Biologist Conor O’Gorman of British Association For Shooting and Conservation (BASC) joins the Blood Origins podcast to talk about the ongoing consultation by the Wlesh government to consult people from around the world about the idea of permitting the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges in Wales for shooting. Get involved at basc.org.uk - the consultation closes on the 20th of June, 2023!

Michael ’t Sas Rolfes, who has more than three decades of experience in conservation, has recently completed his PhD thesis. His background is as, for lack of a better term, a wildlife economist. Michael joins the Blood Origins podcast to talk about the trade in Rhinos, and even though he’s not a hunter, he understands the game when 8it comes to the ‘value’ of wildlife and sustainable use better than most.

After a long-awaited comeback Cody has bailed yet again (but for a good reason) on a Roundup, but no fear because Robbie was joined by hunter, attorney, California BHA co-chair and first time podcaster Erik Hanson. The boys tackle the amazing update on the corner ‘crossing case’ controversy that has embroiled the hunting world for over a year and Erik shares his experience as the man personally wrote the amicus brief that helped win the case. If you’re in the mood, give Cody a hard time by texting #ClassicCody to 620-860-4804. Remind him that Avery DEFINITELY would have understood (kidding Avery, we love you).

Travis Bader, owner of Canada-based Silver Core Outdoors and host of the Silver Core Podcast, joins the Blood Origins podcast this week to have a hard hitting discussion between two individuals who think very deeply about this thing we love so much, and the nature of the controversies around it.

If you’ve missed him, he’s back! Friend of the podcast and one of our most opinionated guests Matt Rinella joins this week for part two of a debate series with Land Trust exploring the land access issue. Just like the podcast before this one, Land Trust presented questions for Hunt Quietly to answer exploring the issue of land access versus privatization. In this part two of a two-part, double drop we explore the series of questions each ‘side’ of the debate has prepared for one another and allow the groups an opportunity to respond. This is the Hunt Quietly's side of the debate answering the Land Trust's questions.

Nic De Castro the CEO and Founder of LandTrust joins the Blood Origins podcast for part one of a debate series on hunting access. The Hunt quietly team prepared questions for Nic and Land Trust to answer exploring the issue of land access versus privatization. In this part one of a two-part, double drop we explore the series of questions each ‘side’ of the debate has prepared for one another and allow the groups an opportunity to respond. This is the Land Trust side of the debate answering the Hunt Quietly's questions.

The band is BACK together for this week’s Roundup. The boys recount Cody’s fishing and gardening adventures (for all you that have been worried about him) go through some text messages, preview the upcoming double drop land access debate series between LandTrust and Hunt Quietly coming out Tuesday, Louisiana black bears, UK’s trophy hunting bill, and more!

Brant MacDuff, author of The Shotgun Conservationist, joins Robbie after the release of his first book. Brant is a former non-hunter who later became a hunter, who later wrote about it in his book. Brant is a man of many hats, also a conservation historian and a jack of all trades with an incredible story. Give it a listen! If you are interested in buying his book - it is available now on all major platforms. Also find Brant on his website where he is currently on tour promoting his book and you could see if schedules line up to go see him: https://www.immortalanimals.com/about 

If you’re missing him from the roundups, don’t worry, we’ve got a double dose of Blood Origins co-host Cody Heitschmidt for you. He’s joined by Maine hunting guide and pro-Sunday hunting ban activist Don Kleiner in this episode, part one of our double feature on the Maine Sunday Hunting issue, to talk about ongoing controversy around efforts to legalize Sunday hunting in Maine.

If you’re missing him from the roundups, don’t worry, we’ve got a double dose of Blood Origins co-host Cody Heitschmidt for you. He’s joined by a special guest in this episode for part two in a double feature on the Maine Sunday Hunting issue. In this episode, he catches up with Jared Borstein, Executive Director of Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting, to talk about ongoing controversy around efforts to legalize Sunday hunting in Maine.

Cody is away for the week at a fly fishing retreat for fellow veterans so Robbie is joined by Gaspar Perricone for this week’s Roundup. The boys catch up and dig deep on the latest regarding the Colorado wolf issue - specifically the veto of SB-256 by Governor Pollis.

Wildlife Epidemiologist Craig Stephen joins the Blood Origins podcast to share his expertise on wildlife disease and the issues we face today in that world.

Carl Michael Metcalf of 7 T Outfitters of Western Colorado joins the Blood Origins podcast (thanks for the intro, Bo Nickal!) to talk about the dynamic wildlife landscape happening in Colorado right now and his thoughts on the changes he’s seen after nearly 30 years in the game as an outfitter.

Slots Media boys Louis Thomas and Jack Bottoms join this week’s roundup on location with Robbie from New Zealand. After recapping their recent trip’s antics - including drifting off to sleep to the sweet sounds of a ‘snore-chestra’ - their funniest moments, the infamous possum story, and more!

Gina Trimmer is a wife, mother and non hunter out of southern Utah. She joins Robbie to talk about her perceptions as a non-hunter and provides valuable insight into the non-hunting community.

Aaron Davidson, founder of Gunwerks which specializes in long range hunting accessories, joins Robbie and the Blood Origins podcast to discuss the ethics of long range hunting. He shares his expert opinion and makes the case for why he thinks it is. So, what’s your opinion? Is it ethical or no?

Andrew Aphane of South Africa’s northwest province joins Robbie to talk about the Mebala Yarona, or ‘Our Colors’, project he is chairing - and their efforts to transform South Africa by helping black South Africans get involved - in everything from hunting to land ownership to ecotourism. A a black South African that owns farm land, that hunts, and managing hunting leases and pushing a sustainable use model that works, leading to a fascinating conversation about a subject you probably have never heard of, which is exactly our style.

Jillian Garrett of Washington State joins the Blood origins podcast to talk about her harrowing experience as a former non hunter faced with a vicious black bear attack on her small farm, and how the trauma of that experience shaped her journey into understanding what healthy black bear populations look like, through hunting.

Texas outfitter Sam Janca joins Robbie on the Blood Origins podcast after meeting at the SCI convention to challenge the ‘prevailing wisdom’ of whitetail management from his point of view as an outfitter who targets free range deer.

Returning guest Jim Heffelfinger joins Robbie and the Blood Origins podcast from his perch at the Arizona Game and Fish Department to challenge the rhetoric that so-called “trophy”, i.e. selective, hunting causes phenotypical (physical) or genotypical (genetic) changes in wildlife populations.

Rick Brazell, founder of the First Hunt Foundation, joins Robbie to discuss FHF’s mission to provide mentorship opportunities to prospective hunters and his audacious goal to expand from 850 volunteer mentors in 41 states to thousands of mentors in all 50 states to spread this thing we love so much. Listen in, look them up, and get involved!

Jen Widerstrom, best-selling and globally published author, is a wellness industry leader primarily known for her undefeated coaching on NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Celebrity trainer and founder of her own community driven fitness platform, she is also an esteemed go to expert in the entertainment industry as a featured guest on numerous television series. In this episode, Jen joins host Robbie on the Blood Origins podcast to talk about the Kamagawa organization, a nonprofit she follows, and a controversial post about a crocodile where Jen was very receptive to being educated about the facts on hunting in an ‘ask me anything’ style format.

After a rousing discussion on the best way to store firearms and one man’s trash taxidermy being any other sensible man’s treasure, we get an update from Dave Gittelson on Colorado wolves, discuss hunting in Japan, to a passionate discussion about gifted, bought and earned taxidermy, New Zealand, and so much more. 

Warne Rippon from Buffalo Kloof in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and Blake Barnett, a board member of the South Texas Chapter of Dallas Safari Club,  join the podcast to talk about their groundbreaking fundraising efforts for black rhino conservation and what this incredible gift will mean for wildlife conservation.

Former Government fisheries scientist, professor of ecology and current consulting ecologist in Victoria, Australia, Paul Brown joins Robbie to discuss his recent blog post asking what is going on regarding duck hunting in Victoria, Australia? Paul began to research legal duck hunting around the world, what kind of countries and cultures are involved, and asked if the practice truly is barbaric, or if there’s more to it.