Aaron sits down with Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International while at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies conference. They discuss what SCI is, what type of policy SCI works on, the work SCI does to defend hunting and what that currently looks like across the US. Aaron and Chris also discuss the negative impacts to wildlife management if/when attempts to degrade or reduce hunting opportunities become a reality.

Suggested Link: https://safariclub.org/

Show Notes:

1:29 - Aaron shares a little background on SCI and his connection with Chris.

4:35 - Chris shares his aim when attending conferences around the country.

5:54 - Chris has a background in litigation. He shares some of his legal background and experience.

7:17 - "What's the craziest thing that came across your desk?" Chris shares what he can on a podcast.

8:44 - SCI is a 501 C4 which also has a 501 C3 advocacy side. Chris talks about how SCI is structured and the type of work they do around the world.

12:15 - Defending the federal government more often than not? Chris unpacks this and then talks about his state to state work.

16:30 - Chris deals with everything from rabbits to rhinos.

21:01 - Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen. Show notes are not available after this stage due to inserted ads from our hosting platform.

"Hunting pays for conservation. Hunting has paid for conservation for 100 years... or more"

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