Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is joined by Tyler Sharp of The Modern Huntsman to discuss his journey into the world of hunting and conservation, the philosophy behind Modern Huntsman, and the importance of ethical storytelling in the hunting community. We dig deep into the intersection of art and conservation - with beautiful print magazines experiencing a huge resurgence in recent years, the role of community engagement, and future initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity in the outdoor heritage.

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One state's fight could shape the future of hunting, fishing, and conservation across America.

Conservation doesn't stop at state lines, and neither do the challenges facing hunters, anglers, ranchers, and everyone who values America's outdoor traditions. Kenya Link takes a closer look at Oregon's controversial PEACE Act and explains why sportsmen across the country should be paying attention, regardless of where they live.

Using recent conservation battles in Colorado, Florida, and Oregon as real-world examples, this conversation explores how ballot initiatives, wildlife policy, and state constitutional protections influence the...

The future of hunting and fishing hinges on truths most outdoorsmen never hear.

Colorado sits at the center of one of the most important hunting and fishing conversations happening in America today.

In this conversation, Kenya Link and Travis Thompson break down the biggest myths surrounding Colorado's proposed constitutional right to hunt and fish amendment. From concerns about trespassing and wildlife management to questions about traditional hunting methods and conservation policy, they separate fact from fiction and explain what the amendment actually does.

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The future of hunting and fishing may depend on what happens next in Colorado.

Colorado has long been considered one of the crown jewels of North American hunting and fishing. From world-class elk hunting and mule deer opportunities to trout fishing on iconic western waters, the state's outdoor heritage helps define the sporting culture of the American West.

That heritage is now at the center of a major conservation battle.

Leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt join Colorado wildlife advocate Dan Gates...

One fisherman’s fight protected access, traditions, and future generations of anglers.

For many anglers, fishing is more than a pastime. It's how memories are made, traditions are passed down, and families stay connected across generations.

When a proposed shark fishing ban surfaced in Marco Island, Florida, local angler David Boggs found himself at the center of a battle that reached far beyond one beach or one fishery. What began as a father teaching his son to fish turned into a grassroots effort to defend public access, fishing rights, an...

Discover how one Michigan ranch is shaping hunters, conservationists, and outdoor traditions for future generations.

Legends Ranch has become far more than a destination for whitetail deer hunting in Michigan. What started as a family hunting property has evolved into a full-scale conservation and education operation focused on wildlife management, hunter education, veteran outreach, and preserving the traditions that keep hunting culture alive.

Robert Sergi and Kyle Chaloux break down what ranch life actually looks like behind the scenes, from managing trophy whitetail genetics and hosting guided deer hunts...

Outdoor traditions survive when hunters and anglers fight to protect them for future generations.

Recorded live from the International Order of T. Roosevelt convention in Florida, Kenya Link sits down with conservation advocate and media personality Gabby Hoffmann for a wide-ranging conversation on hunting rights, grassroots conservation, outdoor culture, and the future of America’s sporting heritage.

From waterfowl hunting and bass fishing to public lands advocacy and constitutional right-to-hunt-and-fish initiatives, Gabby explains how policy, media, and outdoor recreation all intersect. The conversation digs into why hunting and fishing co...

Two outdoor storytellers reveal how hunting, fishing, and family traditions shape conservation’s future.

Broadcasting live from the annual International Order of T. Roosevelt Conference gathering in Florida, Kenya Link sits down with outdoor media personalities Jonathan Moss and Brooke Moss for a conversation about conservation, storytelling, and raising the next generation of hunters and anglers.

Brooke shares how her women-focused outdoor radio platform is creating space for female hunters, anglers, and outdoors moms to connect through shared experiences in fishing, hiking, and family adventure. She talks about why ge...

A timeless conversation on hunting rights, conservation legacy, and why Theodore Roosevelt still matters today.

Joe Wiegand has spent the last 25 years bringing Theodore Roosevelt to life, but this conversation goes far beyond historical impersonation. It’s a deep dive into the roots of American conservation, the fight to protect hunting and fishing rights, and the character-building lessons Roosevelt believed every outdoorsman should experience firsthand.

Joe shares how Roosevelt’s adventures in the wilderness shaped his philosophy on wildlife conservation, public lands, and personal responsibility. The conversation explores Roosevelt’s role...

A growing movement is reshaping the future of hunting, fishing, and American outdoor traditions.

Momentum is building in the fight to protect hunting and fishing rights across the country, and the stakes have never been higher. Fresh off a landmark victory securing a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Florida, the focus now shifts west to Colorado, where a new ballot initiative aims to safeguard wildlife management and outdoor traditions for future generations.

This conversation digs into what it actually takes to defend hunting rights in today’s po...

A powerful look at how real hunters fight for access, protect tradition, and mentor the next generation.

Patrick and Kenia head north to Maine, one of America’s most fiercely independent and deeply rooted outdoor cultures, to explore why protecting the right to hunt and fish matters far beyond state lines. Joining the crew is Jared Bornstein, a Maine lobbyist, dedicated outdoorsman, and the force behind programs that get more kids into the woods and on the water.

Jared breaks down how youth hunting mentorship, moose hunting access, and hi...

Spring wakes the woods, and hunters everywhere feel the pull to chase again.

Spring signals a reset for hunters and anglers who’ve spent months in the grip of winter. As ice melts and daylight stretches earlier into the morning, the shift toward turkey hunting, scouting, and open water fishing becomes impossible to ignore. That mental switch from off-season to active pursuit is as real as it gets.

This conversation dives into what that transition actually feels like on the ground. From shaking off the rust after months away fr...

From duck stamps to Dall sheep, one artist’s journey connects wild places and conservation.

Wildlife art and hunting culture intersect in a way few people fully understand, and this conversation pulls back the curtain. Raised in South Dakota with deep roots in pheasant hunting, waterfowl hunting, and Midwestern outdoor traditions, Joshua Spies turned a lifelong passion for the outdoors into a career that directly fuels conservation.

Through stories of early influences, mentorship, and eventually winning the Federal Duck Stamp, this discussion reveals how wildlife artists play a critical ro...

A lifetime hunter reveals how discipline and obsession built unforgettable big game experiences.

From small-town Minnesota roots to chasing rams in the Alaska backcountry, John Coulter built a life around hunting, discipline, and long-term focus. What started with pheasants, ducks, and whitetails turned into a deep passion for big game hunting, including Dall sheep, antelope, mule deer, and African plains game.

This conversation digs into what it really takes to pursue ambitious hunts in today’s world. John breaks down the realities of sheep hunting costs, why physical conditioning is...

What social media hides might be the most meaningful part of every hunt.

Scroll through Instagram during deer season or after a successful western big game hunt and you’ll see a familiar pattern. Clean photos, big smiles, and perfectly framed grip-and-grin moments. What you don’t see is everything that makes those moments matter.

This conversation digs into the reality behind hunting content and why social media often misses the mark. From freezing mornings in the deer stand to long, uncomfortable sits during turkey season, the experience of hunt...

Hunting, ranching, and farming share the same fight, and losing one could mean losing them all.

Conservation in America doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It lives on working lands, cattle ranches, timber tracts, and family farms where wildlife and agriculture intersect every day. In this conversation, Kenia Link sits down with Travis Thompson to break down the deep connection between hunting, fishing, ranching, and farming and why protecting one often means protecting them all.

From Osceola turkey hunting in Florida to Midwestern farmland whitetails, the discussion explores how wo...

Hunting freedom isn’t guaranteed. Protecting seasons, access, and wildlife starts with political engagement.

For many hunters and anglers, the outdoors is where we go to escape the noise of politics and the daily news cycle. But the reality is simple. Even if hunters step away from politics, politics will never step away from hunting.

This conversation breaks down why policy decisions shape the future of hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation across the United States. From state legislatures and ballot initiatives to wildlife regulations and public land policy, the ru...

When anti-hunting activists mobilize, will sportsmen show up to defend their ground?

Fred Bird of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation joins Hunt Fish Freedom for a hard look at the policy fights shaping our outdoor future. As host of The Sportsmen’s Voice podcast and a longtime advocate in state legislatures across the East Coast, Fred brings boots-on-the-ground insight from inside committee rooms and caucus meetings where hunting and fishing rights are decided.

From Right to Hunt and Fish constitutional amendments to Sunday hunting access and no net loss publ...

If hunting disappears, so does America’s most successful conservation story.

At Dallas Safari Club Convention, we sat down with Shane Mahoney to talk about what most Americans overlook: the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is one of the greatest achievements in this country’s history.

Wildlife once stood on the brink. Market hunting, habitat loss, and unregulated harvest decimated populations of whitetails, wild turkeys, elk, and waterfowl. Leaders like Theodore Roosevelt reversed that course, building a system where regulated hunting and fishing fund conservation through license dollars, exci...

Global hunting adventures are closer and more attainable than most outdoorsmen realize.

Broadcasting from the floor of the Dallas Safari Club convention in Atlanta, this conversation dives deep into what it means to protect hunting rights while expanding opportunity for everyday sportsmen.

Country artist and host of Hoge Wild, Lucas Hoge shares hard-earned perspective from hunting across New Zealand, South Africa, Alaska, and beyond. From possum population mismanagement overseas to the domino effects of government overreach, the discussion highlights why regulated hunting and fishing remain essential tools for wildlife...

A behind-the-scenes look at the movement fighting to secure hunting and fishing traditions nationwide.

The future of hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions depends on more than time in the field. It depends on the people willing to defend those opportunities for the next generation. This conversation explores the mission behind the International Order of T. Roosevelt and why its annual IOTR 2026 convention has become one of the most influential gatherings in modern conservation.

Executive Director Luke Hilgemann breaks down the growing challenges facing hunters and anglers, from declining participation...

Healthy deer herds, working forests, and rural towns don’t survive by accident.

Northern Wisconsin’s hunting and fishing traditions are inseparable from the health of its land and the strength of its communities. This conversation digs into that reality with Paul Schecklman, founder of the Northwoods Policy Network, whose background as a firefighter, public policy strategist, and lifelong outdoorsman gives him a rare, ground-level perspective.

The discussion connects boots-on-the-ground conservation with the policies shaping access, wildlife health, and rural opportunity. From deer numbers and forest management to public land...

A young hunter milestone, family legacy, and how hunting traditions get passed forward.

Hunting and fishing traditions are rarely built alone. They’re shaped around campfires, deer camps, late summer bear baits, and the mentors who take the time to bring someone along. This conversation between sisters centers on exactly that idea through the lens of family, legacy, and the next generation of hunters.

Kenia sits down with her sister Keira Link, a lifelong hunter and angler who was recently named SCI and Cabela’s Young Hunter of the Year...

Trade shows shape hunting’s future, here’s what really happens on the show floor.

January and February mark “show season” in the hunting and fishing world; a stretch of long days, crowded convention halls, and conversations that quietly shape the year ahead. In this Off the Trail episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, host Kenia Link pulls back the curtain on what major outdoor trade shows actually mean for hunters, anglers, outfitters, and conservation advocates.

Drawing from years of experience attending and working events like SHOT Show, Dallas Safari Club, an...

What really keeps wildlife thriving—and why hunters, science, and communities all matter now.

Season four of The Hard Truths of Conservation is here, and this conversation sets the tone for what may be the most ambitious season yet. Dan Cabela joins Hunt Fish Freedom to break down the real work happening behind wildlife conservation—far beyond headlines, emotion, or social media soundbites.

Explore how modern conservation actually functions on the ground, from relocating American bison in remote Alaska to studying brown bear movement through cutting-edge wildlife science. Dan expl...

From mountain goats to freezer meals, Jana Waller-Bair reveals how hunting shapes stronger, more resilient lives.

Kenia Link sits down with legendary hunter, conservation advocate, and Skullbound founder Jana Waller-Bair for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about what hunting truly represents far beyond pulling a trigger.

Jana shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the field, from Western elk hunting and mountain goat pursuits to whitetail camps in the Midwest. Together, they unpack how hunting builds confidence, self-reliance, and a deeper connection to food sourcing especially in a world increasingly disconnected...

How one wildlife artist turns hunting moments into timeless art that honors animals and ethical conservation.

In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with UK-based wildlife artist Katie Hargreaves to explore the powerful intersection of hunting, art, and conservation. Known for her striking charcoal drawings of deer, elk, and game species, Katie shares how her work is deeply shaped by time spent in the field alongside hunters observing animals, understanding behavior, and capturing the moment before the shot.

The conversation goes beyond just art on the...

Some moments don’t announce themselves as life-changing until years later. In this short episode, Kenia looks back on an early outdoor experience that planted the seed for a lifelong passion—one rooted in patience, presence, and time spent with her dad. It’s a reflection on how the outdoors shapes us in ways we don’t fully understand until we step back and listen.

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A powerful look at how real hunters fight for access, protect tradition, and mentor the next generation.

Joining Kenia this week is Jared Bornstein, a Maine lobbyist, dedicated outdoorsman, and the force behind programs that get more kids into the woods and on the water. 

Jared breaks down how youth hunting mentorship, moose hunting access, and his year-round program Moose Maine Kids are helping kids and families step into the outdoors, many for the first time. You’ll hear how his personal journey into deer hunting as a teenager shap...

A groundbreaking Everglades conservation mission reveals what it really takes to rebuild a wild deer population.

Kenia heads deep into the Florida Everglades to follow one of the most ambitious wildlife restoration efforts happening anywhere in the country: the Everglades Deer Reintroduction Project. Host Kenia sits down with Mike Elfenbein of the Isaac Walton League’s Cypress Chapter to break down how a massive landscape, once home to thriving white-tailed deer herds, lost nearly all of its deer over the last two decades, and what it takes to put them back.

A seasoned Ohio crappie angler shares the secrets, stories, and strategies that keep America’s fishing heritage alive.

In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with longtime Ohio angler and national crappie tournament champion Jason Koesters for a deep-dive into the stories, strategies, and outdoor traditions that shaped his life on the water. If you love crappie fishing, ice fishing, or passing those passions down to the next generation, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Jason walks us through his early days bobb...

A fight for hunting freedom is unfolding in Ohio, and every outdoorsman has a stake in the outcome.

Across the country, hunting and fishing face growing political pressure and Ohio may be the next battleground. In this episode, we sit down with State Representative Phil Plummer for a candid, insider conversation on why protecting the right to hunt and fish matters now more than ever. From waterfowl hunting access to deer herd management, Rep. Plummer breaks down the real-world consequences when anti-hunting ballot initiatives gain traction, drawing lessons from Oregon, Florida, and other states...

Country star Lucas Hoge shares how his love for hunting and fishing shaped his music and mission.

Country artist and Hoge Wild TV host Lucas Hoge joins Hunt. Fish. Freedom. to share his remarkable journey from small-town Nebraska farm life to a career at the crossroads of music, conservation, and the outdoors. Growing up running traplines and upland bird hunting, Lucas learned early that time spent outside builds more than skill, it builds character.

Lucas opens up to Kenia about how hunting and fishing continue to inspire his songwriting...

A grueling climb, scorching heat, and one perfect shot, this is the bighorn sheep hunt of a lifetime.

When Kenia drew a coveted Idaho bighorn sheep tag, she knew it would test every ounce of grit she had. But nothing could have prepared her for the raw beauty and brutal terrain of Hell’s Canyon. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., Kenia sits down with cohost Luke Hilgemann to relive her once-in-a-lifetime sheep hunt through Idaho’s Unit 11, where towering cliffs meet the Snake River and every step feels earned.

The fight for hunting and fishing rights has moved to the courtroom — and outdoorsmen are taking a stand.

In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann and Travis Thompson to unpack one of the most important — and least understood — battles in modern conservation: litigation. From the bear hunts in Florida to the right-to-fish fight in Maine, this episode dives deep into how hunters and anglers are defending their outdoor heritage through the legal system.

You’ll hear how anti-hunting groups are using lawsuits...

What if your right to hunt and fish could disappear overnight? Here’s how Ohio plans to stop it.

In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenyon Link sits down with Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman to talk about one of the most important conservation battles happening right now—the effort to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Ohio.

From the fight to restore bear hunting in Florida to the ongoing pushback from radical environmental groups, this conversation unpacks why protecting access to the outdoors is no l...

What happens when hunters and anglers take a stand to protect their rights—and win big?

In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Representative Tim Barhorst of Ohio to talk about what’s at stake for hunters and anglers across the country. From the docks of Grand Lake St. Marys to deer camp traditions across the Midwest, they explore how outdoor heritage connects generations—and why protecting the right to hunt and fish isn’t just policy, it’s personal.

Barhorst shares how hunting an...

What happens when anti-hunting activists try to criminalize catching a fish or harvesting a deer?

This time on Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann, CEO of the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), to discuss one of the most critical battles facing outdoorsmen today—the fight to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish.

From the wolf population crisis in Wisconsin to the shocking ballot initiatives in Oregon that could make fishing illegal, this conversation digs deep into the threats to America’s outd...

The battle to protect hunting and fishing traditions in Ohio is heating up, and you’re part of it.

In this powerful episode, leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) join Ohio legislators and grassroots advocates to discuss the fight to secure a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Ohio. What starts as a local gathering over cold beer and wild game turns into an inspiring call to protect our outdoor heritage and ensure future generations can enjoy the woods and waters that define America’s sporting life.

What happens when a lifelong hunter takes his passion for the outdoors into the Statehouse?

In this episode, Ohio State Representative Ty Matthews joins the crew to talk about hunting, conservation, and the fight to protect Ohio’s outdoor traditions. A lifelong outdoorsman raised in Finley, Ty shares how growing up in the woods with his father shaped his views on responsibility, conservation, and the value of passing on those lessons to the next generation.

Listeners will hear why Matthews believes hunters are the true environmental stewards—those who unde...