What does conservation and hunting have in common? According to this week’s guest, JJ Hinton, everything. JJ leads the Mule Deer Foundation, a Utah-based organization that advocates for the preservation of Mule Deer. An avid hunter, JJ loves the outdoors for the solitude and food it offers.    Listen to this week’s episode for an honest exchange of ideas and understanding as Amy, a non-hunter, learns from JJ’s perspective on what makes the outdoors special to him, and how we can all meet in the middle.  Mentioned in the show:    Upland hunting  Grouse  Pheasants  Chukar German Wirehaired Pointer  Vista Outdoor Camelbak Millett Mule Deer Foundation  Black-tailedl deer  Mule deer habitat constraints  Wildfire suppression  Chronic wasting disease  Wildlife management and habitat  The Pittman-Robertson Act 1937 Teddy Rosevelt hunter and conservationist  U.S. National Parks  Trophy hunting  Hunting approval rating  Dirtbags  Secret berry picking  Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center  Duck decoys  Prairie pothole in North Dakota  Ducks Unlimited  Waterfowl hunting    Favorite gear:Game vest. JJ’s favorite is no longer made, but he says this one is comparable: https://www.alpsbrands.com/alpsoutdoorz/products/extreme/upland-game-vest-x   Most essential gear:Merino wool base layers (like Smartwool): https://amzn.to/3anwD3h    Affiliate links included above -----   Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Humans Outside decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/  Don’t forget to follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/ Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Connect with us on Facebook: https://humansoutside.com/   How are you spending your outdoor time? Leave us a message and we might feature you on our weekly Outdoor Diary episode. Call ‪(360) 362-5317‬.