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PNWild Podcast169. WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?!?!In this episode Zack is chatting with Ryan Garret @hunterfarmerartisan about the current situation in Washington state. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge in the politics in the hunting space. This podcast is full of information on recent bills that have recently been initiated and the last minute WDFW commision apointees from govenever Inslee. USE CODE PNWILD WHEN PURCHASING WILD SOCIETY MEALS OR COFFEE! CHECKOUT OUR YOUTUBE BELOW! https://www.youtube.com/@PNWild/videos SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/c/PNWild FOR GOHUNT use code PNW thise code will g...2025-02-051h 40
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettNeither Gods Nor Demons: The Two Mistaken Extremes of Predator Perception by Jillian GarrettJillian Garrett shares a piece she wrote a while back, but its theme remains ever topical. Predators, especially wolves seem to bring out extreme viewpoints on both sides of the aisle. This essay is an exploration of the flaws in those ideas.2024-07-1609 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBrant Macduff: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting.Anti-hunter turned hunting rights activist Brant Macduff is the author of The Shotgun Conservationist. Host Ryan Garrett sits down with him to discuss it's appeal to non-hunters who care about the environment that hunting might not be the big bad destroyer of the environment that they think it is.
We also talk about how we can better get out of our echo chamber and engage with the broader public.
You can follow him on Instagram: @stuffinmyapartment
and his book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com...2024-07-0534 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettAlice Jones Webb: Busting Myths About HuntersField and Stream author, and consummate conservationist Alice Jones Webb sits down with hose Ryan Garrett to discuss some of the misconceptions that non-hunters have about our lifestyle.
She also shares how her father was a huge part of the reason she became an outdoor writer.
If you want to check out what Alice is up to the best way to do it is to subscribe to her newsletter Take it Outside on Substack. 2024-06-2628 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettAbdicating the Altar of ConvenienceHost Ryan Garrett shares a piece that describes his origin story as a hunter, farmer, and artisan, and cook. He describes the importance of self-sufficiency, desire for self-improvement, and the need for a connection to something bigger than yourself. 2024-06-0534 min
VerySeriousHunting30. Washington Mid-Season TURKEY TALKJoin Jeff as he talks to people across the state of Washington about their turkey season so far!
These dudes are grinding it out in various parts of the state and finding out one thing in common: it's tough this year.
Guests in order of appearance:
Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/hunterfarmerartisan/
Ryan's Farm: https://www.instagram.com/blueridgefarmerwa/
Conservation Coaltion: https://www.instagram.com/conservation_coalition_of_wa/
Tim: https://www.instagram.com/chiefoutside/
Brad...2024-05-0155 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettKelsey Ross: Keeping Track of What CountsHost Ryan Garrett interviews Kelsey Ross, with the Conservation Coalition of Washington state. Full disclosure, Kelsey has helped with this show more times than could be properly counted. Her knack for keeping track of every potential threat to conservation in Washington State and nationally as well as carefully documenting the key points of who said what and when has been instrumental in organizing efforts to preserve hunting as a heritage.
If you want to follow the Coalition, you can check out their Instagram: @Conservation_coalition_of_wa2024-04-2350 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Jillian Garrett Why I Hunt CougarListen to Jillian Garrett explain in her own words the moral complexities of hunting predators as it relates to the current politics of Washington state.
This is an episode for hunters and non-hunters alike.
If you want access to content like this on a regular basis consider signing up for her Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/JillianGarrett/about2024-04-2011 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettClarence Rushing: The Dual Meanings Trophy HuntingHost Ryan Garrett discusses the weaponization of of the term "Trophy Hunting" with BHA board-member Clarence Rushing. People coming from different backgrounds can hear the same term and have wildly different interpretations of it, in this episode we explore how we might be able to bridge that communications gap.
And make sure you read Clarence's article on the subject here:https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article283850398.html2024-04-0742 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettThe Myth of Compassionate Conservation with Jillian GarrettJillian Garrett discusses the concept of "compassionate conservation" with host Ryan Garrett. Anti-hunting groups have spent a lot of money looking for a term that sounds like a great replacement to the North American Model of Conservation. But it is clear they did not put a lot of thought into the negative impacts of such a system. 2024-03-2426 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettMalcolm Legette with Hunters Of ColorHost Ryan Garrett sits down with Malcolm for an honest discussion about the racial divide that exists for hunting in North America, and how some organizations like Hunters of Color exist to break that divide down.
If you have 12 minutes I highly recommend you watch their promotional video I mentioned in the show. It was eye opening for me.
2024-03-1428 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettThe FFL Killer: Jeremy Ball discussing HB2118This episode was honestly a difficult one for me to record as HB2118 effectively puts me out of business as a gunsmith in Washington. We discussed how this bill got to this point, how bad it was in the beginning and the similarities between 2A rights activism and hunting activism. 2024-03-081h 02
Howl For Wildlife - HOWL CASTWA State Update: Doug Boze, Ryan Garrett discuss Commission bias against bear huntingIt is becoming more & more apparent that a majority of the current WA state F&W Commission has a bias against hunters, and hunting. The threats are directed at bear and cougar hunting, with indirect impacts which will be felt across all species in Washington and likely will impact hunters and wildlife nationwide. The threats here are perpetrated by the same anti-hunting industry players we see in Colorado, California, Arizona, etc.
Please go to HOWL for Wildlife, share this podcast and rally your community to advocate for hunting, conservation, balanced and proven wildlife mgmt. Hunting is Human, an...2023-12-231h 23The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Jillian Garrett-Ballot Box Biology and the Beavers that ate MassechusettsIn this bonus episode, Host Ryan Garret goes over the events of the October Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting, namely the approval to begin rule-making on the Bear and Cougar petition and the bad news that it could bring for hunters as a whole.
In the interview section of this show, Jillian brings some timely historical context to the ballot box biology campaigns these groups have ran in the past, as well as some insights on how to combat them. 2023-12-1954 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettSue Tidwell: Telling Better Hunting StoriesHost Ryan Garrett sits down with Sue Tidwell, author of Cries of the Savanna. Sue is a non-hunter who through her experiences in Africa has become a staunch advocate of hunting both over there and here at home. We discussed how and why her thinking on the subject has shifted over time.
Her book can be found at https://www.suetidwell.com/
If you are interested in supporting this show please go to patreon.com/HunterFarmerArtisanPodcast2023-12-0939 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettColumbia County Commissioner Marty HallHost Ryan Garrett interviews Columbia County Commissioner Marty Hall, a rancher who took the time to speak at the October 27th meeting to share his views on wolf management. A rancher first, and a sportsman second, Marty has some interesting perspective on what we do right, and what can be improved. 2023-12-0246 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Jillian Garrett on the Cougar and Bear Petition from All The Usual SuspectsHost Ryan Garrett interviews Jillian Garrett about her recent article published in the Northwest Sportsman detailing the most recent
petition coming from Anti-Hunting groups regarding Cougar and Bear hunting. We discuss the dangers of ballot box biology, anti-hunter tactics, the flawed nature of the “science” they brought forth in the petition, as well as a few things hunters could do better to help cast themselves in a better light among the non-hunting public.
Please urge the commission to reject the Cougar and Bear Rule-making petition by emailing them at: commission@dfw.wa.gov.
You can read...2023-11-2433 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettGary Strassburg: What Getting Involved Can Look LikeHost Ryan Garrett sits down with our buddy Gary from the Conservation Coalition on how hunters have organized their voice and the effects that has on the Fish and Wildlife Commission. We review some of the key moments from the October 27th Meeting. 2023-11-1851 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettDan Wilson: Forest Coalitions and Collaborative SolutionsHost Ryan Garrett interviews Dan Wilson, a Northeast Washington
Sportsman who actively participates in too many conservation advocacy groups to count. When dealing with complex problems revolving around conservation policy, he is on the short list of people to talk to. In this interview he put on his Forest Coalition hat to discuss wildfires, forest management, and the importance of opposing stakeholders finding ways to engage and present
implementable solutions to policy-makers. 2023-11-1046 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Big Tent Breakdown. Analysis Of The Commission Meeting On Oct 26thHost Ryan Garrett walks through Fish and Wildlife Commission commentary surrounding the Draft Conservation Policy discussed during the Big Tent Committee meeting on Oct 26th. He explains how this informed informed his public testimony on the 27th.
Both meetings are a matter of public record, and can be found here.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings/2023
2023-11-0132 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Marina Treese Part 2In this bonus Episode, Marina Flips the script a bit and has some questions about climate, conservation challenges, and life advice from host Ryan Garrett. 2023-11-0117 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettMarina Treese: Perspectives on SustainabilityHost Ryan Garrett interviews Marina Treese from Axis Sustainability. Marina’s background with boots-on-the-ground conservation is impressive, and her perspectives on the preservation vs. conservation argument are well worth a listen. There was enough content that I needed to break up the discussion into two episodes, so keep an eye out for the second bonus episode where Marina flipped the script and asked me for my perspective on a few things. 2023-10-2946 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettRay Livingston: The Importance Of MentorshipHost Ryan Garrett and First Hunt Foundation mentor Ray Livingston sit down to chat about how we help usher the next generation of hunters towards success. We also pick out the two peices of hunting gear you should not skimp on when you are getting started on a budget.
You can see Ray on the popular History Channel series Mountain Men and Alone. 2023-10-1541 min
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 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: Yes Bear, Cougar, and Elk Season ARE In Trouble.Host Ryan Garrett breaks down hunter concerns arising from the August 10th meeting of the Wildlife Committee of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission. This should serve as a call to action for any hunter thinking that there isn't an issue. Get involved. A good place to start would be:
Conservation Coalition of Washington State
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
BHA2023-09-1310 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettJordan Rash on the Importance of Non-Partisan Political EngagementHost Ryan Garrett interviews Jordan Rash, a freelance writer with experience in both the Washington and Oregon State Legislature. We discuss the importance of bipartisan political engagement in the fight to save hunting as well as the ethics of hunting and eating. 2023-09-0935 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettMandy Carlstrom: The Importance of Hunter MessagingHost Ryan Garrett discusses the ways that hunters shape the public’s perception of hunting with Mandy Carlstrom the Communications Lead for the Washington Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We also talk about how important mentorship is. Especially for adult-onset-hunters facing the steep leaning curve of the pursuit. 2023-09-0237 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: The Story of Chaco the BearIn this show I spend a lot of time talking about how we fight to preserve hunting, but I think it is important to share why. Jillian Garrett and I recount the story of my 2020 Bear, because it encompasses so many of the reasons that hunting is important to us. 2023-08-291h 08
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettMarie Neumiller with the INWC: "Responsible Use Is Conservation"I have a conversation with Marie Neumiller about some upcoming issues with the commission. The importance hunting plays in lowering our footprint on the landscape. We touch on the misuse of the precautionary principle.
Her work with the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council is invaluable. If you are interested in getting involved with it, you can find their site here https://www.inwc.org/2023-08-2623 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: A Letter From a ConservationistHunters are a diverse group of people that come from all
walks of life. While our pathways into hunting are varied, our love for
conservation is universal.
Author Jillian Garrett shares her journey into hunting and
her love of conservation in a letter she sent to the Commission in the Spring of 2022. 2023-08-2211 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettJustin Spruiell from the Armed Forces InitiativeHost Ryan Garrett has a conversation with Justin Spruiell with
BHA’s Armed Forces Initiative about military service, healing through the
outdoors, and the significance of getting involved.
Justins group can be reached at BHA_AFI through Instagram.
Episode art Photo Credit: Aaron Agosto @aaronagosto2023-08-1926 minThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettBonus: An Open Letter to the CommissionHost Ryan Garrett addresses the concerns of public comment manipulation and responds to the accusations that hunters believe equality feels like oppression.2023-08-1707 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettJillian Garret on the the changing language of the WDFW CommissionJillian Garret is one of the actors behind the scenes since the 2021 Spring Bear cancellation. Her perspectives on the WDFW Commission's desire to change policy language to get around their mandate are worth listening to.
Editing note:I changed the title to make clear that we are generally talking about the WDFW Commission, and not WDFW Department staff. There is a clear line between the two, but it can often get blurry.
Some Sources from Jillian:
Hunters
are a minority, making up roughly 4% of the population in the...2023-08-1525 min
The Hunter Farmer Artisan Podcast with Ryan GarrettThe Hunter Farmer Artisan Episode 0 Intro to the Conservation ConversationHost Ryan Garrett introduces himself and the issues that
face sportsmen and women in Washington state.
Currently, the WDFW Special Commission seems to be taking an anti-hunting stance. This direction not only imperils hunting and fishing, but the wildlife and ecosystems that consumptive use supports.
If you don't like the direction of the commission, they can be contacted at:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/contact2023-08-1311 min
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.
Elli...2023-08-041h 08The Broadside podcast|12| A Whale of a time with WDFW Commission member Tim ReganA group of outdoorsman consisitng of your return favorites like Dane and Mike along with Ryan Garrett, Gary Strasburg Will Cristison Anthiny Smith Joel Swecker and some others join in along the way like Doug Boze, Washington state department of fish and wildlife commissioner Tim Regan. In an effort to gain more transparency a group of Washington resident outdoorsman and woman are reaching out to the WDFW commission members. So in the second meeting with one we speek with Tim Regan about his thoughts on the bear hunting debacle in washington, the apparent attack on hunting and the new...2023-07-261h 36