Episode #36: A Father and Daughter's Journey in Hunting and Trapshooting with Mike and Ava Larson

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting.

Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was able to focus on his true legacy that exists with his relationships within his family. 

The conversation transitions to how Ava was introduced to trapshooting and what that interest has grown into. We discuss the details of the competitive trap shooting scene and how it's becoming one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country.

Mike wraps up our conversation by describing how the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is playing a vital role in protecting and enhancing private land here in Michigan through conservation easements, habitat improvements, and outdoor education. 

Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) here: https://swmlc.org/

Learn how to volunteer with SWMLC here: https://swmlc.org/volunteer/

Learn more about trapshooting here: https://shootata.com/

Learn more about the Michigan Trapshooting Association here: https://michigantrap.com/