Ryan Callaghan - Hunter, Advocate, Leader | Episode 277

About this episode

Randy Newberg interviews Ryan Callaghan about conservation efforts, political engagement, and his new role as CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by long-time friend, Ryan Callaghan. Topics covered include their work to improve public lands and protect the conservation infrastructure necessary for habitat and hunting, the mirage of political parties being concerned, the importance of speaking up, how you can make a difference, challenges ahead, and Ryan's new role as CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, why hunters are eternal optimist, and many other topics normally heard around a campfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Randy

Guest: Ryan Callaghan

Topics covered

• public lands
• conservation
• hunting advocacy
• political engagement
• leadership

Keywords

• public lands
• conservation infrastructure
• political parties
• speak up
• make a difference
• challenges ahead
• eternal optimist

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

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