This week we dive into some of the complexities associatedwith conservation and wildlife management focusing on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. We are joined by the Chief Conservation Officer with FWC, George Warthen, to learn how the commission operates and uses facts and science to inform their decisions and policies. We also discuss some history of conservation and recognize how challenges that were faced in the past are still common today. Enjoy the episode!

Announcements:

- Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission meeting on August 13th and 14th to discuss apotential bear hunt - ⁠link⁠

-  Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters andAnglers annual Rendezvous August 8th-10th - ⁠link⁠