In this conversation, Mike Costello from Howl for Wildlife discusses the importance of advocacy in preserving hunting and wildlife management. He shares his background as an adult-onset hunter in California and the challenges faced by hunters in the state. Mike emphasizes the need for hunters to engage decision makers at the commission level and communicate with non-hunters to bridge the gap and dispel misconceptions. He also highlights the role of social media in sharing hunting stories and the importance of supporting organizations that focus on advocacy and conservation. The conversation covers various topics related to hunting, conservation, and advocacy. We discuss the importance of supporting different hunting methods and the need for sustainable hunting practices.
Show Notes
01:29 Guest Introduction and Background
04:14 Howl for Wildlife and Advocacy
06:12 Engaging Decision Makers
09:32 Communicating with Non-Hunters
12:52 The Importance of Sharing Hunting Stories
28:23 Conservation Issues and Internal Challenges
32:27 The Role of Howl for Wildlife
41:30 Supporting Different Hunting Methods
43:09 Attacks on Hunting and Conservation
44:04 Working Together as a Community
48:18 The Relationship Between Hunting and Conservation
50:19 The Evolution of Conservation
51:45 The Importance of Advocacy
53:25 Getting Involved with HOWL
56:48 The Battle in Colorado
01:01:45 The Threat to Hunting
Links
Howl for Wildlife https://www.howlforwildlife.org/