Connecting with Conservation
Do you enjoy angling, boating, hunting, recreational shooting or just getting outdoors and into the backcountry? Connecting with Conservation is the only podcast that delves into the business of conservation. We talk with state wildlife agency and industry experts about how conservation is achieved in the United States along with the tremendous impacts to local economies that driven by the recreational user. Join our hosts as they explore this often unknown or misunderstood aspect of how fish and wildlife conservation works in the U.S.
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
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!

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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!

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
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.

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
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!

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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!

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
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!

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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!

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
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!

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
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!

Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
On this episode, we talk with Jeff Rawlinson from National Archery in the Schools Program (formerly with Nebraska Game, Fish, and Parks) about recruiting are wildlife conservationists. Give us a listen.