Steven Rinella talks with Benji Backer,Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams.

Topics discussed: How wilderness is (or should be) non-partisan; pulling a B&E at Doug’s place; the latest anti-hunting crusade over Florida’s bear hunt; knocking on doors for candidates at age 10 and starting a PAC at 18; becoming disillusioned and starting Nature Is Nonpartisan; what we define as a conservation “win”; politicians being the problem; creating space for a national conservation coalition; farmers mitigating climate change; not “shitting up” America; and more.

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://natureisnonpartisan.org/benji-bio">Benji Backer,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/">Ryan Callaghan</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/randall__williams/">Randall Williams</a>.
Topics discussed: How wilderness is (or should be) non-partisan; pulling a B&amp;E at Doug&rsquo;s place; t<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/anti-hunter-campaign-to-ruin-florida-bear-hunt-might-backfire">he latest anti-hunting crusade over Florida&rsquo;s bear hunt</a>; knocking on doors for candidates at age 10 and starting a PAC at 18; becoming disillusioned and starting <a href="https://natureisnonpartisan.org">Nature Is Nonpartisan</a>; what we define as a conservation &ldquo;win&rdquo;; politicians being the problem; creating space for a national conservation coalition; farmers mitigating climate change; not &ldquo;shitting up&rdquo; America; 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. 769: Can Conservation Be Non-Partisan?

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