Episode 794: “Bringing Back The Wild”

What this episode covers

Mike Arnold has traveled the world pursuing his passion for hunting and adventure. The University of Georgia Genetics Department Head recently released his 2nd book – Bringing Back the Wild: Stories from Revitalized Ecosystems Around the World and How Sport Hunting Supports Them. We discuss the book and the importance of sustainable use trophy hunting in detail based on Mike and I’s firsthand experiences. Other interesting topics from the conversation include: * Hunting rock hyrax in Africa * Pursuing brocket deer and birds in the Yucatan Jungle * Why would anyone hunt a vaal reedbuck on their first safari? * The two types of poachers * The 3 reasons we pursue international hunts * Leopard hunting in Mozambique * Why did Mike choose “sport” over “trophy” in the book title? * What is it like working as PHD Department Head in the woke university system? * Big 5 conservation through hunting * Hillsdale College * What happens to the landscape in 3rd world countries when sport hunting is disincentivized?