ROCK HILL, S.C. – May 16, 2025 – As tariffs dominate national headlines, hosts of The Connecting with Conservation (CWC) Podcast, Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute and Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation, welcome guest Glenn Hughes, president of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), to discuss how tariffs may negatively affect the business of fishing, conservation funding and America’s 57 million recreational anglers.
In addition to discussing tariffs, Hughes shares insights on the ASA’s five-pillar mission and previews the upcoming ICAST Trade Show, set for July 15-18, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
“With so many folks passionate about fishing, it was important to get the facts from Glenn on how tariffs may harm the fishing industry, as well as millions of everyday anglers,” said Curcuruto. “We appreciate the hard work Glenn, and the ASA team are doing for anglers and thank him for taking time to be a guest on The Connecting with Conservation Podcast.”
Glenn’s episode (Season 2, Episode 20) is now available on YouTube, PodBean, and Apple Podcasts.
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.
Additional featured episodes of the CWC Podcast include:
Season 2, Episode 19: Becoming a conservationist with Joshua Crumpton of Spoke Hollow Outfitters.
Season 2, Episode 13: Learn about trapping with Jason Wisniewski of Fur Takers of America.
Be sure to subscribe to The Connecting with Conservation Podcast’s YouTube and PodBean channels to be alerted to new episodes that drop weekly.
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 Wildlife Management Institute (WMI)
WMI was founded in 1911 by conservation- and business-minded people alarmed by declining wildlife populations. Recognizing the need for dedicated professionals, the founders established a small, independent organization focused on wildlife restoration and habitat conservation. As a private, non-profit (501[c]3) organization, WMI operates from field offices, employing highly skilled wildlife scientists to address critical conservation issues. WMI plays a crucial role in advancing wildlife management through a diverse array of activities. Learn more at https://wildlifemanagement.institute/
Learn more about American Sportfishing Association at: www.ASAfishing.org
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