# Episode 645 - Michael Butler || Wildlife Conservation Champion of Tennessee

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Podcast: [The Origins Foundation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-origins-foundation-podcast-2229143)
Published: 2026-05-19T07:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Michael Butler, co-executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. He and his co-director do a yeoman’s job when it comes to wildlife conservation issues in the state of Tennessee, and have since 2003, growing from just one person to a staff of 38. Get to know the guest: https://tnwf.org/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Support our Conservation Club Members! Safaris de Mozambique: https://safarisdemozambique.com/ Kayuga Broadheads: https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/ The Hunting Ban in Cabaneros National Park: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/hunting-ban-cabaneros-national-park/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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