Lydia and Jimmy join the podcast from Moses Coulee Nature Preserve in Washington State to share how they’ve experienced the outdoors, their hunting journey, and the purpose of Hunters of Color.
4:00 - Introduction of Jimmy Flatt and Lydia Parker of Hunters of Color
6:00 - What everyone listening to or consuming
8:30 - “Outdoor Story”
13:30 - First experience and connection to hunting
18:30 - Redefining the ethos and identity of hunting
24:45 - What is a conservationist?
25:30 - HOC Hunting Program 5W’s
28:00 - Care and appreciation for nature
37:00 - How HOC supports an individuals curiosity
40:00 - Programming purpose and format
45:00 - When do we hit a critical mass with inclusion in the hunting industry?
48:00 - Words of advice for anyone interested in hunting
51:00 - Mentors that are supporting the growth of us as individuals
60:00 - Shout outs
61:00 - Legacy you want to leave
Books
There There - Tommy Orange
The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones
My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George
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