In Episode 2 of SCI’s First For Hunters Podcast, host Craig Kauffman sits down with J. Alain Smith for a no-BS conversation on the front lines of hunting advocacy and global conservation. From policy fights that directly impact hunters to the realities of protecting wildlife where it actually lives, this episode cuts through the noise and gets into what matters most.

They dig into the pressures facing international hunting, how legislation shapes opportunity in the field, and why boots-on-the-ground conservation and hunter involvement remain the backbone of wildlife management. Expect sharp perspective, insider context, and the kind of candid discussion that doesn’t happen in press releases.

If you care about the future of hunting, conservation credibility, and staying informed on the battles shaping both—this is one to queue up.

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