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Bringing Back the Wild

Stories from the field.
Conversations about conservation.

The Bringing Back the Wild podcast explores the role of hunting in conservation through real stories, real experiences, and thoughtful conversation. From the field to the firepit, each episode offers a deeper look at how conservation works in the real world.

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Daniela Fanzoj

Johann Fanzoj heir Daniela Fanzoj joins Mike Arnold to share her journey growing up in Austria’s hunting culture and stepping in to lead the 300-year family business. She and her brother reshaped the company into a boutique maker producing just 20–24 handcrafted firearms each year.

She highlights Ferlach’s UNESCO-recognized craftsmanship, their use of rare materials, and intricate engraving that can take hundreds of hours. Through the “Majesty of Nature” line, Daniela blends art and conservation—promoting hunting as a tool for sustaining wildlife—and emphasizes mentoring the next generation while creating meaningful, functional art.

Joe Croot

In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Mike Arnold talks with Joe Croot, a professional gamekeeper and founder of Royal Outfitters UK. Joe shares how his grandfather sparked his passion for hunting and land stewardship, and how strict UK gun laws shaped his path into predator control and gamekeeping.

He recounts building trust for land access, managing large estates in Scotland, and working on conservation projects like deer management and grouse restoration. Joe also reflects on key mentorships and his transition from gamekeeper to business owner, creating a successful outfitting service and rural sporting goods store.

Dan Cabella

Mike talks with Dan Cabela about how Hard Truths of Conservation grew from a campfire conversation into a global TV series focused on real-world conservation stories. Dan explains the show’s goal of reaching non-hunters through honest, non-preachy storytelling, previews Season 4’s bison relocation project, and shares insights from major wildlife restoration efforts in Africa. The key takeaway: effective conservation is driven by science, local communities, and responsible hunting.

Governor Kelly Armstrong

Governor Armstrong explains how conservation thrives when it works alongside agriculture and hunting. He highlights working lands, access, and the role of everyday families in sustaining wildlife and rural communities.