Boone and Crockett's Heritage Of The Hunt Podcast
Boone and Crockett's Heritage Of The Hunt Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Boone and Crockett Club's Heritage Of The Hunt Podcast, introducing listeners to the legacy, mission, and vision of one of America’s most influential conservation organizations. Founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt, the Boone and Crockett Club has led the charge in shaping modern wildlife conservation, promoting ethical hunting, and protecting wild places for future generations.
Whether you're a lifelong hunter, conservationist, or someone new to the field, this series aims to connect you with the people, policies, and stories shaping the future of North American wildlife.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as wildlife conservation history, ethical hunting practices, family bonding through hunting, and the importance of selective hunting in wildlife management. Episodes delve into specific topics like the Club's challenge to balance trophy hunting with sustainable practices and personal narratives, highlighted in episodes like 'Selective Pursuits: Hunting, Film, and Conservation' featuring filmmaker Jason Matzinger.
Welcome to Boone and Crockett Club’s Heritage Of The Hunt Podcast, introducing listeners to the legacy, mission, and vision of one of America’s most influential conservation organizations. Founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt, the Boone and Crockett Club has led the charge in shaping modern wildlife conservation, promoting ethical hunting, and protecting wild places for future generations.
Whether you’re a lifelong hunter, conservationist, or someone new to the field, this series aims to connect you with the people, policies, and stories shaping the future of North American wildlife.
Discover how poaching undermines hunting, fishing, and conservation—and what we can do to stop it.
Poaching isn’t just a crime—it’s one of the most pressing threats to wildlife conservation in America. In this episode, we unpack the Boone and Crockett Club’s groundbreaking Poach and Pay Report with Dr. Jon Gassett, Southeast Field Representative for the Wildlife Management Institute and Dr. Kristie Blevins, Professor of Criminal Justice at Eastern Kentucky University, which reveals alarming data about illegal hunting and fishing, the hidden costs to conservation, and why detection rates are as low as 4%.
We explore how poaching impacts hunters, anglers, and the outdoor community, while breaking down the economic toll that costs wildlife agencies billions. This conversation highlights why it’s crucial to distinguish between ethical hunters and poachers, and how education, awareness, and community engagement can create a lasting cultural stigma against poaching.
From trophy poaching to opportunistic violations, we discuss the motivations behind these crimes, why prosecutors need better tools to pursue them, and how legislative change could strengthen wildlife protection. Whether you’re a hunter, angler, or conservationist, this episode sheds light on why defending our outdoor heritage depends on combating poaching.
Key Takeaways
- Poaching threatens wildlife, hunting, fishing, and conservation across the United States.
- Detection rates for poaching remain alarmingly low—just 4%.
- Hunters and anglers must help build awareness and report wildlife crimes.
- The economic impact of poaching costs conservation agencies billions annually.
- Public education and stronger prosecution are essential to deter poaching.
- Creating a cultural stigma against poaching protects future hunting and fishing opportunities.
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