HOUSTON, TX – October 1, 2025 — Hunting Matters, the popular podcast exploring the culture, heritage, and future of hunting, is proud to welcome distinguished guest Mike Arnold, lifelong hunter, scientist, and acclaimed author of Bringing Back the Lions and the upcoming Bringing Back the Wild – Stories from Revitalized Ecosystems Around the World and How Sport Hunting Supports Them.
Mike Arnold’s passion for hunting and conservation began at the age of five and has taken him across the globe in pursuit of game animals—from quail and rabbits in his Georgia backyard to kudu, leopard, and crocodile in Africa, brocket deer in Mexico, and soon, red deer in the Scottish Highlands. Alongside his wife, Frances—his photographer and videographer—Mike documents not only his hunting adventures but also the vital role hunting plays in restoring wildlife and ecosystems.
As a Distinguished Research Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia, Mike brings a unique scientific perspective to hunting and conservation. He has authored more than 220 outdoor magazine articles, appeared in media outlets such as Science Magazine, The New York Times, National Public Radio, and CNN, and delivered two TEDx presentations on the importance of conservation through trophy hunting. For more on Mike Arnold’s books, talks, and travels, visit www.mikearnoldoutdoors.com.
In this episode, listeners will hear:
Stories from Mike’s recent safaris in Mozambique and South Africa.Insights from his new book, Bringing Back the Wild, set for release in 2025.How international hunters and local communities are working together to rescue ecosystems once thought lost.The critical role hunting plays in global conservation efforts.Hunting Matters is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms, as well as at https://hscfdn.org/hunting-matters-podcast/.
