Ep. 329: Public Lands and That Wild Country with Hal Herring

Published: Jan. 2, 2020, 4 p.m.

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Today on the show I\\u2019m joined by renowned conservation writer Hal Herring to discuss public land history and advocacy, wilderness, and an in-depth look at my book That Wild Country.

Topics discussed:

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  • Why I\'m the guest on this episode and not the host
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  • Why you should join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
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  • The early adventures that formed the foundation for my public land passion
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  • The frustrations of public lands becoming political
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  • Theodore Roosevelt and his focus on the next generation
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  • What the writing process for That Wild Country was like
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  • Writers who influenced my work and advocacy
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  • The importance of working with diverse stakeholders to protect wild places
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  • Why a basic understanding of public land history is so important
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  • The beauty and curse of multiple-use management
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  • Action is the cure for depression
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  • Having hope\\xa0
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