Episode 785: Killing Caddo Lake and A New Direction for the National Rifle Association

What this episode covers

When I heard Texas Parks and Wildlife was spraying toxic chemicals into the Caddo Lake water system, my interest was instantly peaked. Why would they do this? Surely there is scientific data available that lead them to believe spraying poison into the water and onto the century old cypress trees was somehow beneficial… Captain Danny Sullivan of Mudport Charters is on the lake dang near everyday. Danny first noticed the big SprayCo airboats on the lake about 5 years ago. After doing some digging, he found out these guys were contracted by TPWD. Not too long after the spraying started, Danny (as well as other guides on Caddo Lake) started noticing changes to the lake and aquatic ecosystem. Negative changes, like dead alligator snapping turtles, dead amphibians and native vegetation/cypress trees that have been burned crispy by toxic herbicides like “Diquat”. Danny started looking for answers and everywhere he turned, that entity told him it was someone other agency’s doing. He’s still looking for answers but at least we are starting to get the word about regarding this ill-advised management practice from TPWD. (SprayCo truck at Caddo Lake boat ramp) Next, we sit down with new National Rifle Association Executive Vice President and CEO Doug Hamlin. We revisit the Wayne LaPierre years marred by scandal and a drop in NRA membership before leaving that in the past and looking towards an exciting new chapter for the NRA. A chapter that is full of hope and transparency. It’s no secret that I wasn’t a supporter of the NRA for over a decade, but I’m back now and excited about the future under Doug’s leadership.