Hunting Matters

In this thrilling episode of "Hunting Matters," hosts Joe Betar and Ramon Robles sit down with the legendary Razor Dobbs, a man whose life is as wild as the animals he hunts. Known for his incredible pistol hunting skills, Razor has taken down nearly 200 animals, including three Cape buffalo, with his trusty 10mm auto. But Razor's adventures don't stop at hunting. After stepping away from his succ...

In this episode of Hunting Matters, host Joe Betar sits down with renowned naturalist and passionate conservationist, Edward J. Hudson. From the lush rainforests of Cameroon chasing the elusive Bongo to the towering peaks of Mongolia in pursuit of the majestic Argali sheep, Ed shares thrilling stories from his extraordinary hunting expeditions around the globe. But beyond the hunt, Ed delves into...

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," host Joe Betar sits down with Alfredo "Rick" Franco, a man whose life has been defined by service, leadership, and the spirit of camaraderie. Rick Franco's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days as a Marine Infantry Officer to his pivotal roles as a CIA protective contractor and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection contractor, Rick has seen...

In this episode of "Hunting Matters With Joe Betar," we delve into the rich hunting heritage and operations of DEA Ranch with our esteemed guest, Leo Martinez. As the ranch manager of DEA Ranch in Mathis, Texas, Leo brings over thirty-five years of experience in the ranching and hunting industry. Born in Freer, Texas, his extensive background encompasses not just hunting and fishing, but also a pr...

Join host Joe Betar on this week's episode of "Hunting Matters" as he interviews Dan Adler, the owner and outfitter of North America’s largest big-game hunting guide service, Diamond Outfitters. Dan’s impressive background includes serving as a Veteran Officer of the United States Air Force and a Command Pilot for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. His expertise and experience have earned him th...

Welcome to "Hunting Matters," the podcast where we dive deep into the world of hunting and outdoor adventures. Join us as we explore the passion, expertise, and thrilling experiences of hunters like Tim Weddington, owner and guide at 10 Gauge Outfitters, a premier Kansas pheasant hunting lodge. Learn about the diverse types of hunting offered, including prairie dog, turkey, quail, dove, and deer h...

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Bruce Pettet, the President & CEO of Leupold & Stevens Inc., a leading company in performance sporting and tactical optics. Bruce shares insights from his impressive career, which spans leadership roles at Collective International LLC, Airwalk International, and Brooks Sports Inc. He also discusses his contributions to the National Sho...

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Luke Coccoli, the Director of Conservation Programs for the Boone and Crockett Club. Based at the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center on the Club’s expansive Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch in Montana, Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in wildlife management and conservation. We delve into the Boone and Crockett Club's Fair...

Join us on this episode of Hunting Matters as host Joe Betar welcomes McCauley Williams, the CEO and Chairman of Morningside Brands Inc. McCauley is not only an experienced entrepreneur and spirits brand builder but also a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. With a background in law and a rich history of founding and scaling businesses in the craft beer, bourbon, rye whiskey, rum, tequi...

Join us on "Hunting Matters," where we dive into the world of hunting, wildlife conservation, and outdoor adventures. In this episode, we are thrilled to have two exceptional guests, Aidan The Hunter and Seth Stokes. Aidan The Hunter, the young and passionate host of the "See Ya In The Woods" podcast, is an international big game hunter with an impressive track record. At just eleven years old, Ai...

Let's delve into the captivating world of custom firearms with our esteemed guest, Chad Chapman. Chad is the founder of Red Desert Rifles and a master craftsman with over a decade of experience building custom rifles in Wyoming. In this episode, Chad shares his journey and passion for creating the most accurate, beautiful, and functional wood-stocked rifles available. From selecting the finest Tig...

Heidi Lyn Rao Heidi launched her business North American Outdoors   https://northamericanoutdoors.org/ in 2013 to introduce people to the outdoors, especially hunting and the shooting sports, by delivering quality firearms training, related outdoor products, guides and a weekly podcast “North American Outdoors.”  She has published 7 books to date, as well as hundreds of articles related to the out...

Kent, a seventh generation Texan (g, g, g, grandfather Emilius Savage landed in TX 1829), grew up on a 2200-acre cow-calf, rice and row-crop farming operation in Matagorda County.  After graduation from Texas A&M University in 1985, Kent has worked all his career in sales & marketing, primarily in the livestock production & grain crop industry before starting with Capital Farm Credit i...

Jeff Crane joined CSF in 2002 and brings over 40 years of experience in on-the-ground natural resource management and policy expertise at the federal, state and international levels. A life-long outdoorsman, Jeff spent five years working in the US Congress and was instrumental in establishing the Maryland legislative sportsmen’s caucus prior to joining CSF. In addition, he has experience developin...

Tyler Sharp is the photographer, writer, publisher and creative director for Modern Huntsman. In his past life as a freelancer, he worked for many of the top outdoor brands and publications, traveled extensively to over 35 countries and slept under the stars in some of the world's most remote regions. He is the founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of Modern Huntsman, a creative media and publishing co...

Chester Moore is an award-winning wildlife journalist and conservationist.  He is Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game magazine and contributes to Sports Afield, Hunter’s Horn, Deer & Deer Hunting, Tide, The Lakecaster and many others. He is host of “Moore Outdoors” on Newstalk AM 560 KLVI and of The Higher Calling and Dark Outdoors podcasts.   Chester is the author of 15 books including H...

Choosing to pay it forward after age 50 can be a difficult decision if only due to life’s personal complications, but Bruce has managed to build upon his personal experiences in ranching/farming, hunting/fishing, wilderness leadership and navigation, project management, and scientific research to actively contribute towards greater climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities in the communi...

Nic De Castro is an entrepreneur based in Bozeman, Montana where he's building LandTrust, a recreation access network that opens up outdoor recreation opportunities on private lands across the US. Prior to founding LandTrust, Nic spent a decade in the marketing and advertising technology industry where he ledsales and partnerships for early-stage companies and built relationships with Fortune 500...

Willard Franklin, III is the CEO of Four W’s Fishing Team and Four W’s Outdoors. Four W’s Outdoors is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. They specialize in safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and careers in the outdoors. Their team of expert guides and outdoor enthusiasts are dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences. Their mission is to include all Americans in outdoors s...

Jon LaCorte grew up in Queens, New York, an area not known for having large numbers of hunters. So you might say it takes some folks by surprise when they find out Jon’s been doing it his entire life. Luckily, taking to the outdoors in pursuit of wild game is a long-standing tradition in the LaCorte family and it’s no surprise that after spending a few years following his father, grandfather and u...

Coming over from terestrial radio is a change for us. We wanted to (re)introduce ourselves and explain what you can expect from us each show. We hope you enjoy the journey as much as we do.