Ep. 35: America's Outdoor Economy with Rachel Vandevoort & Michael Snyder

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 35 - America's Outdoor Economy: A Snapshot of Montana & Vermont With special guests Rachel Vandevoort - Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation and Michael Snyder - Vermont Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation This week, we're on the phone talking with Rachel Vandevoort and Michael Snyder about the significance of America's outdoor industry and its direct ties to economic growth, quality of life and environmental health. Rachel is Director of Montana's Office of Outdoor Recreation and Michael is the Commissioner of Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation. Along with providing an overview of the importance of the $887 billion outdoor economy nationally, we dive in and talk about the substantial positive impacts it plays in Montana, Vermont & New York. Listen to Rachel and Michael's insights about how outdoor recreation is a win-win for everyone. Its a significant business incubator, a quality of life boon for residents and visitors alike, a boost for land health and stewardship, and a classic partnership between the public and private sectors. Its one of America's largest and most diversified economic sectors...and as Michael says, its "rooted in environmental quality". We also talk about the Outdoor Retailers' historic Confluence Accords in Denver this summer, diversity in America's outdoor economy and more. Outdoor Recreation's Confluence Accords Rachel and Michael both attended the historic Outdoor Retailers' Confluence Accords Summit this past summer and were two of eight signatories to this milestone agreement. Read more about by clicking the link HERE Vermont & Montana Recreation Website Links Visit the website for Vermont Office of Forests, Parks and Recreation - click HERE Learn more about the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation - click HERE   Rachel Vandevoort - Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation Michael Snyder - VT Commissioner of Forests, Parks & Recreation