On this episode, Alaska resident and avid backcountry hunter, Paul Forward, shares some of the concerning conservation issues occurring in his home state, in particular in and around the world-famous Brooks Range. 

The tension between economic development and opportunity and protecting the wild places and species that inhabit those wild places isn't new. The North American Model of Conservation proves we can find a compromise. But, as populations grow and resource independence becomes more and more important for both the US and Canada, what legacy will our generation of hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts leave for our children and grandchildren? 

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NOTABLE QUOTES: 

"There needs to be some limitation and pushback and protection in place, and that was the message that hunters brought to the world from North America. It started here and spread out to the rest of the planet." 

@paulforward 

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