HOUSTON, TX – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to welcome Chris Hughes, second-generation owner of the renowned Broken Arrow Ranch, as the latest guest on the Hunting Matters podcast.
For more than 40 years, Broken Arrow Ranch has been recognized as one of America's premier suppliers of premium free-range wild game meats, providing sustainably harvested venison, antelope, and wild boar to many of the nation's finest restaurants. Founded in 1983 by Mike and Elizabeth Hughes, the family-owned business has become a model for ethical wildlife management, humane harvesting, and conservation-driven food production.
Host Joe Betar, Executive Director of HSCF, sits down with Hughes for an engaging conversation about the history of Broken Arrow Ranch, the evolution of the family business, and the important role responsible wildlife management plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems across Texas.
During the episode, Hughes shares how growing up on the family ranch shaped his passion for conservation and explains how Broken Arrow Ranch developed innovative harvesting and mobile processing techniques that have set the standard for humane, field-based wild game production under USDA inspection.
Listeners will also hear an insightful discussion about:
- The connection between wildlife conservation and sustainable harvesting
- Why free-ranging wild game offers exceptional quality and nutrition
- The importance of responsible management of non-native wildlife species
- Turning invasive wild boar into a valuable conservation resource
- Common misconceptions about venison and wild game
- The future of hunting, conservation, and America's growing interest in sustainably sourced food
As a second-generation owner, Hughes combines a lifelong passion for wildlife with an Engineering Science degree from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Wake Forest University. Today, he continues his family's mission of producing world-class wild game while promoting conservation through sustainable wildlife management practices.
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.