Houston, TX – May 5, 2025 — Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce that Dr. Pete Coppolillo, Executive Director of Working Dogs for Conservation, will be the featured guest on an upcoming episode of Hunting Matters, HSCF’s official podcast.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Coppolillo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in conservation biology, anti-poaching initiatives, and wildlife protection. As the leader of Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C), Pete has helped expand the organization’s global impact through the innovative use of detection dogs. WD4C’s work focuses on four key areas: Ecological Monitoring, Wildlife Law Enforcement, Biosecurity, and Environmental Justice.
In this episode, Dr. Coppolillo will discuss how specially trained detection dogs are combating wildlife trafficking, supporting conservation efforts around the world, and enhancing environmental justice. Listeners will get an inside look at the vital role dogs play in anti-poaching operations across Africa and beyond, and how these efforts align with the principles and passion of hunters as conservationists.
Dr. Coppolillo’s experience spans continents, with conservation projects in Africa, North America, and South America. A fluent Swahili speaker, he has worked extensively in Tanzania, founding the Ruaha Landscape Program for the Wildlife Conservation Society. His leadership at WD4C has resulted in major organizational growth, and his passion for dogs and conservation continues to drive groundbreaking initiatives worldwide.
Listeners can tune into Hunting Matters on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. For more information and to access past episodes, visit Hunting Matters.
For more information about Working Dogs for Conservation, visit WD4C.org.
About Hunting Matters
“Hunting Matters”: An acclaimed podcast celebrating the wonders of the great outdoors. Join hosts Joe Betar, Executive Director of HSCF, and HSCF Life Member Derek Ham as they delve 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. Hunting Matters is a presentation of Houston Safari Club Foundation. Available on all major podcast platforms—subscribe, listen, rate, and review!
About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a powerful mission: To preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. At HSCF, we gather not just to share our knowledge and experiences, but to strengthen our collective impact on conservation. Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the natural world for
future generations. For more information and to connect with us on social media, visit wehuntwegive.org for more information. We are HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.
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