MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – March 18, 2025 – Knife, firearm and suppressor enthusiasts will want to tune into recent episodes of The Connecting with Conservation (CWC) Podcast as co-hosts Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute and Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation chat with CJ Buck of Buck Knives, Dave Matheny of Silencer Shop and Kevin Wilson of Davidson’s Inc. / Gallery of Guns.
The CWC Podcast features guests from state fish and wildlife agencies, outdoor media, conservation organizations and outdoor-related industry companies. Guests share stories about how they, and their organizations, support land, fish and wildlife conservation in America.
Davidson’s Inc. / Gallery of Guns: Kevin Wilson, Dealer Communications Manager (Season 2 Episode 4): Wilson shares what’s hot in the firearms market, how Davidson’s exclusive firearms came about and how it supports conservation. Wilson said, “it is great to hear stories about how gun owners and the firearms industry are primary funders of conservation, and we look forward to supporting conservation efforts any way we can.”
Silencer Shop: Dave Matheny, Founder and CEO (Season 2 Episode 6): Tune into this episode to hear about the tremendous growth in the suppressor market and learn the steps to acquire suppressors. Also, learn how Matheny became interested in silencers through his work with the Texas Youth Hunting Program and how Silencer Shop supports conservation efforts. Matheny said, “Silencer Shop appreciates the hard work agencies and nonprofits are doing to support wildlife conservation efforts across the country.”
Buck Knives: CJ Buck, CEO (Season 2 Episode 11): In business since 1902, CJ Buck is the fourth generation of the Buck family to lead the company. CWC co-host Gasset said, “it was great to hear the history of Buck Knives, and even better to learn how the family supports wildlife conservation efforts.” Watch the episode to hear about Buck’s favorite EDC knife, how Buck Knives supports conservation and what the future of knife making looks like.
Additional information on guest companies can be found below:
Buck Knives website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
Silencer Shop website, Instagram, YouTube
Davidsons, Inc. website, Gallery of Guns, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
The Connecting with Conservation Podcast was created to allow a broad mix of guests from wildlife agencies, industry manufacturers and non-government organizations to share their stories about how they and their organizations support outdoor recreation and conservation. The conversational format, informative guests and compact episodes make it a great addition to any podcast rotation.
New episodes of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast are posted weekly. Tune in on YouTube and PodBean.
To become a guest on an upcoming episode of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast, reach out to Dr. Jon Gassett or Jim Curcuruto.
About OSCF
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with all facets of the outdoor industry to improve cultural acceptance of gun ownership, hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting. We use research-based communications and engagement programs that help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers and Shooters) and promote the positive contributions HATS make to society. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag,” “Come With!,” “Connecting with Conservation,” “Donate A Deer” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, follow @OutdoorStewards on Instagram or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, [email protected]. Keep up with the latest from OSCF on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About WMI
Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) was established in 1911 by sportsmen/businessmen gravely concerned about the dramatic declines of many wildlife populations. Its founders saw a need for a small, independent and aggressive cadre of people dedicated to restoring and ensuring the well-being of wild populations and their habitats. Learn more here or contact Dr. Jon Gassett (502) 330-9025 [email protected].
The Connecting with Conservation podcast is funded by a multi-state Conservation Grant (F24AP00224), which is jointly administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Conservation Investment and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
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