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Gavin Ozment

Gavin Ozment, Carolina Conservationist

I am an avid outdoorsman and a passionate horseman. I have been hunting and fishing for most of my life and have grown up with horses being a major part of my world. I love the outdoors and strongly believe in the beauty of tradition and the wisdom of historical figures. I am also the president of RMA's Conservation Club and a history enthusiast. Family and morals are what I hold dearest.

What is your position? I write about all things outdoors in NC (ecology, conservation, hunting, and gardening).

How many years have you been at RMA? 11 years (since 1st grade)

What is your favorite part about Media Office? I enjoy being able to share my knowledge with others and further develop my understanding of topics that interest me.

 

"Get to know you" questions

1. Who is your role model? Theodore Roosevelt

2. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why? I would live in Wyoming because it's for great hunting, is an amazing landscape, and has an abundance of horses and ranches.

3. What is your favorite song? "Corralling the Blues" by Colter Wall

4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself out West training horses and guiding horseback hunters in the mountains.

6. What is your favorite quote? "Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering." - Theodore Roosevelt

7. What is something most people don't know about you? I train western working horses.

8. What would it be if you could have any job in the world? I would want to be a professional hunting guide and writer for a while and raise horses in my later years.

9. What is something on your bucket list? Either an Alaskan moose hunt or hiking the entire Appalachian Trail

10. What is one thing that makes you happy instantly? Spending time with horses

 

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Restoring the Southeastern Grasslands

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How to Get the Most Out of Upcoming Hunting Seasons

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Reintroduction of Red Wolves in North Carolina

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