Connecting with Conservation

Season 2: Episode 22: World and National Champion USPCA Competitor Julie Golob

Today we speak with a USPCA 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!

Season 2: Episode 21: Buying and Selling Outdoor Products with Josh Perrone & Allen Forkner

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!

Season 2: Episode 20: Effects of Tariffs on Angling Equipment with Glenn Hughes

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.

Season 2: Episode 19: Becoming a conservationist with Joshua Crumpton

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!

Season 2: Episode 18: A conservation icon sports afield magazine with editor-in-chief Diana Rupp.

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 conservation movement. Give it a listen!

Season 2: Episode 17: How The Kinetic Group TKG Supports Wildlife Conservation with Jon Zinnel

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!

Season 2: Episode 16: Traditions Muzzleloaders with Marketing Director Alison Hall

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!

Season 2: Episode 15: Chasing turkeys with Christian Hogg from Fiocchi USA.

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!

Season 2: Episode 14: Accessing and recreating on military lands with Sean Cross of iSportsman

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!

Season 2: Episode 13: Managing your wildlife using predator control with Jason Wisniewski

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!