Dave and Mike get a bit wonky without Nephi around to keep them in check. They break down Botswana's recent decision to allow elephant hunting. Other topics include: hunting threatened species, applying the Endangered Species Act overseas, the fact that neither Mike nor Dave have been to Africa, whether U.S. citizens should rush to hunt Botswana, and a human dimensions comparison between elephants and grizzly bears. All of this without actually taking a position on elephant hunting. Tune in!...
Jun 04, 2019•42 min•Ep. 52
What do Pheasants/Quail Forever and Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN have in common? Turns out, a lot. Howard Vincent, CEO of Pheasants Forever, and Matt Carstens, Senior VP of Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN join the guys to visit about their new partnership. Using the innovative Truterra Insights Engine, farmers are increasing yields, profits, and then Pheasants Forever helps them improve wildlife habitat. How does this partnership work, and what does this mean for hunters? Listen to find out.
May 28, 2019•59 min•Ep. 51
SUBSCRIBER? TECHNICAL GLITCH ON THIS EPISODE. DOWNLOAD AGAIN FOR THE CORRECTED VERSION. On May 20, 2019, the United States Supreme Court decided the Tribal treaty right case of Herrera v. Wyoming 5-4 in favor of the Crow Tribe. In doing so, the Court determined that 1868 language guaranteeing the Tribe a right to hunt on the "unoccupied lands of the United States so long as game persists" is valid today. What does this decision mean? Not as much as you might think...yet. Listen as Dave and Nephi...
May 21, 2019•38 min•Ep. 50
Last week the United Nations released its summary of a report indicating that one million wildlife species around the globe are at risk of extinction--many in our lifetimes. Dave and Nephi will introduce you to the report's findings, what the biggest threats to wildlife are, and whether there is anything we can do about it. Oh, and they touch on introduced federal legislation that would prohibit grizzly bear hunting in the lower 48 states even after they lose Endangered Species Act protections. ...
May 14, 2019•48 min•Ep. 49
No Dave, no problem. Nephi and Mike breakdown the newly passed Target Practice & Marksmanship Training Support Act which will change how Pittman-Robertson Act dollars can be used to make improvements at shooting ranges. They also give a quick take on Google's decision not to run a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ad because it promoted hunting (note: Google ultimately recanted). Finally, the guys break down the mystery and the history behind the AR rifle (sneak peak: it's not an "assault rifle"...
May 07, 2019•36 min•Ep. 48
Compensatory mitigation has been around for more than 35 years, but many people still don't know much about it. They should. What is is? How does it work? Why should you care? What are mitigation/conservation banks? What is an in-lieu fee program? Other types of mitigation? How to companies make money on mitigation? The guys tackle these questions and more. It's a little wonky, and we only scratch the surface of its complexity, but it's a very important conservation tool. Take a listen.
Apr 30, 2019•45 min•Ep. 47
Bow Hunters Jess Johnson, Hanna Herold, and Codee Augustin join the guys to talk bow hunting. What were their barriers to entry? What was their experience buying a bow and learning to hunt? What made them become bow hunters? You'll learn about all of that, plus we discuss ethics of bow hunting, compound bows vs cross-bows, their mountains, and more. Take a listen - we guarantee you will learn something.
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 46
Ryan Bronson and Jon Zinnel of Federal Premium/Vista Outdoor and John Gale of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers join the guys to talk wildlife, hunting, conservation, and quite frankly a bunch of nonsense. Topics include, feral cats, lead ammunition, non-lead ammunition, turkey hunting, Recovering America's Wildlife Act, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Ryan's Teddy Roosevelt shirt, the ethics of the Oregon Trail computer game, everyone's mountain, a fun giveaway and more.
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 48 min
The guys dive into the Second Amendment, but not in the way you might think. They explore human kind’s hunting history. They talk about how taking up arms was required by law for hundreds of years in England before monarchs began civilian disarmament to prevent an uprising. Other topics include: the Game Act of 1671, the English Bill of Rights, armed citizens during the Revolutionary War, how hunting and the 2nd Amendment are inextricably linked, and much more.
Apr 09, 2019•47 min•Ep. 44
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Conservation Director joins the guys to talk about the history and mission of BHA, and well as a bunch of fun stuff. Topics include: John's time in the Peace Corps in Morocco; the CIA; hooky bobbing; free-range children; hunting the backcountry; BHA's growth; protecting hunting and fishing on public lands; BHA's position on the 2nd Amendment; the Magna Carta; birth of the public trust doctrine and the North American Model; Secretarial Order for protecting Migratio...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 43
The guys take you on a 230+ year journey to understand how the United States went from having zero acres of public land to acquiring 1.8 billion acres, and then wound up with the 640 million acres we have today. They will explain: why the acquisition and disposition of federal lands were critical to settling the country; how the government disposed of land; authority for the government to own land; the Federal Land and Policy Management Act; the sagebrush rebellion; and more public lands stuff. ...
Mar 26, 2019•40 min•Ep. 42
He starred in "Act of Valor." He authored the best selling books "Worth Dying For" and "Damn Few." He started his own brand, Ever Onward. Now, combat veteran and former Navy Seal Rorke Denver joins us for an educational, inspiring, and funny listening experience. Topics include: playing lacrosse, the inspiration of Winston Churchill, how to write a book, dying honorably, finding hunting as an adult, being a Navy Seal, goose hunting, Rorke's mountain, and so much more. Listen. You'll be inspired....
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 40
Is hunting a right or a privilege? It depends on where you live. The guys are joined by new Your Mountain team member Shawn Blajszczak to discuss state efforts to adopt constitutional amendments to hunt and fish. Topics include: how hunting helped win the Revolutionary War; the Constitutional Convention; the 2nd Amendment; states that recognize hunting and fishing through their constitution; how state amendments differ; how courts have interpreted the amendments; and more. It's a little wonky, b...
Mar 12, 2019•49 min•Ep. 40
Eric Dinger, CEO of Powderhook, and co-host of the On Gravel Podcast joins Dave and Nephi to talk all things hunting, including: R3; mentoring new hunters; things that keep people from hunting; why Lincoln, NE is the biggest little town in America; that time fantasy football cost Dave an elk; Nephi's propensity to interrupt Dave and tell stories with no ending; honoring our kill; and how the Powerhook app aims to increase hunting numbers to save our heritage. Take a listen and share with a frien...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 39
Blue laws were enacted hundreds of years ago to restrict or ban certain activities on Sundays for religious purposes, but are mostly a thing of the past. Yet, some states still restrict hunting on Sundays - for reasons that have nothing to do with religion. Which states restrict Sunday hunting, and why? Which states are considering changing their laws? How have the courts weighed in? The guys dive into the past, present and future of Sunday hunting laws in a way that may leave you with more ques...
Feb 26, 2019•59 min•Ep. 38
Jessica Crowder, Policy Director for the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA), joins the guys to discuss both educational and entertaining topics like: who WLA is and what they do; landowners as conservationists; using livestock for invasive species control; participating in a women's antelope hunt; why hunting is a lot like dating; the need for a new "timber" app; getting kids hunting; a hilarious elk story involving Dave and Mike; and more. This one has it all, so listen then share with a friend....
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 17 min
State legislatures are in session across the country, which means you need to be on the lookout for bills that may impact hunters and anglers. Fortunately, the guys have you covered. Topics discussed: Sunday hunting bills in PA and MD; anti-trapping in NM; changing hunter trespass in ND; wildlife damage bills in ID; prohibiting hunting contests in OR and WI; baiting deer in ME, lowering the hunting age in NY and WY, and more. Do you know of other important bills? Let us know!
Feb 12, 2019•50 min•Ep. 36
Former Department of Justice attorney, Erik Petersen, joins Dave and Mike to talk about being a wildlife attorney for largest law firm in the country (DOJ). Learn more about how DOJ operates, and also some war stories. They talk litigation involving grizzly bears, wolves, wild horses (aka "range trash"), wildlife impacting Naval operations, driving a trolley in Boston, litigation as a fundraising mechanism, political bias among DOJ attorneys, Erik's mountain, and lots of other great discussion. ...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 35
The federal shut down ended, and now it's time to talk about what to expect for sportsmen from the 116th Congress. Dave, Mike, and Nephi discuss the recently introduced Natural Resources Management Act, which is poised to move in this Congress. Topics include: LWCF, transporting bows in National Parks, shooting ranges, public land access, Partners in Conservation program, hunting on public lands, and so much more. This bill has something for everyone, and you should know about it. Take a listen....
Jan 29, 2019•38 min•Ep. 34
Special Forces veterans, Kyle Lamb, Ryan Cleckner, and Scott Steiert join Nephi for an elk hunt, and then get into a frank discussion about all things hunting. Topics covered include: killing v harvesting game, long-range shooting, veteran's as part of the hunting community, thanking service members, training for combat, hyphenated-hunters, defending the Constitution, respecting everyone's hunting preferences, a new partnership with Viking Tactics, and each guest's mountain. Leave your political...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 33
The guys sit down with Ryan Bronson of Federal Premium Ammunition, Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics, Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics, and Landon Michaels of Gunwerks to discuss: conservation, the biggest challenge facing the hunting/fishing community today, ways to address that challenge, and their favorite hunting/fishing memory. Oh yeah, and to announce a series of partnerships that will help deliver important, relevant content on issues facing your land, water, and wildlife to the broadest audience...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
Dave, Mike, and Nephi are back after a brief holiday hiatus to tackle the partial federal government shutdown that's on the verge of becoming the longest in US history. They identify the agencies impacted, how different employees are impacted, how federal appropriations work, and what the shutdown could mean to the outdoor recreation community. Spoiler alert: not a lot of good news to report, but plenty of good information. Take a listen.
Jan 08, 2019•48 min•Ep. 31
Dave and Nephi are joined by the leaders of State Outdoor Recreation Offices; Tom Adams (UT), Rachel VandeVoort (MT), and Domenic Bravo (WY) prior to their presentation at the Western Governor's Association Winter Meeting. Topics include: what state outdoor recreation offices do; how we expand and enhance the outdoor recreation economy; building coalitions; using an area to death, funding resource management; growing the outdoor recreation economy too fast; keeping Coloradans out of Wyoming, and...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 30
Wildlife conservation requires a regulated system for managing the game and the hunter. That has been the model for a hundred years. Known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, it has successfully staved off extinction of most game species in the US. Everyone must follow state game laws now, right? Not so fast. The guys discuss a pending US Supreme Court case interpreting an 1868 Tribal Treaty that could exempt some citizens from state game regulations on many federal lands acros...
Dec 11, 2018•50 min•Ep. 29
The guys sit down with TRCP's Alex Maggos and Zane Zaubi of Horizons Land and Farm Development to dive into the conservation title of the Farm Bill. From the Voluntary Public Access Program, to youth hunting opportunities, Alex and Zane make the case for continued conservation funding. Other topics include: importance of private land in conservation, sportsmen and landowners as partners, recruiting first time hunters, voluntary conservation, CRP, creating duck habitat, whether Congress can strik...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 28
You've probably heard about the Farm Bill, but do you understand it? After this episode, you will. Dave, Mike and Nephi take you through the history of the Farm Bill. Learn about it roots during the Great Depression, and attempts to reauthorize it in Congress today. We discuss the various conservation programs funded through the Farm Bill, and the value of voluntary, incentive based conservation. If you care about clean water, good habitat, and abundant wildlife as well as an affordable, stable ...
Nov 27, 2018•44 min•Ep. 27
Ranchers are a big, but often misunderstood part of public land management in the western United States. Join David and Mike as they visit with Ethan Lane, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Public Lands. They dive into myriad topics surrounding public land management. Topics include: Access to "landlocked" public lands, respecting private property rights, history of checkerboard and state lands, supporting the Land and Water Conservation F...
Nov 20, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 26
The guys cut through all the fear-mongering and hyper-partisanship to explain what the election results mean for the hunting and angling community. Is the 2nd Amendment at risk? What about access to public land? Conservation funding? Listen to find out. Other topics include, North Carolina and Georgia's outdoor related constitutional amendments, some non-profits using fear to raise money, the increasing polarization of the United States, and why local elections matter more than national races th...
Nov 13, 2018•40 min
We ask every guest the same question - what's your mountain? Now it's Dave's turn to answer. Listen as Dave describes his mountain, and the events that led to it burning this fall. Topics include: Dave's orange vest, 19th century mining and tie-hacking, pine beetles, fire suppression, dangers of hunting in beetle killed forests, litigation as a tool to prevent forest management, stories from Dave's mountain, fire as a reset button, and lots more.
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min
The guys are back to talking about wild horses again. Would Dave hunt a wild horse? Take a listen to find out. Other topics include: using the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation to manage horses, horses out-competing other wildlife, lack of predators, the reduction in public-land grazing since 1971, comparing management of wild pigs to wild horses, writing laws with the heart vs the mind, how the Act should be applied, chances of amending the act in today's political climate, and more...
Oct 30, 2018•50 min
