Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences has been in the news quite frequently in recent years. If you've heard the term "de-extinction" it was likely referring to their work. Colossal's Chief Animal Officer and Executive Director of the Colossal Foundation Matt James joins [...]
When I heard Texas Parks and Wildlife was spraying toxic chemicals into the Caddo Lake water system, my interest was instantly peaked. Why would they do this? Surely there is scientific data available that lead them to believe spraying poison into [...]
Dylan Prater and I have been best friends for 43 years. Our moms met nursing us at a church party back in 1981. While Dylan enjoys golf and fishing, his hunting experience has been limited to a handful of dove hunts, [...]
The annual Safar Recap Episode is always one of my favorite shows each year. This was my 8th trip to South Africa to hunt with John X Safaris. My longtime friend and PH Carl Van Zyl, Henry and I recorded this [...]
Dustin Baker is a welder by trade. But after a private landowner fenced off all access to his favorite public fishing hole and duck hunting spot, he began to dive into the legality of the landowner's actions. The entire sporting community [...]
Dr. Steve Demarais is a self-described 'deer nut'. The recently retired Co-Director of Mississippi State's famed Deer Lab made whitetail deer his life's work. On today's show we sit down and discuss some of the more fascinating discoveries his department made [...]
Our good friend and passionate big game hunter Baker Leavitt returns to the show on this episode of Campfire Conversations. We talk all things hunting Africa and what it means for your bank account. You might be surprised at how much [...]
Journalist, reporter and Western filmmaker Keely Covello joins the show this week. I recently became aware of her popular AmericaUnwon Instagram page after a listener alerted me of a specific case where a South Dakota ranching couple were facing criminal charges [...]
We've seen it in most Western states by now. Substantial fee increases on non-resident tags, licenses and even the application process seem to be the norm these days. Oklahoma, however, doesn't have the traditional western species to offer hunters and yet [...]
Colorado native Ava Flanell joins us this week. The firearms instructor and host of the popular "Ava Flanell Show" podcast never intended to wade into politics but Colorado's transition to a completely blue state has left her with no alternative as [...]
Ducks Unlimited Senior Waterfowl Scientist Mike Brasher makes his return to the show. We recount his recent spring turkey success before shifting our attention to the state of waterfowl populations. Highlights from the conversation include: NAWCA Funding Status (North American Wetlands [...]
Perhaps no type of hunting is under fire more than the pursuit of felines in modern society. Disney is as much to blame for the anthropomorphism of mega fauna predators as any outlet, but that doesn't change the current state of [...]
Alexis Wilkins is as articulate and well put together as they come. The nationally recognized country recording artist is also a contributor for Prager U. Between making music and producing political content, she additionally has become the face of Women For [...]
Where does the rubber meet the road on game fish populations and advances in technology? Much has been made of forward facing sonar (Live Scope) in recent years. Some anglers love it, others bemoan it. Various tournament trails for both bass [...]
Alaska has long been at the top of my bucket list. I imagine many of you are in the same boat. The main issue for most hunters and making that dream reality, however, is cost. Alaska is expensive. That's not an [...]
We've all seen the massive red stag that New Zealand is know for. Most of those come off of high fence game preserves though. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd love to do that hunt someday. But what does [...]
On this episode of Campfire Conversations I'm joined by American Sportfishing Association Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas. We discuss proposed bottom fishing closures by NOAA Fisheries and the impact it would have on Atlantic Coast anglers. Also, do we really [...]
Josh Dahlke lives and breathes two things: whitetail deer and spring turkey hunting and with spring here, we devote today's episode to all things turkey hunting. The Minnesota native has multiple turkey slams under his belt and is set to embark [...]
Our old friend Linda Powell of Mossberg Firearms makes her return to the show this week. Perfect timing as well seeing that her two favorite hunting seasons are rapidly approaching in the form of spring turkey and black bear. We discuss [...]
Todd Wynn has lived a pretty fascinating life. He currently works as a lobbyist in Arizona, but previously served under Secretary of Interior Zinke during Trump's first term. We discuss that experience and get Todd's take on how Trump's current administration [...]
Our longtime friend Brian Lynn makes his return on this episode. The Sportsmen's Alliance VP has seen it all when it comes to anti hunting organizations and their attack on hunters and conservationists under the guise that somehow they are protecting [...]
If you have an affinity for Western big game then you're in the right place. Nosler's Madi Woodward joins us this week to discuss a fall hunting season that was one of the books! Highlights from the episode include: Nosler's Whitetail [...]
Retired Wildlife Biologist and former government employee Mike Bodenchuk has been there and done that when it comes to managing wildlife. A former state hired beaver trapper who worked his way up the food chain to ultimately serve as the head [...]
