Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports Executive Director Chuck Sykes discusses hunter recruitment strategies on the Upland Nation Podcast with Scott Linden, exploring research-backed approaches to Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) and the conservation funding that depends on hunter participation.
Podcasts
Jeff Foxworthy joins host Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his comedy career, hunting roots, and passion for whitetail deer hunting. The episode, presented by Spandau Arms in partnership with Folds of Honor and Cigars International, explores Foxworthy's journey from stand-up comedy to hosting hunting programs like Tecomate Whitetail Nation.
Leo Martinez, HSCF Vice President and 2025 Outfitter of the Year, and his daughter Madison discuss their work at DEA Ranch in Mathis, Texas, exploring the connections between ranching, hunting, wildlife management, and conservation. The Houston Safari Club Foundation's Hunting Matters podcast episode highlights DEA Ranch's role in hosting HSCF's inaugural Summer Youth Conservation Education Program.
Field Editor Keith Wood interviews legendary pistolsmith Paul Liebenberg on the Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast, discussing the creation of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, including championship PPC pistols, the .356 TSW, and FBI Model 1076 10mm Autos that revolutionized the firearms industry.
Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood discusses the Roadless Rule with Fly Fisherman Magazine Publisher/Editor Ross Purnell on episode #36 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast, addressing conservation, forest management, and the importance of protecting roadless areas for trout and salmon fisheries.
HeadHunters NW Podcast Episode 65 features Trent Marsh of Riton Optics discussing FBI NICS data showing unprecedented multi-year firearm sales decline and exploring millennial leadership, marketing strategies, and AI's role in the firearms industry with host Shaylene Keiner.
Travis "T-Bone" Turner joins host Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his archery career, innovations in bow technology, and his recovery from cancer. Turner, a Hoyt shooter and co-host of Bone Collector on Outdoor Channel, emphasizes the importance of practice and shares insights on modern archery advancements.
The Houston Safari Club Foundation's Hunting Matters podcast features wildlife biologist Matt Garrick discussing waterfowl conservation, hunting traditions across North America and New Zealand, and the future of game bird management. Garrick shares his career journey from Iowa State University and Texas A&M University's Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute to his current role as Game Bird Specialist for Fish and Game New Zealand.
The award-winning "Wildtalk" podcast features Rachel and Eric discussing fire with plant ecologist Jesse Lincoln, followed by segments on Carolina wrens and gray foxes. Listeners can enter a wildlife quiz for exclusive podcast camp mugs by emailing DNR-Wildlife@Michigan.gov with subject line "Mug me" by August 15.
Working Class Bowhunter podcast has renewed its partnership with Victory Archery, continuing their collaboration since 2022. Victory Archery, known for producing advanced carbon arrows with proprietary aerospace engineering, provides the podcast crew with high-performance equipment designed for maximum penetration and consistency in demanding hunting conditions.
The Houston Safari Club Foundation's Hunting Matters podcast features wildlife biologist Joe Richards, who discusses wildlife science, conservation storytelling, and outdoor heritage. Richards, an Outreach Specialist with Playa Lakes Joint Venture, shares his journey from Texas A&M and Texas Tech graduate to conservation professional working across diverse ecosystems.
The HeadHunters NW Podcast features Jeff Stawiarski, co-president of ZEV Technologies, discussing a critical Director of Operations role at the company's new Riverton, Utah facility. ZEV Technologies, known for performance handguns and AR-style rifles, recently relocated from Washington and is rebuilding its operations team.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation features News 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope in its latest podcast episode, where she discusses her passion for fishing, cherished outdoor memories, and the importance of spending time on the water.
The Connecting with Conservation Podcast features guests from Weatherby, Christensen Arms, Ducks Unlimited, and Mule Deer Foundation discussing conservation funding. Hosted by Dr. Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute and Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, episodes explore how manufacturers and nonprofits collaborate on land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.
Host Michael Waddell interviews Vandy Collins, the renowned "Dove Czar" and manager of Quail Valley Lodge in Alabama, discussing dove hunting expertise, wildlife management, and his remarkable health recovery journey. Collins shares insights on dove field preparation, staging techniques, and his decision to transition from commercial hunting operations to hunting with friends and family.
Chris Hughes, second-generation owner of Broken Arrow Ranch, joins the Houston Safari Club Foundation's Hunting Matters podcast to discuss conservation and sustainable wild game harvesting. The episode explores the family business's 40-year history of ethical wildlife management and innovative harvesting techniques that have set industry standards for humane production.
Walk the Talk America announced its four most-downloaded Guns & Mental Health podcast episodes from early 2026, featuring conversations with Charles Anderson of Athlon Outdoors, Yale researcher Kerri Raissian, Sandy Hook mother Nelba Mรกrquez-Greene, and Dr. Chris Knoepke on mental health and responsible firearm ownership.
HeadHunters NW Podcast host Shaylene Keiner interviews Jack Jameson of BSF Barrels about his 20-year firearms industry career. The episode covers BSF Barrels' patented carbon fiber barrel process, OEM partnerships with Weatherby, Savage, and Henry, and a new distribution partnership with Sports South.
Hilary Hutcheson, renowned fly fisher and owner of Lary's Fly & Supply in Columbia Falls, Montana, was featured on episode #34 of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast hosted by Ross Purnell. Hutcheson discussed her conservation work, the Flathead River's pristine cutthroat trout fishery, and her film The Tengu Club exploring Japanese American fishing heritage.
Wildlife biologist Carsten Groos, a Houston Safari Club Foundation Dan L. Duncan Scholarship alumnus, is featured on the Hunting Matters podcast discussing his graduate research on population monitoring and habitat management for big game species in the Texas Hill Country, along with his passion for hunting and conservation.
