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Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T RooseveltCharles and HOWL For WildlifeIn this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is live from IOTR 2025 joined by Charles Whitwam, president of Howl for Wildlife. They discuss the importance of grassroots advocacy in conservation and hunting. Charles emphasizes the need for effective communication and education to bridge the gap between hunters and the non-hunting public. The conversation explores the emotional connections people have with hunting, the legislative efforts to protect hunting rights, and the proactive strategies needed to ensure the future of hunting and wildlife management. Charles shares insights on building community and understanding among diverse groups, highlighting the...2025-07-1828 min
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 148 || The WILDEST Legislative Session In Recent MemoryIn this week’s roundup, Robbie is joined by returning guest Charles Whitwam to discuss what is shaping up to be one of the wildest legislative sessions in recent memory. They explore the challenges facing wildlife commissions, AB 1038 (a controversial black bear bill in California), the importance of public education and how our stories as hunters can help shape perceptions about hunting, and the need for effective, truly scientific management strategies. Get to know the guest: https://www.instagram.com/shadowtrekkeradventures/?hl=enDo you have questions we can answ...2025-03-1953 min
Hunt Talk RadioHOWL For WildlifeRandy is joined by Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello of HOWL For Wildlife. HOWL is an organization designed to help hunters organize, communicate, and be effective when advocating for their cause. Using new technology and communication strategies, HOWL has built the infrastructure that brings hunters together on important issues. Topics covered include every hunter as an ambassador, strategy of messaging to win, ignoring the vocal fringe, accepting reality as a small interest group and being effective, examples of victories, hunting's future tied to how we present our story, and a lot of other helpful ideas for those who advocate...2025-02-271h 52
Bear Hunting Magazine HuntcastEP 26 - Howl for WildlifeOn this episode of the the huntcast we chat with Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello to learn about Howl for Wildlife. Check it out and keep on guarding the gate.2025-01-2335 min
The Hunter Conservationist PodcastEpisode 132 - Proposition 127 Debrief with Charles Whitwam, Mike Costello and Brant MacDuffCharles Whitwam and Mike Costello from Howl for Wildlife and Brandt MacDuff, author of the Shotgun Conservationist discuss the defeat of proposition 127 in Colorado. Topics covered include the importance of urban voters, the consequences of ballot box biology, the unprecedented mobilization of the hunting community, strategies employed to engage voters, and the importance of social media in raising awareness. The discussion also covers lessons learned from the Colorado campaign against proposition 127 and outlines a blueprint for future success in wildlife advocacy, stressing the potential for positive change in the hunting community. Learn more about your...2024-12-022h 01
Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcastAttention AZ hunters, taking a broadhead to the calf, and creating opportunities....In this episode Charles Whitwam and I speak about our struggles this season and how the lack of practice and preparation effects outcome, we talk about my unfortunate by eye opening accident taking a broadhead to my right calf and most importantly we talk about saving hunting in AZ how we have an opportunity to solidify some protections against ballot box biology.
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Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcastShooting ourselves in the footHere, I sit down with Charles Whitwam, President of Howl for Wildlife, and we get into all of the latest happenings in the world of hunting advocacy. We kick things off by talking about a giveaway exclusively for Howl members. We’re giving away a fishing trip in Louisiana, offshore and inshore, with the MeatEater crew. If your membership is current as of August 10th, you’re automatically entered.
Charles and I talk about some of the ways the hunting industry shoots ourselves in the foot. With Howl, we don’t want to alienate anyone, and we p...2024-07-151h 17
The Origins Foundation PodcastRoundup 122 || Big Updates All Over The World With Howl For Wildlife’s Charles WhitwamRobbie Kroger is joined in this week’s roundup by Charles Whitwam of the Howl For Wildlife group that is doing the Yeoman’s work on wildlife issues all over the west. After catching up on this week’s game of ‘Where In The World Is Robbie Kroger, Robbie's upcoming trip to France and Belgium, the two discuss a laundry list of issues including an upcoming roe deer conservation project in Europe, the Colorado lion hunting issue, ongoing efforts of the Fjordland Wapiti Foundation and Forest & Bird in New Zealand to fight for deer. They touch on a concerning anti-hum...2024-05-2054 min
Western ContoursLive from Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo with Dan Gates, Charles Whitwam and John StalloneLive from the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo with Dan Gates, Charles Whitwam, and John Stallone. We sit down and talk about motivations and the importance of being men of action. Did we take a left turn as a demographic, and where do we have to steer the ship to keep what we love alive?
Gather with us for a straight-talking conversation as we navigate the complexities of hunting, conservation, industry and the media. This podcast aims to inspire a different perspective on hunting and urges listeners to contribute constructively to hunting and conservation.
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Wild TalkPredator Management w/ HOWL | Wild Talk S3 Ep3We talk predator management with Dan Gates from CRWM to discuss proper predator management. Later, we chat with Charles Whitwam from HOWL and the social segment with Kate Rundle is back!
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Sportsman of Colorado Radio ShowApril 13, 2024: The 2024 Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo InterviewsToday’s Guests: We are airing some great interviews from last weekend at The 2024 Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo jheld April 5-7 2024 at The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Scott and Kevin Flesch visit with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, and Charles Whitwam with Howl For... READ MORE2024-04-1659 min
The Mountain Side#157 Charles Whitwam - Howl for WildlifeCharles Whitwam - currently lives in California. He’s owned and operated several businesses since 2006 and is also a guide and outfitter. Most recently he has founded Howl For Wildlife – a modern-day platform for advocacy surrounding wildlife issues, engaging in hunter activism and education. Charles Whitwam joins Bobby Marshall in San Francisco Studio to discuss, Conservation, Wildlife, Biology, Politics, Advocacy, Hunting, Archery, Trudistion, Friends, Outdoor life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.HowlForWildlife.orgSponsor Links:2024-03-151h 34
Woods & Water Podcast#93: howlforwildlife.org - John Stallone & Charles WhitwamHow For Wildlife president: Charles Whitwam, and vice president: John Stallone join the show to discuss what Howl For Wildlife is, how to get involved, why you should be involved, and what is going on in this current legislative session that we as outdoorsman and hunters should be worried about.2024-03-131h 23
Big Hunt GuysThe devil at our doorstep w/ HOWL for Wildlife and CRWM | Big Hunt Guys | Ep. 109Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, Charles Whitwam, and Mike Costello with HOWL for Wildlife link up with the Big Hunt Guys while attending the Western Hunt Expo to discuss conservation and the threats to hunting, fishing, and trapping. Over the past few years, there has been an unprecedented rise in anti-hunting sentiment, manifested in unfounded legislation, poor wildlife management policy, and hypocritical leadership. Anti-hunters want hunting to end forever. The group discusses the need for groups like CRWM and HOWL and why they were established. They also discuss the current campaign by animal rights activists to...2024-02-291h 47
Elevate the HuntHOWL: Raising the Sportsman’s VoiceCharles Whitwam is the founder and president of Howl for Wildlife.Howl For Wildlife provides streamlined tools and resources with regards to issues surrounding wildlife, hunting and/or fishing management. Howl For Wildlife provides content & education sourced from biologists, partner organizations, and boots on the ground experts/individuals who are directly involved in the sustainable growth and health of wildlife in North America. Howl For Wildlife provides the public with streamlined access to officials, decision makers and influencers through industry leading technology. If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you...2023-12-1255 min
MAC Outdoors Podcast124 Conservation or Controversy? Examining the Management of Catalina Island's Mule Deer with HOWLWelcome back to another episode of MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine. In today's episode, Charles Whitwam joins us to dive into the intriguing topic of wildlife management, including mountain lions and Catalina Mule Deer. We explore the controversy surrounding the proposed eradication of 2000 mule deer on Catalina Island and the ongoing ban on mountain lion hunting in California. We discuss the different perspectives of stakeholders, including hunting lobbyists, conservation organizations, and island residents. Join us as we delve into the complexities of wildlife management, the importance of community engagement, and the need to bridge the gap between...2023-11-0255 min
Soul Seekers PodcastEp. 236 | Where Is Your Line In The Sand? w/ Charles Whitwam of HOWL
Charles Whitwam of HOWL for Wildlife joins the show to talk about the current events in the political landscape of defending hunting. We cover the topics of redefining what trophies are in hunting, Colorado cat hunting ban initiative, Washington grizzly bear reintroductions and more. If you care about hunting lasting for generations, then it is time to draw your line in the sand and get involved. It starts with you using your voice and changing the tide of public opinion. Tune in to find out more and become a part of #soulseekersnation
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The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettCharles Whitwam from Howl For Wildlife: "Hunting is Human"Host Ryan Garrett discusses the origins of HowlforWildlife.org with its founder Charles Whitwam. We discuss the use of AI in light of recent public testimony against the HOWL platform, as well as the humanity of documenting hunts through trophies.
Note from 11/24/2023. Fixed the Editing Error on Ann Presna's quote running over interview dialogue. 2023-09-1743 min
Howl For Wildlife - HOWL CASTRobby Denning, Charles Whitwam and John StalloneRobby Denning, Charles Whitwam and John Stallone discuss hunting and the future of hunting
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Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcastRobby Denning Discusses the End of HuntingRobby Denning had Myself and Charles Whitwam to discuss Howl for Wildlife and Hunting as we know it.
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The Broadside podcast|13| What’s Baking? meeting with WDFW Commission Chair Barbara BakerWhat does conservation mean to you? On this episode a panel of sportsman and woman sat down and had another fireside chat with a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission member to ask just that question. This time it was WDFW Commission Chair Barbara Baker. The lineup of Sportsman and Woman consisted of Charles Whitwam, The founder and president of @howlforwildlife , Dane Czarnecki, Will Christian the @nextgenerationhunter , Gary Strassburg, Marie Neumiller of Inland Northwest Wildlife Council @inlandnw916 and Ryan Garrett of Blue Ridge Rifles who was able to facilitate the meeting with Chair Baker.
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Adaptive OutdoorsmanHowling for Wildlife with Charles WhitwamOn this episode of Adaptive Outdoorsman I'm joined with guest Charles Whitwam a Co-founder of Howl For Wildlife a conservation non profit that wants to unite sportsmen and women against all threats to hunting fishing. Creating a grass roots organization to help get hunter in the fight. In this episode we discuss Meateater, bad bills, getting boots on the ground, boycotting former businesses, emails, custom programing, and being so good you aren't needed anymore. Now let's Howl For Wildlife Thank you for listening to the Adaptive Outdoorsman podcast. Please leave a like and review on the po...2023-07-201h 15The Broadside podcast|10| WDFW Commission Discussion with Howl For Wildlife and moreI am joined by Charles Whitwam the founder of Howl For Wildlife, a young enthusiastic hunter Dane Czarnecki, along with Mike Herz a board Member of the new Washington chapter of the American Bear Foundation. I was also joined by the Author of multiple books inluding "The Ultimate Guide To Black Bear Hunting" and his most recent book "Calling' Cougars abnd Cagin' Cats", Douglas Boze, Doug is also the President of the newly found chapter in washington state of The American Bear Foundation.
Our conversation is important and covers lots to do with the WDFW (wa...2023-07-011h 40
The First Gen Hunter PodcastEp. 142 Pickin’ Bones: HOWLing At Politicians Pt. 2 with Charles WhitwamRemember when I first talked to Charles on the podcast? It was probably a year and a half ago when that conversation happened. Have you wondered how effective HOWL's approach is all of this time later? Yeah, me too. So I went back to the source and things are still clicking just as well as I had hoped.
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Built To Hunt by Huntin' FoolEP 179: How to Be Proactive with Legislation for WildlifeHow can I participate in local efforts to combat anti-hunting bills and legislation? Who do I send emails to and what do I say? How can a non-resident fight to protect my hunting rights in other states? Join us as we sit down with Charles Whitwam of Howl for Wildlife to discuss what we can do as sportsmen to educate and have a positive effect in preserving the North American Model of Conservation. Learn more at www.howlforwildlife.org2023-03-2358 min
The Hunter Conservationist PodcastEp 91 - Hunter Activism with Charles WhitwamBrought to You By Community-Minded Alpine Toyota Charles Whitwam, founder of Howl for Wildlife joins Mark and Curtis to discuss hunter activism. Charles explains how the Howl for Wildlife call center works and cites several great examples of where Howl has helped organize hunters’ voices to make a difference in protecting science-based wildlife management, hunting and trapping. The guys discuss trends in hunter engagement, the idea of hunters becoming activists, the four quadrants of activism, getting hunting brands and influencers to promote action campaigns, reclaiming the wolf as a symbol of hunti...2023-03-151h 54
Jay Scott Outdoors Western Big Game Hunting and Fishing Podcast840: Wolves in Colorado with Cliff Gray
Join Cliff Gray as he discusses the future of wolves and the CPW Draft Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan with Charles Whitwam and Justin Nolan. Justin is an active member of several hunting and wildlife advocacy groups. Charles is the Founder and President of Howl for Wildlife - a nonprofit corporation with the mission to give people the tools to act on hunting, fishing, and conservation issues.
Charles and Justin encourage all hunters to participate in the Zoom commission meeting on Feb 16th. All details are provided at www.howlforwildlife.org/feb16wolfzoom.
Howl for Wildlife is also holding a F...2023-02-151h 20Soul Seekers PodcastEp. 202 | Hunting & The Defense Thereof with Howl For Wildlife
Anytime you get to sit down with John Stallone and Charles Whitwam, of HOWL For Wildlife, the episode is going to be informative and motivating. This episode does not disappoint as we recorded live from the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you care about hunting, you will not want to miss this episode. Tune in to find out more on your journey to become a part of #soulseekersnation
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Howl For Wildlife - HOWL CASTPack Mentality Weekly Update - Feral Horses/Right To Food-Hunt/Grizzly Bears & CanadaJam packed with a cast that have recently helped us with our latest actions. From feral horses in AZ, Right to hunt/food bills in OR and MT, Canada Gun Bills and the long road to delisting Grizzly Bear.
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Amy Patrick of OHA
Jeff Darrah of Montana Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife
Mark Hall of The Hunter Conservationist
John Koleszar of Conservation First USA
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HOSTS - Mike Costello, John Stallone & Charles Whitwam
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Lone Star Outdoor ShowCampfire Conversations 31: The Wolves Are Coming, So What Do We Do With Them?Colorado voted to reintroduce wolves. That ship has sailed, it's happening. So now what? The obvious answer is to focus on Colorado's Wolf Management Plan going forward. On this episode of Campfire Conversations I'm joined by Howl For Wildlife's Charles Whitwam and Lifelong Coloradoan and Minturn Angler Founder Justin Nolan. The current proposal does call [...]2023-02-0345 minWestern ContoursEpisode 302 Activation, Opportunity and The Path ForwardHOWL for Wildlife came on the scene just over a year ago and has arguably garnered more direct sportsman engagement and involvement than many have seen in recent years. Nonetheless, not without scrutiny and struggle. I sat down with Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello, and we discussed some of the challenges and frustrations of coexisting with the "legacy" ORGS, scrutiny from within the community, the positive affirmations of their work and holding the front line. Enjoy the episode.
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Hunt QuietlyEpisode 38. HOWL for WildlifeIn this week’s episode, Jim talks with the folks from HOWL For Wildlife, Charles Whitwam, and Mike Costello. HOWL is a nonprofit corporation with the mission to give people the tools to act on hunting, fishing, and conservation issues. Their discussion includes a variety of anti-hunting legislation that various states have faced, more recently, the bear hunting ban in Washington State.2023-01-291h 57
The Nomad Strength ShowCHARLES WHITWAM | Howl For WildlifeWe've got one of the most actionable episodes we've ever done for you today. My guest is Charles Whitwam. Charles is the founder of HOWL for Wildlife, a non-profit organization dedicated to the one thing we need as outdoorsmen, organization.
The technology and effort going into this project is amazing, and has already been proven to be extremely successful in getting the correct information to us on what is happening in these often unchecked legislative bodies attempting to alter or take away the things we love and factually know improve wildlife and the wilderness they live in.
Listen in as...2022-10-171h 22Howl For Wildlife - HOWL CASTArkansas bear collaring projectCharles Whitwam and John Stallone Sit down with the Arkansas bear collaring team to discuss why, when, and how of this project
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Arizona Wildlife Federation PodcastHowl for Wildlife!Please join me as I sit down with Charles Whitwam and John Stallone as we talk about this dynamic new group and the important work they are doing for the conservation of wildlife and hunting.
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Howl For Wildlife - HOWL CASTWhat’s Wrong with SB856 Charles Whitwam and Mike CostelloCharles Whitwam and Mike jam on the issues, problems and outright threats embedded in SB856. This California legislation has some shiny and attractive bait to attract hunters' attention, but the boring sections of the Senate Bill are NOT GOOD for California hunters, outdoors enthusiasts, farmers and ranchers. OPPOSE SB856.
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The Mountain Side#089 Charles Whitwam - Howl for WildlifeCharles Whitwam - currently lives in California. He’s owned and operated several businesses since 2006 and is also a guide and outfitter. Most recently he has founded Howl For Wildlife – a modern-day platform for advocacy surrounding wildlife issues, engaging in hunter activism and education. Bobby is joined by Charles to discuss, Conservation, Wildlife, Biology, Politics, Advocacy, Hunting, Archery, Black Rifle Coffe, Free Range American, Friends, Outdoor life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops. Become a Mountain Side Patron Here for exclusive footage.www.HowlForW...2022-05-201h 16
6 Ranch PodcastWildlife Conservation in the 21st CenturySend us a textThere are some powerful groups out there hellbent on banning hunting and trapping. As hunters, we can combat these groups by speaking with legislators. But who has the time to sit down and write individualized emails to every policy maker? Not to mention the time it takes to track down the right contact info. Hunters deserve to have their voices heard, and now, thanks to Howl for Wildlife, advocating for hunting is easier than ever. My guest today, Charles Whitwam, founded Howl for Wildlife, a non-profit that provides an actionable platform for conservationists...2022-05-021h 16