Rick Crawford April is Earth Month, and even though we are living in some truly strange times with COVID-19, I am glad to be able to share a message of hope with my interview with Trout Unlimited President and CEO, Chris Wood! We discuss everything from environmental threats to cold water species; how TU is…
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The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Jimmy Buffett
Rick Crawford I have been a lifelong Jimmy Buffett fan having grown up listening to his music, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you! I have also read almost every one of his books (currently wrapping up A Salty Piece of Land) and in case you didn’t know, Buffett loves to fly…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Marine Fish Conservation Network’s Tom Sadler
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Marine Fish Conservation Network’s Tom Sadler who has spent the last thirty-five years working to protect the fisheries he loves. We discuss the history of fish conservation from fresh water to marine; the value of science when it…
3 Books for Escapism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rick Crawford We are living in some interesting times with the Coronavirus, but I always try to see challenges as opportunities. Case in point, COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for families to spend more time together; I have had the time to do a bit more research into planting my vegetable garden than previous years;…
Trout Unlimited Release New Film: “Querencia”
Rick Crawford If you’ve ever had the privilege of catching a wild cutthroat trout, then you know the difference between a wild trout and a hatchery fish immediately. Wild cutthroat are as fiesty as they are beautiful and the Rio Grande cutthroat is no exception and they are also responsible for saving Questa, New Mexico…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: April Vokey
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview angler, guide and Anchored podcast host April Vokey. We chat about fishing in British Columbia and Australia, where April spends half of her year these days; making fishing fun for kids; and discuss how it’s ok to be overwhelmed and feel helpless with the…