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After hours of testimony, the California Fish and Game Commission's Wildlife Resources Committee declines to recommend new restrictions on coyote control. Ranchers maintain their ability to protect livestock.

Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They talk about his hunting journey and the evolution of wildlife management in Pennsylvania. They cover topics from deer population trends, upcoming changes for the 2025 hunting seasons, and initiatives like the Deer Management Assistance Program. Steve also addresses hunter concerns regarding regulations such as no hunting on Sundays, highlights efforts to improve access to public land, how decisions are made, and what the overall future of hunting in Pennsylvania looks like for years to come.  Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:33 - Steve's First Hunt 00:08:10 - Past and Present Pennsylvania Deer Population 00:11:59 - Steve's Position As Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission 00:14:44 - Relationship Between Game Commission and Hunters 00:17:16 - Pennsylvania Hunting Quality Improvement 00:22:26 - Trends in Hunting License Numbers 00:27:18 - Will Pennsylvania Ever Allow Sunday Hunting? 00:34:52 - Access to Hunting Lands 00:50:09 - The DMAP Program Explained 00:56:29 - Balancing Wildlife Populations 00:59:09 - DMAP Extended Season 01:15:34 - Decisions Made Based on Data 01:28:20 - 2025 Regulation Changes 01:39:14 - Closing Thoughts and Feedback Resources: Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@pagamecomm Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website/Apparel/Deals/Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification. Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels. The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter. Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed.Episode NotesIn this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles.The conversation explores:Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI.Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification.Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels.The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter.Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs.The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed.We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification. Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels. The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter. Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed. In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification. Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels. The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter. Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/   https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts Episode Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification. Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels. The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter. Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed.Episode NotesIn this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles.The conversation explores:Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI.Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification.Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels.The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter.Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs.The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed.We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho's HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell trail cameras and smart scopes, while showing strong opposition to night vision, thermals, and AI for animal identification. Ethical and enforcement challenges, including how perceptions vary across regions and user experience levels. The human element of the hunt, including a gripping personal story of a challenging solo bear hunt that ends with an adrenaline-pumping close encounter. Youth outreach and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of educating the next generation on ethical hunting and the role of community-led programs. The episode ultimately underscores the importance of public input in wildlife regulation, the need for balance between tradition and innovation, and a call to action for hunters to voice their views when new regulations are proposed. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with David Stainbrook and Andrea Korman, deer biologists with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, to talk about the science and strategy behind managing the state's whitetail population.If you're a regular listener, you know we put a strong focus on state regulations and how they affect hunter opportunity. We dive into hot topics like doe harvest, Sunday hunting, and how key decisions are made that impact every hunter in the state. These are the conversations we enjoy most—hearing directly from the people making the decisions, while bringing attention to the issues we believe matter in today's hunting world.Big thanks to David and Andrea for having us out. We hope you enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEBuy some merch on our website:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 20% OFF APPAREL)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (USE CODE HUNTR15 FOR 15% OFF)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 10% OFF)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (USE CODE HUNTR10 FOR 10% OFF)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/(USE CODE HUNTR FOR 7% OFF)Better Backstrap: https://betterbackstrap.com/(USE CODE HUNTR15 FOR 15% OFF)Spartan Forge: https://spartanforge.ai/(USE CODE HUNTR20 FOR 20% OFF)

On May 15, the California Fish and Game Wildlife Resources Committee will meet in Sacramento and consider changing a rule to restrict the ability to take any number of coyotes at any time. CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur joins this episode to share how this conversation started back in January at a Fish and Game committee hearing, detail what has happened since that hearing, and outline why CCA needs you to be part of opposing any changes to how coyotes are managed in California at this meeting on May 15.CCA will file detailed comments with the Committee prior to that hearing strongly opposing any change and will be on-hand at the meeting to defend ranchers' ability to manage coyote populations. Additionally, CCA encourages members to appear virtually or in person on May 15 to convey to Commissioners the continued need for allowing coyotes to “be taken at any time of the year and in any number.”Episode resources:To submit an opposition letter to the Fish and Game Commission, email it to fgc@fgc.ca.gov by Friday, May 2. Letters submitted by this deadline will be given to the Commissioners ahead of the committee meeting. If you miss this deadline, you can still send opposition letters up until May 12 to be given to Commissioners at the May 15th hearing.Look for more details in an upcoming edition of California Cattleman Weekly on how to attend or appear virtually at the May 15th meeting to voice your opposition. To call in to the meeting dial (877) 336-1831 and use the conference code number: 481000.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

Amputations in Pennsylvania — and beyond — are spiking due to tranq. Instagram has started to use AI to crack down on teens lying about their age. The state Game Commission will spray nearly 40,000 acres of land to protect it against a pesky insect. Lastly – calling all extras!

In this episode of Save it for the Blind, host Jeff Smith dives deep into the latest developments in conservation policy. Joined by co-host Carson Odegard, they sit down with Mark Hennelly VP of Advocacy for California Waterfowl. They unpack the recent Fish and Game Commission's approval of the 2025-26 regulations and explore what hunters can expect in the upcoming season. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of waterfowl hunting and conservation efforts.

On this Weekly Update with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron), we discuss a recent event with the Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission, public safety telecommunicators week, and Easter greetings.

On this Weekly Update with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron), we discuss a recent event with the Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission, public safety telecommuncators week, and Easter greetings.

On this Weekly Update with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron), we discuss a recent event with the Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission, public safety telecommunicators week, and Easter greetings.

On this Weekly Update with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron), we discuss a recent event with the Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission, public safety telecommuncators week, and Easter greetings.

https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan HOWL with us. HOWL as one. When we HOWL - our voices are amplified, our message is heard and we can be effective. When we HOWL we can lead dialogue and create positive outcomes that value entire ecosystems, human communities, and wildlife. Sign on to the HOWL letter today. Take Action here --> https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  Complaining isn't working. It's time to lead... It is time to call upon the California Dept of Fish & Wildlife, and the Fish & Game Commission to refresh the 10-year old Wolf Mgmt. Plan, establish a practical and sustainable roadmap to delisting and long-term management of wolves. It is time to identify the risks that subsidized wolves present to human communities, the economy of California and all taxpayers, and to ecosystems wherever wolves live. It is time for the CDFW to present a realistic report on the health of our mule deer, elk and antelope herds in CA, and how do those herds support 3 unmanaged apex predators sustainably?  Sign on to the HOWL letter today. Take Action. Call upon the Commission and CDFW to proactively lead California out of this crisis. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan  *** #greywolf #wolf #wolves #california #wildlifemanagement #wildlifeconservation #conservation #ecosystems #predatorhunting #predatormanagement #elk #muledeer #tuleelk #antelope #hunting #sustainability #wildharvest #californiahunting #howlforwildlife 

Their mission is to promote, aid and encourage public recreation and community involvement, as well as oversee the maintenance, development and operation of all recreation areas and facilities in the County Parks system. The Recreation and Park Commission serves as the Department's Fish and Game Commission.

National Bird Feeding month is a month to help birds survive the winter by providing food, water, and shelter. February is one of the most difficult months for birds to survive because of limited food and cold temperatures. This month is meant to educate people about wild bird feeding and watching. Dan Brauning and Brian Byrns made an appearance on The Spark to share more information about Bird watching. Dan Bruaning is a leading Ornithologist who has dedicated his life to studying and protecting birds in Pennsylvania. He’s worked with the Game Commission for over 30 years, lead major bird atlas projects, and even co-authored The Birds of Pennsylvania. Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major car company has recalled over 140,000 due to issues with the vehicles' brakes. The state Game Commission will release more pheasants before the season draws to a close. The departure of a historic ship, once again, has been delayed. Lastly, Pennsylvania might get a new state park that's deep underground.

During this week's edition of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined by CSF Senior Manager for the Western and Midwestern States Kent Keene with some exciting news - Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri is the 23rd active member of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus! Then, Fred covers other important news to the sporting community including the return of the annual attack on the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission, Doug Burgum's rise to Secretary of the Interior, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus leadership for the 119th Congress, Arkansas Forestry Day at the state capitol, priority access legislation in South Carolina, and more!   Takeaways A New Secretary Of Interior: Doug Burgum's confirmation as Secretary of the Interior is crucial for conservation efforts, and was strongly supported by CSF, as it heralds a new direction for an agency with immense regulatory control of sporting enthusiasts. Access And Activism: Arkansas spent some time celebrating the importance of forestry management for wildlife and economy, meanwhile South Carolina introduced legislation to protect hunting access amid population growth. Big WINS For CSF: Thanks to the support of listeners like YOU, we are in the Top 5 of the Apple charts for outdoor podcasts!   Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Sign up for FREE legislative tracking through CSF's Tracking the Capitols tool: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/tracking-the-capitols/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We don't want Idaho to have a bad reputation. This is our home state. We love our home state. It's beautiful. We pride ourselves on our nature. We pride ourselves on our wildlife. And instead, we are continuing to do things that are… that are sickening.” - Ella Driever   In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to central Idaho, and in 2003 a Boise High school called Timberline officially adopted a local wolf pack. Throughout the 2000, students went on wolf tracking trips and in their wolf packs range. But in 2021, Idaho's legislature passed Senate Bill 1211, 1211 allows Idaho hunters to obtain an unlimited number of wolf tags, and it also allows Idaho's Department of Fish and Game to use taxpayer dollars to pay private contractors to kill wolves. That means bounties on wolves, including on public lands. And in 2021, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission expanded the wolf hunting season and hunting and trapping methods. So it's not too surprising to learn that also in 2021, the Timberline pack disappeared. The students, the ones that cared about wolves, at least, were devastated. Last summer I went to D.C. with some of the Species Unite team for a wolf rally on Capitol Hill. While I was there, two young women gave a talk about what happened at Timberline in 2021. Their names are Ella Driver and Sneha Sharma. They both graduated from Timberline High School and were there when their wolf pack disappeared. Please, listen and share.

A number of Canada geese found dead in Adams County are being tested for avian influenza. The state Game Commission is conducting the tests after the birds were discovered near Gettysburg College's Quarry Pond. Now, a popular wildlife area in Lancaster County is urging caution to visitors. In the California Area School District - just south of Pittsburgh - educators are tapping into STEM skills to help students gain better access to art education. They’re using 3D printing violins. Road and bridge construction projects are on the docket this year after a busy 2024 in Pennsylvania. A proposed cyber charter school in Pennsylvania would replace teachers with an AI based learning model. The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to earn a place in the Super Bowl on Sunday, as Saquon Barkley is named as one of five finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. A Lancaster County native is among the nominees for this year's Academy Awards. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CARE Court is coming to Butte County in December. The county's Behavioral Health department is providing presentations for county and city leaders. Also, Medi-Cal will soon cover treatment provided by traditional healers, and the California Fish and Game Commission this week voted to consider adding the western burrowing owl to the endangered species list.

With participation numbers trending downward nationwide, efforts to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters are more critical than ever. Hunter-Trapper Education and Outreach Division Chief Courtney LaCivita joins host Matt Morrett to detail what the Game Commission is doing to create new hunters in the Commonwealth, and Environmental Education SpecialistBrian Collett shares his personal tips for...

Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Matt Bond. Matt is here to share with us the details of California fishing politics specially the fights against Nonprofit conservation groups wanting to grow the MPA to 30% of the coastline. Matt shares the process of dealing with the California Fish & Game Commission and how to be a voice to protect both our rights to harvest food and the environment that we all love. We also discuss the good and bad about current efforts in our waters and a call to action for fishermen. Matt works closely with the environmental advocates at All Waters to be a voice for our local outdoor sportsman. To get involved, check out All Waters website https://www.allwaters.org or @allwaters_org Find Matt on IG @cutprofessor . . https://neptonics.com Use code: SpearFactor10 for 10% off . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty's Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine having 40% of the public land in your state closed to hunt/harvest of ALL species, regardless of wildlife abundance and ecosystem health!!  Proposals on par with this are being considered and promoted for California's coastal waters. "Hunting the Ocean" can mean many things... pier fishing, spear fishing, free diving for spiny lobster, crabbing, shore fishing, angling from a boat or kayak, and many more things!  One thing is certain... even with the most regulated coastal fisheries in the world, the opportunity for individuals to access and enjoy the hunt in coastal California waters is under attack.  Listen in to this episode of Matt Bond (allwaters.org) and Devin O'dea (Backcountry Hunters and Anglers) explain the convoluted path and petition process which could disenfranchise subsistence anglers, eliminate adaptive management in complex ecosystems. You'll hear the connection between these closures and billion $$ organizations that will continue to have priority access for their use and purpose, while individuals are pushed out.  Tap into the links and resources below to continue following, and take action by using the HOWL for Wildlife Letter to the Editor tool, send comments to the Fish & Game Commission (email).  Join HOWL to stay informed and ready when we deploy our Action Center and pull the Hunting and Angling communities together in this fight.  All Waters Protection and Access Coalition (AllWaters.org)  All Waters - IG  California Fish & Game Commission Meeting Aug 14 - Agenda (item 9)  California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife MPA Review Process  Ocean Protection Council - 30x30 Review and Comment Process California Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - MPA Closures  *** #california #marineprotection #wildlifemanagement #oceanprotection #spearfishing #allwaters #marineprotectedarea #ecosystem #hunting #fishing #30x30 #conservation 

Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump's rally in western Pennsylvania -- Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect.  Midstate Republican congressman Scott Perry says he condemns political violence, following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The Republican criticized the speech of political opponents, but not that of other GOP members. Two weeks after Pennsylvania's budget deadline, Governor Josh Shapiro has approved Penn State's 2024-25 state funding. While the funding is flat, university leaders are hopeful a new performance-based funding model will increase the state's future investments.  A federal grand jury has charged several people - dubbed the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang” - after a multistate investigation.  Efforts to control pollution could be made more difficult because of two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.  The starting pitchers in tonight's Major League Baseball All Star Game are Pittsburgh rookie sensation Paul Skenes for the National League and Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles for the American League.  State game lands are expanding. With the purchase of 13 properties, the Game Commission is adding a little more than 5,200 acres to existing game lands. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in western Pennsylvania is prompting more discussion about political polarization and aggressive rhetoric. Hear how efforts to bring people together to foster civil discussion and potentially remind us how democracy can work without toxic discourse.      Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know the sixth-largest non-typical bull on record was harvested in Pennsylvania? Elk Biologist Jeremy Banfield joins host Matt Morrett to discuss how the Game Commission's reintroduction and careful management have resulted in a thriving population of world-class wapiti here in the Commonwealth. They also share a behind-the-scenes look at the elk license drawing,...

Bill Gaines, Gaines & Associates joins Rick to discuss the ups and downs of the California Fish and Game Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With nearly a million passionate hunters in Pennsylvania, the new process for purchasing antlerless licenses led to high demand and longer-than-expected wait times last year. So the Game Commission made some key changes for the upcoming license year to streamline the process and guarantee antlerless licenses for most residents. Deputy Director of Field Operations Dave...

This week, Cal talks about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's decision to kill a bird dog, a live tour update, and cicada pee and the Law of Urination. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lancaster County chicken processing plant dumped millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways in a four year period. It's just one of many Tyson plants in the U.S. that researchers say pipe wastewater into rivers and streams.  Pennsylvania is accepting grant applications for school facility repairs beginning today. Schools can apply for up to $10 million in state funding to address environmental concerns, such as lead, asbestos and mold.  An ambulance service in Elk County is now offering “Stop the Bleed” classes to the general public. Organizers want bystanders to be ready for mass shootings, stabbings, hunting accidents and other life-threatening events. Violence against health care workers is growing, according to federal data. Some Pennsylvania health systems are installing high-tech weapons detection systems at hospital entrances. Pennsylvania is taking steps toward becoming the latest state to punish someone for using a Bluetooth-connected device to track someone without their permission.  The head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission has resigned.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government has vowed to get half of its electricity from solar power by next year. Kennywood's been sued. The Game Commission is looking to get Pennsylvania's spongy moth population under control. Lastly, get paid to eat ice cream.

Some police departments are loosening some requirements and policies to fill gaping cop vacancies. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has stayed the same for the fifth month straight. A bird not seen in Pennsylvania in a decade is making a comeback (or so the Game Commission hopes). Lastly, it was Madness, so a college professor canceled class. 

Bill Sawyer joins Larry and Marty to discuss seeing a deer in his backyard with a plastic container on its head. He talks about what the Game Commission has done to help.

The execs of a mental health care and drug treatment nonprofit reportedly spent millions on things like golf and Sixers tickets. The state has officially launched its first-ever Human Trafficking Section. If you see a turkey, let the Game Commission know. Also, here's a Peep(s) at some new marshmallow treats.

About $70 million will be released to cities and counties across Pennsylvania this month, as part of latest distribution of settlement dollars from national lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. With deer hunting season underway, the state Game Commission has implemented new regulations to slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. A 22-year-old cold case appears to have been solved in Berks County. A midstate police department is getting creative in stopping porch pirates from stealing packages during the holiday season.    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Workers at Mack Trucks have accepted a new deal - ending a strike that lasted over a month. It impacts facilities in Macungie, Lehigh County, and Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.     The state Senate and House has voted to approve funding for Pennsylvania's four state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln). Immigrants' rights groups are calling on state lawmakers to allow undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses in Pennsylvania. A midstate lawmaker to strip the Game Commission of the power to terminate hunting licenses. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average adult white-tailed deer needs five pounds of browse per day — healthy habitat is critical to a healthy deer population. Chief Forester Paul Weiss and host Matt Morrett discuss how the Game Commission manages habitat for white-tailed deer and hundreds of other species on state game lands throughout Pennsylvania. Learn more about the...

Did you know that taking a single doe out of the deer population can have a ripple effect into future years? Deer Biologist David Stainbrook joins host Matt Morrett to discuss the history of deer management in Pennsylvania and how the Game Commission sets license allocations to promote healthy deer herds and bigger bucks in...

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Don Rank from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and Alex Kozak, Pennsylvania Field Manager for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The panel discusses the diversion of funds from the Game Commission to another conservation group, which would jeopardize funding from the federal government, while also compromising fundraising efforts in PA.

Pennslyvania has a long history of elk in our state. We get a brief history lesson and how important the elk are to the area from Jeremy Banfield. He also tells us about his job and how they go about deciding on tag allocations for hunters. CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: www.thekeystoneexperience.comYOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+keystone+experience+podcastCheck out our sponsors:https://creekarchery.comhttps://www.hillviewmotors.comhttps://www.duketraps.comhttp://www.apparitionscents.comhttps://www.facebook.com/CHICOOUTDOORS/https://www.bowcreekoutdoors.comhttps://zmharleydavidson.com/https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/Intro music by The Lyin Hearts

Younger generations are thinking about moving out of Pennsylvania due to factors such as high taxes and the cost of living. Pittsburgh is now selling its own officially licensed apparel. The state Game Commission wants you to report on any wild turkey you see. Finally, a colonial “dive bar” will reopen its doors.

About 90,000 Pennsylvanians who have lost their Medicaid coverage since the end of a COVID-era rule. In Philadelphia, it's the battle of the orchestras. The state Game Commission's first foray into selling doe hunting licenses online didn't go so well. Lastly, a bear in Gettysburg “gets the best view in town.”

Wise management and conservation of rangelands in the future will require knowledge from the hard-earned experience of those near retirement and the fresh and uninhibited ideas of young professionals. However, reaching across these generations of ideas and experiences can be challenging. This final plenary will be a thought-provoking discussion that highlights the value of combining well-lived experiences with youthful insight. Tim Murphey, retired rangeland and fire professional, will describe the concepts he has learned that will be valuable to plot a path into the future of rangeland management. Courtney Taylor, student and rancher, will highlight the insight that young professionals can bring to power innovation and engage the next generation of rangeland managers. Tracy Kupchenko will moderate this discussion based on her pivotal experiences in working with both youth and well-worn ranchers and rangeland managers. Courtney Taylor grew up on a cattle ranching operation near Warner, Alberta, Canada. Always ambitious and a self- starter, she was running her own profitable on-farm businesses including a small sheep flock and orphan calf operation by age 10. Through her family operation, she was introduced to the art of rangeland management, and then while attending the Southern Alberta Youth Range Days camp, she further explored the science behind beneficial management practices, potential careers, and opportunities associated with rangelands. Her first exposure to the Society for Range Management was through the High School Youth Forum, then again at the University level, participating in the student conclave and competitions like the Undergraduate Range Management Exam and Extemporaneous Speaking event. She is currently attending the University of Saskatchewan and continues to run several of her business initiatives including a small bull operation specializing in genetics that will sustain the extensive winter grazing and spring/summer calving utilized on the ranch. Needless to say, that as far back as she can remember, she has grown and continues to foster a deep respect for her animals and the land on which her family cattle ranch depends. Tim Murphy is recognized for his long and impactful career in rangeland and fire management. Tim completed a bachelor's degree in rangeland management from the University of Wyoming and after graduation Tim began a 39-year career in rangeland and natural resources management. Tim's career began as a range technician with the Bridger-Teton National Forest and shortly thereafter he joined the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Green River Resource Area managing public rangelands in southwest Wyoming, followed by supervising a range, wild horse, and soils team at BLM's Caliente Resource Area, Nevada. Tim went on to management positions with BLM in New Mexico at the Carlsbad and then Las Cruces Resource Areas followed by a District Manager assignment at Miles City, Montana. Throughout his assignments Tim was active in wildland fire management as a firefighter and was called upon to inform national policy through the results of his leadership involving fatality and serious accident investigation teams. Tim went on to Boise, Idaho as the Director of Fire and Aviation at the National Interagency Fire Center followed by becoming the BLM Idaho State Director. After retiring from the BLM, he has remained active in promoting wise land management that supports local economies and healthy landscapes. Tim is currently chairman of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. TRANSCRIPT available at https://artofrange.com/episodes/aor-104-srm-keynote-address-working-across-eras-courtney-taylor-tim-murphy.

There's a proposal out there that wants to lower the legal driving age from 16 to 15. The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants to explore the possibility of getting rid of the state's minimum milk pricing system. The state Game Commission revealed how hunters bagged some seriously “tremendous” bears during last year's harvest. And a gas station gets operatic.

SEPTA revealed it'll be increasing the number of officers on its trains as a response to safety concerns. A “body” that was reported in Wyoming County ended up not being a body at all. The state Game Commission's answer to keeping tabs on chronic wasting disease may be dogs. Plus, here's what Pennsylvanians like to call their significant other.

Habitat Podcast #211 - Chad Barclay and Phil Holcombe join Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib for some Pennsylvania Habitat Management on Game Commission /public land. What is your state doing for the wildlife and habitat? We cover: Chad Barclay introduction in terms of hunting/habitat, how he got into those things.  Chad's position and role with the PA Game Commission, What a typical day looks like for Chad as a PGC Forester, What kind of techniques/methods is Chad applying on the landscape to improve wildlife? Commercial, non commercial harvests? What are some specific projects Chad and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are currently working on? Grouse/woodcock/hare cuts.  How are projects geared toward or designated as beneficial for one species, also quite often beneficial for a host of wildlife specie How is funding sourced and gathered for these projects? Are there opportunities for citizens to get involved and help with habitat projects? If so how does one get involved? Rapid Fire and Wrap ----------------------------------------------- LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH "BF20" --- 20% off at checkout YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com Exodus Trail Cameras - https://bit.ly/ExodusHP Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvanians could have digital driver's licenses by next year. A number of PPL customers reported seeing surprise increases on their utility bill this month. The state Game Commission's Black Bear Cam is officially live. Finally, almost 20 percent of Eagles fans would trade a wedding ring for a Super Bowl one.

During labor disputes, employers sometimes freeze health insurance benefits for workers. But a law to take effect next summer will provide striking private-sector workers with fully subsidized coverage. Reporter: Stephanie O'Neill, Kaiser Health News New reporting shows that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation moves prisoners with serious mental illnesses three times more often than other prisoners. Reporter: Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters The California Fish and Game Commission has struggled to decide whether to list the western Joshua tree as an endangered species. If it is listed, it would be the first species to earn protection in the state because of climate change. Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW

Steven Rinella talks with Doug Duren, Jim Heffelfinger, Richie Baker, Ross Copperman, Sean Weaver, Brody Henderson, Spencer Neuharth, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The Doug Duren Fact-Checking Alert App; Jim's sticker and the correct pronunciation of "coues"; Steve as a punt gun enthusiast; "rice breast" ducks; how Steve, Jani, and Corinne share the world's greatest doctor; very late duck migrations in 2021; canada geese benefitting from urbanization; how Cal was born with his mustache; FirstLite's new waterfowl line coming at you in 2022; "Typha"; the Shakespearean drama of Washington State's Fish and Game Commission; undermining the theory that rattlesnakes don't rattle anymore because people killed off all the ones that rattle; animals with Covid; when a Funeral Director's assistant writes in with hot tips on how to butcher a deer in the field to avoid disease; PFAS and EHD in deer; Jim's testicle stories; it's not a dog eat dog world; when Doug wrote a mean email to Steve; the CWD creep; mandatory testing?; a really nice buck...that's a doe; piebald deer and deer with fangs; a round of Trivia to bring in 2022!; and more. Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.