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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Shane Jahn
In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Mike sits down with Shane Jahn for a wide-ranging conversation about hunting, handguns, and a lifetime spent in the outdoors. Shane shares stories from growing up hunting Texas whitetails, his career with the U.S. Border Patrol, and his passion for hunting with traditional handguns—from the Trans-Pecos to Cape buffalo in Africa.
Dusty Vickrey
In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Mike Arnold talks with Dusty Vickrey, wildlife operations manager at Choctaw Hunting Lodge, about his unexpected path into wildlife management and the passion behind his work. Dusty shares how science, conservation, and disciplined management guide the Choctaw Nation’s 22,000+ acres of free-range habitat and 1,000-acre high-fence operation, creating sustainable hunting opportunities for generations to come.
Jim Zumbo
In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, I sit down with legendary outdoor writer Jim Zumbo to explore the life that shaped one of the most influential voices in hunting and fishing. Jim shares stories from his early days chasing rabbits in New York to building a career that led him to Outdoor Life and decades of adventure across North America.
Shelby LaButte
In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, I talk with conservation attorney and educator Shelby LaButte about hunting, law, and education. Shelby shares how harvesting her first whitetail at age seven shaped her lifelong passion for the outdoors, and she takes us to New Zealand for a recent hunt for red stag and turkeys—and a look at international conservation practices..
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