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

Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
30 min
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!

Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
36 min
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!

Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
35 min
On this episode, we travel to the southwestern deserts and brush country with Jim Heffelfinger, Research Scientist for Arizona Game and Fish Department. Jim talks with us about mule deer migrations and Mexican wolf recovery. Give it a listen!

Mar 5, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
33 min
On this week's episode of Connecting with Conservation, we speak with CJ Buck. CJ is the current CEO of a knife making company spanning 6 generations in the U.S. Join us to hear about how his company sets itself apart from the rest of the outdoor cutlery manufacturers.

Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
33 min
On this episode, we visit with Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program. This program was designed to teach children target archery skills in the classroom and has an unblemished safety record for over 20 years. Give it a listen!

Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
27 min
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!

Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
26 min
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!

Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
26 min
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.

Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
32 min
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!

Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
46 min
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!




