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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]

Episode 48 - Colorado Hunting Rights Explained: Myths, Facts, and Conservation

The future of hunting and fishing hinges on truths most outdoorsmen never hear. Colorado sits at the center of one of the most important hunting and fishing conversations happening in America today. In this conversation, Kenya Link and Travis Thompson break down the biggest myths surrounding Colorado's proposed constitutional right to hunt and fish amendment. From concerns about trespassing and wildlife management to questions about traditional hunting methods and conservation policy, they separate fact from fiction and explain what the amendment actually does. Listeners will learn why hunting and fishing remain the preferred tools for science-based wildlife management, how constitutional protections strengthen conservation efforts, and why hunters and anglers play a critical role in protecting wild places for future generations. The discussion also explores how state wildlife agencies maintain authority over hunting regulations, seasons, licenses, and public safety while preserving outdoor traditions. Beyond policy, this conversation dives into the deeper connection between sportsmen and the landscape. Whether it's elk hunting in the Rockies, fly fishing mountain streams, waterfowl hunting on migration routes, or passing down outdoor traditions to the next generation, the episode highlights why hunting and fishing remain essential parts of America's conservation success story. If you've heard arguments for or against constitutional hunting rights but never dug into the details, this episode provides the context, history, and practical understanding needed to join the conversation. 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]

Episode 47 - Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Fight Explained

The future of hunting and fishing may depend on what happens next in Colorado. Colorado has long been considered one of the crown jewels of North American hunting and fishing. From world-class elk hunting and mule deer opportunities to trout fishing on iconic western waters, the state's outdoor heritage helps define the sporting culture of the American West. That heritage is now at the center of a major conservation battle. Leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt join Colorado wildlife advocate Dan Gates to discuss the growing effort to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Colorado. The conversation explores why sportsmen are working to make Colorado the 25th state to adopt these protections and what it could mean for the future of wildlife management nationwide. Listeners will hear how recent ballot fights, including Colorado's mountain lion and bobcat hunting battle, exposed increasing pressure from animal rights groups seeking to restrict hunting, fishing, trapping, and predator management. The discussion also examines the broader threats emerging across the West, including Oregon's controversial initiative that could criminalize hunting, fishing, ranching, and other traditional outdoor activities. This conversation goes beyond politics. It dives into science-based wildlife management, conservation funding, public lands, hunting heritage, and why sportsmen believe proactive action is critical to protecting hunting and fishing opportunities for future generations. Whether you're a hunter, angler, trapper, conservationist, or simply someone who values America's outdoor traditions, this is a conversation that highlights what's at stake and why Colorado has become a national battleground for the future of hunting and fishing. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing 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 46 - How One Angler Defended Fishing Rights in Florida

One fisherman’s fight protected access, traditions, and future generations of anglers. For many anglers, fishing is more than a pastime. It's how memories are made, traditions are passed down, and families stay connected across generations. When a proposed shark fishing ban surfaced in Marco Island, Florida, local angler David Boggs found himself at the center of a battle that reached far beyond one beach or one fishery. What began as a father teaching his son to fish turned into a grassroots effort to defend public access, fishing rights, and the future of recreational angling. David shares how local activists and elected officials attempted to restrict shark fishing, why Florida's constitutional right to hunt and fish became a critical factor in the fight, and what happened when everyday citizens decided to get involved. The conversation explores the role of public testimony, local government, conservation, and the responsibility hunters and anglers have to protect the traditions they hope to pass on to future generations. Listeners will hear how a small group of advocates helped stop a proposed ordinance, sparked policy reversals in other Florida communities, and demonstrated why civic engagement matters for anyone who values hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're passionate about shark fishing, public access, conservation, or protecting hunting and fishing opportunities for future generations, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that individual voices still matter. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing 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]