Join us as Jim Welsh, Yukon conservation officer, hunter education coordinator, and Canadian Ranger, shares insights from his epic 3,100 mile snow machine expedition across Canada's Arctic. Discover lessons on survival, community, and the parallels to hunting and outdoor skills.

Check out this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm_HeJSgGzY

Thank you to our partners at CertifiedHunter! Hunter Education is a critical (and often required) part of starting your hunting journey. CertifiedHunter has created an online course that will help you get started on the right foot and meet your state requirements to purchase your hunting license. Visit certifiedhunter.com/evolvinghunter to get started!

If you're gearing up for spring turkey season, check out the Turkey Hunting Fundamentals course. It's a great course and will help you get started without all the guesswork! Check out the course at certifiedhunter.com/courses.

Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of hunting, conservation, and community building with Morgan Evans from NWTF. We discuss the conservation success story of the wild turkey and how organizations like NWTF are fostering inclusive, impactful hunting communities.

A huge thanks to Morgan for joining us for this episode! If you'd like to learn more about the good work NWTF is doing, check out their website at www.nwtf.org.

Thank you to our partners at CertifiedHunter! Hunter Education is a critical (and often required) part of starting your hunting journey. CertifiedHunter has created an online course that will help you get started on the right foot and meet your state requirements to purchase your hunting license. Visit certifiedhunter.com/evolvinghunter to get started!

If you're gearing up for spring turkey season, check out the Turkey Hunting Fundamentals course. It's a great course and will help you get started without all the guesswork! Check out the course at certifiedhunter.com/courses.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Jae interviews Carissa Daniels from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to explore the motivations behind new hunters, the importance of hunter education, and how agencies can better engage diverse audiences. They discuss practical steps for beginners, the evolving landscape of hunting participation, and the future of hunter outreach.

A huge thanks to Carissa for being on the show!

Thank you to our partners at CertifiedHunter! Hunter Education is a critical (and often required) part of starting your hunting journey. CertifiedHunter has created an online course that will help you get started on the right foot and meet your state requirements to purchase your hunting license. Visit certifiedhunter.com/evolvinghunter to get started!

If you're gearing up for spring turkey season, check out the Turkey Hunting Fundamentals course. It's a great course and will help you get started without all the guesswork! Check out the course at certifiedhunter.com/courses.

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Check out upcoming educational programs in North Carolina