National Wildlife Federation Outdoors

The National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast explores the biggest conservation issues and most interesting conservationists and programs throughout the country, from national programs to statewide conservation efforts and current issues driving the conversation within the conservation community.

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Life's Journey to Salmon and Conservation with ...
Aaron and Mark Titus enjoy a wide ranging chat about, salmon, conservation, Bristol Bay, and the twists and turns of life that lead you where you're supposed to go if you're willing to follow. We cover how Mark became a filmmaker and podcaster, the p...
65 min
77
From Vegetarian to Hunter and the Journeys that...
Aaron chats with Tovar Cerulli, speaker, conservationist, and author of the book, "Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance". We cover a life in the outdoors, the transition from vegetarian to vegan to hunter, his work in conservation, a...
64 min
78
Vanishing Seasons, Episode 4 - Michigan Musings...
In the fourth installment of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Nick Green, a Michigan native and avid outdoorsman. Nick speaks of changes in waterfowl migrations, lessons from an old timer, and water too warm for trout. Nick sees the need to help hunte...
19 min
79
Inclusive Journeys into Hunting and Making the ...
Aaron sits down with Crystal Egli of Inclusive Journeys to talk about her personal journeys into hunting, getting over her fear of firearms, connecting with Artemis, the digital "Green Book", and her work to make the outdoors more safe and accessible...
66 min
80
Spring Time Good Times - Hunting Sheds, Turkeys...
Aaron chats with good friend and conservation colleague, Jeremy Romero, of the National Wildlife Federation. We cover spring activities, getting ready for turkey season, shed hunting - tactics, fun, calling, etc. We also talk Jeremy's work, migration...
78 min
81
Western Roots - the Plants, People, and Critter...
Jeremy Maestas joins the podcast to talk the sage brush sea, partnering with private landowners to conserve rangelands, sage grouse, and the critters that rely on the western range - "good for the bird, good for the herd". We also speak about the Sag...
48 min
82
Vanishing Seasons, Episode 3 - Climate Conundru...
In the 3rd episode of Vanishing Seasons, we head to Alaska and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to hear from Tia Shoemaker. Tia is a three plus decades resident of the only inholding in the refuge and a renowned hunting and fishing guide. She ha...
32 min
83
Breaking Down Barriers to Entering Hunting with...
Aaron sits down with Jimmy Flatt, co-founder of Hunters of Color (HOC). We discuss how HOC came to be, barriers facing entry to hunting for people of color, how HOC plans to make an impact, Jimmy's favorite types of hunting, and hunting with a 7'1", ...
57 min
84
Vanishing Seasons, Episode 2 - Heritage & Hunti...
In the second episode of Vanishing Seasons we head to New Mexico to speak with Gabe Vasquez to examine how climate change is changing hunting, fishing and a way of life. We talk desert mule deer, scorching temperatures, an amazing grandfather, white ...
25 min
85
Representative Mike Simpson's Plan and the Path...
In this special edition Aaron talks with Liz Hamilton, the executive director of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, about yesterday's historic announcement from Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho. Rep. Simpson introduced a plan just y...
41 min
86
Montana Outfitter Tags and MeatEater Musings wi...
Aaron sits down with Cal from the MeatEater crew to talk about a recent bill in the Montana legislature that would allocate as much as 60% of non-resident big game tags to outfitters. We also talk about Cal's latest hunts, his job at the MeatEater, a...
62 min
87
R3 and Keeping Hunting Growing Beyond 2020 with...
Sam Pedder of the Council to Advance the Hunting and Shooting Sports joins Aaron Kindle to discuss the trends in hunting participation, how 2020 was an anomaly, and what we can do to keep those who returned to hunting or hunted for the first time in ...
50 min
88
Hunting, Fishing, and Civility with Rob Sand
Aaron sits down with Rob Sand, the state auditor of Iowa. Rob is a hunter, angler, Iowa promoter, and a known thinker and doer, who works across party lines to get things done. He has been featured in the New York Times for his fresh and constructive...
52 min
89
A Big Bucket of Conservation topics with Johnny...
In this episode Aaron Kindle sits down with Johnny Le Coq. Johnny is friend of NWF Outdoors, a painter, photographer, and the CEO and director of design and development for Fishpond. Fishpond is a fishing, travel, and outdoor lifestyle company. Johnn...
51 min
90
Vanishing Seasons, Episode 1 - 40 years on the ...
In our inaugural episode of Vanishing Seasons we visit with Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the founder and president of Cajun Fishing Adventures, which is rated as one of the top five hunting and fishing lodges in North America. He has spent his life hunting ...
27 min
91
Driftwood Outdoors with Brandon Butler and Nate...
Our friends Brandon Butler and Nate "Shags" McLeod from the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast join us to talk about their podcast, how they met, their Missouri deer camp, poachers and outlaw culture, outdoor media, conservation funding in Missouri, Chronic ...
78 min
92
Victory for Bristol Bay with Chris Wood, Presid...
In this special episode, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, joins Aaron Kindle to talk about the recent decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to deny the permit for the Pebble Mine. The proposed Pebble Mine would bring massive indust...
41 min
93
Western Wildlife Migrations with Matt Kauffman
Matt Kauffman is a Research Wildlife Biologist with the United Stated Geological Survey and the lead scientist at the Wyoming Migration Initiative, based out of the University of Wyoming. He has worked on and researched everything from peregrine falc...
60 min
94
Alaska, Dall Sheep, snow loss, changes in fish ...
Paul Forward, Tom Lohuis and Roman Dial join us from Alaska to talk Dall Sheep hunting and ecology, the warm up in the north and its effects on the landscape and fish and wildlife, and the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife in Alaska. Paul is a...
68 min
95
The Effects of Trespass Grows on Public Land wi...
Rick McIntyre and Jackee Riccio of CROP Project join us to highlight the impacts that illegal cannabis trespass grows have on our public lands, fish, and wildlife, especially in California. Trespass grows use toxicants that contaminate water and pois...
52 min
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The North American Non-Lead Partnership with Le...
Leland Brown and Chris Parish of the North American Non-Lead Partnership join us to discuss benefits of using non-lead ammunition for hunting, the science behind the impacts of lead ammunition on non-target species, the effectiveness of non-lead ammu...
84 min
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Jeff Crane, Collin O'Mara, and Recovering Ameri...
SPECIAL EPISODE: This week we're dropping this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast featuring Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation President Jeff Crane and National Wildlife Federation President and CEO Collin O'Mara. ...
56 min
98
Kevin Montieth and the Science of Mule Deer
Kevin Monteith, assistant professor at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming joins the podcast to talk about the Monteith Shop for large ungulate research, his team's research on mule deer, including causes...
74 min
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Christine Peterson and Conservation in Outdoor ...
Award-winning outdoor journalist Christine Peterson joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss the role of conservation in outdoor media, her career as an award-winning outdoor writer, the Outdoor Writers Association of Americ...
54 min
100
Travis Macy and the Ultra Mindset
Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, professional endurance athlete and an elk hunter. He joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast to discuss his experience as an endurance athlete and on The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fi...
71 min