Ep. 329: Public Lands and That Wild Country with Hal Herring

Today on the show I’m joined by renowned conservation writer Hal Herring to discuss public land history and advocacy, wilderness, and an in-depth look at my book That Wild Country. Topics discussed:

Why I'm the guest on this episode and not the host

Why you should join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

The early adventures that formed the foundation for my public land passion

The frustrations of public lands becoming political

Theodore Roosevelt and his focus on the next generation

What the writing process for That Wild Country was like

Writers who influenced my work and advocacy

The importance of working with diverse stakeholders to protect wild places

Why a basic understanding of public land history is so important

The beauty and curse of multiple-use management

Action is the cure for depression

Having hope 

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