Sportsmen's Voice Podcast

Inside Trappers College: Mentorship, Wildlife Management, and the Future of Modern Trapping

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,…

Conservation Leadership and Outdoor Heritage at the NASC Summit in Memphis

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…

Q3 Policy Update: Public Lands Policy, SHARK Act Progress, and Forest Management Challenges

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…