Episode 114

COVID-19 Didn't Stop Hunters

Today, AB3 discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hunting world one year after the beginning of nationwide lockdowns. He was inspired to speak on the topic after coming across Tyler Wolf’s column on Bowhunting.com titled “How COVID-19 Affected Hunting”.

Episode Highlights

• Why having more free time due to the pandemic didn’t necessarily make it easier for AB3 to go hunting
• The surge in new hunters in 2020, particularly women and young people
• The pandemic’s negative impact on conservation efforts
• Why the future looks bright for the hunting community and love for the outdoors in general

3 Key Points

• More new hunters joined the ranks in 2020 than in the previous five years. That is because going out to hunt for your own food is a no-brainer after many businesses came to a standstill.
• The numbers are up among female hunters and hunters aged between 18 and 34. Seeing more young people hunting in particular is a great sign for the sport, since it potentially ensures future generations of hunters.
• While conservation efforts have taken a hit last year, the future looks bright. Not only will people get back on their feet, but the surge of new hunters may mean more people who see, and will work for, the value of the outdoors.

Three Powerful Quotes

• You try to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, but when you’ve got the unknown hanging over your head and you’re really not a “glass half full” person, it makes it hard.
• Everybody’s always excited about the new hunters, the young hunters, because they are truly the future of the sport.
• One good thing from COVID-19 is that it forced people to get off their asses, get outside, get outdoors, get active, and become a part of our hunting culture.

Resources Mentioned

Bryant Land Show:  https://bryantlandcountry.com/the-bryant-land-country-podcast/

OnXHunt link: https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt-app

Traeger Grills: https://www.traegergrills.com

Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/bryantland

BassPro Affiliate: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/NaQx7

How COVID-19 Affected Hunting by Tyler Wolf: https://www.bowhunting.com/article/how-covid-19-affected-hunting

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