Dr. Scott Petrie joins Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors as CEO with nearly 30 years of experience d
edicated to conserving the outdoors and empowering youth through meaningful outdoor experiences. Most recently, he served as CEO of Delta Waterfowl, where he led the organization through a period of robust growth, innovation, and expanded opportunities for both hunters and conservationists.
Scott holds a BSc in Wildlife Ecology & Management, a PhD in Wildlife Biology, and an MBA—equipping him to bring both scientific insight and strategic leadership to our mission.
He has authored and co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and spent portions of his career fostering hands-on wildlife research and youth engagement through his roles at Long Point Waterfowl and in academic settings.
Throughout his professional journey, Scott has maintained a personal commitment to the outdoors—from the large waterfowl staging marshes of Canada to the Prairie Pothole's of North Dakota—and to the belief that a single outdoor experience can change a young person’s life.
At Pass It On, Scott will lead our national expansion efforts, deepen strategic partnerships, and ensure that every young person—regardless of geography—has access to safe, ethical hunting and fishing opportunities and mentorship we know change lives.
Scott resides in North Dakota with his wife, Val. Away from his desk, you’ll find him hunting ducks, turkeys, doves, and big game, often mentoring the next generation of outdoor stewards.
