Higher Calling Wildlife

The most dangerous thing in the woods isn't rattlesnakes, bears or wild boars. It's people. Increasingly outdoors lovers are coming into contact with criminal elements and even human predators everywhere from suburban green spaces to our national forests. We shouldn't enter these areas afraid but we should be aware of potential threats and how to avoid them. When parking in remote areas, always park with the vehicle facing the direction you would need to retreat. If 80s slasher moves taught us anything it's that trying to back up and leave a dangerous scene, can end badly. Carry a remote transponder that can send a distress signal to rescue units if you get a hurt or need help. Be cautious of strangers approaching YOU for help. If the situation is unclear, offer to go back and call emergency officials. And finally, go with your gut. If you feel uneasy about a location, don't go there. There are plenty of other options out there. The outdoors is a place of peace and tranquility but sometimes the outdoors experience goes dark. Keep these tips in mind and always be aware of your surroundings.

Chester Moore continues his conversation with Tim Fallon of the FTW Ranch about his cutting-edge Asian wildlife breeding program and the role of hunter-conservationists in helping wildlife globally.

Chester Moore talks with Tim Fallon of the FTW Ranch about his cutting-edge breeding program for Asian mountain ungulates such as the markhor.

Texas has a native elk population in the Trans Pecos region and most people are not aware of it. There are also however two other small pockets of elk in the state.

People are reporting seeing wild-looking cats throughout America that don't match with native wildlife. Chester Moore shows that many of these are what can be considered exotic or "designer" cats.

Did you know there are multiple feral monkey populations in America? Did you know there have been many reports of orangutan-like animals in Florida and other locations? Could these be linked to the Bigfoot phenomenon? Check out this wild episode of Higher Calling Wildlife.  

in part two of our discussion with Working Dogs For Conservation, we talk about how canines can be used even to sniff out non-indigenous trout underwater in streams.

Chester Moore interviews Pete Coppolillo from Working Dogs For Conservation about the group's amazing work using dogs for wildlife conservation efforts.

In the final installment of our five-part series, we talk about the future of feral hogs in Texas and beyond.

A great white shark tagged by Capt. Chip Michalove of Outcast Sport Fishing Charters for the Atlantic White Shark Conservatory just showed up 200 yards off the beach at South Padre Island, TX.  

Chester Moore lays out how javelina have been wiped out of nearly half of their Texas range in less than 100 years and ask an expert if hog toxicants will have an impact on them.

An unsettling case of deer poaching is suburban areas involves a man setting up an account as a female nature photographer and targeting deer in suburban areas. This is one of the most shocking poaching cases on record and it shows the great work done by law enforcement officials from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

A Montana man has been charged with trafficking and conspiracy under federal law for cloning a Marco Polo sheep as well as breeding and selling its offspring and DNA across several states. Marco Polo sheep inhabit Central Asia's Pamir Mountains in nations such as Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan and can only be imported as trophies with strict permitting. Here the interesting facts of this case that could have far-reaching impacts on wildlife law.  

Is poisoning feral hogs the only way to control them? We talk with an expert on the issue from Texas Agrilife and ask the tough questions.

Join Chester Moore as he takes a deep-dive into the speckled trout fishery along the Gulf Coast. Learn about the current regulation changes and hear the research conducted to show how trophy fish have declined in most areas. Get a deeper look at the trout fishery here.    

Chester Moore talks with Dr. Jack Mayer about a fatal hog attack that occurred in Anahuac, TX in part 2 of a five-part series.

In part 1 of a five part series on feral hogs, host Chester Moore talks with acclaimed hog expert Dr. Jack Mayer about a monstrous hog caught by dog hunters and asks the question, "How long does it take domestic hogs to go wild?"  

Hear the amazing story of a black bear that was photographed near Bay City, TX which is hundreds of miles from their known modern range. Where did this bear come from? Listen as Chester details its potential epic journeys. This episode is brought to you by B.A.C. Shows. Find out about their outdoors and rv shows at www.bacshows.com  

Join host Chester Moore as he talks with longtime friend and rock and roll hunting legend Ted Nugent about the legacy of "Fred Bear" the song and the man behind it. Learn how this archery trailblazer inspired Nugent and legions of other hunters and how the song that celebrates him resonates in a powerful way 35 years later. Also learn about the release of the special 12-inch hunter orange vinyl of "Fred Bear" complete with original version, acoustic rendition and other bonus tracks.

In this exclusive episode, we take a look at pursuing the giant trout of the South Padre and Lower Laguna Madre area. Higher Calling Wildlife is brought to you by Texas Fish & Game.

Chester Moore discusses a fly color combo he always has in his fly box. He's caught everything from exotic jaguar cichlids in Florida to giant bream and bass in Texas on this combo. Sci-Fly Fishing is an extension of Higher Calling Wildlife. An exclusive segment airs in every episode of the Higher Calling Wildlife podcast and we post another segment here the channel the following week. Subscribe to Higher Calling Wildlife for these exclusive updates.  

Learn why small poppers can catch big bass on small water bodies when other lure types fail. Catch exclusive Sci-Fly Fishing segments on Higher Calling Wildlife in addition to the those posted here.

Sci-Fly Fishing is a new 3-4 minute segment that will be added to all future Higher Calling Wildlife episodes. It will explore the outer limits of shore, stream, wade, flats & flyfishing. To show you what this is all about we've posted this clip as a stand-alone. It focuses on what Chester Moore believes is the ultimate sign that leads to flounder on the Gulf Coast.

Wildlife habitat from sea flats to alpine tundra is being decimated at an alarming rate. Listen to a thought-provoking roudtablle discussion from the Hunt-Fish Podcast Summit talking about key points on wildlife habitat loss and how to get involved with saving it. Special guests include Andrew Austin, Turner Rowland, Jake Hill, Joe Richardson and Kanyan Klein.

Ever heard of a 94 pound redfish? How about one that is older than the United States retirement age? Check out this edition of the award-winning program and also learn about a forgotten stocking of black/red drum hybrids in Texas. Higher Calling Wildlife is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.  

Did you know there was a 20 plus pound speckled trout hybrid caught in Texas? That's four pounds bigger than the Texas state record speck and three pounds larger than the world record. In this intriguing program, host Chester Moore reveals the details behind this catch and a long-forgotten speckled trout hybrid stocking program in his home state of Texas. Higher Calling Wildlife is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

Join host Chester Moore as he talks with Matt Mancino and Stacy PIerce about TRWD Flyfest, a huge, fun, family event taking place Sat. March 11 in Fort Worth, TX. Listen to the show for all the details and learn more at www.trwdflyfest.com Higher Calling Wildlife is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

In this wild episode, host Chester Moore interviews Ben Novak of Revive & Restore about wildlife cloning, cloning for conservation and bringing back the thylacine. It's a can't miss episode if you want to know what's really going on at the highest levels of wildlife research.

Host Chester Moore interviews Dr. Bret Collier, Professor of Ecology at Louisiana State University. They discuss a program of LSU, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Forest Service that tracks Eastern wild turkey movements and examines a very unique situation related to Hurricane Laura damage in the Kisatchie National Forest.

Chester Moore talks with Kat Hunter from the Women Hunt class of 2022 about the Wild Sheep Foundation's, game-changing women's hunting/conservation program.

Join host Chester Moore as he interviews Plush vocalist The Voice contestant Moriah Formica as she talks about her passionate love of fishing. Fresh off of a mega tour with Trans-Siberian Orchestra she talks about how fishing for her is a path to peace.

Host Chester Moore interviews documentary filmmaker Jesse Bone at the 2023 Sheep Show in Reno about his award-winning documentary Transmission.

Host Chester Moore talks with Sara Bridge and Kendra Young from the National Bighorn Sheep Center from the floor of the Sheep S/how in Reno, NV.

Recording live from the floor of the Wild Sheep Foundation's "Sheep Show", host Chester Moore interviews Froylan Hernandez, Desert Bighorn Program Leader for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Here the latest on desert bighorns in Texas, plus a little on the aoudad issue.

Host Chester Moore rises early and gives an overview of the Wild Sheep Foundation's "Sheep Show" from the host city, beautiful Reno, NV. What's the "Sheep Show" about anyway? The overall mission it to put and keep wild sheep on the mountain. Listen for a quick update and to learn more about the kind of inspiring effort done to help wild sheep.

The aoudad is a native of northern Africa that is quite literally taking over areas of the Southwest. With an estimated United States populations of 75,000, the aoudad is a sought after sporting animal and also a concern for native wildlife conservationists. In this program hear amazing stories of aoudad's survival instincts and even about an aoudad killing a Texas man.    

Will we ever see another state or world record southern flounder? Join flounder fishing expert and author of Flounder Fever Chester Moore on an interesting look at the upper end of flounder populations. If you fish on the Gulf or southern Atlantic coasts, this is a can't miss episode.

Higher Calling Wildlife founder and "Moore Outdoors" on Newstalk AM 560 KLVI host Chester Moore presents a public service announcement regarding wild turkey conservation.

Host Chester Moore interviews Gray Thornton, President & CEO of The Wild Sheep Foundation. In this program learn about the group's mission to put and keep wild sheep on the mountain. Hear about their funding initiatives for research projects across North America and learn how contending with disease is still a major priority for sheep management.

Higher Calling Wildlife® provides a public service announcement for Newstalk AM 560 KLVI on the awareness of great white sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.

Host Chester Moore has created and narrated a public service announcement raising awareness to major disease issues facing wild sheep in North America. Written, narrated and edited by Chester Moore. This will air on Newstalk AM 560 KLVI, Higher Calling Wildlife podcast and be available for any program that wants to use it. E-mail chester@chestermoore.com for more info and to get download link. Music attribution as follows: Grateful by Scandinavianz & Aylex | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Anglers travel the globe fishing for bonefish but did you know some of the biggest bonefish can be caught right outside of Miami, Fl. Join Higher Calling Gulf Coast host Chester Moore as he talks with Capt. Mo Estevez about the amazing bonefish action in the Miami area's Biscayne Bay. Click here to listen.   In this episode learn the following: *Biscayne Bay's unique ecosystem *Catching bonefish on spinning gear *Catching bonefish on the fly *The story of a 14-pound bonefish & more!

Host Chester Moore interviews Dr. Aaron Adams, Conservation & Science Director for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust on the misunderstood and mysterious permit. These flats fish thrill (and frustrate) anglers throughout Florida and the Caribbean and are facing a number of conservation challenges. Want to learn more about permit? This is the show for you.

In the beginning episode of Higher Calling Gulf Coast's Flat's Slam Series, host Chester Moore interviews South Padre Island guide Capt. Brian Barrera and they discuss how and where to catch tarpon on the South Texas coast.

Host Chester Moore digs into some little known scientific studies that unlock the mysteries of big speckled trout. Did you know a leading university says the BIGGEST trout live in the Gulf? Find out what time of year they specifically note. Also, learn the importance of salinity to big trout, what type of bottom a major university says they prefer and much, much more in this final installment of our Speckled Trout Saga series. Higher Calling Gulf Coast is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

Join host Chester Moore as he talks with Capt. Bruce Shuler, one of the top guides and lodge owners ever on the Texas Coast. Learn some high-level, in-depth tactics for catching trophy trout from a lifetime of the fishing Lower Laguna Madre. Higher Calling Gulf Coast is sponsored by Texas Fish & Game.

Join host Chester Moore as he talks speckled trout tactics with DOA Lures founder Mark Nichols.

Join host Chester Moore has he talks the many fishing options at South Padre Island with guides Capt. Brian Barrera and Capt. Luis Flandes. Learn about the areas top-end speckled trout and redfish action as well as it's more exotic options such as tarpon and snook.  

Join host Chester Moore as he gives strategies and locations for catching the Sabine area's big speckled trout from the Neches River to the short rigs.

Have you ever dreamed of catching one of the super-sized speckled trout of the Lower Laguna Madre at South Padre Island? Listen to part 3 of the Speckled Trout Saga series from Higher Calling Gulf Coast and listen to an in-depth interview with Capt. Brian Barrera and Capt. Luis Flandes III as they talk about how to catch the biggest trout of your life out of the South Padre region of the Lower Laguna Madre. For more information on fishing at South Padre Island visit the South Padre Island Convention & Visitor's Bureau (www.sopadre.com) Guide Contact Info Capt. Luis Flandes III @Capt-Luis Flandes III on Facebook and @Captain_Flandes On Instagram. (www.onthedriftfishing.com) Capt. Brian Barrera @Brian Barrera on Facebook and @Capt_brianbarrera on Instagram (www.inshorefishingsouthpadre.com)

Join host Chester Moore and Dr. David Mckee as they talk about the legendary Laguna Madre. Learn about this mysterious ecosystem and why it produces monster trout. What food factor makes trout on average bigger than the Upper Texas Coast? Find out in this informative show. Also learn about the differences between Upper and Lower Laguna Madre and the biggest threats to this fragile ecosystem. This is part 2 of our 10 part series Speckled Trout Saga.