Episode 28 - Hunting Through Art: Celebrating Wildlife, Ethics, and Conservation with Katie Hargreaves

How one wildlife artist turns hunting moments into timeless art that honors animals and ethical conservation. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with UK-based wildlife artist Katie Hargreaves to explore the powerful intersection of hunting, art, and conservation. Known for her striking charcoal drawings of deer, elk, and game species, Katie shares how her work is deeply shaped by time spent in the field alongside hunters observing animals, understanding behavior, and capturing the moment before the shot. The conversation goes beyond just art on the wall, though. Katie explains how hunting informs her creative process, why minimalism allows the animal to take center stage, and how firsthand exposure to deer management and driven pheasant shoots influences her perspective. Listeners will gain insight into how ethical hunting supports healthy wildlife populations, reduces human wildlife conflict, and plays a critical role in conservation particularly in landscapes with limited wild space. We also dive into the emotional side of hunting: memory, gratitude, and respect for the animal. Katie discusses creating commissioned pieces that commemorate first deer, red stags, and bucket-list hunts, offering hunters a meaningful alternative to traditional trophies. Her unique viewpoint as both a hunter and an ethical vegan adds nuance to the discussion around wild game meat, responsibility, and connecting modern life back to our hunter-gatherer roots. This is an insider conversation for hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen who care deeply about wildlife, storytelling, and leaving the landscape better than they found it. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out Katie Hargreaves’ work: https://www.katiehargreavesart.com/capture-the-hunt Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr