American Outdoor News Magazine

American Outdoor News Magazine


Latest Episodes

Its Show Time! Time to Celebrate the Outdoors
December 23, 2025

In this episode of the American Outdoor News Podcast, host Chris Avena speaks with Raymie Grimm of Safari Club International (SCI) about the organizations global conservation mission and hunting advocacy efforts. Their conversation highlights how SCI con

A Girl & A Gun- Empowering Women in Shooting Sports
December 17, 2025

Chris Avena interviewed Robyn Sandoval, founder of A Girl & A Gun, about the organizations origins and nationwide growth. Sandoval explained it began as a 2011 Girls Night Out to introduce women to firearms in a welcoming, non-intimidating

Let's Go Bear Hunting
December 10, 2025

Chris spoke with Bee Frederick and Regina Lennox from Safari Club International about current bear hunting policies. They discussed Florida bear hunting regulations, Louisianas reopened bear season, and ongoing challenges in population control. Bee e

From American Idol to the Most Wanted List
December 01, 2025

Country music artist Kristy Lee Cook has carved out a career that beautifully blends her love for music with her deep passion for the outdoors. Many know her from her time on American Idol, where her powerful voice and authentic charm won over aud

Uniting Hunters Around the World
November 26, 2025

Carson Keys explained his role as Safari Club Internationals Chapter Services Director and his coach-player leadership style. He oversees 125 to 130 SCI chapters across the United States. His team supports these chapters with structure, resources, and

Chris Tymeson on Conservation & Advocacy
November 14, 2025

Chris Tymeson, SCIs Vice President of Government Affairs, described SCIs advocacy work across six major areas. These include federal affairs, state affairs, international advocacy, the Hunter Information Service, guide and outfitter relations, and legal

On Target with the + One Mentorship Initiative
November 11, 2025

Chris Avena interviewed Justin Morrissey from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to discuss the +One Mentorship Initiative. The program encourages hunting mentorship and shooting sports pa

Hunt Like Teddy with MNR Custom Rifles
October 28, 2025

Matt Roberts, founder of MNR Custom Rifles, shared his meticulous process for crafting bespoke firearms. Each rifle receives countless hours of detailed attention, from hand-selected materials to prec

One For The Record Books
October 28, 2025

In a recent interview, Aaron Smith from SCI Record Books discussed how the program honors hunters and preserves ethical hunting traditions. The SCI Record Book is more than a list its a global recognition of dedication, skill, and conservation. Each en

The Hunt Is On
October 28, 2025

In this weeks episode of the American Outdoor News Podcast, Chris Avena sat down with Everett Headley, Safari Club Internationals Guide and Outfitter Liaison. The discussion focused on the importance of choosing the right guide and outfitter, whether hu