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…
Category: Fly fishing
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…
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…
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;…
