

#368 -The Future of Hunting: Hard Truths with Skip Sligh
Aug 26, 2025
55:15
Welcome to the WHTL Podcast, presented by Moultrie. Your source for Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests. In this episode, we’re back on the road in Iowa with Part 2 of our Candid Discussion on the Future of Hunting with Skip Sligh.
. We Discuss:
- Healthy debate is essential for addressing issues in hunting and unifying hunters.
- Access to hunting is declining, risking the sport for average people.
- Poaching is a significant problem, often involving advanced technology.
- Younger hunters are more educated but need to focus on the right reasons for hunting.
- Social media can both help and hurt hunting by promoting unrealistic expectations.
- Hunting celebrities should advocate for better regulations and resources.
- Complacency in older generations has negatively impacted hunting's future.
- Effective deer management requires understanding local populations and dynamics.
- Businesses in the hunting space should be tasteful and support conservation efforts.
- The future of hunting depends on engaging the next generation and improving regulations.
And So Much More!
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