We Will Not Be Tamed

Since turkey is on our minds this holiday week, we figured it was a good time to check in with some experts on the state of turkey in Texas. Listen... The post Episode 90: Talking Turkey appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

We Will Not Be Tamed ambassadors Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz have been friends for several years. Their friendship has deepened as Josh has taken Edgar under his wing and... The post Episode 89: Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

From navigating sometimes controversial white-tailed deer management issues to determining how best to help coastal fisheries resources recover from the February freeze, it's all in a day's work for TPWD... The post Episode 88: Carter Smith appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Josh Crumpton is a 7th generation Texan who owns and operates Spoke Hollow Outfitters and is the primary steward of Spoke Hollow Ranch in Wimberley. Josh is an avid angler... The post Episode 87: Meet Josh Crumpton appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

For nearly a quarter-century, the Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has brought together avid anglers, curious school children, dedicated conservation professionals, and many generous... The post Episode 86: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation Outreach appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador Amber Haynes has been hunting her entire life. Her dad started taking her out into the field with him when she was a toddler,... The post Episode 84: Amber Haynes Podcast appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Texas State Parks are as varied as the terrain of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for taking care of our 89 state parks for all to enjoy.... The post Episode 83: Rodney Franklin appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

The Buffalo Soldiers have a proud tradition that dates back to the Civil War. But for more than a century, not much was known about the heroic Black soldiers who... The post Episode 82: Luis Padilla and the Buffalo Soldiers appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Spending time outdoors with his daughter is second nature for We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko. As his daughter Ursula has grown, so has her passion for outdoor... The post Episode 81: Camping at Powderhorn Ranch with Dan Oko appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Spending time outdoors is Edgar Diaz's creative muse. His company Sigh Line Provisions has a worldwide following, and his outdoor-inspired bracelets can be found in more than 95 retail outlets... The post Episode 80: Meet Edgar Diaz appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Recently we sat down with TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith, Joseph Fitzsimons, Andy Sansom and Justin Dreibelbis to talk about 25th Anniversary of the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, which... The post Episode 78: Lone Star Land Stewards 25th Anniversary appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

We’ve published quite a few podcasts recently featuring Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization. The idea for Stewards came from two Dallas outdoorsmen who knocked around an idea... The post Episode 77: Josh McKee & Mac MacFarlan appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Erika Thompson is the founder and owner of Texas Beeworks, and she’s also a Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador. She is a passionate advocate... The post Episode 76: Meet Erika Thompson appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Freelance writer and We Will Not be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko has visited state parks all over the state and has written about them for many different publications. Recently, Dan... The post Episode 75: Meet Dan Oko appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all Texans to enjoy outdoor experiences. Connecting with organizations that reach diverse audiences is one way TPWF’s Stewards of... The post Episode 74: Ola Gbolahan, David Butler, Roshanne Carroll & Alphonso Graham appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation partners with like-minded organizations all over the state. These partnerships help enhance TPWF projects, programs and activities, including the mentored hunts being coordinated by the... The post Episode 73: Susan Houston, Bart Ballard, Curtis Anderson & David Brimager appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Heading to the field for your first hunt can be a daunting prospect. That’s why Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization has set up a series of mentored... The post Episode 72: Alphonso Graham, Tanner Kneese & Matt Hughes appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

From dealing with the continuing effects of a global pandemic to preparing for an upcoming Legislative Session including a Sunset Review. TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith has a lot on... The post Episode 71: Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

When it opens in a few years, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first new state park in North Texas in nearly 20 years. Texas Parks and Wildlife... The post Episode 70: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

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Visitors to Goose Island State Park in Rockport will notice a few more visitor amenities, thanks to the generosity of Phillips 66. Goose Island State Park staff recently installed customer... The post Episode 68: Jill Sweeney, T.J. Hinojosa & Susan Houston appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Quail season will be underway in a few weeks, and hunters will take to the field, bird dogs in tow, in search of that elusive covey. Because quail numbers are... The post Episode 67: John McLaughlin & Kelly Thompson appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador John Dunaway guest hosts this month’s podcast from a dove hunt that has become a cherished tradition for his family and friends. The annua... The post Episode 66: South Texas Dove Hunt- John Dunaway, Kansas Sartin and Kyle Cokinos appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

More than 300,000 Texas dove hunters head to the field each year in pursuit of the popular game species. Purchasing an annual public hunting permit from Texas Parks and Wildlife... The post Episode 65: Public Land Dove Hunting-Devin Erxleben, Colton Nolen & Kaitlyn Lowes appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s young professionals organization Stewards of the Wild is gaining traction all over the state. The organization got started with a chapter in Dallas in 2015,... The post Episode 64: Cole Harrison, Frankie Cimino & Bowie Holland appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Gear Up for Game Wardens is the brainchild of two Texans who love the outdoors and appreciate what Texas Game Wardens do every day. Randy Risher and Vence Petrenella came... The post Episode 62: Randy Risher & Vence Petrenella appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Like everyone else, the Stewards of the Wild have had to pivot during these times of COVID. While crowded events for TPWF’s young professionals organization are off the calendar for... The post Episode 63: Josh Crumpton, Tallon Martin, Allie Biedenharn appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Gear Up for Game Wardens is the brainchild of two Texans who love the outdoors and appreciate what Texas Game Wardens do every day. Randy Risher and Vence Petrenella came... The post Episode 62: Randy Risher and Vence Petrenella appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Dale Blasingame is one of only a handful of people who has visited every single state park in Texas. What’s even more remarkable is he accomplished the feat in just... The post Episode 61: Dale Blasingame & Ky Harkey appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Captain Christy Vales leads the Texas Game Warden K-9 Team and has been a part of the unit since it was formed back in 2013. So has her faithful K-9... The post Episode 60: Captain Christy Vales and Ruger appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Texas State Parks staff is getting used to the “new normal.” As COVID-19 restrictions have eased, guidelines for visiting the parks have changed to facilitate the safety of both visitors... The post Episode 59: The State of Texas Parks appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

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We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador Tony Smith has built a business around his passion. The founder of Jarvis Boards in Austin gave up a successful professional career in finance... The post Episode 57: Tony Smith appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

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The post Episode 52: Tito’s Lisa Huddleston, Rebuild Texas Fund’s Neeraj Aggarwal & TPWF Executive Director Susan Houston appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

The post Episode 51: Prop 5 and the State of Texas Parks with TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

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