Steven Rinella talks with the CEO of TRCP Joel Pedersen, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: Steve’s hemp project; kids on snowmobiles bringing the neighborhood together; a good word -- prognosticate; bear dens inside tree cavities; what Trump did and didn't do well in his first term for hunters and anglers; how things faired under Biden; working with both sides of the aisle; wind power having a bigger footprint than solar; developing public hunting and fishing lands; how executive orders only go so far and energy still relies on supply and demand; delisting and re-listing wolves; what priority shifts we'll see with the new administration; and more. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. ---------------- Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:54 Hemp Projects and Personal Stories 06:01 State of the Union on Conservation 08:47 The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership 12:01 Personal Background in Conservation 16:08 Conservation Recap: Trump Administration 18:52 Conservation Continuity into the Biden Administration 26:57 Energy Development and Its Impact on Conservation 39:22 Impact of Oil and Gas on Wildlife Conservation 44:28 Shifts in Climate and Conservation Funding 49:48 Political Dynamics in Conservation 56:00 The Farm Bill and Conservation Programs 01:01:18 Delisting Wolves: Political and Environmental Implications 01:12:29 Future of the Department of Interior and Conservation Leadership 01:19:26 Navigating Agricultural Policy Changes 01:22:23 The Budget Dilemma: Conservation vs. Debt 01:24:48 Reconciliation and Revenue Generation in Conservation 01:27:36 The Impact of Legislative Changes on Conservation 01:30:01 Federal Employee Turnover and Its Implications 01:33:27 Understanding Executive Orders and Their Effects 01:35:30 Strategic Approaches to Conservation Advocacy 01:41:55 Bipartisanship in Conservation Efforts 01:48:48 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement