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Join us on this episode of The Broadside Podcast as we sit down with Margen Carlson, the new Conservation Director for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Margen dives into her role in shaping conservation policies, balancing human population growth with natural habitat preservation, and the crucial task of building trust with landowners. We also explore the challenges of balancing diverse perspectives in conservation efforts, discuss a significant $47 million funding package for biodiversity protection, and unveil the updated State Wildlife Action Plan. Margen shares her career journey, her strategic vision for the agency, and her commitment to fostering partnerships, especially with young people and urban communities. Whether you're a passionate conservationist, an outdoor enthusiast, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes efforts to protect our wildlife, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Don't forget to visit Elliottoutdoors.com for all your hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear needs. Gear up for your next adventure with the best products and support a business that loves the great outdoors as much as you do. Tune in now for an enlightening and engaging conversation with Margen Carlson   Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear/   Conservation Coalition of WA https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2568186139986794/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555373932967   Kelsey Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/   WDFW https://wdfw.wa.gov      

In this episode, join us as we delve into the critical issue of hunting rights under threat in Colorado, and nationwide. Myself, Kelsey Ross, and Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, engage in a passionate discussion about the attempts by anti-hunting extremists to ban hunting in the state of Colorado. Dan shares valuable insights and actionable steps on how we, as a community, can contribute to the defense of our cherished hunting traditions and rights. We also explore ways to extend our efforts to protect hunting rights in Washington. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference and stand up for responsible wildlife management.   Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors /http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors   Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Managment https://savethehuntcolorado.com/ https://www.instagram.com/c.r.w.m/    Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/   Kelsey Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/  

I was invited to the first Washington Chapter BHA Rendezvous event. I sat down with some board members of the Washington Chapter of BHA the night before the event that I had a booth at. I wanted to highlight some of the past achievements the chapter has made while also making sure to find out what conservation projects they had coming up in the near future. I was joined by Clarence Rushing, Mandy Carlstom and Jon Dykes in this episode and I hope you all enjoy the conversation. Also make sure you like and subscribe to try and get this content out in front of more people. Thanks for the support and visit me at Elliottoutdoors.com Elliottoutdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors   BHA WASHINGTON https://www.backcountryhunters.org/get_engaged_washington https://www.backcountryhunters.org/washington_calenda https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa?igsh=MTR1b29nZThoZDA1ZQ== https://www.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonBHA/?ref=share_group_link  

Had a fun and awesome conversation with Andrew Scott Wills of Hawken horse about his career as a songwriter in Nashville, His love for the history of the mountain men and the life on the Frontier. We also get into some talk about black powder rifles and the history of them and hunting. Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Hawken Horse https://hawkenhorse.com https://www.instagram.com/hawkenhorseband/   Andrew Scott Wills https://www.instagram.com/andyscottwills/

Returning for another episode of News updates and ongoings in the state of Washingtons hunting world is the one and only Kelsey Ross. She brings a great deal of knowledge and input on lots of the hot topics surrounding the fight for hunting rights and the conservation efforts by sportsman and woman.   Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear https://www.tiktok.com/@elliott.outdoors https://twitter.com/Elliottoutdoor   Kelsey Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/   Conservation Coalition https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555373932967   Commissioner Emails: commission@dfw.wa.gov lorna.smit@wdfw.wa.gov Barbara.Baker@dfw.wa.gov Molly.Linville@dfw.wa.gov Woodrow.Myers@dfw.wa.gov John.Lehmkuhl@dfw.wa.gov James.Anderson@dfw.wa.gov Timothy.Ragen@dfw.wa.gov Steven.Parker@dfw.wa.gov

This is part 2 of the youth hunt camp my family and I attended. I am joined by another batch of awesome kids along with a few more members of the staff. Im also joined by Moosie the owner of Catch and Release Camo. The band and artists from the concert held at the camp and a special message at the end from a father of one of the kids who you heard from in part 1. Thank you all for listening and be sure to head over to my website and use code "liltitan10" for a discount on your entire cart purchase.  Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgea https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Lil Titans https://www.facebook.com/titanoutdoors/   Black River Taxidermy https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/   Cath and Release Camo https://www.catchandrelease.u https://www.instagram.com/catch_and_release_camo/   Jonathan Harris https://www.instagram.com/harriscountry/   Leah Justine https://www.instagram.com/leahjustinemusic/

I got invited to attend a non profit youth hunt camp and was asked to record a podcast there. While I wasn't sure what to expect. Everything exceeded my expectations. The company, kids, hosts, land owner and everyone involved have really created a great family environment for Kids and people of all ages to get in the woods and disconnected from the grid. I want to thank all involved and I hope I captured some of the greatness of this camp in this part 1 episode.  Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ Lil Titans https://www.titanoutdoorsliltitans.com https://www.facebook.com/titanoutdoors/ 4 aces Ranch https://fouracesranch.net

As a new style of news and updates I would like to have Kelsey Ross from the Conservation Coalition of WA join us regularly to help keep everyone up to date and informed on the issues at hand with hunting rights and legislative actions going on in the PNW. This episode we hear from Kelsey on different bills and policy in the fish and wildlife commission. There is also some information on a leaked email and the introduction of grizzlies to the north cascades. ELLIOTT OUTDOORS https://elliottoutdoors.com http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Kelsey Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/   Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555373932967

Join Casey Sainsbury and I around the fire to talk about life. If there was to be a topic of discussion in this episode I would have to say it's mostly about life choices, mental health and just overall what it's like to be human. As men we aren't perfect in our efforts and all we can hope for is to learn from out mistakes. this episode is a great example to look into how we can all grow together. Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear http://www.youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors   Casey Sainsbury  https://www.instagram.com/creek_outdoors_/

It's been over a year since we have checked in on Justin Door and his quest for harvesting a turkey in 49 states that hold huntable populations of Turkey. While this is a tale of the travels to accomplish this goal, the conversation is more than just notching Tags. We dive into a look at what great people you might run into in this country if you just turn off the news. So check it out and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.  Elliott Outdoors  https://elliottoutdoors.com https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://youtube.com/@elliott_outdoors?si=NitoV4U9cnTAqfhk Justin Door https://www.instagram.com/justindoor4/ Chasing 49 https://www.instagram.com/chasing_49/ https://www.chasing49.com/

Join host Andy Elliott in a captivating episode of The Broadside Podcast as he delves into the world of hunting, business, and conservation with special guest Ross Sharp. Ross shares his rich hunting experiences, from his early days in Washington to encounters with game wardens and the therapeutic impact of hunting on terminally ill children. Discover the heartwarming journey of Ross's side project, Crazy Elk, where he combines passion and philanthropy by creating products and donating profits to charity. The episode takes a deep dive into the positive impact of hunting and the challenges faced in advocating for hunting rights. Ross and Andy discuss a unique fundraiser for the Sportsmen's Alliance, featuring a t-shirt sale with all profits going to support legal battles against anti-hunting policies. The duo navigates through customer confusion, frustrations with commissioners, and the broader conversation on the motivations of anti-hunting organizations. Learn about the ongoing issues within Washington's Wildlife Commission and the duo's strategies for raising awareness and support for hunting causes. Ross proposes innovative ideas, such as placing ads in hunting regulations, while Andy emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness beyond Washington's borders. The episode concludes with a discussion on future plans, including Ross's commitment to expanding Crazy Elk's product line. Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on hunting, business, and conservation advocacy with Ross Sharp on The Broadside Podcast Elliott Outdoors https://elliottoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Bucked Up! Bucked up store Click here Free Sampler Click her CODE: Outdoors10   The Crazy Elk Company  https://www.instagram.com/thecrazyelkcompany/   Sportsmand Alliance https://www.instagram.com/sportsmensall/ https://sportsmensalliance.org/   Donors: Samong yang https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Phelps game calls https://www.instagram.com/phelpsgamecalls/ Black river taxidermy https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/ Harrod outdoors https://www.instagram.com/harrodoutdoors/ Scott Frick https://www.instagram.com/scottfrick/ Conservation Coalition of wa https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ Vortex https://www.instagram.com/vortexoptics/ Pnwild https://www.instagram.com/pnwild_/ David Faulkner https://www.instagram.com/niceshotd/ The western huntsman https://www.instagram.com/thewesternhuntsman/    

The Conservation Coalition of Washington has quickly became a name people are learning not only in Washington, but all around the country. This episode highlights the work done by the Coalition, along with upcoming goals and a short recap of the last Fish and Game commission meeting in Washington state. All that and more while joined by Mike Herz, Josh Caple, Dane Czarnecki, and Kelsi Ross of the Coalition. Bucked UP!  Code: Outdoors10 Bucked UP Store! Click Here Free Sampler! Click Here   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Conservation Coalition of Washington https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/   Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/   Dane Czarnecki https://www.instagram.com/danczhf/   Josh Caple https://www.instagram.com/jdcaple81   Kelsi Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/

I am joined by Kelsey Ross of the Conservation Coalition of Washignton and Brian Lynn the Washington state representative of the Sportsman's Alliance. After the latest fundraiser in here in Washington in Centralia to raise money for the legal battle that Sportmans Alliance is participating in with the Commission and States anti hunting push, I wanted to get Brian on to chat more about the organization and what they do, a recap of the event, a look into future events along with the current status of what is going on here in Washington in the legal battles. I asked Kelsey to join me because of all her efforts in this fight as well and here knowledge in this arena of politics. Thanks for listening and for more information check out the show notes below.  As a new Bucked Up ambassador I wanted to share some discount codes with my listeners.  Bucked Up Bucked Up Store 20% off Bucked Up Free Sampler   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://www.facebook.com/elliottoutdoorgear   Sportmans Alliance https://sportsmensalliance.org/protect-washington-hunting/ https://sportsmensalliance.org/membership/individual-membership/ https://sportsmensalliance.org/membership/business-memberships/   Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/   Bryan Lynn https://www.instagram.com/brianlynn76/   Kelsey Ross https://www.instagram.com/thewildermother/    

I sit down with Dj Scadlock to talk with him about  his pending Washington state record bull elk.  The conversation starts there and then covers the rollercoaster of emotions from the time I drew the tag to now his trip to Puyallup to enter it into the record book. We also cover the topic of the Titan Outdoors youth hunting camp. It's coming up again and the banquet is as well. Check out the links below for more information on the camp and how to get your little one entered for next year.   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Dj Scadlock https://www.instagram.com/djscadlock/   Titan Outdoors https://www.titanoutdoorsliltitans.com/    

 A season recap and fireside chat with my brother in law Jared Grubenhoff and his good friend and hunting partner Austin Cain of OTC Outdoor Production . We cover the 2023 season and their success that they found along with the story of Austin drawing an OIL tag in Washington state and the first hand experience that it was to hunt Mountian Goats here in the pacific north west.    Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Jared Grubenhoff https://www.instagram.com/wa_muley/   Austin Cain https://www.instagram.com/austin_otc/   OTC Outdoor Production https://www.instagram.com/otcoutdoors_/ https://www.youtube.com/@OTCOutdoors  

I am joined by Sue Tidwell the award winning author of the book Cries of the Savanna and a wildlife conservationists. After finishing the book I became very interested in learning more about the conservation efforts in Africa. Sue and I chat a bit about her experience there and the efforts to help not only save the wildlife but the way of life for the locals. We tie a lot of that into the anti hunting and image of hunting  here in the states. Thanks for listening and links will be below for ways to find the book.   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Sue Tidwell  https://www.suetidwell.com/criesofthesavanna-chapterone https://www.instagram.com/suetidwell.writer/  

After the last Commission meeting here in Washington Joel Swecker, the owner of Blackriver Taxidermy organized a pint night for those who showed up at the meeting to mingle afterwards. I joined everyone there and showed up with my equipment and invited some hunters who happen to attend the meeting to sit down with me and talk about what they thought about the meeting, and think about the current Climate here in Washington State when it pertains to Hunting.  Joining me for a chat was some local washington hunters and some members of the Conservation Coalition of Washington    Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ Shannen Meaders   Derek Savage  https://www.instagram.com/mountain.savage/ Colton Davis https://www.instagram.com/daviscoltonrose/ Brian Leets  https://www.instagram.com/leetsbrian/ Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/ Joel Swecker https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/ Scott Bastin https://www.instagram.com/bastinscott/ Lance Bloom    Will Christison https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ https://www.instagram.com/willchristison/

I get to finally sit down and have a good conversaion with the Next Generation Hunter, Will Christisom. Will wasn't really raised in a hunting family and found the lifestyle later on in life. He is a memebr of the Conservation Coalition of Washington and a conservationists. We talk about his youth and the life he grew up in and his transition into hunting and providing wild meat for friends and family.    Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   Will Christison  https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ https://www.instagram.com/willchristison/ https://www.youtube.com/@nextgenerationhunter

I am joined by Will Matsumoto, the founder and president of WORN (Washington Offroad Recovery Network). WORN is a 501c3 Non profit in Washington state specializing in the recovery of vehicles in areas that first responders or tow trucks cant get you out of. With 10,000 volunteers state wide, they have a network of people ready and willing to save the day if you find yourself having slid off the road or experiencing vehicles problems in an area off the beaten path. The number and links posted below to save in your contacts.   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/   WORN PHONE # +1 888-840-9676 https://www.facebook.com/WORNPNW https://www.instagram.com/wornpnw/    

Jake and I sat down to talk about the lifestyle, gear, diet, supplements, and equipment that can help propel you to a better you. Jake is a strength coach with the Seattle Kraken profesiional hockey team as well as a strength coach for sportsman and woman. Jake is a hunter and angler and has some great tips and strategies to help improve your health and fitness in the woods.    Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ Jake Jensen https://www.jakejensenstrength.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jake_jensen1/ https://www.instagram.com/sportsman_sc/  

On this episode a group of us were thrilled to be joined by Bart George. Bart is the Wildlife Program manager for the Kalispel tribe, a licensed guide and hound hunter in Idaho. He also has been part of a very interesting research project in North East Washington. We dive into what that research is and also try to get as much great information out of Bart as we can. He has alot to offer. I really enjoyed this chat and look forward to more time chatting with Bart. Elliott Outdoor https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/ Bart George https://www.instagram.com/bart.george.3/ Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/ Jeff Holbrook https://www.instagram.com/koorbloh/ https://www.instagram.com/veryserioushunting/ Charlse Whitwam https://www.instagram.com/howl_org/ https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Will Christison https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ https://www.youtube.com/@nextgenerationhunter Joel Swecker https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/ Marie Neumiller https://www.instagram.com/themuddydoe/

I drove over the cascades to Black River Taxidermy to meet with Joel and discuss all things taxidermy related,  from tips and tricks for guys in the field and the tools to help preserve your trophy, to understanding the laws pertaining to CWD and Washington State. We hear about a close encounter with a grizzly bear and great advice when planning on taking an animal in for taxidermy work.  Elliott Outdoors https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ Black River Taxidermy  http://www.blackrivertaxidermy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/

On this episode i am joined by Marie Neumiller of the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, Mike Herz a sitting board member of the American Bear Foundation Washington Chapter, Jake Collier of One Outdoors. All, including myself members of the new Conservation Coalition of Washington. We got the opportunity to sit down and ask some questions to former WDFW Commissioner Kim Thorburn. She has been a strong advocate for hunting and its use in conservation and was one of few who stood strong to support the science and recommedation of the Washington spring bear hunt.  Elliott Outdoors https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/     Marie Nuemiller https://www.instagram.com/themuddydoe/   Inland Northwest Wildlife Council https://www.inwc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/inlandnwwildlifecouncil/   Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/   American Bear Foundation https://www.americanbearfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/wa_chapter_abf/ https://www.instagram.com/americanbearfoundation/   Jake Collier https://www.instagram.com/jakemcollier/   One Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/one_outdoors/ https://www.oneoutdoors.org/   Conservation Coalition of Washington https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/    

I am joined by Justin of Backcoutnry hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Initiative, and Garrett who volunteers with Rally Point Outdoors. We chat a little bit about their respective organizations and the impact that they have on the veterans they are helping and the mental health benifits they see in hunting and the outdoors when it comes to this countries veterans.   Backcountry Hunters and Angler   https://www.backcountryhunters.org/armed_forces https://www.instagram.com/bha_washington_afi/   Rally Point Outdoors https://www.rallypointoutdoors.com https://www.instagram.com/ralllypoint_outdoors_wa/  

RANT, NEWS, EVENTS, UPDATES, AND COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS New episode of some stuff to look forward to and items to keep in the back of your mind. I cover some Local and national news along with events coming up by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Bear Country Outdoors and the Conservation Coalition of Washington.   Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/ Backcoutnry Hunters and Anglers https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa/ Bear Country Outdoors https://bearcountryoutdoors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bearcountryoutdoors/

My guest today is a cool story of a 1st generation adult onset hunter. Hannah Scott talks about her experience with what its like to dive right into the world of hunting and fishing and venturing into the backcountry. Check out Hanna on and watch along as she learns and leans into hunting as a way of life on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gonewithhannah/

We are joined by WDFW director Kelly Susewind for a conversation covering some topics of concern and questions gathered from polling a group of sportsman and woman. Mike Herz of the American Bear Foundation, Mandy Carlstrom from the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Angler and Gary Strassburg of the Conservation Coalition of Washingotn joined me to have a great converstation with the Director and we gathered some great information on steps forward for hunters and outdoorsmen and woman. Elliott Outdoors https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/ https://youtube.com/@elliottoutdoorgear Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/ Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/ Mandy Carlstrom https://www.instagram.com/mandy_carlstrom/ Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife https://wdfw.wa.gov/ American Bear Foundation  https://www.americanbearfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/americanbearfoundation/ https://www.instagram.com/wa_chapter_abf/ Backcountry Hunters and Anglers https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa/ https://www.instagram.com/bha_washington_afi/ Conservation Coalition of Washington  https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/  

What does conservation mean to you? On this episode a panel of sportsman and woman sat down and had another fireside chat with a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission member to ask just that question. This time it was WDFW Commission Chair Barbara Baker. The lineup of Sportsman and Woman consisted of Charles Whitwam, The founder and president of @howlforwildlife , Dane Czarnecki, Will Christian the  @nextgenerationhunter  , Gary Strassburg, Marie Neumiller of Inland Northwest Wildlife Council @inlandnw916  and Ryan Garrett of Blue Ridge Rifles who was able to facilitate the meeting with Chair Baker.   Elliott Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://youtube.com/@elliottoutdoorgear https://elliott-outdoors.myshopify.com/   Ryan Garrett https://www.instagram.com/blueridgerifle/ https://www.instagram.com/hunterfarmerartisan/   Charles and Howl For Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ https://www.instagram.com/howl_org/   Dane Czarnecki https://www.instagram.com/dancz05/   Will Christison https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ https://www.youtube.com/@nextgenerationhunter   Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/   Marie Neumiller https://www.instagram.com/themuddydoe https://www.inwc.org/  

A group of outdoorsman consisitng of your return favorites like Dane and Mike along with Ryan Garrett, Gary Strasburg Will Cristison Anthiny Smith Joel Swecker and some others join in along the way like Doug Boze, Washington state department of fish and wildlife commissioner Tim Regan. In an effort to gain more transparency a group of Washington resident outdoorsman and woman are reaching out to the WDFW commission members. So in the second meeting with one we speek with Tim Regan about his thoughts on the bear hunting debacle in washington, the apparent attack on hunting and the new Game Manegment Policy that has been introduced. intro song https://open.spotify.com/track/1S30TApdfjNaIp6WTEQRcY?si=0a9472015f314533  Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/ Will Christison  @nextgenerationhunter   https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ Dance Czarnecki https://www.instagram.com/dancz05/  Joe Swecker https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/ Gary Strassburg https://www.instagram.com/garystrassburg/ Ryan Garrett https://www.instagram.com/hunterfarmerartisan/  Anthony Smith  https://www.instagram.com/antskillet/ Doug Boze https://www.instagram.com/bozeandbears/

A group of sportman from Washington State consisting of Josh Caple, James Forslund of Bear Country Outrdoors, Joel Swecker of Black River Taxidermy Will Christison Mike Herz of the American Bear Foundation Washington Chapter, Dane Czarneki,  are joined by CommissionerJohn Lehmkuhl for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for a discuission to clear up a lot of questions and concerns that alot of hunters and anglers in the state of Washington Have with the current climate with the current commision. John agreed to give some of his time to better help create more transparency and discussion between commissioners and the people of the state. This was, I believe a productive conversation and a very civil one while still hashing out some differences. For those who are interested in any studies or topics discussed there are links below as reference. intro music https://open.spotify.com/track/1S30TApdfjNaIp6WTEQRcY?si=t5ww1hFcSDe1k-kW2dOiBw  James Forslund https://www.instagram.com/jamesforslund/ https://www.instagram.com/bearcountryoutdoors/ https://youtube.com/@bearcountryoutdoors Mike Herz https://www.instagram.com/herzmike/ https://www.instagram.com/wa_chapter_abf/ Joel Swecker https://www.instagram.com/blackrivertaxidermy/ https://youtube.com/@blackrivertaxidermyjoelswe9898 Will Christison https://www.instagram.com/nextgenerationhunter/ https://youtube.com/@nextgenerationhunter Dance Czarneki  https://www.instagram.com/dancz05/ Josh Caple https://www.instagram.com/jdcaple81/   Reference Links https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/North-American-model-of-Wildlife-Conservation.pdf https://wdfw.wa.gov/media/13553 https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/20230127-wdfw-ungulate-monitoringblue-sheetppt.pdf https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings/2023/26-28jan2023-agenda  

lINTRO SONG IS "BRONCO" By Cody Beebe On this episode of The Bulletin we cover some stories to do with the wolf population wants in Colorado. The WDFW commissioner who has broken state law by being on the commission, The clown show in the whitehouse and their attempt at making hunting and fishing harder, along with some other good stories. Tune in and let me know what you think. CLINK LINKS BELOW FOR FULL STORIES ON WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Intro Song Eliott Outdoors YouTube Channel https://www.instagram.com/elliott__outdoors/ https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/petition-delist-great-lakes-wolves/ https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/victory-judge-declares-washington-game-commissioner-violated-law/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-takes-aim-hunters-latest-regulation-preventing-americans-from-huntin https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/wdfw-restricts-campfires-target-shooting-and-other-activities-eastern-washington-wildlife-and-water https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/fish-and-wildlife-commission-discuss-bats-bears-and-land-transaction-july-14 https://www.backcountryhunters.org/spokane_river_clean_up https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhunters_wa/

I am joined by Charles Whitwam the founder of Howl For Wildlife, a young enthusiastic hunter Dane Czarnecki, along with Mike Herz a board Member of the new Washington chapter of the American Bear Foundation. I was also joined by the Author of multiple books inluding "The Ultimate Guide To Black Bear Hunting" and his most recent book "Calling' Cougars abnd Cagin' Cats", Douglas Boze, Doug is also the President of the newly found chapter in washington state of The American Bear Foundation.    Our conversation is important and covers lots to do with the WDFW (washington department of fish and wildlife) commission and the meeting recently held along with policy changes they are trying to implement that wouls affect all outdoorsmen and woman. Elliott Outdoors Instagram Howl For Wildlife Website Howl For Wildlife Instagram American Bear Foundation Website American Bear Foundation Washington Chapter Instagram Doug Boze Instagram Mike Hertz Instagram Dane Czarnecki Instagram

A new series of The Broadside Podcast where I try to bring you short weekly episodes with news stories and current events happening in the hunting and outdoor world in the Pacific Northwest. howlforwildlife.org https://nwsportsmanmag.com https://www.backcountryhunters.org  

I sit down with Dane Czarnecki, Gary Strassburg, Jake Collier, and Brian Leets. We discus the efforts and work these guys are putting in at commission meetings here in Washington state with the department of fish and wildlife. We chat a bit about how to get involved, a playbook for people who want their voice heard at meetings and what is upcoming in their efforts. we also get to talk with Jake about what his company One Outdoors is and how to reach them about the awesome opportunities they offer.

On this episode of The Broadside Podcast I am joined by an old friend of mine by the name of James Forslund. James is a co-owner of Bear Country Outdoors and an avid bear hunter and outdoorsman. We  talk about how James and the other members of Bear Country are putting up the good fight to keep our rights as hunter prevelent in the state of washington and also about how Bear Country Outdoors got started and how they continue to make great content to help with all hunters in tasks such as processing game and utilizing harvested bear. They are really trying to make bear hunting become more of a household tradition in showing that its not just a "rug on the wall" but great resources for your family. 

On this episode of The Broadside Podcast I get to chat on the phone with Semi Bird. Semi is running for Governor in Washington State in 2024. We had a great talk about the platform Semi is running on and issues at hand in Washington like the economy, tax relief, education, law and order, as well as what Semi thinks our rights as outdoorsman and woman should look like in the future. Please Visit Birdforgovernor.com for more information on Semi and Share this episode far and wide and lets make Semi a household name in Washington State.

I met with Cindy at the Central Washington Sportsman show at the Yakima Valley Sundome to chat with her and her husband Joe about he organization they run called Youth Outdoors Unlimited. It is a Washington Based Non Profit that provides hunting and fishing trips to terminally ill or physically disabled children. Cindy explains how they are able to do this with their adaptive equipment and resources.

I was joined by Chris and D.J. to discuss the "Lil Titans Hunt For Our Future" hunt camp put on by Titan Outdoors. This is a 4 day youth hunt camp for kids ages 9-15 to go experience a successful hunt and everything involved in that from the stalk to the grinder. They explain the ins and outs of the camp and how to get involved and also how to enter to be one of the lucky kids chosen to go on the hunt. Thank you for joining us and share this one with a friend or family member with a young kid looking to start the journey to become a hunter. 

Henry Pond, one of the guides working with Big Horn Outfitters out of Salmon Idaho stopped by and we chated about how their operation works there in Idaho. Henry explains how they run their outfitters and gives advice on where to go to look them up to hire them fore their services. We cover the game packages they offer along with high mountain fishing trips. 

Got to chat with Mike Herz on the phone about some hot button issues in the world of hunting rights. We dive into some of our travel plans and hunting trips planned for the 2023 season for some lighter hearted conversation but we also hit the hard hitting stuff like the state of the WDFW commission and the attack on hunting from some of the members. Mike shares some important information on where and how to get involved and get your voice heard to help maintain our hunting rights in Washington state. 

I get to sit down with Justin Door and talk about some turkey hunting. Justin has completed a Washington Slam, harvesting all species of huntable turkeys in the state, along with two single season Royal Slams, harvesting of all 5 subspecies of turkeys in the US and Mexico and is currently working on the super slam which is 49 turkeys in 49 states with a huntable population of turkeys

I sit down with Caleb Gamache to discuss an important topic of veterans and hunting opportunities. We get into a hunt he recently went on in Oregon with the help of the organization Outdoors For Our Heroes. We also get into the mud of what the current climate of hunting is and the state of our way of life.