Being a Hunting Ambassador with Clint Whitley

Show Notes:

Clint Whitley is a South Dakota native and hunter who’s spent time all across the western part of our country. He’s got experience hunting a variety of game, including elk, mule deer, waterfowl, and more. Clint and I sat down to talk about hunting, life, activism, and everything in between. We started by catching up on our personal lives, and what happens when family meets hunting (and vise versa). 

Today, Clint is in field education. He spends all day in the field, teaching people how to get out and enjoy the hunt and the great outdoors. He told me a bit about what he does on a day-to-day basis. As an outdoor educator, Clint has a lot of firsthand experience with getting more sportsmen in the field. 

The truth is: A lot of people out there just don’t know what they’re doing. Clint Whitley plays a crucial role in fixing that problem. 

We talked a lot about recruiting hunters, what hunting does for conservation, and how hunters can start conversations with non-hunters. There’s a lot of misinformation and ignorance going around out there. As hunters, it’s important for us to mediate the public on hunting misinformation and propaganda. 

Ultimately, there’s a lot of money in the anti-hunting camp. The only way we can fight this is with real-life knowledge and experience. There are some great tips in this episode for talking to the public about our sport – and dealing with anti-hunting activists. 

What's Inside:

- How Clint helps novice hunters.

- The importance of hunting for conservation.

- How we can spread the truth about hunting.

- The power of money for the anti-hunting side.

- How to talk to the public about hunting.

Mentioned in this episode:

Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/

Phoenix Shooting Bags: https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/

Days in the Wild: https://daysinthewild.com/

Western Hunting Podcast: instagram.com/westernhuntinghub/?hl=en

Western Hunting Hub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewesternhuntinghub/

Short Description:

We tackled some important issues on this week’s podcast. Clint Whitley is a field educator and experienced hunter. Clint and I sat down to talk about how we can fight for hunting in an increasingly anti-hunting world. This is critical information for experienced and novice hunters alike, so this episode is a must-listen. 

Tags:

Conservation, hunting activism, hunting education, activism, anti-hunting, hunting legislation, big game hunting, days in the wild, Clint Whitley