Robbie Kroger Discusses the Origin of his Origin Foundation, and much more!

In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, host Mike Arnold sits down with Robbie Kroger, founder of the Origins Foundation, to trace a journey that challenges nearly every stereotype about hunters and conservationists. Robbie grew up in urban South Africa with no connection to hunting, even while wildlife shaped his worldview. A move to the United States for graduate school changed everything. Friendship, curiosity, and experience led him into hunting, not as a pastime, but as a pathway to conservation, community, and truth. Robbie shares how his scientific background in wetland ecology and his exposure to global politics reshaped his understanding of conservation at scale. He explains why storytelling matters, how misinformation harms sustainable wildlife use, and why hunters play a critical role in protecting ecosystems worldwide. The conversation also dives into the evolution from Blood Origins to the Origins Foundation and the mission to speak to the middle—using science, transparency, and real stories to defend ethical hunting and conservation. This episode delivers insight, honesty, and perspective from one of the most influential voices in modern conservation advocacy. #BringingBackTheWild #OriginsFoundation #RobbieKroger #ConservationMatters #HuntingConservation #SustainableUse #WildlifeStewardship #ScienceAndConservation #HuntersForConservation #TellTheTruth #GlobalConservation #ConservationStorytelling