MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – February 26, 2025 – Get ready for fishing season by listening to episodes of the Connecting with Conservation Podcast with hosts Dr. Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) and Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF). Recent episodes welcome guests from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), Evolution Outdoor and Visit Anderson/Lake Hartwell, S.C. on newly released episodes.
Dave Chanda, President & CEO of Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) – (Season 2 Episode 3). Hosts Jon and Scott welcome Dave to discuss everything from the terrific marketing campaigns RBFF is producing to increasing fishing participation through recruiting, retaining and reactivating anglers.
Neil Paul, Executive Director, Visit Anderson County SC/Lake Hartwell – (Season 2 Episode 8). Watch Neil, Jon and Jim talk about how fish and wildlife conservation plays an important role in managing anglers and fishing tournaments on one of the biggest and best fishing lakes in America.
Reece Martin, Marketing and E-Commerce, Evolution Outdoor – (Season 2 Episode 9). Recorded on-site during the ICAST conference, hosts Jim and Jon welcome guest Reece Martin to discuss what is new at Evolution Outdoor, as well as the explosion of youth fishing tournaments and how new technology is changing fishing as we know it.
The Connecting with Conservation Podcast was created to allow a broad mix of guests from wildlife agencies, industry manufacturers and non-government organizations to share their stories about how they and their organizations support outdoor recreation and conservation. The conversational format, informative guests and compact episodes make it a great addition to any podcast rotation.
New episodes of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast are posted weekly. Tune in on YouTube and PodBean.
To become a guest on an upcoming episode of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast, reach out to Dr. Jon Gassett or Jim Curcuruto.
About OSCF
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with all facets of the outdoor industry to improve cultural acceptance of gun ownership, hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting. We use research-based communications and engagement programs that help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers and Shooters) and promote the positive contributions HATS make to society. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag,” “Come With!,” “Connecting with Conservation,” “Donate A Deer” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, follow @OutdoorStewards on Instagram or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org. Keep up with the latest from OSCF on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About WMI
Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) was stablished in 1911 by sportsmen/businessmen gravely concerned about the dramatic declines of many wildlife populations. Its founders saw a need for a small, independent and aggressive cadre of people dedicated to restoring and ensuring the well-being of wild populations and their habitats. Learn more here or contact Dr. Jon Gassett (502) 330-9025 jgassett@wildlifemgt.org.
The Connecting with Conservation podcast is funded by a multi-state Conservation Grant (F24AP00224), which is jointly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Conservation Investment and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.