In this episode Erik Rhodin and Darren Petty continue the conversation with Travis Bader, diving deeper into ethics, conservation, and the realities of modern wildlife management.
We discuss public land access, predator–prey dynamics, hunting regulations, and the challenges hunters face in maintaining ethical standards in a rapidly changing world. The conversation also covers hunting with dogs, the bond between hunter and dog, and how technology is shaping the future of hunting.
Travis shares thoughtful insight into why education, collaboration, and responsibility are key to keeping hunting traditions strong for future generations.
Highlights include:
⚖️ Ethics and responsibility in modern hunting
🌲 Public land access and hunting regulations
🐻 Predator management and human–wildlife interaction
🐕 Hunting with dogs and training methods
📚 Education and collaboration among hunters
🔮 The future of hunting and conservation
An honest, experience-driven conversation about where hunting stands today — and where it’s heading.