The AWARD-WINNING radio show/podcast featuring Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar and Co-Host Ramon Robles. Join them as they engage in conversations with guests from various backgrounds in the outdoor world. Great discussions, news, hunting legislation updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs each Saturday, 6am-7am CDT on KPRC AM 950, a Houston iHeartMedia station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, and Spreaker. Subscribe, Rate, Review & Share!
ADVERTISE! Interested in advertising on the program? Check out the media kit below and contact Joe Betar for more info! [email protected]
Media Kit
2022 AVA Digital awards Gold Winner; Category: Audio Production / Radio | Audio Production/Radio | Podcast
2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Winner; Category: Non-Profit/Podcast
2022 Marcom Gold Winner; Category: VIDEO/AUDIO | AUDIO/RADIO | PODCAST
2022 Gold Davey Award winner – PODCAST General/Education
2023 NYX/Marcom Silver Winner; Non-Profit/Podcast
2023 Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA); W3 Awards; Gold: Podcast>General Series-Associations; Silver: Podcast>Best Co-Hosts
2023 Davey Awards: Features-Branded – Series: Silver
2023 Davey Awards: Features-Best Co-Hosts: Silver
2023 Davey Awards: Podcast Series-Educational: Silver
Subscribe!
Do you have a question you want to be answered on the air? Ask Hunting Matters!
Submit a Question Here
EPISODES
Click on each link to view the guest bio or to listen to the episode after it has aired.
December 16, 2023 – Michael G. Sabbeth; The Honorable Hunter December 9, 2023 – Dr. Ed Ashby, Ashby Bowhunting Foundation December 2, 2023 – Rick Franco; Four Branches Bourbon Guest Bio
November 18, 2023 – Corey Meyer, Founder, Steelhead Outdoors Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
November 11, 2023 – Anthony Thomas of Thomas Cattle and Catering Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
O ctober 28, 2023 – Bill Stransky, Executive Director, Texas R.I.C.E. (Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the Environment) Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
O ctober 21, 2023 – Derek Ham, HSCF Lifetime member and member the HSCF Board of Directors Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
October 7, 2023 – Hunting 101; Ramon & Joe Discuss the Basics of Hunting Listen to the Episode
September 30, 2023 – Amanda M. Veals Dutt, PhD Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
September 23, 2023 – Dr. James Derr, Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology & Genetics at Texas A&M University Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
S eptember 16, 2023 – Gib Surles, HSCF Sporting Clays Tournament Chair Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
September 2, 2023 – Ramon and Joe Discuss Alaska Listen to the Episode
A ugust 26, 2023 – Kyle Green ; The Greenway Outdoors Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
A ugust 19, 2023 – Kile Jones, Apex Ammunition Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
August 5, 2023 – Jeff Garrett, HSCF Lie Member, HSCF Board Member, HSCF Membership Chair, HSCF Grants Chair Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
July 29, 2023 – Brandon Maddox, CEO, Silencer Central Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
July 22, 2023 – Brian Anderson; The Tick Terminator Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
July 8, 2023 – Dan Schultz, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Non-Typical, Inc. (Cuddeback) Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
July 1, 2023 – Mark Olis, Moultrie Content Marketing Manager Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
June, 24 2023 – Danny Shaw, Executive Director of Operation Game Thief Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
June, 17 2023 – Kevin Ormston, HSCF Past President and Life Member Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
J une, 10 2023 – Hunting and the Movies with Joe & Ramon Listen to the Episode
June, 3 2023 – Nick Skally, FORLOH VP, Marketing & eCommerce Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
May 27, 2023 – Edward J. Hudson of Wild Strongholds Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
M ay 20, 2023 – Jens Krogh, VP, Marketing & Product Development, Walther Arms Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
May 13, 2023 – Curt Melcher, Director, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
May 6, 2023 – Chase Glenn, Director of Business Development, SilencerCo Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
April 28, 2023 – Eydin Hansen, Umarex Airguns ProStaff Member & American Airgunner TV Cast Member Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
April 21, 2023 – Wesley Newman, Conservation Director, Coastal Prairie Conservancy Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
April 15, 2023 – Mike Swartzentruber, Co-Founder, Hunter’s Blend Coffee Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
April 8, 2023 – Brian Murphy, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at HuntStand Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
April 1, 2023 – Christian C. Hogg, Fiocchi USA Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
M arch 25, 2023 – Mike Slinkard, President, HECS LLC Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
March 11, 2023 – Peter Churchbourne, Director HLF, NRA Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
March 4, 2023 – Mark Huelsing, Exo Mtn Gear Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
February 25, 2023 – Larry McCoy, The Outdoor Group Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
F ebruary 18, 2023 – Tim Richardson, Government Affairs Director, Wildlife Forever Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
February 11, 2023 – Jason Wilson, CEO, Primary & Founder, LUCID Optics Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
February 4, 2023 – Jake Roach, President & Co-Founder, QuiteKat E-Bikes Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
January 28, 2023 – Joel Hodgdon, Marketing Director, Remington Ammunition Guest Bio Listen to the Episode
January 14, 2023 – HSCF 2023 Convention Episode Info Listen to Episode
January 7, 2023 – Will Coggin, Managing Director, Center for Consumer Freedom Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 17 , 2022 – Tony Schoonen, CEO, the Boone and Crockett Club Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 10 , 2022 – Annie Farrell, District Biologist (TX, OK, KS, & NE), National Wild Turkey Federation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 3, 2022 – Mark Hennelly, Vice President of Advocacy, California Waterfowl Association Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 26 , 2022 – Kerrie C. Romero, Executive Director – New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 19 , 2022 – Jamison Smith of The Gun Cleaners-Houston Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 5 , 2022 – Justin Dreibelbis, CEO, TWA and TWA Foundation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 30 , 2022 – Ted Koch, Ted Nugent, and Larry Weishuhn Guest Bios Listen to Episode
October 22 , 2022 – Dakotah Richardson, Beretta Gallery Dallas Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 15 , 2022 – Land Tawney, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 8 , 2022 – Brett Jepsen of Target Rich Environment Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 1 , 2022 – Sue Tidwell, Author, “Cries of the Savanna” Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 24 , 2022 – Brandon Maddox, CEO; Silencer Central Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 17 , 2022 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 10 , 2022 – Mario Kalpou of Man Eats Wild Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 3, 2022 – Monte Long, XS Sights Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 27, 2022 – Chris Williams, Williams Knife Company Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 20, 2022 – Matt Loessin, Vara Ranch Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 13, 2022 – Jason Lonsberry, CEO, and Jared Lewis, COO of Apex Ammunition Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 6, 2022 – Aidan Stokes, Aidan The Hunter Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 30, 2022 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 23, 2022 – John Jones, Lochow Ranch Pond & Lake Management Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 16, 2022 – Dustin Knutson, Co-Owner, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 9, 2022 – Marcus Hutsen, Patriot Coolers Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 2, 2022 – PJ Carleton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 25, 2022 – Will deRover, Beartrack Outfitters & Bearbeans Coffee Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 18, 2022 – Kevin Dougherty, Greater Houston Sports Club Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 11, 2022 – Ben Masters, Documentary Filmmaker Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 4, 2022 – Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 28, 2022 – Heather Kelly, Heather’s Choice Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 21, 2022 – Ross Melinchuk, Executive Director of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 14, 2022 – Heidi Rao, TPWD Hunter Education Program & Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; Part 2 Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 7, 2022 – Larry Weishuhn, Mr. Whitetail Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 30, 2022 – Heidi Rao, TPWD Hunter Education Program & Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; Part 1 Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 23, 2022 – Chester Moore, Award-Winning Wildlife Journalist & Conservationist Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 16, 2022 – Jens Krogh, ice President of Marketing and Product Development, Walther Arms Inc. Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 9, 2022 – David Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 2, 2022 – Jeff Birmingham, 2021-2022 HSCF President Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 26, 2022 – Susan & David Kalich, HSCF Youth Program Coordinators Guest Bios Listen to Episode
March 19, 2022 – Kyle Smith, Revital Outdoors Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 12, 2022 – Dr. Seth Lawrence PT, DPT; Life Prescribed Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 5, 2022 – David M. Wirth, Co-Founder, Arcflash Labs, LLC Guest Bio Listen to Episode
February 26, 2022 – Harding Bush, Global Rescue Guest Bio Listen to Episode
February 19, 2022 – Adam Whitehead, CEO, Buddy Outdoors Guest Bio Listen to Episode
February 12, 2022 – Dan Forster, Vice President & Chief Conservation Officer, Archery Trade Association Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 21, 2022 – Jim Willis, Founder & President of the Wildlife Habitat Federation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 15, 2022 – John Whitehurst, Sauvignon John Wines Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 8, 2022 – Cole Cushman, Gun & Trophy Insurance Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 18, 2021 – Shawn Gray, TPWD Mule Deer and Pronghorn Program Leader Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 11, 2021 – Tim Herald, Worldwide Trophy Adventures Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 4, 2021 – Darrell Kainer, HSCF Live Auction Chairperson Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 27, 2021 – Jamison Smith, The Gun Cleaners-Houston Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 20 , 2021 – Lance Hendershot, Hendershot’s Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 13 , 2021 – Ryan Spinks, QuiteKat E-Bikes Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 6 , 2021 – Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 30 , 2021 – Mike Jaster, Athena Gun Club Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 23 , 2021 – Steve Hall, TPWD Hunter Education Coordinator Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 16 , 2021 – Dan Pastorini, Former NFL QB Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 9, 2021 – Brian Gilroy, Wildlife Partners Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 2, 2021 – Will Morgan, Marketing Director, Outdoor Edge Knives & Tools Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 25, 2021 – Chris Dorsey, The ‘Brand Father’ Of Outdoor Television Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 11, 2021 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 4, 2021 – Bryan Koontz, Founder and CEO, Guidefitter Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 28, 2021 – Jim Liberatore, Past President and CEO, Outdoor Sportsman Group Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 21, 2021 – Hector Villarreal, CEO, LUCHO Holdings Inc. Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 14, 2021 – Kirk Evans & Emily Taylor, U.S. LawShield Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 7, 2021 – Eric Miller, Centerfire Rifle and Component Product Manager, Federal and Speer Ammunition Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 31, 2021 – Jody Simpson, HSCF Gazelles Chairperson Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 17, 2021 – Derek Ham, HSCF Sporting Clays Tournament Chairperson Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 10, 2021 – Gary Roberson, Burnham Bros. Game Calls Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 3, 2021 – Willard Franklin III, 4-W’s Fishing Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 26, 2021 – Brian Spicer, Host, No Limits Hunting TV Show Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 19, 2021 – Gray N. Thornton, President, CEO, The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 12, 2021 – Carly Brasseux, CEO & Founder, Miss Pursuit Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 29, 2021 – Andrew Buchanan, Host, This Is Africa 5 Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 22, 2021 – Bruno Rosich, Professional Hunter & Outfitter-Spain Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 15, 2021 – Ted Nugent Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 8, 2021 – John Shepperd, Executive Director, Texas Foundation for Conservation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
May 1, 2021 – Michael Ambrose, HSCF Life Member; SEAL Team 1 Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 24, 2021 – Chip Whittrock, Founder, Sportsmen’s Business Alliance, LLC Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 17, 2021 – Nelli Williams, Alaska Director for Trout Unlimited & Guest Bio Listen to Episode
April 10 , 2021 – Andy Techmanski, Founder, FORLOH Technical Apparel Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 27, 2021 – Dustin Knutson, Co-Owner, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 20, 2021 – Trey White, HSCF Convention Chairperson Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 13, 2021 – Aaron Davidson, President & CEO, GUNWERKS Guest Bio Listen to Episode
March 6, 2021 – Hon. Bill Brewster, United States Head of Delegation, IUCN Guest Bio Listen to Episode
February 27, 2021 – Mike Boone, Texas Game Warden & Austin Taylor, Program Manager, TPWF’s Gear Up for Game Wardens Program Guest Bios Listen to Episode
February 13, 2021 – David Yeates, CEO, Texas Wildlife Association Guest Bio Listen to Episode
February 6, 2021 – Dr. Matthew Hughes, Engagement Manager, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation; Stewards of the Wild program Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 30, 2021 – Brad Luttrell, Founder, GoWild Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 23, 2021 – Aurelia Skipwith, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 16, 2021 – Pat Murray, CCA Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 9, 2021 – Evan Heusinkveld, President/CEO, Sportsmen’s Alliance Guest Bio Listen to Episode
January 2, 2021 – Matt Pyle, HSCF President, 2020-2021 Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 26, 2020 – Tim Richardson, Government Affairs Director, Wildlife Forever Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 19, 2020 – Kevin Paulson, Founder, Huntinglife.com Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 12, 2020 – Dan Garrison, Founder, Garrison Brothers Distillery Guest Bio Listen to Episode
December 5, 2020 – Blake Henning, RMEF Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 28, 2020 – JD Burrows, HSCF President Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 21, 2020 – Kevin Welborn, Director of Marketing, Sales & Guest Services, Joshua Creek Ranch Guest Bio Listen to Episode
November 14, 2020 – Joe & Ramon Listen to Episode
November 7, 2020 – Hunter & Griff Jaggard, FireDisc Grills Guest Bios Listen to Episode
October 31, 2020 – Tyler Sharp, CEO, Editor in Chief, Modern Huntsman Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 24, 2020 – Scott Reynolds, MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 17, 2020 – Barret Simpson, Conroe Taxidermy Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 10, 2020 – Tim Knesik & Mike Tippit, Capital Farm Credit Guest Bio Listen to Episode
October 3, 2020 – Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 26, 2020 – Land Tawney, President/CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 19, 2020 – Lucas Hoge, Country Music Artist & Host, Hoge Wild Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 12, 2020 – Jeff Birmingham, HSCF President Guest Bio Listen to Episode
September 5, 2020 – Barret Simpson, Conroe Taxidermy Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 29, 2020 – Jason Evans, CEO, The Blaser Group Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 22, 2020 – Rob Wallace, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Parks Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 15, 2020 – Stephen Hunter, NY Times Best Selling Author Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 8, 2020 – Jon LaCorte, TRACT Optics Guest Bio Listen to Episode
August 1, 2020 – Lloyd Love, Outdoor Education Teacher, Pasadena Memorial High School Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 25, 2020 – Kristi Heuring, Chief Marketing Officer, Everest.com Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 18, 2020 – Jeff Crane, President, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 11, 2020 – Luke Hilgemann, President & CEO, Hunter Nation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
July 4, 2020 – Rob Neilson, Ashby Bowhunting Foundation Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 27, 2020 – Chester Moore, Award-Winning Wildlife Journalist & Conservationist Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 20, 2020 – Zach Stinson, U.S. Marine Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 13, 2020 – Jack Carr, NY Times Bestselling Author Guest Bio Listen to Episode
June 6, 2020 – Razor Dobbs, Razor Dobbs Alive Guest Bio Listen to Episode
The AWARD-WINNING radio show/podcast featuring Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar and Co-Host Ramon Robles. Join them as they engage in conversations with guests from various backgrounds in the outdoor world. Great discussions, news, hunting legislation updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs each Saturday, 6am-7am CDT on KPRC AM 950, a Houston iHeartMedia station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, and Spreaker. Subscribe, Rate, Review & Share!
