“The North American Model” - with James Doumtsis

Episode 24 | Released: 16th June 2025

Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.

In todays episode we head across the Pacific and take a deep dive into the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Often referred to as the "American Big Game System.”

Designed to preserve game populations while ensuring sustainable hunting, this system has shaped wildlife policy in the United States and Canada for over a century.

We explore tags and how they play into the seven core principles of this model, how it differs from Australia's fragmented approach to game management, and what lessons — and warnings — we can draw from it.

Whether you're a seasoned Aussie hunter, a conservation advocate, or just passionate about the future management of pest and game species down under, this episode is a must-listen.

In the coming weeks we launch off this USA themed podcast and cover topics such as How to apply for tags, planning to hunt elk, deer, antelope, moose and more!

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Topics Discussed:

• The North American Model For Wildlife Conservation
• A Rich History And Hunting Culture
• Tags And Applications
• The 7 Principles Of Wildlife Management
• Laws, Regulations & Hunting Seasons
• USA Vs Australian Differences
• Land Access types
• Feral Pest Animals vs Native Animals
• Trophy Vs Meat Hunting or Both

 

Other News:

• Our Twin Elements Website is live! As part of this we have finally made our favourite wildlife and scenery prints available! You can now shop for these online by going through the Twin Elements Website. We have a range of scenes and wildlife images, captured from our experiences in the wild and would love to see them on your walls within the home or the office. They make epic gifts and would be suitable for family or friend for birthdays, or other milestones.
• We will be attending Venture Hunting & Outdoors in July to host another movie night / Q&A session! Hosted at the Brisbane megastore, we will be premiering our recent NT adventures as a full length bowhunting film. Keep an eye and ear out for exact dates as we get closer to the event. For those who cant attend the full film will be aired on our youtube channel every Wednesday evening form 6pm AEST. We’re looking at a 6 part series with banteng, boars and buffalo.
• Another Venture Hunting & Outdoors event! Its been twelve months since Venture opened their Brisbane megastore. On the 9th and 10th August come down and attend the anniversary. There will no doubt be food and drinks as well as special offers and deals. We will be there in the flesh and keen to meet all of you. Come down and join in on another great event in the hunting community.

 

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