Episode 22 | “The Outdoors are for Everyone” ft. Lydia Parker and Jimmy Flatt

Lydia and Jimmy join the podcast from Moses Coulee Nature Preserve in Washington State to share how they’ve experienced the outdoors, their hunting journey, and the purpose of Hunters of Color. 

4:00 - Introduction of Jimmy Flatt and Lydia Parker of Hunters of Color 

6:00 - What everyone listening to or consuming 

8:30 - “Outdoor Story”

13:30 - First experience and connection to hunting 

18:30 - Redefining the ethos and identity of hunting 

24:45 - What is a conservationist? 

25:30 - HOC Hunting Program 5W’s

28:00 - Care and appreciation for nature 

37:00 - How HOC supports an individuals curiosity 

40:00 - Programming purpose and format 

45:00 - When do we hit a critical mass with inclusion in the hunting industry? 

48:00 - Words of advice for anyone interested in hunting 

51:00 - Mentors that are supporting the growth of us as individuals 

60:00 - Shout outs

61:00 - Legacy you want to leave 

Books 

There There - Tommy Orange

The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones 

My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George 

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