First For Hunters Podcast

This is where the real conversations about hunting happen. On this episode of First For Hunters, host Craig Kauffman sits down with Nick Freitas — veteran, public servant, and unapologetic advocate for personal freedom, responsibility, and the values that define the American hunter. Nick brings a perspective forged through service — both on the battlefield and in the public arena. As a lifelong hunter and outspoken voice on constitutional rights, his connection to the outdoors runs deeper tha...

In Episode 2 of SCI’s First For Hunters Podcast, host Craig Kauffman sits down with J. Alain Smith for a no-BS conversation on the front lines of hunting advocacy and global conservation. From policy fights that directly impact hunters to the realities of protecting wildlife where it actually lives, this episode cuts through the noise and gets into what matters most. They dig into the pressures facing international hunting, how legislation shapes opportunity in the field, and why boots-on-th...

In this episode, host Ben Cassidy visits Congressman Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, to discuss what he and his colleagues are doing to promote and protect our hunting heritage on Capitol Hill. Thanks for tuning in. Please drop us a like or subscribe! Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/W3zID0-iiGg What to learn more about Safari Club International and its efforts to promote hunting and wildlife conservation worldwide? Use this link: https://...

On this episode of the First For Hunters Podcast, host Ben Cassidy travels to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to hunt with a rabbit hunting legend, Charles Rodney! Tune in as the crew gets close to shooting their limit and Charles Rodney fills us in with what he believes to be the future of the sport! https://safariclub.org/ Support the show

In this episode, live from SCI Convention in Nashville, host Ben Cassidy sits down with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska to discuss the loss of "access" to public lands in Alaska by the Biden Administration. Get to know U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan in this episode and his love for hunting! Topics include: "No Net Loss" approach to hunting access, The Senator's military service, and his love for hunting. https://safariclub.org/ Support the show

In this episode, host Ben Cassidy sits down with Dan Gates the Founder and Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (C.R.W.M). Ben and Dan discuss the recent challenges sportsmen and women face in Colorado around the management of mountain lions and the imminent threat of recent ballot initiatives and what hunters are doing to stop them. Learn more about C.R.W.M. here: https://savethehuntcolorado.com/ Support the show