Episode 53 - Protecting the Right to Hunt and Fish in Modern America

Episode 53 - Protecting the Right to Hunt and Fish in Modern America

A single legislative victory reveals why America’s hunting and fishing heritage deserves lasting protection. Lauren Melo helped lead one of the most significant conservation victories in recent history by making Florida the 24th state to constitutionally protect the right to hunt and fish. Her story reaches far beyond politics, revealing how family traditions, public lands, wildlife conservation, and time outdoors shape generations of hunters and anglers. Raised hunting quail, chasing waterfowl through the Everglades, bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee, and learning firearm safety alongside her father, Lauren shares how those experiences prepared her to champion one of the nation's most important hunting and fishing initiatives. The conversation explores the legislative battles behind Amendment 2, the grassroots campaign that united millions of Floridians, and why protecting outdoor access matters for everyone, whether they hunt and fish or not. The discussion also breaks down the difference between conservation and preservation, how sportsmen and women fund wildlife management, and why constitutional protections are becoming increasingly important as development, public access, and anti-hunting efforts continue to reshape the American outdoors. From duck blinds and tarpon fishing to youth mentorship, hunting heritage, and the future of public participation in conservation, this conversation offers a compelling look at what is truly at stake for the next generation. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor conversations. Listen now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunt-fish-freedom-presented-by-the-international/id1803832329], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1NGBDrxtyaAXmGcdww0HC3], or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife [https://t-roosevelt.org/] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw [https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr]

Episode 52 - Breaking Hunting Stereotypes with Beauty, Confidence, and the Great Outdoors

What happens when hunting boots, lipstick, and authentic confidence collide in the same outdoor lifestyle? Women don't have to choose between loving the outdoors and embracing their femininity. Jodi Hunter proves that confidence comes from being unapologetically yourself, whether you're behind a makeup chair or packing into elk country. As the founder of Bombshell Beauty and a lifelong hunter, Jodi shares how she built a successful business while refusing to fit the traditional mold of either the beauty industry or the hunting community. The conversation explores how hunting builds resilience, confidence, and perseverance that carry into entrepreneurship, while breaking down the stereotypes that still surround women in the outdoors. Listeners will hear practical insights on introducing new hunters to the field, why mentorship matters, the importance of conservation education, and how hunting and fishing continue to shape stronger communities. Jodi also discusses bowhunting, waterfowl hunting, whitetail deer hunting, elk hunting, antelope hunting, wild game cooking, and why field-to-table living has become such an important part of her family's lifestyle. Whether you're a lifelong outdoorswoman, introducing someone to hunting for the first time, or simply looking for encouragement to embrace every part of who you are, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that authenticity belongs in deer camp just as much as it does in everyday life. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor conversations. Listen now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunt-fish-freedom-presented-by-the-international/id1803832329], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1NGBDrxtyaAXmGcdww0HC3], or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife [https://t-roosevelt.org/] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw [https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr]

Episode 51 - Florida's Right to Hunt and Fish Victory with Senator Jason Brodeur

Florida's landmark conservation victory reveals how today's decisions will shape tomorrow's hunting and fishing traditions forever. Florida became the first state in years to strengthen constitutional protections for hunting and fishing, creating a model that sportsmen across the country are now working to replicate. Senator Jason Brodeur joins Hunt Fish Freedom to explain how the effort came together, why proactive conservation policy matters, and what other states can learn from Florida's success. The conversation explores the growing importance of protecting the right to hunt and fish before outside pressures threaten long-standing outdoor traditions. You'll hear how science-based wildlife management, constitutional protections, and responsible conservation work together to benefit hunters, anglers, landowners, and wildlife alike. The discussion also examines Florida's Wildlife Corridor, one of the most ambitious land conservation initiatives in the country, and how habitat connectivity supports healthy populations of Florida panthers, black bears, and countless other species. Whether you spend your weekends deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, bass fishing, saltwater fishing, or introducing kids to the outdoors, this conversation offers valuable insight into the policies that help keep public access, wildlife conservation, and sporting traditions strong for future generations. The future of hunting and fishing depends on more than time in the field. It also depends on informed sportsmen who understand how conservation policy shapes the places and opportunities we value most. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor conversations. Listen now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunt-fish-freedom-presented-by-the-international/id1803832329], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1NGBDrxtyaAXmGcdww0HC3], or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife [https://t-roosevelt.org/] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw [https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr]

Episode 50 - From The Archives: Tyler Sharp - The Modern Huntsman

In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is joined by Tyler Sharp of The Modern Huntsman to discuss his journey into the world of hunting and conservation, the philosophy behind Modern Huntsman, and the importance of ethical storytelling in the hunting community. We dig deep into the intersection of art and conservation - with beautiful print magazines experiencing a huge resurgence in recent years, the role of community engagement, and future initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity in the outdoor heritage. Key Takeaways: * Tyler Sharp's Journey: What began with a film school in Los Angeles, Modern Huntsman was created to communicate hunting's role in conservation * Ethical Storytelling: The most crucial element in hunting journalism, the publication aims to highlight overlooked conservation efforts. * Community Engagement Is The Future: Community engagement is essential for welcoming new hunters, and wild food serves as a gateway for newcomers to hunting. Connect with Modern Huntsman Modern Huntsman Site: https://modernhuntsman.com [https://modernhuntsman.com]  Modern Huntsman’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernhuntsman/ [https://www.instagram.com/modernhuntsman/] Modern Huntsman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Modernhuntsman/ [https://www.facebook.com/Modernhuntsman/]  Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife [https://t-roosevelt.org/] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw [https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr]

Episode 49 - What's Really at Stake for Hunting and Fishing Rights Nationwide

One state's fight could shape the future of hunting, fishing, and conservation across America. Conservation doesn't stop at state lines, and neither do the challenges facing hunters, anglers, ranchers, and everyone who values America's outdoor traditions. Kenya Link takes a closer look at Oregon's controversial PEACE Act and explains why sportsmen across the country should be paying attention, regardless of where they live. Using recent conservation battles in Colorado, Florida, and Oregon as real-world examples, this conversation explores how ballot initiatives, wildlife policy, and state constitutional protections influence the future of hunting and fishing nationwide. You'll hear why proactive conservation efforts matter, how successful campaigns are replicated across state borders, and why science-based wildlife management depends on an informed and engaged sporting community. Kenya also shares practical ways every hunter and angler can make a difference, from educating friends and family to supporting conservation organizations before issues ever reach the ballot box. The discussion reinforces an important truth: protecting hunting and fishing isn't only about defending today's opportunities. It's about ensuring future generations can experience the same outdoor traditions, public access, and wildlife conservation successes that define North American hunting and fishing. Whether you're passionate about big game hunting, waterfowl hunting, fishing, trapping, or simply preserving our outdoor heritage, this conversation offers important perspective on what's truly at stake for sportsmen across the country. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor conversations. Listen now on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunt-fish-freedom-presented-by-the-international/id1803832329], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1NGBDrxtyaAXmGcdww0HC3], or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Follow David Boggs: @marcoislandsharks  Book a fishing trip with him: marcoislandsharks.com [http://marcoislandsharks.com/] Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife [https://t-roosevelt.org/] Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw [https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr]