Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors CEO Featured on The Evolving Hunter Podcast
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors CEO Dr. Scott Petrie was the featured guest on a recent episode of The Evolving Hunter Podcast, where he discussed the organization’s mission to connect youth with hunting, fishing, and conservation through meaningful mentorship.
During the conversation, Dr. Petrie shared the story behind Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, the organization’s continued national expansion, and why mentoring is essential to preserving America’s outdoor heritage. The episode explores the importance of introducing new participants to hunting and fishing, removing barriers that prevent youth from participating, and building the next generation of hunters, anglers, and conservationists.
“Every young person deserves the opportunity to experience the outdoors alongside someone who cares enough to teach them,” said Dr. Scott Petrie. “Mentorship changes lives. It builds confidence, creates lasting memories, and ensures that our hunting and fishing traditions continue for generations to come.”
Listeners will hear how Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors works with volunteer mentors, conservation organizations, landowners, schools, and community partners to provide safe, structured outdoor experiences that often become life-changing moments for participating youth.
The discussion also highlights the broader role hunting and fishing play in wildlife conservation and why investing in young people is critical to the future of America’s outdoor traditions.
“We’re grateful to Jae Ellison, host of The Evolving Hunter Podcast for providing a platform to share our story,” Petrie said. “Every time someone learns about our mission, volunteers to mentor, partners with us, or introduces a young person to the outdoors, we’re strengthening the future of conservation.”
Supporters, volunteers, and anyone passionate about hunting, fishing, and mentoring are encouraged to listen to the episode and share it with friends, family, and fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
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About Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors
Founded in 2002, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentored hunting and fishing opportunities to youth who would otherwise lack access to the outdoors. Through a structured, safety-focused model, trained volunteer mentors guide young people through hands-on outdoor experiences that build confidence, responsibility, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for wildlife conservation.
Since its founding, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors has organized thousands of mentoring events across the country, connecting youth with caring adult mentors while helping recruit the next generation of hunters and anglers—the primary funders of wildlife conservation in North America.
For more information, visit www.outdoormentors.org.