Hunting's Role in Wildlife Conservation

Hunting is not the problem—bad communication is.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Origins Foundation Podcast, Robbie Kroger speaks with Rob Kern, who is the Managing Director of The Hunting Consortium, co-founder and assistant producer of Wild Strongholds, and President of the International Professional Hunters Association.

They discuss the often-misunderstood relationship between regulated hunting and wildlife conservation. They explore how hunting revenue can support habitat protection, local communities, anti-poaching efforts, education, and wildlife population growth. The conversation also examines why simply saying “hunting is conservation” is not enough—and how reframing hunting as a reinvestment in renewable wildlife resources can help change public perceptions.

Rob and Robbie discuss real examples from Africa and Central Asia, including Tajikistan, Mongolia, Cameroon, and South Africa. They also examine the importance of communicating with non-hunters, the influence of social media, and why the hunting industry must tell a fuller and more respectful conservation story.

Watch the full episode right here, dropping tomorrow!