Ep. 27: How to Save Hunting w/ Mike Costello - Howl for Wildlife

Summary

In this conversation, Mike Costello from Howl for Wildlife discusses the importance of advocacy in preserving hunting and wildlife management. He shares his background as an adult-onset hunter in California and the challenges faced by hunters in the state. Mike emphasizes the need for hunters to engage decision makers at the commission level and communicate with non-hunters to bridge the gap and dispel misconceptions. He also highlights the role of social media in sharing hunting stories and the importance of supporting organizations that focus on advocacy and conservation. The conversation covers various topics related to hunting, conservation, and advocacy. We discuss the importance of supporting different hunting methods and the need for sustainable hunting practices.

01:29 Guest Introduction and Background

04:14 Howl for Wildlife and Advocacy

06:12 Engaging Decision Makers

09:32 Communicating with Non-Hunters

12:52 The Importance of Sharing Hunting Stories

28:23 Conservation Issues and Internal Challenges

32:27 The Role of Howl for Wildlife

41:30 Supporting Different Hunting Methods

43:09 Attacks on Hunting and Conservation

44:04 Working Together as a Community

48:18 The Relationship Between Hunting and Conservation

50:19 The Evolution of Conservation

51:45 The Importance of Advocacy

53:25 Getting Involved with HOWL

56:48 The Battle in Colorado

01:01:45 The Threat to Hunting

Links

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