Podcasts about Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Keri Smith, chairman, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Logan Chapter -- Utah Avalanche Center warns avalanche danger still high in N. Utah

Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman, Will Primos, recently announced a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the 'Truth About Conservation.' During the NWTF's Convention and Sport Show, Paul Campbell sat down with Primos to talk about his 'first hunting love,' the roots of the Truth Series, the upcoming auction of the Purdey hammer shotguns and more. Learn more about the Truth About Conservation.

It's Day 5 of the 2025 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show.  The crew is ready for hump-day!!  Still healthy, and kind of fresh...listen in as we hear from Iron Will Outfitters, Flated, Prairie Legends Outfitters, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  More days, more content, still to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com/ 

Hunting is conservation. That phrase was popularized by David Allen while he was the CEO at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. David is a marketing genius. That phrase went viral and hunters continue to use it at every opportunity. There is a lot of truth to those words. For about the last 100 years hunters have been the primary source of conservation funding. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is an enterprise agency. The roughly $50 million dollars per year they operate with is not provided by tax dollars or other general fund appropriations. Instead, their budget is a result of dollars spent on hunting and fishing licenses and federally matched dollars generated by an excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and some other fishing and hunting gear. This model has worked historically, but it's not sustainable into the future. Conservation funding must be broadened. The Public Trust Doctrine makes clear that wildlife exists in trust and shall be managed for the benefit of all the residents of the state. Because wildlife belongs equally to all the residents, all the residents should contribute to the financial investment needed to effectively manage that wildlife. Through a variety of strategies, New Mexico's conservation funding is both increasing and becoming more diverse. It's more critical than ever that hunters welcome to the table those co-owners of our wildlife who choose not to hunt. This is happening in a huge way in New Mexico. In this episode, Jesse Deubel facilitates a conversation with members of the New Mexico Conservation Coalition to discuss how they are working together to reform the NM State Game Commission, and support our state wildlife agency by ensuring they have the tools, authority and funding necessary to carry out their mission. By working together we can sustain our hunting and fishing traditions. Enjoy the listen!    For more info: NMWF Website

Matt talks with Chris about ridiculous stuff going on at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation amongst other topics.  Chris asked to remain anonymous due to potential repercussions from nonprofits he's involved with. 

Randy discusses conservation easements with Jennifer Doherty of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Kendall Van Dyk of Montana Land Reliance, both who have extensive careers helping private landowners conserve their landscapes with conservation easements (CE). Topics covered include CEs, CEs as one of many tools working landowners need, willing-seller/donor exercising one of their property rights, when a CE is the best tool, a CE isn't always the solution, tax issues involving CEs, myths around CEs, the role CEs play to conserve lands on vast and expensive landscape, and many other topics about keeping working lands in working hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Wild & Uncut Podcast, Kristy Titus is in Las Vegas at RMEF's Hunter & Outdoor Christmas in conjunction with the National Finals Rodeo with The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's CRO, Steve Decker.  Steve has been an integral part of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation since its inception in 1984 and has since followed in the footsteps of his father, Charlie Decker, one of RMEF's co-founders. The organization began with modest roots, driven by a passionate community of hardworking individuals dedicated to conservation. What began as a small, grassroots effort would ultimately grow into a movement that would revolutionize the conservation landscape as we know it today. Thanks to the support of over 200,000 members and nearly 500 chapters nationwide, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation continues to thrive and expand. This growth is a true testament to the dedication of its volunteers, supporters, and members who remain deeply committed to the organization's mission. To date, RMEF has conserved or enhanced over 9 million acres, and the best is yet to come for the organization and its dedicated members. Join us for this episode as they reflect on the remarkable history of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and explore the exciting future ahead. We'll highlight the organization's mission—focused on conservation and habitat enhancement—and the efficient, impactful ways it continues to make a difference. The Wild & Uncut Podcast is brought to you by Ruger, Marlin, Safari Club International, OnX Hunt and Wilderness Athlete. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to make sure you catch every bit of Wild & Uncut! 

Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Will Primos near his home in Mississippi following a gathering to shoot Primos' collection of custom-made Purdey shotguns. Primos collection, which includes .410, 28, 20, 16, and 12 gauges, will be auctioned in December 2025 with proceeds shared by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Congressional Sportsman's Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and National Wild Turkey Foundation. Episode Highlights: • Primos talks about how his game call business and his popular television show, “Primos TRUTH About Hunting,” both got started. • Primos also talks about his love of wingshooting, particularly his fondness for Mearns' quail hunting in Arizona. • The donation of Primos' Purdey shotguns is being organized by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and will be auctioned through Rock Island Auction Company in December 2025. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

In this episode (#136) of the Elk Talk Podcast Corey and Randy are talking about plans for 2025, some stories of Corey's Idaho rifle hunting, some tidbits on Randy's trip to help with a Nevada elk hunt, and a lot of talk about habitat, conservation, and examples of states that have put more elk on the landscape with the benefit of volunteers, advocates, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Also a few sidebars about Randy turning 60 and the benefits/detriments of an aging elk hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Josh McDonald comes in to discuss, hunting season, and habitat improvements with TJ on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Rokcast world! it's a good day when we can defeat one of the biggest threats mounted against the North American Wildlife Conservation model in decades. Colorado Voters recently defeated Colorado Proposition 127 which would have taken management of Colorado's mountain lions, bobcats--and potentially all huntable species--out of the hands of wildlife biologists. It was a big win for hunters. The defeat of Colorado Proposition 127 was led in part by Dan Gates of the CRWM here, among others. Dan was a frequent guest on the Rokcast here Podcast Archives - Rokslide during the last year, helping hunters understand what was at stake if Proposition 127 would've passed. Today we host Dan again to tell us how we won, and what the future holds if we want to ensure sound wildlife management continues in the USA. Besides a big thanks to some of the industry names that came together like HOWL, Steve Rinella/Meateater Randy Newburg, GoHunt, Cam Hanes, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Derek Wolf, Jason Matzinger, the Mule Deer Foundation and many others, we want to thank some of the Rokslide members who helped out too. From money donated, to time spent, to talking to non-hunters, here are just a few (there were many more) of the Rokslide members who helped defeat Colorado Proposition 127: Corbland Bluumoon gburk Ucsdryder wyogoat LFC911 Nicaburns sndmn11 BTLowry Poser sodaksooner h2so4 Turkeygetpwnd38 ElDiablito Thanks to these and all these Rokslide members who helped defeat this major threat to scientifically based wildlife management. You can view just a few of the many threads created by members on the Rokslide forum here Please continue to support C.R.W.M. here as there are already more battles to win. Travis Hobbs wraps up this episode with a preview to an upcoming episode he's working on about managing for better bucks without continuing to just decrease licenses.

In this episode Brian Barney sits down with Brandon Nelson. Brandon is an avid hunter and works for RMEF. The guys chat about some hunting tactics and some of the opportunities out West. They dive into RMEF and what they are doing for hunters. They talk about how hunting politics work and how they are able to get a seat at the table. It makes for a great conversation and episode this week on EE. Black Ovis - www.blackovis.com Camo Fire - www.camofire.com Eberlestock - www.eberlestock.com Kryptek - www.kryptek.com Mathews - www.mathews.com Savage - www.savagearms.com Sig Sauer - www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics.html Silencer Central - www.silencercentral.com Zamberlan - www.zamberlan.com

Vote NO on Colorado Proposition 127 Our state's wildlife deserves management rooted in science, responsibility, and proven practices—not radical, one-size-fits-all approaches. Proposition 127 threatens to undermine years of dedicated conservation efforts by disregarding the needs of Colorado's diverse ecosystems. Effective wildlife management requires a balanced, adaptive approach that considers the unique environmental and ecological needs of each species, rather than imposing sweeping, inflexible policies. This proposition could lead to unintended consequences, risking harm to habitats and disrupting the delicate balance that local experts have worked hard to maintain. For the sake of Colorado's wildlife, let's support smart, science-based conservation efforts, not extreme measures. Vote NO on Proposition 127.Luke Wiedel -Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management Ep. IIILuke Wiedel is a member of the Issue Committee opposing Proposition 127, Colorado's Wildlife Deserve Better (CWDB). He is the Lead Policy Volunteer in Colorado for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and is a Board Member of Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM). Wiedel grew up hunting and fishing in Colorado, with his Dad and his five younger brothers. He splits his time between Colorado and Southeast Alaska where he has operated a fishing guide business for the past 23 years, with his wife and five young children. Luke's commitment to preserving the beauty and diversity of Colorado's wildlife makes him a respected figure within the outdoor community. Please support wildlife responsibly at: www.savethehuntcolorado.com. Luke Wiedel joins Bobby Marshall in Studio to discuss, Conservation, Wildlife, Biology, Politics, Advocacy, Hunting, Trudistion, Outdoor life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.Show Linkswww.SaveTheHuntColorado.comwww.wildlifedeservebetter.comwww.HowlForWildlife.orgwww.CPW.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/PopulationManagementPlans.aspxColorado Parks & Wildlife BobCat ResearchColorado Parks & Wildlife 2024 Mountain Lion Management UpdateSponsor Links:www.JockoFuel.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all Jocko Fuel products! Use Code TMS10 to save. www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products! www.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products! Other Affiliates Links

This week on the Tricer Podcast, Drew talks with Brandon Nelson, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation @rmef regional director for California. Drew and Brandon talk about all things elk in CA. They discuss the variety of elk species from Tule to Roosevelts, to Rocky Mountains, California has them all but they aren't the easiest tags to obtain. If you're interested in hunting California this is a great podcast. These guys talk about more than just elk.ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATIONInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rmef_official/Website - https://www.rmef.orgTRICER USAWebsite – https://tricerusa.com/Instagram - @tricerusaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tricerusa/YouTube - @tricer

In this Episode (#134) Randy sits down with Kyle Weaver, President and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. In addition to a call to action on Colorado's I-127 ballot initiative, topics are many, covering how RMEF does it's work, priorities for RMEF, hunting advocacy, how land gets conserved, efficiency with each dollar, volunteerism, reputation as capital, and many other discussions explaining how RMEF has accomplished so much in just 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode continuing coverage of our legislative priorities in Congress, Fred Bird is joined on Capitol Hill by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Wild Sheep Foundation's Corey Mason, and Ryan Bronson of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to discuss The Wildlife Movements Through Partnerships Act. Fred and the guests discuss the benefits of the bill to wildlife migration for big and small game populations, how the bill seeks to improve habitat and the partnerships between landowners and stakeholders, and just what benefits wildlife will receive from the passage of the Act.  Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter

What are the projects that make better elk habitat? KJ sits down with Mark Holyoak of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and discusses elk, wolves, and projects. Watch as the two dive into the wolf problem and how we, as hunters, help further our hunting heritage. Learn more: https://rmef.org/This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by EOTECH, Rossi USA, Ruger, Timney Triggers, Silencer Central and Vortex Optics.For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Hunt 09.28.24

Todd Corsetti is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Idaho's Congressional District 2. He lives in Pocatello, Idaho, with his wife, Amber. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked in the semiconductor industry for 30 years. During his career, he worked in both Utah and Idaho, and completed two work assignments; one for 7-months in Israel helping a factory ramp for production, followed by a 2-year research and development position in Austin, Texas. He was Director of Operations & Site General Manager of the semiconductor and integrated circuit factory in Pocatello when he retired from the industry in 2018 at the age of 54. He also served on the board of directors for the United Way of South East Idaho and is an active member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Upon his retirement, Todd became more heavily involved in politics and Austrian Economics. He is an active member of the Libertarian Party of Idaho (LPID), holding positions as Chair of Region 3 and Chair of the Public Relations Committee. He was the first elected Libertarian in Idaho, obtaining the office of Precinct Committeeman. He is Chair of both the LPID Bannock County Central Committee and the Legislative District 28 Central Committee and is a voting member of the LPID Idaho State Central Committee. For more information on Todd, his platform, and to get involved with his campaign, please visit ToddCorsetti.com. You can also find him on social media: Twitter/X (Corsetti4Idaho), Facebook (CorsettiforCongress), and Instagram (Corsetti4Idaho).

In this episode of the Live Wild Podcast, Remi Warren recaps a recent elk hunt in Arizona. He shares the unique experience of hunting velvet bulls in July and discusses the challenges of hunting in hot weather. Remi passes up a younger bull on the first day and continues to search for a mature bull. Eventually, he and his hunting partner, Adam Weatherby, both shoot bulls within an hour of each other. Remi also provides tips and tactics for hunting in hot weather. In this part of the conversation, Remi Warren discusses strategies for hunting in hot weather. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the best times of day for activity, which are the first and last light. He shares his approach to glassing early in the morning and in the evening, as well as his strategy for midday hunting. Remi also provides tips for meat care in hot weather and suggests essential gear for hot hunts. He concludes by mentioning the importance of hydration and electrolyte replenishment and encourages listeners to support the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're discussing how you might be a jerk on public lands and not even realize it. A few news stories from this week include the following: A quick update on Colorado's proposal to do away with non-resident over-the-counter archery elk tags. In Montana, American Prairie just acquired 12,500 more acres of land, bringing its total between deeded and leased property to 475,000 acres. In Wyoming, Joe Ricketts, the founder of TD Ameritrade, has been attempting to build a luxury resort in the heart of prime elk and moose wintering ground and on the Sublette mule deer migration corridor. A new update to wildfire risk.org has shown that significantly more people and homes are at risk of wildfire than previously thought. In New Mexico, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, and several other partners supplied funding for new water sources for wildlife in the Sierra Padrones, Polvadera, and Chupadera mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Newberg is the host of Fresh Tracks, the former president of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Conservationist, Hunter, Trapper, Fisherman, and a grouse killing on of a gun! On top of all of that he is one of the nicest people in the outdoor industry. 

This week, we discuss how Colorado might shift away from over-the-counter opportunities for non-resident archery elk hunting. In Texas, the Parks and Wildlife Department killed off an entire herd of high-fence white-tailed deer after a severe Chronic wasting Disease outbreak and years of legal battles. In Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte is again in the spotlight after the New York Times published a story highlighting some new information on his questionable wolf-trapping incident from a few years back. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently announced the completion of a land and conservation access project in Southeast Wyoming, which resulted in 6660 acres of permanent public access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Newberg TAKEOVER!  Marcus and Michael are busy catching Walleye and Smallmouth so Randy stepped in to deliver this week's news. On this week's episode, we are celebrating Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's 40th Anniversary. In the last 40 years, RMEF has amassed 12,000 members, conserved 8.9 million acres as well as improved or secured access for 1.5 million acres. The mission continues!  To signup for RMEF visit this link - https://www.rmef.org/join/ 40th Anniversary Articles https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/celebrating-40-years-of-volunteers/ https://www.rmef.org/40th-anniversary/page/2/ Also on this week's episode, Randy digs into the “politicizing of wildlife management”. Nevada, Vermont and Kansas are in the news for bills that could shake up their Wildlife Commissions appointment process.  Nevada - https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of- nevada/2024-04-26/why-nevadas-wildlife-commission-is-under-scrutiny Vermont- https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/S.258 https://www.howlforwildlife.org/vts258 Kansas - https://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/hb2530/ https://congressionalsportsmen.org/news/commission-restructuring-bill-gains- momentum-during-kansas-veto-session/ To get involved and stay in the know, consider signing up for HOWL's email list - www.howlforwildlife.org Upcoming news! The Wyoming corner crossing case appears at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. To catch up on the case, check out the below links.  https://wyofile.com/corner-crossing-hunters-cattle-king-era-is-over/ https://publicland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/opinion-in-wyoming-corner-crossing- lawsuit.pdf Lastly, a severe case of Mange will be impacting the Eastern Black Bear populations of Virginia and many neighboring states.  The WyldLife Fund - Pronghorn Fund - https://thewyldlifefund.org/preserving-wyomings-crown-jewel-the-pronghorn-fund/ For this week's deeper dive, Randy plays referee in the latest game of Political Football. The House of Representatives just passed the WEST Act, an Act that would eliminate the BLMs current proposal to put conservation and landscape productivity on the same footing as other uses under the “Multiple Use” mandates Federal land agencies are required to operate under. To read the entire 176 page proposal, the WEST Act, and editorials from Outdoor Life, check out the below links. https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/blm-rule-controversy/ https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/blm-public-lands-rule-proposal/ https://www.blm.gov/public-lands-rule https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-04/BLM-Conservation-Landscape- Health-Final-Rule.pdf https://www.blm.gov/press-release/interior-department-releases-proposed-plan-guide- balanced-management-public-lands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey and Randy share the mic with Charlie Decker, one of four co-founders of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Recorded at the 40th Anniversary of RMEF, the topics covered include how it all started, the early failures, rough times, near bankruptcy, strain on marriages, perseverance, doing what you say you'll do, amazing volunteers, seeing a dream come to fruition, all told in Charlie's hilarious manner and sense of humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota DNR is teaming up with the Fond du Lac Band and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to expand elk and elk hunting opportunities to northeastern Minnesota. The DNR's Elk Coordinator Kelsie LeSharr, Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek, Fond du Lac Wild Life Biologist Mike Schrage and Minnesota Regional Director of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Pat McMullen all discuss the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota DNR is teaming up with the Fond du Lac Band and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to expand elk and elk hunting opportunities to northeastern Minnesota. The DNR's Elk Coordinator Kelsie LeSharr, Northwest Regional Wildlife Manager Blane Klemek, Fond du Lac Wild Life Biologist Mike Schrage and Minnesota Regional Director of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Pat McMullen all discuss the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week I have Blake Henning on from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to give an overview of elk.  Blake has been with the Foundation for a long time and has a wide knowledge base when it comes to elk.  We talk about the history of elk to the current status of herds in the west and across the USA.  ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATIONWebsite - https://rmef.orgInstagram  - @rmef_official OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterTRICER USAWebsite - https://tricerusa.comInstagram - @tricerusaALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

On this episode Kevin is joined by Buck Wells and Mark Kayser. Mark, in his own words, is ".. just an “average Joe” blessed with an exciting career", who has done everything from writing and photography to promotions and then into marketing and TV shows, all about hunting and the outdoors. Mark was born is South Dakota, and now resides in Wyoming where he hunts and continues his work, with a lot of Big game, bird hunting and predator hunting. He tells us about his dog that joins him for shed hunting and predator hunting. Mark runs down how he started and his path to where he is now, Mark writes for such publications as Grand View Outdoors, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, American Hunter, Outdoor Life, BowHunter, North American Whitetail, National Wild Turkey Federation. He tells us about how article ideas are created, working with editors and digital vs print writing as well as some of the challenges involved in the process. He tells us about working with video production including working with deer and deer hunting TV, and a series of youtube programs. Mark tells us about self filming vs having a camera man in the field with him and the challenges and experiences of each. He also talks about hunting set ups while making good video especially with a bow. Buck and Mark and I also discuss eating wild game, what we like and some tips on preparation. We also briefly discuss Mark and Bucks thoughts on coyote hunting, including their thoughts on the new limited season here in MI, how predator hunting is more of a management tool anymore vs the money making endeavor it used to be. We then talk with Mark about his experiences predator hunting, the gear he uses, tactics and thoughts on using decoys. As always, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Predator Thermal Optics code "ptothermal" for 10% off all Predator Thermal Optics brand Scopes and Monoculars www.predatorhunteroutdoors.com code: tripod for 10% off tripods and mounts code: light for 20% off lighting products Predator Hunter Outdoors www.huntwise.com code: OVERDRIVE20 for 20% off an annual membership HuntWise Maniac Outdoors- Code OD15 for 15% off scent fuel products ORC Archery ATN Prym1 HuxWrx

This week, we're thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from none other than Mark Holyoak, the Director of Communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). Mark shares the excitement over RMEF's upcoming 40th-anniversary celebration. We dive into conservation success stories, elk trivia, and community building. We also hear about Mark's outdoor fun during his personal time.  IMPORTANT LINKS: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation -- rmef.org@rmef_official on Instagram @RMEF on X (Twitter) @RMEF1 on Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW! Use discount code MACO10 at WSI Sports — https://mia.limited/WSI Use discount code ANSTINE ast Tarnkappe — https://mia.limited/tarnkappe Mia's Amazon Storefront — https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaanstine MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1 Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

This week, we are discussing how non-profits will sue federal agencies to stop them from managing land and how they use the Equal Access to Justice Act to profit from the lawsuits. Also, a few headlines we found interesting include; In Washington, the push to restore grizzly bears in the North Cascades continues, with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publishing their final Environmental Impact Statements. Wolves have potentially been sighted in Nevada, which is definitely not a normal occurrence for the state. Are they there to stay? Or are they Passing through? The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently announced that they have committed over $760,000 to numerous projects in Utah to improve wildlife habitat, further wildlife management and bolster research and hunting support. In Vermont, there have been a few updates and amendments to the legislation that would change how the state's wildlife board functions, along with changes to coyote hunting regulations. In Wyoming, the Legislative session has wrapped up, and Josh Metten with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has compiled a list of some of the state's conservation wins. Contact your Elected Officials https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss how the Arizona Game and Fish Commission just voted to cancel its auction permits, which had previously raised millions of dollars for conservation. In addition to that, we touch on a few headlines and legislative updates. In Montana, a bill from the last legislative session is still in the air. SB442 is in headlines again, as the mail-out ballots are being sent out to determine whether the Governor's veto can be overridden. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership recently published some highlights and disappointments of recent congressional appropriations from the perspective of hunters and anglers. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Boone and Crocket Club's respective CEOs, Kyle Weaver and Tony Schoonen, recently wrote a joint op-ed in which they discussed their frustrations with environmental groups blocking forest management. Montana Legislature https://leg.mt.gov/legislator-informa... Link to Letter signed by members of MT Senate https://dailymontanan.com/wp-content/... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 429 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking with Mark Holyoak, Director of Communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Mark has been in the communications business for 35 years. He spent the first 24 years as a television broadcast journalist in Kansas, Washington and Montana. In 2012, he accepted the position of director of communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, where he oversees Bugle magazine, produces written and digital content, creates video scripts, and is responsible for all internal and external communications. He likes to hunt, fly fish, hike, play softball, basketball, and hockey, and ride his mountain unicycle with his kids. Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   Show Notes 00:00 As a child in the 70s and 80s, I spent most of my time outside, exploring the creek bottoms, catching crawdads, fishing, and playing with friends. It was a carefree time when we would leave the house in the morning and only return when it was dark. I have fond memories of hiking, skipping rocks, and playing with critters - typical kid stuff, really. 04:41 Fond memories of hunting with parents in Utah. 07:04 Bonding through outdoor activities, father and son. 11:11 Transitioned from news anchor to public relations director. 15:21 Father, a petroleum geologist, inspired deep love for profession. 17:12 Gaining factory work experience, learning from veterans. 19:31 Elk organization's efforts support wildlife and habitat conservation through fundraising and projects like forest thinning and prescribed burns. 24:34 Preserving land for public hunting and fishing access. 27:16 Addressing environmental and animal rights movements is crucial. These movements pose challenges such as limiting fishing and public access. Professional wildlife managers and biologists are essential for informed decision-making. 30:41 Hunting expeditions with family and friends in the mountains, seeking elk but not always successful, while also feeling excited about introducing the activity to a grandson and an unexpected interest from an older daughter. 33:24 Take decisive action and create opportunities. 37:47 I Considered buying various fly fishing bait colors. 39:29 Manages Elk Foundation publication staff and media monitoring. 44:04 Conserved 72,000 acres, opened access to 78,000. Large easement in Kentucky for public access. 36:52 What's one or two of your favorite books? I'm not really a book reader. I'm more of an online article reader. RMEF's Bugle Magazine. Although I do like John Grisham, I'll say that. 34:34 Favorite piece of Outdoor Gear under $100: So I really like fly fish. I buy the materials, and I tie my own flies. I really enjoy that. And so I came across my wife's embroidery thread. She had Orange for October caddises and olive green for olive caddises and black and yellow for really vibrant, for just Adam's flies or just all sorts of everything. And so I didn't purchase it. I'm like, Hey, when's the last time you did any of this? Oh, I don't really do that anymore. I'm going to take this bag, it has all these different colors in it. So it wasn't a purchase. It was more of just a pilfering. Right. And, but that's what I use. I mean, you can obviously go and get different types of materials from Sportsman's Warehouse or Cabela's or wherever you shop and make your own bodies. But I'm telling you that embroidery stuff works great Learn More To learn more about Mark and The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, visit their website at: https://www.rmef.org/ You can also visit The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation on these social sites: YouTube Facebook X Instagram Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, #Elk hunting, #Conservation, #Advocacy, #Land conservation, #Access projects, #Habitat enhancement, #Wildlife overpass crossings, #Outdoor industry, #Wildlife management, #Outdoor excursions, #Family activities, #Volunteer projects, #BLM, #Forest service, #Highway wildlife migration, #Fly fishing, #Hunting skills, #Television broadcast journalist. Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Host John Kruse talks to  1.  Mark Holyoak with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, an organization celebrating it's 40th anniversary 2.  Randy Newberg about his seminar, "Marriage 101 for elk hunters" 3.  Colin Kearns who announces the return of Field and Stream as a print publication again www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Today's Guests: Brady White, Chairman for the Denver Mile High Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is with us to talk about their annual conservation and fundraising event being held on March 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM at The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds located at: 25690 E. Quincy Avenue “Hall A” Aurora, CO 80016. For... READ MORE

This week, we have a special guest, Kara Landolfi, and we will discuss some misconceptions about wild game meat. In addition to that, we have a few news stories we found interesting. In Idaho, a bill was recently introduced that would allow outfitters to purchase an additional bighorn sheep, mountain goat, or moose tag IF said outfitter fills a wolf tag while guiding. Also, in Idaho, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Idaho Fish and Game worked together to add an additional 328 acres to the Tex Creek Wildlife Management area. A new study conducted in Yellowstone National Park was recently published that compiled data over the last 20 years looking into the claim that wolves, grizzly bears, and mountain lions can restore ecosystems. A recent study was published looking into alternative testing methods for Chronic Wasting Disease. Contact Info for Senator Okuniewicz https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2023/id6706/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am a firm believer in divine appointments and six or seven years after our meeting, Seth Baranowski is too. From the first conversation I had with Seth at a fundraising shoot for the Never Forgotten Honor Flight in Weston Wisconsin, I knew that I had a new friend. Now one of the men in my inner circle, thankful is an understatement in describing how I feel about God bringing him and his family into my life.  He has been a blessing to me, to the archery community and to HHAUSA in so many ways.Fresh off his second trip to the ATA Show, we chat about our week in St. Louis, the Target The Heart Prayer Breakfast, his involvement with HHAUSA and his heart for serving others.The entire Baranowski family, Emmy, Landon, Melissa and Seth, all enjoy archery and the outdoors and it's not uncommon to see all four of them at our events during the summer. They've also added another member to their crew in a young man who lost his father. Seth's servant heart wanted to step up and after asking the boy's mother, he put a bow in his hand. Stories like these are what make our HHAUSA family so special. We all have busy lives but make the time to impact the lives of others. Seth has aspirations to one day start his own nonprofit to come alongside children who have lost a parent and to introduce them to the outdoors. When he does go down that road, I know that he will be successful and lives will be changed in the same way that my good friend has changed mine.His passion for the outdoors, involvement with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, S3DA, HHAUSA and others make it pretty clear that he's not just here as a spectator. With an infectious smile, talk to anyone demeanor and a heart of gold, every organization needs a Seth Baranowski on their team and we are thankful to have him in ours.You can find Seth on Facebook and Instagram and more than likely at most, if not all, of our 2024 HHAUSA events here in Wisconsin.For more information about HHAUSA and how you can support our mission, visit www.hhausa.orgTo purchases HHAUSA hats, shirts, challenge coins and tumblers, visit www.hhasports.com

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/549 Presented By: Skwala, Dette Flies, Drifthook Fly Fishing Step into the wild with Hal Herring as he shares captivating stories of hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. Hal delves into his early experiences, the roots of his passion for conservation, and the exciting initiatives he's leading. We also hear about the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Podcast and Blast and get a sneak peek into Hal's upcoming book. Don't miss out on the excitement – tune in and discover the extraordinary tales that await in the great outdoors! Show Notes with Hal Herring on Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.  01:41 - Hal Herring tells us about his early experiences hunting and fishing. 06:00 - Hal acknowledges that his parents' decision to move to the countryside in his youth significantly influenced his life. The experience of farm work during middle and high school later provided him with valuable skills, allowing him to easily secure a job in Montana when he was in his mid-20s. 10:34 - Hal tells us how he got into conservation. Hal emphasizes that his passion for conservation was a natural development rooted in his upbringing, influenced by magazines like Field and Stream, Sports Afield, and Outdoor Life. 14:21 - Hal expresses optimism in the power of conservation efforts. He sees the main obstacle as indifference and highlights the potential for passionate anglers to make meaningful contributions to conservation by fighting for the rivers they fish. 22:43 - Hal tells us the story of how the BHA's Podcast & Blast started. 27:49 - Hal talks about how his writing career started. His writing career gained momentum when his work was acknowledged by publications like Field & Stream. 38:31 - Hal encourages individuals to join conservation groups like Trout Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited, citing their positive impact on small-scale dam removal, creek restoration, and wetlands conservation. 44:00 - Hal talks about Ray Scott, the founder of the Bass Angler Sportsman Society.  Scott's significant legal efforts involved numerous lawsuits against polluters in the Tennessee River system before the enactment of the Clean Water Act in 1972. 50:31 - Hal shares a recent initiative involving the planting of 286,000 sagebrush and bitterbrush in October. BHA Podcast & Blast 53:09 - Hal discusses how he selects topics for the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Podcast and Blast. 56:00 - Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a hunting and fishing conservation group focused on issues about public lands. 01:01:10 - Hal emphasizes the importance of getting involved locally and mentions several organizations contributing to conservation efforts, including the Mule Deer Foundation, Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. 01:06:00 - We also delve into wolf recovery efforts. 01:19:29 - Hal discusses his upcoming book. The book explores the history and profiles various National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/549  

This week host John Kruse talks to  1.  Trey Carskadon about the upcoming Portland Boat Show in Oregon  2.  Michelle Peters about fishing, wildlife watching and more outdoor activities in and around Hells Canyon 3.  Scott Croft with the BOAT US Foundation about winterizing your boat 4.  Mark Holyoak with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation about mapping wildlife migration corridors www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Episode 159 Details The holidays may be upon us now with Thanksgiving only days away... BUT the real countdown is on for the WNFR, the 65th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo that kicks off December 7th - 16th in Las Vegas! If you've not made this a Bucket List event to attend when Vegas Goes Country, then it needs to be! From the Cowboy Christmas Shopping to the Country Music Entertainment nightly covering Classic Country to Hot New Country to Outlaw Country, and then of course the best rodeo action in the world.   NEWS NEW PUBLIC LAND ACQUISITION LARGER THAN YELLOWSTONE According to Outdoorlife.com; outdoor enthusiasts, especially those hunters and anglers in the Northwest, will soon have access to 15,573 acres of public land in eastern Oregon. The acquisition of the Minam River Wildlife Area was highlighted in a recent press release from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, which worked with state, federal, and private partners to bring the land under public ownership. When combined with the neighboring Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Minam State Recreation Area, the acquisition stitches together a block of public land that's larger than Yellowstone National Park. It will also improve hunting access to an additional 6,000 acres of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Hunters, anglers, and other users will be able to access the Minam River Wildlife Area from April 1 to Nov. 30. It will remain closed to the public for the rest of the year. While this closure will put the area off-limits for any late-season hunting and fishing, it's meant to protect big game on their wintering range. A grand opening celebration is currently slated for June 2024. FLORIDA 200 POUND PYTHON A massive 17-foot, 198-pound Burmese python was recently captured in South Florida. It is the second-largest snake ever caught in the state. The Python was caught during a cold front, making it even more unusual as snakes typically remain sedentary during colder temperatures. FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM SUED FOR ADDICTION According to Newser magazine, 41 states have filed a lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram. They are accusing them of intentionally trying to make kids addicted to their platforms. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook collects data on children under 13 without parental consent. The states also claim that Facebook algorithms are designed to hook children with features like the “infinite scroll”.    TINDER ADDS NEW FEATURE According to Verge, Tinder, the dating app, has launched a new feature called Matchmaker. It allows a member's friends and family members to pick potential partners for them. Users review the dating candidates suggested by their loved ones. They then have the final say on who they like.  HOT TUB HEALTH BENEFITS A new study by Coventry University reveals that soaking in a hot tub may produce the same health benefits as going for a half-hour jog. Researchers had dozens of study participants soak for 30 minutes. The participants experienced major boosts in cardiovascular levels that were comparable to running. Blood flow to their legs increased by 345% while average heart rates shot up 31 beats per minute. The participants' blood pressure also dropped significantly. Researchers found that a hot tub posed excellent benefits to both physical and mental health. The relaxed feeling of a hot tub is something enjoyable which makes the use of a hot tub even more desirable for improving health.   FEATURE   WHAT CAUSES THE WILD OR THE GAMEY TASTE IN VENISON? The "wild" flavor of venison is directly related to what the animal eats. Venison refers to the meat of antlered animals such as deer, moose, elk, and caribou. The 'wild' flavor of venison is directly related to what the animal eats. Corn-fed deer will have a milder flavor than those that eat acorns or sage. The 'gamey' flavor is more noticeable in the fat. Removing the fat, connective tissue, silver skin, bone, and hair during processing lessens the 'gamey' taste. However, undesirable strong flavors are can result from inadequate bleeding, delay in field dressing or failure to cool the carcass promptly.   TIPS TO HELP IMPROVE THE 'GAMEY' TASTE OF VENISON Tenderize: Pound meat with a tenderizing tool or grind the meat. Add Spices: Cover up the ‘gamey' flavors with herbs like rosemary, marjoram, thyme or sage. Rub With Fat: Add other fats to keep game meat from becoming too dry. Rub a roast with oil, butter, bacon fat, or sour cream to add moisture, richness, and flavor. Marinades: Marinades tenderize (soften the muscle fibers) and enhance the flavor of venison. When using a marinade always include high-acid liquid like lemon or tomato juice, vinegar, or wine to soften the muscle fibers, and always remember to marinate meats in the refrigerator.  TURDUCKEN THIS THANKSGIVING OR CHRISTMAS   The Turducken, or some version of it, has been around for centuries. Multibird roasts were produced by the ancient Romans. Outside of the US & Canada, they are known as a three-bird roast. A roast using various large birds stuffed with a turkey, a goose, a pheasant, a chicken, a duck, a guinea fowl, a teal, a woodcock, a partridge, or a quail for example. They are still very popular in the United Kingdom, often substituting a turkey for a goose. A TURDUCKEN here in the United States, made popular in 1985 by Louisiana Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme, is a stuffed boneless turkey with a boneless duck, then the duck with a boneless chicken with layers of stuffing in between. Finally, the chicken is stuffed with, (You guessed it!) stuffing (or dressing as some say it). This savory and unique main course is a delicacy on any holiday or special occasion, but Thanksgiving and Christmas is the most popular time to serve it.  BEER ENTHUSIASTS & BAKERS We need you to weigh in on this trend that crossed BEC's path… Beer is considered the perfect ingredient for richer chocolate chip cookies. To be even more specific, according to Yahoo Style, adding Stout Beer to chocolate chip cookie dough will enhance the flavor and balances out the sweetness. Whether one stirs in the beer or makes a reduction, the claim is that the cookies will have a deep, rich flavor. Have You Tried? Do you have a tried and true baking recipe that uses beer as an ingredient? We want to try it in the cabin kitchen! Email BendRadioShow@gmail.com   FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Tigger & BEC are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend. REFERENCES https://www.nfrexperience.com/ https://www.nfrexperience.com/entertainment_around_town https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/oregon-public-land-acquisition-minam-river/ https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/minam-river-wildlife-area-acquisition-complete-adding-15573-acres-in-oregon-landscape-scale-conservation/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Minam+River+Wildlife+Area+Acquisition+Complete%2C+Adding+15%2C573+Acres+in+Oregon+Landscape-Scale+Conservation&utm_campaign=Minam+River+Wildlife+Area+Acquisition+Complete%2C+Adding+15%2C573+Acres+in+Oregon+Landscape-Scale+Conservation https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/cooking-venison-flavor-and-safety#preparation-methods-to-improve-taste-3059760 https://www.hebertsmeats.com/turduckens-for-sale/History-of-turduckens.asp#:~:text=This%20savory%20and%20unique%20main,popular%20time%20to%20serve%20it. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-turducken-boneless-turkey-stuffed-with-a-boneless-duck-and-boneless-chicken-one-big-bird-recipe0-2015129 https://domesticfits.com/stout-brown-butter-and-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/beer-unexpected-ingredient-richer-chocolate-030000380.html

For the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, protecting everything related to healthy elk populations involves so much more than focusing on just the regal bull elk. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I chat with Mark Holyoak, Communication Director for the RMEF at their headquarters in Missoula, Montana about the successes of the organization and why it is so effective at maintaining a huge membership.  I also ask questions related to a previous podcast with ODFW about controlled hunts and where the RMEF finds common ground with government agencies. 

We dove into something customary in the Western Lifestyle but it is such a large operation that not everyone fully understands. Steve Decker with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation explains who and what the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is but also why it exists and how it operates. Steve also talks about their deep-rooted investment in rodeo and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Even though it's called the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, there's a Paul Bunyan chapter and they support all elk efforts, including here in Minnesota. Brad Fitzgerald tells us all about it. Plus our Lake(s) Of The Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even though it's called the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, there's a Paul Bunyan chapter and they support all elk efforts, including here in Minnesota. Brad Fitzgerald tells us all about it. Plus our Lake(s) Of The Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Elk Talk Podcast, Randy and Corey are at the Total Archery Challenge in Utah to do a fundraiser for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. In this podcast cover many pre-season topics to include early season opener dates, tactics for pre-rut archery, hot weather issues and strategies, traveling bulls after velvet rub cow call or bugling, aggressive or passive, first legal elk or hold out for an old bull, elk hunter vision, focusing on forage or water, let the elk tell you what they prefer, and a ton of other points about pre-rut archery elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Matzinger is an award winning film & television producer and Host of the popular tv show, Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel featuring hunts from all over the western United States and Canada. Jason was born & raised in Montana and is a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation & the Mule Deer Foundation. Jason works closely alongside the RMEF, WSF, & MDF to bring you Elk Country Chronicles, This IS Hunting, Hunting IS Conservation, #PROJECTELK, #PROJECTMULEDEER, The Circle Of Life and coming soon, #PROJECTLANDLOCKED. Jason's latest film, ‘This IS Hunting‘ is breaking new ground by utilizing all natural audio to tell the story rather than hunter dialogue and has had an overwhelming response. Use Code "dave" at www.mtntough.com/dave for 10% off your membership Use code “altitude” at http://www.outdoorclass.com for 20% off Use code “altitude” at http://www.gohunt.com for a discount on becoming a member Use code “ALTITUDE” at http://www.peaxequipment.com for 10% off Use code “ALTITUDE” at https://sthealthyhunter.com/ for free Shipping & 10% off all CBD & Gear, and 5% off Non-CBD Products

This episode is a little off brand for us, but we couldn't pass the opportunity to record it and pass it along to our listeners! Spence and Frawley jump on the mics with Tom Bennett, former commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Gabe Baker, West Tennessee's Regional Director for Ducks Unlimited. It may not seem like it, but these two men have a very profound connection. During his time as commissioner, Tom oversaw the capture, relocation, and release of wild, free-range elk from several western states back into the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Gabe's father, Tom Baker, was the chairman for the Kentucky chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at the same time. Both of these gentlemen give us first hand accounts and perspectives from Kentucky's Elk Restoration Project. If you enjoy the Rolling Thunder Podcast, share it with a friend, leave a rating, and write a review! We'll catch ya on the next one.

Larry started his Bowhunting in 1961 and since has harvested 14 African and 15 bi game species of North America. He is best know for his elk hunting and calling, but has acquired affective skills for calling a variety of wildlife. He is a member of the official measurer of the Pope and Young Club, and has animals interned into the Club's record book. His Alaskan Moose ranks in the top 10 in the Pope & Young Club records. Larry's nomination to the Bowhunters Hall Of Fame® has also been endorsed be the Traditional Archers of Oregon. Larry is a member of several state hunting associations, Safari Club International, Wild Turkey Federation, and Oregon Hunter Association. He is on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Foundation for Blacktail Deer and has served on the Christian Bowhunters of America. He is a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and has served on its board of directors. He is a free-lance outdoor writer and shared knowledge though his “In Focus” column in Bowhunter Magazine. He has written for most major outdoor magazines. His first column “Bowhunting Tips” was for Doug Walker's Western Bowhunter Magazine. Larry enjoys photographing wildlife and scenery. Besides still photography, he captures wildlife on video and produces wildlife and Bowhunting videos. Larry present seminars at sports shows, banquets, conventions, sports shops, churches, and clubs. Larry has been the president of Wilderness Sound Productions Ltd., and has designed their outstanding line of deer, elk, predator, turkey, javelina, quail, hog and novelty calls. He has also produced their line of informational video and audio cassettes. At present, he is the Bowhunter Magazine TV Producer, which allows him to videotape their hunts and expressing his passion for bowhunting through his planning and editing.

Live from the Full Send archery shoot, this week we have Chad Davis and Brandon Nelson with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Elk, art, and conservation. Lydia Smith recounts her epic, years-in-the making elk hunt, which became the inspiration for an artful piece encapsulating that last look after closings the tailgate on success. Proceeds from the sale of the associated limited-edition shirt go to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This is a great story about taking an elk and ultimately working to ensure elk roam our wild places for years to come.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

This is a bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, with Steve Decker of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, explaining the annual "Win A Hunt With Randy" sweepstakes we do with RMEF.  This year's winner will win a 2022 rifle elk hunt in Kentucky. Steve talks about the benefits of this sweepstakes and how important membership is to RMEF.  Also discussed are the rules, the manners to enter for existing and new members, and details of how the Kentucky elk reintroduction is one of the amazing conservation stories of our times.  To enter, go to www.RMEF.org/win-a-hunt