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Hunting Matters

An acclaimed podcast celebrating the wonders of the great outdoors. Join hosts Joe Betar, Executive Director of HSCF, and Houston media personality Ramon Robles as they delve into captivating discussions with a diverse array of guests. From hunting and fishing to sport shooting, conservation, policy, and even culinary arts, this podcast covers it all.

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2023 Davey Awards: Features-Best Co-Hosts: Silver

2023 Davey Awards: Podcast Series-Educational: Silver 

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EPISODES

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April 27, 2024 – Chester Moore


April 20, 2024 – Bruce C. Frederick, PG, PhD; Peace Corps volunteer – Mexico


April 13, 2024 – Nic De Castro, Founder and CEO of LandTrust


April 6, 2024 – Willard Franklin; Four W’s Fishing


March 9, 2024 – Jon LaCorte, Co-Founder, TRACT Optics

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February 24, 2024 – Heidi Lyn Rao; TPWD Hunter Education Specialist for Southeast Texas and Statewide Becoming an Outdoorswoman Coordinator

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February 17, 2024 – Chris Dorsey, The ‘Brand Father’ Of Outdoor Television

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February 3, 2024 – Dani Farris + Sarah Hall; MidwayUSA Foundation

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January 20, 2024 – Dakotah Richardson; National Sales Manager for RC Cartridges

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January 13, 2024 – James Lofton; HSCF Convention Chairperson, HSCF Board member, and HSCF President-Elect

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December 16, 2023 – Michael G. Sabbeth; The Honorable Hunter

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December 9, 2023 – Dr. Ed Ashby,  Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

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December 2, 2023 – Rick Franco; Four Branches Bourbon

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November 18, 2023 – Corey Meyer, Founder, Steelhead Outdoors

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November 11, 2023 – Anthony Thomas of Thomas Cattle and Catering

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October 28, 2023 – Bill Stransky, Executive Director, Texas R.I.C.E. (Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the Environment)

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October 21, 2023 – Derek Ham, HSCF Lifetime member and member the HSCF Board of Directors

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October 7, 2023 – Hunting 101; Ramon & Joe Discuss the Basics of Hunting

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September 30, 2023 – Amanda M. Veals Dutt, PhD

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September 23, 2023 – Dr. James Derr, Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology & Genetics at Texas A&M University

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September 16, 2023 – Gib Surles, HSCF Sporting Clays Tournament Chair

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September 2, 2023 – Ramon and Joe Discuss Alaska

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August 26, 2023 – Kyle Green; The Greenway Outdoors

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August 19, 2023 – Kile Jones, Apex Ammunition

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August 5, 2023 – Jeff Garrett, HSCF Lie Member, HSCF Board Member, HSCF Membership Chair, HSCF Grants Chair

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July 29, 2023 – Brandon Maddox, CEO, Silencer Central

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July 22, 2023 – Brian Anderson; The Tick Terminator

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July 8, 2023 – Dan Schultz, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Non-Typical, Inc. (Cuddeback) 

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July 1, 2023 – Mark Olis, Moultrie Content Marketing Manager

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June, 24 2023 – Danny Shaw, Executive Director of Operation Game Thief

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June, 17 2023 – Kevin Ormston, HSCF Past President and Life Member

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June, 10 2023 – Hunting and the Movies with Joe & Ramon

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June, 3 2023 – Nick Skally, FORLOH VP, Marketing & eCommerce

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May 27, 2023 – Edward J. Hudson of Wild Strongholds

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May 20, 2023 – Jens Krogh, VP, Marketing & Product Development, Walther Arms

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May 13, 2023 – Curt Melcher, Director, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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May 6, 2023 – Chase Glenn, Director of Business Development, SilencerCo

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April 28, 2023 – Eydin Hansen, Umarex Airguns ProStaff Member & American Airgunner TV Cast Member

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April 21, 2023 – Wesley Newman, Conservation Director, Coastal Prairie Conservancy

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April 15, 2023 – Mike Swartzentruber, Co-Founder, Hunter’s Blend Coffee

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April 8, 2023 – Brian Murphy, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at HuntStand

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April 1, 2023 – Christian C. Hogg, Fiocchi USA

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March 25, 2023 – Mike Slinkard, President, HECS LLC

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March 11, 2023 – Peter Churchbourne, Director HLF, NRA

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March 4, 2023 – Mark Huelsing, Exo Mtn Gear

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February 25, 2023 – Larry McCoy, The Outdoor Group

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February 18, 2023 – Tim Richardson, Government Affairs Director, Wildlife Forever

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February 11, 2023 – Jason Wilson, CEO, Primary & Founder, LUCID Optics

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February 4, 2023 – Jake Roach, President & Co-Founder, QuiteKat E-Bikes

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January 28, 2023 – Joel Hodgdon, Marketing Director, Remington Ammunition

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January 14, 2023 – HSCF 2023 Convention

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January 7, 2023 – Will Coggin, Managing Director, Center for Consumer Freedom

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December 17, 2022 – Tony Schoonen, CEO, the Boone and Crockett Club

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December 10, 2022 – Annie Farrell, District Biologist (TX, OK, KS, & NE), National Wild Turkey Federation

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December 3, 2022 – Mark Hennelly, Vice President of Advocacy, California Waterfowl Association

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November 26, 2022 – Kerrie C. Romero, Executive Director – New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides

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November 19, 2022 – Jamison Smith of The Gun Cleaners-Houston 

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November 5, 2022 – Justin Dreibelbis, CEO, TWA and TWA Foundation 

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October 30, 2022 – Ted Koch, Ted Nugent, and Larry Weishuhn

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October 22, 2022 – Dakotah Richardson, Beretta Gallery Dallas 

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October 15, 2022 – Land Tawney, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

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October 8, 2022 – Brett Jepsen of Target Rich Environment  

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October 1, 2022 – Sue Tidwell, Author, “Cries of the Savanna” 

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September 24, 2022 – Brandon Maddox, CEO; Silencer Central 

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September 17, 2022 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer 

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September 10, 2022 – Mario Kalpou of Man Eats Wild

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September 3, 2022 – Monte Long, XS Sights

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August 27, 2022 – Chris Williams, Williams Knife Company 

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August 20, 2022 – Matt Loessin, Vara Ranch

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August 13, 2022 – Jason Lonsberry, CEO, and Jared Lewis, COO of Apex Ammunition

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August 6, 2022 – Aidan Stokes, Aidan The Hunter

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July 30, 2022 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer 

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July 23, 2022 – John Jones, Lochow Ranch Pond & Lake Management

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July 16, 2022 – Dustin Knutson, Co-Owner, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks 

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July 9, 2022 – Marcus Hutsen, Patriot Coolers

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July 2, 2022 – PJ Carleton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation 

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June 25, 2022 – Will deRover, Beartrack Outfitters & Bearbeans Coffee

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June 18, 2022 – Kevin Dougherty, Greater Houston Sports Club

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June 11, 2022 – Ben Masters, Documentary Filmmaker

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June 4, 2022 – Chris Horton, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation 

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May 28, 2022 – Heather Kelly, Heather’s Choice 

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May 21, 2022 – Ross Melinchuk, Executive Director of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA)

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May 14, 2022 – Heidi Rao, TPWD Hunter Education Program & Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; Part 2

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May 7, 2022 – Larry Weishuhn, Mr. Whitetail

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April 30, 2022 – Heidi Rao, TPWD Hunter Education Program & Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; Part 1

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April 23, 2022 – Chester Moore, Award-Winning Wildlife Journalist & Conservationist

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April 16, 2022 – Jens Krogh, ice President of Marketing and Product Development, Walther Arms Inc.

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April 9, 2022 – David Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News

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April 2, 2022 – Jeff Birmingham, 2021-2022 HSCF President 

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March 26, 2022 – Susan & David Kalich, HSCF Youth Program Coordinators

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March 19, 2022 – Kyle Smith, Revital Outdoors

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March 12, 2022 – Dr. Seth Lawrence PT, DPT; Life Prescribed 

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March 5, 2022 – David M. Wirth, Co-Founder, Arcflash Labs, LLC

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February 26, 2022 – Harding Bush, Global Rescue

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February 19, 2022 – Adam Whitehead, CEO, Buddy Outdoors

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February 12, 2022 – Dan Forster, Vice President & Chief Conservation Officer, Archery Trade Association

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January 21, 2022 – Jim Willis, Founder & President of the Wildlife Habitat Federation

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January 15, 2022 – John Whitehurst, Sauvignon John Wines

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January 8, 2022 – Cole Cushman, Gun & Trophy Insurance

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December 18, 2021 – Shawn Gray, TPWD Mule Deer and Pronghorn Program Leader

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December 11, 2021 – Tim Herald, Worldwide Trophy Adventures

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December 4, 2021 – Darrell Kainer, HSCF Live Auction Chairperson 

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November 27, 2021 – Jamison Smith, The Gun Cleaners-Houston 

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November 20, 2021 – Lance Hendershot, Hendershot’s

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November 13, 2021 – Ryan Spinks, QuiteKat E-Bikes

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November 6, 2021 – Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef

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October 30, 2021 – Mike Jaster, Athena Gun Club 

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October 23, 2021 – Steve Hall, TPWD Hunter Education Coordinator

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October 16, 2021 – Dan Pastorini, Former NFL QB

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October 9, 2021 – Brian Gilroy, Wildlife Partners

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October 2, 2021 – Will Morgan, Marketing Director, Outdoor Edge Knives & Tools

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September 25, 2021 – Chris Dorsey, The ‘Brand Father’ Of Outdoor Television

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September 11, 2021 – Mike Arnold, Research Scientist and Outdoor Writer

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September 4, 2021 – Bryan Koontz, Founder and CEO, Guidefitter

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August 28, 2021 – Jim Liberatore, Past President and CEO, Outdoor Sportsman Group

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August 21, 2021 – Hector Villarreal, CEO, LUCHO Holdings Inc.

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August 14, 2021 – Kirk Evans & Emily Taylor, U.S. LawShield

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August 7, 2021 – Eric Miller, Centerfire Rifle and Component Product Manager, Federal and Speer Ammunition

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July 31, 2021 – Jody Simpson, HSCF Gazelles Chairperson 

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July 17, 2021 – Derek Ham, HSCF Sporting Clays Tournament Chairperson 

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July 10, 2021 – Gary Roberson, Burnham Bros. Game Calls

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July 3, 2021 – Willard Franklin III, 4-W’s Fishing 

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June 26, 2021 – Brian Spicer, Host, No Limits Hunting TV Show

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June 19, 2021 – Gray N. Thornton, President, CEO, The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF)

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June 12, 2021 – Carly Brasseux, CEO & Founder, Miss Pursuit

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May 29, 2021 – Andrew Buchanan, Host, This Is Africa 5

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May 22, 2021 – Bruno Rosich, Professional Hunter & Outfitter-Spain 

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May 15, 2021 – Ted Nugent

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May 8, 2021 – John Shepperd, Executive Director, Texas Foundation for Conservation

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May 1, 2021 – Michael Ambrose, HSCF Life Member; SEAL Team 1

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April 24, 2021 – Chip Whittrock, Founder, Sportsmen’s Business Alliance, LLC

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April 17, 2021 – Nelli Williams, Alaska Director for Trout Unlimited &
Tia Shoemaker, Registered Alaskan Hunting Guide

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April 10, 2021 – Andy Techmanski, Founder, FORLOH Technical Apparel

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March 27, 2021 – Dustin Knutson, Co-Owner, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

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March 20, 2021 – Trey White, HSCF Convention Chairperson 

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March 13, 2021 – Aaron Davidson, President & CEO, GUNWERKS

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March 6, 2021 – Hon. Bill Brewster, United States Head of Delegation, IUCN

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February 27, 2021 – Mike Boone, Texas Game Warden & Austin Taylor, Program Manager, TPWF’s Gear Up for Game Wardens Program

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February 13, 2021 – David Yeates, CEO, Texas Wildlife Association

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February 6, 2021 – Dr. Matthew Hughes, Engagement Manager, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation; Stewards of the Wild program

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January 30, 2021 – Brad Luttrell, Founder, GoWild 

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January 23, 2021 – Aurelia Skipwith, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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January 16, 2021 – Pat Murray, CCA

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January 9, 2021 – Evan Heusinkveld, President/CEO, Sportsmen’s Alliance

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January 2, 2021 – Matt Pyle, HSCF President, 2020-2021

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December 26, 2020 – Tim Richardson, Government Affairs Director, Wildlife Forever

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December 19, 2020 – Kevin Paulson, Founder, Huntinglife.com

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December 12, 2020 – Dan Garrison, Founder, Garrison Brothers Distillery

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December 5, 2020 – Blake Henning, RMEF

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November 28, 2020 – JD Burrows, HSCF President

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November 21, 2020 – Kevin Welborn, Director of Marketing, Sales & Guest Services, Joshua Creek Ranch 

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November 14, 2020 – Joe & Ramon

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November 7, 2020 – Hunter & Griff Jaggard, FireDisc Grills 

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October 31, 2020 – Tyler Sharp, CEO, Editor in Chief, Modern Huntsman

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October 24, 2020 – Scott Reynolds, MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director

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October 17, 2020 – Barret Simpson, Conroe Taxidermy

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October 10, 2020 – Tim Knesik & Mike Tippit, Capital Farm Credit

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October 3, 2020 – Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director 

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September 26, 2020 – Land Tawney, President/CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

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September 19, 2020 – Lucas Hoge, Country Music Artist & Host, Hoge Wild

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September 12, 2020 – Jeff Birmingham, HSCF President 

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September 5, 2020 – Barret Simpson, Conroe Taxidermy

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August 29, 2020 – Jason Evans, CEO, The Blaser Group

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August 22, 2020 – Rob Wallace, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Parks

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August 15, 2020 – Stephen Hunter, NY Times Best Selling Author 

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August 8, 2020 – Jon LaCorte, TRACT Optics 

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August 1, 2020 – Lloyd Love, Outdoor Education Teacher, Pasadena Memorial High School

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July 25, 2020 – Kristi Heuring, Chief Marketing Officer, Everest.com 

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July 18, 2020 – Jeff Crane, President, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation 

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July 11, 2020 – Luke Hilgemann, President & CEO, Hunter Nation

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July 4, 2020 – Rob Neilson, Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

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June 27, 2020 – Chester Moore, Award-Winning Wildlife Journalist & Conservationist

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June 20, 2020 – Zach Stinson, U.S. Marine 

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June 13, 2020 – Jack Carr, NY Times Bestselling Author

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June 6, 2020 – Razor Dobbs, Razor Dobbs Alive 

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