Deeply-rooted from three generations of hunters, Jim breathed and lived duck hunting. Sharing his passion to future conservationists, young kids, and families makes him live the life he loves.   In today’s episode of Back to The Lodge Podcast, join our hosts for a great conversation with Senior Regional Director of Ducks Unlimited, Jimbo Robinson. They will unpack several ways of finding veterans to take into the outdoors and how Ducks Unlimited creates bond, brotherhood and mutual respect among members. Jim will also share his lineage of duck hunting, how COVID 19 affected their operations, and some life’s lessons he wants to impart to younger generations who like to get into the outdoors.   Matt and Patrick will also recall some of their scary animal encounters and Nick’s G-rated turkey chase and hysteric spider collision.   Jimbo Robinson is the Senior Regional Director- West Tennessee/SE Missouri of Ducks Unlimited, the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. He is responsible for promoting and conducting grassroots fundraising events in conjunction with state and local volunteers. Their mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. Their vision is to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.   Tennessee Ducks Unlimited proudly supports the DU mission of conserving, managing and restoring wetland and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.   Enjoy!   Favorite Quote    “Hunting in our family is just a way of life. Duck hunting is a way of life.  I'm very fortunate because sharing waterfowl, hunting with the next generation, like my grandfather and my father did to me, is something I'm very passionate about. Family events, future conservationists and young kids that come to Ducks Unlimited events, that's what drives me. It wakes me up every morning.”                                        - Jimbo Robinson   In This Episode 17:53 - Nick's clash with a spider   26:36 - Patrick's coyote standoff   40:34 - Backstory of Ducks Unlimited   41:34 - How COVID 19 affected the operations of Ducks Unlimited 48:43 - Interesting surprises at the upcoming Ducks Unlimited fall event   57:04 - The unspoken language between outdoorsmen and veterans   1:12:43 - What got Jim into the outdoors   1:15:51 - His second favorite outdoor activity   1:28:33 - The life lesson Jim wants to impart to youngsters who like to get into the outdoors   1:51:36 - Ways of finding a veteran to take into the outdoors   Engage with Jimbo Robinson   Tennessee Ducks Unlimited Facebook Tennessee Ducks Unlimited Events Website Email   Our Sponsors Higdon Outdoors - The industry leader in the waterfowl industry for over 25 years Icey-Tek USA - The classic rotomolded ice chest that started the entire premium cooler industry Merica Bourbon - The sweet taste of freedom Mossy Oak - Make sure the camo that you use is up to the task   Listen To More Episodes of BACK TO THE LODGE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube   Visit our Website Back To The Lodge Follow us on Facebook - Back to the Lodge Tune in LIVE to WEIO 100.9 The Farm   Back to the Lodge shows the values, resiliency and determination of Gold Stars, country music artists, veteran non-profits & outdoor personalities. Hear stories behind the scenes and off the camera of celebrity outdoor personalities combined with country music artists and veterans alike! Stellar guests and stories on why valuing the outdoors has built amazing successes!