The Former Sniper Now Hunting Poachers (with Damien Mander) - Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Today on Change Agents, an IRONCLAD original, Andy Stumpf sits down with former Australian special operations sniper Damien Mander. Today, he is the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation: www.iapf.org/
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[@thisisironclad]

New Episodes Every Monday! 🎥🔥💪

[@francoismarion-eu3jq]

How about the actual psi-op keyboard warriors? Your oath of enlistment, that has no expiration... dont forget the part about fighting domestic terrors.

[@user-mq9uu6zm1r]

Awesome episode, worked with Manders for 18 months in Iraq, great aussie and truly making a difference in the world today.

[@ReallyRayven]

My dream with my previous partner was that he would go SF and I'd sacrifice a few years to support him until his contract ended, then we'd be part of an anti-poaching unit using my exotic animal background. A few years in and the collective dream fell apart. This man is living my dream and I hope that one day I can contribute to those efforts. ❤

[@patryka11]

Total respect and big SALUTE to this guy. All the best for him!

[@ebk304]

Truly unbelievable! I don’t have words for how complex the situation really is. But the fact that he breaks it down in such a articulate manner is unbelievable in itself. I love this show. Andy is a great human being. Much respect to you Brother. Thank you for your service. I respect you deeply brother 🫡

[@jjohn56]

This was my dream as a kid. I wanted to go hunt poachers in Africa. Thank you for what you do Damien

[@MrNickpeck36]

Oddly enough, I had that same dream lol. I'm not a violent person, but F these people.

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

There's more poachers in the u.s

[@INEEDBABYPOWDER]

That was a reality shaking conversation. This man is a real life super hero.

[@adamtroke]

This was an outstanding conversation. I loved all of it, but especially the respect and admiration in his voice as he spoke about the Brave Ones was enough to move this grumpy old man to tears. Thanks so much for hosting, and sharing this interview.

[@Coppersaguaro]

Glad there’s people like Damien.

[@thisisironclad]

Indeed 💪

[@302bailey2]

Dude is a Warrior. He is Choosing to put his life on the line for something he knows is right and impactfull.

[@gabeslife0601]

Maybe. Maybe he signed up, became addicted to killing, and now searches for any cause that will allow him to do so while still maintaining his hero status. Who knows...

[@user-gl3pt6fg3i]

​@@gabeslife0601 by empowering and training African women to defend themselves and their land?? You, my friend, are an idiot.

[@REPR100]

He likes playing army

[@billbradleymusic]

Impactful? I'm curious to your use of that word. Impactful how exactly?

[@timmybobby4052]

​@@REPR100 but he was a diver in the Australian navy. And did 4 week course to go to the water platoon of tag east for 2 years. Guy only spent like 6 yrs in and divers in Australia arnt special forces

[@AMills-ox4ch]

This was excellent. Great to see people from our world opening their eyes to the crisis of losing our natural world, and applying their talents to help.

[@jeffconley819]

Amazing guest with an amazing story to tell. And a truly noble cause he fights for.

[@OmegaBahn]

Man, this discussion is way more than a warrior's quest but an approach to a real noble cause with wisdom instead of politics. Damien's touching so many dire subjects in this video. Awesome job IronClad!

[@TheAeswein]

Agreed 100%! Well done! 💪

[@dobraydien7242]

Nothing but respect for this man.

[@ownerofphonebarbedwire1832]

Cheers to all the hundreds, thousand courageous women fighting to protect our world. When victims become warriors humans save what is most valuable. Thankyou Damien for everything you do.

[@teddy.d174]

Any one of the many numbers of veterans, doing humanitarian work around the world. Thank you for another exceptional and important interview. Well done, IRONCLAD. 🍻

[@Cam73]

Bp lynjbhbjjhjb hjhhhhht have hhhhhhhhhthhhjhhhkjbjbjjbjjbnj u😅😮uuku😮

[@billbradleymusic]

Important how exactly? Sorry but I don't see it.

[@rickastleysrevenge3258]

@@billbradleymusic wow the self importance you display in your comments is pathetic. Why does anyone owe you an explanation.

[@LK-bz9sk]

South Africa here. Appreciate this.

[@scottywalker2605]

So happy you're doing this series Andy. Love your take on things and the insight you give on a world many of us will never be privy to.

[@mrsimo7144]

Amazing work. Thank you so much for everybody's help and efforts.

[@brianjordan8990]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Keep up the great work Andy.

[@thisisironclad]

Appreciate It Brian 🔥🔥

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

Damien ~ Quite some years ago, I read an article about you, (I’m assuming there can’t be two of you with the same backstories!) Where you had begun this journey of tracking and stopping the poachers, and you realized that your conscience couldn’t validate which animals you could kill and eat, which animals were worth saving, which were not. So you became a vegan. I have absolute mad respect for everything you’ve done and everything you’re doing. Much gratitude sir.

[@wolfpack3812]

Jip! The same Damien. There is a brilliant TED talk he gave many years ago if you want to google it again maybe. This guy is SOLID and knows what he stands for. Respect for sure !

[@helialaska]

Awesome episode! We need more guys like Damien Mander, Andy Stumpf, Greg Anderson, Mike Glover, Andy Fisella to name a few. We are gonna need guys that are willing to protect our planet like Mander as well as our children and culture from the few that are intent on killing everything and everyone.

[@jungleroar7157]

As a person who loves wildlife and their homes, this episode was extremely important. I thank Damien for his work and all those brave Women who fight for the future of beautiful Wildlife. A salute to all who work so hard to protect wildlife. Thankyou for this amazing interview.

[@calne429]

Wow! This man dedicated and risked his young life in military service simultaneously while building financial security to enjoy after his years of service. He found him self seeking adventure in anti poaching...did you hear him say he had to relentlessly try an organization to work with and never gave up. Then he goes all in fully dedicated even to the point of liquidating his assets to fund the cause.....I'm surprised I've never heard of him before. Dudes a real hero. Thank you for your commitments in life and striving to be the best of us.

[@wolfpack3812]

There is a TED talk where he tells you more about how he got involved with this. (Years ago!) That talk still stays with me - it’s brilliant, so well said and thus I have insane respect for him. He doesn’t do what he does for glory and stuff, his heart is in the right place.

[@tim8468]

I have been saying that this should occur for about 15 years now. It’s excellent training for human on human sniper training, and also gets rid of a horrible element of our population that has not been forced to bear or consider actual consequence of their deliberate actions. I hope to see more of this in the future as the world has gone crazy because there are seemingly zero consequences for evil and undesired behavior. This way it’s a win-win win-win.

[@workerant7874]

Did you actually listen to what Damian had to say? If so, you've managed to miss some of his key points.

[@tim8468]

@@workerant7874 schucks. How will I sleep.

[@justinmurray4652]

Where do you think the evil comes from and is enabled by?The powers that be thats where.

[@jamesbaker3153]

They're broke so they hunt Rhinos. Notice he's hunting the hunters and not the people who'll pay the guys he didnt get. So we have some purposeless dude hunting broke Africans. While rich Chinese guys still get their Rhino fix. No hero here, just an empty dude who didnt know what to do with himself. Problem unsolved, will be resolved when the Chinese find out theres something they actually value in the area. Then they'll run off or pay off this guy.

[@Goggalor1990]

​@justinmurray4652 no, it comes from the hearts of evil poachers

[@ryanjones4917]

One topic you could look into is conflict resolution between gangs. I don't know of one specific person to talk to, this may need to be a panel discussion. I love the dedication and big picture view expressed in this episode.

[@glennhand2593]

This guy is a true inspiration we need more men like him to lead

[@Brandonthesnifferofall]

Production is awesome, Andy is great at interviewing 👍🇺🇸 This show will grow

[@marciathom6708]

I just saw this. Excellent show. Total respect for him!

[@hike2fish]

Really enjoy this segments and all of your interviews. Cheers.

[@thisisironclad]

Glad You Enjoyed It 👊

[@dcdude81]

Amazing dude! Doing amazing work

[@jeneckhardt5482]

Protection of wildlife is my main passion in life, thanks for having this particular light on your show!

[@MRO-Management]

Amazing to listen to the struggle and how to correct it. thank you.

[@TroyL-ht2hl]

Great story, great cause and I'm sure other Vets would be keen to join.

[@BRADLEY856]

Good on you, Percy. It’s great to see.

[@debrafisher7373]

Another stellar guest and episode!

[@thisisironclad]

💪💪

[@lisahughes3207]

Very interesting, what a great cause, they are beautiful animals. Thank you for protecting them 😀

[@HomeOfTheBRAVE.]

New to the channel, great eye opening stuff, Salute to you guys and the team. God bless.

[@brisonpalmer6730]

Amazing story these stories are incredible keep up the great informational stories.

[@thisisironclad]

👊

[@ratta_tat]

I want to hear way more from this gentleman.

[@celticsF4N]

thank you for your continued service to the planet mate

[@sirelliott3753]

Wow! This is premium content. I'm really enjoying this

[@lparra51]

Amazing interview

[@jackabean3080]

Really enjoyed this video and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Everyone has a role like He said !

[@thisisironclad]

Very True!

[@LovroRavbar]

Amazing man!

[@ryanking463]

Great discussion!

[@modestogonzalez182]

Awesome show! Thank you for the active conservation you have dedicated your life to. One thing I've learned over the years of following anti poaching teams in Africa is that if said teams get too effective then usually the controlling governments make up some sort of accusation such as espionage, robbery, corruption etc. Most of the time the poachers have contacts in government agencies or government agents become poachers. Money sings the sweetest song of all.

[@tyrant7583]

How do you know it's all made up? Because the group accused said online it was?

[@JimmiesChoices]

What an amazing guy !!

[@staceyrobinson771]

What an Aussie, what a man ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@davegrimshaw7318]

Total respect to this fella..i would love to get involved in something like this..

[@clatonbigsby662]

Great job Sir Andrew .....Get Britt K. Slabinski on here and ask him about Robert's Ridge and John Champan and why his story was drastically different than the drone footage

[@andrewtoal2299]

Andy gets guests on who perhaps don’t have the name panache, but rather the focus is on the substantive personal cog of different militaries. The different outlooks are just awesome.

[@svensvensson627]

What a man!

[@tlotus3032]

Yes to everything this gentleman warrior says about women soldiers and negotiators!! Fuck yes!!!

[@leerendell9403]

Absolute legend ,keep banging he to quote Churchill never was owed by so many to so few

[@bigncornfed1]

I love the Aussies...especially this one! What a great guy, but more importantly, a good man.

[@andrewhess7362]

Gods work

[@jayb150]

$100,000 for a piece of bone off a magnificent beast left to rot for medicinal and spiritual superstition. Some humans are fucking unbelievable.

[@xianinjawarrior]

Why I often prefer animals to humans

[@borneosideHq]

Good Job ( God Bless )

[@peterkensey6728]

What a fantastic story. Thank you. The only thing that I felt was unresolved was - how do they persuade the poachers not to shoot the rhino? Do the local chiefs take care of it or does the protection force handle it, and how do they do that?

[@rondodson5736]

I had a military career and was stationed in Louisiana. At year 18 of my military career i decided i needed to look for a career for after i retired from the military. Unemployment was at 12% and seemed impossible to get a job doing much of anything in Louisiana, including working at McDonald's. I had been a ranger in Vietnam and for some reason i decided i wanted to become a bounty hunter. I figured one jungle was as good as another. Crime was rampant at the time so i had plenty of work. I worked as a bounty hunter for six years and made good money at it. At the six year mark i realized physically i was slowing down so started thinking of finding a new career. I heard there were plenty of jobs in Las Vegas so drove out to Las Vegas. In first week i had obtained two full time jobs and one part time job. I was used to not sleeping much. I called the wife, had her put our house on the market and moved my family to Vegas. I am now fully retired and have an excellent retirement from my income. My kids are grown and have their own lives. I own a home in Florida and am now living in Thailand most of the year. My favorite hobby is traveling internationally and do it quite often.

[@guttasnipe4702]

Now you get on here and blow your own trumpet on how good you are, who gives a flying fuck. try commenting on the video itself….Hero.

[@anthonyledington3143]

Sorta had this experience with the Fijian. Edit. With the UN in Erbil Iraq area. They were under equipped and undermanned but motivated.

[@alpeter3787]

Powerful

[@joshuamoore7605]

Need more of these men. Lots of suffering and indescriminate killing taking place. Needless waste of life.

[@isaacwsmith]

You know who would be AMAZING in an episode - Sam Childers, the Machine Gun Preacher. Dudes a legend.

[@BirdDawg1]

This is my dream job if I was able. Angels on earth.

[@thisisironclad]

You Can Do It Bird 💪

[@ritchschut1997]

Why do I get the feeling that Jack Carr spent some time with this person doing research for his second book??

[@Kino_pup]

I’m glad he protects these animals. I’m a hunter and I know Andy is a hunter. I’m curious as to what Andy thinks about his no hunting stance.

[@CiviTac]

People are only anti hunting because they don’t consider what would happen if food didn’t magically appear at their grocery and are ignorant of slaughter houses

[@justinmurray4652]

He was ready to kill humans so he's not really in a place to judge hunters.

[@Goggalor1990]

​@@justinmurray4652they're scum, not humans

[@jeffislearning]

poacher: just when i thought we were the hunters, we are now the hunted. *suspensful music*

[@ericaperalta2185]

Can you talk about the supernatural and unusual event that every person experience in other countries, talk about ghosts, Aliens, anything oddity. Please love your videos. Keep up the great job.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I don't hunt animals but taking out poachers is a noble cause.

[@Freyja_M4106]

"Certainly there is no Hunting like the hunting of Man. When man has hunted man long enough, he cares for little else." (Ernest Hemmingway)

[@julesarmstrong6556]

More movies with real operators like Act of valor instead of poser actors act of valor is my favorite military movie, you can really feal the difference.Thank you for your service.

[@thomasboston1887]

hey the most important aspect of what i hear is you need KIT bad especially dead air systems thats a must plus you need intel if you have not talked with him go to Shawn Ryan he's up here with videos jst ask him to push a couple of buttons nd the tasking codes for any number of satellite's once you detect the intruders just spring the net and pop them with in 3 4 minutes the operation does a 180 and go back for the AAR just before you have to scramble so you need an A-6 and a chopper with IR and head sets

[@jt.8144]

Saw this guy in the movie Gamechangers in Netflix.

[@donfrance3]

game on here

[@repetemyname842]

Andy, Ive got a question thats been bugging me for years regarding the SEAL teams. With all the water training you guys do, especially at night, has there ever been any scary shark stories or other spooky ocean critter stories?

[@ShangDi_became_Jesus]

Animal abuse is the most shameful act a man can ever do

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Ha! "Watched too much Anthony Bourdain." Exactly, it had the same effect on me!

[@noahbelt1]

I highly suggest Ryan Montgomery. He hacks to catch pedophiles. He was recently on the Shawn Ryan show.

[@thisisironclad]

Thanks For The Suggestion, Noah! 🔥

[@thomasboston1887]

here here

[@yahweyeloheme7817]

Thanks for protecting the Unicorn 👍👍

[@pauldunay7415]

Doesn’t DS Arms furnish FALs for this program ?

[@freeradical6390]

Now there is someone I would like to go hunting with!

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER6]

Topics? KA-BAR. I’ll wait.

[@Hoogies77]

Awesome podcast! Would love to see Andy do one on farm attacks in South Africa. Being a South African farmer is currently ranked as one of, if not the most dangerous occupations in South Africa

[@ericaperalta2185]

I am so proud of all my American soldiers i send love respect and hope to all. I am jealous because when i was 19 I wanted to sign up for the Army but unfortunately i was not a great candidate 😢😢😢😢😢 that really put me down. Because i am hearing impaired i wear hearing aids 😢😢😢 i hate these hearing aids. I want to join the police academy but i was told i am too sensitive and to soft😢😢😢😢😢 All my lufe i had people tell me theirs options. Now at 44 i don't give a shit what people think or say. I support my police men and Army people. I wanted to feel that crazy trainings like David Goggins ❤🎉🎉

[@warhokn4178]

The fact that he knows what Paramedics are actually for, hes one of the good ones.

[@jackabean3080]

and dudes like this guy, anti poaching

[@biggshow1045]

Rhodesia beautiful place.

[@JohnnyD45]

Protecting Gods creatures is honorable .✝️🙏🏻Excellent work and interview.

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

I find it interesting that we pave and concrete cover our environment, which all costs vast amounts of resources and then complain about fuel costs to drive on a smooth road. Then when its time to repair the road Americans complain about a minor traffic delay, all the while that delay was announced on our smart phone, weeks prior. Go Figure? Thank God for men and woman that spend they're lives educating us about the importance of self-awareness on our beautiful planet!

[@75Prelives]

Love all these episodes. Grateful for all the efforts from many good people all around the globe on so many fronts to be good stewards of noble causes. “All that is required for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do NOTHING.”

[@jeffpreskitt741]

👊👊

[@MMASulu]

I love that this is legal

[@travisbolinger1387]

Somehow I stumbled across this video. Someone needs to start this fella a go fund me or whatever it is today!! I’ll start the donations.

[@user-zr7rc8xg9k]

I have a security and environmental background..how do I find this man and his organization?

[@gavinmark2996]

Great episode! Also would it be possible for you to get Christopher Voss on? I want to hear more about Bortac and that side of spec ops

[@thisisironclad]

Appreciate The Suggestion, Gavin, we will try to look into him 💪

[@gavinmark2996]

@@thisisironclad Thank you for the consideration!

[@yrdGBA]

hunting can be a tool for conservation when done properly when the support capacity ,ie , food availibility for the number of animals in a given area, the population must be kept at prime holding capacity. also the local people and villages will have income .most ethical hunters support the anti-poaching movement and give alot of money to those organizations. I commend this chap for what he is doing,I wish more people would open their eyes to these world problems, because they are our problems

[@mickey801]

Watched from South Africa and you touched a topic so close to home ... one that makes me soooo angry.