Recent Episodes (Click Photo to listen)
Governor Kelly Armstrong
Governor Armstrong explains why conservation matters to him not as an abstract ideal, but as a practical partnership with farmers, ranchers, and energy producers who live on and work the land every day. He makes a clear case that working lands create habitat, support wildlife, and sustain rural communities when policy respects local knowledge and economic reality. The discussion also dives into youth hunting, access to private land, and the importance of keeping hunting available to everyday families. Throughout the episode, Governor Armstrong emphasizes one core idea: if conservation, agriculture, and hunting all work together, communities thrive and wildlife follows.
Tim Lowe & Duane Harris
In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Tim and Duane trace the origins of their “brainchild” and explain why exposing non-hunting students to the central role of hunting and angling is essential to understanding conservation success in North America and beyond.
Thoughtful, educational, and timely, this conversation highlights how honest dialogue and academic courage can help bridge cultural gaps and secure a future for wildlife conservation.
Mark Haldane
Mike Arnold talks with longtime friend and professional hunter Mark Haldane about one of Africa’s most remarkable conservation success stories—Coutada 11 in Mozambique.
Haldane traces his path from a free-roaming childhood in South Africa to nearly four decades in the safari industry, culminating in his work restoring a war-ravaged landscape.
Diana Rupp
Mike sits down with Diana Rupp, Editor-in-Chief of Sports Afield, for a fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussion.
From stories of Diana as an eight-year-old helping her parents field-dress deer, to her professional journey in outdoor media, the episode traces how a lifelong hunting heritage shaped her worldview.
Larry Weishuhn
In the inaugural episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Dr. Mike Arnold sits down with legendary outdoorsman Larry “Mr. Whitetail” Weishuhn.
From walking Texas woods alongside his father to taking his first whitetail from a tree stand some 30 feet above the ground, Larry’s story is one of curiosity, grit, and a lifelong devotion to the wild. That early passion set him on a remarkable path—one that would lead him to become a wildlife biologist, international hunter, television personality, and prolific author.
Mike Arnold talks with longtime friend and professional hunter Mark Haldane about one of Africa’s most remarkable conservation success stories—Coutada 11 in Mozambique.