Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

What really keeps wildlife thriving—and why hunters, science, and communities all matter now. Season four of The Hard Truths of Conservation is here, and this conversation sets the tone for what may be the most ambitious season yet. Dan Cabela joins Hunt Fish Freedom to break down the real work happening behind wildlife conservation—far beyond headlines, emotion, or social media soundbites. Explor...

From mountain goats to freezer meals, Jana Waller-Bair reveals how hunting shapes stronger, more resilient lives. Kenia Link sits down with legendary hunter, conservation advocate, and Skullbound founder Jana Waller-Bair for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about what hunting truly represents far beyond pulling a trigger. Jana shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the field, from Western e...

How one wildlife artist turns hunting moments into timeless art that honors animals and ethical conservation. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with UK-based wildlife artist Katie Hargreaves to explore the powerful intersection of hunting, art, and conservation. Known for her striking charcoal drawings of deer, elk, and game species, Katie shares how her work is deeply shaped by ti...

Some moments don’t announce themselves as life-changing until years later. In this short episode, Kenia looks back on an early outdoor experience that planted the seed for a lifelong passion—one rooted in patience, presence, and time spent with her dad. It’s a reflection on how the outdoors shapes us in ways we don’t fully understand until we step back and listen. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spo...

A powerful look at how real hunters fight for access, protect tradition, and mentor the next generation. Joining Kenia this week is Jared Bornstein, a Maine lobbyist, dedicated outdoorsman, and the force behind programs that get more kids into the woods and on the water.  Jared breaks down how youth hunting mentorship, moose hunting access, and his year-round program Moose Maine Kids are helping k...

A groundbreaking Everglades conservation mission reveals what it really takes to rebuild a wild deer population. Kenia heads deep into the Florida Everglades to follow one of the most ambitious wildlife restoration efforts happening anywhere in the country: the Everglades Deer Reintroduction Project. Host Kenia sits down with Mike Elfenbein of the Isaac Walton League’s Cypress Chapter to break dow...

A seasoned Ohio crappie angler shares the secrets, stories, and strategies that keep America’s fishing heritage alive. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with longtime Ohio angler and national crappie tournament champion Jason Koesters for a deep-dive into the stories, strategies, and outdoor traditions that shaped his life on the water. If you love crappie fishing, ice fishing, or...

A fight for hunting freedom is unfolding in Ohio, and every outdoorsman has a stake in the outcome. Across the country, hunting and fishing face growing political pressure and Ohio may be the next battleground. In this episode, we sit down with State Representative Phil Plummer for a candid, insider conversation on why protecting the right to hunt and fish matters now more than ever. From waterfow...

Country star Lucas Hoge shares how his love for hunting and fishing shaped his music and mission. Country artist and Hoge Wild TV host Lucas Hoge joins Hunt. Fish. Freedom. to share his remarkable journey from small-town Nebraska farm life to a career at the crossroads of music, conservation, and the outdoors. Growing up running traplines and upland bird hunting, Lucas learned early that time spen...

A grueling climb, scorching heat, and one perfect shot, this is the bighorn sheep hunt of a lifetime. When Kenia drew a coveted Idaho bighorn sheep tag, she knew it would test every ounce of grit she had. But nothing could have prepared her for the raw beauty and brutal terrain of Hell’s Canyon. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., Kenia sits down with cohost Luke Hilgemann to relive her once-...

The fight for hunting and fishing rights has moved to the courtroom — and outdoorsmen are taking a stand. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann and Travis Thompson to unpack one of the most important — and least understood — battles in modern conservation: litigation. From the bear hunts in Florida to the right-to-fish fight in Maine, this episode d...

What happens when hunters and anglers take a stand to protect their rights—and win big? In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Representative Tim Barhorst of Ohio to talk about what’s at stake for hunters and anglers across the country. From the docks of Grand Lake St. Marys to deer camp traditions across the Midwest, they explore how outdoor heritage connects gene...

What if your right to hunt and fish could disappear overnight? Here’s how Ohio plans to stop it. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenyon Link sits down with Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman to talk about one of the most important conservation battles happening right now—the effort to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Ohio. From the fight to restore bear hunting in Flo...

What happens when a lifelong hunter takes his passion for the outdoors into the Statehouse? In this episode, Ohio State Representative Ty Matthews joins the crew to talk about hunting, conservation, and the fight to protect Ohio’s outdoor traditions. A lifelong outdoorsman raised in Finley, Ty shares how growing up in the woods with his father shaped his views on responsibility, conservation, and...

What happens when anti-hunting activists try to criminalize catching a fish or harvesting a deer? This time on Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann, CEO of the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), to discuss one of the most critical battles facing outdoorsmen today—the fight to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish. From the wolf population crisis...

The battle to protect hunting and fishing traditions in Ohio is heating up, and you’re part of it. In this powerful episode, leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) join Ohio legislators and grassroots advocates to discuss the fight to secure a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Ohio. What starts as a local gathering over cold beer and wild game turns into an inspiring ca...

Florida’s black bear hunt is back—discover what this means for conservation, hunters, and future generations. The Florida black bear is one of the great conservation success stories of modern wildlife management. Once reduced to only a few hundred animals, today the population exceeds 4,000—and for the first time in a decade, the hunt has officially returned. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom,...

Discover how a Wisconsin family turned passion for hunting into advocacy, tradition, and generational outdoor legacy. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia sits down with Luke and Kaleb Hilgemann to share a powerful family story about hunting, fishing, and preserving outdoor traditions in Wisconsin. From tracking deer at age three to helping change state hunting laws, Kaleb’s journey...

A once-in-a-lifetime Idaho bighorn sheep hunt brings family, tradition, and conservation together. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom, host Kenia shares the excitement of drawing one of Idaho’s rarest bighorn sheep tags—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt in the rugged Rocky Mountains.  Joined by her father, this hunt is more than just pursuing wild game—it’s about family tradition, conse...

Discover how a farm kid turned musician became one of the world’s most accomplished big game hunters. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., IOTR’s own Kenia Link sits down with J. Alain Smith — best-selling author, award-winning international big game hunter, conservationist, and musician—to explore a lifetime devoted to the outdoors. From his early days duck hunting in Washington State to chas...

For hunters and anglers, the Second Amendment isn’t just about politics — it’s personal. It’s about preserving the freedom to head into the field, pass down traditions, and manage wildlife the way America always has: with boots on the ground and firearms in hand. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, host Kenia Link sits down with John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legisl...

In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is live from IOTR 2025 joined by Charles Whitwam, president of Howl for Wildlife. They discuss the importance of grassroots advocacy in conservation and hunting. Charles emphasizes the need for effective communication and education to bridge the gap between hunters and the non-hunting public. The conversation explores the emotion...

In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is joined by Tyler Sharp of The Modern Huntsman to discuss his journey into the world of hunting and conservation, the philosophy behind Modern Huntsman, and the importance of ethical storytelling in the hunting community. We dig deep into the intersection of art and conservation - with beautiful print magazines experiencing a hu...

In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. Podcast we dive deep into the intersection of hunting, fishing, conservation, and the outdoor lifestyle with guest Dan Cabela of the Cabela Family Foundation. This wide-ranging conversation explores how hunters and anglers contribute to wildlife conservation, food security, and the protection of wild places. Learn about the Cabela Family Foundation and t...

Kenia Link is joined by fellow Minnesotans Pat and Nicole Reeve of the Driven Hunter television. This show recorded from the floor of IOTR’s recent 2025 gathering in Naples, Florida. Pat and Nicole have been involved with the International Order of T. Roosevelt from the beginning. They recognize the critical importance of the constitutional right to hunt and fish for the future of their 5 children...