The Origins Foundation Podcast

Lizanne Nel from SA Hunters and Game Conservation discusses the recent legal and legislative developments in South Africa related to animal well-being and welfare, the implications for conservation, hunting, and wildlife management, and the challenges of defining and implementing these concepts. NEMBA is the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. It is the legal framework for conservation and sustainable use in South Africa, and it gives the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment its mandate. This podcast provides great insight as Robbie and Lizanne dive into what comes next with regulations and possible future cases. Tune in to learn more.

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Robbie and Ashlee discuss the news, including a sweeping Senate permitting bill that would amend NEPA, the ESA, the Clean Water Act & the National Historic Preservation Act; screwworm confirmed in hunter harvested elk in TX; the BLM offering funding to private landowners for public access; the new Great Koala National Park in Australia and more.

Outcomes of Trophy Hunting for People and Nature in

Sub-Saharan Africa: https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/con4.70080

New World Screwworm Detected in Hunter-Harvested Elk in Pecos County: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20261021a&utm_source=chatgpt.com

Up to $5.6 million available for marine parks projects: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/news/56-million-available-marine-parks-projects/

BLM Seeks Projects to Open Landlocked Public Land: https://www.trcp.org/2026/10/22/blm-seeks-projects-to-open-landlocked-public-land/

Capito, Lee, Whitehouse, and Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026: https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/9/capito-lee-whitehouse-and-heinrich-introduce-bipartisan-american-affordability-and-jobs-act-of-2026

What the Senate’s Permitting Bill Could Mean for Hunters and Anglers: https://www.trcp.org/2026/10/23/what-the-senates-permitting-bill-could-mean-for-hunters-and-anglers/

Rep. Laurel Lee Joins Rep. Maxwell Frost to Introduce Bipartisan SLOTHS Act to Protect Vulnerable Wildlife: https://laurellee.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-laurel-lee-joins-rep-maxwell-frost-introduce-bipartisan-sloths-act-protect

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When one thinks of poaching, the mind often turns to Africa—snares, and people involved in the illegal bushmeat trade. Few would think of poaching occurring in the United States of America. Boone and Crockett Club President Tony Schoonen and researcher Jon Gassett join Robbie to talk about the Club’s new Poach and Pay program. This enormous undertaking to understand poaching in the U.S. revealed a massive “dark number” of poachers—and what that means for the landscapes and lifestyles we love. It’s an incredibly fascinating episode where you’ll learn the data and science behind the true impact of poaching in the U.S. today, what motivates it, and what steps can be taken to combat its staggering scale. This is the kind of podcast you’ll definitely be talking about with your colleagues around the water cooler—or the coffee pot—in the morning.

Get to know the guests: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vw8a1mU0ia4qXwFGMVUGd?si=153a545ec925404f

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A Kazakh horse expert living in Wyoming argues that America’s wild horse debate needs more honest, practical conversation—even when the answers are uncomfortable. Jamila shares her unique perspective on Kazakhstan's horse culture, the management of wild horses in the US, and innovative ideas for sustainable livestock practices. Discover how her background influences her advocacy and what solutions she proposes for wild horse management.

Robbie talks with Jamila about her journey from Kazakhstan and Germany to Yale and Wyoming, where she became involved in livestock, conservation, and the wild horse issue. Their conversation ranges from traditional Kazakh horse dishes to the complexities of federal horse policy, tribal communities, and the pressure of public opinion.

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Ashlee and Robbie discuss the weekly roundup of news, including Robbie’s visit to Parliament for the premier of an Origins wildfowling film, restored federal hunting rules in Alaska, bipartisan Senate legislation to improve endangered species recovery, an $80 million new wildlife crossing grant program, 3 California laws expanding hunting & wildlife opportunities, and concerns over Louisiana’s proposed $100 billion SpaceX site and its impacts on coastal wildlife habitat and local access.

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Carlo & Hugo Engelbrecht are 6th generation farmers and game owners in South Africa. They currently reside in Kwazulu Natal and they came onto Robbie's radar due to a film about a significant rhino poaching incident that occurred on their farm. Robbie invited Carlo and Hugo to join the podcast to kick off our Rhino Wars podcast series. This special series is aiming to educate people about the reality of rhino conservation on the ground in Southern Africa. From the poaching crisis to the reality on the ground, Robbie and the Engelbrechts dive deep into this important conservation issue.

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Splitting Image Taxidermy in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to uncover the people, craftsmanship, and livelihoods behind the taxidermy industry. Through conversations with the team, we explore the artistry involved, the opportunities created for local communities, and the family-like culture built around hard work and mentorship. More importantly, we challenge perceptions surrounding hunting and conservation, highlighting the human impact of the industry and the importance of understanding the full story before forming an opinion. Because championing the truth around hunting starts with the people and communities whose lives depend on it.

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Kruger Park is hiding a 1,000-year-old trade story—and the clues are in the bones. Archaeozoologist Dr. Annie Antonites reveals how animal remains, rare Persian Gulf ceramics, and isotope analysis are rewriting what we thought we knew about the people who lived along the Letaba River. From her office at the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Annie explains how archaeozoology works, why South Africa is an archaeological goldmine, and what bones can tell us about hunting, herd movement, seasonality, and ancient human-animal relationships.

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Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io

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The Endangered Species Act has been helping bring species back from the brink of extinction for more than 50 years now… and depending on what you read, it’s either under attack, or being reauthorized with improvements. Ashlee is joined by David Willms, a law professor, author, hunter, & notable expert on all things ESA to breakdown the existing law and the new bill that was introduced 2 weeks ago in the House to reauthorize and Amend the ESA. Note: a full hearing on the ESA Amendments Act is set for this Tuesday 3/25 so you won’t want to miss this podcast!

Get to know the guest: https://fedsoc.org/contributors/david-willms Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at [email protected] Text us at 601-790-0607 with thoughts, comments and ideas for guests and episodesSupport our Conservation Club Members!

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The Kelly Family Story: https://youtu.be/r5T7dlZEMWE

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In this Podcast, Robbie speaks with filmmaker Juliette Marquis about ‘Hornmaker', her documentary exploring biosynthetic Rhino horn and the systems shaping wildlife conservation. They unpack the economics behind the illegal trade, the controversy around proposed solutions, and the difficult question of how conservation efforts can be held accountable.The conversation also looks at what gives rhino horn its value, why carved objects—not just medicinal uses—are central to the market, and why the artisans and traders who handle the material may be important to understanding how it works. Juliette shares what surprised her during years of research, including concerns about conservation strategies, demand-reduction campaigns, and whether organizations are truly measuring their impact.

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Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io

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