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Blood Origins

511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratings

Blood Origins is an non-profit organization bringing unique storytelling and conservation together to change not only how hunting is viewed, but also how we fund conservation programs around the world more efficiently and effectively.

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Episode 431 - Guav Johnson || An African Success Story

December 05, 2023 08:05 - 40 minutes

Guav Johnson, a legend among the top tier professional hunters in Africa, joins the podcast. Everything about him speaks to his quiet, unassuming nature, from his long hair, cutoff sleeves, the ten-year-old boonie hat that offers zero sun protection. And he loves wildlife, especially the wildlife of his home in Zimbabwe. Robbie and the crew caught up with him while launching his new project Wilberforce, which seeks to re-wild areas of his home country. Support our Conservation Club Members: ...

Roundup 116 || Catching Up With Zimbabwe Professional Guides on location!

December 04, 2023 08:05 - 54 minutes

Robbie is joined LIVE on location in Zimbabwe with the men from Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Zimbabwe Professional Guide Association - to discuss the guide and professional hunting licensing process and the importance of those standards to hunting. It’s an incredibly fascinating discussion that gives you a true insight into what it takes to be a guide in Zimbabwe - arguably the highest standard of guiding in Africa! Support our Conservation Club Members: Shop Walther Arms https://walth...

Short Truths Ep. 9 - Who Is Bob Marshall?

December 01, 2023 08:05 - 4 minutes

Who is Bob Marshall? You may have heard of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, or the Bob Marshall knife from Montanan Knife Company. But do you actually know who Bob Marshall, the man, was? Robbie did the research for you and educates you in this Short Truth about his life as a wilderness activist and contributor to the conservation of wild places and wild things in America. Support our Conservation Club Members: Shop Walther Arms https://waltherarms.com/ Visit the J Martin Taxidermy websit...

Episode 429 - Semi Bird || How To Fix The Hunting Conundrum That Is Washington State

November 28, 2023 08:05 - 30 minutes

Most people have probably never heard the name of Semi Bird, but Semi is a former green beret who is running for Governor of Washington in 2024. He catches up with Robbie about not only his life and ambitions to bring back common sense, but about being a staunch proponent of hunting, even though he comes from a non-hunting background.  Support our Conservation Club Members: Shop Walther Arms https://waltherarms.com/ Visit the J Martin Taxidermy website https://jmartintaxidermy.com/ Shop D...

Roundup 115 || Canada’s Trophy Import Ban

November 27, 2023 08:05 - 56 minutes

Mark Hall, Executive Director of Blood Origins CANADA and our sister show at the Hunter Conservationist Podcast joins this week’s podcast to talk about Canada’s new wildlife trophy import ban, what he is seeing from an ‘on-the-ground’ perspective and the cascading effect it could have on both hunting and wildlife all over the world - even in Canada! Support our Conservation Club Members: Shop Walther Arms https://waltherarms.com/ Visit the J Martin Taxidermy website https://jmartintaxiderm...

Short Truths Ep. 8 - Why Do Hunters Hunt Old Males?

November 24, 2023 08:05 - 5 minutes

The question that was posed was - why do you guys always hunt old males? The question was indirectly why do you always hunt the things with the biggest horns / antlers? There is a lot of questions around why hunters hunt old males? It's often tied to the moniker of trophy hunting. You guys are always after the biggest horns or the biggest antlers. Ok? Isn't that what you would want to hunt if you are interested in wildlife population sustainability and growth? The problem - or rather percepti...

Episode 428 - The Wild Origins || Could - SHOULD - Hunting Come Back To India?

November 23, 2023 08:05 - 56 minutes

The three young men behind Wild Origins, a new group out of India, join today’s podcast to discuss their efforts to tackle wildlife conservation in India. India is the global hotspot of human wildlife activity, with an incredible diversity of predators and prey. All three are for the idea of bringing hunting back to India which is likely one of the most controversial ideas around. As scientists, they want to showcase how hunting can be a tool and a management mechanism while improving people’...

Episode 427 - Josh Hartwick || Connecting The Dots On Nilgai

November 21, 2023 08:05 - 38 minutes

Josh Hartwick, CEO of Feathers and Sheds Unlimited, joins Robbie on this week’s show to be a part of the first of our ‘Connecting The Dots’ content series where we wanted to discuss where Nilgai fit into the landscape as an introduced species in Texas from his perspective as a wildlife manager on the ranch on which we produced our content. This podcast is part of a content piece that focuses on where the meat from Nilgai goes when it enters the proverbial food chain in South Texas. You will b...

Short Truths Ep. 7 - Was Hunting Created By White Rich Dudes?

November 17, 2023 08:05 - 4 minutes

Trophy hunting. Is it only for ‘rich white dudes’? Proponents of sweeping bans on the sport will often say trophy hunting by rich and wealthy individuals that were colonialists, and has roots in oppression. Robbie breaks down why that line of thinking isn’t true, and provides proof in this less than 5 minute listen. Support our Conservation Club Members: Hunt in Tanzania with Kilombero North Safaris https://www.kilomberonorth.com/ Shop Vortex Optics here https://vortexoptics.com/ Visit th...

Episode 426 - Glen Eberle || From Olympic Beginnings

November 16, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour

You might not even know the name ‘Glen Eberle’ or Eberlestock - the outdoor apparel brand he founded. But you can get to know him, who he is, why he chose to set up shop in the hunting space, and more about what he’s done, and all from this episode recored live from the porch of his little ranchette in the Frank Church Wilderness. Support our Conservation Club Members: Hunt in Tanzania with Kilombero North Safaris https://www.kilomberonorth.com/ Shop Vortex Optics here https://vortexoptics...

Episode 425 - Tim Fallon || The Critical Ethics Of Long Range Shooting

November 14, 2023 08:05 - 43 minutes

Owner-Operator of FTW SAAM, a West Texas long range shooting course, with courses ranging up to a mile that held a shooting school Robbie attended (and where Robbie nailed his first 1,000 yard target). The ethos of FTW Ranch is posted all around the property, and Robbie discusses that ethos with Tim in depth on today’s podcast. Support our Conservation Club Members: Hunt in Tanzania with Kilombero North Safaris https://www.kilomberonorth.com/ Shop Vortex Optics here https://vortexoptics.co...

Roundup 114 || Record Short But Still Sharp As Ever!

November 13, 2023 08:05 - 9 minutes

In this extra short Roundup, Robbie and the Buffalo Nickel team recap a recent weekend trip to interview NASCAR legend Richard Childress, and a recap of the recent successful Blood Origins fundraiser. Cliff Gray joins the podcast to discuss his interesting views on wildlife management formed during his decades spent afield as a hunter, outfitter and guide. Everything from opportunity, to access, to the amount of hunters in the field, western mule deer, elk, fishing in Puerto Rico and more is...

Short Truths Ep. 6 - How Many Big Tuskers Are There?

November 10, 2023 08:05 - 4 minutes

The question? Are there only 40 ‘big Tusker’ elephants left in Africa. To answer, we need to define what a big tusker is - which is an Elephant typically defined as a 90 for 100 pound elephant for one tusk. The simple answer is, nobody has data for how many ‘Big Tuskers’ there are on the African continent today. Statistically speaking, though, there should be more than 40. Get the full download in less than 2 minutes in this extra short but sharp Short Truths! Support our Conservation Club M...

Episode 424 - Cliff Gray || Access & Opportunity In The West

November 09, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour

Cliff Gray joins the podcast to discuss his interesting views on wildlife management formed during his decades spent afield as a hunter, outfitter and guide. Everything from opportunity, to access, to the amount of hunters in the field, western mule deer, elk, fishing in Puerto Rico and more is covered in this one, nothing is off limits! Support our Conservation Club Members: Shop Dog & Gun Coffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Visit Big Chino Outfitters https://www.bigchinooutfitters.co...

Short Truths Ep. 5 - Are Rhino’s Decreasing Because Of Hunting

November 03, 2023 07:05 - 5 minutes

Rhinos are one of the most endangered species on the planet that are still hunted in places. Oh man! How can you do that? How can you hunt an endangered species? Isn't that illegal? There are lots of questions that surround Rhinos - but one specifically that keeps coming up - are Rhino populations decreasing because of hunting? Rhino's are being absolutely decimated from poaching throughout Southern Africa. In South Africa and Namibia though there are bastions where Rhino's are flourishing an...

Episode 423 - Eric Jackson || Professional Snowboarder And Brand New Hunter

October 31, 2023 07:05 - 34 minutes

An athlete that has been around on the professional snowboarding circuit most of his adult life, Eric Jackson is also a newly minted hunter. He joins host Robbie in a short and sharp conversation on his conversion to the hunting lifestyle, how growing up in a hunting household affected his decision, and how his journey started in water fowling and culminated in an upcoming attempt at harvesting an elk with a bow.  Support our Conservation Club Members: Visit the Louisiana Acadiana chapter o...

Roundup 113 || On Pushing The Stone Up The Mountain

October 30, 2023 07:05 - 17 minutes

While Cody is off chasing dreams as a fly fishing guide in Colorado, Robbie brings the heat solo once again. On the docket, our first fundraising dinner in Texas, and Robbie recounts the chaos of planning a large charitable event as a scientist-turned-event-organizer. Don’t forget to get involved in our first ever online auction. Bid high and bid often at: https://event.gives/bloodorigins/items  Support our Conservation Club Members: Visit the Louisiana Acadiana chapter of SCI https://laaca...

Short Truths Ep. 4 - What is the status of Leopards in Namibia?

October 27, 2023 07:05 - 4 minutes

Hunting has to be driven by the best available information, and the best available science. Ensuring sustainable take with population estimates is a good way to ensure that hunting is not having a deterimental effect on the population, which, honestly, is the last thing that any hunter wants. The science becomes even more critical when it comes to charismatic megafauna like leopards. So we received the question about leopards in Nambia, specifically "What’s the latest population estimate of l...

Episode 422 - Lindsey Leitelt || A Nonhunter On’Naked And Afraid’?

October 26, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutes

Lindsey Leitelt of ‘Naked and Afraid’ fame and comes to the podcast by way of friend of the show (and fellow ‘Naked and Afraid’ cast member) Kaila Cummings! Lindsey and Robbie discuss what it was like to join ‘Naked and Afraid’ WITHOUT a hunting background, and how her perspectives on hunting were changed even though she remains a nonhunter to this day. Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Sig Sauer here https://www.sigsauer.com/ Hunt with Adam Clements Safaris ...

Episode 421 - Candy Ken || Just Google Him!

October 24, 2023 07:05 - 36 minutes

Go ahead and google ‘Candy Ken’, a TikTok influencer originally of Austria. He joins the Blood Origins podcast to have a conversation about hunting, raw and unfiltered, while sitting in a studio in Los Angeles just before stepping into a studio to get on Candy Ken’s podcast! Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Sig Sauer here https://www.sigsauer.com/ Hunt with Adam Clements Safaris https://safaritrackers.com/ Shop Garland Animal Wellness https://garlandanimalw...

Roundup 112 || Catalina’s deer problem, California mountain lion hunting and more!

October 23, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour

Cody is back from fishing Colorado rivers and taking absolutely terrible photos of big brown trout and graces us with his presence on this week’s roundup. The boys touch base on troublesome deer in Catalina, mountain lion hunting in California and more. Listen until the end for Cody’s super secret fishing spot! Opinion: Activists don’t understand the science of mountain lion hunting and management Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Sig Sauer here https://www.s...

Short Truths Ep. 3 - What Is ‘Ethical’ Hunting?

October 20, 2023 07:05 - 4 minutes

Can you explain how YOU define ‘ethical’? Ethics often comes up in conversations within the hunting community and with fingers pointed at the hunting community - and for the most part both parties say the same thing, "That [insert any hunting practice] is unethical". Ethics, being ethical, is something that is often debated online. Often that discussion boils down to peoples opinions and preferences and rarely does the conversation or discussion focus on ethics. The definition of ethics is yo...

Episode 420 - Travis Thompson || Debating Sustainable Use Of Python And Iguana

October 19, 2023 07:05 - 52 minutes

Travis Thompson, Executive Director of All Florida, returns to the Blood Origins podcast to discuss a difference of opinion with Robbie on a recent trip to Florida over the sustainable use of invasive species of pythons and iguana. Having amicable debates around topics that will promote hunting always leads to good ideas - thats exactly what you will find from today's episode. Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit J Martin Taxidermy https://jmartintaxidermy.com/ ...

Episode 419 - Sean Kilkenny || All About Australian Deer Management

October 17, 2023 07:05 - 49 minutes

Robbie is joined by Sean Kilkenny, the advocacy and deer management director for the Australian Deer Association to talk about the Australian National Feral Deer Management Plan. Sean goes into how deer are managed at the state, rather than federal, level and how that disjointed approach can affect deer management in the nation.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit J Martin Taxidermy https://jmartintaxidermy.com/ Shop Smitty’s Beard Sauce https://smittysbeardsa...

Roundup 111 || Flying Solo With Robbie!

October 16, 2023 07:05 - 33 minutes

Robbie is outright DITCHED by Cody this week so he can galavant around Colorado catching and taking absolutely terrible photos of brown trout. In his absence, Robbie tackles the important news affecting hunting around the world solo, with an update on the Victorian duck hunt, the proposed Colorado hunting ban, the Botswana elephant controversy, ungulate brain worms in moose, and more! Listen in and don’t forget to shoot Cody a message at 620-860-4804 and tell him to take photos in portrait mo...

Short Truths Ep. 2 - Canned Hunts

October 13, 2023 07:05 - 7 minutes

Our new Short Truths Podcast content series is back and Robbie is answering one of the most common questions we field at Blood Origins. What do you think of so-called ‘canned hunting’.  The idea of canned hunting, high fence hunting, what is fair chase is a common set of questions that we get asked. What is the definition of canned hunting? When is high fence hunting ok? Would you ever high fence hunting? Canned hunting really comes down to the eye of the beholder or in this case the person u...

Episode 418 - Lake Pickle || South African High Fence - Ethical or No?

October 12, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes

Lake Pickle, formerly of Primos and now of OnX, and a member of the ‘Blood Origins family’ from the very beginning, joins Robbie to talk about his recent South African hunting trip. The boys discuss the ethics and perceptions of high fences and whether or not, or how they apply to South Africa and dispel some rumors while they’re at it.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit J Martin Taxidermy https://jmartintaxidermy.com/ Shop Smitty’s Beard Sauce https://smitty...

Episode 417 - Ben Jones || Why should you care about a Ruffed Grouse??

October 10, 2023 07:05 - 45 minutes

Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society CEO Ben Jones joins Robbie and the boys get into a bit of a nerdy, science-based discussion on ruffed grouse, why they’re declining, what they need, where they habitate, and more!  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://eberlestock.com/ See more from Blood Origins: https:...

Roundup 110 || West Texas With The Two Matt’s!

October 09, 2023 07:05 - 46 minutes

Robbie is joined by ‘cameraman’ extraordinaire Matt Henry of Saw Box out of Dallas,Texas and Matt Land, one half of Land Unlimited. The boys recount their recent Texas adventures and what it took to get the shot from people to sheep and all the terrain in between.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://eberlestock.com/ Se...

Short Truths Ep. 1 - Do Hunters Choose Violence?

October 06, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes

In this first episode of our new Short Truths Podcast content series, Robbie is answering a commonly asked question - or rather, challenge - that hunters are all too familiar with. Are hunters choosing violence? How far removed from necessity does hunting become a true ‘choice’? Does that affect how we justify hunting? You don't need to hunt anymore, and becuase of that fact, you guys do it to justify violence. So lets explore this answer, what would you say if you got posed that question? Yo...

Episode 416 - Tyler Minton || A Nutritionist’s Perspective

October 05, 2023 07:05 - 47 minutes

Tyler Minton, a nutritionist for UFC fighters and proud hunter has an interesting platform in the public eye and perspective of hunting from the nutritionist’s perspective. From the science behind the nutrition of meat, the value of essentially organic meat, get the ‘why’ behind Tyler’s hunting lifestyle, along with the social media pressures around hunting here! Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.co...

Episode 415 - Barry Howlett || Palace Intrigue Around Australian Duck Hunting Inquiry

October 03, 2023 07:05 - 46 minutes

Barry Howlett, the communications director for SSAA and man with the finger on the pulse of the Victorian duck hunting debacle in Australia, joins Robbie on the Blood Origins podcast to talk about the absolute shenanigans going on around duck hunting in the state of Victoria, Australia. From palace intrigue around the inquiry itself to vote tallies to people crossing party lines to the referendum, it has been a verifiable donnybrook which Barry walks us through from start to finish! Celebrat...

Roundup 109 || EVERYTHING you need to KNOW about Colorado Lion Ban with Dan Gates

October 02, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour

Friend of the show and Colorado hunting policy expert Dan Gates joins the Roundup this week to talk with the boys to clear the air about some misinformation already moving around about the Ballot Initiative and wanted to set the record straight. We talked about the upcoming ballot initiative fight and what it means for hunters and sportsmen not just statewide but around the country. We talked nuance, schedule, and next steps.  Read this week’s articles: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/29...

Short Truths Ep. 0 - Welcome to the Short Truths

September 29, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes

In this new Podcast content series, Robbie will answer questions that we recieve. You cannot begin to imagine the kinds of questions we get through all sorts of mediums - from assine questions, to very thought provoking questions. Some questions keep coming up. We answer all of the questions, and so we thought what better way to connect more with the community than to answer these questions in a podcast form. But not just any podcast form, but one that is always going to be 5 minutes OR LESS....

Episode 414 - Yaari Walker || ‘You must not waste, and you must share.’ 

September 28, 2023 07:05 - 39 minutes

Yup’ik native Alaskan Yaari Walker joins Robbie for a riveting discussion of these traditions that bind us all together and her perspectives as an Alaska native.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://eberlestock.com/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter ...

Episode 413 - Anonymous L || An ‘Anonymous’ Take

September 26, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutes

We’re breaking the mold here a bit and bringing you an ‘anonymous’ podcast by ‘L’. ‘L’ is the wife of a professional hunter in South Africa who does not hunt herself, nor was she raised in that life. With her anonymity, she has the opportunity to share her unique perspectives and perceptions in a lighter and low-pressure manner, which makes for an incredibly intriguing conversation, recorded on-location in South Africa! Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross ...

Roundup 108 || Back to your regularly scheduled Roundup programming

September 25, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour

The boys are BACK with the roundup you all know and love. After catching up on Cody’s fly fishing guiding adventures, they tackle cat hunting in Colorado, bears in New Jersey, Wyoming deer tags, and more. Show some love and encourage Cody to come back for more! And don’t be sure to text in your thoughts on Cody’s performance without his signature tequila. Check out this week’s articles: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/09/14/new-jersey-panel-that-approves-the-bear-hunt-has-too-many-hunters...

Episode 412 - Kaila Cummings || Naked And Afraid 

September 21, 2023 07:05 - 43 minutes

Knife-maker and survivalist and 4-time Naked and Afraid contestant Kaila Cummings joins the show to discuss what happens to people when they’re stuck in a survival-type situation and how hunting plays a crucial role in fulfilling the need to feed yourself.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://eberlestock.com/ See more f...

Episode 411 - ‘Mace’ Curran || Fighter Jets and Hunting - An Unlikely Pair.

September 19, 2023 07:05 - 42 minutes

Recently retired F16 fighter pilot, keynote speaker and author Michelle ‘Mace’ Curran joins Robbie on this week’s show to talk about her life outdoors, from deer hunting with her dad to mountaineering today and what it has meant to her through her career in the Air Force and beyond.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Cross Continent Expeditions https://crosscontinentexpeditions.com/ Shop Bergara here https://www.bergara.online/us/ Visit Eberlestock https://e...

Episode 410 - Paul Rosolie || What Is Wildlife Conservation?

September 14, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour

Robbie is joined by wildlife conservationist Paul Rosolie for a conversation . Two different individuals from two different elements of the wildlife conservation world coming together with the same goal. Give it a listen. Learn more about Paul’s work at www.junglekeepers.com  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Global Hunters Coalition https://globalhunterscoalition.org/ Thank you to Trout Stream Studios for joining our Conservation Club!  Visit the Rack Hub w...

Episode 409 - Marilet Louw || Down To The Wire

September 12, 2023 12:52 - 40 minutes

Down To The Wire co-founder Marilet Louw joins the podcast this week to share the DTTW story, from a kitchen floor in South Africa with her mates to what it is today, Robbie and Marilet dive deep into the company, the origins behind it, and the yeoman’s job it does that is putting back money to help wildlife.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Global Hunters Coalition https://globalhunterscoalition.org/ Thank you to Trout Stream Studios for joining our Conser...

Episode 408 - SIKA Foundation || Hunter-led Conservation In New Zealand

September 07, 2023 07:05 - 50 minutes

Cam Speedy is a force of nature in New Zealand. The heartbeat of the SIKA Foundation, he volunteers his time to go into the mountains where the Sika deer were originally released to run trap lines to protect New Zealand’s national duck. Blood Origins, through Bergara International, was proud to fund a trap line to protect the national duck of New Zealand with SIKA and a lot of their 2023 work. Listen to more about their incredible work! Please thank Bergara and Bergara International for stepp...

Episode 407 - Rachel Nuwer || Africa’s Conservation Conundrum

September 05, 2023 07:05 - 34 minutes

Brooklyn Journalist Rachel Nuwer joins Robbie to discuss a lengthy piece on trophy hunting in Africa and what 4 years of research into the sport yielded her. You can find the piece in Biographic, called, “Africa’s Conservation Conundrum: The Trophy Hunting Industry In Africa Is Dying, And That Should Concern All Of Us”.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Global Hunters Coalition https://globalhunterscoalition.org/ Thank you to Trout Stream Studios for joining...

Roundup 107 || Invasive Species Leather And Python Hunting

September 04, 2023 07:05 - 56 minutes

Robbie, the Slots Media boys and fellow hunter Francesca Ritchie bring this week’s roundup to you from sunny south Florida, an absolute sauna to the Slots Media boys and their thick English blood. Francesca is the owner and founder of Teton Leather where she uses invasive species leather to make art. The group recounts their python hunting adventure, highlights of two weeks on the road, and more. Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins Visit Global Hunters Coalition https...

Episode 406 - Wapiti Foundation || The New Zealand Elk

August 31, 2023 07:05 - 50 minutes

Roy Sloan (the new Executive Director) and Adam Fairmaid (the Chairman of the Board) of the Fjordland Wapiti Foundation out of New Zealand join the podcast to talk about the conservation of New Zealand’s introduced game species and why they do what they do recorded on-location from a hut in the Fjordland of New Zealand.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins DSC South Texas https://www.dscsouthtexas.org/ Walther Arms https://waltherarms.com/ Rocky Mountain Goat Allian...

Episode 405 - Ben Chapple || What If Wildlife Tourists Stopped Visiting Africa Tomorrow?

August 29, 2023 07:05 - 58 minutes

Ben Chapple, a PhD student with the Zoological Society of London, joins Robbie to discuss his thesis of the effects of climate change and tourism on wildlife in Africa - and wild dogs in Kenya, specifically. A non-hunter who’s not a fan of hunting ‘for fun’, he’s the perfect guy to have this conversation with - about the reality of conservation work in Africa and how hunting fits in there and around the world.  Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins DSC South Texas https...

Roundup 106 || 'Mad as a bag of bees' with Slots Media

August 28, 2023 07:05 - 35 minutes

Slots Media boys are back by popular demand, joining on location from Florida with Robbie. The Boys discuss New Mexico, Robbie’s obsession with Cinnamon Toast Crunch over ‘more regular’ cereal alternatives, Robbie getting put through the ringer training with a 10 time Crossfit Games Champ, and more! Celebrating new Conservation Club members of Blood Origins DSC South Texas https://www.dscsouthtexas.org/ Walther Arms https://waltherarms.com/ Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance https://goatallianc...

Episode 404 - Bowhunting Only || Lunch, Goats, and Milo Sandwiches!

August 24, 2023 07:05 - 58 minutes

Nick Morton and Jack Crick, two Australians (and Blood Origins supporters!) who run a brick and mortar store outside of Newcastle in New South Wales called Bowhunting Only, are recorded-live with Robbie this week from a shack in New South Wales moments after Jack has cooked the crew up a truly rich goat tenderloin and talk about the boys’ hunt! Shoutout to our Conservation Club Members! Shop Southern Trapper here https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/ Join SCI Michigan https://www.scimichigan...

Episode 403 - Francesca Cuell || A Kitchen Detox

August 22, 2023 07:05 - 45 minutes

Francesca Cuell is a nutritionist out of the UK who runs the Kitchen Detox, focusing on the intersection of health, food and nutrition. Francesca believes a hunter-gatherer lifestyle fits with who we are as humans, and she shares with Robbie her take on hunting as a future (not current) hunter. Shoutout to our Conservation Club Members! Shop Southern Trapper here https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/ Join SCI Michigan https://www.scimichigan.org/ Support our new Member, Cranbrook Toyota htt...

Roundup 105 || Celebrating The World Premiere of LION HEART

August 21, 2023 07:05 - 40 minutes

Cody and Robbie come at you recorded-live from just moments after the world premiere of Lion Heart. The boys discuss Cody’s menial tasks for the night, what it takes to be the best space bar operator in Fremont County, Colorado, what’s next for the Lionheart film, and a recap of the big night! Shoutout to our Conservation Club Members! Shop Southern Trapper here https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/ Join SCI Michigan https://www.scimichigan.org/ Support our new Member, Cranbrook Toyota http...