Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Podcast

Learn about Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri with the Public Relations Manager, Shelby Stephenson and Bryan Nadeau, the Vice President of Conservation Attractions at the Johnny Morris Foundation, Wonders of Wildlife and Dogwood Canyon. Listen in as the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium team fills you in on the latest happenings and experiences to see and absorb on a visit to WOW, plus Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell shares the latest updates and upcoming events at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores nationwide.

Meet with the host of Fly Rod Chronicles TV, Curtis Fleming, who shares his wealth of knowledge and fun experiences from fly fishing across the globe. Additionally, take a look at the Federal Duck Stamp Program and what it has meant to waterfowl conservation with Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, and Jerome Ford, the Assistant Director, Migratory Bird Program, plus hear from the winning artist for the 2020-2021 Federal Duck Stamp design, Eddie LeRoy.

Wonders of Wildlife is dedicated to teaching kids and families about conservation, and they’re in the running for America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY. If you believe in the future of the outdoors, you can vote once per day through July 6th at http://www.wondersofwildlife.org/vote (www.wondersofwildlife.org/vote).  Founded by Johnny Morris, CEO of Bass Pro Shops, Springfield's https://www.10best.com/interests/travel-news/the-best-new-attraction-of-2017-is-a-celebration-of-conservationism/ (Wonders of Wildlife) celebrates hunting, fishing and stewardship of the land and water through 1.5 miles of immersive galleries featuring 4D dioramas and a new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium. Some 35,000 animals representing over 800 species are on display, including zebra sharks, sea turtles and freshwater sport fish. Unique to the aquarium is its collection of historic boats used by fishing legends and celebrities, like Jimmy Buffet, Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey.

Hear about three of the most timely outdoor recreation topics, including COVID-19 and efforts to keep public access open, the #ResponsibleRecreation effort, and the Great American Outdoors Act and how to make your voice heard on the issues related to sportsmen and women, with life-long outdoorsman and President of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Jeff Crane.

If you're itching to break out of the house, plan your family's next camping adventure with husband and wife team Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, co-hosts of the "RV Family Travel Atlas" podcast and authors of the "Idiots Guide to RV Vacations" and "See You At the Campground", diving into everything you need to know to plan and execute the perfect summer vacation in a budget-friendly and safe way.

Visit with the 22nd Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, covering the role that the USFWS serves, the path that led her to this position, her goals and the work that lies ahead, celebrating Great Outdoors Month, and what it means to be the first African-American Director in the history of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on the Bass Pro NASCAR team, Father's Day deals, and happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.

Spend the hour with two award-winning television hosts from Sportsmen Channel; Chuck Belmore, co-host of “The Habit”, who covers all things bowfishing, and Tim Wells, host of “Relentless Pursuit”, who talks about how to hunt everything from rattlesnakes, grizzlies, and even bumblebees with spears, blow guns, and more!

Join the 2019 Bass Masters Classic Champion and current points leader of the Bass Pro Tour, Ott DeFoe, as well as popular husband and wife team Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, hosts of the award winning television show, "The Choice", seen on the Outdoor Channel. DeFoe covers how he's staying fit and sharp for the next stop on the Bass Pro Tour, and the Cianciarulos share stories from their 20 years in outdoor television.

Bruce Pettet, the President and CEO of Leupold and Stevens, Inc., the world’s leader in performance sporting optics, and President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Joseph Bartozzi, cover the gear you need to get spring hunting done right, and discuss how gun sales and the popularity of the shooting sports has soared during this time of pandemic. 

Founder and President of Carlson’s Choke Tubes, Scott Carlson, shares tips and advice on how to get your shotgun shooting its best! Then meet the driver of the Number 19 Joe Gibbs Racing/Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Martin Truex Jr, who brings us up to speed on NASCAR’s season, the thrill of the race, his charitable foundation, and more.