A mom who fell in love with fly fishing

"Fly fishing is the whole package for the mind, body and soul. It's challenging, it's therapeutic and it's also a great social activity."

— Heidi Lewis

A dad who loves the adventure of fishing

"I fish because it is exciting and fun. You never know what you are going to catch, but you are always going to have a good time."

— Joe Sanchez

A youth hunter who loves getting outdoors with his family

"I hunt because I enjoy being outside and being with my family in the field. My family loves the outdoors and so do I. Being able to have the chance to harvest an animal — and the memories and feelings that go along with it — mean so much to me."

— Bronx Withers

A habitat biologist, food enthusiast and lover of the outdoors

"Each hunt teaches me more about wildlife, habitat, the interconnectedness of the world and the impacts we humans have on nature from near and far."

— Melissa Early

A scientist from India who fell in love with big game hunting in Utah

"Hunting is a connection with nature, and for me, being outdoors helps me to decompress from the stress of day-to-day life."

— Luke Simon

A mom of five who loves the hunting lifestyle

"I hunt in part because of tradition, and in full because it's a lifestyle that I love. My family members have been avid hunters for many generations, and it continues to speak to us."

— Aubrey Tuttle

An outdoorsman who loves hunting's culinary connection

"I hunt for the connection to nature and to be a conscious participant in my ecosystem. I hunt to be able to cook and share some of the best food available with my family and community."

— Igor Limansky