We Will Not Be Tamed

Episode 90: Talking Turkey Nov 19, 2021

Since turkey is on our minds this holiday week, we figured it was a good time to check in with some experts on the state of turkey in Texas. Listen in on our latest podcast as we talk turkey with a couple of experts: TPWD’s Turkey Program Leader Jason Hardin and East Texas landowner and Lone Star Land Steward award winner Gary Costlow.

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Episode 89: Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz Nov 16, 2021

We Will Not Be Tamed ambassadors Josh Crumpton and Edgar Diaz have been friends for several years. Their friendship has deepened as Josh has taken Edgar under his wing and into the field. Edgar has been an angler for his whole life, and as Josh introduced him to hunting, a whole new avenue of outdoor appreciation opened up to him. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.

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Episode 88: Carter Smith Nov 10, 2021

From navigating sometimes controversial white-tailed deer management issues to determining how best to help coastal fisheries resources recover from the February freeze, it’s all in a day’s work for TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith. We caught up with Carter for our latest podcast to find out what’s on his mind.

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Episode 87: Meet Josh Crumpton Oct 28, 2021

Josh Crumpton is a 7th generation Texan who owns and operates Spoke Hollow Outfitters and is the primary steward of Spoke Hollow Ranch in Wimberley. Josh is an avid angler and huntsman, with a passion for being in the outdoors, and he has a calling to share his knowledge and joy with others. A culinary background set the stage for a major “light bulb” moment when he harvested his first large game several years ago. A sense of satisfaction enveloped his life when he was able to bring his harvest to the dinner table, and he believes there is a true connection to the natural cycle that comes from being an active participant in bringing your own protein to the table. His life mission and calling are to share that feeling with others.

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Episode 86: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation Outreach Oct 13, 2021

For nearly a quarter-century, the Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens has brought together avid anglers, curious school children, dedicated conservation professionals, and many generous supporters in their passion for Texas’ freshwater resources. From fish hatcheries to recreational fishing ponds, over 300,000 gallons of indoor and outdoor aquariums, and exhibits featuring fish, alligators, and other native species, TFFC showcases the diverse inland waterways that connect all living creatures.

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Episode 84: Amber Haynes Podcast Sep 08, 2021

We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador Amber Haynes has been hunting her entire life. Her dad started taking her out into the field with him when she was a toddler, and her love for the outdoors led to her launching her own apparel business. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.

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Episode 83: Rodney Franklin Jul 30, 2021

Texas State Parks are as varied as the terrain of Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is responsible for taking care of our 89 state parks for all to enjoy. Rodney Franklin is the Director of TPWD’s State Parks Division and has spent his entire career working in state parks across Texas. He’s our guest for our latest podcast and fills us in on the latest in Texas State Parks.

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Episode 82: Luis Padilla and the Buffalo Soldiers Jul 16, 2021

The Buffalo Soldiers have a proud tradition that dates back to the Civil War. But for more than a century, not much was known about the heroic Black soldiers who fought and died for their country. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department effort is changing that. Listen in on a conversation with Luis Padilla to learn more about this Texas State Parks program.

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Episode 81: Camping at Powderhorn Ranch with Dan Oko Jun 18, 2021

Spending time outdoors with his daughter is second nature for We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko. As his daughter Ursula has grown, so has her passion for outdoor adventures. We caught up with the two of them at a recent camping trip to Powderhorn Ranch for our latest podcast.

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Episode 80: Meet Edgar Diaz Jun 14, 2021

Spending time outdoors is Edgar Diaz’s creative muse. His company Sigh Line Provisions has a worldwide following, and his outdoor-inspired bracelets can be found in more than 95 retail outlets around the globe. He is passionate about conserving the wild things and wild places he loves, and is thrilled to share that message as a We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more.

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Episode 78: Lone Star Land Stewards 25th Anniversary May 13, 2021

Recently we sat down with TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith, Joseph Fitzsimons, Andy Sansom and Justin Dreibelbis to talk about 25th Anniversary of the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, which began in 1996 to celebrate the incredible conservation work of Texas landowners and to share information with other landowners and the public. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more about the program’s history and why it has become such a treasured event for Texas conservationists.

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Episode 77: Josh McKee & Mac MacFarlan Apr 27, 2021

We’ve published quite a few podcasts recently featuring Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization. The idea for Stewards came from two Dallas outdoorsmen who knocked around an idea for a young professionals organization while sitting in a South Texas deer blind more then seven years ago. Those two young men were Josh McKee and Mac MacFarlan, and we checked in with them recently to find out more about the Stewards of the Wild origin story.

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Episode 76: Meet Erika Thompson Apr 14, 2021

Erika Thompson is the founder and owner of Texas Beeworks, and she’s also a Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation We Will Not Be Tamed ambassador. She is a passionate advocate for bees and pollinators, and she has been featured worldwide through a variety of media outlets and social media. She wants to get the message across that we can all do something to help. We caught up with her on her front porch recently to record our latest podcast.

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Episode 75: Meet Dan Oko Mar 31, 2021

Freelance writer and We Will Not be Tamed ambassador Dan Oko has visited state parks all over the state and has written about them for many different publications. Recently, Dan visited Palo Pinto Mountains State Park for a preview visit of the new park. The park will open to the public once a $9 million private fundraising effort led by Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) is completed. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more about his experience there, and why he has joined up with TPWF as a We Will Not be Tamed ambassador.

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Episode 74: Ola Gbolahan, David Butler, Roshanne Carroll & Alphonso Graham Feb 11, 2021

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all Texans to enjoy outdoor experiences. Connecting with organizations that reach diverse audiences is one way TPWF’s Stewards of the Wild is inviting more Texans to enjoy the outdoors. Listen in on our latest podcast as we chat with members of Outdoor Afro.

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Episode 73: Susan Houston, Bart Ballard, Curtis Anderson & David Brimager Feb 04, 2021

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation partners with like-minded organizations all over the state. These partnerships help enhance TPWF projects, programs and activities, including the mentored hunts being coordinated by the Stewards of the Wild. Listen in on our latest podcast to find out more.

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Episode 72: Alphonso Graham, Tanner Kneese & Matt Hughes Jan 28, 2021

Heading to the field for your first hunt can be a daunting prospect. That’s why Stewards of the Wild, TPWF’s young professionals organization has set up a series of mentored hunts for its members. The outings pair experienced hunters with novices for the first field experiences. A mentored hunt recently took place at Powderhorn Ranch. Listen in on our latest podcast to hear more about one new hunter’s experience.

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Episode 71: Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director Dec 09, 2020

From dealing with the continuing effects of a global pandemic to preparing for an upcoming Legislative Session including a Sunset Review. TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith has a lot on his mind these days. We caught up with him recently to catch up. Listen in on our conversation.

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Episode 70: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Dec 03, 2020

When it opens in a few years, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first new state park in North Texas in nearly 20 years. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is raising $9 million in private funds to amplify public funds provided by the Legislature for the $30 million project. TPWF is about halfway there with the fundraising, and the park is on its way to becoming a reality. Listen in on a conversation with TPWF’s Anne Brown and Susan Houston, and Rodney Franklin and James Adams with Texas State Parks to learn more.

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