The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

When a negative hunting story makes headlines, where does an outfitter association’s responsibility begin and where does its authority end? Alberta Professional Outfitters Society managing director Jeana Schuurman and President Corey Jarvis explain how APOS handles licensing, allocations and client complaints, why wildlife-law violations remain with the courts, and how the organization is weighing updates to its bylaws and code of ethics. They also discuss public trust, industry accountability and keeping wildlife stewardship at the heart of the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grizzly bear conflicts are in the news, and the conversations around resorting hunting in Western Canada and the U.S. are developing. Can hunting reduce those conflicts? Mark and Curtis Hall talk with Maria Davidson of the Safari Club International Foundation, the large carnivore biologist who challenged B.C.'s minister on this at a recent convention. They cover her bear research and conflict work across North America and Japan, why "conflict" has no standard definition, how bear density and personalities affect encounters, and where B.C. grizzly management may be heading. Sponsored by J. Martin Taxidermy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Mark and Doug cover: Switzerland's proposed fur import rules, which Doug says almost no fur in the world could meet, Bearskin caps and the myths about bear culls, the IFF conference in Greece, a strong market and Denmark's mink reversal, new 50% US tariffs on Canadian fur and proposed BC trapping rules after a pet dog was caught in a trap. Follow the FIC on Facebook and Instagram, sign up for the newsletter at truthaboutfur.com, and become a monthly supporter of the show at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/truth-about-fur-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official: Mariam Fares is still a Horrible Person! Back from Season 1, Miriam joins Jenn to catch up on fall hunting plans, wild mushroom finds, and how her love of hunting inspired her Yoga for Hunters program. We chat about mobility, strength, breathwork, and preparing your body and mind for those long sits in the stand. We also get into Jenn’s first bear hunt, Mariam’s journey from being afraid of firearms to becoming a hunter, favorite wild game meals, and why turkey hunting keeps us coming back for more. Expect plenty of laughs, hunting stories, and a turkey decoy named Jolene. Meet Mariam: https://www.instagram.com/beyouyogawellness/ Meet Jenn (the host): https://linktr.ee/whyjennhunts Learn More About the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/horriblepeoplepodcast_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official: Jeremy Koerber is a Horrible Person. Trainer, lifelong hunter, and outdoor dad, Jeremy joins Jenn for a conversation about staying healthy enough to keep doing what you love. With a fitness career stretching back to 1997 and a passion for hunting that started with his grandpa, Jeremy believes hunting can be a lifetime activity if you make taking care of your body a priority. From wishing he could tag along on childhood hunting trips to introducing his own kids to the outdoors, his story brings together fitness, family, and a love of the hunt. Meet Jeremy: https://stayfittohunt.com/ Meet Jenn (the host): https://linktr.ee/whyjennhunts Learn More About the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/horriblepeoplepodcast_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Sawchuk joins Mark and Curtis to discuss what Canada’s 30 by 30 conservation goal could mean for working landscapes. Drawing on his foundational work to help establish the multi-use Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA) in the Northern Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Wayne explains why conservation works best when it’s built locally, balances protection with active land management, and includes the people who know the land. A conversation about wildlife, First Nations stewardship, and why lasting conservation takes time. Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Become a supporter of the HC Podcast at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/the-hunter-conservationist-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation is back on the show discussing priorities for British Columbia’s snap provincial election: protecting public access, securing dedicated funding for fish and wildlife, and addressing firearms policy. The conversation explores how outdoor users can raise these issues with candidates and why science-based decisions matter for conservation and access. Key topics covered in this episode: Protecting public access to Crown land through legislation Dedicated funding for fish, wildlife, habitat, and watersheds How outdoor users can make their voices heard in a close election Firearms policy and its impact on lawful owners, ranges, and clubs This podcast is brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Support the Martin Family and their fight to restore their son’s health at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-martin-family-p82uf?lid=cau1c80eosdq&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=t_email-campaign-update&cp_src=d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official: Kayla is a Horrible Person. Kayla from Into the Wild with Josh and Kayla joins Jenn to chat about growing up hunting and fishing in Northern Ontario, meeting her fiancé on a camping trip, and turning their shared love of the outdoors into adventures they share online. We talk about fishing Northern Ontario’s smaller lakes versus the Great Lakes, getting outside with your partner, and why an adventure doesn’t need to be complicated to be worthwhile. Kayla shares how Josh introduced her to bear hunting, their connection with Elite Bear Outfitters, and why a simple family partridge hunt is still one of her favorites. Meet Kayla and Josh: https://www.facebook.com/p/Intothewildwith-JoshandKla-61572565007258/ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewildwithjk/ Meet Jenn: instamgra.com/@whyjennhunts Learn More About the Podcast: @horriblepeoplepodcast_ Horrible People Podcast chats with people who live life off the beaten path. From hunters and homesteaders to outdoor adventurers and self-reliant thinkers, guests share their stories, experiences, and unique lifestyles during relaxed, open-minded conversations. The podcast challenges stereotypes, uncovers the truth about unconventional ways of living, and explores who the people labelled as “horrible” truly are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wolf control debate in British Columbia is far more complex than “stop the wolf cull.” In this episode, BC caribou biologist Mike Bridger explains what’s driving caribou declines, why habitat change has intensified predator pressure, and how wolf reduction fits into the broader recovery program. Mike also discusses maternal penning, First Nations partnerships, habitat protection, humane wolf removal, and what could happen if predator reduction stops too soon. A candid, evidence-based conversation about the difficult choices behind caribou recovery. Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Become a monthly supporter of the podcast: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/the-hunter-conservationist-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special LIVE episode, we sit down with Erica Marchand, also known as Critter Marchand, for a conversation about the reality of trying to balance a busy life with the things you’re passionate about. We talk about being self-taught, learning as you go, figuring things out along the way, and having the entrepreneurial mindset to keep learning and building even when you don’t have all the answers. We also get into balancing work, hunting, business, and being a mom, and the reality of trying to make time for the things you love while keeping up with everything else life throws at you. A real conversation about passion, entrepreneurship, motherhood, hunting, and figuring it out as you go. Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crittermarchand/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices