Bonus Drop: Ryan Callaghan on Public Lands and Conservation on The MeatEater Podcast 892
From MeatEater Conservation by MeatEater
June 22, 2026 · 2h 14m
About this episode
Steven Rinella interviews Ryan Callaghan about public lands, conservation efforts, and the challenges facing natural resource management.
Steven Rinella talks with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers President and CEO Ryan Callaghan. Topics discussed: Cal’s life as a new dad and new CEO; the BHA mission; creating coalitions, community, and giving a shit; how our natural resources are not guaranteed; politicians claiming to carry TR’s torch; throwing the baby out with the bathwater in regards to regulation; approaching rollbacks and management changes with clarity; motivation behind scrapping the Roadless Rule; the pitfalls of absolutism; corner crossing; being engaged in the minutiae; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Steven Rinella
Guest: Ryan Callaghan
Topics covered
- public lands
- conservation
- hunting
- community engagement
- natural resources
- regulation
- politics
Keywords
- public lands
- conservation
- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
- natural resources
- regulation
- politics
- community
- hunting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, The MeatEater Podcast, MeatEater
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