Episode 40 - From The Archives: Protecting Maine’s Hunting Heritage With Year-Round Mentorship and Advocacy
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The episode explores the importance of protecting hunting rights and mentoring youth in Maine's outdoor culture.
A powerful look at how real hunters fight for access, protect tradition, and mentor the next generation. Patrick and Kenia head north to Maine, one of America’s most fiercely independent and deeply rooted outdoor cultures, to explore why protecting the right to hunt and fish matters far beyond state lines. Joining the crew is Jared Bornstein, a Maine lobbyist, dedicated outdoorsman, and the force behind programs that get more kids into the woods and on the water. Jared breaks down how youth hunting mentorship, moose hunting access, and his year-round program Moose Maine Kids are helping kids and families step into the outdoors, many for the first time. You’ll hear how his personal journey into deer hunting as a teenager shaped his belief that no kid should be told “no” when they want to head into the woods, whether they're chasing whitetails, calling spring turkeys, or dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt. We also dig into the political side of conservation, why it takes bipartisan work, why the right language matters, and how Maine’s ongoing fight for a constitutional right to hunt and fish could set the tone for other states. Travis Thompson returns to share how…
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