From Fishing to Conservation With Alex Troutman

From Fishing to Conservation With Alex Troutman

June 3, 2026

About this episode

Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman shares his journey from a fishing enthusiast to a professional conservationist, highlighting the connection between fishing and bird appreciation.

Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman jokes that he was always destined to be a fisherman. But Troutman family fishing trips taught Alex to appreciate birds, too. On the Bring Birds Back podcast, Alex reflects on his journey from being a critter curious kid to becoming a professional conservationist and

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