Ep.71 | Why Can't Hunters Sell Wild Game?

In this episode we discuss a new article published in The Atlantic "Eat More Deer" where the author explores the topic of commercially selling wild game. We look at the article and talk about the history of how we got here and the role of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

Read the article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/01/deer-hunting-venison-sale/685537/

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