Sue Tidwell is a multi-award-winning author whose thirst to explore wild places took her to the Tanzanian bush where she was infected with an extreme case of African fever, a condition that grips a person’s heart like a vice and never lets go. Tidwell, in her debut title Cries of the Savanna, is determined to light that fire in the heart of her readers as well. If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.Topics Discussed: Sue's evolution of thought from doubter to a staunch supporter of well-managed huntingHuman and wildlife conflict in AfricaPoaching's different targets in AfricaHow hunting protects habitatThe deficiency of photo-journalism to support wildlifeThe myth of non-consumptive tourismChasing RabbitsPurchase a copy of Sue's book on her website. You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Chad Bishop is Director of the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana.  He is responsible for a wide array of functions tied to running the wildlife program, with an emphasis on faculty and student support and program outreach and development.  Prior to University of Montana, Chad spent nearly 16 years working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, initially as an ungulate researcher and later as an administrator.  He received a B.S. degree from Montana State University in Biology with a Fish and Wildlife emphasis (1995), M.S. from University of Idaho in Wildlife Resources (1998), and Ph.D. from Colorado State University in Wildlife Biology (2007). If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.Topics Discussed: Great American Outdoors ActRecovering America's Wildlife Act's failure to pass.Incoming widllife managers who don't hunt.Major challenges coming up. Rise of non-consumptive users and social/emotional based decisions.Why hunter mentorship is vital to hunting's future. You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Janelle Hansen  is not a hunter.   She doesn't have an aspirations to become one, either.  Yet she is like 90% of America who approve of hunting as long as it is regulated and the animals' death serve a purpose.   Growing up in Washington, she moved to Montana and works in early education.  Conversations like this one give a glimpse into mind vital demographic, their questions, and concerns surrounding hunting.  It is easy for us as sportsmen to remain close to the tribe, but in doing so we miss oppurtunities to share our experiences and remain relevant in society.  Our hope is that this episode will help you understand the questions that non-hunters have and began to think through your answers.If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.Topics Discussed: What's for dinner?Rapid fire questions on hunting.How do you view guns and hunting?Surprise that hunters fund wildlife management.What do you think of how hunters are portrayed in culture? Chasing Rabbits:How to Talk About Hunting by Mark DudaYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Catherine Semcer has worked with the Sierra Club and federal land management agencies to reduce climate, ecological, and regulatory risks to their operations.  After leaving the Sierra Club, she was part of the executive team of an NGO that provides training, advisory, and assistance services to anti-poaching units in Africa.  Now as a research fellow at the Property and Environment Research Center in Bozeman, Montana and the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, she serves on the advisory board of the Game Rangers Association of Africa.  Catherine is an expert with the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group, and the Chair-Elect of the International Wildlife Management Working Group of The Wildlife Society.  She is currently pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom where her research focuses on the contributions of the private sector to conservation in Africa.Topics Discussed: The African Model of Wildlife Conservation.BioDiversity Credits and investing in conservation.“Conservation is the business that enables all other businesses.”Giving non-consumptive users a seat at the table.The value of hunting  to conservation beyond funding.Ivory and Horn Trade.Weaponization of “Trophy Hunting”Informed and Involved on African Wildlife Conservation. Chasing Rabbits:Property and Environment Research CenterCatherine's Articles Cries of Savannah by Sue TidwellHow to Talk About Hunting with Mark DudaYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Alex Valdivia  was born in Cuba just west of the capital city of Havana.   He grew up watching fisherman bring in the daily catch and then would forage around his home for dinner.  After his family won visas to the US, he arrived in Florida at 15.  He quickly found that cooking would be his passion.  This led him to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Miami from 2006 to 2008 and the world of being a private chef.  He also has a passion working with animals as a renowned professional dog and dolphin trainer. With his culinary specialty of wild game, Mediterranean and Spanish style dishes, Alejandro looks forward to the journey ahead becoming the chef he’s always wanted to be, with his buddy and four-legged companion Mako by his side. Topics Discussed:Growing up in Cuba and foraging and hunting.Discovering good cooking.Finding and prepping spruce grouse in Montana.Biggest mistakes cooking wild game.Introducing people to wild game.Chasing Rabbits:Forloh Clothing and GearYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Montana State Representative Marilyn Marler and Montana Outfitter's and Guide's Association Executive Director Mac Minard discuss how differing political views find common ground on wildlife issues while attending the National Association of Sportsmen Caucuses Convention in Bozeman, Montana.  There is no shortage of tribalism in our world today and wildlife issues are not an exception.  Often the choice is for combative stances instead of cooperative and collaborative approaches.  Listening to this conversation today you’ll hear that regardless of your political affiliation, our passion for wild things and outdoor pursuits can unite us all.   Topics Discussed:What is the Sportsmen's Caucus?What hunting means to Montana's Economy.How do you find common ground with divergent views?Informed and Involved Sportsmen.Best Practices for communicating with policy makers.Future of wildlife management and legislation in Montana.Chasing Rabbits:Montana Outfitters and Guides AssociationCongressional Sportsmen's FoundationYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

JD Tanner is the Director of Education and Training for Leave No Trace. As a member of the Center’s Education Team, JD manages the long-term, strategic organizational education and training initiatives. With over 20 years of experience as an outdoor educator and administrator, JD brings a perspective from over 17 years in higher education, as well as previous experience as a Traveling Trainer. JD has a BS in Outdoor and Therapeutic Recreation from Southeast Missouri State University, a MS Ed in Recreation Resource Administration from Southern Illinois University and is currently a Doctoral Student in Education at Southern Illinois University.Topics Discussed:How big of an issue is human presence left afield.Why hunters should care about where they leave carcasses and gut piles.The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace.Loving our resources to death.Steps to minimize your impact.Chasing Rabbits:Leave No TraceHunting Ethics in LNTYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Justin Iverson is a third generation rancher on a legacy ranch in the Potomac Valley of Montana.  In his time he has seen what happens when ranches don't plan for succession and success.  He often speaks to sportsmen groups and stock grower association meetings about finding ways to cooperate.  Topics Discussed:Working on a legacy ranch in MontanaRancher stereotypes.The best way to get access to hunt.Ways sportsmen get themselves kicked off property.  How conservation easements have helped keep lands open.Reaching around grizzlies and the ESA.The localvore movement and raising beef.Chasing Rabbits:Western Landowner’s AllianceMontana Stock Grower’s AssociationYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Kjell Hedström is from the northern part of Sweden, just 1.5 hour drive south of the Arctic circle.  Growing up in Sweden meant to be immersed in a society that had deeply rooted hunting traditions and where many relied on moose for sustenance.  After winning two National championships in karate, Kjell transitioned from being challenged in sports to being challenged through hunting.  As late as 34 years old Kjell shot his first moose, on his first hunt and been an avid hunter ever since.  During hunting and eating wild game in Sweden, Kjell realized there were quality differences between meat from different regions and that they were mainly due to aging and wild game processing traditions.  Kjell now lives in Montana and is an aging and cured meats, DIY, and game processing ambassador who shares knowledge through his platform at TasteOfTheWoods.com.Topics Covered:Moose Everywhere!Foraging around the country.Allemansrätten: The Swedish Right to RoamAging and Curing everything from goose to deer.Hunting capercaillie and seals.Sweden and USA Hunting differences.Hunter Education in Sweden.Chasing RabbitsOther Hunting Perspective Episodes:  United Kingdom and Japan. You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

Gilbert Villegas was born and raised in Deming, New Mexico and spends most of his time hunting and fishing with family and friends. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. For the last 19 years he has worked as the Wildlife Biologist and Hunt Administrator on the largest military installation in the country.  Working on 2.2 million acres has rewarded him with a vast amount of experience in wildlife management; ranging from ungulate aerial surveys, wildlife captures and various wildlife surveys.  As the Hunt Administrator on White Sands Missile Range he has managed thousands of hunters and escorted many hundreds of oryx hunters and Desert Bighorn Sheep hunters and guides on private land.Special Note:  We recorded this episode to give the novice oryx hunter a foundation for their hunt.  We cover a wide range on oryx hunting, strategies, and history that will help increase your odds of success.  But situations change and you’ll want to make sure you are up to date, so make sure you check with Villegas and the NMDGF well before your hunt begins. Topics Discussed: Hunting on an active, U.S. Military missile rangeNatural history and biology of a desert African antelopeHistory of oryx introduction to New Mexico and White Sands Missile RangeApplying for  oryx licenses and typesWhere to source oryx hunting informationStrategies and gear for success. Chasing Rabbits:New Mexico Department of Fish and Game Oryx HuntsYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking