Discover what it really takes to protect America’s wild places—from the man who’s covered it all.

Outdoor journalist and conservation advocate Hal Herring joins host Sam Soholt for a deep, unfiltered look at the state of modern conservation and the future of America’s wild lands. Drawing from decades of experience writing for Field & Stream and exploring the backcountry, Hal shares the real stories behind issues like chronic wasting disease (CWD), game farming, and the ongoing public lands battle that every hunter and angler should understand.

Listeners will gain insider perspective on how federal policy and grassroots sportsmen’s groups intersect—and how real change happens when local hunters, anglers, and conservationists pull together. Hal and Sam discuss the power of storytelling in outdoor journalism, the importance of celebrating conservation wins, and why passing down a deep respect for the outdoors is essential to the next generation of hunters and fishermen.

If you care about waterfowl hunting, big game management, or protecting the lands and waters that make our lifestyle possible, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take action.

Get more from Field & Stream: https://www.fieldandstream.com/

Get to know your host, Sam Soholt: https://www.instagram.com/samsoholt/

Check out Hal’s work: https://www.halherring.com 

Join the F&S 1871 Club and experience a membership dedicated to the outdoor culture of sporting traditions, storytelling, and the conservation of our lands: https://www.fieldandstream.com/1871-club/ 

This podcast is powered by Moultrie, the official trail camera of Field & Stream: https://www.moultrie.com 

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