Sam Soholt: Public Lands, Conservation & The Future of Hunting | MTNPOD #172

Sam Soholt: Public Lands, Conservation & The Future of Hunting | MTNPOD #172

June 15, 2026 · 59 min

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Sam Soholt discusses the importance of public lands and the future of hunting in America.

Sam Soholt joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to discuss the current state of public lands and hunting in America. From fighting legislation that threatens millions of acres to the mental toughness forged in the wilderness, Sam shares why these wild places are the last true freedom we have. He breaks down the generational responsibility of protecting public lands for our kids and grandkids, the impact of technology and AI on the next generation of hunters, and practical ways to stay involved. Honest talk on why we must make 100- to 200-year decisions instead of short-term ones — because the future of hunting depends on it. Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales…

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