About Mike Arnold
A life shaped by the wild
Mike Arnold brings decades of experience in hunting and conservation. Through his work in the field and in education, he shows how ethical hunting supports wildlife and sustains wild places.
Mike's Story
Mike Arnold’s shooting and hunting career began at a young age, when his father decided he was ready to handle a firearm.
Early on, Mike demonstrated both discipline and awareness—earning the trust that led to harvesting his first whitetail deer at just five years old.
Growing up in the West Texas countryside, he spent countless hours shooting handguns, rifles, and shotguns on ranges built at his family home. He pursued small game across the surrounding mesquite and prickly pear woodlands, hunting bobwhite quail, mourning dove, rabbits, and the occasional duck.
Those early experiences shaped a lifelong passion for hunting and the outdoors.
Today, Mike shares that passion through writing, speaking, and media, using this platform to connect others with the realities of hunting and its role in conservation. Combining his love of writing with his dedication to the shooting sports continues to be deeply rewarding.
Above all, Mike aims to communicate the satisfaction and purpose he finds each time he steps onto the range or into the field.
Conservation & Scientific Work
Mike Arnold serves as a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia, where his work focuses on the conservation of the natural world.
His research centers on understanding the genetic composition of natural populations, providing insight into how species adapt, survive, and recover.
Through his writing, videos, and speaking engagements, Mike connects that scientific knowledge to real-world conservation—explaining how ethical hunting supports wildlife management and ecosystem restoration.
His work has taken him across the globe, including efforts involving rhino relocations in South Africa, pangolin reintroductions in Mozambique, and predator and invasive species management in North America and Europe.
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