On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Mike Arnold — hunter, conservationist, biologist, and author of Bringing Back the Lions and his upcoming book Bringing Back the Wild.

Mike’s shooting and hunting journey began the moment he was old enough to hold a firearm, growing up on homemade ranges in the West Texas countryside and harvesting his first whitetail at just five years old. Surrounded by mesquite, prickly pear, and endless small-game opportunities, he developed a lifelong obsession with firearms, hunting, wildlife, and the outdoors.

Today, Mike uses both his scientific background and his storytelling to highlight the critical role hunters play in conservation. Through his books and writing, he shares the deep satisfaction he finds in the field and the importance of restoring wild places and wildlife across the world.

In this episode, we dive into his upbringing in West Texas, his work in biology and conservation, his books Bringing Back the Lions and Bringing Back the Wild, and how hunters and conservationists can work together to protect the future of our wild spaces.

Connect with Mike Arnold:

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com

📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/arnoldoutdoorwriter