Episodes

  • A Critical Moment for Public Lands and How We Can Respond: A Conversation with Congressman Gabe Vasquez

    A Critical Moment for Public Lands and How We Can Respond: A Conversation with Congressman Gabe Vasquez
    Jun 25 2025
    This week, during one of the most perilous times for public lands in recent memory, the NWF Outdoors Podcast hosts Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul sit down with Congressman Gabe Vasquez,public lands champion from New Mexico’s 2nd District and co-founder of the bi-partisan Public Lands Caucus. We talk about the real threats facing public lands and the urgent need for bipartisan action. Congressman Vasquez shares his personal journey into Congress, his love for New Mexico’s wild places, and why he helped launch the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. He breaks down how and why he’s fighting to stop land sell-offs and what we can do to maintain access and improve management on public lands. Even if we win current battles, we must remain diligent and defend public lands as the national treasure they are. If you hike, hunt, fish, or just love being on public lands—this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Understanding the Corner Crossing Case Every Hunter’s Talking About

    Understanding the Corner Crossing Case Every Hunter’s Talking About
    May 5 2025
    In this episode, NWF’s Aaron Kindle and Tanner Saul team up with veteran Wyoming journalist Angus Thuermer to dive deep into one of the most contentious public land battles in decades: corner crossing. With decades of boots-on-the-ground reporting, Angus brings a sharp perspective to the legal, ethical, and conservation questions swirling around this case—and what its outcome could mean for hunters, anglers, and all who rely on public lands across the country. Angus Thuermer | Wyofile: https://wyofile.com/author/angus_thuermer/ NWF Outdoors Links Website: https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwfoutdoors/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWFoutdoors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Parks, Purpose & Public Lands with Walt Dabney

    Parks, Purpose & Public Lands with Walt Dabney
    Apr 7 2025
    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Walt Dabney, a true public lands champion and a neighbor to Aaron in Buena Vista, Colorado. Walt's incredible 43-year career with the National Park Service, spanning iconic locations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the vast wilderness of Alaska, and his subsequent leadership as Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife, offers unparalleled insight into the value and the current threats facing these vital resources. The conversation takes a critical turn as we delve into the most pressing issue facing our public lands today: the significant loss of experienced staff and vital resources. Walt minces no words as he explains the devastating impact of these cuts on everything from visitor safety and resource management to the economic well-being of gateway communities. He paints a stark picture of overflowing restrooms, increased risks of unmanaged wildfires, and the potential for irreversible damage to these cherished landscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • NWF Outdoors Podcast Is BACK - New and Improved Content!

    NWF Outdoors Podcast Is BACK - New and Improved Content!
    Mar 29 2025
    We're back! Outdoor traditions, and especially our public lands, are uniquely American. Something worth investing in and fighting for. Recreation. Cultural artifacts. Drinking water, fishing, wildlife habitat, energy resources, hunting and the backbone of rural economies. Our public lands provide so much for so many, and there's thousands of stories around each one of them. We aim to tell those stories and show our listeners the connection between enjoying the outdoors and engaging in conservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • They’re Building Land in Louisiana!

    They’re Building Land in Louisiana!
    Sep 21 2023
    The great Mark Twain once wrote, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore,” but Mr. Twain was wrong! The Mississippi River and the state of Louisiana are working together to build tens of thousands of acres on the Louisiana coast. Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Chairman is Bren Haase. Chairman Haase is a passionate hunter and angler from Sportsman’s Paradise, and he joined us to talk about Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis and how the state is battling that crisis for both people and wildlife. Suggested Links: https://coastal.la.gov/ https://midbasin.coastal.la.gov/ https://coastal.la.gov/our-plan/2023-coastal-master-plan/ https://www.vanishingparadise.org/blog/2022/8/creating-paradise-at-davis-pond Due to advertising inserted into the show post production, we are no longer able to provide show notes. Please be sure to following NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • All things Mule Deer (and all deer) with Jim Heffelfinger

    All things Mule Deer (and all deer) with Jim Heffelfinger
    Sep 14 2023
    Aaron and Bill sit down with renowned deer expert, speaker, and author Jim Heffelfinger to discuss a wide-ranging set of topics focused around the status of mule deer. We expand on what is impacting mule deer health and abundance, CWD, what impacts antler growth, how habitat changes life histories of mule deer, and many other fascinating topics. We even throw in a good deer joke. Jim is the complete expert on mule deer and this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.  Suggested Links:  https://deernut.com/home https://wafwa.org/wpdm-package/2023-range-wide-status-of-the-black-tailed-and-mule-deer/ Follow Jim on Instagram @CervidNut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Talking the Hottest Hunting app with Jared Larsen of onX

    Talking the Hottest Hunting app with Jared Larsen of onX
    Aug 31 2023
    Bill and Aaron have a fun conversation about all things onX hunt app with Jared Larsen, the company’s Whitetail Marketing Manager. We talk about the advent and growth of the company, new features, things in the works, how they feel about the complaint that folks don’t have to put in the work to scout areas, the conservation work onX does, and many other interesting topics. We also take a few questions from listeners who will now receive a one-year elite membership. Jared is a fun and charismatic dude. You don’t want to miss this one.  Suggested Links: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app https://www.onxmaps.com/news https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/private-land-public-access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Living Life and Catching Fish with Hard Work and Common Sense

    Living Life and Catching Fish with Hard Work and Common Sense
    Aug 17 2023
    Lots of guests elicit laughter and also a few tugs at the heartstrings. Laughter is pretty easy, but it’s rare a guest has both Aaron and Bill holding back tears in between the laughs, but Joey Monteleone did just that. From working hard in the inner city as a child of immigrants to traveling North America lecturing, writing and filming television shows about fishing, Monteleone has managed to live the life so many of us dream while hopefully watching a bobber during our youth. Over 50,000 (more than 1500 over five pounds) bass later, Joey’s focus on simplifying tackle and techniques is awesome information for both beginner and veteran fishermen.  Suggested Links: https://hub.jacksonkayak.com/team-jk/kayak-fishing-factory-team/joey-monteleone/ https://www.amazon.com/ILL-BE-TENNESSEAN-YA-History/dp/1689845139 https://www.amazon.com/60-Seasons-fishing-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1952474922 https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Storms-CentAnni-Joey-Monteleone/dp/1957344202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15Q7IQIDO5MUD&keywords=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone&qid=1692194518&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+secret+of+storms+joey+monteleone%2Cdigital-text%2C106&sr=1-1-catcorr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins