The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 830: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCII
Feb 4, 2026
Randall Williams, stalwart trivia competitor and on-air personality who won the contest for charity. Seth Morris, longtime contributor who brings hunting, fishing, and conservation savvy. Doug Duren, landowner and musician spearheading the Sharing the Land habitat initiative. They trade rapid-fire trivia, conservation projects, habitat restoration, wildlife science, and fishing and hunting gear talk in a lively, playful competition.
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Sharing The Land Origin Story
- Doug describes founding Sharing The Land as an exchange of conservation work for private land access modeled on Aldo Leopold's cooperative idea.
- He says the nonprofit now manages 53 properties in 15 states and seeks more landowners to expand access.
Access Trumps Interest
- Access shortage limits hunting and fishing more than interest, so connecting landowners to seekers addresses a core barrier.
- Doug highlights travel and outreach to recruit landowners as a key use of donor funds.
Savanna Restoration On The Durin Farm
- Doug recounts restoring savanna and creating more grassland on his farm to benefit turkeys and grassland species.
- He praises volunteers who help with habitat work while learning conservation practices firsthand.