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Jason Lupardus is a wildlife management expert based in Kentucky, with a diverse career spanning the southeastern U.S. Originally from Alabama, Jason's background includes handling bears in the Great Smoky Mountains, participating in elk reintroduction projects, and working with nonprofits dedicated to wildlife conservation. His passion for wild turkeys and outdoor adventures has led him to travel across states like Florida and Wyoming. Jason's love for the outdoors was sparked by his grandmother's fishing trips, which influenced his career shift from chemical engineering to wildlife management. He holds dual undergraduate and master's degrees in wildlife management from the University of Tennessee. His early career as a wildlife biologist in South Georgia involved working with private landowners on various wildlife projects. After six years of managing wildlife projects, Jason joined the National Wild Turkey Federation, eventually becoming the Director of Conservation Operations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he briefly transitioned to a development role before moving to the Union Sportsmen's Alliance as COO. Currently, as CEO of Turkey's for Tomorrow, he focuses on addressing the decline in wild turkey populations through research and conservation efforts. Jason is dedicated to ensuring future generations can enjoy the outdoors as he has. He advocates for effective turkey hunting practices and promotes the nonprofit's growth and impact through initiatives like the "Wild Turkey Science" podcast. For more information, visit TFTT.org.
Welcome to 2nd Amendment Radio & the Great Outdoors with Marc Cox & Bo Matthews - as always produced by Carl Middleman (Pew Pew)! Sam Phipps, Conservation Programs Manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance. The USA h will be North America's largest and most effective conservation organization. We will engage, educate & organize Union members, their families & like-minded individuals who share a passion for hunting, fishing, shooting & the great outdoors.
Welcome to 2nd Amendment Radio & the Great Outdoors with Marc Cox & Bo Matthews - as always produced by Carl Middleman (Pew Pew)! First, Marc talks with Mark Walters from Armed American Radio to discuss Illinois wanting gun owners to have liability insurance. Then Bo's interview with Richard from Mantis X. Finally, the boys together speak to Sam Phipps, Conservation Programs Manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance. The USA will be North America's largest and most effective conservation organization. We will engage, educate & organize Union members, their families & like-minded individuals who share a passion for hunting, fishing, shooting & the great outdoors.
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the need for the U.S. to maintain its tariffs on China, the increased need for domestic production of solar panels and the enforcement of bans on all imports from China's Xinjiang region. Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor voice, joined the AWF Union Podcast and gave his thoughts on a book about the legacy of former General Electric CEO Jack Welch and how the late AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka was recently honored by the Union Sportsmen's Alliance.
Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) Director of Conservation and Communications Forrest Parker joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the organization's conservation efforts, USA's mission to connect union members through a love of the outdoors and the economic impact sportsmen and sportswomen have on local economies. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1141 Business Agent Jim Griffy appeared on AWF Union Podcast and explained how labor leaders navigate political policies in the So-Called “Right to Work” state of Oklahoma and how upcoming wind and solar projects will impact his Local.
Sam Phipps the Conservation Program Manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance joined the America's Work Force union podcast to speak about how the United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) helped him join the building trades. He also discussed the Union Sportsmen's Alliance plan to surpass 500,000 members this year. Brian Stanley, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer for International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 53, was the second podcast guest. He discussed receiving the General President's Award for Excellence in Organizing at the IUPAT 32nd General Convention earlier this year and how other IUPAT District Councils are now modeling recruitment efforts after the approach by DC 53.
141 Report: Walt Ingram, Union Sportsmen Alliance “If you're a Machinist and you love the outdoors, the Union Sportsmen Alliance is the place for you to be,” says Walt Ingram, Director of Union Relations for the Union Sportsmen Alliance. Formed in 2007 by a group of charter union affiliates, including Machinists, Steelworkers, and Building Trades members, the Union Sportsmen Alliance's mission is to “unite the union community through conservation to preserve North America's outdoor heritage.” Walt explains how the group provides opportunities for members to build relationships and become more engaged with their union away from the workplace. It is also a tool for union leadership to get to know members “on their level,” doing activities they enjoy outside of work. “Many Machinists Union members care about the outdoors and engage in outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and are engaged in activities to preserve the environment,” he says. USA hosts several Conservation Dinners every year to raise funds for their community outreach program, Work Boots on the Ground, which has completed hundreds of infrastructure projects around the country that provide access to the outdoors regardless of ability. Two of the dinners are held in Machinists Union halls in Seattle and St Louis, and Walt says there is always a Machinists table at every event. Walt calls the Work Boots on the Ground program “the hallmark of our organization,” and we see a short video of their restoration project in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Nichols Park, a historic park built in 1941 under President Roosevelt's New Deal Program, was restored by USA members who built a new fishing pier and pavilion, which is very popular with families in the area. He says these projects help “connect your Local with your community in a powerful and positive way that lasts forever.” Members of the Machinists Union may join the Union Sportsmen Alliance at no cost, a benefit provided by the IAMAW as a Charter Union. Benefits include a subscription to their quarterly journal, access to an exclusive website for members to purchase equipment, and the opportunity to participate in “Brotherhood Outdoors,” their television show that showcases members' stories, besides the community outreach programs. Through July 1st, USA will send a bonus gift to any District 141 member who applies for membership, while supplies last. Our Video report can be seen on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IAMAWDistrict141/videos or Youtube at www.youtube.com/user/iam141org where we hear from union members and friends and allies of the labor movement. Join us
We catch up with the Business Manager of Lorain Local 758, Charlie Fashing. Charlie has been in his role for three years. He discusses some of the responsibilities he oversees for the Local. In Charlie's spare time, he participates in wildlife conservation in a variety of ways. From shooting professionally to mentoring youth - Charlie gives back with the backdrop of the great outdoors. Listen to his story on this episode of Down With The Dig.Find out more information about Local 758 here.Here's more information about the Union Sportsmen's Alliance.To learn more about Pheasants Forever - visit here.Views and Comments of this program do not reflect those of Ohio Laborers' District Council and LIUNA. © 2021 Ohio Laborers' District Council All Rights Reserved.
Maurice Patton and Chris Yow talk with the executive director and CEO of Union Sportsmen Alliance Scott Vance about the organization's efforts in conservation and getting kids outdoors. Vance also coaches a Spring Hill travel baseball team and the USA is helping build a Field of Dreams project in Nashville.
Executive Director of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Scott Vance spoke about how the organization fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also spoke about the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) partnership to create safe, responsible firearms owners and hunters and volunteer opportunities with the USA coming up.Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager spoke about apprenticeship training during the COVID-19 pandemic, PPE on jobsites, and their Driving Futures program.
Howdy Roamers and thanks for checking in on part two of the 2019 Sportsmen’s Legislative Reception! Lee and Sam are joined by one first time guest in Aaron Kindle of the National Wildlife Federation and second time guests of the podcast Kim Floyd of the Wyoming Federation of Union Sportsmen and Joel Webster of the […]
Welcome back to the Right To Roam Podcast! Onto to part two of the legislative recap. In this episode the R2R crew is joined by Kim Floyd of the Wyoming Federation of Union Sportsmen and by Josh Coursey of the Muley Fanatic Foundation. This is a great conversation with representatives of two of the most […]
SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen of Brotherhood Outdoors-- A TV show of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance. In the show, Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen are joined by hardworking union members on once-in-a-life time hunting or fishing trips. From the moment Daniel and Jules put their headsets on I was laughing. They were really easy to talk to and the chemistry between them was obvious--they’re like besties. And it’s contagious. These are fun people. They spend a lot of time road-trippin’ in their trailer. You can catch up with them on social media--it’s fun to see what they’re up to next. And Jules posts some great stuff on her Instagram @julesmcqueen. I hope you enjoy meeting these two as much as did. Featured in this podcast: brotherhoodoutdoors.tv.com Instagram: @julesmcqueen @daniel_lee_martin http://backstageandbackroads.com https://www.facebook.com/juliemcqueen.brotherhood/ https://www.facebook.com/thumperlee
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen of Brotherhood Outdoors-- A TV show of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance. In the show, Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen are joined by hardworking union members on once-in-a-life time hunting or fishing trips. From the moment Daniel and Jules put their headsets on I was laughing. They were really easy to talk to and the chemistry between them was obvious--they’re like besties. And it’s contagious. These are fun people. They spend a lot of time road-trippin’ in their trailer. You can catch up with them on social media--it’s fun to see what they’re up to next. And Jules posts some great stuff on her Instagram @julesmcqueen. I hope you enjoy meeting these two as much as did. Featured in this podcast: brotherhoodoutdoors.tv.com Instagram: @julesmcqueen @daniel_lee_martin http://backstageandbackroads.com https://www.facebook.com/juliemcqueen.brotherhood/ https://www.facebook.com/thumperlee