Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Podcast

Denise Parker, a three-time Olympic archer, CEO of USA Archery, author, and TV commentator, will talk about USA Archery programs that are designed to encourage others to take up, enjoy and excel at archery. Then, Roy Grimes, president and CEO of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), discusses the program’s successes at engaging students to try archery and improve their performance in school overall. He’ll also talk about what’s new for NASP.

Host Rob Keck is joined by Rick Emmitt, who heads up Bass Pro Shops® angler programs and pro staff, along with Bass Pro Shops pro fishing team member and crappie angling guru Don Collins. Also joining the program is Dave Nomsen, vice president of governmental affairs and director of the South Dakota Regional Office for Pheasants Forever. The Bass Pro Shops 2015 Spring Fishing Classic is the fishing event of the year, and Emmitt outlines how fishermen can meet the pros, attend free fishing seminars, check out new gear, and get great deals while the kids enjoy a range of free activities designed just for them. Collins shares crappie angling tips from A to Z and how fishermen can learn more during Bass Pro Shops Crappie Madness event. Rounding it out is Nomsen, who discusses pheasant population trends in South Dakota and the importance of the Conservation Reserve Program.

We're broadcasting from the 2015 SHOT Show, in a program that features Chris Dolnack, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Anthony Licata, editor-in-chief of "Field & Stream" magazine. Dolnack provides insights on this year’s Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show and its impact on the outdoor industry. The SHOT Show, which is hosted by the NSSF, is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Licata shares his role as editorial director for "Field & Stream" and "Outdoor Life" and what makes his readers tick as well as trends he’s seeing in the world of hunting and fishing.

This broadcast from the 2015 Dallas Safari Club convention will be talking to the biggest hunting celebs and their daughters. Listeners can hear the inside stories about wonderful times afield and the special bonds between the following dads and daughters: Dallas Safari Club Executive Director Ben Carter and Allison Ruth Carter, Craig Boddington and Brittany Boddington, and Jim Shockey and Eva Shockey. Each person in these daddy/daughter duos is a household name in the hunting industry and has a fascinating story to tell. Ben and his daughter Allison have hunted together from Texas to Africa and share their enthusiasm for working on behalf of Dallas Safari Club’s membership. Boddington, one of the most gifted and prolific outdoor writers ever, and his daughter Brittany, who also writes for many outdoor publications, have traveled the world seeking hunting adventure. For Eva Shockey, growing up with dad Jim Shockey, professional hunter, outfitter, television producer, and author, meant being outdoors and in front of the camera at an early age. Today she co-hosts "Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures," and lives the outdoor lifestyle to its fullest. 

Jay McAninch, Archery Trade Association’s CEO and president, and Mitch King, director of government relations for ATA, will discuss the organization’s programs to engage new archery enthusiasts, their new website Archery360.com, the importance of ATA’s annual trade show, and how bowhunting and archery contribute to conservation.

Howard Vincent, President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever details the mission of the two organizations he heads, and the host of Wingshooting USA TV, Scott Linden, shares details of his new book on birddog training, "What the Dogs Taught Me".

Jim Crane of the Burt Coyote Co., makers of the Lumenok, and Larry Whiteley, former communications manager for Bass Pro Shops, discuss the benefits of lighted nocks for arrows and other bowhunting topics, plus Whiteley talks about Bass Pro Shops' partnership with Missouri’s Share the Harvest venison donation program and how Bass Pro Shops is partnering with the Missouri Department of Conservation to recycle Christmas trees to provide habitat for wildlife.

Mike Nussman, president and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), as well as Bass Pro Shops Director of Conservation Martin MacDonald, outline work associated with Keep America Fishing, a program launched by ASA to preserve the right to sustainably fish the country’s waterways. As the voice of the American angler, Keep America Fishing works to keep oceans, lakes, rivers and streams open, clean and abundant with fish. MacDonald, who also serves on ASA’s board, discusses Bass Pro Shops partnership with ASA and the company’s many other conservation efforts.

Guy Harvey, renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist, whose popular depictions of marine life appear in prints, posters, t-shirts, jewelry, clothing, and other consumer items, will talk about his career as an artist, and discuss how he advocates for marine conservation through the Guy Harvey Research Institute at Nova Southeastern University of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, an organization that funds marine conservation research and educational initiatives. A portion from the sale of all officially licensed Guy Harvey merchandise goes to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

Doug Koenig, regarded as the best all-around competitive shooter in the world, and Ryan Chuckel, a hunting and fishing specialist for GoPro join the show. Koenig, host of Doug Koenig's Championship Season and member of the RedHead® Pro Hunting Team, will talk about how he trains to prepare for shooting competitions. Koenig also shares his tips for firearms repair and maintenance. Chuckel will share how sportsmen can select the right GoPro gear and then get the most out of their equipment when they’re in the field.