
Growing up with Yellowstone as your backyard gives you a unique appreciation for the great outdoors — just ask Senator James Malone. The minority chair of the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee joins host Matt Morrett and Executive Director Steve Smith to discuss his journey from subsistence hunting in Wyoming to serving Pennsylvania’s top county for hunting licenses sold. He also shares details on a new bill that could boost hunter recruitment and how outdoorsmen can get involved with the legislative process. Episode Highlights: Senator Malone’s background in the outdoors and how he got into politics Why he believes hunting is critical to conservation How the legislative process works with input from the public Details on his new initiative to promote hunting for future generations When and how to contact senators to make your voice heard Resources: Learn more about Senator Malone’s first-time hunter deer tag initiative. Donate to Hunters Sharing the Harvest.
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