#158 Rich Storm – From the Field to the Commissioner’s Office

About this episode

Rich Storm discusses his journey from outdoor enthusiast to KDFWR Commissioner and the challenges in wildlife conservation.

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast, we sit down with KDFWR Commissioner Rich Storm to talk about the path that led him from a passion for the outdoors to leading The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Rich shares how his early hunting and fishing experiences shaped his interest in conservation, and influenced his career and leadership style. We also discuss some of the accomplishments he’s most proud of during his time with the department, as well as the real challenges facing fish and wildlife conservation today. From agency successes to the road ahead, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people and priorities guiding conservation in the Commonwealth.

People in this episode

Host: Kentucky Afield

Guest: Rich Storm

Topics covered

• conservation
• hunting
• fishing
• wildlife management
• leadership

Keywords

• conservation
• Kentucky
• fishing
• hunting
• wildlife
• leadership
• KDFWR

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Places: Kentucky

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