Rick Crawford As an angler, I am deeply concerned about the impact climate change is already having on our cold-water fisheries, such as: warmer water temperatures, more severe & frequent drought, less snowpack and more wildfires. Not to mention the impact of climate change on our saltwater species such as: warmer ocean temperatures, ocean acidification…
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The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Conservation Hawks President Todd Tanner
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I had the pleasure to interview Conservation Hawks President and Founder Todd Tanner. When I was first starting out with Emerger Strategies I was introduced to Todd and we had multiple calls and I am grateful for Todd’s support of Emerger Strategies and guidance over the…
Our Story: Why We Are in Business
Rick Crawford I have had ample time to reflect during the COVID-19 quarantine, and to be completely honest, much of that time has been on how my company will survive. That got me thinking about why I started my business, and the events that lead to me jumping off a cliff to pursue my dream…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Conservation from the Couch
Rick Crawford In this special episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Lucas Bissett and Paul Moinester about their new project “Conservation from the Couch.” COVID-19 has got all of us missing our fly fishing community, going on our annual fishing trips and the ability to take action to protect the fish and places we…
3 YouTube Channels for Escapism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rick Crawford The coronavirus pandemic continues do its thing, and while I am keeping the vibes positive at my house, I still need a dose of escapism as the days are turning in to weeks and I try to remember what day it is. So, here are a few YouTube Channels that I am a…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood
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…