Wayne Hubbard

Wayne Hubbard, known for his many talents and abilities, in 1999 co-created The TV show which was the first outdoors TV program that represented not only traditional sportsmen and woman, but also the emerging cross-cultural markets that had never been included. 

The 4x EMMY nominated award-winning outdoor lifestyle TV show, Urban American Outdoors has aired local, nationally and internationally weekly since 2003 and has won over 75 Broadcast and Cable TV Awards. Wayne Hubbard has also been honored with local and federal recognition, proclamations and resolutions for his ongoing work.

Wayne has dedicated himself to creating and building partnerships and training that educate and inspire people to become aware of the world around them, through conservation, historical preservation and outdoor recreation as the philosophical cornerstones.

On March 18, 2014, Wayne was nominated and received an invitation to participate in the prestigious White House Champions of Change Ceremony: Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders. 

In August 2015 Wayne was appointed by Secretary Jewell and Secretary Vilsack of the Obama Administration to the Wildlife Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC) becoming the first African American to ever be on this Council. Wayne also had the opportunity to work with local and national leaders and was invited to participate and speak with the White House administration on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

In May 2016 Wayne was appointed by Secretary Vilsack to be a Federal Advisory Committee (FACA) representative on the USDA Forest Service Northeast Recreational Council to advise the government and provide recommendations on recreation issues and matters on public lands.

In 2017 Wayne became a Founding Board Member of The Diversity Joint Venture for Conservation Careers (DJV) which is a partnership of federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and professional societies that work together to increase the number of women and people of color in the conservation workforce.

In August 2017 Wayne became a member of Duck’s Unlimited Youth & Education Committee.  On May 11, 2018 Wayne was appointed by Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue of the Trump Administration to the Hunting Shooting Sports Conservation Council (HSSCC) and is currently still there.

Wayne Hubbard is a well-regarded and respected brand Ambassador for the Outdoor Lifestyle and sought-after speaker and consultant.