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

Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
32 min
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!

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
36 min
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!

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
29 min
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!

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
36 min
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!

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
32 min
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.

Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
33 min
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!
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
33 min
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!

Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
33 min
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!

Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
29 min
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!

Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
33 min
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!




