The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and Hunting Matters welcome Brian Murphy, HuntStand’s vice president of strategic partnerships.
Brian has won several honors including the Australian Deer Association National Conservation Award, the University of Georgia EL Cheatum Award for Excellence in Wildlife and was named one of the Top 25 Outdoor Life Conservationists in the United States. in 2011. Brian is also a prolific speaker and writer. He has done over 800 speaking engagements and 150 television, radio and podcast interviews. He has also published more than 125 popular articles, as well as 28 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and training manuals.
Brian is a wildlife biologist with a BS in wildlife and range management from Texas Tech University and an MS in wildlife resources from the University of Georgia. Murphy previously served as CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) for 23 years, during which membership grew from 3,000 to 60,000 and the group became the most respected and influential white-tail organization in North America.
He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Heidi, for over 30 years and shares his love of the outdoors with his two daughters, Lauren and Jordan, who are avid hunters and fishers.
About Hunting Matters
Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting law updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs every Saturday, 6 am to 7 am CDT on KPRC AM 950: Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station and Houston’s Oldest Radio Station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean, and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. Hunting Matters received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award, and a 2022 Gold Davey Award.
About the Houston Safari Club Foundation
The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 646 scholarships totaling $2.92 million. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, vocational training, hunter education, and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided more than $4 million in grants for wildlife, habitat, and various hunter-funded conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We hunt. We give.