Sportsmen's Voice Podcast

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…

Reviving Hunting Participation Through R3 Strategies and Urban Outreach

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…

Back-to-Back Sunday Hunting Wins!

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…