Georgia students could soon earn school credit while learning hunting safety and wildlife conservation. Georgia just took a major step toward strengthening the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation. This week’s conversation breaks down the successful push to bring hunter education into Georgia schools after a two-year legislative effort backed by the sportsmen’s community, state lawmakers, and conservation advocates. Fred sits down with Conner Barker to unpack how the bill moved through the Georgia legislature, why Governor Brian Kemp’s signature matters for hunters and anglers, and what this means for recruiting the next generation of outdoorsmen. They also discuss how optional hunter education curriculum can improve firearm safety, conservation awareness, and long-term participation in hunting and fishing traditions. The conversation digs into the policy side of conservation funding, the role state fish and wildlife agencies play in hunter education programs, and why states across the country are watching Georgia’s model closely. There’s also discussion around prescribed fire legislation, public lands access, wildlife habitat management, and how conservation policy directly impacts hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation nationwide. If you care about protecting hunting heritage, growing participation in the outdoors, and ensuring future generations understand the North American Model of Conservation, this is an important listen. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, and conservation policy conversations. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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