About

Hey fellow nature lovers,

I’m a wildlife conservation strategist, and conservation and taxidermy historian who writes about wildlife economics. I’ve been crazy about animals, history and the outdoors since I was little. I’ve worked for museums, aquariums, been a white water and kayak outfitter and guide, and even worked in a butcher shop to see if that would curb my interest in meat (it did not). I’ve got a bevy of outdoor pursuits I indulge in whenever possible like timber sports, archery, hunting, horseback riding, shooting sports, and anything that happens on the water.

Now that I’ve turned more academic in my dotage, I want to share what I’ve been working on for the last 15+ years. I love that I get to travel the country to talk about wildlife and wildland conservation. I speak at universities, businesses, private events, outdoor retreats, and to anyone who will listen. The more people feel personally connected to nature, the more they want to see it thrive. I’m hoping my work can motivate people into not only becoming more involved in the natural world, but give them a better understanding of their place in it. At the very least you’ll have new cocktail party stories.

Thanks for stopping by!

- Brant

Brant with the head of a polar bear

Contact

** Please CHECK YOUR SPAM folder if you have not seen a response from me in a few days **

FAQ

How do I book you to speak or teach?

Write to me using the Contact form!

How long are your lectures?

I can make arrangements for your time, but in general: 45 minutes to one hour is minimum for a topic.

Do you do commission taxidermy work?

No, I’m too busy writing and traveling. And there are lots of better taxidermists near you I promise!

Are you a hunter?

Yes, I started hunting because I’m both an environmentalist and a meat eater. In addition to being the most environmentally friendly way to source meat, it has connected me to nature in a way I never experienced in all my years in the outdoors. The stillness and the focus on your surroundings is intoxicating in a way that was vastly different from all the other outdoor activities I had done. In the past, I had just let the beauty of nature wash over me while I made my way through it. But for the first time I truly felt connected to the land and fellow animals. I worked at a butcher shop just so I could take some responsibility for where my meat was coming from. And now as a hunter, I am truly responsible for its source, and proud of where the money goes when I buy a hunting license, and that feels great. Meat from hunting is the most environmentally sustainable food on earth, it’s pretty cool.