Funding Wildlife Conservation with Richard Zane — WildFed Podcast #014
In this episode:
Richard Zane | Lead biologist with USFWS Northeast Region’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
Podcast discussion:
Introducing Richard and the work he does with USFWS
What is R3?
How does hunting fund conservation?
Field research with red wolves, black footed ferrets, sage grouse & more
On the Endangered Species Act
Richard's hunting background
Getting started in hunting & mentorship
Richard's first hunt
Adventures in wildlife conservation work
Richard's current role in USFWS
Sports fishing restoration
Thoughts on a recreation equipment tax
Will the North American model for conservation continue to work into the future?
Closing thoughts & the next generation
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Meet Richard Zane
Richard Zane is the lead biologist with USFWS Northeast Region’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) for all hunter and aquatic education, shooting range, and Tribal Wildlife grants. Richard is WSFR's programmatic expert on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and coordinates with Native American tribes.