John Stallone Host of Days in The Wild Interviews professional hunters , and hunting industry leaders on bowhunting, deer hunting, elk hunting, big game hunting, whitetail, mule deer, antelope, moose, bear, ibex and everything in between to bring you the best tips and tactic to help you improve your hunting success. The goal of this podcast is to educate and inform by covering topics ranging from hunting, fishing, wildlife, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer and coues deer, ibex, wild turkey, whitetail, hunting tips and tactics, guides, outfitters, archery, bowhunting, rifle hunting, and much more
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John Stallone Host of Days in The Wild Interviews professional hunters , and hunting industry leaders on bowhunting, deer hunting, elk hunting, big game hunting, whitetail, mule deer, antelope, moose, bear, ibex and everything in between to bring you the best tips and tactic to help you improve your hunting success. The goal of this podcast is to educate and inform by covering topics ranging from hunting, fishing, wildlife, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer and coues deer, ibex, wild turkey, whitetail, hunting tips and tactics, guides, outfitters, archery, bowhunting, rifle hunting, and much more
Legacy, Stewardship, and Straight Talk: A Conversation with Dan Cabela
Summary
John sits down with Dan Cabela—conservation advocate and scion of the Cabela family—to share a wild-game meal and talk honestly about why hunting matters, how funding and policy actually move the needle for wildlife conservation, and what it takes to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. No dunking, no shouting—just good food and better questions.
What you’ll hear
Origin story: The moment Dan’s love for the outdoors turned into a commitment to stewardship.
Conservation, not slogans: How regulated hunting, tags, and excise taxes fund habitat, research, and management.
Ethics in practice: Fair chase, technology creep, and what “doing it right” looks like before, during, and after the shot.
Bridging divides: How to talk to non-hunters with humility, data, and real stories.
Global perspective: Wins and lessons from projects around the world—and what actually scales.
Legacy & responsibility: Carrying a famous name without being trapped by it.
Wild game on the table: Cooking notes, transparency, and why sharing a meal changes the conversation.
Quick takeaways
Stewardship > rhetoric: Policy + funding + local buy-in beat internet arguments.
Many pathways to help: You don’t have to hunt to support wildlife—join, donate, volunteer, vote smart.
Food is a bridge: A plate of honest wild game opens doors that debate can’t.
Measure impact: If it doesn’t move habitat, populations, or community support, it’s just noise.
Suggested chapter guide (drop in timestamps after publish)
Cold open & wild-game dish
Dan’s early field memories → stewardship pivot
How conservation gets funded (and where it fails)
Ethics & tech in modern hunting
International lessons that apply at home
Sharing wild food with skeptics
Rapid-fire: favorite hunts, mentors, books
Calls to action & ways to get involved
About our guest
Dan Cabela is a lifelong outdoorsman and conservation advocate whose work spans habitat projects, policy support, and community engagement. He focuses on pragmatic solutions that sustain wildlife and local economies.
Links & resources
Howl for Wildlife — Take action, learn more, and support science-based management: [howlforwildlife.org]
Connect
Guest: Dan Cabela — IG @dancabela
Host: John Stallone — IG: @johnstallone
Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcast
John Stallone Host of Days in The Wild Interviews professional hunters , and hunting industry leaders on bowhunting, deer hunting, elk hunting, big game hunting, whitetail, mule deer, antelope, moose, bear, ibex and everything in between to bring you the best tips and tactic to help you improve your hunting success. The goal of this podcast is to educate and inform by covering topics ranging from hunting, fishing, wildlife, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer and coues deer, ibex, wild turkey, whitetail, hunting tips and tactics, guides, outfitters, archery, bowhunting, rifle hunting, and much more
