Podcasts about wild harvest initiative

Launched in 2015 with financial support from WSF and others, the Wild Harvest Initiative sought to calculate, for the first time, the total amount in pounds or tons of healthy, wild protein humanely harvested by sportsmen every year in the US and Canada. Keith caught up with Conservation Visions President and CEO Shane Mahoney to go over the numbers documented thus far and most importantly, how this data is being used to generate a broader public understanding and appreciation for sustainable use hunting. The sheer tonnage of wild protein consumed as meals and shared by hunters every year is staggering. It really puts into perspective the value of conservation and healthy ecosystems as nature's pantry, as it has been for a millennium. People may not hunt or agree on hunting's modern relevance, but no one can dismiss food as nonessential.

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are solo in the studio to talk about some of fishing's unwritten rules and to preview the new format for our "On The Road Again" podcasts! Topics discussed included: first cigars; organic fun; hitting the road again; new scientific names; Lloydminster; nut drivers; stinging nettle; Hay Fever; The Wild Harvest Initiative; fishing code breakers; our new format; fly outs; Nre Brunswick Largemouth; Bay of Fundy; The Kraken; and much more!To never miss an episode of Outdoor Journal Radio, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favourite podcast app!More from Angelo and Pete:► WEBSITE► FACEBOOK► INSTAGRAM► YOUTUBEThank you to today's sponsor!Invasive Species Centre - Protecting Canada's land and water from invasive species

Matt and Jim speak with renowned author and conservationist, Shane Mahoney. Shane is the President of Conservation Visions and the Founder of the Wild Harvest Initiative. Shane is recognized as an international conservationist and wildlife advocate and is considered the foremost expert on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

Conservation Vision's Shane Mahoney is one of the world's most recognized and respected conservationist, scientists and wildlife advocate. I recently caught up with Shane at the 38th Annual Texas Wildlife Association convention where he served as a speaker addressing his Wild Harvest Initiative. After the convention were able to visit about some of his thoughts about wildlife conservation and the role of the hunter, as well as those who benefit from hunting. This is a fascination conversation with one of the world's best public speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of our 5 part series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg conclude their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episode, Shane and Randy discuss wild harvest beyond North America and passing on the ideas and skills associated with wild harvest! Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please visit the Wild Harvest Initiative website.  Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/ For early access to the entire initiative series, join us on Fresh Tracks + - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 4 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy chat about the economic realties of hunting, the economic benefits of hunting, and the impact of hunting on conservation funding. Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please visit the Wild Harvest Initiative website. Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/ For early access to the entire initiative series, join us on Fresh Tracks + - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 3 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy dive head first into some of the statistics gathered from Shane and his crew's research, discuss the human impact on the landscape, as well as jump into hunting as a method of conservation. Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please visit the Wild Harvest Initiative website.  Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/ For early access to the entire initiative series, join us on Fresh Tracks + - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 2 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg pickup their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy take a deep dive into topics such as food insecurity, the idea of One Health, the health benefits of wild harvest and the spiritual connection between humans, wild things and wild places. Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please visit the Wild Harvest Initiative website. Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/ For early access to the entire initiative series, join us on Fresh Tracks + - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse Deubel shares a conversation recently had by Randy Newberg and Shane Mahoney. Herein, these two conservation leaders begin a deep dive into Conservation Vision's "Wild Harvest Initiative." This discussion is the first in a five-part series.The New Mexico Wildlife Federation is a proud partner of the Wild Harvest Initiative. We are honored to introduce you to the most comprehensive explanation of the Wild Harvest Initiative ever to be articulated. Enjoy the listen! For more info:Randy Newberg WebsiteNew Mexico Wildlife Federation

Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg introduce the Wild Harvest Initiative, a 6 year data collection project that exhibits the impact and necessity of wild food in North America. As defined by the Wild Harvest Initiative team, "Wild Harvest Initiative® is the first serious effort to evaluate the combined economic, conservation, and social benefits of recreational wild animal harvests in modern American and Canadian societies. The program's structured, science-based approach, combined with its long-term advocacy and knowledge mobilization strategies, provides a new and innovative assessment of wildlife's value and the benefits of wild harvest activities not just to hunters and anglers, but to all citizens, including even those who are opposed to animal use. Its mission is to educate, advocate, build and inspire alliances, and influence public and political opinion to positively impact people and nature." Learn more at https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much wild game meat is humanely and ethically harvested by sportsmen and women in the US and Canada each year? How many meals does this represent, and how many people does this wild protein feed? The answer to these questions is in the millions of pounds and millions of meals. In this episode, you'll learn the far-reaching effects of this research initiative that drives to the heart of why conservation matters; to everyone.

We're finally planting the food forest.  This is a small area where we're replicating natural forest ecosystems, but we're doing it with food-producing plants.  

The New Mexico Wildlife Federation is proud to introduce the man, the myth, the legend, the Godfather of Conservation Mr. Shane Mahoney. On this episode we sit down with Shane Mahoney all the way from Newfoundland, Canada, Jesse Debeul Executive Director for the NMWF who was on his way to a turkey hunt and Kami Elsisie the Communications and Education Outreach Coordinator for NMWF. We talked with Shane about the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, Indigenous communities, the Wildlife Harvest Initiative and so much more. Give a listen and get involved with the Wild Harvest Initiative by visiting Conservation Visions of The Wild Harvest Initiative website. https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/https://www.conservationvisions.com/

Grizzly bear hunting was banned in BC and now there are efforts in place to ban the wolf hunt.  Will it stop there, or is all hunting under attack?  Predator hunting, trophy hunting, and “the social licence to operate” is what this episode is all about.    Travis speaks with Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and the Talk is Sheep Podcast about this emotionally charged topic and what is the best way to work in harmony with nature and to pragmatically protect our natural resources.    https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/   Follow us: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/silvercoreca Newsletter - https://silvercore.ca/signup/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreinc/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Silvercore/ Follow our Host Instagram: @ Bader.Trav - https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club - https://silvercore.ca/courses/silvercore-club/ Online Training - https://silvercore.ca/online_courses/ Other Training & Services  - https://silvercore.ca/courses/ Merchandise - https://silvercore.ca/shop/ CORE Training Management Resources (TMR) - https://bcwf.coretmr.ca Blog Page - https://silvercore.ca/blog/     If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at podcast@silvercore.ca.  We would love to hear from you!   Topics discussed in this episode:   Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:40] Social license to hunt, banning firearms & grizzly bear hunts [00:01:40 - 00:07:32] ActNow Campaign & properly managed wildlife [00:07:32 - 00:12:32] Pushback of predator hunting, rebuttal & being proactive for change [00:12:32 - 00:23:13] Firearms issues & privilege to hunt under attack [00:23:13 - 00:26:52] Fighting an emotional ban & response & scientific arguments [00:26:52 - 00:29:02] Separating the hunter from the argument, trophy hunting vs poaching & 1Campfire and PR needed [00:28:08 - 00:43:13] E-Petition, offensive approach, the natural process & scientific emotion argument [00:43:13 - 01:01:19] Reframe on the firearms side, seeing the big picture & I Hunt [01:01:19 - 01:07:16] Outro [01:07:16 - 01:08:56]   Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:   Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:16] [00:01:36] [00:03:19] [01:08:02] [01:08:31] Firefighter Tuition Giveaway [00:01:12] Training Division [00:01:14] Wild Sheep Society [00:00:44] [00:01:27] [00:36:54] [01:02:43] Talk is Sheep Podcast [00:01:29] ActNow Campaign [00:07:26] [00:07:34] [00:09:26] [00:10:49] [01:07:27] FLNRO (now FLNRORD, Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development) [00:08:38] [00:11:52] Shane Mahoney [00:09:35] [01:03:43] Wild TV [00:17:00] Sportman Channel [00:17:00] Kyle Artelle [00:20:03] Dan Fritter [00:23:16] Calibre Magazine [00:23:19] 1Campfire [00:35:21] [00:36:45] [00:37:12] [00:38:13] [00:39:00] [00:39:13] [00:57:13] [01:03:26] [01:05:18] [01:06:01] [01:07:00] OIC Firearms Ban [00:43:21] [00:44:18] Bill E-2341 [00:43:28] [00:44:17] E petition 2576 [00:46:11] Paul Watson [00:50:24] Greenpeace [00:50:26] Tahltan  Jenny Ly [01:02:53] Backcountry Hunter and Anglers [01:02:54] Jesse Zeeman [01:03:31] The Wild Harvest Initiative [01:03:44] CORE [01:05:03] [01:05:22] 3Gun [01:00:49] IPSC [01:00:51] [01:05:07] PAL [01:05:09]

In this week's episode, Ben and Phil are joined by First Lite's Conservation Manager Ford Van Fossan to discuss the Trek for Turkeys 2021 and how it all benefits the NWTF. In the interview portion of the show, Ben is joined by Shane Mahoney to reflect on past conversations, discuss the desire to possess animals, and get an update on the Wild Harvest Initiative. Enjoy. Connect with Ben on MeatEater and Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop The Hunting Collective Merch

Travis speaks with Shane Mahoney from the Wild Harvest Initiative.  Shane is an international authority on wildlife conservation and is a rare combination of scientist, historian and philosopher. Shane is a gifted orator and insightful thinker with a profound commitment to wild nature, rural societies, and to the sustainable use of the earth's natural resources. If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at podcast@silvercore.ca.  We would love to hear from you!   Topics discussed in this episode:   Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:07] What sparked Shane's journey as a conservationist [00:02:07 - 00:12:34] Biggest challenges to lifestyle of sustainable use of wildlife and resources [00:12:34 - 00:18:42] Desire of self-sufficiency, intention of the Wild Harvest Initiative [00:18:42 - 00:27:00] Data on available & harvested resources & supporters of Wild Harvest Initiative [00:27:00 - 00:34:53] How individuals can get involved and support the Wild Harvest Initiative [00:34:53 - 00:38:24] Establishing a new movement in society & what one person is capable of [00:38:24 - 00:42:57] Surveys being done on on hunters sharing wild meat & what the Wild  Harvest Initiative is about [00:42:57 - 00:48:09] Outro [00:48:09 - 00:51:46]   Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:   Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:27] [00:01:48] [00:51:26] SMART Fire Academy [00:00:47] Shane Mahoney [00:01:09] [00:41:50] Conservation Visions [00:01:04] [00:41:52] Wild Harvest Initiative [00:01:06] [00:02:05] [00:20:31] [00:20:51] [00:36:13] [00:36:34] [00:37:25] [00:41:54] [00:42:23] [00:48:06] [00:49:43] Bass Pro [00:29:46] [00:36:25] Cabela's [00:29:47] Johnny Morris [00:29:49] Leupold [00:29:55] Sitka [00:30:00] Mystery Ranch [00:30:01] Dallas Safari Club [00:30:16] Wild Sheep Foundation [00:30:18] [00:32:02] Backcountry Hunters and Anglers [00:30:27] [00:48:59] Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation [00:30:30] US Sportsmen's Alliance [00:30:33] Guides and Outfitters in British Columbia [00:32:21] National Wildlife Federation [00:30:42] BC Wldlife Federation [00:32:28] [00:49:02] US Forest Service [00:33:33] Ducks Unlimited [00:49:09] Four Trucks [00:49:58]   Follow us: Podcast YouTube Newsletter Instagram Facebook Follow our Host Instagram: @ Bader.Trav   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club Online Training  Other Training & Services  Merchandise CORE Training Management Resources (TMR)  Blog Page

Renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney, founder of Conservation Visions and the Wild Harvest Initiative, joins the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast and co-hosts Drew YoungeDyke and Aaron Kindle to discuss the impact of climate change on hunting, fishing, and the wild harvest of game, fish, and forage, as well as the critical role that hunters and anglers can play in addressing it.  Resources:  Conservation Visions: https://www.conservationvisions.com/ Wild Harvest Initiative: https://www.conservationvisions.com/wild-harvest-initiative NWF's Natural Climate Solutions Policy Platform: https://www.nwf.org/naturalsolutions National Wildlife Federation Outdoors: www.nwf.org/outdoors Support from: Rep Your Water: www.repyourwater.com National Park Radio: www.nationalparkradio.com (Music)    

Coast to Coast Outdoors Episode 12 , We speak with Shane Mahoney CEO Conservation Visions. About the work they do and the Wild Harvest Initiative. Tune in.   www.conservationvisions.com

In this week's Nevada Wild Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller continue their sit down with world renowned Conservationist Shane Mahoney. Mahoney explains the Wild Harvest Initiative, a project to complete the first assessment that looks into the significance of hunting and angling to modern society, economically, socially, and ecologically. Mahoney explains the importance of this information, how it will show that hunting and angling are linked to human health and economic prosperity, and how it will define the totality of what we stand to lose, should hunting and angling cease to exist.

Conservation Visions' Wild Harvest Initiative is the first serious effort to evaluate the combined economic, conservation, and social benefits of recreational wild animal harvests in the U.S. and Canada. The program is on track to apply a science-based approach to quantifying the harvesting rates of wild fish and game and just held a three-day meeting of its 35-partners, including companies such as Bass Pro Shop, at Memorial University's in St. Johns Newfoundland.Link below to hear the founder of Conservation Visions Shane Mahoney in conversation with Lawrence Gunther on Blue Fish RadioFor more about Conservation Visions, link to their website at:https://www.conservationvisions.com/

In this special episode of the National Wildlife Federation Outdoors Podcast, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions discusses the Wild Harvest Initiative, his new partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, the wildlife crisis, and how the wild food for which we hunt, fish, and gather can help solve it. Additional Resources:  https://www.conservationvisions.com/wild-harvest-initiative

S2, E16 - Conservation Visions, Shane Mahoney We are honored to feature the renowned conservationist Shane Mahoney on this week’s Talking Mule Deer episode. Shane describes how he grew up in Newfoundland and how his childhood experiences formed the foundation for his own conservation vision. Shane is one of the most eloquent philosophers in the hunting and outdoor community who has been carrying forward his message of continuing these honorable and sustainable traditions to a broad audience. Our conversation touches on the deeper connection we humans have historically had to the natural world and the need to tap back into this connection as a culture. Shane’s Wild Harvest Initiative is working to quantify the economic value of sustainably harvested wild game meat as an influence on our culture and health. We also get Shane’s perspective on the development of the concept of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation; the approach has been around for over 100 years but the conceptual framework to explain the approach has only been around for a few decades. Dr. Valerius Geist, Shane and several other colleagues helped to develop the original concept and how this vision has been the foundation of wildlife conservation in this country. He will be releasing a book in the Fall of 2019 that presents the Model and the challenges and opportunities we have as conservationists moving forward. This is one Talking Mule Deer conversation you do not want to miss!

On episode seventeen of The Urban to Country Podcast, I sit down with conservation legend and visionary, Shane Mahoney. Who is Shane Mahoney you ask? "Shane Patrick Mahoney is the President and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc.. A Newfoundland native, he holds both an Honors and a Masters of Science degree in Zoology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Mahoney has over 30 years experience working primarily as a scientist, wildlife manager, policy innovator and strategic advisor; but also as a filmmaker, writer, narrator, TV and radio personality, and lecturer – all within the scope of the greater conservation world, encompassing both the scientific and professional wildlife communities, as well as NGOs and the hunting and non-hunting public (from Shane's website)."This episode took place in Bozeman, MT at the Can We Bear the Bias event, hosted by the Western Bear Foundation and the Right to Roam Podcast. Shane and I discuss Shane's career in conservation, Conservation Visions, the Wild Harvest Initiative, telling our story, and some much more!I hope you enjoy our conversation as we talk about some of the most important topics facing our world today. I'm so excited to continue to share the amazing people and adventures that are shaping my life and I hope this podcast has a positive impact on yours. If you enjoyed this episode please leave me a review on your favorite platform. Urban to Country: Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TwitterShane Mahoney: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Right to Roam Podcast: InstagramWestern Bear Foundation: Instagram

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Shane Mahoney for his second appearance on the show. Shane gives an update on the Wild Harvest Initiative, jumps into some conservation topics with the guys, and shares another incredible story.  You can find more information on the Conservations Visions website or from their Facebook page. We'll keep you posted on the Wild Harvest Initiative as more information becomes available and share their new website when it goes live.  Support our sponsors The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives

In this episode (077) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by a frequent guest, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions.  Shane gives us an update on his Wild Harvest Initiative, transitioning the discussion to food as the fundamental underpinning to explaining hunting to those no longer connected to wild things and wild places, as a better way to explain why food connects us to conservation and the importance the land holds for all we find important.  To summarize, "It's the food, stupid!"  Follow Shane at http://conservationvisions.com/

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I talk with Shane Mahoney. Shane Patrick Mahoney is the President and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc.. A Newfoundland native, he holds both an Honors and a Masters of Science degree in Zoology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Mahoney has over 30 years experience working primarily as a scientist, wildlife manager, policy innovator and strategic advisor. Shane is a brilliant and passionate conservationist. And he has been working on a massive project called “The Wild Harvest Initiative.” Shane explains it like this: Safe, healthy food is important to everyone. Every year, some 40 million citizens in the United States and Canada take to the fields, mountains, forests, streams, and lakes, returning with a harvest of wildlife and fish to feed their families and share with friends. Just how much of this natural, organic food do these two nations provide annually, and how valuable is it to our societies? At this point, no one really knows. “It’s time we did know,” said Shane Mahoney, founder and CEO of Conservation Visions, Inc., a private conservation organization focused on building broader coalitions in support of biodiversity and the natural world. “We’ve known for well over a century that conservation of the world’s ecosystems is critical to human well being and that the sustainable use of wild resources brings enormous and unique benefits to human beings everywhere.” On november 30th of this year, British Columbia says it will no longer allow the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in the Canadian province.Of the approximately 15,000 grizzlies in British Columbia, about 250 are killed by hunters annually, according to government figures.Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson characterized that level of hunting as “sustainable” in an interview with the CBC.However, he says the decision to end trophy hunting is “not a matter of numbers, it’s a matter of society has come to the point in B.C. where they are no longer in favour of the grizzly bear trophy hunt.” The key word in the above statement is “trophy.” As stated, the population of Grizzly Bears is robust and the harvest rates are sustainable; but regardless of these facts, Grizzly Bear hunting has been banned by the voice of the people. And something that was “legal” is not legal anymore. I’ve been saying this for a long time, legal is not an argument for hunting. As Steven Rinella recently said, “it’s legal for a man to cheat on his wife but nobody believes that makes it okay.” Why did 90% of the electorate vote against “trophy hunting Grizzly bears?” If you’re a hunter, are you surprised by this vote? Is hunting even a relevant activity in today’s world? Why do people despise trophy hunting? What is trophy hunting? How have hunters in the United States and Canada portrayed hunting in the last 20 to 30 years? What motives and values do we display and promote on our TV Shows and Social Media Outlets? Does it matter? If we send the wrong message, what’s at stake? These are the sorts of questions that Shane tackles on a regular basis. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to personally visit with Shane and have him as a guest on this podcast. I hope you listen to this entire podcast and that it causes you to feel an increased measure of concern for wild animals and wild places. For, “hunters of have an inseparable relationship with nature and a responsibility to protect it.”

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I talk with Shane Mahoney. Shane Patrick Mahoney is the President and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc.. A Newfoundland native, he holds both an Honors and a Masters of Science degree in Zoology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Mahoney has over 30 years experience working primarily as a scientist, wildlife manager, policy innovator and strategic advisor. Shane is a brilliant and passionate conservationist. And he has been working on a massive project called “The Wild Harvest Initiative.” Shane explains it like this: Safe, healthy food is important to everyone. Every year, some 40 million citizens in the United States and Canada take to the fields, mountains, forests, streams, and lakes, returning with a harvest of wildlife and fish to feed their families and share with friends. Just how much of this natural, organic food do these two nations provide annually, and how valuable is it to our societies? At this point, no one really knows. “It’s time we did know,” said Shane Mahoney, founder and CEO of Conservation Visions, Inc., a private conservation organization focused on building broader coalitions in support of biodiversity and the natural world. “We’ve known for well over a century that conservation of the world’s ecosystems is critical to human well being and that the sustainable use of wild resources brings enormous and unique benefits to human beings everywhere.” On november 30th of this year, British Columbia says it will no longer allow the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in the Canadian province. Of the approximately 15,000 grizzlies in British Columbia, about 250 are killed by hunters annually, according to government figures. Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson characterized that level of hunting as “sustainable” in an interview with the CBC. However, he says the decision to end trophy hunting is “not a matter of numbers, it’s a matter of society has come to the point in B.C. where they are no longer in favour of the grizzly bear trophy hunt.” The key word in the above statement is “trophy.” As stated, the population of Grizzly Bears is robust and the harvest rates are sustainable; but regardless of these facts, Grizzly Bear hunting has been banned by the voice of the people. And something that was “legal” is not legal anymore. I’ve been saying this for a long time, legal is not an argument for hunting. As Steven Rinella recently said, “it’s legal for a man to cheat on his wife but nobody believes that makes it okay.” Why did 90% of the electorate vote against “trophy hunting Grizzly bears?” If you’re a hunter, are you surprised by this vote? Is hunting even a relevant activity in today’s world? Why do people despise trophy hunting? What is trophy hunting? How have hunters in the United States and Canada portrayed hunting in the last 20 to 30 years? What motives and values do we display and promote on our TV Shows and Social Media Outlets? Does it matter? If we send the wrong message, what’s at stake? These are the sorts of questions that Shane tackles on a regular basis. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to personally visit with Shane and have him as a guest on this podcast. I hope you listen to this entire podcast and that it causes you to feel an increased measure of concern for wild animals and wild places. For, “hunters of have an inseparable relationship with nature and a responsibility to protect it.”

The long awaited podcast with Shane Mahoney is finally here, and we promise it will be worth the wait. Very relevant to recent discussions in the U.K. regards trophy hunting, this podcast is a captivating journey through Shane's thoughts and opinions as to the future of conservation and the role hunting had played, and should play in that story. From explaining the North American model of conservation to the Wild Harvest Initiative, we stretch conversation from the hunting communities hanging narrative to the moral choices of hunters. Prepare to have your mind blown.   Email the show podcast@paceproductionsuk.com     This podcast is brought to you by The Scottish Association For Country Sports

Do you ever think about where your food comes from? How it was procured? Hunters and anglers know EXACTLY where their food comes from - while not everyone personally chooses to hunt or fish, we can agree that these activities do procure a significant amount of healthy, organic rich food by humans. And not just the people who got the food to begin with - neighbors, friends and even shelters benefit from this protein source. What would it cost to replace that protein source? What it is worth economically, nutritionally, socially? The Wild Harvest Initiative® will provide empirical answers to these questions. This is also a YouTube video found here:  Learn more about Conservation Visions at  Follow us on Facebook at  and on instagram at        

We sometimes believe we will never be surprised anymore. But then, in one of the great cities of the world, in one of the great zoos of the world...people jump over a barrier, shoot a rhino for his horn and then make their getaway. Sounds like fiction? But it is fact. And it is taking place in the same world where there is a rising empathy for animals as well as rising tension for hunting and the sustainable use of wildlife.  Listen to Shane's passionate speech from the GOABC Convention, spring 2017. In it, Shane explains living in the past is not going to help us move forward; he believes in building coalitions of strengths instead of silos of weakness and how conservation is the most complicated business in the world.  Shane ends the speech discussing the Wild Harvest Initiative, which is well underway. For example, we've discovered, conservatively speaking, the average hunter shares their harvest with four other people. They don't knock on their neighbor's door and and hold up a plate of meat and say, "I'm sharing with you this prime rib from the grocery store."  Learn more at  Follow Shane on Facebook at  and  

The model of conservation has been around for 120 years – but yet as hunters and anglers we have never explained our activities in the form of harvested food. There are approximately 35-40 million people in U.S. and Canada who fish or hunt, and records are kept of the many state natural resource associations of harvest. We know those 35-40 million people are harvesting a remarkable amount of food - in the billions of pounds. In addition to all the economic impacts hunting has, how are we as a society going to replace those billions of pounds of harvested protein each year?  The Wild Harvest Initiative is going to reframe the debate of the modern relevance of hunting   This speech is also in video form found on Conservation Visions' YouTube page - link is here --->