Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Podcast

Hear from three guests who will focus their attention on international hunting and conservation, including Ben Carter, Executive Director of the Dallas Safari Club, Ivan Carter, TV host of “Carter’s War" on the Outdoor Channel and an authority on dangerous game hunting in Africa, and finally, Larry Weishuhn, a respected wildlife biologist known as "Mr. Whitetail". They'll discuss the future of big game in Africa, the impact of the recent U.S. election on hunting, and much more.

We're broadcasting live from the Dallas Safari Club's Convention and Expo in Dallas, Texas; one of the biggest outdoor and sporting shows in the nation, drawing a crowd of more than 40,000 people. Hear from three guests who will focus their attention on international hunting and conservation, including Ben Carter, Executive Director of the Dallas Safari Club, Ivan Carter, TV host of “Carter’s War" on the Outdoor Channel and an authority on dangerous game hunting in Africa, and finally, Larry Weishuhn, a respected wildlife biologist known as "Mr. Whitetail".

Rob Keck visits with two of his fellow Bass Pro Shops Conservation Directors, Martin MacDonald and Bob Ziehmer, who share their New Year’s resolutions and stories of giving back to our natural resources, as well as the conservation work that is the focus of Bass Pro Shops in 2017 and beyond.

Dr. Grant Woods, Doug Koenig, and Bob Foulkrod, all members of the RedHead Pro Team, join the program to share their most memorable hunts from the past hunting season, and what gifts they hope will be under the tree on Christmas morning. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell tells listeners more about the magic of Santa's Wonderland, as well as about Bass Pro's many community outreach and support efforts both at the holidays, and throughout the year.

Allen Treadwell, Walter Parrott, and Jerry Martin, all members of the RedHead Pro Team, join the program to share their most memorable hunts from the past hunting season, and what gifts they hope will be under the tree on Christmas morning. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell tells listeners all about the magic of Santa's Wonderland, open now at Bass Pro Shops locations throughout North America.

This week's show takes a focus on our returning servicemen and women, the price they pay, and how the outdoors can help heal the wounds of war, with American patriot, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Cartwright, who shares his own personal story. Then, Daniel Morgan, National Director of Communications for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, talks about the impact that fishing can have on the lives of our wounded military service members.

Vista Outdoor Inc.’s chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung. DeYoung is an accomplished and passionate hunter, a conservationist and a visionary leader in the outdoor industry. He also he serves as the Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board of Directors. Mark will share his philosophy, vision and rationale to develop Vista Outdoor Inc. with a focus on conservation. Vista Outdoor Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer in the growing outdoor sports and recreation industry. The company operates in two segments, shooting sports and outdoor products, across 13 states and 20 countries.

Shane Mahoney, founder and CEO of Conservation Visions, Inc., covers conservation, hunting and fishing, and the challenges, threats, and opportunities facing sportsmen and women, and those that love the land. In addition to his work with Conservation Visions, Mahoney is a former Chief of Wildlife Research of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as a prolific writer and speaker, having written more than 100 popular articles that have been featured in 24 print magazines. His work can be seen regularly in “Sports Afield” magazine, and he has been host and narrator for a variety of radio and television efforts and has collaborated with the BBC and National Geographic to produce award winning films. 

Join host Rob Keck from the 2016 Legends of Golf tournament at Big Cedar Lodge, alongside huge guests like anglers and TV hosts Jimmy Houston and Bill Dance, UFC fighter Johny Hendricks, NBA all-star Brad Miller, internet sensations Dude Perfect, and PGA golfer Davis Love III.

Get a preview of this year's Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge with two outstanding guests; Tournament Director of Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, Kirk Elmquist, and the President of College of the Ozarks, Dr. Jerry C. Davis. College of the Ozarks is one of the main charitable beneficiaries of the annual tournament.