Don McDowell, Arizona native, is an avid hunter and outdoorsman and has been an active bass pro- angler for over 18 years and in the past 24 years has developed his own radio show promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation.

In the past 22 years, Don has pursued his conservation agenda through AZBFN-TBF as Conservation Director and with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, in the spring of 2014 redesigned his website to include those efforts highlighted below and has increased the AZGFD exposure, public education of the AZGFD and Commission issues on his radio show and website soliciting local and national support for Arizona. 2014 has seen the founding of SRT Outdoors, Inc., 501 C3 organization, "Not for Profit, for Conservation" which is concentrating on grants for mitigating the effects of Gizzard Shad on Roosevelt Lake thorough habitat enhancement, Florida Strain Bass stocking, lakes bottom mapping, etc. and feral hog research. Since the foundation is active and is a leader in wildlife conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement. Don conducts water project field surveys, creates projects budgets, coordinates funding with State and Federal partners and private sector NGOs. As well, he can be found working on these projects in the field, i.e., water well conversion to solar supplying water for wildlife and livestock.
 

Don's media awards are Arizona Game and Fish Commission's Media of the Yearn2012 and 2014, Advocate of the Year-Federal 2016 and Conservationist of the Year 2022.
 

In addition, SRTO is retrofitting a 42' Grand Banks Trawler, twin diesel powered, to accommodate wheelchair bound veteran on the saltwater to learn and enjoy the saltwater fishing experience. The vessel "Challenged America" has handicap ramps, head, full galley and USCG certified crew and expert deck hands to mentor and care for the veterans. The "Challenged" America" is certified as a USCG Certified Facility to assist in USCG AUX patrols in Sector San Diego during down times, off season or on an as needed basis. The vessel was retired in 2021. Since the foundation is active and is a leader in wildlife conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement. Don conducts water project field surveys, creates projects budgets, coordinates funding with State and Federal partners and private sector NGOs. As well he can be found working on these projects, i.e., water well conversion to solar supplying water for wildlife and livestock.

Don is also the creator of the Hook & Bullet Club which provides certification of products presented to Shake Rattle and Troll, now Don McDowell Outdoor Radio.