Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

Welcome to Hunt. Fish. Freedom., the official podcast of the International Order of T. Roosevelt. This is the show for those who live for the call of the wild, the thrill of the hunt, and the freedom of the great outdoors. Whether you're in a treestand, on the water, or around the campfire, this is your home for stories, strategy, and the spirit of adventure. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and the pursuit of a free and wild future.

Episodes

February 20, 2026 31 mins
If hunting disappears, so does America’s most successful conservation story. At Dallas Safari Club Convention, we sat down with Shane Mahoney to talk about what most Americans overlook: the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is one of the greatest achievements in this country’s history. Wildlife once stood on the brink. Market hunting, habitat loss, and unregulated harvest decimated populations of whitetails, wild ...
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Global hunting adventures are closer and more attainable than most outdoorsmen realize. Broadcasting from the floor of the Dallas Safari Club convention in Atlanta, this conversation dives deep into what it means to protect hunting rights while expanding opportunity for everyday sportsmen. Country artist and host of Hoge Wild, Lucas Hoge shares hard-earned perspective from hunting across New Zealand, South Africa, Alaska, and...
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A behind-the-scenes look at the movement fighting to secure hunting and fishing traditions nationwide. The future of hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions depends on more than time in the field. It depends on the people willing to defend those opportunities for the next generation. This conversation explores the mission behind the International Order of T. Roosevelt and why its annual IOTR 2026 convention has become one of th...
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Healthy deer herds, working forests, and rural towns don’t survive by accident. Northern Wisconsin’s hunting and fishing traditions are inseparable from the health of its land and the strength of its communities. This conversation digs into that reality with Paul Schecklman, founder of the Northwoods Policy Network, whose background as a firefighter, public policy strategist, and lifelong outdoorsman gives him a rare, ground-lev...
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A young hunter milestone, family legacy, and how hunting traditions get passed forward. Hunting and fishing traditions are rarely built alone. They’re shaped around campfires, deer camps, late summer bear baits, and the mentors who take the time to bring someone along. This conversation between sisters centers on exactly that idea through the lens of family, legacy, and the next generation of hunters. Kenia sits down with her...
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Trade shows shape hunting’s future, here’s what really happens on the show floor. January and February mark “show season” in the hunting and fishing world; a stretch of long days, crowded convention halls, and conversations that quietly shape the year ahead. In this Off the Trail episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, host Kenia Link pulls back the curtain on what major outdoor trade shows actually mean for hunters, anglers, outfitters, ...
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What really keeps wildlife thriving—and why hunters, science, and communities all matter now. Season four of The Hard Truths of Conservation is here, and this conversation sets the tone for what may be the most ambitious season yet. Dan Cabela joins Hunt Fish Freedom to break down the real work happening behind wildlife conservation—far beyond headlines, emotion, or social media soundbites. Explore how modern conservation act...
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From mountain goats to freezer meals, Jana Waller-Bair reveals how hunting shapes stronger, more resilient lives. Kenia Link sits down with legendary hunter, conservation advocate, and Skullbound founder Jana Waller-Bair for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about what hunting truly represents far beyond pulling a trigger. Jana shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the field, from Western elk hunting and mountain goat ...
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How one wildlife artist turns hunting moments into timeless art that honors animals and ethical conservation. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with UK-based wildlife artist Katie Hargreaves to explore the powerful intersection of hunting, art, and conservation. Known for her striking charcoal drawings of deer, elk, and game species, Katie shares how her work is deeply shaped by time spent in the field alongside ...
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Some moments don’t announce themselves as life-changing until years later. In this short episode, Kenia looks back on an early outdoor experience that planted the seed for a lifelong passion—one rooted in patience, presence, and time spent with her dad. It’s a reflection on how the outdoors shapes us in ways we don’t fully understand until we step back and listen. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast a...
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A powerful look at how real hunters fight for access, protect tradition, and mentor the next generation. Joining Kenia this week is Jared Bornstein, a Maine lobbyist, dedicated outdoorsman, and the force behind programs that get more kids into the woods and on the water.  Jared breaks down how youth hunting mentorship, moose hunting access, and his year-round program Moose Maine Kids are helping kids and families step into th...
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A groundbreaking Everglades conservation mission reveals what it really takes to rebuild a wild deer population. Kenia heads deep into the Florida Everglades to follow one of the most ambitious wildlife restoration efforts happening anywhere in the country: the Everglades Deer Reintroduction Project. Host Kenia sits down with Mike Elfenbein of the Isaac Walton League’s Cypress Chapter to break down how a massive landscape, once ...
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A seasoned Ohio crappie angler shares the secrets, stories, and strategies that keep America’s fishing heritage alive. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, we sit down with longtime Ohio angler and national crappie tournament champion Jason Koesters for a deep-dive into the stories, strategies, and outdoor traditions that shaped his life on the water. If you love crappie fishing, ice fishing, or passing those passions down to t...
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A fight for hunting freedom is unfolding in Ohio, and every outdoorsman has a stake in the outcome. Across the country, hunting and fishing face growing political pressure and Ohio may be the next battleground. In this episode, we sit down with State Representative Phil Plummer for a candid, insider conversation on why protecting the right to hunt and fish matters now more than ever. From waterfowl hunting access to deer herd ma...
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Country star Lucas Hoge shares how his love for hunting and fishing shaped his music and mission. Country artist and Hoge Wild TV host Lucas Hoge joins Hunt. Fish. Freedom. to share his remarkable journey from small-town Nebraska farm life to a career at the crossroads of music, conservation, and the outdoors. Growing up running traplines and upland bird hunting, Lucas learned early that time spent outside builds more than skill...
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A grueling climb, scorching heat, and one perfect shot, this is the bighorn sheep hunt of a lifetime. When Kenia drew a coveted Idaho bighorn sheep tag, she knew it would test every ounce of grit she had. But nothing could have prepared her for the raw beauty and brutal terrain of Hell’s Canyon. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., Kenia sits down with cohost Luke Hilgemann to relive her once-in-a-lifetime sheep hunt through...
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The fight for hunting and fishing rights has moved to the courtroom — and outdoorsmen are taking a stand. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann and Travis Thompson to unpack one of the most important — and least understood — battles in modern conservation: litigation. From the bear hunts in Florida to the right-to-fish fight in Maine, this episode dives deep into how hunters and a...
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What happens when hunters and anglers take a stand to protect their rights—and win big? In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Representative Tim Barhorst of Ohio to talk about what’s at stake for hunters and anglers across the country. From the docks of Grand Lake St. Marys to deer camp traditions across the Midwest, they explore how outdoor heritage connects generations—and why protecting the r...
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What if your right to hunt and fish could disappear overnight? Here’s how Ohio plans to stop it. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenyon Link sits down with Ohio State Senator Steve Huffman to talk about one of the most important conservation battles happening right now—the effort to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Ohio. From the fight to restore bear hunting in Florida to the ongoing pushback ...
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What happens when anti-hunting activists try to criminalize catching a fish or harvesting a deer? This time on Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann, CEO of the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), to discuss one of the most critical battles facing outdoorsmen today—the fight to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish. From the wolf population crisis in Wisconsin to the shocking ...
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