Episodes 78
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Hunting Matters is an award-winning podcast celebrating the wonders of the great outdoors.Join host Joe Betar, Executive Director of Houston Safari Club Foundation, as he delves into captivating discussions with a diverse array of guests. From hunting and fishing to sport shooting, conservation, policy, and even culinary arts, this podcast covers it all. Available on all major podcast platforms—subscribe, listen, rate, and review!

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Episode 257: E-Bikes in the Hunting World with Wayne Arrington

Jun 08, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Wayne Arrington, an accomplished entrepreneur, inventor, and owner of Arride Bikes in Tomball, Texas. We dive into Wayne's impressive…

Episode 256: A Cowboy in the Woods featuring Wayne T. Saunders

Jun 01, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Wayne T. Saunders, retired Lieutenant Conservation Officer with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and current Executive Director of…

Episode 255: Redefining the Optics Industry-Jon Allen on Faith, Family, and TRACT Optics

May 26, 2026 54m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Jon Allen, Co-Founder of TRACT Optics. We dive into Jon’s decades-long career in the sporting optics industry and explore how his early roles at…

Episode 254: Kevin Comiskey on Career, Community Service, and the Outdoors

Mar 30, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined in studio by Kevin Comiskey, Senior VP and Partner at Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates. We dive into Kevin's 25-year career at the firm and…

Episode 253: Storytelling, Stewardship, and the Son of a Blitch

Mar 16, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined in studio by George Bowe Blitch, a fifth-generation Texan whose life and career defy a single job title. As the host of the Son of a Blitch…

Episode 252: Life Well-Hunted: 50 Years of Business and Global Sporting with John Toomey

Mar 09, 2026 50m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined in studio by John Toomey, a legendary Houstonian whose life spans nearly a century of business leadership, civic service, and international…

Episode 251: Demystifying the South African Safari Experience with Steve Schwartz and Larry Hope

Mar 02, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Steve Schwartz, the owner and outfitter of Nkwazi Safaris, and his client, Larry Hope. Steve represents a second-generation family hunting…

Episode 250: A Lifetime of Conservation with Ross Melinchuk

Feb 23, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Ross Melinchuk, a titan in the natural resources field with over 40 years of experience. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the…

Episode 249: Restoring the Wild: Breeding, Rewilding, and Sustainable Conservation with Tanner Tripp

Feb 16, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Tanner Tripp, the visionary founder of Wild Giants Conservation Fund (U.S.) and Wild Giants Caucasus. Drawing from six years of experience in…

Episode 248: Precision by Design: Aaron Davidson on Engineering the Future of Long-Range Hunting

Feb 09, 2026 59m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Aaron Davidson, a Wyoming-born engineer, inventor, and pilot who has spent nearly two decades redefining the world of long-range shooting. As…

Episode 247: The Power of Volunteerism in the Hunting Community with Kevin Ormston

Feb 02, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Kevin Ormston, a native Houstonian, dedicated business leader, and a prominent figure within the Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF). Kevin…

Episode 246: Leading Conservation and Honoring Heroes with James Lofton

Jan 19, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with James Lofton, a dedicated conservationist, business leader, and the Immediate Past President of the Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF). James…

Episode 245: Realistic Expectations and Professional Standards with Rob Kern

Jan 12, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Rob Kern, a prominent leader in the global hunting community who serves as the Managing Director of the Hunting Consortium and the President of…

Episode 244: Ranch Real Estate, Global Hunts, and Conservation with Derek Ham

Dec 15, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we sit down with Derek Ham , the 2026 HSCF Convention Chairperson and an Agent specializing in ranch properties for Ruple Properties. Derek shares his unique…

Episode 243: Preserving Traditions and Chasing Adventure: A Conversation with Jeff Garrett

Dec 08, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Jeff Garrett to discuss a lifetime spent in the outdoors, ranging from his roots in Texas to extreme adventures across the globe. Jeff shares…

Episode 242: Land, Loans, and Leather: Capital Farm Credit's Anthony Vaughan on the Texas Outdoors

Nov 17, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we're joined by Anthony Vaughan, a Relationship Manager with Capital Farm Credit, who is based out of Winnie, TX. Anthony was raised in Southeast Texas,…

Episode 241: The Engineering of Heritage: Chris Conrad and Republic Boot Co.

Nov 03, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we're joined by Chris Conrad, the founder and owner of Republic Boot Co., a Houston-based bootmaker dedicated to preserving and celebrating Texan heritage…

Episode 240: Built for the Hunt: Leadership & Growth with Micah Haarhoff

Oct 27, 2025 55m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we're joined by Micah Haarhoff, the 24-year-old President of Revolution Powersports. Known as the "Amazon Prime of the powersports world" for its speed and…

Episode 239: The Canvas of Conservation with Vickie McMillan-Hayes

Oct 13, 2025 56m

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Vickie McMillan-Hayes, an acclaimed Wildlife Conservation Artist. A proud native Texan , Vickie channels her profound connection to nature into…

Episode 238: The Science of Wildlife Rations with Bobby Deeds of Record Rack

Oct 06, 2025 1h

In this episode of "Hunting Matters," we are joined by Bobby Deeds, Wildlife Specialist for Record Rack Deer Feeds. Raised on a ranch in Central Texas, Bobby developed a strong focus on Wildlife…

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