MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – April 23, 2025 – The Connecting with Conservation Podcast hosts, Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF), and Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) are proud to welcome Alison Hall, marketing manager at Traditions Performance Firearms and Jon Zinnel, director of community relations at Federal Ammunition on recent episodes of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast (CWC Podcast).
“Both Federal Ammunition and Traditions Firearms are important players in supporting wildlife conservation in America,” said Gassett. “Coincidentally, the companies have recently worked together on new products like the NitroBolt and Firestick that have moved muzzleloading into the future. Be sure to tune in and hear their stories.”
Season 2, Episode 16: Learn about the new and exciting advancements in the muzzleloader category with Alison Hall of Traditions Performance Firearms. Hall discusses the history of the company, the benefits of muzzleloading and Traditions’ modern line of cartridge rifles.
“I was honored to get the opportunity to talk conservation and Traditions on the CWC Podcast,” said Hall. “This podcast is an excellent resource for listeners to learn about how companies in our industry help to support conservation and wildlife, which is something Traditions is committed to. It’s fantastic to listen to the episodes and to hear how other companies in our space are dedicated as well.”
Season 2, Episode 17: Tune in for a conversation with Jon Zinnel that covers everything from Federal Ammunition being a primary contributor of funds to the Wildlife Restoration Act, to promoting the positive contributions of hunters and target shooters and hunting turkeys with the next generation.
“It is always fun talking about wildlife conservation, but it is important for folks to learn how wildlife is managed and how conservation is funded,” stated Zinnel. “The Connecting with Conservation Podcast fills a necessary void and provides a great resource for folks to learn something new about conservation in each episode.”
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 stories about how 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 Traditions® Performance Firearms
Known for their accurate, innovative, and dependable firearms, Traditions® has a reputation of providing quality firearms for over 40 years. A leader in the industry, Traditions® offers black powder rifles and pistols, cartridge rifles and revolvers, blank pistols, Build-It-Yourself rifle and pistol kits, and cannons as well as a full line of accessories and optics. Traditions® has long been the experts when it comes to muzzleloading and has continued to expand their line up to include a wide range of products. As hunters and shooters themselves, the Traditions® team remains focused on creating quality, innovative products that make time in the field enjoyable and strive to meet the needs of their customers. Learn more about our product line at www.TraditionsFirearms.com
About Federal Ammunition
Federal, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is an ammunition brand of The Kinetic Group, owned by CSG, a globally diversified industrial group based in Prague, Czech Republic. Since 1922, Federal has been a leader in ammunition innovation, delivering high-quality sporting and hunting products to shooters worldwide. With a commitment to conservation and the outdoor community, Federal continues to manufacture industry-leading ammunition that enhances the shooting experience while supporting outdoor traditions.
the business. Learn more at www.FederalPremium.com
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 stablished 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].
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