Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Orvis VP of Fly Fishing, Wingshooting and Orvis Adventures Steve Hemkens. We discuss climate change, getting politically active with Protect Our Winters, how Orvis is implementing sustainable business practices to fight climate change, and even discuss carbon neutrality. We also dive into some…
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The Sustainable Angler Podcast: AFFTA’s Ben Bulis, Matt Smythe & Regan Nelson
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) CEO Ben Bulis, Communications & Membership Director Matt Smythe and Conservation Director Regan Nelson. We discuss everything from the history of AFFTA, to important conservation initiatives like: Pebble Mine, Magnuson Stevens reauthorization, the Clean Water Rule and…
The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Moldy Chum’s Brian Bennett
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview Moldy Chum’s Brian Bennett and we discuss everything from the history of Moldy Chum, his involvement with the Wild Steelhead Coalition, political activism to affect positive change and the launch of his new podcast, Reel Pure Radio, that will go live next week!…
The Sustainable Angler: Oliver White
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler Podcast, I interview Abaco Lodge and Bair’s Lodge owner and world-renowned angler, Oliver White. We discuss everything from the history of Abaco Lodge to some of the awesome sustainability initiatives at Abaco and Bair’s Lodge, climate change and even “the one” fly Oliver would bring to…
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 Podcast Wins the Outdoor Media Climate Challenge
Rick Crawford I am truly humbled and grateful to announce that The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard won the Grand Prize of the Outdoor Climate Media Challenge that was put on by Conservation Hawks, and “was facilitated by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. The contest was designed to recognize and reward media…
