In Episode 22 of the SCI: First For Hunters Podcast, we sit down with Minister Todd Loewen for a powerful conversation at the intersection of policy, conservation, and the future of hunting.

As a government leader with deep roots in the outdoors, Minister Loewen brings a unique perspective on what it takes to protect wildlife, preserve hunting traditions, and ensure responsible stewardship of natural resources. From boots-on-the-ground experience to shaping legislation, he shares how policy decisions directly impact hunters across North America and beyond.

This episode dives into the critical role advocacy plays in safeguarding hunting rights, and why collaboration between hunters, conservationists, and policymakers is more important than ever. Minister Loewen also speaks to the importance of science-based wildlife management and how sustainable use remains one of the most effective tools for long-term conservation.

At its core, this conversation reinforces a simple truth: the future of hunting depends on those willing to stand up, speak out, and stay engaged.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Minister Todd Loewen’s background and path into public service
• The role of government in wildlife conservation and hunting access
• Why advocacy is essential to protecting hunting rights
• The importance of science-based wildlife management
• How hunters can stay involved and make an impact

Listen now and join us as we continue to stand—First For Hunters.

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In Episode 21 of SCI First For Hunters, we sit down with Brian Nesvik, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a lifelong conservationist shaped by decades in the field.

From his early days as a Wyoming game warden to leading one of the most influential wildlife agencies in the country, Nesvik brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective to the realities of wildlife management, public access, and the future of hunting in America. His career spans more than 30 years across conservation and military service—giving him a rare, balanced view of policy, pressure, and responsibility.

In this conversation, we dig into the challenges facing modern wildlife conservation, the critical role hunters play in funding and advocacy, and what it takes to protect opportunity for the next generation. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense look at the issues that matter most—told by someone who’s lived them.

If you care about the future of hunting and conservation, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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This is where the real conversations about hunting happen.

On this episode of First For Hunters, host Craig Kauffman sits down with Jackie Bushman — the visionary behind Buckmasters and one of the most influential voices in modern deer hunting.

Long before outdoor television, podcasts, and digital storytelling shaped the culture, Jackie Bushman was building it from the ground up — creating a community where whitetail hunters could connect, learn, and carry the tradition forward. From launching a simple newsletter in the 1980s to producing the longest-running hunting show in history, his impact on the hunting industry is undeniable.

In this conversation, Jackie shares the origins of Buckmasters, the evolution of hunting media, and why community has always been at the center of it all. He reflects on decades of experience in the woods, the responsibility hunters carry as conservationists, and how the next generation will shape the future of the lifestyle.

Jackie’s perspective is rooted in experience, driven by passion, and grounded in a deep respect for the traditions that define hunting in America.

If you care about where hunting has been — and where it’s going — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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