Episode 233: Leo & Madison Martinez - Cultivating Conservation and Legacy at DEA Ranch

In this episode we sit down with Leo Martinez, the ranch manager of Dancing Elk Alexander (DEA) Ranch in Mathis, Texas, and his daughter, Madison. With nearly four decades in the ranching and hunting industry, Leo, also a Vice President on the HSCF Board of Directors and the 2025 HSCF Outfitter of the Year, shares his deep commitment to ethical hunting and sustainable natural resource management. He discusses balancing hunting operations with healthy wildlife populations, the unique challenges of managing South Texas's ecosystem, and how land management techniques have evolved. Leo also reflects on the influence of his cowboy grandfather, the role of guided hunts in hunter education, and what his recognition as Outfitter of the Year means to him. The conversation delves into the parallels between Texas's history and the traditions he carries forward at DEA Ranch, and his goals for the future.

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