Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places, and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both.

Big shout out to On X Hunt for their support of this podcast.

I'm your host, Lake Pickle.

And if you remember, when we last spoke, I said that in this episode, we would be learning about some life-altering conservation work.

My friends, this is the kind of wildlife conservation story that makes me want to stand up and start cheering.

This is the kind of story that you'll want to tell your friends about.

And believe me when I say, if you have ever had the privilege of hunting, hearing,

or watching wild turkeys in the springtime, which we are quickly approaching, I dare say

this story and conversation will send chills down your spine and make you even more thankful for

every turkey you hear, see, or take from here on out. Let's get into it.

That's good. Come on, then.

Sir.

Hi.

Hey, how are you?

That's my wife, Betty.

Good morning, I'm Lake.

Nice to meet you.

What's your name?

Lake.

Yes, ma'am.

You're going to go, ma'am?

Yeah, I am.

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