In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Curcuruto sit down with Dan Cabela, Executive Director of the Cabela Family Foundation and host of Hard Truths of Conservation. Dan shares his journey growing up in the legendary Cabela family, the founding of the Cabela Family Foundation, and how his work has evolved into one of the most compelling conservation storytelling projects on television. Together, they explore the concept of sustainable use of wildlife, the importance of habitat protection, and the role of hunters, biologists, and communities in protecting species across the globe. From restoring bighorn sheep in Texas to translocating lions and cheetahs in Africa, Dan discusses the hard truths of conservation—why it matters, what’s at stake, and the heroes doing the work behind the scenes. Whether you’re a lifelong outdoorsman, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of conservation, this conversation offers a rare inside look at the challenges and triumphs of protecting wildlife in the modern world. Tags: #wildlifeconservation, #sustainableuse, #habitatprotection, #hunting, #conservation, #CabelaFamilyFoundation, #HardTruthsofConservation, #DanCabela, #bighornsheep, #lionconservation, #cheetahconservation, #wildlifescience, #ConnectingwithConservation, #sustainablehunting