Travis Thompson shares his journey as a fifth-generation Floridian dedicated to conservation through All Florida, his duck guiding business, and his work with the International Order of Theodore Roosevelt. His passion for protecting wild spaces while respecting private property rights shapes his approach to Florida's conservation challenges.

• Working in conservation through three roles: All Florida organization, Duck Ranching guide service, and the International Order of Theodore Roosevelt
• Securing Florida's constitutional right to hunt and fish as the 24th state to have this protection
• Navigating the balance between responsible development and conservation in Florida's growing landscape
• Explaining how the Florida Wildlife Corridor protects 10 million acres with a goal of 18 million acres
• Creating partnerships between landowners, hunters, and conservationists to keep land wild while generating revenue
• Celebrating the restoration of Florida's black bear hunt as a conservation success story
• Managing land for duck hunting that unexpectedly provided habitat for 10% of North America's endangered Snail Kites
• Encouraging everyone to find their personal "conservation ethic" beyond social media activism
• Supporting complementary organizations like Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl for their unique conservation roles

Check out All Florida at allflaorg to learn more about conservation initiatives in the Sunshine State and follow Travis Thompson's work protecting Florida's natural resources.

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