SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Host Rob Keck will feature an esteemed lineup in a live broadcast from the National R3 Symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska to: Recruit – Retain – Reactivate support for active participation in hunting and the shooting sports, all important aspects to the future of outdoor heritage.

The National R3 Symposium is the first nation-wide event solely focused on resources and partnerships needed to secure the future of hunting, angling, target-shooting, and boating.

Keck’s six guests are part of the R3 Symposium who are leaders in industry, wildlife agency and conservation who will discuss points for securing the future of hunting, fishing shooting and boating.

Leading off will be the Director of Conservation for Vista Outdoor Inc., Ryan Bronson. The second guest is Steve Hall, Hunter Education Coordinator for Texas Parks & Wildlife. Next up will be Becky Humphries the CEO of National Wild Turkey Federation. The fourth guest is Bob Ziehmer, Senior Director of Conservation for Bass Pro Shops followed by Greg Sheehan, Deputy Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Closing the show is Nick Wiley, Chairman of the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports, Chief Conservation Officer for Ducks Unlimited

The show will air Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time on RURAL RADIO, found exclusively on SiriusXM channel 147.

Each week, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World draws upon outdoor experts from across the country, including those within the Bass Pro Shops family.  Rob Keck, Bass Pro Shops’ director of conservation, and his guests provide listeners with the latest information about hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation.

About Bass Pro Shops®
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and Conservation Company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

Media Contact:  Katie Mitchell, Communications Manager, Bass Pro Group, 
kamitchell@basspro.com; 417-873-5618

About RURAL RADIO, L.L.C.: RURAL RADIO is a 24/7 international satellite radio station devoted to serving rural needs and interests. RURAL RADIO is slated to launch in the U.S. and Canada on SiriusXM channel 147. Broadcast operations for the station are located in Nashville, TN and

Corporate headquarters are in Omaha, NE. The channel is affiliated with Rural Media Group, Inc. RURAL RADIO’s program schedule revolves around original productions focused on agriculture, equine, hunting, fishing, western sports, and living the country life in small towns and on acreages.  Details on SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com/ruralradio. Facebook: www.facebook.com/RURALRADIO147 and Twitter @RURALRADIO147