Since turkey is on our minds this holiday week, we figured it was a good time to check in with some experts on the state of turkey in Texas. Listen...The post Episode 90: Talking Turkey appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

Episode 89: Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz

Nov 16th, 2021

We Will Not Be Tamed ambassadors Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz have been friends for several years. Their friendship has deepened as Josh has taken Edgar under his wing and...The post Episode 89: Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz appeared first on T

Episode 88: Carter Smith

Nov 10th, 2021

From navigating sometimes controversial white-tailed deer management issues to determining how best to help coastal fisheries resources recover from the February freeze, it’s all in a day’s work for TPWD...The post Episode 88: Carter Smith app

Episode 87: Meet Josh Crumpton

Oct 28th, 2021

Josh Crumpton is a 7th generation Texan who owns and operates Spoke Hollow Outfitters and is the primary steward of Spoke Hollow Ranch in Wimberley. Josh is an avid angler...The post Episode 87: Meet Josh Crumpton appeared first on Texas Parks

Episode 86: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation Outreach

Oct 13th, 2021

For nearly a quarter-century, the Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has brought together avid anglers, curious school children, dedicated conservation professionals, and many generous...The post Episode 86:

Episode 84: Amber Haynes Podcast

Sep 8th, 2021

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador Amber Haynes has been hunting her entire life. Her dad started taking her out into the field with him when she was a toddler,...The post Episode 84: Amber Haynes Podcast appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlif

Episode 83: Rodney Franklin

Jul 30th, 2021

Texas State Parks are as varied as the terrain of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for taking care of our 89 state parks for all to enjoy....The post Episode 83: Rodney Franklin appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildli

Episode 82: Luis Padilla and the Buffalo Soldiers

Jul 16th, 2021

The Buffalo Soldiers have a proud tradition that dates back to the Civil War. But for more than a century, not much was known about the heroic Black soldiers who...The post Episode 82: Luis Padilla and the Buffalo Soldiers appeared first on Te

Episode 81: Camping at Powderhorn Ranch with Dan Oko

Jun 18th, 2021

Spending time outdoors with his daughter is second nature for We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko. As his daughter Ursula has grown, so has her passion for outdoor...The post Episode 81: Camping at Powderhorn Ranch with Dan Oko appeared fi

Episode 80: Meet Edgar Diaz

Jun 14th, 2021

Spending time outdoors is Edgar Diaz’s creative muse. His company Sigh Line Provisions has a worldwide following, and his outdoor-inspired bracelets can be found in more than 95 retail outlets...The post Episode 80: Meet Edgar Diaz appeared fi

Episode 78: Lone Star Land Stewards 25th Anniversary

May 13th, 2021

Recently we sat down with TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith, Joseph Fitzsimons, Andy Sansom and Justin Dreibelbis to talk about 25th Anniversary of the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, which...The post Episode 78: Lone Star Land Stewards 25th

Episode 77: Josh McKee & Mac MacFarlan

Apr 27th, 2021

We’ve published quite a few podcasts recently featuring Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization. The idea for Stewards came from two Dallas outdoorsmen who knocked around an idea...The post Episode 77: Josh McKee & Mac Ma

Episode 76: Meet Erika Thompson

Apr 14th, 2021

Erika Thompson is the founder and owner of Texas Beeworks, and she’s also a Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador. She is a passionate advocate...The post Episode 76: Meet Erika Thompson appeared first on Texas Pa

Meet Dan Oko

Mar 31st, 2021

Freelance writer and We Will Not be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko has visited state parks all over the state and has written about them for many different publications. Recently, Dan...The post Meet Dan Oko appeared first on Texas Parks and Wildlif

Episode 75: Meet Dan Oko

Mar 31st, 2021

Freelance writer and We Will Not be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko has visited state parks all over the state and has written about them for many different publications. Recently, Dan...The post Episode 75: Meet Dan Oko appeared first on Texas Parks

Episode 74: Ola Gbolahan, David Butler, Roshanne Carroll & Alphonso Graham

Feb 11th, 2021

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all Texans to enjoy outdoor experiences. Connecting with organizations that reach diverse audiences is one way TPWF’s Stewards of...The post Episode 74: Ola Gbolah

Episode 73: Susan Houston, Bart Ballard, Curtis Anderson & David Brimager

Feb 4th, 2021

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation partners with like-minded organizations all over the state. These partnerships help enhance TPWF projects, programs and activities, including the mentored hunts being coordinated by the...The post Episode 73

Episode 72: Alphonso Graham, Tanner Kneese & Matt Hughes

Jan 28th, 2021

Heading to the field for your first hunt can be a daunting prospect. That’s why Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization has set up a series of mentored...The post Episode 72: Alphonso Graham, Tanner Kneese & Matt Hughes a

Episode 71: Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director

Dec 9th, 2020

From dealing with the continuing effects of a global pandemic to preparing for an upcoming Legislative Session including a Sunset Review. TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith has a lot on...The post Episode 71: Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Dir

Episode 70: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Dec 3rd, 2020

When it opens in a few years, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first new state park in North Texas in nearly 20 years. Texas Parks and Wildlife...The post Episode 70: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park appeared first on Texas Parks and

Episode 69: Pat Murray & David Abrego

Nov 6th, 2020

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Episode 68: Jill Sweeney, T.J. Hinojosa & Susan Houston

Oct 28th, 2020

Visitors to Goose Island State Park in Rockport will notice a few more visitor amenities, thanks to the generosity of Phillips 66. Goose Island State Park staff recently installed customer...The post Episode 68: Jill Sweeney, T.J. Hinojosa & S

Episode 67: John McLaughlin & Kelly Thompson

Oct 21st, 2020

Quail season will be underway in a few weeks, and hunters will take to the field, bird dogs in tow, in search of that elusive covey. Because quail numbers are...The post Episode 67: John McLaughlin & Kelly Thompson appeared first on Texas Park

Episode 66: South Texas Dove Hunt- John Dunaway, Kansas Sartin and Kyle Cokinos

Oct 19th, 2020

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador John Dunaway guest hosts this month’s podcast from a dove hunt that has become a cherished tradition for his family and friends. The annua...The post Episode 66: South Texas Dove Hunt- John Dunaway, Kansas Sarti

Episode 65: Public Land Dove Hunting-Devin Erxleben, Colton Nolen & Kaitlyn Lowes

Oct 5th, 2020

More than 300,000 Texas dove hunters head to the field each year in pursuit of the popular game species. Purchasing an annual public hunting permit from Texas Parks and Wildlife...The post Episode 65: Public Land Dove Hunting-Devin Erxleben, C