Connecting with Conservation

Today on Connecting with Conservation, we talk with a major excise tax payer in the conservation arena. Beth Shimanski of Savage Arms, Inc. talks about some of the unique aspects of their business model. Give it a listen!

Today on Connecting with Conservation we discuss all that Virginia has to offer in the form of wildlife-associated outdoor recreation. Ryan Brown, Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources joins us to talk bears, elk, and other iconic Virginia species. Give it a listen!

Today we speak with a USPSA National and World Champion competitor, veteran, coach, author, chef, and mom. Julie Golob is all of these and more. Hear her talk about her favorite outdoor pursuits that also help support wildlife conservation. Give it a listen!

On this episode of Connecting with Conservation we talked about with Josh Perrone and Allen Forkner about buying and selling outdoor products essential to your favorite recreational pursuits. Josh is the Advocacy Relations Manager and Allen is the Brand Public Relations Manager for one of the largest online brokers of essential outdoor products. Give it a listen!

Today on Connecting with Conservation we talk with Glenn Hughes, President and CEO of American Sportfishing Association. Glenn updates us on the potential impacts of tariffs on imported fishing gear, the upcoming ICAST trade show, and the value of partnerships.

Today on Connecting with Conservation, we talk with Joshua Crumpton. After becoming an adult-onset conservationist, Joshua founded Spoke Hollow Outfitters near Austin, Texas. On his ranch, he teaches newcomers about locally sourced protein and how that ties in with conservation. Give it a listen!

Did you know that the conservation movement in the late 1800s was largely driven by print magazines featuring outdoor-related activities? Today on Connecting with Conservation, we speak with Diana Rupp who is the Editor-in-Chief for Sports Afield magazine which was founded in 1887. Not only one of the oldest sporting magazines in the U.S., Sports Afield was instrumental in kickstarting the early c...

Today we discuss conservation funding with Jon Zinnel of The Kinetic Group. TKG is one of the largest payers of federal excise tax in the U.S., all of which goes directly to funding wildlife restoration, management, hunting land acquisition, public ranges, and other wildlife-associated projects. Give it a listen!

On this episode, we speak with Alison Hall, who is the marketing director for Traditions Muzzleloaders about some of the newer ignition systems that they have pioneered and brought to market. Give us a listen!

On this episode, we talk hunting with Christian Hogg, the Director of Marketing for Fiocchi USA, one of the larger partners in conservation funding through the federal excise tax program. Today we discuss new techniques and equipment used in the pursuit of wild turkeys. Give it a listen!

The military is the third largest public landowner in the U.S. but few people understand how to gain access. Learn how you can lawfully enter military properties to enjoy your favorite outdoor pursuits! Today we speak with Sean Cross, Chief Contracting Officer for iSportsman. His company is the gatekeeper to military base access by the public. Give us a listen!

On this episode, of Connecting with Conservation we visit with Jason Wisniewski, President of Furtakers of America. Jason talks about the benefits of using predator removal to complement your wildlife management activities. Jason's endeavors in the world of predators is also a family activity. Give us a listen!

On this episode, we travel to the southwestern deserts and brush country with Jim Heffelfinger, Research Scientist for Arizona Game and Fish Department. Jim talks with us about mule deer migrations and Mexican wolf recovery. Give it a listen!

On this week's episode of Connecting with Conservation, we speak with CJ Buck. CJ is the current CEO of a knife making company spanning 6 generations in the U.S. Join us to hear about how his company sets itself apart from the rest of the outdoor cutlery manufacturers.

On this episode, we visit with Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program. This program was designed to teach children target archery skills in the classroom and has an unblemished safety record for over 20 years. Give it a listen!

On this episode of Connecting with Conservation we talk to Reece Martin about high school fishing tournaments and how they honed his passion for angling. Give us a listen!

On today's episode of Connecting with Conservation, we speak with Neil Paul, Executive Director of VisitAnderson.com about his novel approach to tournament angling on lake Hartwell in South Carolina. Give it a listen!

Licensing and permit systems for state fish and wildlife agencies has come into the technology age. Gone are the days of purchasing a paper license at the local sporting goods store. ?Now it can be don from your phone or computer anywhere in the world. Learn about the added benefits of electronic licensing systems.

On this episode, we visit with Dave Matheny, the CEO of Silencer Shop, to talk about keeping your hearing protected when participating in outdoor-related activities. You owe it to your ears to give this a listen!

Today we speak with Chris Tymeson, Western State & Local Liaison for Safari Club International to learn more about the conservation efforts of their organization. Give us a listen!

This week, we join Kevin Wilson, the Dealer Communications Manager for Davidson's Inc. to learn about some new ways to find those hard to locate outdoor items that you need. Give us a listen!

On this episode, we talk with Dave Chanda, Executive Director for the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation about the efforts that they are working with to recruit, retain, and reactivate more anglers and boaters. Give us a listen!

Have you ever wondered about the issues that your state wildlife agency faces when managing your wildlife? Today we talk with Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, about the usual (and unusual) business of running a state agency. Give us a listen!

On this episode of Connecting with Conservation we talk with the Chief Conservation Officer for Ducks Unlimited, Dr. Karen Waldrop, about the importance of wetland conservation for waterfowl and many other species of wildlife. We explore the unique funding model and challenges for managing species at a continental scale. Give it a listen!

Today we talk with Lou Cornicelli of Southwick Associates about elk restoration in the Bluegrass State. When the project started in the late 1990s, Lou was the Regional Game Biologist for Northeast Utah and was the primary supplier of more than 1000 elk that we trapped and relocated to their new home in Kentucky. Give it a listen.