Since turkey is on our minds this holiday week, we figured it was a good time to check in with some experts on the state of turkey in Texas. Listen in on our latest podcast as we talk turkey with a couple of experts: TPWD’s Turkey Program Leader Jason Hardin and East Texas landowner and Lone Star Land Steward award winner Gary Costlow.

We Will Not Be Tamed ambassadors Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz have been friends for several years. Their friendship has deepened as Josh has taken Edgar under his wing and into the field. Edgar has been an angler for his whole life, and as Josh introduced him to hunting, a whole new avenue of outdoor appreciation opened up to him. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.

From navigating sometimes controversial white-tailed deer management issues to determining how best to help coastal fisheries resources recover from the February freeze, it’s all in a day’s work for TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith. We caught up with Carter for our latest podcast to find out what’s on his mind.

Josh Crumpton is a 7th generation Texan who owns and operates Spoke Hollow Outfitters and is the primary steward of Spoke Hollow Ranch in Wimberley. Josh is an avid angler and huntsman, with a passion for being in the outdoors, and he has a calling to share his knowledge and joy with others. A culinary background set the stage for a major “light bulb” moment when he harvested his first large game several years ago. A sense of satisfaction enveloped his life when he was able to bring his harvest to the dinner table, and he believes there is a true connection to the natural cycle that comes from being an active participant in bringing your own protein to the table. His life mission and calling are to share that feeling with others.

For nearly a quarter-century, the Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has brought together avid anglers, curious school children, dedicated conservation professionals, and many generous supporters in their passion for Texas’ freshwater resources. From fish hatcheries to recreational fishing ponds, over 300,000 gallons of indoor and outdoor aquariums, and exhibits featuring fish, alligators, and other native species, TFFC showcases the diverse inland waterways that connect all living creatures.

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador Amber Haynes has been hunting her entire life. Her dad started taking her out into the field with him when she was a toddler, and her love for the outdoors led to her launching her own apparel business. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.

Texas State Parks are as varied as the terrain of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for taking care of our 89 state parks for all to enjoy. Rodney Franklin is the Director of TPWD’s State Parks Division and has spent his entire career working in state parks across Texas. He’s our guest for our latest podcast and fills us in on the latest in Texas State Parks.

The Buffalo Soldiers have a proud tradition that dates back to the Civil War. But for more than a century, not much was known about the heroic Black soldiers who fought and died for their country. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department effort is changing that. Listen in on a conversation with Luis Padilla to learn more about this Texas State Parks program.

Spending time outdoors with his daughter is second nature for We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko. As his daughter Ursula has grown, so has her passion for outdoor adventures. We caught up with the two of them at a recent camping trip to Powderhorn Ranch for our latest podcast.

Spending time outdoors is Edgar Diaz’s creative muse. His company Sigh Line Provisions has a worldwide following, and his outdoor-inspired bracelets can be found in more than 95 retail outlets around the globe. He is passionate about conserving the wild things and wild places he loves, and is thrilled to share that message as a We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.