13: What do Hunters and Conservationists Have in Common? (JJ Hinton)

What does conservation and hunting have in common? According to this week’s guest, JJ Hinton, everything. JJ leads the Mule Deer Foundation, a Utah-based organization that advocates for the preservation of Mule Deer. An avid hunter, JJ loves the outdoors for the solitude and food it offers. 

Listen to this week’s episode for an honest exchange of ideas and understanding as Amy, a non-hunter, learns from JJ’s perspective on what makes the outdoors special to him, and how we can all meet in the middle. 

Mentioned in the show: 

Upland hunting 

Grouse 

Pheasants 

Chukar

German Wirehaired Pointer 

Vista Outdoor

Camelbak

Millett

Mule Deer Foundation 

Black-tailedl deer 

Mule deer habitat constraints 

Wildfire suppression 

Chronic wasting disease 

Wildlife management and habitat 

The Pittman-Robertson Act 1937

Teddy Rosevelt hunter and conservationist 

U.S. National Parks 

Trophy hunting 

Hunting approval rating 

Dirtbags 

Secret berry picking 

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center 

Duck decoys 

Prairie pothole in North Dakota 

Ducks Unlimited 

Waterfowl hunting 

Favorite gear:Game vest. JJ’s favorite is no longer made, but he says this one is comparable: https://www.alpsbrands.com/alpsoutdoorz/products/extreme/upland-game-vest-x

Most essential gear:Merino wool base layers (like Smartwool): https://amzn.to/3anwD3h 

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