The Role of the Hunter
RMEF Films
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4m 35s
Searching for a Blacktail deer among the rainforest of western Oregon, Bob Ziehmer of Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s reflects on how hunters led the way in restoring game populations across the country nearly a century ago and continue their stewardship of natural resources today. Ziehmer not only recounts historic efforts but also highlights recent and ongoing projects to improve habitat and access, made possible only through hunters’ emphasis on conservation and support from likeminded businesses and organizations.
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