Hunting Matters

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 #272

  Episode 272: Strategic Storytelling, Urban Hunting, and Outdoor Tech with Brad Luttrell

  Sep 28, 20261h 8m

  In this episode of Hunting Matters , host Joe Betar speaks with Brad Luttrell, founder of strategic storytelling firm Prologue and former creator of the outdoor social app GoWild. Brad shares insights on building technology for outdoor enthusiasts, narrative strategy for conservation, hunting in suburban environments, and the rewards of being a lifelong outdoor learner. Key Topics Covered: Building & Evolving in Outdoor Tech: Lessons learned from founding, leading, and transitioning out of GoWild, and how digital communities shape modern outdoor culture. Strategic Storytelling for Conservation: How Prologue helps brands and outdoor organizations craft authentic narratives that resonate beyond traditional hunting circles. Suburban & Urban Hunting: The unique strategies, access challenges, and opportunities of hunting smaller suburban properties, including Brad's experience hunting a 30-acre tree farm in the city. Embracing New Outdoor Pursuits: Applying patience and observation from hunting to new challenges like surf fishing, and the importance of remaining a beginner. Family, Work, & Outdoor Life: Balancing entrepreneurship with family time and passing down outdoor values and conservation principles to the next generation. Connect with Brad Luttrell & Prologue: Website: Prologue Stories Music Newsletter: Friday Mornin' LinkedIn: Brad Luttrell on LinkedIn Learn more about HSCF: https://hscfdn.org/

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  Episode #271

  Episode 271: Tech-Driven Conservation, and the Origins Documentary with Brian Murphy

  Sep 21, 20261 hour

  In this episode of Hunting Matters , host Joe Betar welcomes internationally respected wildlife biologist Brian Murphy, V.P. of Corporate Relations and Strategic Partnerships at HuntStand and staff wildlife biologist for GSM, LLC. With over 35 years of deer research and conservation leadership—including 23 years at the helm of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA)—Brian shares insights from iconic Texas ranches, globally renowned hunting landscapes, and HuntStand's groundbreaking documentary, Origins . Key Topics Covered: Lessons from Iconic Landscapes: What decades of research on legendary Texas properties—like the YO Ranch, King Ranch, and Piloncillo Ranch—teach us about whitetail herd dynamics and North American deer management. The Origins Documentary: Behind the scenes of HuntStand's new film, exploring the roots of modern deer management, the unique history of South Texas, and the vital role private landowners play in habitat restoration. Technology Meets Wildlife Science: How digital mapping tools, spatial data, and mobile platforms can enhance hunter decision-making, monitor herd health, and support conservation without replacing woodsmanship. Global Perspectives & Bowhunting Roots: Insights gained from deer research in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, alongside Brian's lifelong passion for traditional bowhunting and passing outdoor traditions to the next generation. Connect with HuntStand: Website: HuntStand Facebook: HuntStand on Facebook Instagram: @huntstandr Connect with HSCF: https://hscfdn.org/

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  Episode #270

  Episode 270: Agricultural Lending and the Economics of Rural Texas with Phil Peabody

  Sep 14, 20261 hour

  In this episode of Hunting Matters , host Joe Betar sits down with Phil Peabody, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Capital Farm Credit. Drawing from over 15 years in agricultural lending and corporate risk management, Phil explores how Texas growth, land values, and conservation economics shape the future of rural real estate and farm management. Key Topics Covered: Navigating Rural Real Estate & Lending: How financing farms, ranches, and recreational properties differs from traditional residential loans, along with key strategies for managing input costs, interest rates, and commodity fluctuations. The Cooperative Advantage: Understanding Capital Farm Credit’s cooperative structure and how returning earnings to customer-owners strengthens local rural communities. The Economics of Wildlife & Hunting: Balancing livestock operations with habitat management, and using hunting lease revenue to enhance land stewardship, offset operational costs, and fund conservation practices. Generational Succession & Future Outlook: Practical advice for farm and ranch families planning succession, overcoming high entry barriers for young agricultural operators, and maintaining Texas rural heritage for the next generation. Supporting Conservation & Youth: Why Capital Farm Credit partners with organizations like the Houston Safari Club Foundation to fund youth scholarships and protect hunting traditions. Connect with Capital Farm Credit: Website: Capital Farm Credit Facebook: Capital Farm Credit on Facebook Instagram: @capitalfarmcredit X (Twitter): @CapitalFarmCred LinkedIn: Capital Farm Credit Company Page YouTube: Capital Farm Credit Channel Connect with Hunting Matters : Subscribe & Review: Be sure to subscribe to Hunting Matters on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating and review! Learn More: Visit https://hscfdn.org/ to support conservation, education, and our hunting heritage.

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  Episode #223

  Episode 269: Faith, Leadership, and 140+ Species with Victor L. Bretting

  Sep 8, 20261 hour

  What does it take to turn a lifetime in the outdoors into a lasting legacy? On this episode of Hunting Matters , we are joined by Victor L. Bretting—an 8th-generation Texan, 50-year construction executive, author, and founder of North Texas’s B-Tex Ranch. Having pursued over 140 species across five continents, Victor shares gripping insights from dangerous-game safaris and mountain hunts, explaining why the true value of hunting lies far beyond the trophy—it’s rooted in the people, the character built through adversity, and a deep respect for wildlife management. We explore his memoir, The Man That I Would Become , unpacking how faith, accountability, and decades of corporate leadership shaped his approach to land stewardship. Victor also discusses his mission to give back by hosting combat veterans, mentoring the next generation of outdoorsmen, and highlighting the realities of conservation as co-host of Trekin Outdoors and The B-Tex Ranch on MyOutdoorTV . Connect with Victor L. Bretting & B-Tex Ranch: Website: brettingtexanranch.com Get the Memoir ( The Man That I Would Become ): brettingtexanranch.com/the-book Facebook: facebook.com/btexranch LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victor-bretting Learn more about HSCF: Houston Safari Club Home - Houston Safari Club

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  Hunting Matters

  Episode 268: Mentoring Youth and Healing Through the Outdoors with Micah Seavers

  Aug 31, 20261h 5m

  In this episode of Hunting Matters , host Joe Beta speaks with Micah Seavers, President of Walking Humbly Outdoor Adventures. Micah shares how his upbringing as a preacher's kid and the guidance of early mentors led him to build a nonprofit dedicated to introducing young people to outdoor traditions. Key Topics Covered: Mentorship & Youth Engagement: Why absent mentors—not technology—are the main barrier keeping kids indoors, and how a single positive outdoor experience can make a lasting impact. The Rules of Firsts: Teaching ethical conservation, self-sufficiency, and resourcefulness through trapping, metal detecting, survival skills, and wild game processing. The Heroes Hunt & Community Outreach: Providing all-expenses-paid trips for children of fallen and wounded military members, police officers, and firefighters, alongside programs supporting local families. Bridging Perspectives: Embracing open dialogue with non-outdoorsmen and opposing groups to foster true stewardship and understanding Website : Walking Humbly Outdoor Adventures Houston Safari Club Foundation: https://wehuntwegive.org/

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