The Origins Foundation Podcast

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Field Leaders Ep. 2 - Director Brian Nesvik || U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Feb 24, 2026

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Ashlee is joined by United States Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik almost 6 months to the day that he assumed service, to discuss all the hot topics, including the role USFWS plays in North American wildlife management, public lands access, the Endangered Species Act, delisting of species (or lack thereof), wolves and the situation in CO, the Barred Owl Management Plan, status of grizzly bears and a decision on the horizon, and his past service as both director of WY Game and Fish and Brigadier General of the WY National Guard.

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Episode 625 - Tara Medina || Food System Enthusiast Feb 19, 2026

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Tara Medina, cofounder of Australian based wild venison company ‘Discovered Wild Foods’ sells “quarter beasts” of Samba deer sausages, tenderloins, steak cuts, and more. Tara was introduced to Robbie via their favorite pie maker Jo Barrett. Tara joins Robbie to talk about the wild foods economy in Australia, about being the first company in Australia distributing wild shot animals into the economy of Australia, and the whole concept of invasive animals being incredible resources for food in a country like Australia.

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Roundup 166 || We’re back with your weekly Roundup! Feb 18, 2026

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Ashlee and Robbie are back from a few weeks of travel and the flu and get ready to meet up at SCI in Nashville this week, but before doing so, delve into what’s happening around the country, including the Right to Fish and Hunt in and a slew of Mexican Wolf Bills that passed the House committee in AZ last week, a Hunter Education in Schools bill heading to the Governor’s desk in GA plus expansion of ways to hunt feral hogs in GA, reformation of the Wildlife Commission in NM, a bill establishing a bear harvest season in MS plus after 12 years of the legislature attempting to pass a deer harvest game check program, the bill passed the House and now heads to the Senate.

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Field Leaders Ep. 1 - Secretary Tyler Bosworth || Louisiana Department off Wildlife And Fisheries Feb 17, 2026

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Ashlee is joined by Secretary Tyler Bosworth of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Secretary Bosworth covers his rise to the top of one of the largest (and most critical) agencies in Louisiana, why LA is known as a “sportsmen’s paradise”, and why he loves his job so much.

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Episode 624 - Wildlife Partners || Farming Exotics: A Model For Good Conservation & Investment Feb 10, 2026

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Ashlee is joined by Katie Liebold with Wildlife Partners, an investment and exotic wildlife farming and breeding group out of TX to discuss taking a capitalistic approach to wildlife. Their efforts have contributed to the recovery of multiple endangered and threatened species, while affording their clients an alternative revenue source.

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Episode 623 - Leon Kachelhoffer || Unpacking The NG13 Elephant Issues Feb 05, 2026

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Leon Kachelhoffer, the current operator in the NG13 elephant hunting block in northern Botswana joins Robbie to talk about what it’s like to operate in this hotspot. This episode was purposefully created so that we can unpack everything that has happened in the NG13 hunting block of Botswana. It has been a block that has made headlines news from 2022 when a big 100 pound elephant was taken there - ever since there has been a lo of anti hunting rhetoric, alongside issues of corruption, and more. We talked to Leon 2 weeks ago to get an idea of what is going on.

Get to know the guest: https://africageographic.com/stories/trophy-hunting-in-botswanas-ng13-we-follow-the-money/

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Episode 622 - Anna V || Tips On Wing Shooting And Dog Training From A World Champion Feb 03, 2026

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Ashlee is joined by Anna Van Nostrend, also known as Anna V, a prolific wing shooter and adult-onset hunter who enjoys several accreditations by awards organizations and who raises and trains gun dogs (labs AND short hairs). Anna gives her tips to Ashlee on how to get started wing shooting, proper techniques, how to choose and buy a gun, where to find pheasant, quail and grouse, and more.

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Episode 621 - Stefan Rijnbeek || The Forestry Conundrum In Scotland Jan 29, 2026

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This podcast is one of those that came out of left field. A connection from a past podcast guest, and an invitation to podcast about an industry that if you looked at from the outside looking in, in a place like Scotland, one may think it's an industry that is not compatible with wildlife and sustainable use conservation. Stefan Rijnbeek, an expert on forestry initiatives and how they’re tied intimately to conservation efforts in the UK, spends the better part of an hour schooling Robbie on the complexities of forestry in the UK and Scotland in particular. As a reminder the opinions of Stefan in this podcast are his own, they are not born from hard evidence, nor represent the stance, policy, or opinions of his employer. This is a fascinating podcast that everyone should listen to...

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Episode 620 - Marilyn Vetter || Marilyn’s P.A.T.H. Jan 27, 2026

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Robbie is joined by Marilyn Vetter, CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, for a conversation about the incredible work of these organizations, Marilyn’s perspective on the future of hunting and habitat conservation, and an inspiring dialogue between two deeply passionate conservationists. If you want to learn more about Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, please visit https://www.pheasantsforever.org

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Episode 619 - Carlos Lozano || What's Next for Bushnell? Jan 22, 2026

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Robbie is joined by Carlos Lozano, the marketing manager for Bushnell (a sponsor of our show!). Listen as Carlos explains who they are now, what they’re going to do, what the brand needs to do to position itself, and much more. Listen all the way to the end to see how you can enter a special contest to win an amazing trail camera package.

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