Ohio Wants Elk Again… and It’s a Bigger Story Than Wildlife | CFP Ep.66

Ohio might bring elk back for the first time in nearly 200 years — and at first that sounds incredible.But this story is actually about something much bigger than wildlife.In this episode, we talk about Ohio’s proposed elk reintroduction, why conservation only works when people are involved, and why stewardship isn’t just about money. It’s about your time, your health, your family, and what God trusted you to manage.We also get into real winter life in Northeast Ohio (Lake Erie nearly frozen), classic Ohio behavior in a snowstorm, and one of the hardest truths of fatherhood:The days are long… but the years are short.Let us know in the comments — what’s one area of your life God is asking you to steward better right now?▶ CHAPTERS0:00 Ohio might bring elk back… and it could go wrong0:38 Welcome back + Florida trip recap2:44 Shark tooth on the beach3:34 Midwinter + Ohio winter reality check4:38 Lake Erie is 95% frozen5:20 Snowblower vs driveway pain6:12 Worley Ball + old-man back problems6:49 Baseball is coming7:54 Groundhog Day is nonsense (Badger Day)11:00 Windex on the windshield at a red light14:21 “Clean the puddles with paper towels” prank15:39 1st Phorm ad16:32 The elk proposal: Ohio could reintroduce elk17:25 Elk were here, then gone (late 1800s)18:07 Elk herds thriving in nearby states20:42 Conservation works because of hunters & anglers22:15 The predator question (bears and mountain lions?)24:20 Elk tag lottery + real costs27:58 How much meat you actually get from an elk30:06 Two massive deer in the backyard32:05 Fast food isn’t what we were made for33:21 Fishing licenses fund conservation34:13 Bring back bison?36:08 Bison were nearly wiped out for tongues39:15 Stewardship isn’t just money41:58 Backbone Coffee ad42:36 Dads and time stewardship45:20 Snow days become core memories47:03 Stewardship: money, health, relationships49:02 We’re going back to the moon (Artemis)52:39 Space vs ocean exploration54:45 Are octopus aliens?56:34 Game: don’t say what I say59:03 God asked us to manage, not own1:00:06 Last cast – what are you mismanaging?1:02:30 Steward your health now for later1:03:01 Cast faith in everyday life▶ Partners!Backbone CoffeeMix & match 3 bags for $45 or start a subscription (cancel anytime)Use code CASTINGFAITH for 15% off👉 https://backbonecoffee.com/?ref=castingfaith&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate1st Phorm – supplements we actually use👉 https://1stphorm.com/castingfaith#Ohio #Elk #Conservation #Stewardship #Outdoors #DadLife #FaithAndLife #ChristianPodcast #CastingFaithPodcast