In this episode, host Ben Cassidy visits Congressman Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, to discuss what he and his colleagues are doing to promote and protect our hunting heritage on Capitol Hill.

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On this episode of the First For Hunters Podcast, host Ben Cassidy sits down with SCI Ambassador Nick Hoffman! Nick is host of Nick's Wild Ride on the Outdoor Channel and an award winning musician. On this episode they discuss SCI Convention in Nashville and Nick's passion for hunting and conservation. Don't miss out! 

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On this episode of the First For Hunters Podcast, host Ben Cassidy travels to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to hunt with a rabbit hunting legend, Charles Rodney! Tune in as the crew gets close to shooting their limit and Charles Rodney fills us in with what he believes to be the future of the sport! 

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In this episode, live from SCI Convention in Nashville, host Ben Cassidy sits down with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas. Senator Marshall is a Doctor, Veteran, and lifelong sportsman and conservationist. He is truly one of our own, fighting the good the fight every single day in Washington D.C. 

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In this episode, live from SCI Convention in Nashville, host Ben Cassidy sits down with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska to discuss the loss of "access" to public lands in Alaska by the Biden Administration. 

Get to know U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan in this episode and his love for hunting! 

Topics include: "No Net Loss" approach to hunting access, The Senator's military service, and his love for hunting. 

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In this episode, host Ben Cassidy sits down with Get Ducks founder, Ramsey Russell, to discuss his recent trip to Australia in pursuit of waterfowl and the film he put together in support of the sport in the region:

Battleground Australia, presented by Get Ducks, SCI, and Field & Game Australia, airs January 24th on the Get Ducks YouTube channel. This film depicts the diverse and healthy populations of waterfowl in Australia and explains what hunters do to conserve waterfowl in the region. Currently, waterfowl hunting has fallen under attack by anti-hunters in Australia, and this film is being released to explain the “truth” behind waterfowl hunting down under. SCI has also collaborated with Field & Game Australia on advocacy efforts with our grassroots army to defend duck hunting in Australia. 

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In this episode, host Ben Cassidy sits down with Dan Gates the Founder and Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (C.R.W.M).  

Ben and Dan discuss the recent challenges sportsmen and women face in Colorado around the management of mountain lions and the imminent threat of recent ballot initiatives and what hunters are doing to stop them. 

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In this episode, host Ben Cassidy sits down with SCI Foundation Large Carnivore Program Manager Maria Davidson, SCI Litigation Counsel Regina Lennox, and SCI Western States Liaison Chris Tymeson to discuss black bear management, specifically the future of the black bear in Louisiana.

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Merry Christmas from Safari Club International! Join us on today's episode with host Ben Cassidy and guests Bee Frederick (SCI Eastern States Liaison), Jeremy Clare (SCI Litigation Counsel), and Regina Lennox (SCI Litigation Counsel) to discuss some of the big hunter advocacy wins from 2023! 

We couldn't have had all of these amazing wins without the support of YOU our listeners, followers, advocates, and members. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings. 

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Last week, SCI, the West Michigan Bowhunters Chapter of SCI, and Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over its misinterpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). 

The lawsuit challenges the Department’s misguided decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for shooting sports, hunter education, and outdoor education programs in schools. 

In this podcast, host Ben Cassidy sits down with SCI Litigation Counsel Regina Lennox, High School Science teacher Natalie Weeks, and Elementary PE teacher Wendy Applegate to discuss the effects of prohibiting the use of federal funds for shooting sports, hunter education, and outdoor education programs in schools. 

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