In the latest episode of Hunting Matters, the official podcast of the Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF), we are pleased to announce our in-studio guest George Blitch, a fifth-generation Texan whose career spans storytelling, land stewardship, entrepreneurship, and the outdoor lifestyle.
Blitch, host of the Son of a Blitch Podcast, has built a reputation for compelling long-form interviews that explore the personal journeys of remarkable individuals across the worlds of hunting, conservation, music, and adventure. On this episode of HSCF's Hunting Matters, Blitch shares the experiences that shaped his unique path and the philosophy that drives his work: a belief that the world is full of meaningful stories waiting to be told.
During the conversation, Blitch reflects on his early experiences documenting Indigenous elders alongside renowned Harvey Arden, a longtime writer for National Geographic. Those formative moments sparked a lifelong commitment to preserving cultural narratives and deepening the public's understanding of people, landscapes, and traditions.
The episode also explores Blitch's deep connection to land stewardship, rooted in his upbringing within Texas ranching culture. He discusses how those values inspired the creation of his businesses, Map My Ranch and American Made Maps. What began as a personal project mapping his own family ranch has evolved into a nationwide service that helps landowners and wildlife managers better understand their properties, improve habitat management, and make informed conservation decisions.
Blitch also highlights the role private landowners play in the future of wildlife conservation and shares insights from his historical research on figures such as Bob Lemmons, the legendary Black cowboy and mustanger whose life story remains an important part of the American West's cultural heritage.
Throughout the episode, listeners gain perspective from a life lived at the intersection of hunting traditions, creative pursuits, and entrepreneurial innovation. From the craft of conducting a meaningful interview to the technical precision required to map a working ranch, Blitch offers thoughtful reflections on curiosity, storytelling, and the enduring relationship between people and the land.
About Hunting Matters:Hunting Matters is the official, award-winning podcast of the Houston Safari Club Foundation. Featuring hunters, conservationists, outdoor professionals, and thought leaders, each episode dives deep into the stories that shape the future of wildlife and hunting heritage. Hunting Matters is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms, as well as at https://hscfdn.org/hunting-matters-podcast/.
About Houston Safari Club Foundation:HSCF is a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. Learn more at wehuntwegive.org.