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Bringing Back the Wild

The end of the hunt is where the best stories begin.

There’s no shortage of hunting content, but context is rare. You care about more than the shot—you want to understand how hunting affects our world. Bringing Back the Wild takes you beyond the hunting adventure and explores science and conservation happening around the world. You’ll hear firsthand stories that present hunting as part of the conservation system. You’ll come away with a fresh understanding of how hunters play a key role in protecting our wild places.

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Victor Bretting

ward-winning hunter, author, ranch owner, and eighth-generation Texan Victor Bretting joins me to explore how hunting can forge character, strengthen conservation, serve veterans, mentor young people, and create a legacy that reaches far beyond the trophy. From Texas whitetails and African dangerous game to faith, family, hardship, caribou conservation, and the deeply personal story behind The Man That I Would Become, Victor reveals how purpose, stewardship, and giving back can define the hunter we choose to become.

Terance Boss

Terance Boss of Boss Outfitting takes us deep into wild Alberta, where he hunts giant black bears, moose, wolves, whitetails, and massive wood bison across some of North America’s wildest country. Drawing on decades in the field, Terrance tackles predator-prey dynamics, caribou declines, sustainable hunting, and wildlife management—and reveals how hunters and outfitters actively conserve Alberta’s iconic wildlife and wild places.

Kyle Hartley

Step into South Africa’s breathtaking Great Karoo as I sit down with professional hunter and conservationist Kyle Hartley of Wenlock Safaris. Kyle shares how a childhood spent on a family farm grew into a lifelong commitment to wildlife, ethical hunting, and habitat restoration. We dive into the realities of managing sustainable game populations, balancing agriculture with conservation, and creating an ecosystem where wildlife thrives for generations.

Matt Burgess

Matt Burgess joins the podcast to share his journey from a young elk hunter in Colorado to a guide, outfitter, and conservation advocate. He credits mentor Mike LaRose for shaping his passion for hunting, public land, and the outdoors. Matt reflects on decades of elk hunting, guiding in Alaska, and building relationships with hunters and indigenous communities around the world.