conservation, hunting and the importance of getting
the next generation
into the outdoors. Randy has written what is perhaps
the definitive work on this last topic in his new book, "From Boys to Men
of Heart." He has worked extensively with groups ranging from troubled
teens to elite conservation
organizations. Randy speaks passionately about the values hunting
can bring to a civilized society and the role of conservation in a contemporary
world.
“I have heard Dr. Eaton speak at several
Outdoor Writers Association of America conferences. Each time, he has
challenged his audience with new ideas and fresh perspectives on the topics of
wildlife and conservation. I have interviewed him several times on my radio
show. His interviews are insightful, provocative and above all entertaining.
Many listeners have asked for more information about him and his work.”
Dan Small, Ph.D., Dan
Small Outdoors
“Very thought provoking and stimulating presentation during our Ducks
Unlimited Leadership Conference. It’s been a long time since I have been ‘fired up’
by a great briefing.”
Kirk
Davidson, Regional Director, Ducks Unlimited
Outstanding speech at FNAWS/Mule Deer Convention…deeply inspiring and
motivational…extremely educational.”
Dennis
Dunn, author of BAREBOW
“The
message is so powerful and necessary, especially in an
age when we are increasingly separated from nature…it got everyone thinking.”
Fred Provenza, Professor of Wildland
Resources,
Utah State
University
“All in attendance were in awe of your
presentation…they want more.”
Chip Hart,
President, Ohio
Outdoor Writers
“Dr.
Randy Eaton came to us billed as an engaging speaker/researcher regarding
hunting as a means to improve the lives of our youth…Dr. Eaton exceeded all
expectations…numerous appearances on some of Canada’s most widely viewed news
programs were impressive both in articulation and scope…overshadowing his great
appeal to the mass media was Dr. Eaton’s presentation to over 400 delegates of
the 83,000-member Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. It is not often
that a room of that size can be held with such rapt attention to a single
speaker…Dr. Eaton’s messages are powerful and inspiring…a top notch speaker
with timely and important information that is well researched, documented and
highly relevant to every member of North American society.”
Mark Holmes,
PR Director, Ontario
Federation Anglers
And Hunters
“Dr.
Eaton is a well known expert on the role of hunting in society…focuses on the
role of hunting in the development of maturity, ethics and social
consciousness…Most of the electronic media have interviewed Dr. Eaton, in print
and on-the-air…one of the foremost spokesmen for hunting. Dr. Eaton can provide
a substantive and meaningful dimension to any discussion of hunting and the
need to nurture our youth in the hunting arts to sustain society and the youth
themselves.”
Ivan J.
Schell, President, Kentuckiana Chapter,
Safari Club
International
“I
have been a member of the BCWF for over 40 years…a past President…have been on
the executive of the Canadian Wildlife Federation…have attended numerous
conferences, conventions and wildlife association meetings…In all those years I
have never heard a speaker better able to explain to sportsmen why they hunt
and the philosophy of hunting than you
did…You certainly deserved the standing ovation…the message you have to give
needs to be heard by all hunters and those that at this time are not hunters…”
Ed Mankelow,
Past President, BC Wildlife Federation
“Provocative,
a true scholar, articulate and speaks from the heart.”
Dr. Dave Guynn, Professor of Wildlife Clemson
University
“In 2000, I
invited Dr. Eaton to be our Distinguished Conservation Lecturer (the Fred
Barkalow endowment annual lecturer) at North Carolina State University. He was well into his philosophical development of how hunting bonds people to
wildlife and the natural environment, generating lifelong passionate commitment
to environmental conservation, when he gave his presentation. He challenged the
audience to consider the notion of the natural man being a hunter at the
core. Far more than other Barkalow Lecturers, he stimulated spirited debate and
conversation that lasted well after his departure from the campus.”
Peter Bromley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University
“Fascinating…I
have admired the originality and boldness of (his) work…one of the few truly
humanistic scientists.”
Edward O. Wilson, Harvard
“Program
(on orcas) was great and extremely well received by a very diverse
audience…ability to combine the scientific with the philosophic and make it
popular…a very powerful speaker.”
Thane Maynard,
Director, Cincinnati
Zoo
“Your
lecture on orcas had them enthralled and if I had not shut off the discussion,
we would have been there until morning. We do a lot of programs but seldom get
this kind of enthusiasm.”
Dr. Dave Kathka, Dean, Western
Wyoming College
“Everyone I have talked to since Dr. Eaton’s lecture
has been very enthusiastic. And that is true of faculty, students and community
members. It was not just his lecture that was appreciated but his willingness
to speak to classes, the extra time he gave to give TV and radio interviews,
and the sincerity and importance of his message…his engagement with the world
of ideas… showed our students what it is like to live a life committed to
hunting ideas wherever they may take you.”
Richard L.
Kyte, Ph.D., Director, Reinhart Institute
For
Leadership in Ethics, Viterbo University
“Randall Eaton is a gifted and inspirational
storyteller and speaker.
Whether in front of 90 undergraduate seniors or
mentoring young adults
Randall's energy is powerful and his presence is
captivating. Even 6 months after his visit to the University of Vermont,
my students still reference his talk and describe it as one of the most
influential of their undergraduate careers.”
Matt
Kolan, Lecturer, Rubenstien School
of Environment and Natural Resources, University of
Vermont
“Your talk at graduation was powerful and
moving…Thanks for such an uplifting talk.”
Zac Ipsa Landa, Regenerative Design
and Nature Awareness,
Bolinas, CA
“Your
message challenges Western social, cultural and scientific paradigms and forces
many of us to critically evaluate our ideas and beliefs….thank you for sharing
your message with us.”
Amy Darling,
President, University
of Alberta Student
Chapter
Wildlife Society
“You
offer more bubblegum for the brain than anyone I know.”
Steve Klavin, Senior Biology Major, Western
Washington University
“Over
the past 15 years I’ve video-recorded many well-known speakers – Deepok Chopra, John Gray, Ram Dass – but rarely if ever have I heard anyone speak so
eloquently.”
Mark Waters, High Country Productions
During Furman
University's Year of the
Environment, 2006-07, I chose to bring Dr. Eaton to campus … In
the evaluation of the 40+ programs
offered on campus during the academic year, Dr. Eaton's speech about hunting as
a rite of passage was likely the best received. Dr. Eaton's skill at both
delivering a formal presentation and fielding questions was so impressive to me
that I had to invite him back. Randall
Eaton is is a rare and precious resource.
Frank Powell, Ph.D.,
Furman University
“Randy Eaton has more camera presence
and audience appeal than anyone
we’ve had on the show.”
Jake Haslekorn, Producer, “Animals, Animals,
Animals,” ABC
TV National News
“He’s
such a good story-teller I thought he must be from the South.”
Ken Wilber,
Editor, Shambhala Press
