AWP Episode 084 ”It’s About The Principal” w/John Sturgeon

Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield and guest Chad Aurentz are accompanied by John Sturgeon, President of the Safari Club International (SCI) Alaska chapter, Director for the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation, legendary hunter and 2 time unanimous Supreme Court champion

 

2021 post Covid Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation banquet experience at the Palmer fair grounds,  shout out to board member and chapter president Kevin Kehoe, recent sheep hunting popularity and growth in the industry, sharing the harvest with the clan, Shane Mahoney “Wild Harvest Initiative”, John’s intro, SCI (Safari Club International) Alaska chapter President, Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation board member, John’s resume and 6 retirements, the Alaska logging industry and its future, Alaska logging industry on the downhill slide, logging boom in Chile and New Zealand, Local native corporations and the positive economic impact on Alaska, wounded warrior hunting programs, John’s Fort Greeley moose hunt with a warrior, the 60inch bull, John’s hunting itinerary, (Moose, Elk, Deer & Antelope), SCI and it’s over 650 proud members, SCI “First for Hunters”, “Protecting Rights for Hunters”, SCI support options and a membership, fighting for public land access and the issues, how to help, supporting youth and women participation in hunting, recent decline in hunting licenses country wide, culture expansion in youth hunting and draw permit opportunities, board of game recognition and petition opportunities, “The Hovercraft” John’s fight to the top, and a 2-time  unanimous decision and win in a historical Supreme Court case costing over 1.6 million dollars, the unique nature of the case, it’s argument and overwhelming support from Alaska and the community, “The Grand Compromise” and the principle of the victory, A.N.I.L.C.A (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act), King Cove to Cold Bay Rd project

 

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