Join us for an exciting episode where we bring in Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF), Dave Johnson. When a young conservationist and friend, Katie Adamson, passed away due to cancer, Dave stepped in to create a non-profit organization in her memory.

Based in Denver, Colorado, the fund is a community-based organization that travels across the world to help local communities in their efforts to save endangered species. From radio collaring lions in Tanzania to funding and building a new vet hospital in Nepal, the KACF has been to over 24 countries and has helped countless animals in need.

Beyond the global expeditions, Dave also works with people in education and entertainment, hosting fundraisers, speaking at zoos and writing children's books to extend their reach. Dave embodies what it means to be a conservationist, but knows that it takes people to save animals and is willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his mission.

Make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel. Every subscription helps us grow our community in an effort to fulfill our mission to bridge the gap between people (you) and nature. Be sure to also follow along with Dave and the KACF crew, subscribing to their channels and joining them on their trips across the world. Links down below!

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KACF website:
https://www.katieadamsonconservationfund.org/

On this episode, we sit down with avid Fly Fisherman, Chase Halter, as he dives into some of his most memorable experiences out on rivers, boats and streams.

Chase talks about the differences between fly fishing and conventional fishing, and how each can be better suited for certain fish and certain ecosystems. He also gives a few tips and tricks on how to become an effective fisherman, using tackle and timing to your advantage.

During his time on the water, Chase has also learned more about his natural surroundings and has helped form a group that is dedicated to working with Ohio's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to monitor and protect the native species. Monitoring trends and seeing changes in the area, these fishermen serve as a tool for the DNR to get a better understanding of what is going on in the area and how they can best help.

Make sure to tune in for a lively episode with some incredible fishing stories, specifically one with a couple of monster muskies. If you're enjoying the guest episodes, make sure to subscribe to the channel and leave a comment!

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In this episode, we sit down with Blake Dudzik, longtime hunter, as him and Dean break down their experiences deer hunting in Illinois and Wisconsin.

A common misconception of hunting is that people often think it is a cruel sport that people do purely for self-satisfaction. While there are many forms of hunting and different hunters with different intents, deer hunting across the United States is typically a sustainable and ethical way to maintain deer populations.

Due to the extirpation of natural predators such as wolves and bears in certain states, deer do not have many, if any, natural predators. This causes their numbers to grow exponentially to an amount that their habitat cannot provide for. Without hunting, many of these individuals would die due to starvation or disease, specifically chronic wasting disease (CWD).

CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose and is also known as "zombie deer". CWD is a cruel way for these animals to die and is one of the reasons that hunting of these animals is not only allowed, but encouraged during hunting season.

Deer populations are monitored closely and determines how many permits are given and how long hunting seasons can last. A quick death by gun or bow is far more ethical than starving or getting CWD and is why deer hunting IS ethical and supported when in accordance with the seasons and laws.

Tune into this weeks episode to learn more from Blake and Dean as Jake takes the backseat to learn from these two longtime hunters. If you're enjoying the podcast, make sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel to help us grow our community!

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