A New Era of Innovation and R3 with Mike Worley of Georgia Wildlife Federation

Aaron heads to Georgia for a chat with Mike Worley, Executive Director of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). They explore GWF’s groundbreaking work to bring the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of hunters into an innovative, adaptive, and effective space that better adapts to changing demographics and the needs of younger and more diverse potential hunters. Topics include GWF and partner’s “Field to Fork” program, GWF’s “Academics Afield” program and their efforts to serve historically black colleges and universities. They also provide a little background into the history of Georgia Wildlife Federation and the big conservation issues in GA.

Be sure to visit Georgia Wildlife Federation's official website: https://gwf.org

Show notes:

3:33 - What has Mike Worley been doing outside lately?

4:25 - When does duck season get rolling?

6:20 - 13' long alligators that weigh 900 lbs...

8:17 - The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a conservation powerhouse.

10:57 - What is Mike dealing with that has the most immediate need?

14:34 - Georgia Wildlife Federation upcoming events and opportunities to learn.

17:00 - Break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen.

19:52 - Why Georgia Wildlife Federation puts outreach and advocacy first. 

33:51 - How does GWF mechanically put outreach and advocacy opportunities together. 

40:50 - Do the participants show up in other spaces?

50:04 - What is one of the coolest things you've seen when talking to the newer hunting community? Different reasons people choose to hunt.

54:55 - Georgia Wildlife Federation likes to try new things and succeed! You have to be willing to try things differently, especially with R3. 

57:08 - Closing statement... "Takes somebody hunting and enjoy it!"

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