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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2022 AVA Digital awards Gold Winner; Category: Audio Production / Radio | Audio Production/Radio | Podcast
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2023 Davey Awards: Features-Branded – Series: Silver
2023 Davey Awards: Features-Best Co-Hosts: Silver
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2024 AVA Gold; Audio Production/Radio/Podcast
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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
A pril 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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F ebruary 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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O ctober 28, 2023 – Bill Stransky, Executive Director, Texas R.I.C.E. (Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the Environment)
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O ctober 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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S eptember 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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A ugust 26, 2023 – Kyle Green ; The Greenway Outdoors
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A ugust 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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J une, 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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M ay 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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M arch 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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F ebruary 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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