In this episode of Eastmans Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Fonzie Haskell — Wyoming rancher, outfitter, coyote hunter, and newly appointed Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioner.
Fonzie shares his incredible journey from growing up in the wild boomtown of Rock Springs to managing wildlife, guiding hunters, and helping shape the future of conservation in the Cowboy State. The conversation dives deep into grizzly bear management, predator control, and the balance between preservation and true conservation.
Ike and Fonzie also unpack Wyoming's Game & Fish funding model, the role of nonresident hunters, and how NGOs like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Muley Fanatics play a crucial part in keeping Wyoming's wildlife thriving. It's a genuine, unfiltered look at the challenges and triumphs of managing the West's wild places—from the people who live it every day.
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