Steven Rinella talks with Dan Gates, Connor Smith, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Phil Taylor. 

Topics discussed: When you’re ruined for elk hunting at the age of 16; Conner getting the 39th biggest bull elk ever in Montana; the trials and tribulations of Mingus the hound; when you further up the upper limit of what you’ll spend on your dog at the vet; a citizen initiative to ban certain kinds of hunting in Colorado and why you need to pay attention to this if you care about hunting, period; activating ballot initiatives vs. entrusting state game biologists to determine how to best handle wildlife; fallacies and lies; naming bucks because you want to get them; hug a hunter; “Save the Hunt” and DONATE HERE; calling all outdoor recreationists; and more. 

Outro song by Kenny Leiser

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<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/steven-rinella">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us/">Dan Gates</a>, Connor Smith, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/">Ryan Callaghan</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/brody-henderson">Brody Henderson</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/randall__williams/">Randall Williams</a>, and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/listen/meateater">Phil Taylor</a>. 
Topics discussed: When you’re ruined for elk hunting at the age of 16; Conner getting the 39th biggest bull elk ever in Montana; the trials and tribulations of Mingus the hound; when you further up the upper limit of what you’ll spend on your dog at the vet; <a href="https://savethehuntcolorado.com/">a citizen initiative to ban certain kinds of hunting in Colorado and why you need to pay attention to this if you care about hunting, period</a>; activating ballot initiatives vs. entrusting state game biologists to determine how to best handle wildlife; fallacies and lies; naming bucks because you want to get them; hug a hunter; <a href="https://savethehuntcolorado.com/">“Save the Hunt”</a> and <a href="https://savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us/">DONATE HERE</a>; calling all outdoor recreationists; and more. 
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 535: The Fight to Save Hunting

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