This episode, Hot Bowga was able to sit down with Nate Peeters of the USFS In Huron-Manistee National Forest. We learned about our shared love of Pure Michigan, talked some Michigan black bears, and even cover the creation of Smokey The Bear.    Show Notes:      Introductions to Nate and the National Forestry Service  A love of Pure Michigan Helping fight western wild fires  Background on the National Forestry Service  The beginnings of the American conservation movement  Forrest fires out west vs Midwest  Creating Smokey The Bear  A day in the life of Nate, wearing many different hats  Prescribed burns and how they help hunters  Camping guidelines for national forests  Dealing with illegal dumping (of garbage) and how to report it Michigan Wolves & Black Bears  Alcohol bans on some Michigan rivers  Nate’s hiking expertise  Digging deep into Michigan’s national forests  Thanking Nate for joining us and teaching us a thing or two about forests    Sponsors:   www.firstlite.com/ www.pelicancoolers.com/HotBowga www.newbreedarchery.com/ www.styrkastrong.com/ www.hillpeoplegear.com/ www.unitedbyblue.com/ Promo Code Hot Bowga