1:05:00 - Reasons to get involved in waterfowl conservation. 1:07:00 - Bill tells us a good duck hunting story! 1:09:00 - Bill's closing statements on waterfowl hunting and conservation.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Waterfowl Time with Bill Cooksey full 74 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Bill Cooksey, of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team, to talk waterfowl season. Bill is a dedicated conservationist, waterfowl expert, and a duck calling champion. We cover waterfowl hunting 101 – decoys, habitat, calling, conservat... Aaron sits down with Bill Cooksey, of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team, to talk waterfowl season. Bill is a dedicated conservationist, waterfowl expert, and a duck calling champion. We cover waterfowl hunting 101 – decoys, habitat, calling, conservation, the forecast for this season, and of course, conservation. Bill also treats us to some calling and advice on what calls to use along with some discussion of best waterfowl guns and ammo. Check out Bill's work with Vanishing Paradise:  http://vanishingparadise.org The World Championship Duck calling contest is coming up and Bill will be a judge!  Check out this link to learn more: https://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/duck-calling.html www.nwf.org  Show notes: 2:30 - Who is Bill Cooksey? This man has been duck hunting for 49 years! 6:15 - The when, where, how and regulations. Bill tells us about duck season! 10:10 - Bill chats about habitat changes and what this season looks like considering different variables.  13:34 - What do new duck hunters need to think about in terms of what they should be looking for and considering? 17:46 - How many different species of ducks does Bill hunt in his neck of the woods? 21:47 - How do you identify different flight patterns between waterfowl? 23:58 - Different states, the US Fish and Wildlife Services and wildlife refuges have different regulations. Learn them (especially the USFWS). 29:06 - Short cuts to learning state to state regulations for waterfowl. 31:00 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 32:21 - Duck decoys 101 37:00 - DUCK CALLING 101 (You don't want to miss this). 42:03 - Lets talk about non-toxic ammunition.  48:32 - Bill has been hunting before lead shot was illegal. He can reflect on the evolution of steel shot and how effective it is.  51:39 - Do you notice a difference in speed of shot when using steel? 54:32 - What are the differences between older guns and newer ammunition?  57:58 - What is Bill's favorite duck to eat and how does it prepare it?  1:00:00 - Duck conservation. What is the # 1 we should know about and understand regarding duck conservation? 1:05:00 - Reasons to get involved in waterfowl conservation. 1:07:00 - Bill tells us a good duck hunting story! 1:09:00 - Bill's closing statements on waterfowl hunting and conservation.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Bill Cooksey, of NWF’s Vanishing Paradise team, to talk waterfowl season. Bill is a dedicated conservationist, waterfowl expert, and a duck calling champion. We cover waterfowl hunting 101 – decoys, habitat, calling, conservation, the forecast for this season, and of course, conservation. Bill also treats us to some calling and advice on what calls to use along with some discussion of best waterfowl guns and ammo.

Check out Bill's work with Vanishing Paradise: 

http://vanishingparadise.org

The World Championship Duck calling contest is coming up and Bill will be a judge! 

Check out this link to learn more:

https://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/duck-calling.html

www.nwf.org 

Show notes:

2:30 - Who is Bill Cooksey? This man has been duck hunting for 49 years!

6:15 - The when, where, how and regulations. Bill tells us about duck season!

10:10 - Bill chats about habitat changes and what this season looks like considering different variables. 

13:34 - What do new duck hunters need to think about in terms of what they should be looking for and considering?

17:46 - How many different species of ducks does Bill hunt in his neck of the woods?

21:47 - How do you identify different flight patterns between waterfowl?

23:58 - Different states, the US Fish and Wildlife Services and wildlife refuges have different regulations. Learn them (especially the USFWS).

29:06 - Short cuts to learning state to state regulations for waterfowl.

31:00 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

32:21 - Duck decoys 101

37:00 - DUCK CALLING 101 (You don't want to miss this).

42:03 - Lets talk about non-toxic ammunition. 

48:32 - Bill has been hunting before lead shot was illegal. He can reflect on the evolution of steel shot and how effective it is. 

51:39 - Do you notice a difference in speed of shot when using steel?

54:32 - What are the differences between older guns and newer ammunition? 

57:58 - What is Bill's favorite duck to eat and how does it prepare it? 

1:00:00 - Duck conservation. What is the # 1 we should know about and understand regarding duck conservation?

1:05:00 - Reasons to get involved in waterfowl conservation.

1:07:00 - Bill tells us a good duck hunting story!

1:09:00 - Bill's closing statements on waterfowl hunting and conservation. 

 

 

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]]> 4365 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 7 - 30 Years as a New Hampshire Field Biologist with Eric Orff. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-7-30-years-as-a-new-hampshire-field-biologist-with-eric-orff/ After a nice summer break, we head to New Hampshire for our 7th episode of Vanishing Seasons to hear from Eric Orff, a 30 plus year resident of New Hampshire and retired New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist. Eric shares his passion for wildlife and details the unnatural occurrences he has witnessed as a biologist and sportsman, including the incoming and outgoing tide of moose in New Hampshire and the disappearing ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 7 - 30 Years as a New Hampshire Field Biologist with Eric Orff. full 73 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors After a nice summer break, we head to New Hampshire for our 7th episode of Vanishing Seasons to hear from Eric Orff, a 30 plus year resident of New Hampshire and retired New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist. Eric shares his passion for wildlife and ... After a nice summer break, we head to New Hampshire for our 7th episode of Vanishing Seasons to hear from Eric Orff, a 30 plus year resident of New Hampshire and retired New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist. Eric shares his passion for wildlife and details the unnatural occurrences he has witnessed as a biologist and sportsman, including the incoming and outgoing tide of moose in New Hampshire and the disappearing ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a nice summer break, we head to New Hampshire for our 7th episode of Vanishing Seasons to hear from Eric Orff, a 30 plus year resident of New Hampshire and retired New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist. Eric shares his passion for wildlife and details the unnatural occurrences he has witnessed as a biologist and sportsman, including the incoming and outgoing tide of moose in New Hampshire and the disappearing ice.

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]]> 1720 no Why Grouse & Woodcock are Species of Conservation need, Forestry & Trends in Conservation with Todd Waldron. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/why-grouse-and-woodcocks-are-species-of-conservation-need-forestry-and-trends-in-conservation-with-todd-waldron/ For this episode we sit down with Todd Waldron. Todd is a forester, conservationist, podcaster, and the Northeast Forest Conservation Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. He is a great guy with lots of passion for conservation. We cover some forestry, why grouse and woodcock are “species of conservation need”, overall trends in conservation, climate change impacts on grouse and beyond, and our hopes and dreams for the future. Checkout these useful links: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org www.modcarn.com www.nwf.org/leadfreelandscapes Show notes: 2:55 - What has Todd been up to outdoors recently? 6:00 - What are the big things that are standing out in the sporting conservation world right now? 8:30 - The contrast and transitions between the private forestry consultation, podcasting and the nonprofit world.  11:56 - What does Todd's role entail with the Ruffed Grouse Society? Background and context. 15:37 - Does Ruffed Grouse Society do actual forestry? What do they do on the ground?  17:47 - Species of Greatest Conservation Concern in multiple states... What's going on, how did they get to this state and what are some of the problems? 23:45 - Forest Conservation 101. Getting outdoor enthusiasts more engaged in ecology and forest conservation. 29:15 - How can a regular Joe/Jane who wants to get engaged with forest conservation across the country get the big picture with limited time? 32:45 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.  34:50 - Climate change regarding forestry mitigation, grouse and personal experience.  43:08 - What can our hunting and angling communities be doing to move the needle regarding climate change? 47:49 - What is the next step for conservation and shaping our future? 55:11 - Partnerships and collaboratives with land owners to find common values in order to move forward. 57:30 - Learn more about Todd's awesome podcast. 1:00:00 - Parting words of wisdom from Todd Waldron... checkout the cool work that is going on with habitat restoration from the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:16:13 -0000 Why Grouse & Woodcock are Species of Conservation need, Forestry & Trends in Conservation with Todd Waldron. full 72 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors For this episode we sit down with Todd Waldron. Todd is a forester, conservationist, podcaster, and the Northeast Forest Conservation Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. He is a great guy with lots of passion for conserv... For this episode we sit down with Todd Waldron. Todd is a forester, conservationist, podcaster, and the Northeast Forest Conservation Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. He is a great guy with lots of passion for conservation. We cover some forestry, why grouse and woodcock are “species of conservation need”, overall trends in conservation, climate change impacts on grouse and beyond, and our hopes and dreams for the future. Checkout these useful links: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org www.modcarn.com www.nwf.org/leadfreelandscapes Show notes: 2:55 - What has Todd been up to outdoors recently? 6:00 - What are the big things that are standing out in the sporting conservation world right now? 8:30 - The contrast and transitions between the private forestry consultation, podcasting and the nonprofit world.  11:56 - What does Todd's role entail with the Ruffed Grouse Society? Background and context. 15:37 - Does Ruffed Grouse Society do actual forestry? What do they do on the ground?  17:47 - Species of Greatest Conservation Concern in multiple states... What's going on, how did they get to this state and what are some of the problems? 23:45 - Forest Conservation 101. Getting outdoor enthusiasts more engaged in ecology and forest conservation. 29:15 - How can a regular Joe/Jane who wants to get engaged with forest conservation across the country get the big picture with limited time? 32:45 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.  34:50 - Climate change regarding forestry mitigation, grouse and personal experience.  43:08 - What can our hunting and angling communities be doing to move the needle regarding climate change? 47:49 - What is the next step for conservation and shaping our future? 55:11 - Partnerships and collaboratives with land owners to find common values in order to move forward. 57:30 - Learn more about Todd's awesome podcast. 1:00:00 - Parting words of wisdom from Todd Waldron... checkout the cool work that is going on with habitat restoration from the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For this episode we sit down with Todd Waldron. Todd is a forester, conservationist, podcaster, and the Northeast Forest Conservation Director for Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. He is a great guy with lots of passion for conservation. We cover some forestry, why grouse and woodcock are “species of conservation need”, overall trends in conservation, climate change impacts on grouse and beyond, and our hopes and dreams for the future.

Checkout these useful links:

www.ruffedgrousesociety.org

www.modcarn.com

www.nwf.org/leadfreelandscapes

Show notes:

2:55 - What has Todd been up to outdoors recently?

6:00 - What are the big things that are standing out in the sporting conservation world right now?

8:30 - The contrast and transitions between the private forestry consultation, podcasting and the nonprofit world. 

11:56 - What does Todd's role entail with the Ruffed Grouse Society? Background and context.

15:37 - Does Ruffed Grouse Society do actual forestry? What do they do on the ground? 

17:47 - Species of Greatest Conservation Concern in multiple states... What's going on, how did they get to this state and what are some of the problems?

23:45 - Forest Conservation 101. Getting outdoor enthusiasts more engaged in ecology and forest conservation.

29:15 - How can a regular Joe/Jane who wants to get engaged with forest conservation across the country get the big picture with limited time?

32:45 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 

34:50 - Climate change regarding forestry mitigation, grouse and personal experience. 

43:08 - What can our hunting and angling communities be doing to move the needle regarding climate change?

47:49 - What is the next step for conservation and shaping our future?

55:11 - Partnerships and collaboratives with land owners to find common values in order to move forward.

57:30 - Learn more about Todd's awesome podcast.

1:00:00 - Parting words of wisdom from Todd Waldron... checkout the cool work that is going on with habitat restoration from the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society. 

 

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]]> 3902 no What the bipartisan infrastructure package and the reconciliation process means for conservation and hunters and anglers with Abby Tinsley of the National Wildlife Federation. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/whatthe-bipartisaninfrastructurepackage-and-thereconciliationprocess-meansfor-conservation-andhunters-and-anglerswithabbytinsley-of-thenationalwildl/ Aaron sits down with Abby Tinsley, the Associate Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs for the National Wildlife Federation. They discuss the process of “reconciliation” how it works, what it will do, and what it means for hunting, angling, and conservation. They cover the bipartisan infrastructure package, why we need it, how it will help hunters and anglers, and how the infrastructure package relates to the reconciliation process. These are tough processes to digest but have huge implications for the lands and waters that support hunting and angling. The idea behind this podcast is to help the average person gain a basic understanding of the various developments and what will happen over the coming weeks and months.  For a quick and inciteful look at your government in action, you won’t want to miss this one! For more information on infrastructure investments and opportunities see this link: https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2021/02-24-21_Jobs-Restoration-and-Resilience-for-the-21st-Century Testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by President and CEO of NWF, Collin O’Mara: https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/9D69DE42-63C7-40CE-8E7F-722A64498265 More on the bipartisan infrastructure package: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-28-21-Bipartisan-Infrastructure-Framework Nature based infrastructure and climate solutions: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-29-21-Nature-Based-Solutions Infrastructure Bill aiding the Great Lakes: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/8-2-21-Bipartisan_Infrastructure_Adds_$1_Billion_for_Great_Lakes_Restoration Show Notes: 2:25 - Background on podcast guest, Abby Tinsley. 3:10 - What have Aaron and Abby been doing outside recently? Beaches, kayaking, gearing up for hunting season, canning veggies and backpacking. 5:30 - "Reconciliation 101"  9:00 - What happened with the recent fire drill/oversight in the reconciliation bill? People wanted this bill to be 10 trillion, then 6 trillion and now 3.5 trillion dollars... People forgot that lands and water and rural areas need funding. 11:45 - What exactly was that "Pre-Money Scramble" when there wasn't any funding in there for the BLM? The sausage making! 13:47 - Congress is going to return after congressional recess & then what happens? 17:23 - How do you prepare and package the bills? What gets to be a part of the pie? 19:15 - A deeper look at the 3.5 trillion dollars. How is it paid for and when is this funding spread out?  21:00 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 23:00 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation interface and a few examples on what natural infrastructure entails. 25:35 - Wildlife crossings are an example of the types of projects that could receive funding. Why are these real life projects important? 28:13 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation have to do with one another?   31:10 - What's next on the Hill? 33:00 - When do we expect all of this to start being implemented? 34:18 - What is the procedure for the next steps in terms of the funding getting to each state and programs?  38:54 - Unpacking the use of the funding (old bridges, old schools). 42:24 - Cool infrastructure opportunities and the hunting and fishing connection. 44:10 - Closing statements on infrastructure and reconciliation from Abby Tinsley. There is still time to make it look the way you want it to look so TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS how important you think it is to balance the needs across states. It's time to go to bat and communicate with your member of congress!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:22:06 -0000 What the bipartisan infrastructure package and the reconciliation process means for conservation and hunters and anglers with Abby Tinsley of the National Wildlife Federation. full 71 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Abby Tinsley, the Associate Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs for the National Wildlife Federation. They discuss the process of “reconciliation” how it works, what it will do, and what it means for hunting, angling... Aaron sits down with Abby Tinsley, the Associate Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs for the National Wildlife Federation. They discuss the process of “reconciliation” how it works, what it will do, and what it means for hunting, angling, and conservation. They cover the bipartisan infrastructure package, why we need it, how it will help hunters and anglers, and how the infrastructure package relates to the reconciliation process. These are tough processes to digest but have huge implications for the lands and waters that support hunting and angling. The idea behind this podcast is to help the average person gain a basic understanding of the various developments and what will happen over the coming weeks and months.  For a quick and inciteful look at your government in action, you won’t want to miss this one! For more information on infrastructure investments and opportunities see this link: https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2021/02-24-21_Jobs-Restoration-and-Resilience-for-the-21st-Century Testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by President and CEO of NWF, Collin O’Mara: https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/9D69DE42-63C7-40CE-8E7F-722A64498265 More on the bipartisan infrastructure package: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-28-21-Bipartisan-Infrastructure-Framework Nature based infrastructure and climate solutions: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-29-21-Nature-Based-Solutions Infrastructure Bill aiding the Great Lakes: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/8-2-21-Bipartisan_Infrastructure_Adds_$1_Billion_for_Great_Lakes_Restoration Show Notes: 2:25 - Background on podcast guest, Abby Tinsley. 3:10 - What have Aaron and Abby been doing outside recently? Beaches, kayaking, gearing up for hunting season, canning veggies and backpacking. 5:30 - "Reconciliation 101"  9:00 - What happened with the recent fire drill/oversight in the reconciliation bill? People wanted this bill to be 10 trillion, then 6 trillion and now 3.5 trillion dollars... People forgot that lands and water and rural areas need funding. 11:45 - What exactly was that "Pre-Money Scramble" when there wasn't any funding in there for the BLM? The sausage making! 13:47 - Congress is going to return after congressional recess & then what happens? 17:23 - How do you prepare and package the bills? What gets to be a part of the pie? 19:15 - A deeper look at the 3.5 trillion dollars. How is it paid for and when is this funding spread out?  21:00 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! 23:00 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation interface and a few examples on what natural infrastructure entails. 25:35 - Wildlife crossings are an example of the types of projects that could receive funding. Why are these real life projects important? 28:13 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation have to do with one another?   31:10 - What's next on the Hill? 33:00 - When do we expect all of this to start being implemented? 34:18 - What is the procedure for the next steps in terms of the funding getting to each state and programs?  38:54 - Unpacking the use of the funding (old bridges, old schools). 42:24 - Cool infrastructure opportunities and the hunting and fishing connection. 44:10 - Closing statements on infrastructure and reconciliation from Abby Tinsley. There is still time to make it look the way you want it to look so TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS how important you think it is to balance the needs across states. It's time to go to bat and communicate with your member of congress!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Abby Tinsley, the Associate Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs for the National Wildlife Federation. They discuss the process of “reconciliation” how it works, what it will do, and what it means for hunting, angling, and conservation. They cover the bipartisan infrastructure package, why we need it, how it will help hunters and anglers, and how the infrastructure package relates to the reconciliation process. These are tough processes to digest but have huge implications for the lands and waters that support hunting and angling. The idea behind this podcast is to help the average person gain a basic understanding of the various developments and what will happen over the coming weeks and months.  For a quick and inciteful look at your government in action, you won’t want to miss this one!

For more information on infrastructure investments and opportunities see this link: https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2021/02-24-21_Jobs-Restoration-and-Resilience-for-the-21st-Century

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by President and CEO of NWF, Collin O’Mara: https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/9D69DE42-63C7-40CE-8E7F-722A64498265

More on the bipartisan infrastructure package: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-28-21-Bipartisan-Infrastructure-Framework

Nature based infrastructure and climate solutions: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/7-29-21-Nature-Based-Solutions

Infrastructure Bill aiding the Great Lakes: https://nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/8-2-21-Bipartisan_Infrastructure_Adds_$1_Billion_for_Great_Lakes_Restoration

Show Notes:

2:25 - Background on podcast guest, Abby Tinsley.

3:10 - What have Aaron and Abby been doing outside recently? Beaches, kayaking, gearing up for hunting season, canning veggies and backpacking.

5:30 - "Reconciliation 101" 

9:00 - What happened with the recent fire drill/oversight in the reconciliation bill? People wanted this bill to be 10 trillion, then 6 trillion and now 3.5 trillion dollars... People forgot that lands and water and rural areas need funding.

11:45 - What exactly was that "Pre-Money Scramble" when there wasn't any funding in there for the BLM? The sausage making!

13:47 - Congress is going to return after congressional recess & then what happens?

17:23 - How do you prepare and package the bills? What gets to be a part of the pie?

19:15 - A deeper look at the 3.5 trillion dollars. How is it paid for and when is this funding spread out? 

21:00 - A message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!

23:00 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation interface and a few examples on what natural infrastructure entails.

25:35 - Wildlife crossings are an example of the types of projects that could receive funding. Why are these real life projects important?

28:13 - How does infrastructure and reconciliation have to do with one another?  

31:10 - What's next on the Hill?

33:00 - When do we expect all of this to start being implemented?

34:18 - What is the procedure for the next steps in terms of the funding getting to each state and programs? 

38:54 - Unpacking the use of the funding (old bridges, old schools).

42:24 - Cool infrastructure opportunities and the hunting and fishing connection.

44:10 - Closing statements on infrastructure and reconciliation from Abby Tinsley. There is still time to make it look the way you want it to look so TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS how important you think it is to balance the needs across states. It's time to go to bat and communicate with your member of congress!

 

 

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]]> 2911 no A New Era of Innovation and R3 with Mike Worley of Georgia Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/a-new-era-of-innovation-and-r3-with-mike-worley-of-georgia-wildlife-federation/ Aaron heads to Georgia for a chat with Mike Worley, Executive Director of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). They explore GWF’s groundbreaking work to bring the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters into an innovative, adaptive, and effective space that better adapts to changing demographics and the needs of younger and more diverse potential hunters. Topics include GWF and partner’s “Field to Fork” program, GWF’s “Academics Afield” program and their efforts to serve historically black colleges and universities. They also provide a little background into the history of Georgia Wildlife Federation and the big conservation issues in GA. Be sure to visit Georgia Wildlife Federation's official website: https://gwf.org Show notes: 3:33 - What has Mike Worley been doing outside lately? 4:25 - When does duck season get rolling? 6:20 - 13' long alligators that weigh 900 lbs... 8:17 - The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a conservation powerhouse. 10:57 - What is Mike dealing with that has the most immediate need? 14:34 - Georgia Wildlife Federation upcoming events and opportunities to learn. 17:00 - Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 19:52 - Why Georgia Wildlife Federation puts outreach and advocacy first.  33:51 - How does GWF mechanically put outreach and advocacy opportunities together.  40:50 - Do the participants show up in other spaces? 50:04 - What is one of the coolest things you've seen when talking to the newer hunting community? Different reasons people choose to hunt. 54:55 - Georgia Wildlife Federation likes to try new things and succeed! You have to be willing to try things differently, especially with R3.  57:08 - Closing statement... "Takes somebody hunting and enjoy it!"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:30:00 -0000 A New Era of Innovation and R3 with Mike Worley of Georgia Wildlife Federation full 70 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron heads to Georgia for a chat with Mike Worley, Executive Director of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). They explore GWF’s groundbreaking work to bring the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters into an innovative, adaptive, and... Aaron heads to Georgia for a chat with Mike Worley, Executive Director of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). They explore GWF’s groundbreaking work to bring the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters into an innovative, adaptive, and effective space that better adapts to changing demographics and the needs of younger and more diverse potential hunters. Topics include GWF and partner’s “Field to Fork” program, GWF’s “Academics Afield” program and their efforts to serve historically black colleges and universities. They also provide a little background into the history of Georgia Wildlife Federation and the big conservation issues in GA. Be sure to visit Georgia Wildlife Federation's official website: https://gwf.org Show notes: 3:33 - What has Mike Worley been doing outside lately? 4:25 - When does duck season get rolling? 6:20 - 13' long alligators that weigh 900 lbs... 8:17 - The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a conservation powerhouse. 10:57 - What is Mike dealing with that has the most immediate need? 14:34 - Georgia Wildlife Federation upcoming events and opportunities to learn. 17:00 - Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. 19:52 - Why Georgia Wildlife Federation puts outreach and advocacy first.  33:51 - How does GWF mechanically put outreach and advocacy opportunities together.  40:50 - Do the participants show up in other spaces? 50:04 - What is one of the coolest things you've seen when talking to the newer hunting community? Different reasons people choose to hunt. 54:55 - Georgia Wildlife Federation likes to try new things and succeed! You have to be willing to try things differently, especially with R3.  57:08 - Closing statement... "Takes somebody hunting and enjoy it!"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron heads to Georgia for a chat with Mike Worley, Executive Director of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). They explore GWF’s groundbreaking work to bring the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters into an innovative, adaptive, and effective space that better adapts to changing demographics and the needs of younger and more diverse potential hunters. Topics include GWF and partner’s “Field to Fork” program, GWF’s “Academics Afield” program and their efforts to serve historically black colleges and universities. They also provide a little background into the history of Georgia Wildlife Federation and the big conservation issues in GA.

Be sure to visit Georgia Wildlife Federation's official website: https://gwf.org

Show notes:

3:33 - What has Mike Worley been doing outside lately?

4:25 - When does duck season get rolling?

6:20 - 13' long alligators that weigh 900 lbs...

8:17 - The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a conservation powerhouse.

10:57 - What is Mike dealing with that has the most immediate need?

14:34 - Georgia Wildlife Federation upcoming events and opportunities to learn.

17:00 - Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.

19:52 - Why Georgia Wildlife Federation puts outreach and advocacy first. 

33:51 - How does GWF mechanically put outreach and advocacy opportunities together. 

40:50 - Do the participants show up in other spaces?

50:04 - What is one of the coolest things you've seen when talking to the newer hunting community? Different reasons people choose to hunt.

54:55 - Georgia Wildlife Federation likes to try new things and succeed! You have to be willing to try things differently, especially with R3. 

57:08 - Closing statement... "Takes somebody hunting and enjoy it!"

 

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]]> 3542 no From the City to the Woods: Getting it Done with Patience, Persistence and Public Transportation with Cliff Cadet. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/cliff-cadet/ Aaron sits down with Cliff Cadet of UrbanArcheryNYC. They cover getting into hunting as an adult while living in the middle of New York City. Cliff shares his personal history, the journey that brought him to hunting, and the passion he now has for archery and hunting. Cliff also shares what it’s like to use trains and busses to get to his hunting spots and how he has immersed in the hunting culture and become a sporting ambassador and communicator. 1:00 - Intro and background on Cliff Cadet. 2:00 - Getting outdoors in the New York City metropolitan area recently during the pandemic. 4:20 - Born and raised in Brooklyn. Cliff’s story behind how he got into hunting as a first generation. 11:36 - What was Cliff’s biggest epiphany and reason behind going all the way in with hunting. 18:03 - Hunting is the great equalizer. Cliff reflects on this perspective. 21:48 - How do you make it happen as an urban hunter/anger? Public transportation and Public land! 27:47 - Using public transportation and helping fellow travelers understand the difference between hunting camo and military camo. 29:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswoman. 30:00 - Cliff’s favorite species and strategies to hunt. 33:33 - Collaboration with Outdoor Life and trajectory in media and conservation.  39:07 - Cliff’s children’s response to hunting. Getting outside is always a good idea! 42:47 - Future plans and projects in conservation.  46:00 - What Cliff would like to tell the non-hunting public. 49:37 - Cliff’s parting words. There’s no excuse get outside, even if you are in an urban environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:45:43 -0000 From the City to the Woods: Getting it Done with Patience, Persistence and Public Transportation with Cliff Cadet. full 69 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Cliff Cadet of UrbanArcheryNYC. They cover getting into hunting as an adult while living in the middle of New York City. Cliff shares his personal history, the journey that brought him to hunting, and the passion he now has for a... Aaron sits down with Cliff Cadet of UrbanArcheryNYC. They cover getting into hunting as an adult while living in the middle of New York City. Cliff shares his personal history, the journey that brought him to hunting, and the passion he now has for archery and hunting. Cliff also shares what it’s like to use trains and busses to get to his hunting spots and how he has immersed in the hunting culture and become a sporting ambassador and communicator. 1:00 - Intro and background on Cliff Cadet. 2:00 - Getting outdoors in the New York City metropolitan area recently during the pandemic. 4:20 - Born and raised in Brooklyn. Cliff’s story behind how he got into hunting as a first generation. 11:36 - What was Cliff’s biggest epiphany and reason behind going all the way in with hunting. 18:03 - Hunting is the great equalizer. Cliff reflects on this perspective. 21:48 - How do you make it happen as an urban hunter/anger? Public transportation and Public land! 27:47 - Using public transportation and helping fellow travelers understand the difference between hunting camo and military camo. 29:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswoman. 30:00 - Cliff’s favorite species and strategies to hunt. 33:33 - Collaboration with Outdoor Life and trajectory in media and conservation.  39:07 - Cliff’s children’s response to hunting. Getting outside is always a good idea! 42:47 - Future plans and projects in conservation.  46:00 - What Cliff would like to tell the non-hunting public. 49:37 - Cliff’s parting words. There’s no excuse get outside, even if you are in an urban environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Cliff Cadet of UrbanArcheryNYC. They cover getting into hunting as an adult while living in the middle of New York City. Cliff shares his personal history, the journey that brought him to hunting, and the passion he now has for archery and hunting. Cliff also shares what it’s like to use trains and busses to get to his hunting spots and how he has immersed in the hunting culture and become a sporting ambassador and communicator.

1:00 - Intro and background on Cliff Cadet.

2:00 - Getting outdoors in the New York City metropolitan area recently during the pandemic.

4:20 - Born and raised in Brooklyn. Cliff’s story behind how he got into hunting as a first generation.

11:36 - What was Cliff’s biggest epiphany and reason behind going all the way in with hunting.

18:03 - Hunting is the great equalizer. Cliff reflects on this perspective.

21:48 - How do you make it happen as an urban hunter/anger? Public transportation and Public land!

27:47 - Using public transportation and helping fellow travelers understand the difference between hunting camo and military camo.

29:05 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswoman.

30:00 - Cliff’s favorite species and strategies to hunt.

33:33 - Collaboration with Outdoor Life and trajectory in media and conservation. 

39:07 - Cliff’s children’s response to hunting. Getting outside is always a good idea!

42:47 - Future plans and projects in conservation. 

46:00 - What Cliff would like to tell the non-hunting public.

49:37 - Cliff’s parting words. There’s no excuse get outside, even if you are in an urban environment.

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]]> 3230 no ”Arctic Dreams” with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/artic-dreams-with-thor-tingey-co-founder-and-owner-of-alpacka-rafts/ Aaron sits down with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. Thor has traveled extensively in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in Alaska using his company’s specialized rafts that he developed to do traverses across Alaska. We cover the uniqueness of the refuge and why it should be protected, how he got into these big traverses, his experiences in Alaska including his recent trip through the refuge, and how he and his mother developed Alpacka Rafts. We also talk about camping and outdoor travel with children, a caribou hunt, and fishing for Arctic char.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:21:00 -0000 ”Arctic Dreams” with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. full 68 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. Thor has traveled extensively in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in Alaska using his company’s specialized rafts that he developed to do traverses across Alaska. We cover... Aaron sits down with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. Thor has traveled extensively in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in Alaska using his company’s specialized rafts that he developed to do traverses across Alaska. We cover the uniqueness of the refuge and why it should be protected, how he got into these big traverses, his experiences in Alaska including his recent trip through the refuge, and how he and his mother developed Alpacka Rafts. We also talk about camping and outdoor travel with children, a caribou hunt, and fishing for Arctic char.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Thor Tingey co-founder and owner of Alpacka Rafts. Thor has traveled extensively in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in Alaska using his company’s specialized rafts that he developed to do traverses across Alaska. We cover the uniqueness of the refuge and why it should be protected, how he got into these big traverses, his experiences in Alaska including his recent trip through the refuge, and how he and his mother developed Alpacka Rafts. We also talk about camping and outdoor travel with children, a caribou hunt, and fishing for Arctic char.

 

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]]> 3605 no The History of Sporting Journalism, current issues & the "Conservation Obligation" featuring Andrew McKean of Outdoor Life magazine. https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-history-of-sporting-journalism-and-the-conservation-obligation-featuring-andrew-mckean-of-outdoor-life-magazine/ After a break to refresh, Aaron sits down with Andrew McKean, one of the most respected outdoors journalists and the current hunting and conservation editor of Outdoor Life magazine. We talk the history of Outdoor Life and sporting journalism, the latest sporting issues and how they can either connect or divide our community, and the “conservation obligation”. We also discuss the public lands owner movement and how it could be more inclusive for all conservationists and overall trends in the sporting conservation arena. Check out Outdoor Life here: https://www.outdoorlife.com/ Check out Andrew’s podcast, “On Gravel”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-gravel/id1429069645 Show notes: 1:35 - Heat wave across the west. 2:36 - Meet Andrew McKean, learn about his background in hunter and angler information and education.   3:30 - What has Andrew been doing outside recently... conservation and his recent involvement with nocturnal posse of Texas hog hunters.  7:08 - How Andrew got to Montana as a journalist, the public value of conservation and growing up on a farm as a squirrel hunter with "The Missouri Promise". 10:07 - The infrastructure built around conservation is intact and thorough in Missouri but the care and maintenance required.  11:23 - The current infrastructure projects and policy that NWF Outdoors is working on. 12:43 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis! Listen to the Artemis podcast wherever you gather podcasts. 14:07 - The history and structure of outdoor journalism with a deeper look at Outdoor Life magazine. Why Andrew thinks it is a happy time for outdoor journalism.  22:20 - Exploring multiple avenues as a journalist and covering important issues such as guns and wildlife conservation. The second amendment.  25:35 - Wildlife is a public resource. "Just like our air and our water, it requires constant attention." 28:48 - Hunting and fishing access. Working with private land owners with a closer look at what has been unfolding in Montana. "We can't be single issue voters, no matter what the issue is." 35:30 - Public land owners & public land hunters. Andrew presents a different way of looking at this broad issue. 40:08 - States that may not have public land or accessible private land or waterways but have a strong cultural connection with conservation and their public trust doctrine. The flame of the blue collar conservationist is still being carried in upper midwest - otherwise known as the "Rust Belt". 42:24 - Looking forward instead of looking back when it comes to the outcome or consequences of some of the conservation issues we are dealing with at this time. What is habitat for the hunting community and where is the funding coming from. 47:46 - Speaking in an authentic and respectful way and our obligation as hunters in general.  55:20 - Andrew encourages every listener to become a hunter education instructor.  59:48 - "The Conservation Obligation" and getting people more engaged in conservation.  1:03:00 - Going back in time to go forward in time. Looking back at the history of the National Wildlife Federation and a big shout out to Aaron Kindle for his work and engagement on this podcast. 1:04:00 - A note on the creation of the NWF in 1936.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0000 The History of Sporting Journalism, current issues & the "Conservation Obligation" featuring Andrew McKean of Outdoor Life magazine. full 67 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors After a break to refresh, Aaron sits down with Andrew McKean, one of the most respected outdoors journalists and the current hunting and conservation editor of Outdoor Life magazine. We talk the history of Outdoor Life and sporting journalism, the la... After a break to refresh, Aaron sits down with Andrew McKean, one of the most respected outdoors journalists and the current hunting and conservation editor of Outdoor Life magazine. We talk the history of Outdoor Life and sporting journalism, the latest sporting issues and how they can either connect or divide our community, and the “conservation obligation”. We also discuss the public lands owner movement and how it could be more inclusive for all conservationists and overall trends in the sporting conservation arena. Check out Outdoor Life here: https://www.outdoorlife.com/ Check out Andrew’s podcast, “On Gravel”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-gravel/id1429069645 Show notes: 1:35 - Heat wave across the west. 2:36 - Meet Andrew McKean, learn about his background in hunter and angler information and education.   3:30 - What has Andrew been doing outside recently... conservation and his recent involvement with nocturnal posse of Texas hog hunters.  7:08 - How Andrew got to Montana as a journalist, the public value of conservation and growing up on a farm as a squirrel hunter with "The Missouri Promise". 10:07 - The infrastructure built around conservation is intact and thorough in Missouri but the care and maintenance required.  11:23 - The current infrastructure projects and policy that NWF Outdoors is working on. 12:43 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis! Listen to the Artemis podcast wherever you gather podcasts. 14:07 - The history and structure of outdoor journalism with a deeper look at Outdoor Life magazine. Why Andrew thinks it is a happy time for outdoor journalism.  22:20 - Exploring multiple avenues as a journalist and covering important issues such as guns and wildlife conservation. The second amendment.  25:35 - Wildlife is a public resource. "Just like our air and our water, it requires constant attention." 28:48 - Hunting and fishing access. Working with private land owners with a closer look at what has been unfolding in Montana. "We can't be single issue voters, no matter what the issue is." 35:30 - Public land owners & public land hunters. Andrew presents a different way of looking at this broad issue. 40:08 - States that may not have public land or accessible private land or waterways but have a strong cultural connection with conservation and their public trust doctrine. The flame of the blue collar conservationist is still being carried in upper midwest - otherwise known as the "Rust Belt". 42:24 - Looking forward instead of looking back when it comes to the outcome or consequences of some of the conservation issues we are dealing with at this time. What is habitat for the hunting community and where is the funding coming from. 47:46 - Speaking in an authentic and respectful way and our obligation as hunters in general.  55:20 - Andrew encourages every listener to become a hunter education instructor.  59:48 - "The Conservation Obligation" and getting people more engaged in conservation.  1:03:00 - Going back in time to go forward in time. Looking back at the history of the National Wildlife Federation and a big shout out to Aaron Kindle for his work and engagement on this podcast. 1:04:00 - A note on the creation of the NWF in 1936.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a break to refresh, Aaron sits down with Andrew McKean, one of the most respected outdoors journalists and the current hunting and conservation editor of Outdoor Life magazine. We talk the history of Outdoor Life and sporting journalism, the latest sporting issues and how they can either connect or divide our community, and the “conservation obligation”. We also discuss the public lands owner movement and how it could be more inclusive for all conservationists and overall trends in the sporting conservation arena.

Check out Outdoor Life here:

https://www.outdoorlife.com/

Check out Andrew’s podcast, “On Gravel”:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-gravel/id1429069645

Show notes:

1:35 - Heat wave across the west.

2:36 - Meet Andrew McKean, learn about his background in hunter and angler information and education.  

3:30 - What has Andrew been doing outside recently... conservation and his recent involvement with nocturnal posse of Texas hog hunters. 

7:08 - How Andrew got to Montana as a journalist, the public value of conservation and growing up on a farm as a squirrel hunter with "The Missouri Promise".

10:07 - The infrastructure built around conservation is intact and thorough in Missouri but the care and maintenance required. 

11:23 - The current infrastructure projects and policy that NWF Outdoors is working on.

12:43 - Message from our partner podcast, Artemis! Listen to the Artemis podcast wherever you gather podcasts.

14:07 - The history and structure of outdoor journalism with a deeper look at Outdoor Life magazine. Why Andrew thinks it is a happy time for outdoor journalism. 

22:20 - Exploring multiple avenues as a journalist and covering important issues such as guns and wildlife conservation. The second amendment. 

25:35 - Wildlife is a public resource. "Just like our air and our water, it requires constant attention."

28:48 - Hunting and fishing access. Working with private land owners with a closer look at what has been unfolding in Montana. "We can't be single issue voters, no matter what the issue is."

35:30 - Public land owners & public land hunters. Andrew presents a different way of looking at this broad issue.

40:08 - States that may not have public land or accessible private land or waterways but have a strong cultural connection with conservation and their public trust doctrine. The flame of the blue collar conservationist is still being carried in upper midwest - otherwise known as the "Rust Belt".

42:24 - Looking forward instead of looking back when it comes to the outcome or consequences of some of the conservation issues we are dealing with at this time.

What is habitat for the hunting community and where is the funding coming from.

47:46 - Speaking in an authentic and respectful way and our obligation as hunters in general. 

55:20 - Andrew encourages every listener to become a hunter education instructor. 

59:48 - "The Conservation Obligation" and getting people more engaged in conservation. 

1:03:00 - Going back in time to go forward in time. Looking back at the history of the National Wildlife Federation and a big shout out to Aaron Kindle for his work and engagement on this podcast.

1:04:00 - A note on the creation of the NWF in 1936.

 

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]]> 4032 no Dust Off Your Dreams with Mandela Van Eeden https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/dust-off-your-dreams-with-mandela-van-eeden/ This week we are excited to feature a podcast from our partner, Artemis, and will head afield this week to talk with NWF Outdoor's newest member, storyteller and adventurer Mandela van Eeden. This episode was recorded on the edge of the forest near a meadow in Montana. Mandela's upbringing was split between South Africa, where her family harvested from the sea, and Montana - where they gratefully accepted the river's bounty. Mandela talks to us about connecting to place, pursuing your dreams, and how we can care for what sustains us. Plus, a black bear walks in on Marcia and Mandela mid-way through the episode. (No jokes, folks!) 4:00 All the 'boks' in Africa, which is Afrikaans for 'deer' (springbok, bontebok, gemsbok) 5:00 A childhood split between the African bush and Montana, leaving your heart in both 11:00 Three Gorges Dam & the Yangtze River 12:00 Storytelling with sound and music AND raft guiding both hemispheres 16:00 What's the core value that makes us do what we do? 18:00 The Oily River Rendezvous and seeing an oil spill from the river's view 19:00 "If you think you're too little to make a difference, you've obviously not spent the night with a mosquito." 22:00 "Grand Canyon pink" - a rattlesnake endemic to that space 24:00 Getting Primitive program gets kids into bushcrafting 27:00 Fish in one hand, shark in the other 30:00 Fly-fishing as a family affair 32:00 Podcast interrupted by a black bear... yep, bonafide bear strolling through! 37:00 The myriad of ways in which people gather from the sea 38:00 NWF Outdoors podcast, Vanishing Seasons 41:00 If you want to connect with a place... BE there. Fully present. Cease the wandering mind. 42:00 Yoga sutras written by Pantanjali 49:00 Connection to the outdoors through harvest + patience and mindfulness 50:00 The value of a mentor 54:00 Riverboarding the Grand Canyon for 15 days... the dream started with a flip. 56:00 Thalweg: the fastest current in the river 59:00 "Go into your dream closet and dust off some of those ones you've filed away." 1:03 Introducing family to game - antelope and bear... and recruiting a nephew into the ranks 1:06 Listen to what your body tells you to eat (plus, spearfishing) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:30:56 -0000 Dust Off Your Dreams with Mandela Van Eeden full 66 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors This week we are excited to feature a podcast from our partner, Artemis, and will head afield this week to talk with NWF Outdoor's newest member, storyteller and adventurer Mandela van Eeden. This episode was recorded on the edge of the forest near a... This week we are excited to feature a podcast from our partner, Artemis, and will head afield this week to talk with NWF Outdoor's newest member, storyteller and adventurer Mandela van Eeden. This episode was recorded on the edge of the forest near a meadow in Montana. Mandela's upbringing was split between South Africa, where her family harvested from the sea, and Montana - where they gratefully accepted the river's bounty. Mandela talks to us about connecting to place, pursuing your dreams, and how we can care for what sustains us. Plus, a black bear walks in on Marcia and Mandela mid-way through the episode. (No jokes, folks!) 4:00 All the 'boks' in Africa, which is Afrikaans for 'deer' (springbok, bontebok, gemsbok) 5:00 A childhood split between the African bush and Montana, leaving your heart in both 11:00 Three Gorges Dam & the Yangtze River 12:00 Storytelling with sound and music AND raft guiding both hemispheres 16:00 What's the core value that makes us do what we do? 18:00 The Oily River Rendezvous and seeing an oil spill from the river's view 19:00 "If you think you're too little to make a difference, you've obviously not spent the night with a mosquito." 22:00 "Grand Canyon pink" - a rattlesnake endemic to that space 24:00 Getting Primitive program gets kids into bushcrafting 27:00 Fish in one hand, shark in the other 30:00 Fly-fishing as a family affair 32:00 Podcast interrupted by a black bear... yep, bonafide bear strolling through! 37:00 The myriad of ways in which people gather from the sea 38:00 NWF Outdoors podcast, Vanishing Seasons 41:00 If you want to connect with a place... BE there. Fully present. Cease the wandering mind. 42:00 Yoga sutras written by Pantanjali 49:00 Connection to the outdoors through harvest + patience and mindfulness 50:00 The value of a mentor 54:00 Riverboarding the Grand Canyon for 15 days... the dream started with a flip. 56:00 Thalweg: the fastest current in the river 59:00 "Go into your dream closet and dust off some of those ones you've filed away." 1:03 Introducing family to game - antelope and bear... and recruiting a nephew into the ranks 1:06 Listen to what your body tells you to eat (plus, spearfishing) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are excited to feature a podcast from our partner, Artemis, and will head afield this week to talk with NWF Outdoor's newest member, storyteller and adventurer Mandela van Eeden. This episode was recorded on the edge of the forest near a meadow in Montana. Mandela's upbringing was split between South Africa, where her family harvested from the sea, and Montana - where they gratefully accepted the river's bounty. Mandela talks to us about connecting to place, pursuing your dreams, and how we can care for what sustains us. Plus, a black bear walks in on Marcia and Mandela mid-way through the episode. (No jokes, folks!)

4:00 All the 'boks' in Africa, which is Afrikaans for 'deer' (springbok, bontebok, gemsbok)

5:00 A childhood split between the African bush and Montana, leaving your heart in both

11:00 Three Gorges Dam & the Yangtze River

12:00 Storytelling with sound and music AND raft guiding both hemispheres

16:00 What's the core value that makes us do what we do?

18:00 The Oily River Rendezvous and seeing an oil spill from the river's view

19:00 "If you think you're too little to make a difference, you've obviously not spent the night with a mosquito."

22:00 "Grand Canyon pink" - a rattlesnake endemic to that space

24:00 Getting Primitive program gets kids into bushcrafting

27:00 Fish in one hand, shark in the other

30:00 Fly-fishing as a family affair

32:00 Podcast interrupted by a black bear... yep, bonafide bear strolling through!

37:00 The myriad of ways in which people gather from the sea

38:00 NWF Outdoors podcast, Vanishing Seasons

41:00 If you want to connect with a place... BE there. Fully present. Cease the wandering mind.

42:00 Yoga sutras written by Pantanjali

49:00 Connection to the outdoors through harvest + patience and mindfulness

50:00 The value of a mentor

54:00 Riverboarding the Grand Canyon for 15 days... the dream started with a flip.

56:00 Thalweg: the fastest current in the river

59:00 "Go into your dream closet and dust off some of those ones you've filed away."

1:03 Introducing family to game - antelope and bear... and recruiting a nephew into the ranks

1:06 Listen to what your body tells you to eat (plus, spearfishing)

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]]> 4192 no A Conservation Life - 30 years as a biologist, conservationist & pioneering force in the outdoors, with Dr. Mamie Parker, retired Assistant Director of Fisheries & Habitat Conservation for the USFWS https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/a-conservationlife30yearsas-abiologistconservationistpioneeringforce-inthe-outdoors-with-dr-mamie-parkerretiredassistantdirector-of-fisheries-habita/ It's been a long time coming but we finally had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Mamie Parker, an avid angler and former Assistant Director of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mamie is highly regarded as a pioneer in the field for women of color and has won numerous prestigious awards for her work in conservation including the highest award given to government employees for her leadership in the creation of the National Fish Habitat Action Partnership. Mamie was inspired by her mother who was an avid angler and outdoorswoman (before that was a coined term). Mamie continues to promote diversity in fisheries education and careers. She may be retired but she continues to work hard as an inspirational speaker and conservationist on the board of directors for numerous organizations including the National Wildlife Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:57:46 -0000 A Conservation Life - 30 years as a biologist, conservationist & pioneering force in the outdoors, with Dr. Mamie Parker, retired Assistant Director of Fisheries & Habitat Conservation for the USFWS full 65 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors It's been a long time coming but we finally had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Mamie Parker, an avid angler and former Assistant Director of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mamie is highly regarded as a... It's been a long time coming but we finally had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Mamie Parker, an avid angler and former Assistant Director of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mamie is highly regarded as a pioneer in the field for women of color and has won numerous prestigious awards for her work in conservation including the highest award given to government employees for her leadership in the creation of the National Fish Habitat Action Partnership. Mamie was inspired by her mother who was an avid angler and outdoorswoman (before that was a coined term). Mamie continues to promote diversity in fisheries education and careers. She may be retired but she continues to work hard as an inspirational speaker and conservationist on the board of directors for numerous organizations including the National Wildlife Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's been a long time coming but we finally had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Mamie Parker, an avid angler and former Assistant Director of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mamie is highly regarded as a pioneer in the field for women of color and has won numerous prestigious awards for her work in conservation including the highest award given to government employees for her leadership in the creation of the National Fish Habitat Action Partnership. Mamie was inspired by her mother who was an avid angler and outdoorswoman (before that was a coined term). Mamie continues to promote diversity in fisheries education and careers. She may be retired but she continues to work hard as an inspirational speaker and conservationist on the board of directors for numerous organizations including the National Wildlife Federation.

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]]> 3477 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 6 - A Florida Sporting Life with Travis Thompson https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-6-a-florida-sporting-life-with-travis-thompson/ In the sixth episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to Florida to visit with Travis Thompson, a fifth generation Floridian and hunting and fishing guide. Travis takes us on a multigeneration journey through a life in Florida hunting and fishing hundreds of days a year. He speaks of changes in waterfowl seasons and the difference in what ducks he hunts now compared to a decade ago. He explains how he's had to adapt to different species and different behaviors in his guiding business, and also shares anecdotes of odd things he's seeing and how he thinks hunters and anglers should engage in conservation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:14:48 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 6 - A Florida Sporting Life with Travis Thompson full 1 5 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In the sixth episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to Florida to visit with Travis Thompson, a fifth generation Floridian and hunting and fishing guide. Travis takes us on a multigeneration journey through a life in Florida hunting and fishing hundred... In the sixth episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to Florida to visit with Travis Thompson, a fifth generation Floridian and hunting and fishing guide. Travis takes us on a multigeneration journey through a life in Florida hunting and fishing hundreds of days a year. He speaks of changes in waterfowl seasons and the difference in what ducks he hunts now compared to a decade ago. He explains how he's had to adapt to different species and different behaviors in his guiding business, and also shares anecdotes of odd things he's seeing and how he thinks hunters and anglers should engage in conservation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the sixth episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to Florida to visit with Travis Thompson, a fifth generation Floridian and hunting and fishing guide. Travis takes us on a multigeneration journey through a life in Florida hunting and fishing hundreds of days a year. He speaks of changes in waterfowl seasons and the difference in what ducks he hunts now compared to a decade ago. He explains how he's had to adapt to different species and different behaviors in his guiding business, and also shares anecdotes of odd things he's seeing and how he thinks hunters and anglers should engage in conservation. 

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]]> 1764 no The Bureau of Land Management - What it Does, Why it's Important, and Why we Need a Leader Like Tracy Stone-Manning Running the BLM with Kathy Hadley, Gaspar Perricone, and Jess Peterson https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-bureauof-land-managementwhat-itdoeswhyitsimportantandwhy-we-need-a-leaderliketracy-stone-manningrunning-the-blm-with-kathy-hadleygaspar-perrico/ In this special episode Aaron sits down with three Westerners with extensive experience working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the nominee to lead the agency, Tracy Stone-Manning. We discuss the ins and outs of the BLM's mandates and mission, and how it affects hunters and anglers. We also cover Tracy's leadership style and some of our collective experiences working with her and witnessing her leadership capabilities.    Info about the Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/   NWF press release on Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/04-22-21-Stone-Manning-BLM-Nomination   Press release from NWF and affiliates supporting Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/06-04-21-NWF-Affiliates-Urge-Senate-to-Confirm-Tracy-Stone-Manning   Butte, MT's MT Standard newspaper editorial board letter in support of Tracy's nomination: https://mtstandard.com/opinion/editorial/standard-view-stone-manning-merits-daines-support-to-lead-blm/article_55bd1eae-e547-51ab-a47e-548a490a223a.html     Show notes: 2:30 – intro to guests 4:50 – a good hunting story from BLM lands 10:15 – the BLM mission and multiple use mandate and what is means for hunters and anglers 14:12 – the main things sportsmen and women should be paying attention to with respect to BLM lands 17:45 - how having the right leader makes a huge difference 21:25 – what the BLM’s multiple use mandate means for a grazing permitee 23:45 – what happens when conflict arises between user groups on BLM lands 27:15 – more overlap of public lands users and the necessity of a new way of thinking 29:45 – results of not having a BLM director for the past four plus years 32:30 – the honor and pride of being a career agency person back in the 80’s 33:30 – how Resource Management Plans (RMPs) suffered without a BLM director 37:15 – how a career stop for Tracy Stone-Manning that involved superfund cleanup and dam removal points to her abilities to effectively lead the BLM 45:55 – Jess’s experience with Tracy when she was Chief of Staff for then MT Governor, Steve Bullock 48:55 – what Tracy did to win over ranchers when she was working with Jess on sage-grouse conservation 51:40 – Gaspar’s experiences working with Tracy on an energy development proposal near the Great Sand Dunes National Park 57:45 – how Tracy can act as a public servant for the land, water, wildlife, and people 59:00 – the diverse people and experiences that led us to this podcast 1:01:00 – the concept of collective ownership of public lands and how it brings us together           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:48:20 -0000 The Bureau of Land Management - What it Does, Why it's Important, and Why we Need a Leader Like Tracy Stone-Manning Running the BLM with Kathy Hadley, Gaspar Perricone, and Jess Peterson full 63 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this special episode Aaron sits down with three Westerners with extensive experience working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the nominee to lead the agency, Tracy Stone-Manning. We discuss the ins and outs of the BLM's mandates and mi... In this special episode Aaron sits down with three Westerners with extensive experience working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the nominee to lead the agency, Tracy Stone-Manning. We discuss the ins and outs of the BLM's mandates and mission, and how it affects hunters and anglers. We also cover Tracy's leadership style and some of our collective experiences working with her and witnessing her leadership capabilities.    Info about the Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/   NWF press release on Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/04-22-21-Stone-Manning-BLM-Nomination   Press release from NWF and affiliates supporting Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/06-04-21-NWF-Affiliates-Urge-Senate-to-Confirm-Tracy-Stone-Manning   Butte, MT's MT Standard newspaper editorial board letter in support of Tracy's nomination: https://mtstandard.com/opinion/editorial/standard-view-stone-manning-merits-daines-support-to-lead-blm/article_55bd1eae-e547-51ab-a47e-548a490a223a.html     Show notes: 2:30 – intro to guests 4:50 – a good hunting story from BLM lands 10:15 – the BLM mission and multiple use mandate and what is means for hunters and anglers 14:12 – the main things sportsmen and women should be paying attention to with respect to BLM lands 17:45 - how having the right leader makes a huge difference 21:25 – what the BLM’s multiple use mandate means for a grazing permitee 23:45 – what happens when conflict arises between user groups on BLM lands 27:15 – more overlap of public lands users and the necessity of a new way of thinking 29:45 – results of not having a BLM director for the past four plus years 32:30 – the honor and pride of being a career agency person back in the 80’s 33:30 – how Resource Management Plans (RMPs) suffered without a BLM director 37:15 – how a career stop for Tracy Stone-Manning that involved superfund cleanup and dam removal points to her abilities to effectively lead the BLM 45:55 – Jess’s experience with Tracy when she was Chief of Staff for then MT Governor, Steve Bullock 48:55 – what Tracy did to win over ranchers when she was working with Jess on sage-grouse conservation 51:40 – Gaspar’s experiences working with Tracy on an energy development proposal near the Great Sand Dunes National Park 57:45 – how Tracy can act as a public servant for the land, water, wildlife, and people 59:00 – the diverse people and experiences that led us to this podcast 1:01:00 – the concept of collective ownership of public lands and how it brings us together           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special episode Aaron sits down with three Westerners with extensive experience working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the nominee to lead the agency, Tracy Stone-Manning. We discuss the ins and outs of the BLM's mandates and mission, and how it affects hunters and anglers. We also cover Tracy's leadership style and some of our collective experiences working with her and witnessing her leadership capabilities. 

 

Info about the Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/

 

NWF press release on Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/04-22-21-Stone-Manning-BLM-Nomination

 

Press release from NWF and affiliates supporting Tracy's nomination: https://www.nwf.org/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2021/06-04-21-NWF-Affiliates-Urge-Senate-to-Confirm-Tracy-Stone-Manning

 

Butte, MT's MT Standard newspaper editorial board letter in support of Tracy's nomination: https://mtstandard.com/opinion/editorial/standard-view-stone-manning-merits-daines-support-to-lead-blm/article_55bd1eae-e547-51ab-a47e-548a490a223a.html

 

 

Show notes:

2:30 – intro to guests

4:50 – a good hunting story from BLM lands

10:15 – the BLM mission and multiple use mandate and what is means for hunters and anglers

14:12 – the main things sportsmen and women should be paying attention to with respect to BLM lands

17:45 - how having the right leader makes a huge difference

21:25 – what the BLM’s multiple use mandate means for a grazing permitee

23:45 – what happens when conflict arises between user groups on BLM lands

27:15 – more overlap of public lands users and the necessity of a new way of thinking

29:45 – results of not having a BLM director for the past four plus years

32:30 – the honor and pride of being a career agency person back in the 80’s

33:30 – how Resource Management Plans (RMPs) suffered without a BLM director

37:15 – how a career stop for Tracy Stone-Manning that involved superfund cleanup and dam removal points to her abilities to effectively lead the BLM

45:55 – Jess’s experience with Tracy when she was Chief of Staff for then MT Governor, Steve Bullock

48:55 – what Tracy did to win over ranchers when she was working with Jess on sage-grouse conservation

51:40 – Gaspar’s experiences working with Tracy on an energy development proposal near the Great Sand Dunes National Park

57:45 – how Tracy can act as a public servant for the land, water, wildlife, and people

59:00 – the diverse people and experiences that led us to this podcast

1:01:00 – the concept of collective ownership of public lands and how it brings us together

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> 3904 no Endangered? This Week's Proposal to the List the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as Endangered and What Tools we Have to Bring it Back with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the N.A. Grouse Partnership https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/endangeredthis-weeks-proposal-tothelistthe-lesserprairie-chicken-asendangeredandwhattoolswe-have-to-bring-itbackwithtedkochexecutivedirectorof-nagp/ We sit down with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership to discuss the recent proposal on 5/26 to the list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. We cover how we got here, what we can do to bring the bird back from the brink, and some of the tools that can help get the job done.   Show notes: 1:10 - Intro to Ted Koch 2:25 - Ted and Aaron’s latest outdoor adventures 3:50 – what is the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 6:25 – how did we get to the need to list as an endangered species 9:10 – why the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was proposed for listing now 11:00 – what are next steps and what should we be paying attention to 16:18 – when the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was last hunted 17:50 – the various tools we can use to help recover the Lesser Prairie-Chicken starting with the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program 22:00 – The Grasslands Act and how it can help 25:10 – a big shout out to Aviva Glaser, NWF’s Director of Agriculture Policy, and her amazing work on prairie conservation 27:23 – what are the implications of climate change on the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 32:10 – what we know we can do right now to help 34:00 – the state of America’s prairies – how much we’ve lost 37:00 – a great story about grouse in Ted’s family 42:10 – the gift Ted gave his son later from that original hunt 43:10 – what can an average person do to help the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 46:30 – the grasslands need our help 47:45 – Lew Carpenter’s, NWF’s Director of Conservation Partnerships for NM, AZ, CO, and NE, role at the North America Grouse Partnership   Resources: The North American Grouse Partnership: http://www.grousepartners.org/   USFWS Press release on listing proposal: https://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=service-seeks-comment-on-proposal-to-list-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-&_ID=36914   Description of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesser_Prairie-Chicken/media-browser/163988331   Recent op-ed on Grasslands from the CEOs of National Wildlife Federation, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/528890-americas-dwindling-grasslands-require-action?rl=1   Link to NWF's Farm Bill work:  https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Our-Lands/Farm-Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 May 2021 16:13:21 -0000 Endangered? This Week's Proposal to the List the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as Endangered and What Tools we Have to Bring it Back with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the N.A. Grouse Partnership full 64 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors We sit down with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership to discuss the recent proposal on 5/26 to the list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. We cover how we got here, what we can do to bring t... We sit down with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership to discuss the recent proposal on 5/26 to the list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. We cover how we got here, what we can do to bring the bird back from the brink, and some of the tools that can help get the job done.   Show notes: 1:10 - Intro to Ted Koch 2:25 - Ted and Aaron’s latest outdoor adventures 3:50 – what is the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 6:25 – how did we get to the need to list as an endangered species 9:10 – why the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was proposed for listing now 11:00 – what are next steps and what should we be paying attention to 16:18 – when the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was last hunted 17:50 – the various tools we can use to help recover the Lesser Prairie-Chicken starting with the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program 22:00 – The Grasslands Act and how it can help 25:10 – a big shout out to Aviva Glaser, NWF’s Director of Agriculture Policy, and her amazing work on prairie conservation 27:23 – what are the implications of climate change on the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 32:10 – what we know we can do right now to help 34:00 – the state of America’s prairies – how much we’ve lost 37:00 – a great story about grouse in Ted’s family 42:10 – the gift Ted gave his son later from that original hunt 43:10 – what can an average person do to help the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken 46:30 – the grasslands need our help 47:45 – Lew Carpenter’s, NWF’s Director of Conservation Partnerships for NM, AZ, CO, and NE, role at the North America Grouse Partnership   Resources: The North American Grouse Partnership: http://www.grousepartners.org/   USFWS Press release on listing proposal: https://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=service-seeks-comment-on-proposal-to-list-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-&_ID=36914   Description of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesser_Prairie-Chicken/media-browser/163988331   Recent op-ed on Grasslands from the CEOs of National Wildlife Federation, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/528890-americas-dwindling-grasslands-require-action?rl=1   Link to NWF's Farm Bill work:  https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Our-Lands/Farm-Bill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We sit down with Ted Koch, Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership to discuss the recent proposal on 5/26 to the list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. We cover how we got here, what we can do to bring the bird back from the brink, and some of the tools that can help get the job done.

 

Show notes:

1:10 - Intro to Ted Koch

2:25 - Ted and Aaron’s latest outdoor adventures

3:50 – what is the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

6:25 – how did we get to the need to list as an endangered species

9:10 – why the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was proposed for listing now

11:00 – what are next steps and what should we be paying attention to

16:18 – when the Lesser Prairie-Chicken was last hunted

17:50 – the various tools we can use to help recover the Lesser Prairie-Chicken starting with the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program

22:00 – The Grasslands Act and how it can help

25:10 – a big shout out to Aviva Glaser, NWF’s Director of Agriculture Policy, and her amazing work on prairie conservation

27:23 – what are the implications of climate change on the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

32:10 – what we know we can do right now to help

34:00 – the state of America’s prairies – how much we’ve lost

37:00 – a great story about grouse in Ted’s family

42:10 – the gift Ted gave his son later from that original hunt

43:10 – what can an average person do to help the prairies and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

46:30 – the grasslands need our help

47:45 – Lew Carpenter’s, NWF’s Director of Conservation Partnerships for NM, AZ, CO, and NE, role at the North America Grouse Partnership

 

Resources:

The North American Grouse Partnership:

http://www.grousepartners.org/

 

USFWS Press release on listing proposal:

https://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=service-seeks-comment-on-proposal-to-list-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-&_ID=36914

 

Description of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lesser_Prairie-Chicken/media-browser/163988331

 

Recent op-ed on Grasslands from the CEOs of National Wildlife Federation, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation:

https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/528890-americas-dwindling-grasslands-require-action?rl=1

 

Link to NWF's Farm Bill work: 

https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Our-Lands/Farm-Bill

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]]> 3059 no The Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Plan and what it means for Hunters and Anglers with Collin O’ Mara, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-conservingand-restoring-america-thebeautifulplanandwhatit-means-for-huntersandanglers-with-collino-mara-president-and-ceo-ofthe-national-wildlif/ We sit down with Collin to talk about the recently released, "Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful" plan, formerly known as 30x30.  We cover the plan's aim, its genesis, what we hope it does, how it can benefit hunters and anglers, and how average folks can get engaged.    Find the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Plan here: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/report-conserving-and-restoring-america-the-beautiful-2021.pdf More hunting and fishing specific info on 30x30 here: https://www.huntfish3030.com/   Show Notes: 3:45 - 30x30/Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful – what it is and why we need it 6:30 - Where did the 30x30 concept come from 9:37 - “protection” compared to “conservation” 12:30 - What the plan does for hunters and anglers 16:00 - how the plan intersects with other initiatives from the Biden administration and examples of how they benefit habitats, hunting and fishing 19:45 - Economic development and job creation restoring degraded landscapes 23:25 - A Cooper’s Hawk interrupts the show! 24:18 - The six principles of the plan 27:53 - What an average hunter/angler can do to get engaged 30:58 - Resilience – what it is and why it matters 38:08 - The non-partisan nature of conservation and restoration 39:14 – an unprecedented opportunity 42:00 - Collin out to Colorado in the near future for some hunting?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 May 2021 19:06:18 -0000 The Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Plan and what it means for Hunters and Anglers with Collin O’ Mara, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation full 1 62 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors We sit down with Collin to talk about the recently released, "Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful" plan, formerly known as 30x30.  We cover the plan's aim, its genesis, what we hope it does, how it can benefit hunters and anglers, and how ... We sit down with Collin to talk about the recently released, "Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful" plan, formerly known as 30x30.  We cover the plan's aim, its genesis, what we hope it does, how it can benefit hunters and anglers, and how average folks can get engaged.    Find the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Plan here: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/report-conserving-and-restoring-america-the-beautiful-2021.pdf More hunting and fishing specific info on 30x30 here: https://www.huntfish3030.com/   Show Notes: 3:45 - 30x30/Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful – what it is and why we need it 6:30 - Where did the 30x30 concept come from 9:37 - “protection” compared to “conservation” 12:30 - What the plan does for hunters and anglers 16:00 - how the plan intersects with other initiatives from the Biden administration and examples of how they benefit habitats, hunting and fishing 19:45 - Economic development and job creation restoring degraded landscapes 23:25 - A Cooper’s Hawk interrupts the show! 24:18 - The six principles of the plan 27:53 - What an average hunter/angler can do to get engaged 30:58 - Resilience – what it is and why it matters 38:08 - The non-partisan nature of conservation and restoration 39:14 – an unprecedented opportunity 42:00 - Collin out to Colorado in the near future for some hunting?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We sit down with Collin to talk about the recently released, "Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful" plan, formerly known as 30x30.  We cover the plan's aim, its genesis, what we hope it does, how it can benefit hunters and anglers, and how average folks can get engaged. 

 

Find the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Plan here:

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/report-conserving-and-restoring-america-the-beautiful-2021.pdf

More hunting and fishing specific info on 30x30 here:

https://www.huntfish3030.com/

 

Show Notes:

3:45 - 30x30/Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful – what it is and why we need it

6:30 - Where did the 30x30 concept come from

9:37 - “protection” compared to “conservation”

12:30 - What the plan does for hunters and anglers

16:00 - how the plan intersects with other initiatives from the Biden administration and examples of how they benefit habitats, hunting and fishing

19:45 - Economic development and job creation restoring degraded landscapes

23:25 - A Cooper’s Hawk interrupts the show!

24:18 - The six principles of the plan

27:53 - What an average hunter/angler can do to get engaged

30:58 - Resilience – what it is and why it matters

38:08 - The non-partisan nature of conservation and restoration

39:14 – an unprecedented opportunity

42:00 - Collin out to Colorado in the near future for some hunting?

 

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]]> 2621 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 5 - Respect and Reflections on a Life Connected to the Mighty Pacific with Stevie Kapanui Parsons https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-5-respect-and-reflections-on-a-life-connected-to-the-mighty-pacific-with-stevie-kapanui-parsons/ For the 5th episode of Vanishing Seasons, we sit down with Stevie Kapanui Parsons, a native Hawaiian, wild harvester, and dedicated hunter and angler who now resides in Oregon. We explore changing ocean conditions, odd fish appearing in Oregon's oceans, indigenous hunting and gathering traditions, and a changing way of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 May 2021 17:33:48 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 5 - Respect and Reflections on a Life Connected to the Mighty Pacific with Stevie Kapanui Parsons full 1 5 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors For the 5th episode of Vanishing Seasons, we sit down with Stevie Kapanui Parsons, a native Hawaiian, wild harvester, and dedicated hunter and angler who now resides in Oregon. We explore changing ocean conditions, odd fish appearing in Oregon's ocea... For the 5th episode of Vanishing Seasons, we sit down with Stevie Kapanui Parsons, a native Hawaiian, wild harvester, and dedicated hunter and angler who now resides in Oregon. We explore changing ocean conditions, odd fish appearing in Oregon's oceans, indigenous hunting and gathering traditions, and a changing way of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the 5th episode of Vanishing Seasons, we sit down with Stevie Kapanui Parsons, a native Hawaiian, wild harvester, and dedicated hunter and angler who now resides in Oregon. We explore changing ocean conditions, odd fish appearing in Oregon's oceans, indigenous hunting and gathering traditions, and a changing way of life. 

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]]> 1848 no Life's Journey to Salmon and Conservation with Filmmaker and Podcaster, Mark Titus of Eva's Wild https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/lifes-journey-to-salmon-and-conservation-with-filmmaker-and-podcaster-mark-titus-of-evas-wild/ Aaron and Mark Titus enjoy a wide ranging chat about, salmon, conservation, Bristol Bay, and the twists and turns of life that lead you where you're supposed to go if you're willing to follow. We cover how Mark became a filmmaker and podcaster, the plight of salmon, and the latest with Bristol Bay along with the intent and aspirations of Mark's company, Eva's wild.    Mark's company and links to his films and podcast found at: https://www.evaswild.com/   Show notes: 3:00 – Mark’s recent steelhead and sea run cutthroat adventures 5:30 – how Mark’s father’s love of hunting and fishing got Mark to Washington State 8:50 – how Mark became a filmmaker 11:30 -Mark immersion as a filmmaker and winning the Washington state screenplay competition 16:10 – Mark’s first epiphany that drove him into making films about salmon 19:30 - why protecting pristine areas like Bristol Bay is better than having to restore places already degraded 22:15 – Mark’s next life events that led to filmmaking about Bristol Bay 28:00 - the plight of wild salmon 32:25 – the proposed Pebble Mine 36:50 – the utter insanity of developing the Pebble Mine 40:20 – the friction between user groups and how protecting Bristol Bay is an exception 43:00 – how wild salmon’s food value gets people more engaged and the founding of Eva’s Wild 47:20 – how taking an animal’s life and eating it can connect people to landscapes and incites love of landscapes and engagement in conservation 50:15 – gratitude replacing fear 52:05 – connecting instead of dividing 58:10 – the status of Bristol Bay and what we can do 1:00:30 – the move to permanent protection for Bristol Bay   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:06:16 -0000 Life's Journey to Salmon and Conservation with Filmmaker and Podcaster, Mark Titus of Eva's Wild full 61 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron and Mark Titus enjoy a wide ranging chat about, salmon, conservation, Bristol Bay, and the twists and turns of life that lead you where you're supposed to go if you're willing to follow. We cover how Mark became a filmmaker and podcaster, the p... Aaron and Mark Titus enjoy a wide ranging chat about, salmon, conservation, Bristol Bay, and the twists and turns of life that lead you where you're supposed to go if you're willing to follow. We cover how Mark became a filmmaker and podcaster, the plight of salmon, and the latest with Bristol Bay along with the intent and aspirations of Mark's company, Eva's wild.    Mark's company and links to his films and podcast found at: https://www.evaswild.com/   Show notes: 3:00 – Mark’s recent steelhead and sea run cutthroat adventures 5:30 – how Mark’s father’s love of hunting and fishing got Mark to Washington State 8:50 – how Mark became a filmmaker 11:30 -Mark immersion as a filmmaker and winning the Washington state screenplay competition 16:10 – Mark’s first epiphany that drove him into making films about salmon 19:30 - why protecting pristine areas like Bristol Bay is better than having to restore places already degraded 22:15 – Mark’s next life events that led to filmmaking about Bristol Bay 28:00 - the plight of wild salmon 32:25 – the proposed Pebble Mine 36:50 – the utter insanity of developing the Pebble Mine 40:20 – the friction between user groups and how protecting Bristol Bay is an exception 43:00 – how wild salmon’s food value gets people more engaged and the founding of Eva’s Wild 47:20 – how taking an animal’s life and eating it can connect people to landscapes and incites love of landscapes and engagement in conservation 50:15 – gratitude replacing fear 52:05 – connecting instead of dividing 58:10 – the status of Bristol Bay and what we can do 1:00:30 – the move to permanent protection for Bristol Bay   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron and Mark Titus enjoy a wide ranging chat about, salmon, conservation, Bristol Bay, and the twists and turns of life that lead you where you're supposed to go if you're willing to follow. We cover how Mark became a filmmaker and podcaster, the plight of salmon, and the latest with Bristol Bay along with the intent and aspirations of Mark's company, Eva's wild. 

 

Mark's company and links to his films and podcast found at: https://www.evaswild.com/

 

Show notes:

3:00 – Mark’s recent steelhead and sea run cutthroat adventures

5:30 – how Mark’s father’s love of hunting and fishing got Mark to Washington State

8:50 – how Mark became a filmmaker

11:30 -Mark immersion as a filmmaker and winning the Washington state screenplay competition

16:10 – Mark’s first epiphany that drove him into making films about salmon

19:30 - why protecting pristine areas like Bristol Bay is better than having to restore places already degraded

22:15 – Mark’s next life events that led to filmmaking about Bristol Bay

28:00 - the plight of wild salmon

32:25 – the proposed Pebble Mine

36:50 – the utter insanity of developing the Pebble Mine

40:20 – the friction between user groups and how protecting Bristol Bay is an exception

43:00 – how wild salmon’s food value gets people more engaged and the founding of Eva’s Wild

47:20 – how taking an animal’s life and eating it can connect people to landscapes and incites love of landscapes and engagement in conservation

50:15 – gratitude replacing fear

52:05 – connecting instead of dividing

58:10 – the status of Bristol Bay and what we can do

1:00:30 – the move to permanent protection for Bristol Bay

 

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]]> 3977 no From Vegetarian to Hunter and the Journeys that led to a Conservation Life with Tovar Cerulli https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/from-vegetarian-to-hunter-an-the-journeys-that-led-to-a-conservation-life-with-tovar-cerulli/ Aaron chats with Tovar Cerulli, speaker, conservationist, and author of the book, "Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance". We cover a life in the outdoors, the transition from vegetarian to vegan to hunter, his work in conservation, and making connections between people who care about wildlife.  https://tovarcerulli.com/ Show notes: 2:33 – Tovar’s early season kayak adventures 4:48 – Tovar’s childhood outdoors 6:45 – when, how, and why Tovar became a vegetarian 9:40 – the rationale and ideas that made Tovar shift away from vegetarianism 11:30 – when Tovar began to realize agriculture’s impact on wild animals 14:20 – Aaron’s animal ethics course in graduate school 16:45 – the transformation to hunting 20:38 – how Tovar received much less negative feedback about being a hunter than he thought he would 24:40 – peers and neighbors who helped Tovar establish his hunting identity 29:10 – Tovar never imagining being a hunter, a writer or a public speaker 30:45 – building bridges between hunters, environmentalists, and vegetarians 33:24 - Tovar’s journey into a professional life in conservation 36:40 – Tovar’s work on the “Relevancy Roadmap” 42:45 – how we can diversify wildlife funding and bring more people into conservation 49:20 – the resistance by users to pay for conservation 52:55 – talking about hunting in an inviting and connecting way 56:12 – not making assumptions about non-hunters 59:30 – the biggest issues facing hunters and anglers today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:43:49 -0000 From Vegetarian to Hunter and the Journeys that led to a Conservation Life with Tovar Cerulli full 60 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron chats with Tovar Cerulli, speaker, conservationist, and author of the book, "Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance". We cover a life in the outdoors, the transition from vegetarian to vegan to hunter, his work in conservation, a... Aaron chats with Tovar Cerulli, speaker, conservationist, and author of the book, "Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance". We cover a life in the outdoors, the transition from vegetarian to vegan to hunter, his work in conservation, and making connections between people who care about wildlife.  https://tovarcerulli.com/ Show notes: 2:33 – Tovar’s early season kayak adventures 4:48 – Tovar’s childhood outdoors 6:45 – when, how, and why Tovar became a vegetarian 9:40 – the rationale and ideas that made Tovar shift away from vegetarianism 11:30 – when Tovar began to realize agriculture’s impact on wild animals 14:20 – Aaron’s animal ethics course in graduate school 16:45 – the transformation to hunting 20:38 – how Tovar received much less negative feedback about being a hunter than he thought he would 24:40 – peers and neighbors who helped Tovar establish his hunting identity 29:10 – Tovar never imagining being a hunter, a writer or a public speaker 30:45 – building bridges between hunters, environmentalists, and vegetarians 33:24 - Tovar’s journey into a professional life in conservation 36:40 – Tovar’s work on the “Relevancy Roadmap” 42:45 – how we can diversify wildlife funding and bring more people into conservation 49:20 – the resistance by users to pay for conservation 52:55 – talking about hunting in an inviting and connecting way 56:12 – not making assumptions about non-hunters 59:30 – the biggest issues facing hunters and anglers today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron chats with Tovar Cerulli, speaker, conservationist, and author of the book, "Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance". We cover a life in the outdoors, the transition from vegetarian to vegan to hunter, his work in conservation, and making connections between people who care about wildlife. 

https://tovarcerulli.com/

Show notes:

2:33 – Tovar’s early season kayak adventures

4:48 – Tovar’s childhood outdoors

6:45 – when, how, and why Tovar became a vegetarian

9:40 – the rationale and ideas that made Tovar shift away from vegetarianism

11:30 – when Tovar began to realize agriculture’s impact on wild animals

14:20 – Aaron’s animal ethics course in graduate school

16:45 – the transformation to hunting

20:38 – how Tovar received much less negative feedback about being a hunter than he thought he would

24:40 – peers and neighbors who helped Tovar establish his hunting identity

29:10 – Tovar never imagining being a hunter, a writer or a public speaker

30:45 – building bridges between hunters, environmentalists, and vegetarians

33:24 - Tovar’s journey into a professional life in conservation

36:40 – Tovar’s work on the “Relevancy Roadmap”

42:45 – how we can diversify wildlife funding and bring more people into conservation

49:20 – the resistance by users to pay for conservation

52:55 – talking about hunting in an inviting and connecting way

56:12 – not making assumptions about non-hunters

59:30 – the biggest issues facing hunters and anglers today

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]]> 3962 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 4 - Michigan Musings on Climate and a Changing Way of Life with Nick Green https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-4-michigan-musings-on-climate-and-a-changing-way-of-life-with-nick-green/ In the fourth installment of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Nick Green, a Michigan native and avid outdoorsman. Nick speaks of changes in waterfowl migrations, lessons from an old timer, and water too warm for trout. Nick sees the need to help hunters and anglers see climate change on their terms in order to address the issues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:28:49 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 4 - Michigan Musings on Climate and a Changing Way of Life with Nick Green full 1 4 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In the fourth installment of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Nick Green, a Michigan native and avid outdoorsman. Nick speaks of changes in waterfowl migrations, lessons from an old timer, and water too warm for trout. Nick sees the need to help hunte... In the fourth installment of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Nick Green, a Michigan native and avid outdoorsman. Nick speaks of changes in waterfowl migrations, lessons from an old timer, and water too warm for trout. Nick sees the need to help hunters and anglers see climate change on their terms in order to address the issues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the fourth installment of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Nick Green, a Michigan native and avid outdoorsman. Nick speaks of changes in waterfowl migrations, lessons from an old timer, and water too warm for trout. Nick sees the need to help hunters and anglers see climate change on their terms in order to address the issues. 

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]]> 1223 no Inclusive Journeys into Hunting and Making the Outdoors Welcoming for All with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/inclusive-journeys-into-hunting-and-making-the-outdoors-welcoming-for-all-with-crystal-egli-of-inclusive-journeys/ Aaron sits down with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys to talk about her personal journeys into hunting, getting over her fear of firearms, connecting with Artemis, the digital "Green Book", and her work to make the outdoors more safe and accessible for all.     Crystal's organization, Inclusive Journeys - https://www.inclusivejourneys.com/   Crystal's journey to becoming a big game hunter Youtube series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm3BprUD81o&list=PLWGY7bVNQHtUJWk3df07FsByo8qVfYIJ3&index=1   Link to Crystal's outdoor media work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife - https://coloradooutdoorsmag.com/author/crystal-egli/   Show notes: 3:30 – Crystal’s latest outdoor adventures – taking her daughter fishing a dodging Colorado’s crazy weather while doing so 6:04 - Aaron’s time in the desert and 8 days with no screens 7:05 – Crystal’s migration from Vermont to L.A. and the consequences that led her to Colorado 12:04 - Crystal’s job with Colorado Parks and Wildlife 13:26 - how her job led her to hunting 14:55 – growing up with a fear of firearms, learning to face it, and eventually becoming comfortable 21:21 – harvesting her first animal and being proud of the food 23:31 – getting engaged with Artemis 28:05 – new and different entryways to hunting 29:40 – the origin story of Inclusive Journeys 33:10 – trying to get the data to make the case and create change 38:15 – the “Green Book” what it is, why it existed, and how Inclusive Journeys is mirroring some of that work 44:45 – changing and growing the outdoor community based on the data 48:40 – the opportunity to learn from mistakes and be better humans 51:18 – the hope for resetting our minds about inclusion and acceptance 54:28 – the things organizations can do to improve 58:45 – ways individuals can engage and improve 1:02:15 – Crystal’s plan for the hunting season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:56:16 -0000 Inclusive Journeys into Hunting and Making the Outdoors Welcoming for All with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys full 59 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys to talk about her personal journeys into hunting, getting over her fear of firearms, connecting with Artemis, the digital "Green Book", and her work to make the outdoors more safe and accessible... Aaron sits down with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys to talk about her personal journeys into hunting, getting over her fear of firearms, connecting with Artemis, the digital "Green Book", and her work to make the outdoors more safe and accessible for all.     Crystal's organization, Inclusive Journeys - https://www.inclusivejourneys.com/   Crystal's journey to becoming a big game hunter Youtube series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm3BprUD81o&list=PLWGY7bVNQHtUJWk3df07FsByo8qVfYIJ3&index=1   Link to Crystal's outdoor media work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife - https://coloradooutdoorsmag.com/author/crystal-egli/   Show notes: 3:30 – Crystal’s latest outdoor adventures – taking her daughter fishing a dodging Colorado’s crazy weather while doing so 6:04 - Aaron’s time in the desert and 8 days with no screens 7:05 – Crystal’s migration from Vermont to L.A. and the consequences that led her to Colorado 12:04 - Crystal’s job with Colorado Parks and Wildlife 13:26 - how her job led her to hunting 14:55 – growing up with a fear of firearms, learning to face it, and eventually becoming comfortable 21:21 – harvesting her first animal and being proud of the food 23:31 – getting engaged with Artemis 28:05 – new and different entryways to hunting 29:40 – the origin story of Inclusive Journeys 33:10 – trying to get the data to make the case and create change 38:15 – the “Green Book” what it is, why it existed, and how Inclusive Journeys is mirroring some of that work 44:45 – changing and growing the outdoor community based on the data 48:40 – the opportunity to learn from mistakes and be better humans 51:18 – the hope for resetting our minds about inclusion and acceptance 54:28 – the things organizations can do to improve 58:45 – ways individuals can engage and improve 1:02:15 – Crystal’s plan for the hunting season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys to talk about her personal journeys into hunting, getting over her fear of firearms, connecting with Artemis, the digital "Green Book", and her work to make the outdoors more safe and accessible for all.  

 

Crystal's organization, Inclusive Journeys - https://www.inclusivejourneys.com/

 

Crystal's journey to becoming a big game hunter Youtube series- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm3BprUD81o&list=PLWGY7bVNQHtUJWk3df07FsByo8qVfYIJ3&index=1

 

Link to Crystal's outdoor media work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife - https://coloradooutdoorsmag.com/author/crystal-egli/

 

Show notes:

3:30 – Crystal’s latest outdoor adventures – taking her daughter fishing a dodging Colorado’s crazy weather while doing so

6:04 - Aaron’s time in the desert and 8 days with no screens

7:05 – Crystal’s migration from Vermont to L.A. and the consequences that led her to Colorado

12:04 - Crystal’s job with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

13:26 - how her job led her to hunting

14:55 – growing up with a fear of firearms, learning to face it, and eventually becoming comfortable

21:21 – harvesting her first animal and being proud of the food

23:31 – getting engaged with Artemis

28:05 – new and different entryways to hunting

29:40 – the origin story of Inclusive Journeys

33:10 – trying to get the data to make the case and create change

38:15 – the “Green Book” what it is, why it existed, and how Inclusive Journeys is mirroring some of that work

44:45 – changing and growing the outdoor community based on the data

48:40 – the opportunity to learn from mistakes and be better humans

51:18 – the hope for resetting our minds about inclusion and acceptance

54:28 – the things organizations can do to improve

58:45 – ways individuals can engage and improve

1:02:15 – Crystal’s plan for the hunting season

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]]> 4087 no Spring Time Good Times - Hunting Sheds, Turkeys, and Great Ideas on Migration and Wildlife Connectivity with Jeremy Romero of the National Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/spring-time-good-timeshunting-shedsturkeys-and-great-ideason-migration-and-wildlifeconnectivity-with-jeremyromero-ofthenational-wildlife-federation/ Aaron chats with good friend and conservation colleague, Jeremy Romero, of the National Wildlife Federation. We cover spring activities, getting ready for turkey season, shed hunting - tactics, fun, calling, etc. We also talk Jeremy's work, migration corridors, SO 3362, and wildlife connectivity.    Check out some of Jeremy's work here: https://connectedcorridors.com/   Show notes: 3:15 – Jeremy latest outdoors adventures 5:40 – skiing, gearing up for Barbary sheep, and backpacking in Bears Ears 8:39 - gearing up for spring turkey and shed hunting 10:45 – Aaron and Jeremy’s preferred turkey load (*note: Aaron misspoke – the Federal TSS load is an all tungsten load, not a mix of metals) 13: 49 – Jeremy’s adding shotgun turkey hunting to his love of turkey hunting with a bow 15:45 – the three species of turkey in New Mexico 17:49 – seeing Vermillion flycatchers 19:20 – what you should be thinking about right now to get ready for turkey hunting 24:43 – having a good seat while turkey hunting 26:30 – tactics for a western public lands turkey hunters 33:10 – locator calls 38:25 – shed hunting while turkey hunting 44:39 – the “gas tank” concept for wintering ungulates 46:40 – the popularity of shed hunting 51:49 – strategies for finding sheds 56:20 – what’s happening with migration corridors and SO 3362 in the new administration 62:24 - gaps in 3362 that can be filled to address species and entities that were left out 70:50 - forest planning for wildlife and migration corridors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:29:27 -0000 Spring Time Good Times - Hunting Sheds, Turkeys, and Great Ideas on Migration and Wildlife Connectivity with Jeremy Romero of the National Wildlife Federation full 58 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron chats with good friend and conservation colleague, Jeremy Romero, of the National Wildlife Federation. We cover spring activities, getting ready for turkey season, shed hunting - tactics, fun, calling, etc. We also talk Jeremy's work, migration... Aaron chats with good friend and conservation colleague, Jeremy Romero, of the National Wildlife Federation. We cover spring activities, getting ready for turkey season, shed hunting - tactics, fun, calling, etc. We also talk Jeremy's work, migration corridors, SO 3362, and wildlife connectivity.    Check out some of Jeremy's work here: https://connectedcorridors.com/   Show notes: 3:15 – Jeremy latest outdoors adventures 5:40 – skiing, gearing up for Barbary sheep, and backpacking in Bears Ears 8:39 - gearing up for spring turkey and shed hunting 10:45 – Aaron and Jeremy’s preferred turkey load (*note: Aaron misspoke – the Federal TSS load is an all tungsten load, not a mix of metals) 13: 49 – Jeremy’s adding shotgun turkey hunting to his love of turkey hunting with a bow 15:45 – the three species of turkey in New Mexico 17:49 – seeing Vermillion flycatchers 19:20 – what you should be thinking about right now to get ready for turkey hunting 24:43 – having a good seat while turkey hunting 26:30 – tactics for a western public lands turkey hunters 33:10 – locator calls 38:25 – shed hunting while turkey hunting 44:39 – the “gas tank” concept for wintering ungulates 46:40 – the popularity of shed hunting 51:49 – strategies for finding sheds 56:20 – what’s happening with migration corridors and SO 3362 in the new administration 62:24 - gaps in 3362 that can be filled to address species and entities that were left out 70:50 - forest planning for wildlife and migration corridors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron chats with good friend and conservation colleague, Jeremy Romero, of the National Wildlife Federation. We cover spring activities, getting ready for turkey season, shed hunting - tactics, fun, calling, etc. We also talk Jeremy's work, migration corridors, SO 3362, and wildlife connectivity. 

 

Check out some of Jeremy's work here: https://connectedcorridors.com/

 

Show notes:

3:15 – Jeremy latest outdoors adventures

5:40 – skiing, gearing up for Barbary sheep, and backpacking in Bears Ears

8:39 - gearing up for spring turkey and shed hunting

10:45 – Aaron and Jeremy’s preferred turkey load (*note: Aaron misspoke – the Federal TSS load is an all tungsten load, not a mix of metals)

13: 49 – Jeremy’s adding shotgun turkey hunting to his love of turkey hunting with a bow

15:45 – the three species of turkey in New Mexico

17:49 – seeing Vermillion flycatchers

19:20 – what you should be thinking about right now to get ready for turkey hunting

24:43 – having a good seat while turkey hunting

26:30 – tactics for a western public lands turkey hunters

33:10 – locator calls

38:25 – shed hunting while turkey hunting

44:39 – the “gas tank” concept for wintering ungulates

46:40 – the popularity of shed hunting

51:49 – strategies for finding sheds

56:20 – what’s happening with migration corridors and SO 3362 in the new administration

62:24 - gaps in 3362 that can be filled to address species and entities that were left out

70:50 - forest planning for wildlife and migration corridors

 

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]]> 4803 no Western Roots - the Plants, People, and Critters of the "Big Empty" with Jeremy Maestas of the Sage Grouse Initiative https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/western-roots-the-plants-people-and-critters-of-the-big-empty-with-jeremy-maestas-of-the-sage-grouse-institute/ Jeremy Maestas joins the podcast to talk the sage brush sea, partnering with private landowners to conserve rangelands, sage grouse, and the critters that rely on the western range - "good for the bird, good for the herd". We also speak about the Sage Grouse Initiative's collaboration with Hunt to Eat dubbed "Western Roots" highlighting the importance of native plants in the West. Hunt to Eat/Sage Grouse Initiative Collaboration  https://hunttoeat.com/products/western-roots NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/ SGI’s Conserve our Western Roots: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/roots/ NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/initiatives/?cid=stelprdb1046975   Show notes:    4:30 – intro to “Rangelands” 7:39 – Jeremy’s love of mule deer 8:26 – Jeremy’s best sage country memories 10:17 - what is the Sage Grouse Initiative or SGI 13:45 – what are sage ands, rangelands and why are they so important 15:25 – the amazingness of sage grouse and sage grouse life 19:30 - what does “good for the bird, good for the herd” mean and the connection between wildlife health in the sagelands ecosystem 25:30 – the benefits of native plants over introduced and noxious species 28:19 – the nastiness of cheat grass 32:23 – soil is an under sung hero 34:02 – having cheatgrass on the land doubles the risk of wildfire 37:26 – restoration on the range 43:17 – How can average Joe or Jane hunter be part of the solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:33:28 -0000 Western Roots - the Plants, People, and Critters of the "Big Empty" with Jeremy Maestas of the Sage Grouse Initiative full 57 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jeremy Maestas joins the podcast to talk the sage brush sea, partnering with private landowners to conserve rangelands, sage grouse, and the critters that rely on the western range - "good for the bird, good for the herd". We also speak about the Sag... Jeremy Maestas joins the podcast to talk the sage brush sea, partnering with private landowners to conserve rangelands, sage grouse, and the critters that rely on the western range - "good for the bird, good for the herd". We also speak about the Sage Grouse Initiative's collaboration with Hunt to Eat dubbed "Western Roots" highlighting the importance of native plants in the West. Hunt to Eat/Sage Grouse Initiative Collaboration  https://hunttoeat.com/products/western-roots NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/ SGI’s Conserve our Western Roots: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/roots/ NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/initiatives/?cid=stelprdb1046975   Show notes:    4:30 – intro to “Rangelands” 7:39 – Jeremy’s love of mule deer 8:26 – Jeremy’s best sage country memories 10:17 - what is the Sage Grouse Initiative or SGI 13:45 – what are sage ands, rangelands and why are they so important 15:25 – the amazingness of sage grouse and sage grouse life 19:30 - what does “good for the bird, good for the herd” mean and the connection between wildlife health in the sagelands ecosystem 25:30 – the benefits of native plants over introduced and noxious species 28:19 – the nastiness of cheat grass 32:23 – soil is an under sung hero 34:02 – having cheatgrass on the land doubles the risk of wildfire 37:26 – restoration on the range 43:17 – How can average Joe or Jane hunter be part of the solution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jeremy Maestas joins the podcast to talk the sage brush sea, partnering with private landowners to conserve rangelands, sage grouse, and the critters that rely on the western range - "good for the bird, good for the herd". We also speak about the Sage Grouse Initiative's collaboration with Hunt to Eat dubbed "Western Roots" highlighting the importance of native plants in the West.

Hunt to Eat/Sage Grouse Initiative Collaboration 

https://hunttoeat.com/products/western-roots

NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/

SGI’s Conserve our Western Roots: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/roots/

NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/initiatives/?cid=stelprdb1046975

 

Show notes: 

 

4:30 – intro to “Rangelands”

7:39 – Jeremy’s love of mule deer

8:26 – Jeremy’s best sage country memories

10:17 - what is the Sage Grouse Initiative or SGI

13:45 – what are sage ands, rangelands and why are they so important

15:25 – the amazingness of sage grouse and sage grouse life

19:30 - what does “good for the bird, good for the herd” mean and the connection between wildlife health in the sagelands ecosystem

25:30 – the benefits of native plants over introduced and noxious species

28:19 – the nastiness of cheat grass

32:23 – soil is an under sung hero

34:02 – having cheatgrass on the land doubles the risk of wildfire

37:26 – restoration on the range

43:17 – How can average Joe or Jane hunter be part of the solution

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]]> 3004 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 3 - Climate Conundrums in the Alaskan Wilderness - Tia Shoemaker https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-3/ In the 3rd episode of Vanishing Seasons, we head to Alaska and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to hear from Tia Shoemaker. Tia is a three plus decades resident of the only inholding in the refuge and a renowned hunting and fishing guide. She has seen numerous impacts from climate change right out her front door. We cover lack of snow, hot fish, bloody paws, and a changing way of life in the Alaskan Wilderness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:02:54 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 3 - Climate Conundrums in the Alaskan Wilderness - Tia Shoemaker full 1 3 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In the 3rd episode of Vanishing Seasons, we head to Alaska and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to hear from Tia Shoemaker. Tia is a three plus decades resident of the only inholding in the refuge and a renowned hunting and fishing guide. She ha... In the 3rd episode of Vanishing Seasons, we head to Alaska and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to hear from Tia Shoemaker. Tia is a three plus decades resident of the only inholding in the refuge and a renowned hunting and fishing guide. She has seen numerous impacts from climate change right out her front door. We cover lack of snow, hot fish, bloody paws, and a changing way of life in the Alaskan Wilderness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the 3rd episode of Vanishing Seasons, we head to Alaska and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to hear from Tia Shoemaker. Tia is a three plus decades resident of the only inholding in the refuge and a renowned hunting and fishing guide. She has seen numerous impacts from climate change right out her front door. We cover lack of snow, hot fish, bloody paws, and a changing way of life in the Alaskan Wilderness. 

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]]> 2031 no Breaking Down Barriers to Entering Hunting with Jimmy Flatt, Founder - Hunters of Color https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/breaking-down-barriers-to-entering-hunting/ Aaron sits down with Jimmy Flatt, co-founder of Hunters of Color (HOC). We discuss how HOC came to be, barriers facing entry to hunting for people of color, how HOC plans to make an impact, Jimmy's favorite types of hunting, and hunting with a 7'1", 300 lb man.    http://huntersofcolor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/huntersofcolor https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   Show notes:  2:00 - Intro to Jimmy Flatt, Founder - Hunters of Color 4:20 – Jimmy’s background and the origins of Hunters of Color 8:54 – When Jimmy’s girlfriend and co-founder of HOC kickstarted the organization’s development 13:00 – mission and goals on Hunters of Color 21:15 – what HOC aims to do in the conservation space 24:45 – what do people need to understand about the issue HOC is tackling 29:42 – It all starts with the love for humanity and understanding where people come from 34:04 – The HOC mentor program 38:11 – Jimmy’s favorite types of hunting 43:16 – lucky in the West to have lots of access and public lands, access issues for new hunters and people of color 45:46 – dream scenario for Hunters of Color 51:00 – a first time turkey hunt with a 7’ tall, 300 pound person 54:12 – where to find HOC and how to get engaged   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:41:02 -0000 Breaking Down Barriers to Entering Hunting with Jimmy Flatt, Founder - Hunters of Color full 55 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Jimmy Flatt, co-founder of Hunters of Color (HOC). We discuss how HOC came to be, barriers facing entry to hunting for people of color, how HOC plans to make an impact, Jimmy's favorite types of hunting, and hunting with a 7'1", ... Aaron sits down with Jimmy Flatt, co-founder of Hunters of Color (HOC). We discuss how HOC came to be, barriers facing entry to hunting for people of color, how HOC plans to make an impact, Jimmy's favorite types of hunting, and hunting with a 7'1", 300 lb man.    http://huntersofcolor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/huntersofcolor https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   Show notes:  2:00 - Intro to Jimmy Flatt, Founder - Hunters of Color 4:20 – Jimmy’s background and the origins of Hunters of Color 8:54 – When Jimmy’s girlfriend and co-founder of HOC kickstarted the organization’s development 13:00 – mission and goals on Hunters of Color 21:15 – what HOC aims to do in the conservation space 24:45 – what do people need to understand about the issue HOC is tackling 29:42 – It all starts with the love for humanity and understanding where people come from 34:04 – The HOC mentor program 38:11 – Jimmy’s favorite types of hunting 43:16 – lucky in the West to have lots of access and public lands, access issues for new hunters and people of color 45:46 – dream scenario for Hunters of Color 51:00 – a first time turkey hunt with a 7’ tall, 300 pound person 54:12 – where to find HOC and how to get engaged   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Jimmy Flatt, co-founder of Hunters of Color (HOC). We discuss how HOC came to be, barriers facing entry to hunting for people of color, how HOC plans to make an impact, Jimmy's favorite types of hunting, and hunting with a 7'1", 300 lb man. 

 

http://huntersofcolor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/huntersofcolor

https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/

 

Show notes: 

2:00 - Intro to Jimmy Flatt, Founder - Hunters of Color

4:20 – Jimmy’s background and the origins of Hunters of Color

8:54 – When Jimmy’s girlfriend and co-founder of HOC kickstarted the organization’s development

13:00 – mission and goals on Hunters of Color

21:15 – what HOC aims to do in the conservation space

24:45 – what do people need to understand about the issue HOC is tackling

29:42 – It all starts with the love for humanity and understanding where people come from

34:04 – The HOC mentor program

38:11 – Jimmy’s favorite types of hunting

43:16 – lucky in the West to have lots of access and public lands, access issues for new hunters and people of color

45:46 – dream scenario for Hunters of Color

51:00 – a first time turkey hunt with a 7’ tall, 300 pound person

54:12 – where to find HOC and how to get engaged

 

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]]> 3532 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 2 - Heritage & Hunting in New Mexico - Gabe Vasquez https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-gabe-vasquez/ In the second episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to New Mexico to speak with Gabe Vasquez to examine how climate change is changing hunting, fishing and a way of life. We talk desert mule deer, scorching temperatures, an amazing grandfather, white bass, and a dwindling Gila River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:59:01 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 2 - Heritage & Hunting in New Mexico - Gabe Vasquez full 1 2 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In the second episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to New Mexico to speak with Gabe Vasquez to examine how climate change is changing hunting, fishing and a way of life. We talk desert mule deer, scorching temperatures, an amazing grandfather, white ... In the second episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to New Mexico to speak with Gabe Vasquez to examine how climate change is changing hunting, fishing and a way of life. We talk desert mule deer, scorching temperatures, an amazing grandfather, white bass, and a dwindling Gila River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to New Mexico to speak with Gabe Vasquez to examine how climate change is changing hunting, fishing and a way of life. We talk desert mule deer, scorching temperatures, an amazing grandfather, white bass, and a dwindling Gila River.

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]]> 1595 no Representative Mike Simpson's Plan and the Path to Recovery for Anadromous Fish in the Northwest with Liz Hamilton https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/rep-mike-simpsons-plan-and-the-path-to-recovery-for-anadromous-fish-in-the-northwest-with-liz-hamilton/ In this special edition Aaron talks with Liz Hamilton, the executive director of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, about yesterday's historic announcement from Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. Rep. Simpson introduced a plan just yesterday that charts a path to recovery of anadromous fish in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about how we got here, what the plan does, and hopes for the future.   Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association https://nsiafishing.org/   Representative Mike Simpson's information on the plan https://simpson.house.gov/salmon/   Show notes:  2:30 - Liz’s history and why she hasn’t been recreating lately 4:33 – by early 90’s every species of anadromous fish that migrates to Idaho was listed on ESA 5:50 - Rep. Simpson says enough is enough, these fish aren’t going to go extinct 6:45 - biologists tell us there were between 15-17 million fish in the system pre dams, then only around four thousand in early 90’s 8:50 - what the Simpson package does and is intended to do 11:09 – the “pray for rain” plan 11:45 - the economic boom when fish do come back 16:05 - anadromous fish are in the emergency room 18:35 – how salmon “spill” over the top of dams 21:26 – restoring access and the river ecosystem 25:25 – what is the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association and what does it do 30:09 – the complexities of commercial fishing under these conditions 32:43 – the need for the plan to be added to the infrastructure package 34:45 – Rep. Simpson’s foresight and the other issues besides fish 39:40 - the huge role the “hook n bullet” crowd plays in this issue   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:47:47 -0000 Representative Mike Simpson's Plan and the Path to Recovery for Anadromous Fish in the Northwest with Liz Hamilton full 54 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this special edition Aaron talks with Liz Hamilton, the executive director of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, about yesterday's historic announcement from Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. Rep. Simpson introduced a plan just y... In this special edition Aaron talks with Liz Hamilton, the executive director of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, about yesterday's historic announcement from Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. Rep. Simpson introduced a plan just yesterday that charts a path to recovery of anadromous fish in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about how we got here, what the plan does, and hopes for the future.   Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association https://nsiafishing.org/   Representative Mike Simpson's information on the plan https://simpson.house.gov/salmon/   Show notes:  2:30 - Liz’s history and why she hasn’t been recreating lately 4:33 – by early 90’s every species of anadromous fish that migrates to Idaho was listed on ESA 5:50 - Rep. Simpson says enough is enough, these fish aren’t going to go extinct 6:45 - biologists tell us there were between 15-17 million fish in the system pre dams, then only around four thousand in early 90’s 8:50 - what the Simpson package does and is intended to do 11:09 – the “pray for rain” plan 11:45 - the economic boom when fish do come back 16:05 - anadromous fish are in the emergency room 18:35 – how salmon “spill” over the top of dams 21:26 – restoring access and the river ecosystem 25:25 – what is the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association and what does it do 30:09 – the complexities of commercial fishing under these conditions 32:43 – the need for the plan to be added to the infrastructure package 34:45 – Rep. Simpson’s foresight and the other issues besides fish 39:40 - the huge role the “hook n bullet” crowd plays in this issue   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special edition Aaron talks with Liz Hamilton, the executive director of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, about yesterday's historic announcement from Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. Rep. Simpson introduced a plan just yesterday that charts a path to recovery of anadromous fish in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about how we got here, what the plan does, and hopes for the future.

 

Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association

https://nsiafishing.org/

 

Representative Mike Simpson's information on the plan

https://simpson.house.gov/salmon/

 

Show notes: 

2:30 - Liz’s history and why she hasn’t been recreating lately

4:33 – by early 90’s every species of anadromous fish that migrates to Idaho was listed on ESA

5:50 - Rep. Simpson says enough is enough, these fish aren’t going to go extinct

6:45 - biologists tell us there were between 15-17 million fish in the system pre dams, then only around four thousand in early 90’s

8:50 - what the Simpson package does and is intended to do

11:09 – the “pray for rain” plan

11:45 - the economic boom when fish do come back

16:05 - anadromous fish are in the emergency room

18:35 – how salmon “spill” over the top of dams

21:26 – restoring access and the river ecosystem

25:25 – what is the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association and what does it do

30:09 – the complexities of commercial fishing under these conditions

32:43 – the need for the plan to be added to the infrastructure package

34:45 – Rep. Simpson’s foresight and the other issues besides fish

39:40 - the huge role the “hook n bullet” crowd plays in this issue

 

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]]> 2588 no Montana Outfitter Tags and MeatEater Musings with Ryan "Cal" Callaghan https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/montana-outfitter-tags-and-meateater-musings-with-ryan-cal-callaghan/ Aaron sits down with Cal from the MeatEater crew to talk about a recent bill in the Montana legislature that would allocate as much as 60% of non-resident big game tags to outfitters. We also talk about Cal's latest hunts, his job at the MeatEater, and his podcast "Cal's Week in Review".   Cal's podcast: https://www.themeateater.com/listen/cals-week-in-review The MeatEater site: https://www.themeateater.com/ For more information about SB 143 and conservation in Montana head to Montana Wildlife Federation's site here and their Facebook post: https://montanawildlife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/MontanaWildlife/posts/10157622249191643   Show notes:  2:28 – Ryan’s recent waterfowl hunt in the Sacramento River Valley 6:05 – Aaron thinking spring fishing and helping his son pick out his first bow 7:47 – Senate Bill 143 in MT, what it does, why it's in the news 11:00 – How the bill would impact nonresident hunters 12:30 – A study that says all types of outfitting accounts for 10% of MT’s recreational income 13:50 – Outfitted recreators spend five times more the DIY folks but it’s only one study 15:50 – Tag guarantees for landowners 16:44- Many private landowners are great partners 17:25 – what do these issues mean for the average hunters 21:20 - Over 10% of checked deer in the Ruby Valley tested positive for CWD 22:00 – MT Ballot Imitative 161 28:55 – Incentivizing folks who already have access to tags for use on open market 30:53 - VRBO style hunts 33:57 – Similarities to Montana bill in New Mexico 37:05 - How to stay respectful, outfitters love the land too 40:41 – What happens next for SB 143 43:40 – The world’s most beautiful shoveler 44:45 – What Ryan does at MeatEater 51:19 – How does MeatEater determine conservation priorities 53:40 – Ryan asks what’s going on at NWF 59:59 – Cal a big appreciator of the National Wildlife Federation       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:16:31 -0000 Montana Outfitter Tags and MeatEater Musings with Ryan "Cal" Callaghan full 53 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Cal from the MeatEater crew to talk about a recent bill in the Montana legislature that would allocate as much as 60% of non-resident big game tags to outfitters. We also talk about Cal's latest hunts, his job at the MeatEater, a... Aaron sits down with Cal from the MeatEater crew to talk about a recent bill in the Montana legislature that would allocate as much as 60% of non-resident big game tags to outfitters. We also talk about Cal's latest hunts, his job at the MeatEater, and his podcast "Cal's Week in Review".   Cal's podcast: https://www.themeateater.com/listen/cals-week-in-review The MeatEater site: https://www.themeateater.com/ For more information about SB 143 and conservation in Montana head to Montana Wildlife Federation's site here and their Facebook post: https://montanawildlife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/MontanaWildlife/posts/10157622249191643   Show notes:  2:28 – Ryan’s recent waterfowl hunt in the Sacramento River Valley 6:05 – Aaron thinking spring fishing and helping his son pick out his first bow 7:47 – Senate Bill 143 in MT, what it does, why it's in the news 11:00 – How the bill would impact nonresident hunters 12:30 – A study that says all types of outfitting accounts for 10% of MT’s recreational income 13:50 – Outfitted recreators spend five times more the DIY folks but it’s only one study 15:50 – Tag guarantees for landowners 16:44- Many private landowners are great partners 17:25 – what do these issues mean for the average hunters 21:20 - Over 10% of checked deer in the Ruby Valley tested positive for CWD 22:00 – MT Ballot Imitative 161 28:55 – Incentivizing folks who already have access to tags for use on open market 30:53 - VRBO style hunts 33:57 – Similarities to Montana bill in New Mexico 37:05 - How to stay respectful, outfitters love the land too 40:41 – What happens next for SB 143 43:40 – The world’s most beautiful shoveler 44:45 – What Ryan does at MeatEater 51:19 – How does MeatEater determine conservation priorities 53:40 – Ryan asks what’s going on at NWF 59:59 – Cal a big appreciator of the National Wildlife Federation       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Cal from the MeatEater crew to talk about a recent bill in the Montana legislature that would allocate as much as 60% of non-resident big game tags to outfitters. We also talk about Cal's latest hunts, his job at the MeatEater, and his podcast "Cal's Week in Review".

 

Cal's podcast:

https://www.themeateater.com/listen/cals-week-in-review

The MeatEater site:

https://www.themeateater.com/

For more information about SB 143 and conservation in Montana head to Montana Wildlife Federation's site here and their Facebook post:

https://montanawildlife.org/

https://www.facebook.com/MontanaWildlife/posts/10157622249191643

 

Show notes: 

2:28 – Ryan’s recent waterfowl hunt in the Sacramento River Valley

6:05 – Aaron thinking spring fishing and helping his son pick out his first bow

7:47 – Senate Bill 143 in MT, what it does, why it's in the news

11:00 – How the bill would impact nonresident hunters

12:30 – A study that says all types of outfitting accounts for 10% of MT’s recreational income

13:50 – Outfitted recreators spend five times more the DIY folks but it’s only one study

15:50 – Tag guarantees for landowners

16:44- Many private landowners are great partners

17:25 – what do these issues mean for the average hunters

21:20 - Over 10% of checked deer in the Ruby Valley tested positive for CWD

22:00 – MT Ballot Imitative 161

28:55 – Incentivizing folks who already have access to tags for use on open market

30:53 - VRBO style hunts

33:57 – Similarities to Montana bill in New Mexico

37:05 - How to stay respectful, outfitters love the land too

40:41 – What happens next for SB 143

43:40 – The world’s most beautiful shoveler

44:45 – What Ryan does at MeatEater

51:19 – How does MeatEater determine conservation priorities

53:40 – Ryan asks what’s going on at NWF

59:59 – Cal a big appreciator of the National Wildlife Federation

 

 

 

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]]> 3841 no R3 and Keeping Hunting Growing Beyond 2020 with Sam Pedder https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/r3-and-keeping-hunting-growing-beyond-2020-with-sam-pedder/ Sam Pedder of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports joins Aaron Kindle to discuss the trends in hunting participation, how 2020 was an anomaly, and what we can do to keep those who returned to hunting or hunted for the first time in 2020 in our ranks and part of conservation.  *Note - Sam mentioned the contribution from excises taxes as roughly $80 million annually. The actual contribution is roughly $600 million annually. Sam knew immediately that she had misspoken and wanted a note reflecting the correct value. Thanks Sam! Learn more here: Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports: www.cahss.org Council on Social Media: @thanks4hunting Wildlife Sportfish Restoration Program (Excise Taxes): https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/subpages/aboutus/aboutus1.htm National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Related Recreation: https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/Subpages/NationalSurvey/NatSurveyIndex.htm What is R3?: https://cahss.org/what-is-r3/ Making Mentorship Work – 2020 insights on mentoring new people: https://find.nationalr3community.org/l/644f63361d3668ee/   Show notes: 2:18 – Sam taking her brother and dog pheasant hunting 4:45 – how are hunting, fishing, and conservation linked 6:45 – what is R3 and how does it work 9:30 – how hunting helps funds wildlife management and conservation and how excise taxes work 12:25 - what are “PR” and “DJ” 13:55 – what was different about 2020 16:50 – national survey of hunting, fishing and wildlife-based recreation 18:20 – hunting and fishing participation trends 19:43 - “churn” in hunting and fishing participation 22:20 – how to be more inclusive and more inviting to get more people hunting and fishing 28:08 – access and the role it plays in keeping hunters hunting 33:55 – how to make hunting more palatable to those who don’t hunt 37:40 – volunteer in places where you don’t think people want to hunt 38:49 – overaccommodating and underestimating someone you are teaching 39:40– the outlook and what we should be doing 42:25 – promoting passion and avidity for hunting 46:20 - what the average hunter can do to help get others into hunting    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:09:03 -0000 R3 and Keeping Hunting Growing Beyond 2020 with Sam Pedder full 52 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Sam Pedder of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports joins Aaron Kindle to discuss the trends in hunting participation, how 2020 was an anomaly, and what we can do to keep those who returned to hunting or hunted for the first time in ... Sam Pedder of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports joins Aaron Kindle to discuss the trends in hunting participation, how 2020 was an anomaly, and what we can do to keep those who returned to hunting or hunted for the first time in 2020 in our ranks and part of conservation.  *Note - Sam mentioned the contribution from excises taxes as roughly $80 million annually. The actual contribution is roughly $600 million annually. Sam knew immediately that she had misspoken and wanted a note reflecting the correct value. Thanks Sam! Learn more here: Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports: www.cahss.org Council on Social Media: @thanks4hunting Wildlife Sportfish Restoration Program (Excise Taxes): https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/subpages/aboutus/aboutus1.htm National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Related Recreation: https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/Subpages/NationalSurvey/NatSurveyIndex.htm What is R3?: https://cahss.org/what-is-r3/ Making Mentorship Work – 2020 insights on mentoring new people: https://find.nationalr3community.org/l/644f63361d3668ee/   Show notes: 2:18 – Sam taking her brother and dog pheasant hunting 4:45 – how are hunting, fishing, and conservation linked 6:45 – what is R3 and how does it work 9:30 – how hunting helps funds wildlife management and conservation and how excise taxes work 12:25 - what are “PR” and “DJ” 13:55 – what was different about 2020 16:50 – national survey of hunting, fishing and wildlife-based recreation 18:20 – hunting and fishing participation trends 19:43 - “churn” in hunting and fishing participation 22:20 – how to be more inclusive and more inviting to get more people hunting and fishing 28:08 – access and the role it plays in keeping hunters hunting 33:55 – how to make hunting more palatable to those who don’t hunt 37:40 – volunteer in places where you don’t think people want to hunt 38:49 – overaccommodating and underestimating someone you are teaching 39:40– the outlook and what we should be doing 42:25 – promoting passion and avidity for hunting 46:20 - what the average hunter can do to help get others into hunting    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sam Pedder of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports joins Aaron Kindle to discuss the trends in hunting participation, how 2020 was an anomaly, and what we can do to keep those who returned to hunting or hunted for the first time in 2020 in our ranks and part of conservation. 

*Note - Sam mentioned the contribution from excises taxes as roughly $80 million annually. The actual contribution is roughly $600 million annually. Sam knew immediately that she had misspoken and wanted a note reflecting the correct value. Thanks Sam!

Learn more here:

Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports: www.cahss.org

Council on Social Media: @thanks4hunting

Wildlife Sportfish Restoration Program (Excise Taxes): https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/subpages/aboutus/aboutus1.htm

National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Related Recreation: https://www.fws.gov/wsfrprograms/Subpages/NationalSurvey/NatSurveyIndex.htm

What is R3?: https://cahss.org/what-is-r3/

Making Mentorship Work – 2020 insights on mentoring new people: https://find.nationalr3community.org/l/644f63361d3668ee/

 

Show notes:

2:18 – Sam taking her brother and dog pheasant hunting

4:45 – how are hunting, fishing, and conservation linked

6:45 – what is R3 and how does it work

9:30 – how hunting helps funds wildlife management and conservation and how excise taxes work

12:25 - what are “PR” and “DJ”

13:55 – what was different about 2020

16:50 – national survey of hunting, fishing and wildlife-based recreation

18:20 – hunting and fishing participation trends

19:43 - “churn” in hunting and fishing participation

22:20 – how to be more inclusive and more inviting to get more people hunting and fishing

28:08 – access and the role it plays in keeping hunters hunting

33:55 – how to make hunting more palatable to those who don’t hunt

37:40 – volunteer in places where you don’t think people want to hunt

38:49 – overaccommodating and underestimating someone you are teaching

39:40– the outlook and what we should be doing

42:25 – promoting passion and avidity for hunting

46:20 - what the average hunter can do to help get others into hunting 

 

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]]> 3098 no Hunting, Fishing, and Civility with Rob Sand https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/using-hunting-and-fishing-to-bridge-the-partisan-divide-with-rob-sand/ Aaron sits down with Rob Sand, the state auditor of Iowa. Rob is a hunter, angler, Iowa promoter, and a known thinker and doer, who works across party lines to get things done. He has been featured in the New York Times for his fresh and constructive takes on politics. We talk hunting, fishing, Iowa, politics, and how we can reunite our country. Learn more about Rob at the links below.  www.robsand.com https://www.facebook.com/robsandia https://www.instagram.com/robsandia/ and on twitter @RobSandIA Music by National Park Radio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:10:12 -0000 Hunting, Fishing, and Civility with Rob Sand full 51 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Aaron sits down with Rob Sand, the state auditor of Iowa. Rob is a hunter, angler, Iowa promoter, and a known thinker and doer, who works across party lines to get things done. He has been featured in the New York Times for his fresh and constructive... Aaron sits down with Rob Sand, the state auditor of Iowa. Rob is a hunter, angler, Iowa promoter, and a known thinker and doer, who works across party lines to get things done. He has been featured in the New York Times for his fresh and constructive takes on politics. We talk hunting, fishing, Iowa, politics, and how we can reunite our country. Learn more about Rob at the links below.  www.robsand.com https://www.facebook.com/robsandia https://www.instagram.com/robsandia/ and on twitter @RobSandIA Music by National Park Radio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aaron sits down with Rob Sand, the state auditor of Iowa. Rob is a hunter, angler, Iowa promoter, and a known thinker and doer, who works across party lines to get things done. He has been featured in the New York Times for his fresh and constructive takes on politics. We talk hunting, fishing, Iowa, politics, and how we can reunite our country. Learn more about Rob at the links below. 

www.robsand.com

https://www.facebook.com/robsandia

https://www.instagram.com/robsandia/

and on twitter @RobSandIA

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]]> 3212 no A Big Bucket of Conservation topics with Johnny Le Coq, CEO of Fishpond https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/running-the-conservation-gamut-with-johnny-le-coq-ceo-of-fishpond/ In this episode Aaron Kindle sits down with Johnny Le Coq. Johnny is friend of NWF Outdoors, a painter, photographer, and the CEO and director of design and development for Fishpond. Fishpond is a fishing, travel, and outdoor lifestyle company. Johnny and Aaron cover a whole slew of issues from fishing and climate change to the outdoor industry and changes in the fishing world.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Check out Fishpond!  https://fishpondusa.com/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:15:29 -0000 A Big Bucket of Conservation topics with Johnny Le Coq, CEO of Fishpond full 50 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode Aaron Kindle sits down with Johnny Le Coq. Johnny is friend of NWF Outdoors, a painter, photographer, and the CEO and director of design and development for Fishpond. Fishpond is a fishing, travel, and outdoor lifestyle company. Johnn... In this episode Aaron Kindle sits down with Johnny Le Coq. Johnny is friend of NWF Outdoors, a painter, photographer, and the CEO and director of design and development for Fishpond. Fishpond is a fishing, travel, and outdoor lifestyle company. Johnny and Aaron cover a whole slew of issues from fishing and climate change to the outdoor industry and changes in the fishing world.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Check out Fishpond!  https://fishpondusa.com/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode Aaron Kindle sits down with Johnny Le Coq. Johnny is friend of NWF Outdoors, a painter, photographer, and the CEO and director of design and development for Fishpond. Fishpond is a fishing, travel, and outdoor lifestyle company. Johnny and Aaron cover a whole slew of issues from fishing and climate change to the outdoor industry and changes in the fishing world. 

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]]> 3186 no Vanishing Seasons, Episode 1 - 40 years on the Delta - Ryan Lambert https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/vanishing-seasons-episode-1-ryan-lambert/ In our inaugural episode of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the founder and president of Cajun Fishing Adventures, which is rated as one of the top five hunting and fishing lodges in North America. He has spent his life hunting and fishing the Mississippi River delta, watching how it has changed over the years, and working to protect and restore this amazing landscape. In this episode we discuss the changes Ryan has seen, how they are impacting his life and business, and his hopes for the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:27:05 -0000 Vanishing Seasons, Episode 1 - 40 years on the Delta - Ryan Lambert full 1 1 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In our inaugural episode of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the founder and president of Cajun Fishing Adventures, which is rated as one of the top five hunting and fishing lodges in North America. He has spent his life hunting ... In our inaugural episode of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the founder and president of Cajun Fishing Adventures, which is rated as one of the top five hunting and fishing lodges in North America. He has spent his life hunting and fishing the Mississippi River delta, watching how it has changed over the years, and working to protect and restore this amazing landscape. In this episode we discuss the changes Ryan has seen, how they are impacting his life and business, and his hopes for the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our inaugural episode of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the founder and president of Cajun Fishing Adventures, which is rated as one of the top five hunting and fishing lodges in North America. He has spent his life hunting and fishing the Mississippi River delta, watching how it has changed over the years, and working to protect and restore this amazing landscape. In this episode we discuss the changes Ryan has seen, how they are impacting his life and business, and his hopes for the future. 

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]]> 1725 no Driftwood Outdoors with Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/driftwood-outdoors-with-brandon-butler-and-nate-shags-mcleod/ Our friends Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod from the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast join us to talk about their podcast, how they met, their Missouri deer camp, poachers and outlaw culture, outdoor media, conservation funding in Missouri, Chronic Wasting Disease, and what they're looking forward to in 2021. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Find more from Driftwood Outdoors at www.driftwoodoutdoors.com subscribe to their podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:10:07 -0000 Driftwood Outdoors with Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod full 49 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Our friends Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod from the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast join us to talk about their podcast, how they met, their Missouri deer camp, poachers and outlaw culture, outdoor media, conservation funding in Missouri, Chronic ... Our friends Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod from the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast join us to talk about their podcast, how they met, their Missouri deer camp, poachers and outlaw culture, outdoor media, conservation funding in Missouri, Chronic Wasting Disease, and what they're looking forward to in 2021. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Find more from Driftwood Outdoors at www.driftwoodoutdoors.com subscribe to their podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our friends Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod from the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast join us to talk about their podcast, how they met, their Missouri deer camp, poachers and outlaw culture, outdoor media, conservation funding in Missouri, Chronic Wasting Disease, and what they're looking forward to in 2021.

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]]> 4770 no Victory for Bristol Bay with Chris Wood, President & CEO of Trout Unlimited https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/victory-for-bristol-bay-with-chris-wood-of-trout-unlimited/ In this special episode, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, joins Aaron Kindle to talk about the recent decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to deny the permit for the Pebble Mine. The proposed Pebble Mine would bring massive industrial development to the heart of the Bristol Bay area of Alaska and threaten huge portions of the finest salmon populations on earth. The announcement, just last Wednesday, right before Thanksgiving was huge victory and certainly something to be thankful for. Chris and Aaron discuss the latest developments along with the history of the project, the incredible values of this pristine area and next steps for ensuring that Bristol Bay remains wild and undeveloped in perpetuity. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat. Music provided by National Park Radio.  Links: https://www.tu.org/ http://www.utbb.org/ http://www.savebristolbay.org/ https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Wild-Places/Bristol-Bay https://www.tu.org/scientific-case-lower-snake/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:49:41 -0000 Victory for Bristol Bay with Chris Wood, President & CEO of Trout Unlimited full 48 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this special episode, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, joins Aaron Kindle to talk about the recent decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to deny the permit for the Pebble Mine. The proposed Pebble Mine would bring massive indust... In this special episode, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, joins Aaron Kindle to talk about the recent decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to deny the permit for the Pebble Mine. The proposed Pebble Mine would bring massive industrial development to the heart of the Bristol Bay area of Alaska and threaten huge portions of the finest salmon populations on earth. The announcement, just last Wednesday, right before Thanksgiving was huge victory and certainly something to be thankful for. Chris and Aaron discuss the latest developments along with the history of the project, the incredible values of this pristine area and next steps for ensuring that Bristol Bay remains wild and undeveloped in perpetuity. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat. Music provided by National Park Radio.  Links: https://www.tu.org/ http://www.utbb.org/ http://www.savebristolbay.org/ https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Wild-Places/Bristol-Bay https://www.tu.org/scientific-case-lower-snake/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special episode, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, joins Aaron Kindle to talk about the recent decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to deny the permit for the Pebble Mine. The proposed Pebble Mine would bring massive industrial development to the heart of the Bristol Bay area of Alaska and threaten huge portions of the finest salmon populations on earth. The announcement, just last Wednesday, right before Thanksgiving was huge victory and certainly something to be thankful for. Chris and Aaron discuss the latest developments along with the history of the project, the incredible values of this pristine area and next steps for ensuring that Bristol Bay remains wild and undeveloped in perpetuity.

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]]> 2563 no Western Wildlife Migrations with Matt Kauffman https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/western-wildlife-migrations-with-matt-kauffman/ Matt Kauffman is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the United Stated Geological Survey and the lead scientist at the Wyoming Migration Initiative, based out of the University of Wyoming. He has worked on and researched everything from peregrine falcons and wolves to carnivores in Africa. For the last 15 years Matt has been conducting research on the seasonal movements of ungulates like mule deer in the western United States and is a leading authority on their migration ecology and conservation. On this episode we discuss wildlife migration and the recent release of the report “Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States” of which Matt was a key author. Along with the release of the report was a new mapping tool for use by the public that can be found at https://westernmigrations.net/.   The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.    Additional Resources:  Wyoming Migration Initiative: http://www.migrationinitiative.org/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:09:35 -0000 Western Wildlife Migrations with Matt Kauffman full 47 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Matt Kauffman is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the United Stated Geological Survey and the lead scientist at the Wyoming Migration Initiative, based out of the University of Wyoming. He has worked on and researched everything from peregrine falc... Matt Kauffman is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the United Stated Geological Survey and the lead scientist at the Wyoming Migration Initiative, based out of the University of Wyoming. He has worked on and researched everything from peregrine falcons and wolves to carnivores in Africa. For the last 15 years Matt has been conducting research on the seasonal movements of ungulates like mule deer in the western United States and is a leading authority on their migration ecology and conservation. On this episode we discuss wildlife migration and the recent release of the report “Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States” of which Matt was a key author. Along with the release of the report was a new mapping tool for use by the public that can be found at https://westernmigrations.net/.   The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.    Additional Resources:  Wyoming Migration Initiative: http://www.migrationinitiative.org/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Kauffman is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the United Stated Geological Survey and the lead scientist at the Wyoming Migration Initiative, based out of the University of Wyoming. He has worked on and researched everything from peregrine falcons and wolves to carnivores in Africa. For the last 15 years Matt has been conducting research on the seasonal movements of ungulates like mule deer in the western United States and is a leading authority on their migration ecology and conservation. On this episode we discuss wildlife migration and the recent release of the report “Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States” of which Matt was a key author. Along with the release of the report was a new mapping tool for use by the public that can be found at https://westernmigrations.net/.

 

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]]> 3696 no Alaska, Dall Sheep, snow loss, changes in fish and wildlife, and a look to the future https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/alaska-dall-sheep-snow-loss-changes-in-fish-and-wildlife-and-a-look-to-the-future/ Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a doctor who spends part of his time in the most northern stretches of Alaska treating rural and indigenous communities and a hunter with an obsession for Dall Sheep. He also spends his winters as a heli-ski guide and has seen interesting changes in snowpack. Tom is a lifelong hunter from Wyoming works currently works as a sheep research biologist for Alaska Fish and Game. He has also done research on moose, black bears, and several others species. Roman is a professor of mathematics and biology at Alaska Pacific University and an author who has spent more than forty years crisscrossing the Alaskan backcountry doing research, exploring, and finding material for his two books. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Learn more at www.nwf.org/outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:44:22 -0000 Alaska, Dall Sheep, snow loss, changes in fish and wildlife, and a look to the future full 46 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a... Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a doctor who spends part of his time in the most northern stretches of Alaska treating rural and indigenous communities and a hunter with an obsession for Dall Sheep. He also spends his winters as a heli-ski guide and has seen interesting changes in snowpack. Tom is a lifelong hunter from Wyoming works currently works as a sheep research biologist for Alaska Fish and Game. He has also done research on moose, black bears, and several others species. Roman is a professor of mathematics and biology at Alaska Pacific University and an author who has spent more than forty years crisscrossing the Alaskan backcountry doing research, exploring, and finding material for his two books. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Learn more at www.nwf.org/outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a doctor who spends part of his time in the most northern stretches of Alaska treating rural and indigenous communities and a hunter with an obsession for Dall Sheep. He also spends his winters as a heli-ski guide and has seen interesting changes in snowpack. Tom is a lifelong hunter from Wyoming works currently works as a sheep research biologist for Alaska Fish and Game. He has also done research on moose, black bears, and several others species. Roman is a professor of mathematics and biology at Alaska Pacific University and an author who has spent more than forty years crisscrossing the Alaskan backcountry doing research, exploring, and finding material for his two books.

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]]> 4197 no The Effects of Trespass Grows on Public Land with Rich McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-effects-of-trespass-grows-on-public-land-with-rich-mcintyre-and-jackee-riccio-of-crop-project/ Rick McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project join us to highlight the impacts that illegal cannabis trespass grows have on our public lands, fish, and wildlife, especially in California. Trespass grows use toxicants that contaminate water and poison fish and wildlife - including species which hunters and anglers pursue. Not only that, but he heavily armed sites also pose a danger to hunters and anglers who accidentally encounter them while hunting or fishing our public lands. This results in large acreages effectively being off-limits. We greatly appreciate Rich and Jackee joining us to educate us - and you - about this serious issue. Click the links below for more information.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  CROP Project NPR: Illegal Pot Operations In Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water AP: Illegal pot farms on public land create environmental hazard  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:42:59 -0000 The Effects of Trespass Grows on Public Land with Rich McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project full 45 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Rick McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project join us to highlight the impacts that illegal cannabis trespass grows have on our public lands, fish, and wildlife, especially in California. Trespass grows use toxicants that contaminate water and pois... Rick McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project join us to highlight the impacts that illegal cannabis trespass grows have on our public lands, fish, and wildlife, especially in California. Trespass grows use toxicants that contaminate water and poison fish and wildlife - including species which hunters and anglers pursue. Not only that, but he heavily armed sites also pose a danger to hunters and anglers who accidentally encounter them while hunting or fishing our public lands. This results in large acreages effectively being off-limits. We greatly appreciate Rich and Jackee joining us to educate us - and you - about this serious issue. Click the links below for more information.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  CROP Project NPR: Illegal Pot Operations In Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water AP: Illegal pot farms on public land create environmental hazard  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rick McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project join us to highlight the impacts that illegal cannabis trespass grows have on our public lands, fish, and wildlife, especially in California. Trespass grows use toxicants that contaminate water and poison fish and wildlife - including species which hunters and anglers pursue. Not only that, but he heavily armed sites also pose a danger to hunters and anglers who accidentally encounter them while hunting or fishing our public lands. This results in large acreages effectively being off-limits. We greatly appreciate Rich and Jackee joining us to educate us - and you - about this serious issue. Click the links below for more information. 

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]]> 3218 no The North American Non-Lead Partnership with Leland Brown and Chris Parish https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-north-american-non-lead-partnership-with-leland-brown-and-chris-parish/ Leland Brown and Chris Parish of the North American Non-Lead Partnership join us to discuss benefits of using non-lead ammunition for hunting, the science behind the impacts of lead ammunition on non-target species, the effectiveness of non-lead ammunition, tips and considerations for making the switch, dispelling common misconceptions about non-lead ammunition, why encouraging voluntary adoptions of non-lead ammunition by hunters can be more effective than mandating it, and what their organization does to educate hunters about the benefits of using non-lead ammunition.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  North American Non-Lead Partnership The Peregrine Fund Hunting with Non-Lead Oregon Zoo National Wildlife: Letting Go of Lead NWF Outdoors: Northwoods Unleaded NWF's Lead-Free Landscapes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:28:24 -0000 The North American Non-Lead Partnership with Leland Brown and Chris Parish full 44 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Leland Brown and Chris Parish of the North American Non-Lead Partnership join us to discuss benefits of using non-lead ammunition for hunting, the science behind the impacts of lead ammunition on non-target species, the effectiveness of non-lead ammu... Leland Brown and Chris Parish of the North American Non-Lead Partnership join us to discuss benefits of using non-lead ammunition for hunting, the science behind the impacts of lead ammunition on non-target species, the effectiveness of non-lead ammunition, tips and considerations for making the switch, dispelling common misconceptions about non-lead ammunition, why encouraging voluntary adoptions of non-lead ammunition by hunters can be more effective than mandating it, and what their organization does to educate hunters about the benefits of using non-lead ammunition.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  North American Non-Lead Partnership The Peregrine Fund Hunting with Non-Lead Oregon Zoo National Wildlife: Letting Go of Lead NWF Outdoors: Northwoods Unleaded NWF's Lead-Free Landscapes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leland Brown and Chris Parish of the North American Non-Lead Partnership join us to discuss benefits of using non-lead ammunition for hunting, the science behind the impacts of lead ammunition on non-target species, the effectiveness of non-lead ammunition, tips and considerations for making the switch, dispelling common misconceptions about non-lead ammunition, why encouraging voluntary adoptions of non-lead ammunition by hunters can be more effective than mandating it, and what their organization does to educate hunters about the benefits of using non-lead ammunition. 

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]]> 5165 no Jeff Crane, Collin O'Mara, and Recovering America's Wildlife https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/collin-omara-jeff-crane-and-the-recovering-americas-wildlife-act/ SPECIAL EPISODE: This week we're dropping this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast featuring Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation President Jeff Crane and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O'Mara. Jeff and Collin were recently honored with an award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for the collaborative work of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. We talk with them about the history of our organizations, how, why, and when we work together, the successes resulting from that like the Great American Outdoors Act and the recently-passed America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and the genesis of the idea for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act through the Blue Ribbon Panel, why it's so important for wildlife, and where it stands now.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Links:  Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Association of Fish, Wildlife Agencies Honors Leadership on Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and National Wildlife Federation Join Forces for Wildlife Recovering America's Wildlife Act The Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America's Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources America's Conservation Enhancement Act is a Bipartisan Win for Wildlife Congress, President Should Build on Historic, Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:56:52 -0000 Jeff Crane, Collin O'Mara, and Recovering America's Wildlife full 43 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors SPECIAL EPISODE: This week we're dropping this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast featuring Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation President Jeff Crane and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O'Mara. ... SPECIAL EPISODE: This week we're dropping this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast featuring Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation President Jeff Crane and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O'Mara. Jeff and Collin were recently honored with an award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for the collaborative work of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. We talk with them about the history of our organizations, how, why, and when we work together, the successes resulting from that like the Great American Outdoors Act and the recently-passed America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and the genesis of the idea for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act through the Blue Ribbon Panel, why it's so important for wildlife, and where it stands now.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Links:  Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Association of Fish, Wildlife Agencies Honors Leadership on Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and National Wildlife Federation Join Forces for Wildlife Recovering America's Wildlife Act The Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America's Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources America's Conservation Enhancement Act is a Bipartisan Win for Wildlife Congress, President Should Build on Historic, Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SPECIAL EPISODE: This week we're dropping this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast featuring Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation President Jeff Crane and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O'Mara. Jeff and Collin were recently honored with an award from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for the collaborative work of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and the National Wildlife Federation on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. We talk with them about the history of our organizations, how, why, and when we work together, the successes resulting from that like the Great American Outdoors Act and the recently-passed America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and the genesis of the idea for the Recovering America's Wildlife Act through the Blue Ribbon Panel, why it's so important for wildlife, and where it stands now. 

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]]> 3490 no Kevin Montieth and the Science of Mule Deer https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/kevin-montieth-and-the-science-of-mule-deer/ Kevin Monteith, assistant professor at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming joins the podcast to talk about the Monteith Shop for large ungulate research, his team's research on mule deer, including causes of their decline, habitat needs, migration patterns, summer and winter range, competition with elk, the Deer Elk Ecology Research project, the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project, the Ungulate Compendium, the Rose Petal Hypothesis, why science is more that the one piece of observational data you witnessed that one time while hunting, and more.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  The Ungulate Compendium The Monteith Shop Montieth Shop 2019 Annual Update Hunt To Eat Migration T-Shirt benefiting Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Montana Wildlife Federation, and Idaho Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:48:21 -0000 Kevin Montieth and the Science of Mule Deer full 42 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Kevin Monteith, assistant professor at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming joins the podcast to talk about the Monteith Shop for large ungulate research, his team's research on mule deer, including causes... Kevin Monteith, assistant professor at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming joins the podcast to talk about the Monteith Shop for large ungulate research, his team's research on mule deer, including causes of their decline, habitat needs, migration patterns, summer and winter range, competition with elk, the Deer Elk Ecology Research project, the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project, the Ungulate Compendium, the Rose Petal Hypothesis, why science is more that the one piece of observational data you witnessed that one time while hunting, and more.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  The Ungulate Compendium The Monteith Shop Montieth Shop 2019 Annual Update Hunt To Eat Migration T-Shirt benefiting Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Montana Wildlife Federation, and Idaho Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kevin Monteith, assistant professor at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming joins the podcast to talk about the Monteith Shop for large ungulate research, his team's research on mule deer, including causes of their decline, habitat needs, migration patterns, summer and winter range, competition with elk, the Deer Elk Ecology Research project, the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project, the Ungulate Compendium, the Rose Petal Hypothesis, why science is more that the one piece of observational data you witnessed that one time while hunting, and more. 

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]]> 4567 no Christine Peterson and Conservation in Outdoor Media https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/christine-peterson-and-conservation-in-outdoor-media/ Award-winning outdoor journalist Christine Peterson joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss the role of conservation in outdoor media, her career as an award-winning outdoor writer, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, adventures with her family and the epic treks of her four-year-old daughter, becoming an adult-onset hunter, diversity in the outdoors, and some of the biggest conservation issues she's covered like predator management, invasive species, and climate change.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is sponsored by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources Christine-Peterson.com: http://www.christine-peterson.com/ Outdoor Writers Association of America: https://www.owaa.org/  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Christine Peterson articles:  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/07/can-grizzly-bears-survive-hunting-animals/  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/yellowstone-wolves-reintroduction-helped-stabilize-ecosystem/ https://www.hcn.org/issues/51.18/hunting-faced-with-chronic-wasting-disease-whats-a-hunting-family-to-do  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/06/how-to-eradicate-yellowstone-lake-trout/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:54:10 -0000 Christine Peterson and Conservation in Outdoor Media full 41 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Award-winning outdoor journalist Christine Peterson joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss the role of conservation in outdoor media, her career as an award-winning outdoor writer, the Outdoor Writers Association of Americ... Award-winning outdoor journalist Christine Peterson joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss the role of conservation in outdoor media, her career as an award-winning outdoor writer, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, adventures with her family and the epic treks of her four-year-old daughter, becoming an adult-onset hunter, diversity in the outdoors, and some of the biggest conservation issues she's covered like predator management, invasive species, and climate change.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is sponsored by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources Christine-Peterson.com: http://www.christine-peterson.com/ Outdoor Writers Association of America: https://www.owaa.org/  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Christine Peterson articles:  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/07/can-grizzly-bears-survive-hunting-animals/  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/yellowstone-wolves-reintroduction-helped-stabilize-ecosystem/ https://www.hcn.org/issues/51.18/hunting-faced-with-chronic-wasting-disease-whats-a-hunting-family-to-do  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/06/how-to-eradicate-yellowstone-lake-trout/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Award-winning outdoor journalist Christine Peterson joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss the role of conservation in outdoor media, her career as an award-winning outdoor writer, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, adventures with her family and the epic treks of her four-year-old daughter, becoming an adult-onset hunter, diversity in the outdoors, and some of the biggest conservation issues she's covered like predator management, invasive species, and climate change. 

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]]> 3339 no Travis Macy and the Ultra Mindset https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/travis-macy-and-the-ultra-mindset/ Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, professional endurance athlete and an elk hunter. He joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss his experience as an endurance athlete and on The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji in which he competed with his dad, who has Alzheimer's Disease, getting outside during the pandemic, becoming an elk hunter as an adult, the similarities and contrasts between endurance events and elk hunting, the beginner mindset, why failing is OK, how international travel and hunting have influenced his views on conservation, and how to get more involved in conservation.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Travis Macy: http://www.travismacy.com/ Instagram: @travismacy Watch World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji on Prime Travis Macy on The Rich Outdoors Podcast 2% for Conservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:36:10 -0000 Travis Macy and the Ultra Mindset full 40 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, professional endurance athlete and an elk hunter. He joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss his experience as an endurance athlete and on The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fi... Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, professional endurance athlete and an elk hunter. He joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss his experience as an endurance athlete and on The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji in which he competed with his dad, who has Alzheimer's Disease, getting outside during the pandemic, becoming an elk hunter as an adult, the similarities and contrasts between endurance events and elk hunting, the beginner mindset, why failing is OK, how international travel and hunting have influenced his views on conservation, and how to get more involved in conservation.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Travis Macy: http://www.travismacy.com/ Instagram: @travismacy Watch World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji on Prime Travis Macy on The Rich Outdoors Podcast 2% for Conservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, professional endurance athlete and an elk hunter. He joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss his experience as an endurance athlete and on The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji in which he competed with his dad, who has Alzheimer's Disease, getting outside during the pandemic, becoming an elk hunter as an adult, the similarities and contrasts between endurance events and elk hunting, the beginner mindset, why failing is OK, how international travel and hunting have influenced his views on conservation, and how to get more involved in conservation. 

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]]> 4344 no Hunt To Eat with Mahting Putelis https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/hunt-to-eat-with-mahting-putelis/ Mahting Putelis of Hunt To Eat joins the podcast to talk about Hunt To Eat's brand new rebranding and focus, its origin story, sponsoring and partnering with the National Wildlife Federation, approachable wild game recipes, our admiration for the culinary greatness of Michael Cravens, how Hunt To Eat t-shirts feel and why "friends don't let friends wear plastisol," drawing inspiration from Patagonia, why there's more to hunting than just "big bucks," Mahting's Latvian roots, fighting oppression, making the outdoors welcoming for all, how Mahting started hunting, fishing to eat vs. catch and release, outdoor recreation activities not named hunting or fishing, the hunting culture and community, fall plans, running 100 miles, and how not to get trichinosis from undercooked bear meat.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is proudly sponsored by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Hunt To Eat Artemis Collaboration: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/artemis-x-hunt-to-eat  Hunt To Eat Pride Tee: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/signature/products/pride-rainbow-trout Hunt To Eat New Mexico Wildlife Federation Collaboration: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/states/products/new-mexico Hunt To Eat Migration Collaboration with Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Wildlife Federations: https://hunttoeat.com/products/migration Hunt To Eat / NWF "Hunt Clean" Initiative: https://hunttoeat.com/blogs/conservation/hunt-to-eat-and-the-national-wildlife-federation-announce-hunt-clean-initiative-shirt-to-promote-lead-free-landscapes   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:26:55 -0000 Hunt To Eat with Mahting Putelis full 39 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Mahting Putelis of Hunt To Eat joins the podcast to talk about Hunt To Eat's brand new rebranding and focus, its origin story, sponsoring and partnering with the National Wildlife Federation, approachable wild game recipes, our admiration for the cul... Mahting Putelis of Hunt To Eat joins the podcast to talk about Hunt To Eat's brand new rebranding and focus, its origin story, sponsoring and partnering with the National Wildlife Federation, approachable wild game recipes, our admiration for the culinary greatness of Michael Cravens, how Hunt To Eat t-shirts feel and why "friends don't let friends wear plastisol," drawing inspiration from Patagonia, why there's more to hunting than just "big bucks," Mahting's Latvian roots, fighting oppression, making the outdoors welcoming for all, how Mahting started hunting, fishing to eat vs. catch and release, outdoor recreation activities not named hunting or fishing, the hunting culture and community, fall plans, running 100 miles, and how not to get trichinosis from undercooked bear meat.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is proudly sponsored by Hunt To Eat.  Music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Hunt To Eat Artemis Collaboration: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/artemis-x-hunt-to-eat  Hunt To Eat Pride Tee: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/signature/products/pride-rainbow-trout Hunt To Eat New Mexico Wildlife Federation Collaboration: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/states/products/new-mexico Hunt To Eat Migration Collaboration with Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Wildlife Federations: https://hunttoeat.com/products/migration Hunt To Eat / NWF "Hunt Clean" Initiative: https://hunttoeat.com/blogs/conservation/hunt-to-eat-and-the-national-wildlife-federation-announce-hunt-clean-initiative-shirt-to-promote-lead-free-landscapes   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mahting Putelis of Hunt To Eat joins the podcast to talk about Hunt To Eat's brand new rebranding and focus, its origin story, sponsoring and partnering with the National Wildlife Federation, approachable wild game recipes, our admiration for the culinary greatness of Michael Cravens, how Hunt To Eat t-shirts feel and why "friends don't let friends wear plastisol," drawing inspiration from Patagonia, why there's more to hunting than just "big bucks," Mahting's Latvian roots, fighting oppression, making the outdoors welcoming for all, how Mahting started hunting, fishing to eat vs. catch and release, outdoor recreation activities not named hunting or fishing, the hunting culture and community, fall plans, running 100 miles, and how not to get trichinosis from undercooked bear meat. 

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]]> 3595 no Wild Sheep Conservation with Gray Thornton and Kit Fischer https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/wild-sheep-conservation-with-gray-thornton-and-kit-fischer/ Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, and Kit Fischer of the National Wildlife Federation join the podcast to talk about all facets of wild sheep conservation, the work of the Wild Sheep Foundation to put and keep wild sheep on the mountain, conservation issues facing wild sheep like disease spread from domestic sheep, the work WSF's work with the National Wildlife Federation to work keep wild and domestic sheep separate, how habitat and disease impact where wild sheep restoration can occur, working together with domestic sheep producers, the < 1 Club, and the WSF film "Wild and Wool."   The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat. Music provided by National Park Radio.    Resources:  Wild Sheep Foundation: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/ Wild Sheep Foundation's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:02:57 -0000 Wild Sheep Conservation with Gray Thornton and Kit Fischer full 38 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, and Kit Fischer of the National Wildlife Federation join the podcast to talk about all facets of wild sheep conservation, the work of the Wild Sheep Foundation to put and keep wild sheep ... Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, and Kit Fischer of the National Wildlife Federation join the podcast to talk about all facets of wild sheep conservation, the work of the Wild Sheep Foundation to put and keep wild sheep on the mountain, conservation issues facing wild sheep like disease spread from domestic sheep, the work WSF's work with the National Wildlife Federation to work keep wild and domestic sheep separate, how habitat and disease impact where wild sheep restoration can occur, working together with domestic sheep producers, the < 1 Club, and the WSF film "Wild and Wool."   The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Hunt To Eat. Music provided by National Park Radio.    Resources:  Wild Sheep Foundation: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/ Wild Sheep Foundation's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gray Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, and Kit Fischer of the National Wildlife Federation join the podcast to talk about all facets of wild sheep conservation, the work of the Wild Sheep Foundation to put and keep wild sheep on the mountain, conservation issues facing wild sheep like disease spread from domestic sheep, the work WSF's work with the National Wildlife Federation to work keep wild and domestic sheep separate, how habitat and disease impact where wild sheep restoration can occur, working together with domestic sheep producers, the < 1 Club, and the WSF film "Wild and Wool."

 

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]]> 4572 no Why Hunters Should Care About Getting a Fair Shake for Oil and Gas Leases on Public Land https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/why-hunters-should-care-about-getting-a-fair-shake-for-oil-and-gas-leases-on-public-land/ David Willms of the National Wildlife Federation (and host of the Your Mountain Podcast) joins host Aaron Kindle on this episode to discuss the effect of non-competitive energy leasing on federal public lands and its impact on wildlife habitat, why hunters should care, and proposed legislation to end it.  Intro/Outro music by National Park Radio Resources:  Tester press release on the bill https://www.tester.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=7584 Bill text https://www.tester.senate.gov/files/documents/EDW20446.pdf Cortez Masto Press release on her bill https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-introduces-legislation-to-prohibit-oil-and-gas-speculation-on-low-potential-lands#:~:text=January%2017%2C%202020-,Cortez%20Masto%20Introduces%20Legislation%20to%20Prohibit%20Oil,Speculation%20on%20Low%20Potential%20Lands&text=introduced%20the%20End%20Speculative%20Oil,or%20no%20potential%20for%20development. Your Mountain Podcast http://www.itsyourmountain.com/podcast/ Unchecked Energy Development Report https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2020/04-21-20-Unchecked-Energy-Development-Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:12:50 -0000 Why Hunters Should Care About Getting a Fair Shake for Oil and Gas Leases on Public Land full 37 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors David Willms of the National Wildlife Federation (and host of the Your Mountain Podcast) joins host Aaron Kindle on this episode to discuss the effect of non-competitive energy leasing on federal public lands and its impact on wildlife habitat, why h... David Willms of the National Wildlife Federation (and host of the Your Mountain Podcast) joins host Aaron Kindle on this episode to discuss the effect of non-competitive energy leasing on federal public lands and its impact on wildlife habitat, why hunters should care, and proposed legislation to end it.  Intro/Outro music by National Park Radio Resources:  Tester press release on the bill https://www.tester.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=7584 Bill text https://www.tester.senate.gov/files/documents/EDW20446.pdf Cortez Masto Press release on her bill https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-introduces-legislation-to-prohibit-oil-and-gas-speculation-on-low-potential-lands#:~:text=January%2017%2C%202020-,Cortez%20Masto%20Introduces%20Legislation%20to%20Prohibit%20Oil,Speculation%20on%20Low%20Potential%20Lands&text=introduced%20the%20End%20Speculative%20Oil,or%20no%20potential%20for%20development. Your Mountain Podcast http://www.itsyourmountain.com/podcast/ Unchecked Energy Development Report https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2020/04-21-20-Unchecked-Energy-Development-Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices David Willms of the National Wildlife Federation (and host of the Your Mountain Podcast) joins host Aaron Kindle on this episode to discuss the effect of non-competitive energy leasing on federal public lands and its impact on wildlife habitat, why hunters should care, and proposed legislation to end it. 

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]]> 4890 no Buffalo Restoration on the Wind River Reservation with Jason Baldes https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/buffalo-restoration-on-the-wind-river-reservation-with-jason-baldes/ Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone tribal member and the National Wildlife Federation's tribal buffalo coordinator, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss buffalo restoration (or bison, if you prefer) on the Wind River Reservation, the historical and cultural importance of buffalo to the Eastern Shoshone, how his dad led efforts to restore pronghorn to the reservation, how the Eastern Shoshone set game regulations, pack horses for hunting, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Music provided by National Park Radio Resources:  National Wildlife Federation Unites Tribes to Bring New Bison to the Wind River Reservation National Wildlife Federation Tribal Buffalo Restoration Film: Boy-zshan Bi-den (Buffalo Return) National Wildlife Federation Outdoors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0000 Buffalo Restoration on the Wind River Reservation with Jason Baldes full 36 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone tribal member and the National Wildlife Federation's tribal buffalo coordinator, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss buffalo restoration (or bison, if you prefer) on the Wind River Rese... Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone tribal member and the National Wildlife Federation's tribal buffalo coordinator, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss buffalo restoration (or bison, if you prefer) on the Wind River Reservation, the historical and cultural importance of buffalo to the Eastern Shoshone, how his dad led efforts to restore pronghorn to the reservation, how the Eastern Shoshone set game regulations, pack horses for hunting, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Music provided by National Park Radio Resources:  National Wildlife Federation Unites Tribes to Bring New Bison to the Wind River Reservation National Wildlife Federation Tribal Buffalo Restoration Film: Boy-zshan Bi-den (Buffalo Return) National Wildlife Federation Outdoors   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone tribal member and the National Wildlife Federation's tribal buffalo coordinator, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss buffalo restoration (or bison, if you prefer) on the Wind River Reservation, the historical and cultural importance of buffalo to the Eastern Shoshone, how his dad led efforts to restore pronghorn to the reservation, how the Eastern Shoshone set game regulations, pack horses for hunting, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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]]> 3943 no Shane Mahoney on Climate Change https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/shane-mahoney-on-climate-change/ Renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney, founder of Conservation Visions and the Wild Harvest Initiative, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast and co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to discuss the impact of climate change on hunting, fishing, and the wild harvest of game, fish, and forage, as well as the critical role that hunters and anglers can play in addressing it.  Resources:  Conservation Visions: https://www.conservationvisions.com/ Wild Harvest Initiative: https://www.conservationvisions.com/wild-harvest-initiative NWF's Natural Climate Solutions Policy Platform: https://www.nwf.org/naturalsolutions National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors Support from: Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com (Music)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:53:19 -0000 Shane Mahoney on Climate Change full 35 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney, founder of Conservation Visions and the Wild Harvest Initiative, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast and co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to discuss the impact of climate change on ... Renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney, founder of Conservation Visions and the Wild Harvest Initiative, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast and co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to discuss the impact of climate change on hunting, fishing, and the wild harvest of game, fish, and forage, as well as the critical role that hunters and anglers can play in addressing it.  Resources:  Conservation Visions: https://www.conservationvisions.com/ Wild Harvest Initiative: https://www.conservationvisions.com/wild-harvest-initiative NWF's Natural Climate Solutions Policy Platform: https://www.nwf.org/naturalsolutions National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors Support from: Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com (Music)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney, founder of Conservation Visions and the Wild Harvest Initiative, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast and co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to discuss the impact of climate change on hunting, fishing, and the wild harvest of game, fish, and forage, as well as the critical role that hunters and anglers can play in addressing it. 

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]]> 3677 no The Great American Outdoors Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and You https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/the-great-american-outdoors-act-the-land-and-water-conservation-fund-and-you/ The Great American Outdoors Act is on the cusp of passage in the U.S. Senate and has been introduced in the U.S. House. Hailed as the biggest conservation bill in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act will permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address the maintenance backlog at National Parks and other federal public lands, putting people back to work. Co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle discuss what's in the Great American Outdoors Act, how the Land and Water Conservation Fund has personally affected their lives and probably yours, too, and how you can make a difference right now to help it pass. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water with intro music by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Tell Congress to support the Great American Outdoors Act and fully fund LWCF! Map of LWCF Projects by State (LWCF Coalition) Blog: Fishing for Responsible Recreation and Public Access Press Release: Great American Outdoors Act will spur economic recovery National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Rep Your Water National Park Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:59:58 -0000 The Great American Outdoors Act, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and You full 34 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors The Great American Outdoors Act is on the cusp of passage in the U.S. Senate and has been introduced in the U.S. House. Hailed as the biggest conservation bill in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act will permanently and fully fund the Land ... The Great American Outdoors Act is on the cusp of passage in the U.S. Senate and has been introduced in the U.S. House. Hailed as the biggest conservation bill in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act will permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address the maintenance backlog at National Parks and other federal public lands, putting people back to work. Co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle discuss what's in the Great American Outdoors Act, how the Land and Water Conservation Fund has personally affected their lives and probably yours, too, and how you can make a difference right now to help it pass. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water with intro music by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Tell Congress to support the Great American Outdoors Act and fully fund LWCF! Map of LWCF Projects by State (LWCF Coalition) Blog: Fishing for Responsible Recreation and Public Access Press Release: Great American Outdoors Act will spur economic recovery National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Rep Your Water National Park Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Great American Outdoors Act is on the cusp of passage in the U.S. Senate and has been introduced in the U.S. House. Hailed as the biggest conservation bill in a generation, the Great American Outdoors Act will permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and address the maintenance backlog at National Parks and other federal public lands, putting people back to work. Co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle discuss what's in the Great American Outdoors Act, how the Land and Water Conservation Fund has personally affected their lives and probably yours, too, and how you can make a difference right now to help it pass.

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]]> 1901 no Muley Fanatics with Josh Corsey https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/muley-fanatics-with-josh-corsey/ In this episode, Josh Corsey of the Muley Fanatic Foundation joins co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to talk about mule deer conservation, his organization, mule deer migration routes, how they're affected by oil and gas development, and the Bureau of Land Management's resource management plan for the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming. They also discuss the National Wildlife Federation's new report, "Unchecked Energy Development and the Future of Hunting Across the West." The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Muley Fanatic Foundation: www.muleyfanatic.org  NWF Report: https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2020/04-21-20-Unchecked-Energy-Development-Report Public News Service: BLM's Blanket Oil-Gas Leasing Puts Wyoming Hunting at Risk: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2020-04-27/endangered-species-and-wildlife/blms-blanket-oil-gas-leasing-puts-wy-hunting-at-risk/a70011-1?fbclid=IwAR36_RymZlBeVzxafWsdxm5y3qE2t348S4FbVsEV0fnNnKaY_ThewklYJwc National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com  National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 May 2020 19:19:29 -0000 Muley Fanatics with Josh Corsey full 33 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode, Josh Corsey of the Muley Fanatic Foundation joins co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to talk about mule deer conservation, his organization, mule deer migration routes, how they're affected by oil and gas development, and the ... In this episode, Josh Corsey of the Muley Fanatic Foundation joins co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to talk about mule deer conservation, his organization, mule deer migration routes, how they're affected by oil and gas development, and the Bureau of Land Management's resource management plan for the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming. They also discuss the National Wildlife Federation's new report, "Unchecked Energy Development and the Future of Hunting Across the West." The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Muley Fanatic Foundation: www.muleyfanatic.org  NWF Report: https://www.nwf.org/-/media/Documents/PDFs/Press-Releases/2020/04-21-20-Unchecked-Energy-Development-Report Public News Service: BLM's Blanket Oil-Gas Leasing Puts Wyoming Hunting at Risk: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2020-04-27/endangered-species-and-wildlife/blms-blanket-oil-gas-leasing-puts-wy-hunting-at-risk/a70011-1?fbclid=IwAR36_RymZlBeVzxafWsdxm5y3qE2t348S4FbVsEV0fnNnKaY_ThewklYJwc National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com  National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, Josh Corsey of the Muley Fanatic Foundation joins co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to talk about mule deer conservation, his organization, mule deer migration routes, how they're affected by oil and gas development, and the Bureau of Land Management's resource management plan for the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming. They also discuss the National Wildlife Federation's new report, "Unchecked Energy Development and the Future of Hunting Across the West." The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio. 

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]]> 3056 no Conservation Funding and COVID-19 with 2% for Conservation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/conservation-funding-and-covid-19-with-2-for-conservation/ In this episode we talk with Jared Frasier, executive director of 2% for Conservation. He explains how 2% for Conservation certifies businesses which contribute at least 1% of their time and 1% of their profit to conservation, how he became involved with it, how conservation funding is being affected by COVID-19 and the cancelled events which generate significant funding for conservation organizations, and how conservationists can help out through efforts like #tinesandtrash and #helptheevents.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music is provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  2% for Conservation: www.fishandwildlife.org First Lite: www.firstlite.com Hunt To Eat: www.hunttoeat.com Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:11:16 -0000 Conservation Funding and COVID-19 with 2% for Conservation full 32 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode we talk with Jared Frasier, executive director of 2% for Conservation. He explains how 2% for Conservation certifies businesses which contribute at least 1% of their time and 1% of their profit to conservation, how he became involved ... In this episode we talk with Jared Frasier, executive director of 2% for Conservation. He explains how 2% for Conservation certifies businesses which contribute at least 1% of their time and 1% of their profit to conservation, how he became involved with it, how conservation funding is being affected by COVID-19 and the cancelled events which generate significant funding for conservation organizations, and how conservationists can help out through efforts like #tinesandtrash and #helptheevents.  The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music is provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  2% for Conservation: www.fishandwildlife.org First Lite: www.firstlite.com Hunt To Eat: www.hunttoeat.com Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com  National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode we talk with Jared Frasier, executive director of 2% for Conservation. He explains how 2% for Conservation certifies businesses which contribute at least 1% of their time and 1% of their profit to conservation, how he became involved with it, how conservation funding is being affected by COVID-19 and the cancelled events which generate significant funding for conservation organizations, and how conservationists can help out through efforts like #tinesandtrash and #helptheevents. 

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]]> 3539 no Wild Game and Nonlead Hunting with Michael Cravens of the Arizona Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/wild-game-and-nonlead-hunting-with-michael-cravens-of-the-arizona-wildlife-federation/ In this episode, we get to know Michael Cravens, the new Advocacy and Communications Coordinator for the Arizona Wildlife Federation. Michael is an avid hunter, angler, naturalist, and wild game cook who is also a brand ambassador for Hunt To Eat. We discuss his background in conservation, the bipartisan conservation approach of the Arizona Wildlife Federation, his return to hunting as an adult and the ridiculously successful hunting season he had last year, his approach to wild game that won the past two Wild Game Cookoffs at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Annual Rendezvous, how he's adapting to working from home to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and how conservation organizations are still working for wildlife, and hunting with nonlead ammunition. We apologize for the tinny sound of this recording: The National Wildlife Federation is working from home, too, and this episode was recorded through Zoom in our host Drew YoungeDyke's garage. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Arizona Wildlife Federation Hunt To Eat Rep Your Water National Park Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:45:41 -0000 Wild Game and Nonlead Hunting with Michael Cravens of the Arizona Wildlife Federation full 31 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode, we get to know Michael Cravens, the new Advocacy and Communications Coordinator for the Arizona Wildlife Federation. Michael is an avid hunter, angler, naturalist, and wild game cook who is also a brand ambassador for Hunt To Eat. We... In this episode, we get to know Michael Cravens, the new Advocacy and Communications Coordinator for the Arizona Wildlife Federation. Michael is an avid hunter, angler, naturalist, and wild game cook who is also a brand ambassador for Hunt To Eat. We discuss his background in conservation, the bipartisan conservation approach of the Arizona Wildlife Federation, his return to hunting as an adult and the ridiculously successful hunting season he had last year, his approach to wild game that won the past two Wild Game Cookoffs at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Annual Rendezvous, how he's adapting to working from home to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and how conservation organizations are still working for wildlife, and hunting with nonlead ammunition. We apologize for the tinny sound of this recording: The National Wildlife Federation is working from home, too, and this episode was recorded through Zoom in our host Drew YoungeDyke's garage. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio.  Additional Resources:  Arizona Wildlife Federation Hunt To Eat Rep Your Water National Park Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we get to know Michael Cravens, the new Advocacy and Communications Coordinator for the Arizona Wildlife Federation. Michael is an avid hunter, angler, naturalist, and wild game cook who is also a brand ambassador for Hunt To Eat. We discuss his background in conservation, the bipartisan conservation approach of the Arizona Wildlife Federation, his return to hunting as an adult and the ridiculously successful hunting season he had last year, his approach to wild game that won the past two Wild Game Cookoffs at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Annual Rendezvous, how he's adapting to working from home to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and how conservation organizations are still working for wildlife, and hunting with nonlead ammunition. We apologize for the tinny sound of this recording: The National Wildlife Federation is working from home, too, and this episode was recorded through Zoom in our host Drew YoungeDyke's garage. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Intro music provided by National Park Radio. 

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]]> 2137 no Recovering America's Wildlife with Emily Wood of the Indiana Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/recovering-americas-wildlife-with-emily-wood-of-the-indiana-wildlife-federation/ On this episode, we're joined by Emily Wood, executive director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, to talk about her organization and the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Each state has a federally mandated list of species of greatest conservation need - essentially species at a higher risk of becoming threatened or endangered. Tallied together, this represents about one-third of all wildlife in America. While the Pittman-Robertson Fund and hunter/angler license dollars have done a tremendous job of recovering game species over the last century, many other species are in crisis. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will provide the funding for states to implement State Wildlife Action plans to recover those species and keep them off the endangered species list. Emily talks about the work of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, how they work with the National Wildlife Federation on priorities like recovering wildlife, and what the Recovering America's Wildlife Act would mean for Indiana. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and the intro music has been provided by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Indiana Wildlife Federation: https://www.indianawildlife.org/ Recovering America's Wildlife Act: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act Rep Your Water (Indiana bass hat): https://www.repyourwater.com/collections/indiana/products/indiana-bass-hat National Park Radio: https://www.nationalparkradio.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:13:37 -0000 Recovering America's Wildlife with Emily Wood of the Indiana Wildlife Federation full 30 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors On this episode, we're joined by Emily Wood, executive director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, to talk about her organization and the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Each state has a federally mandated list of species of greatest conservation... On this episode, we're joined by Emily Wood, executive director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, to talk about her organization and the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Each state has a federally mandated list of species of greatest conservation need - essentially species at a higher risk of becoming threatened or endangered. Tallied together, this represents about one-third of all wildlife in America. While the Pittman-Robertson Fund and hunter/angler license dollars have done a tremendous job of recovering game species over the last century, many other species are in crisis. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will provide the funding for states to implement State Wildlife Action plans to recover those species and keep them off the endangered species list. Emily talks about the work of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, how they work with the National Wildlife Federation on priorities like recovering wildlife, and what the Recovering America's Wildlife Act would mean for Indiana. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and the intro music has been provided by National Park Radio.  Resources:  Indiana Wildlife Federation: https://www.indianawildlife.org/ Recovering America's Wildlife Act: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act Rep Your Water (Indiana bass hat): https://www.repyourwater.com/collections/indiana/products/indiana-bass-hat National Park Radio: https://www.nationalparkradio.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode, we're joined by Emily Wood, executive director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, to talk about her organization and the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Each state has a federally mandated list of species of greatest conservation need - essentially species at a higher risk of becoming threatened or endangered. Tallied together, this represents about one-third of all wildlife in America. While the Pittman-Robertson Fund and hunter/angler license dollars have done a tremendous job of recovering game species over the last century, many other species are in crisis. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will provide the funding for states to implement State Wildlife Action plans to recover those species and keep them off the endangered species list. Emily talks about the work of the Indiana Wildlife Federation, how they work with the National Wildlife Federation on priorities like recovering wildlife, and what the Recovering America's Wildlife Act would mean for Indiana. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water and the intro music has been provided by National Park Radio. 

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]]> 1172 no Volunteering for Conservation with Cindy Stites https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/volunteering-for-conservation-with-cindy-stites/ We're back! After a hiatus while our host was on paternity leave, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is back for 2020 with new guests and new intro music from our friends at National Park Radio. In this episode, we talk with Cindy Stites, an avid hunter and conservation volunteer from Indiana. Cindy's story about getting into hunting as an adult is one that you have to hear, and the volunteerism it inspired in her is something we should all try to emulate. She is a hunter safety and youth shooting sports instructor, a board member of the International Caribou Foundation, a regional committee member for 2% for Conservation, an ambassador for Hunt To Eat, and was a founding board member of the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. She tells us how she got into hunting and volunteering for conservation, the lessons she's learned about avoiding burnout, the challenges of recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters, the plight of North American caribou, her participation at the National Wildlife Federation's upcoming Women in Conservation Leadership Summit, and squirrel hunting with her dad. As always, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water, and be sure to check out the music of National Park Radio, which provided our new intro music.  Resources:  2% for Conservation: www.fishandwildlife.org International Caribou Foundation: https://www.internationalcariboufoundation.org/ NWF's Women in Conservation Leadership: https://wcl.nwf.org/ Hunt To Eat: www.hunttoeat.com Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:08:56 -0000 Volunteering for Conservation with Cindy Stites full 29 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors We're back! After a hiatus while our host was on paternity leave, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is back for 2020 with new guests and new intro music from our friends at National Park Radio. In this episode, we talk with Cindy Stit... We're back! After a hiatus while our host was on paternity leave, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is back for 2020 with new guests and new intro music from our friends at National Park Radio. In this episode, we talk with Cindy Stites, an avid hunter and conservation volunteer from Indiana. Cindy's story about getting into hunting as an adult is one that you have to hear, and the volunteerism it inspired in her is something we should all try to emulate. She is a hunter safety and youth shooting sports instructor, a board member of the International Caribou Foundation, a regional committee member for 2% for Conservation, an ambassador for Hunt To Eat, and was a founding board member of the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. She tells us how she got into hunting and volunteering for conservation, the lessons she's learned about avoiding burnout, the challenges of recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters, the plight of North American caribou, her participation at the National Wildlife Federation's upcoming Women in Conservation Leadership Summit, and squirrel hunting with her dad. As always, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by Rep Your Water, and be sure to check out the music of National Park Radio, which provided our new intro music.  Resources:  2% for Conservation: www.fishandwildlife.org International Caribou Foundation: https://www.internationalcariboufoundation.org/ NWF's Women in Conservation Leadership: https://wcl.nwf.org/ Hunt To Eat: www.hunttoeat.com Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back! After a hiatus while our host was on paternity leave, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is back for 2020 with new guests and new intro music from our friends at National Park Radio. In this episode, we talk with Cindy Stites, an avid hunter and conservation volunteer from Indiana. Cindy's story about getting into hunting as an adult is one that you have to hear, and the volunteerism it inspired in her is something we should all try to emulate. She is a hunter safety and youth shooting sports instructor, a board member of the International Caribou Foundation, a regional committee member for 2% for Conservation, an ambassador for Hunt To Eat, and was a founding board member of the Indiana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. She tells us how she got into hunting and volunteering for conservation, the lessons she's learned about avoiding burnout, the challenges of recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters, the plight of North American caribou, her participation at the National Wildlife Federation's upcoming Women in Conservation Leadership Summit, and squirrel hunting with her dad. 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]]> 2300 no Deer Camp https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/deer-hunting-with-nonlead/ Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation covering Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota joined the podcast for this episode to talk about deer hunting, deer camp, deer regulations, how our deer seasons have gone so far, hunting with nonlead ammunition, the efforts of the Michigan DNR to reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, the bait ban in Michigan, politicans' efforts to undermine scientific wildlife management in Michigan, and why that's a bad idea.  As always, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment.  Additional Resources: NWF Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors NWF's Lead-Free Landscapes: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/Lead-Free-Landscapes   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:05:39 -0000 Deer Camp full 28 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation covering Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota joined the podcast for this episode to talk about deer hunting, deer camp, deer regulations, how our deer seasons h... Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation covering Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota joined the podcast for this episode to talk about deer hunting, deer camp, deer regulations, how our deer seasons have gone so far, hunting with nonlead ammunition, the efforts of the Michigan DNR to reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, the bait ban in Michigan, politicans' efforts to undermine scientific wildlife management in Michigan, and why that's a bad idea.  As always, the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment.  Additional Resources: NWF Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors NWF's Lead-Free Landscapes: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Our-Work/Lead-Free-Landscapes   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation covering Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota joined the podcast for this episode to talk about deer hunting, deer camp, deer regulations, how our deer seasons have gone so far, hunting with nonlead ammunition, the efforts of the Michigan DNR to reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, the bait ban in Michigan, politicans' efforts to undermine scientific wildlife management in Michigan, and why that's a bad idea. 

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]]> 3350 no Artemis Sportswomen and the New Conservation Landscape https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/artemis-sportswomen-and-the-new-conservation-landscape/ On this episode, we catch back up with Artemis Sportswomen's Marcia Brownlee and Aaron Kindle, senior manager of western sporting campaigns for the National Wildlife Federation. We first interviewed Marcia when she started a year ago on Episode 2 and Aaron on Episode 5. On this episode we discuss how Artemis has grown in the last year, what they're working on now, how Artemis ambassadors are taking over the hunting world, hunter recruitment and moving beyond recruitment, the National Wildlife Federation's sporting roots with the Pittman-Robertson Act, telling hunting stories, how "traditional bros" can be good allies to women hunters, LWCF, clean water, and sage grouse, the new conservation landscape, the future of hunting, the wildlife crisis, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, and hunting with non lead ammunition.  Additional Resources:  Artemis Sportswomen: www.artemis.nwf.org/ NWF Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors Article on Becca Aceto's Turkey Camp: https://magicvalley.com/outdoors/idaho-women-are-starting-groups-to-hike-hunt-and-more/article_f1d26e53-eb60-550d-9385-d06568be90e0.html New York Times article on Chelsea Cassens and non lead ammunition: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/24/us/ammunition-lead-bullets-condors.html Outside Magazine on Artemis: https://www.outsideonline.com/2231226/conservation-movements-best-hope-may-be-group-women-hunters-anglers GearJunkie - It's Time We Kill These 5 Topics About Sportswomen: https://gearjunkie.com/women-hunting-stereotypes Episode 2 with Artemis Sportswomen: https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/002-artemis-sportswomen-with-marcia-brownlee/ Hunt To Eat x Artemis: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/artemis-x-hunt-to-eat  Hunt To Eat "Hunt Clean": https://hunttoeat.com/products/hunt-clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:37:11 -0000 Artemis Sportswomen and the New Conservation Landscape full 27 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors On this episode, we catch back up with Artemis Sportswomen's Marcia Brownlee and Aaron Kindle, senior manager of western sporting campaigns for the National Wildlife Federation. We first interviewed Marcia when she started a year ago on Episode 2 and... On this episode, we catch back up with Artemis Sportswomen's Marcia Brownlee and Aaron Kindle, senior manager of western sporting campaigns for the National Wildlife Federation. We first interviewed Marcia when she started a year ago on Episode 2 and Aaron on Episode 5. On this episode we discuss how Artemis has grown in the last year, what they're working on now, how Artemis ambassadors are taking over the hunting world, hunter recruitment and moving beyond recruitment, the National Wildlife Federation's sporting roots with the Pittman-Robertson Act, telling hunting stories, how "traditional bros" can be good allies to women hunters, LWCF, clean water, and sage grouse, the new conservation landscape, the future of hunting, the wildlife crisis, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, and hunting with non lead ammunition.  Additional Resources:  Artemis Sportswomen: www.artemis.nwf.org/ NWF Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors Article on Becca Aceto's Turkey Camp: https://magicvalley.com/outdoors/idaho-women-are-starting-groups-to-hike-hunt-and-more/article_f1d26e53-eb60-550d-9385-d06568be90e0.html New York Times article on Chelsea Cassens and non lead ammunition: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/24/us/ammunition-lead-bullets-condors.html Outside Magazine on Artemis: https://www.outsideonline.com/2231226/conservation-movements-best-hope-may-be-group-women-hunters-anglers GearJunkie - It's Time We Kill These 5 Topics About Sportswomen: https://gearjunkie.com/women-hunting-stereotypes Episode 2 with Artemis Sportswomen: https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/002-artemis-sportswomen-with-marcia-brownlee/ Hunt To Eat x Artemis: https://hunttoeat.com/collections/artemis-x-hunt-to-eat  Hunt To Eat "Hunt Clean": https://hunttoeat.com/products/hunt-clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode, we catch back up with Artemis Sportswomen's Marcia Brownlee and Aaron Kindle, senior manager of western sporting campaigns for the National Wildlife Federation. We first interviewed Marcia when she started a year ago on Episode 2 and Aaron on Episode 5. On this episode we discuss how Artemis has grown in the last year, what they're working on now, how Artemis ambassadors are taking over the hunting world, hunter recruitment and moving beyond recruitment, the National Wildlife Federation's sporting roots with the Pittman-Robertson Act, telling hunting stories, how "traditional bros" can be good allies to women hunters, LWCF, clean water, and sage grouse, the new conservation landscape, the future of hunting, the wildlife crisis, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, and hunting with non lead ammunition. 

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]]> 2922 no Bowhunting with Tim Endsley https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/bowhunting-with-tim-endsley/ Tim Endsley is a bowhunter, filmmaker, cowboy, conservationist, owner of Livin the Brand and Wildhorse Motion, a brand rep for Badlands and Prime, and the host of the Badlands Film Fest. Tim joined the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast in Little Rock, Arkansas to talk about bowhunting, how he got started hunting as an adult, his rodeo roots, the public perception of hunting, public land, deer camp, making hunting films, and how he talks to non-hunters about hunting.  Additional Resources: WildHorse Motion: http://www.wildhorsemotion.com/ Tim's bio at Badlands: https://www.badlandsgear.com/blogs/pros/tim-endsley Badlands Film Festival: https://www.badlandsgear.com/pages/film-festival "Camp" film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrHKXiSigTY National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.com/outdoors Arkansas Wildlife Federation: www.arwild.org RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:36:27 -0000 Bowhunting with Tim Endsley full 26 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Tim Endsley is a bowhunter, filmmaker, cowboy, conservationist, owner of Livin the Brand and Wildhorse Motion, a brand rep for Badlands and Prime, and the host of the Badlands Film Fest. Tim joined the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast in... Tim Endsley is a bowhunter, filmmaker, cowboy, conservationist, owner of Livin the Brand and Wildhorse Motion, a brand rep for Badlands and Prime, and the host of the Badlands Film Fest. Tim joined the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast in Little Rock, Arkansas to talk about bowhunting, how he got started hunting as an adult, his rodeo roots, the public perception of hunting, public land, deer camp, making hunting films, and how he talks to non-hunters about hunting.  Additional Resources: WildHorse Motion: http://www.wildhorsemotion.com/ Tim's bio at Badlands: https://www.badlandsgear.com/blogs/pros/tim-endsley Badlands Film Festival: https://www.badlandsgear.com/pages/film-festival "Camp" film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrHKXiSigTY National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.com/outdoors Arkansas Wildlife Federation: www.arwild.org RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tim Endsley is a bowhunter, filmmaker, cowboy, conservationist, owner of Livin the Brand and Wildhorse Motion, a brand rep for Badlands and Prime, and the host of the Badlands Film Fest. Tim joined the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast in Little Rock, Arkansas to talk about bowhunting, how he got started hunting as an adult, his rodeo roots, the public perception of hunting, public land, deer camp, making hunting films, and how he talks to non-hunters about hunting. 

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]]> 3016 no Fishing the Driftless with Scott Mackenthum and Buddy Seiner of Fish Stories https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/fishing-the-driftless-with-scott-mackenthum-and-buddy-seiner-of-fish-stories/ In this episode, host outdoor writer and fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthum and Fish Stories' Buddy Seiner join host Drew YoungeDyke to talk about fly fishing in the Driftless Area. They talk about Minnesota's trout easement public access program, the fish, geology, and terrain of the Driftless Area, the heated rivalry between Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan about who has the most lakes, preserving fishing stories for future generations, controversial terminology such as fly fishing with bobbers and poles, using a tungsten bead head to get down to brown trout holding in a pool, how to deal with stinging nettle, wardrobe malfunctions on the stream, having fun not catching fish, Robert Traver's Testament of a Fisherman, and why trout don't live in ugly places. If this episode just sounds like three fishing buddies having fun after a great day of trout fishing, that's because it is. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Get the new RepYourWater/National Wildlife Federation collab hat to support efforts to stop Asian carp!  Additional Resources:  Fish Stories: http://www.fishstories.org Minnesota Trout Easements: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout_streams/south_mn_maps.html Scott Mackentum article on invasive carp: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/outdoors/outdoors-column-working-the-waterways-to-put-a-stop-to/article_132ae1ea-fc91-11e8-adc1-2ff77bcba596.html Minnesota vs. Wisconsin lakes: https://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2019/may/23/sara-meaney/who-has-more-lakes-minnesota-or-wisconsin/ Michigan lakes: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79135_81276_82887-160092--,00.html RepYourWater Stop Asian Carp hat: https://www.repyourwater.com/products/stop-asian-carp-hat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:00:07 -0000 Fishing the Driftless with Scott Mackenthum and Buddy Seiner of Fish Stories full 25 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors In this episode, host outdoor writer and fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthum and Fish Stories' Buddy Seiner join host Drew YoungeDyke to talk about fly fishing in the Driftless Area. They talk about Minnesota's trout easement public access program, ... In this episode, host outdoor writer and fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthum and Fish Stories' Buddy Seiner join host Drew YoungeDyke to talk about fly fishing in the Driftless Area. They talk about Minnesota's trout easement public access program, the fish, geology, and terrain of the Driftless Area, the heated rivalry between Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan about who has the most lakes, preserving fishing stories for future generations, controversial terminology such as fly fishing with bobbers and poles, using a tungsten bead head to get down to brown trout holding in a pool, how to deal with stinging nettle, wardrobe malfunctions on the stream, having fun not catching fish, Robert Traver's Testament of a Fisherman, and why trout don't live in ugly places. If this episode just sounds like three fishing buddies having fun after a great day of trout fishing, that's because it is. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment. Get the new RepYourWater/National Wildlife Federation collab hat to support efforts to stop Asian carp!  Additional Resources:  Fish Stories: http://www.fishstories.org Minnesota Trout Easements: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/trout_streams/south_mn_maps.html Scott Mackentum article on invasive carp: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/outdoors/outdoors-column-working-the-waterways-to-put-a-stop-to/article_132ae1ea-fc91-11e8-adc1-2ff77bcba596.html Minnesota vs. Wisconsin lakes: https://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2019/may/23/sara-meaney/who-has-more-lakes-minnesota-or-wisconsin/ Michigan lakes: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79135_81276_82887-160092--,00.html RepYourWater Stop Asian Carp hat: https://www.repyourwater.com/products/stop-asian-carp-hat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, host outdoor writer and fisheries biologist Scott Mackenthum and Fish Stories' Buddy Seiner join host Drew YoungeDyke to talk about fly fishing in the Driftless Area. They talk about Minnesota's trout easement public access program, the fish, geology, and terrain of the Driftless Area, the heated rivalry between Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan about who has the most lakes, preserving fishing stories for future generations, controversial terminology such as fly fishing with bobbers and poles, using a tungsten bead head to get down to brown trout holding in a pool, how to deal with stinging nettle, wardrobe malfunctions on the stream, having fun not catching fish, Robert Traver's Testament of a Fisherman, and why trout don't live in ugly places. If this episode just sounds like three fishing buddies having fun after a great day of trout fishing, that's because it is. 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]]> 1722 no National Public Lands Day with Curt McAllister of Toyota https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/national-public-lands-day-with-curt-mcallister-of-toyota/ This past Saturday was National Public Lands Day, where Americans from all of the country celebrated our public lands by hunting, fishing, recreating, and volunteering for our shared spaces. At the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference, we sat down with Curt McAllister of Toyota, which has sponsored National Public Lands Day volunteer activities through the National Environmental Education Foundation for 21 years, about the importance of our public lands to outdoor recreation as well as Toyota's support for outdoor media through its Let's Go Places scholarship partnership with multiple national, regional, and state outdoor writers associations.  Additional Links:  National Public Lands Day: https://www.neefusa.org/npld Toyota Let's Go Places Scholarship: https://aglowinfo.org/aglow/scholarships/ Toyota USA: https://www.toyota.com/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:16:33 -0000 National Public Lands Day with Curt McAllister of Toyota full 24 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors This past Saturday was National Public Lands Day, where Americans from all of the country celebrated our public lands by hunting, fishing, recreating, and volunteering for our shared spaces. At the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers an... This past Saturday was National Public Lands Day, where Americans from all of the country celebrated our public lands by hunting, fishing, recreating, and volunteering for our shared spaces. At the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference, we sat down with Curt McAllister of Toyota, which has sponsored National Public Lands Day volunteer activities through the National Environmental Education Foundation for 21 years, about the importance of our public lands to outdoor recreation as well as Toyota's support for outdoor media through its Let's Go Places scholarship partnership with multiple national, regional, and state outdoor writers associations.  Additional Links:  National Public Lands Day: https://www.neefusa.org/npld Toyota Let's Go Places Scholarship: https://aglowinfo.org/aglow/scholarships/ Toyota USA: https://www.toyota.com/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This past Saturday was National Public Lands Day, where Americans from all of the country celebrated our public lands by hunting, fishing, recreating, and volunteering for our shared spaces. At the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers annual conference, we sat down with Curt McAllister of Toyota, which has sponsored National Public Lands Day volunteer activities through the National Environmental Education Foundation for 21 years, about the importance of our public lands to outdoor recreation as well as Toyota's support for outdoor media through its Let's Go Places scholarship partnership with multiple national, regional, and state outdoor writers associations. 

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]]> 847 no America's Duck Factory with the North Dakota Wildlife Federtion https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/americas-duck-factory-with-the-north-dakota-wildlife-federtion/ John Bradley and Dave Brandt of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation join the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast this week to talk about America's "Duck Factory," the Prairie Pothole region that occupies much of North Dakota, and how North Dakota farm policy affects waterfowl production for much of the country. John is the executive director for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation and Dave is a board member for the organization as well as a wildlife biologist. They talk about what drew them to North Dakota, the history of the federation and its conservation work for fish and wildlife in the state. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast is supported RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment.  Additional Resources:  North Dakota Wildlife Federation: www.northdakotawildlifefederation.org/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com Episode cover photo (NWF): Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park near Bismark, North Dakota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:18:25 -0000 America's Duck Factory with the North Dakota Wildlife Federtion full 23 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors John Bradley and Dave Brandt of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation join the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast this week to talk about America's "Duck Factory," the Prairie Pothole region that occupies much of North Dakota, and how North... John Bradley and Dave Brandt of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation join the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast this week to talk about America's "Duck Factory," the Prairie Pothole region that occupies much of North Dakota, and how North Dakota farm policy affects waterfowl production for much of the country. John is the executive director for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation and Dave is a board member for the organization as well as a wildlife biologist. They talk about what drew them to North Dakota, the history of the federation and its conservation work for fish and wildlife in the state. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast is supported RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment.  Additional Resources:  North Dakota Wildlife Federation: www.northdakotawildlifefederation.org/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com Episode cover photo (NWF): Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park near Bismark, North Dakota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Bradley and Dave Brandt of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation join the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast this week to talk about America's "Duck Factory," the Prairie Pothole region that occupies much of North Dakota, and how North Dakota farm policy affects waterfowl production for much of the country. John is the executive director for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation and Dave is a board member for the organization as well as a wildlife biologist. They talk about what drew them to North Dakota, the history of the federation and its conservation work for fish and wildlife in the state. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors podcast is supported RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation commitment. 

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]]> 1764 no Confronting Climate Change with the Montana Wildlife Federation https://www.nwfoutdoors.org/e/confronting-climate-change-with-the-montana-wildlife-federation/ Alec Underwood, federal conservation campaigns director for the Montana Wildlife Federation, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss how climate change is affecting fishing and hunting in Montana, the public land wildlife impacts of the federal administration's energy dominance agenda, the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and how it's brought together diverse interests to support a conservation initiative, and how the Montana Wildlife Federation applies grassroots conservation to fish and wildlife issues in the state through events like Camo at the Capitol. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation initiative.  Additional Resources:  Montana Wildlife Federation: www.montanawildlife.org  Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Initiative: http://blackfootclearwater.org/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:58:13 -0000 Confronting Climate Change with the Montana Wildlife Federation full 22 National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Alec Underwood, federal conservation campaigns director for the Montana Wildlife Federation, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss how climate change is affecting fishing and hunting in Montana, the public land wildlife i... Alec Underwood, federal conservation campaigns director for the Montana Wildlife Federation, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss how climate change is affecting fishing and hunting in Montana, the public land wildlife impacts of the federal administration's energy dominance agenda, the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and how it's brought together diverse interests to support a conservation initiative, and how the Montana Wildlife Federation applies grassroots conservation to fish and wildlife issues in the state through events like Camo at the Capitol. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation initiative.  Additional Resources:  Montana Wildlife Federation: www.montanawildlife.org  Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Initiative: http://blackfootclearwater.org/ National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors RepYourWater: www.repyourwater.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alec Underwood, federal conservation campaigns director for the Montana Wildlife Federation, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss how climate change is affecting fishing and hunting in Montana, the public land wildlife impacts of the federal administration's energy dominance agenda, the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and how it's brought together diverse interests to support a conservation initiative, and how the Montana Wildlife Federation applies grassroots conservation to fish and wildlife issues in the state through events like Camo at the Capitol. The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast is supported by RepYourWater and their 3% for Conservation initiative. 

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