What happens when common-sense hearing protection collides with outdated laws and misinformation? Suppressors have quietly become one of the most misunderstood and transformative tools in modern hunting, and this week Fred sits down from NASC with Knox Williams, President of the American Suppressor Association and Brent Miller to unpack what the removal of the federal …
Suppressors: Inside the Fight to Modernize Hearing Protection for Sportsmen and Women Read More »
A groundbreaking new film exposes the real fight shaping America’s wild places—and every hunter should hear this. In this feature edition of The Sportsmen’s Voice, Fred Bird sits down with filmmaker and conservation advocate Tom Opre to break down The Real Yellowstone—a revealing new documentary that dives straight into the conflicts shaping modern wildlife management, …
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Discover how mentorship, confidence, and camaraderie are redefining what it means to be a woman in hunting. Fred and a panel of women hunters reviews the inaugural women’s hunt organized by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, a groundbreaking event bringing together women from all walks of life to experience the outdoors in a supportive, mentorship-driven setting. …
Discover how America’s top trapping school is shaping the next generation of wildlife managers and conservationists. Few people outside the trapping world understand just how much science, skill, and stewardship go into the craft. In this episode, Fred Bird and Charlie Masheck, FTA College Instructor and owner of Hoosier Trapping Supply, take listeners deep inside Trappers College, …
Discover how hunters and anglers are shaping conservation, mentoring youth, and protecting the future of the outdoors. National Hunting and Fishing Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a call to action for every sportsman and woman who values wild places and outdoor traditions. In this special episode, Fred Bird sits down with Ronnie …
Discover how hunting, fishing, and conservation leadership shape policy at the upcoming NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Memphis. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird welcomes Representative Jesse Chism of Tennessee and Representative Scott Bounds of Mississippi to discuss the upcoming NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit in Memphis. Together, they highlight how state collaboration, bipartisan …
Conservation Leadership and Outdoor Heritage at the NASC Summit in Memphis Read More »
Hunting, fishing, and outdoor access face new legislative battles—here’s what every sportsman should know. In this episode, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation team breaks down the latest updates shaping hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation policy at both the state and federal levels. First, Taylor Schmitz dives into recent public lands legislation, explaining how new proposals could …
Can oil rigs actually improve marine habitats and fishing opportunities in the Gulf? The answer is an unequivocal “YES”, as this feature episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice Podcast details. Host Fred Bird is joined by CSF’s Chris Horton and Kevin Bruce from Arena Energy to discuss the Rigs to Reef program—a vital conservation initiative for …
Steel To Sanctuary: Reefing Oil Rigs Boosts Gulf Fishing and Marine Conservation Read More »
Discover how hunters, educators, and advocates are reshaping the future of hunting and conservation. In this episode of The Sportsmen’s Voice, host Fred Bird explores the R3 movement—Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation—and its critical role in the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation across the U.S. Fred first welcomes Taniya Bethke, a national voice …
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Sunday hunting is officially expanding in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, marking a major victory for hunters, conservationists, and rural communities. In this episode, Fred is joined by representatives of each state’s fish and wildlife agency to break down the new legislation that opens up Sunday hunting opportunities, explore how it impacts hunter access, and discuss what it means for the future of …
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