Protecting the places we love requires more than passion—it requires awareness, accountability, and action. In the latest episode of The Sustainable Angler, I sat down with Meg Carney, founder of The Outdoor Minimalist, to explore practical ways outdoor enthusiasts and brands can reduce waste, eliminate harmful chemicals, defend public lands, and avoid greenwashing. Meg Carney…
Category: Books
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Author Monte Burke
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler I had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times best-selling author Monte Burke. You may recognize some of Burke’s books, such as Saban: The Making of a Coach or Sowbelly: the Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass, but his latest book is Lords of…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Author Mark Kurlansky
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview “Salmon: A Fish, the Earth and the History of Their Common Fate” author, Mark Kurlansky and we kick off the conversation talking a little fishing; then take a deeper dive into the environmental threats to salmon, such as: deforestation, urban sprawl, insecticides, agricultural practices,…
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;…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Author Stephen Sautner
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast I interview Stephen Sautner who is a New York Times Contributor and author of two fly fishing books: Fish On, Fish OFF: The Misadventures of a Self-Taught Angler and A Cast in the Woods: A Story of Fly Fishing, Fracking and Floods in the Heart…
The Sustainable Angler Gift Guide
Rick Crawford As consumers, we hold an incredible amount of power with what we choose to purchase. When we buy products that align with our values, we send clear market signals that we want products that are socially and environmentally responsible, which then forces brands to become more environmentally and socially responsible to meet the…