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Paolo DiGirolamo from Naked and Afraid, also a USAF SERE Instructor, joined the show to talk about his experiences on the show, being an extra for The Purge, and some SERE experiences. Luis Vasquez, an officer in New Jersey, joined the show to talk about his experience working in corrections and at the Fresh Kills land site after 9/11. And finally, Wayne Saunders, a retired New Hampshire Fish and Game Lieutenant and host of the Warden's Watch and Thin Green Line Podcasts, joined the show to talk about his experience confronting a cop killer who had killed four people that day, including two New Hampshire State Police Troopers, and his experience being shot.

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

Great American Outdoor Show With Cole LeTourneau – NH Fish & Game From the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, we catch up with New Hampshire Fish & Game CO Cole LeTourneau, at the show promoting careers in wildlife and resource protection, and recruiting for his home agency. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss:  New Hampshire is hiring!  Working on the coast  Coastal wardens are deputized for Federal enforcement  New Hampshire's many fishing and hunting options  More open access land than many states  Contentious trail cameras  New regulations for tree stands  Many landowners will post permission and guidelines on their property  An unforgettable poaching case  “I killed seven deer.”  A dumped deer leg… with a registration seal  Persistence paid off  Cole's background  No one's path to becoming a game warden is the same  “If this is your dream, you can get here.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hampshire Fish and Game warn travelers of moose accidents while admiring beautiful autumn foliage.

Jack Dalton the Kid Conservationist and author of Kawan the Orangutan-Lost in the Rainforest Hi, I'm Jack, and I'm the Kid Conservationist. I am 13 years old, and I live in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. I love nature, animals, reading, playing board games, biking, watching and analyzing Marvel movies, traveling to new places, and doing anything fun with my friends and cousins. When I was eight, I learned about palm oil and deforestation, and how the home of my favorite animal, the critically endangered orangutan, was being destroyed. I knew I had to do something about this. So, I combined my passions—YouTube, video editing, reading, and education—and I became the Kid Conservationist. Since 2019, I've been creating fun, educational YouTube videos, interviewing experts in conservation around the globe, spreading awareness through presentations to thousands of people at schools, zoos, and museums around the world. I have also been emceeing fundraisers and doing Keynote speeches. I even wrote a children's book! https://www.kidconservationist.com/ Kawan the Orangutan-Lost in the Rainforest Book: Orangutans have a very special relationship with their moms, so when Kawan the orangutan finds himself alone in the rainforest, he needs help. Lucky for him, his friends from the rainforest help point him in the right direction. Will Kawan be reunited with his mother, or will he be lost in the rainforest forever? Purchase Kawan the Orangutan here My work has been recognized locally and globally, including being a Top 20 Finalist for the first-ever TIME Kid of the Year 2020, the President's Environmental Youth Award 2021 winner, Action for Nature International Eco-Hero Notable Mention 2021, The 2022 Baron Prize, 2022 Zoo New England Young Conservationist Award, 2021 New Hampshire Fish & Game Youth Conservationist Award, and the OURF Judge's Favorite award winner in their 2020 international video contest for my 10-in-10 Orangutans video. The Paper Doll Kids and “Kids for Love Song” are a production of the Kids 4 Love Project. Get the Book now on Amazon or Kindle and the Song on Amazon or iTunes. Learn more here: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/kids-4-love-project-radioshow/

Dan and Andrew are back live in studio and they bring in retired New Hampshire Fish and Game warden, Lt. Wayne Saunders. That plus Smokin' Joe reports and more!

For our final episode of 2022, join us as we talk with retired New Hampshire Fish & Game Lieutenant, Wayne Saunders and Major Jim Juneau. Together, they have over 45 years of service in the name of conservation. Their paths first crossed before Jim was even sworn in and Wayne was facing what could arguably be his worst day in law enforcement. In 1997, after the suspect had already killed four people, including two state troopers and a local judge, Wayne took pursuit across state lines in what would eventually land him in the hospital.After 23 years and moving through the ranks as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, and the president of the Conservation Officer Relief Association, Wayne decided to retire to enjoy time with family. That wasn't the end of his career though as he now hosts the podcast Wardens Watch and shares the stories of other conservation officers across the country.Jim retired after 22 years as the Assistant Chief of Law Enforcement and served in many different roles as he made his way through his career. Some of those notable positions were on the Dive Team, Advanced Search and Rescue, and also an instructor for the Defense Tactics. After some time off to enjoy retirement, Jim has gone back to work for the state, but gives most of his time to HHO and helping with Trout Unlimited.HHO is proud to serve alongside those who preserve our greatest asset through conservation and ensuring those we serve will always have a place to turn to in the outdoors. 

Team New England was joined by Regional Director, Shaun Olsberg during their annual bear hunt they host in New Hampshire. As one of the many hunts they host during the fall hunting season, they were able spot 30 bears and able to harvest three (3) bears during this weeklong hunt. This hunt wouldn't be possible without sponsors like Bass Pro Shop, Cottonstone Farms, Bear Beat Solutions, Kittery Trading Post, Marine Corps League - Manchester, Wilderness Freaks, the various landowners who wish to remain anonymous, New Hampshire Fish and GameCheck out the video below to see how the 2021 hunt went and hear an amazing story from one of those heroes that was able to attend. 2021 Bear Hunt

Welcome to Warden's Watch WILD, where we feature short conversations with wildlife professionals from all over North America and beyond. In our first episode, Wayne introduces us to Jillian Kilborn, a Wildlife Biologist for New Hampshire Fish & Game who has researched and tracked the American marten for nearly twenty years.   Our Sponsor:  The Village Gun Store Here's what we discuss: The inspiration for podcasting The pine marten project Working with trappers Marten habitat and population What is a marten? Removed from state list of threatened species Resource competition with fisher Where to find American marten Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch has a conversation with Kip Adams. Kip is a biologist and the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association (NDA). Prior to Kip's engagement with the Quality Deer Management Association and NDA, he was the deer project leader for New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. New Hampshire, as well as many other states in the northern portion of the whitetail deer's home range, is not immune to severe winter weather having an impact on the local herd. Kip was involved in numerous surveys in New Hampshire monitoring winter areas as well as mortality. In addition to the wealth of knowledge regarding whitetail biology, Kip is a Pennsylvania native who finds himself hunting property he manages in northern Pennsylvania. He can relate to the weather patterns in the Keystone state and how they may impact winter survival. Kip explains that providing winter food for deer is not a reactionary process – it takes planning ahead to manage plant communities accessible to the deer herd this time of year. However, as many landowners begin to hit the panic button during these harsh conditions, they will find themselves making the mistake of piling food. Commonly, corn piles and hay bales get places near wintering yards, and while this is intended to be a positive deed, it can result in disease, predation, and higher rates of mortality. Take notes, as this episode will have us back in the biology classroom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of the Animal Planet television series North Woods Law will recognize Sgt. Heidi Murphy, an 18-year veteran Conservation Officer with New Hampshire Fish & Game, and the state's first and only female CO. She has been an active member of the Advanced Search and Rescue Team, instructs courses for Fish and Game's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, and was awarded the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the Year in 2015. In this episode, Heidi and Wayne discuss some of her more memorable cases, what drew her to a career in wildlife management, and her hopes to attract more women to the profession.  Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss: 18 years on duty  Only female officer on staff Don't need to fit a “box” to become a game warden Attracting more women into the profession Need to be passionate about job Moving from Lieutenant to Sergeant A boat at dawn is a pretty nice office Work smarter Busy Search & Rescue area Bringing loved ones home Sending rescuers into danger Twenty-six hour days  Turkey magnet  Sometimes you get lucky A memorable moose case Filming North Woods Law Inspiring the next generations of game wardens Becoming an Outdoors-Woman  Teachers make good game wardens – and vice versa Following clues to get to the facts  On the spot necropsies Variety is the greatest part of the job Networking with game wardens from other states Keeping conservation relevant  Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Social Media: Stacey DesRoches Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter Spreadshirt Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a nice summer break, we head to New Hampshire for our 7th episode of Vanishing Seasons to hear from Eric Orff, a 30 plus year resident of New Hampshire and retired New Hampshire Fish and Game biologist. Eric shares his passion for wildlife and details the unnatural occurrences he has witnessed as a biologist and sportsman, including the incoming and outgoing tide of moose in New Hampshire and the disappearing ice.

As deer season opens across the country for 2021, we open up a conservation conversation with Kip Adams, the director of the Nation Deer Association. Kip is a certified wildlife biologist and QDMA's Director of Conservation. He has a bachelor's degree in wildlife and fisheries science from Penn State University and a master's in wildlife from the University of New Hampshire. He's also a certified taxidermist. Before joining QDMA, Kip was the deer and bear biologist for the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Matrosova was a highly experienced hiker from Southern Siberia, Russia. She came to America on a student visa and successfully graduated with a masters degree in Financial Engineering. Though she worked for many firms on Wall Street, she also had a passion for the outdoors. She had a passion for climbing big mountains such as Kilimanjaro and McKinley, and was an active marathon runner. At 32 years old, she hiked the Presidential Mountain Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire carrying light gear for a day hike. Unfortunately, she never made it out alive. The weather conditions reached -85F and 141 MPH winds. Rescue teams attempted to reach her after she activated her communications device, but to no avail. Kate Matrosova was discovered a day later. Ty Gagne is the CEO of Primex, a public entity risk pool based in New Hampshire, and is also a certified wilderness first responder. He wrote the book Where You’ll Find Me about Kate’s experiences and those who were a part of her recovery. In this podcast, he interviewed Wayne and asked him about his experiences as a supervisor over the search and rescue mission for Kate. Lieutenant Mark Ober is the Lieutenant for District 1 with the New Hampshire Fish and Game. He frequently responds to hikers in distress and develops search and rescue missions to find them. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Team. In this episode, he discusses the mission to find Kate, the difficulties surrounding it, and his role as a supervisor. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief NH Wildlife Heritage International Wildlife Crime Stoppers Here's What We Discuss: - Guest interviewer: Ty Gagne - The best learning is from the ground up - The game warden is in charge of the search and rescue - Pass on shortcuts - Own up to your decisions - Wind is a huge factor - Dragging my feet based on my instincts - Don’t call me at night - I don’t sleep - Continuation of interview with Mark Ober - Constantly on the phone - Ordered a command post - 5am to 8am is peak prepare time - Many acronyms in search and rescues - Would have never reached Kate safely - Intent is key - Everything was in her pack, not blown away - Sunny day, whiteout on the mountain peaks - There's more people like Kate - I made mistakes that other people made - Continuation of Wayne’s interview - No intention of going home - Command posts were rocking from the wind - Great relationships with local departments - It's easy to look at a map and make assignments - Even highly skilled people can get in trouble Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Social Media/Marketing: Morgan Day Find More Here: Website Patreon Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Tik Tok Twitter Spreadshirt Stitcher Tunein Libsyn YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 32 years old, Kate Matrosova hiked the Presidential Mountain Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire carrying light gear for a day hike. Unfortunately, she never made it out alive. Rescue teams attempted to reach her after she activated her communications device, but to no avail. Kate Matrosova was discovered a day later.  Lieutenant Mark Ober is the Lieutenant for District 1 with the New Hampshire Fish and Game. He frequently responds to hikers in distress and develops search and rescue missions to find them. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Team. In this episode, he discusses the mission to find Kate, the difficulties surrounding it, and his role as a supervisor. Bob Mancini is an award-winning Conservation Officer in New Hampshire. He has been a member of the advanced search & rescue team, dive team, honor guard team and K-9 team. He was also a regular on Northwoods Law. He speaks of his role in the rescue for Kate. Matt Holmes is a New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer. He was also a regular on Northwoods Law, and is part of rescue operations. In this episode, he discusses the attempted resume of Kate Matrosova with the rest of the rescue team. Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Copper Pig Brewery Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief NH Wildlife Heritage International Wildlife Crime Stoppers Here's What We Discuss: The return of John Nores Q and A on April 26th via Patreon! Start of Lt. Mark Ober interview Matt and Bob: goal to get to coordinates Half mile off trail to get to coordinates, meet with MRS team Too cold to function  Matt and Bob stay for backup, MRS team moves in  When she wasn’t found at coordinates, everyone moves back down Start of Bob Mancini interview Decided to patrol on snowmobile  Raced back to get essential gear Disbelief of how someone could be out My “Oh Shit!” bag Forgot to change my socks We were prepared to do what was required Utilized snowmobiles and then hiked Fight the inner demons to try and save a life Propane in stove froze  Hot water would have been like hitting the lottery Should have slowed down and been a better teammate Matt’s headlamp Wayne’s rule: don’t call me the night before Stay on scene on the trail, MRS goes to beacon Loud and steady wind Even if we knew where she was, it might have been a critical incident Kate was an accomplished hiker Gear has became better Start of Matt Holmes interview Predicted to be bad weather for a while On snowmobile patrolling all day Coldest and most dangerous rescue Eyes are on the mountains  Wind blowing over the summits Glad to be in my cruiser  At first I was angry: salt in an open wound Carrying gear for overnight stays Sun goes down, temperature goes down Glen’s issues: it wasn’t his night  Matt was the leader of the operation We had to function as a team to do things we usually did alone One team to bushwack to point, another on the trail Barely got stoves lit, water couldn’t boil All layers were on If something went wrong, will have to build a shelter Nobody wanted to stop MRS team stayed, the rest moved out I feel good about what we did Plenty of reasons to not send anyone that night Feelings softened toward Kate over time Perfect storm of cold and wind Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Social Media/Marketing: Morgan Day Find More Here: Website Patreon Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Tik Tok Twitter Spreadshirt Stitcher Tunein Libsyn YouTube RSS

Kate Matrosova was a highly experienced hiker from Southern Siberia, Russia. She came to America on a student visa and successfully graduated with a masters degree in Financial Engineering. Though she worked for many firms on Wall Street, she also had a passion for the outdoors. She had a passion for climbing big mountains such as Kilimanjaro and McKinley, and was an active marathon runner. At 32 years old, she hiked the Presidential Mountain Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire carrying light gear for a day hike. Unfortunately, she never made it out alive. The weather conditions reached -85F and 141 MPH winds. Rescue teams attempted to reach her after she activated her communications device, but to no avail. Kate Matrosova was discovered a day later.  Lieutenant Mark Ober is the Lieutenant for District 1 with the New Hampshire Fish and Game. He frequently responds to hikers in distress and develops search and rescue missions to find them. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Dive Team. In this episode, he discusses the mission to find Kate, the difficulties surrounding it, and his role as a supervisor. Conservation Officer Glen Lucas of the New Hampshire Fish and Game is part of the snowmobile patrol and is an experienced outdoorsman. He was also a part of multiple storylines with the show Northwoods law. He shares his experiences on the day of Kate’s disappearance, including the struggles of preparing, the decision making of the day, and the lasting impacts it had on his life.  Thin Green Line Podcast Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief NH Wildlife Heritage International Wildlife Crime Stoppers   Here's What We Discuss: New addition the podcasting team: Morgan Day Patreon event: live Q and A on April 26th at 8pm EST The importance of speaking about painful memories More of a recovery mission than a rescue Cannot rely on personal locator devices Bad weather day; snowmobile crash earlier We have to at least try Temperature at start of hike: -90 with wind chill Three separate beacons miles apart Glen comes down Ty Gagne helped me answer questions I had myself Everyone was hustling to get there Game Warden wife mode Not a normal rescue mission My mistake: dressing normal Legs start locking up, toes are freezing Glen stays behind, the others continue up Leans up against the tree to wait for other volunteers This is how I find people I felt like I had peg legs; I didn’t want to die here Mother nature beat me that time Game wardens promote drive, we don’t want to show weakness I didn’t read the book, I gave it away I wanted to distance myself from the story, but I read it After the reports done, I’m done The book signing was therapeutic The supervisors decision at the base, the teams on the mountain Kate is the first one I had a connection with Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Social Media/Marketing: Morgan Day

By the time the cold weather months hit us, three of New Hampshire’s eight species of bats have already migrated to warmer places in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions. The bat that DO overwinter in New Hampshire have relocated out of their preferred summer roosts in trees (and Dave's chimney), and into winter hibernacula like caves, mine shafts, and abandoned military bunkers where the microclimate is just right. These cozy shelters provide stable temperatures, higher humidity, and protection from predators. But they also provide the perfect climate for Psedogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome in bats. According to Sandi Houghton, a wildlife biologist for New Hampshire Fish and Game / Non-game and Endangered Wildlife Division, as many as 99% of New Hampshire’s little brown bats were wiped out because of this fungus-- found in the very places bats take winter refuge. In fact most of what’s left of the little brown bat population in New Hampshire may be

In Episode 117 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with retired NH Fish & Game game warden, Lt. Wayne Saunders. He is a retired Lieutenant Conservation Officer from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. An honored and celebrated wildlife Law Enforcement Officer overseeing patrols in the northern reaches of New Hampshire from Mount Washington to the Canadian border, he still considers natural resource protection a passion and calling. He became a "cowboy of the woods" in 1995 and served until May of 2018, spanning 23 years in service. He appeared on the popular Animal Planet TV program, NORTH WOODS LAW, and hosts Warden's Watch and co-hosts the Thin Green Line podcast with John Nores. Learn more about Wayne here. Warden's Watch Website + Podcast Subscribe to the Thin Green Line. North Woods Law Follow Warden's Watch on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support

Jake DeBow is the Region 1 Wildlife Biologist for New Hampshire Fish and Game where he partners with forestland owners and foresters in the North Country to incorporate wildlife habitat considerations into forest management decisions – a service that Fish and Game has been providing since the 1940s.Jake's graduate thesis project at the University of Vermont was funded in part by Safari Club International Foundation and focused on moose mortality and recruitment in the state. Jake discusses the project and more with Tag Soup host Chip Hunnicutt, Dr. Chris Comer, Director of Conservation for SCIF and Brett Stayton, DC Communications Manager for SCI.Show links:Vermont research study: https://safariclub.org/scif-funded-research-helps-shape-vermont-moose-hunting-regulations/Sportsman's Box https://www.getsportsmansbox.com/sci-sweepstakesSupport the show (https://my.safariclub.org/join/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=support_the_show&utm_campaign=tagsoup)

Rick Estes spent 28 years with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department as a game warden, a career that took him to every nook and cranny of the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. He fine-tuned his wilderness skill in wilderness navigation and survival during his tenure. Rick was named N.H. Fish and Game team leader for the state’s specialized search and rescue team and he was instrumental in implementing GPS technology into search and rescue operations. Our Sponsors:  Thin Green Line Podcast Presby Steel Wildlife Trash Safe Hunt of a Lifetime Guidefitter Maine's Operation Game Thief NH Wildlife Heritage International Wildlife Crime Stoppers Here's What We Discuss: The Influence of Previous Wardens 1972 Wolfeboro Police Dept Retired Twice, Discount on a Drift Boat Fly Fishermen, The Whole Package The Hydraulics of a River Wild Fish vs Hatchery Fish Smelt Runs Copper Sulfate for Weeds, Killed the Smelt Dipping and Drinking, Wily Brook Jimmy Jones, Rest His Soul 22" Smelt Enlisted in the Air Force  - Idaho Downings - The Ones You Remember Tears into Your Ears The Snow Jet and the "72 Zephyr Drive for 1 Hours, Work for 2 Harry Perkins - #1 Badge and Oil of Annis Bee Lines - Native Hives Hikers and Search and Rescue, Not Hunters Shootings in District One - The Red Book Colonel Allie - Education Above the Tree Line The GPS - Topo, Trumbull, USGS, Maps Beta Testing and Computers The Olympics, Selective Positioning Rick Wilcox, Avalanche at Mount Washington A Jungle of Whips, Clairvoyance and Dreams Dowsing Water The Psychic Locator, A Lady from Berlin Lear Jet Lost Lebanon, Steve McQueen Some Things are Stranger than Fiction Channel 9 WMUR Helicopter Ride Tracking Paperwork A Brush with Death on Mount Monadnock New Equipment, Side Scanning Radar Specialize Volunteer Groups for the White Mountains Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Stitcher Tunein Libsyn Google Play YouTube RSS

Dave "Superman" Anderson: Sitting in a tree stand in the icy pre-dawn darkness has become a cherished winter time ritual for me. I wasn’t raised in a hunting family, yet I live on a tree farm with fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and a backyard maple sugarhouse. Seeing and tracking deer is common. They’re beautiful, graceful, sometimes pesky… and very tasty. My decision to hunt is about meat: venison that’s clean, local, and grass-fed. It’s about forging closer connections to the forest where I live. And let me tell you deer hunting is NOT easy, even with the odds increasing in my favor. New Hampshire Fish and Game biologists estimate the statewide deer population to be more than 100,000. Meanwhile, the number of licensed hunters here in New Hampshire is decreasing, as part of a broader, nationwide trend. Dan Bergeron is a head biologist of New Hampshire’s Game Division; a department that works to manage deer populations. According to Dan, New Hampshire had 50,000 licensed hunters who

In Episode 46 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation. Nothing provokes immense reaction from Americans today than any mention of fur or fur-trapping. Celebrities, advocacy groups, and politicians have suggested wearing fur is murder and evil. In recent years, the war on fur has greatly reached new heights. This year, we saw many states take up bills banning predator hunting and trapping—namely in the states of New Mexico and California. Was this always the case? Not at all. Historically, trapping wasn’t simply for exchanging pelts or fur. It was also an effective wildlife management tool—a practice still employed today by many ranchers and farmers. In fact, furbearer management and trapping have a place in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In today’s episode, we are joined by Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation. Jeff Traynor is a licensed trapper, on-call urban/wildlife conflict consultant, Associate Certified Entomologist, and wildlife control operator with over a decade of wildlife-handling and conflict mitigation experience. His wildlife services are offered to a myriad of various clients, including government, residential, commercial and agricultural land-owners throughout The Granite State. Jeff was awarded the 2017 “Trapper of the Year” award from the NH Trappers Association, and was also awarded the 2017 “Communication Award of Excellence” from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission for his efforts with the Furbearer Conservation™ project. He is also a certified Trapper Education Instructor for the state of New Hampshire. Jeff’s opinions and commentary on the benefits of regulated furbearer management have been featured both in radio and print. Jeff dedicates his time not only to advocating for regulated trapping practices, but also bolster education on the traits and characteristics of fur-bearing species, as well as non-lethal alternatives to nuisance conflict situations with urbanized wildlife. He passionately regards the importance of, and advocacy for modern fur trapping both as a regulated outdoor activity and as an integral component of modern wildlife management, biology, and conservation. As the founder of Furbearer Conservation™, Jeff continues to create content for the Furbearer Conservation™ project to help foster highly regulated trapping ethics and advocate for sustainable wildlife conservation efforts for future generations to enjoy. SHOW NOTES: Furbearer Conservation Website: https://twitter.com/Trapper603 FC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trapper603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live_free_and_trap/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trapper603 Furbearer Conservation Newsletter: https://furbearerconservation.com/links

Kevin Jordan is a colleague and a great friend and he's the Colonel of the New Hampshire Fish and Game. I've worked side by side with the Colonel for many years and learned ton from him.  Colonel Jordan is a great investigator and prosecutor.  I caught 'em, he cleaned 'em as we used to say.  I was a sponge when it came to working with Kevin and he took me under his wing and help me get back into law enforcement after I was shot in the line of duty.   Our Sponsors:  Trailerrunner Wireless Guidefitter Here's What We Discuss:  Two New Things Changed and Evolution Pulling Out Roses A Night Hunting Case in Bishop Brook He'll Learn He's Gonna Shoot! The Colonel's First Night Case A Folder with Blank Paper Burning the Deer Remains Taking Deer All Over the North Country Case of a Career and a Dog Sled Left for Dead It's a Homicide... Of an Animal Loudon Race Weekend and Mount Lafayette New GPS and Landing a Helicopter Skag on a Rock and the Victim Lives The Patrick McCarthy Case - Search and Rescue and the FBI A Hornets Nest and Anaphylactic Shock An Epi Pen Grief Trained to Be a Robot Sonar Team and the State Police Tickets at 20 Below Covered in Blood and CPR A Blink of and Eye and Life Changes Freak Accidents and Heavy Heads 16 Fatalities and Running Radar Delayne and a Stop Sign   Find More Here: Website Apple Podcasts Spotify Facebook Twitter Instagram Stitcher Tunein Libsyn Google Play YouTube RSS

This episode features Katie Callahan, the GIS coordinator for New Hampshire Fish and Game.  Katie talks to the girls about the wonderful variety of experiences she enjoys within the realm of her work, her love of the outdoors, interesting animal encounters, and more.  

Kip Adams is a certified wildlife biologist and QDMA’s Director of Conservation. Kip received his B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.S. in Wildlife from the University of New Hampshire. He worked as a wildlife biologist for the Florida Game and Fish Commission for four years and as the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s deer and bear project leader for two years prior to his employment with QDMA in 2002. Kip writes the Whitetail Wisdom column for Quality Whitetails, has authored chapters in five books, has given over 500 presentations on deer and habitat management, and has provided whitetail content for numerous television shows including Whitetail Properties, Canadian Whitetail, Scentblocker’s Most Wanted, Whitetail Slam and others.

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You can also support by donating through PayPal.com at the link below: Hare of the Rabbit PayPal Thank you for your support, Jeff Hittinger. Busy bunny bussing around London causes commuter commotion https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/bunny-rabbit-bus-london/ Have you heard the one about the London Overground and the hare? One fluffy bunny is going viral after hopping aboard a London bus and casually going for a ride, without an owner in sight. Twitter user Matt Hepburn captured the Petter Cottontail (or Cottontransit, perhaps? Cottontrain?) aboard the bus with a single photo and the only caption that could possibly describe the seriousness and serendipity of the situation: “There’s a rabbit on my bus.” Naturally, the internet wanted to know, where did he come from? And where did he go? Where did he come from, this Cottontail Joe? Well, apparently this li’l bun gets around and was spotted on the Overground once before. Perhaps the bus bunny was bugging out over being a tad bit tardy for a seemingly momentous occasion? Could it have been related to at least one of these bunnies in Manchester? It’s OK though—Hepburn was able to talk to the bunny’s owner, and as it turns out, this is like, a normal day for it. “Apparently he does this often,” Hepburn wrote, stating the owner was sitting a few seats away. However, though it’s not completely clear if the hare is the one who “does this” and rides the bus often, or if the owner rides the bus with the bunny often, but just gives it space. In fact, this “laid back space hippy” of an owner has sparked more questions than answers: If he rides with the rabbit, does he wait for the rabbit’s signal to hop off the bus? If the rabbit rides alone, how does it reach the buttons letting the driver know it would like to get off at the last stop? What circumstances in this world have brought together a bus-riding rabbit and a space hippy? The world may never know.   Steampunk Alice in Wonderland coming to Bristol http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-09-29/steampunk-alice-in-wonderland-coming-to-bristol/ Rehearsals are gathering pace for a production of Alice in Wonderland... with a twist! The young actors at ITV WEST Television Workshop are bringing a steampunk-themed family version of the classic tale to Bristol next week. The show will be performed by a cast of more than 30 actors aged from 9 to 59. It is suitable for all ages. Alice is bored. Sitting on the riverbank with her Sister who has her head stuck in a book. Again. Nothing exciting ever happens to Alice. Ever. That is, until a sarcastic and frenetic White Rabbit appears with a waistcoat and a pocket watch, obsessing over how late he is. I mean, have you seen a rabbit with a watch before? Alice hasn't! Then he rudely disappears down a rabbit hole... Should Alice stay on the riverbank, bored out of her mind? Or follow him down into a utopia of Steampunk madness - with grinning cats, chaotic twins, mad tea parties and a crazy Queen who's lost some tarts? Boredom loses. Curiosity wins. Welcome to Wonderland. – ITV Television Workshop Alice in Wonderland is being performed at the Redgrave Theatre in Clifton from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th October @ 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at£10/£12 and are available by calling the box office on 0117 3157800 or from the Redgrave website at www.redgravetheatre.com.   Fish and Game to take ownership of New England cottontail habitat http://www.unionleader.com/article/20170928/NEWS01/170929214/-1/mobile?template=mobileart MANCHESTER — The endangered New England cottontail has found a friend in the state Fish and Game Department, which soon is expected to own a prime piece of the rabbit’s habitat. The Fish and Game Department said it is glad to take over ownership of 57 acres of conservation land near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, saving the airport about $30,000 a year. “We’re happy to take it,” said Glenn Normandeau, executive director of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “We’re actively doing management at the property to help with the rabbit situation.” The endangered cottontail needs thick shrub cover, which can be found on the site, to avoid predators, which is “pretty much everything,” he said. Airport officials are working to transfer ownership to Fish and Game. Deputy Airport Director Tom Malafronte said the airport was spending $30,000 annually in recent years to maintain the site, including picking up discarded tires and construction materials. In 2001, the airport purchased the property in Manchester and Londonderry for $1.1 million to offset filling in 13 acres of wetlands as part of expanding the southern portion of the airport’s north-south runway more than a decade ago. “Preserving the New England cottontail habitat was an important consideration for NH Fish and Game, and one of the reasons that we felt strongly that they would be best suited to own and manage the property,” Malafronte said. To protect the endangered species, the state has closed off areas of the Merrimack Valley area from Concord south as well as a section of Rochester south to near Exeter from hunting any cottontail rabbit year-round to avoid any confusion. “Just because it’s difficult to tell them apart” from other more populated rabbit species, Normandeau said. The protection means people can’t harm, harass, injure or kill the rabbits, which run 15 to 17 inches long with brown and gray coats. Humans sometimes confuse them with Eastern cottontails. “I’m not aware we’ve ever prosecuted anyone for the taking of a listed species, but we certainly try to discourage it,” said Normandeau, who’s been to the property several times. He called the parcel southwest of the airport “a good wildlife spot in the middle of what’s become a pretty significantly developed area.” The Londonderry-Merrimack area “is definitely one of the hot spots of their existing populations,” Normandeau said. A notice in the Federal Register last week said Fish and Game would “continue to maintain the property in its natural state as a wildlife corridor in perpetuity.” Had homes or businesses been built on that land, it “would probably eliminate the rabbit’s habitat, which in effect means they’re going to disappear, leave the area,” Normandeau said.     The innocent reason Hefner named Playboy girls ‘bunnies’ http://nypost.com/2017/09/28/the-innocent-reason-hefner-named-playboy-girls-bunnies/ Hugh Hefner’s Playboy empire was as famous for its “Bunnies” as it was for its saucy centerfolds. The stunning waitresses, dressed in skin-tight bodices with rabbit ears and tails, became an iconic part of the mogul’s brand — serving at his parties, his clubs and even on his private jet. But have you ever wondered why they were called “Bunnies” in the first place? According to the magazine mogul — who died Wednesday at the age of 91 — the real inspiration behind the Playboy Bunny was a student bar from his college days. When Hefner was a student at Illinois University, in the 1940s, his favorite hangout was a bar called Bunny’s Tavern named after its original owner, Bernard “Bunny” Fitzsimmons. The bar, which opened in 1936, was a favorite for poverty-stricken students because of its 35-cent daily food specials and draft beer for 10 cents a glass. When Hefner set up his Playboy empire, in the 1950s, he came up with his rabbit logo and consequently the Bunny girls as a tribute, which he revealed in a letter to the bar which now hangs on its wall. However, he also admitted that the Bunny costume was a saucy reference to the sexual reputation of rabbits. The iconic costume was designed by Zelda Wynn Valdes and made its formal debut at the opening of the first Playboy Club in Chicago in 1960. Bunnies, who were chosen after a series of auditions, were given designated roles — so they could be a Door Bunny, a Cigarette Bunny, a Floor Bunny or a Playmate Bunny. There were also trained flight attendants, known as Jet Bunnies, who served on the Playboy Big Bunny Jet. Every Bunny went through a strict training regimen and had to be able to identify 143 brands of liquor and know how to garnish 20 cocktails. They also had to master the “Bunny stance” — with legs together, back arched and hips tucked under — as well as the “Bunny perch” for sitting on the back of a chair and the “Bunny dip,” which required them to bend their knees to serve drinks elegantly. Dating customers was forbidden and clients were banned from touching the girls in the clubs.     Giant rabbit, moon sculptures welcome coming Mid-Autumn Festival in Jinan, East China’s Shandong http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1068642.shtml Inflatable sculptures of a moon and rabbit are displayed on Baihuazhou lake in Jinan, East China’s Shandong Province on September 27, 2017. The illuminated moon model measures six meters tall, while the rabbit stands at a respectable four meters.   Ikea’s Latest Acquisition Will Help Assemble Your Ikea Furniture http://fortune.com/2017/09/28/ikea-task-rabbit/ One of the most popular jobs on TaskRabbit, a service that lets you hire workers for quick gigs, is assembling Ikea furniture. So perhaps it's no surprise that the Swedish retail giant has reportedly acquired the startup for an undisclosed price. TaskRabbit has only a few dozen full-time employees, but it is a platform for a large number of independent contractors who help customers with all sorts of errands, handymen tasks and, of course, furniture assembly. According to tech news site Recode, Ikea will treat TaskRabbit, which is reportedly profitable, as an independent subsidiary and keep on its CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot. Recode sees the deal as a strategic acquisition at a time of rapid change in the world of retail and home delivery: The purchase of TaskRabbit was fueled by Ikea’s need to further bolster its digital customer service capabilities to better compete with rivals likes Amazon, which has stepped up its home goods and installation offerings. The purchase is Ikea’s first step into the on-demand platform space. TaskRabbit had already struck a pilot partnership with Ikea around furniture assembly in the United Kingdom and also had marketed its workers ability to put together Ikea items in the U.S. and elsewhere. TaskRabbit has received investments from a number of prominent venture capital firms, including Shasta Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Founders Fund. Currently, customers are able to hire "rabbits" in around 40 U.S. cities. TaskRabbit is one of the most high profile of the so-called "gig economy" companies, which connect customers with workers on an independent contractor basis. Other such companies include home cleaning service Handy, and the car-hailing services Uber and lyft. The "gig" business model is popular with investors because it can grow quickly, and allows companies to try to avoid the costs and legal entanglements of hiring staff. In recent years, however, workers on such services have won several court challenges claiming they are not contractors, but are instead employees. Ikea did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the acquisition.     The Peter Rabbit film trailer has been released - and it looks incredible http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/film-news/peter-rabbit-film-trailer-been-13676775 The new trailer for the forthcoming Peter Rabbit movie has been released. The jaw-dropping trailer ahead of the CGI/live-action film has left viewers stunned - and fans ready to see it. The film is being shot in Cumbria and takes in the stunning scenery of Windermere and Ambleside that inspired Beatrix Potter to write her stories. Billed by Sony Pictures Animation as a 'contemporary comedy with attitude', it follows the story of Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers. Starring James Corden as the voice of the titular bunny, Peter Rabbit promises thrills, spills and badgers playing darts with hedgehogs. The film features voice roles played by Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki, and live-action roles played by Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and Sam Neill. The film is scheduled to be released on February 9, 2018.   5 Rabbit Cervecería Papi Chulo Bottle Release Details https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/5-rabbit-cerveceria-papi-chulo-bottle-release-details/ (Bedford Park, IL) – At 8.5% abv, Papi Chulo was produced using the Solera method by incorporating 3 vintages blended over 4 years. It is aggressively sour. Acerola, also known as Barbados cherry, is native to Central and South America and is considered a superfood due to its nutritive value and antioxidant powers. If you love sour beers, you do not want to miss this release! 5 Rabbit Papi Chulo The bottle release will take place at our brewery in Bedford Park, on Saturday 10/7/17 at 2pm. These bottles are limited and we will do our best to spread them out as much as possible. We are anticipating to offer 2 bottles per person, however if turnout is larger than expected this number may change. Thank you in advance for understanding.     Short Film Friday: ‘Rabbit’s Blood’ Is The Best Kind Of Weird Read more at Film School Rejects: https://filmschoolrejects.com/short-film-friday-rabbits-blood-best-kind-weird/#ixzz4uJc3hxBW Lynchian” doesn’t really begin to describe it. A stark, darkly funny animation whose styles evoke those of Japan and Eastern Europe, Rabbit’s Blood creates an odd world at the intersection of cartoonishness and realism. The fluctuating colors filling in the clothes combined with the jarringly natural sound design make for an uneasy viewing experience that can create moments of fear and humor as easily as it puts us on edge. Animator Sarina Nihei finds a bit of Don Hertzfeldt and David Lynch, then jostles them together with a repugnant cuteness that’s almost too much to watch. https://vimeo.com/232458407       After the latest supermarket chicken scandal, is it time to reappraise the humble bunny? http://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/after-supermarket-chicken-scandal-time-554274 In 1947 the Government came up with a cunning way of measuring inflation. The Retail Price Index took a typical British shopping basket and measured the average cost of its contents. This exercise, carried out annually, allowed statisticians to work out inflation and its effect on the public. Alongside the corned beef, herrings, boiled sweets and cauliflower that typified the diet of the day was wild rabbit. Since the 12 Century, when bunnies were introduced to this country to be raised in managed warrens, they had been a staple of the British diet, particularly in rural areas. We may refer to modern times as “austerity Britain” but with a gourmet burger joint on every corner and supermarket shelves groaning I think the levels of austerity in this country pale into insignificance compared to the post war era, when rabbit would have provided a welcome and tasty protein hit. I’m not sure why rabbit fell out of favor. The deliberate introduction of myxomatosis in an attempt to control burgeoning bunny populations probably had something to do with it, even though this horrible disease apparently doesn’t affect the meat. The introduction of battery farming made the price of poultry tumble, and steadily chicken has replaced rabbit on the nation’s dinner table. With the latest story about dodgy practices at one of the country’s largest processing plants I wonder if it’s time to reappraise the humble bunny. Trendy chefs tell us we’re supposed to eat lean, sustainable, local, organic produce, something our grandparents were doing decades ago when they tucked into a rabbit stew. I was going to describe the Guardian’s revelations about 2 Sisters as shocking, but really only the naive can be even surprised at their undercover reporter’s findings. We all know that cheap meat involves an “ask no questions” pact between producer and consumer. When Aldi sells you a kilo of chicken for £1.79, it’s with a nudge and a wink – we’re getting ridiculously cheap meat – just so long as we don’t glimpse behind the plastic curtains of the processing plants it uses. Evacuee Teddy Neale, 14, with a catch of rabbits on August 10,1944. And the real shame is that while chickens live out pointless and short lives in unpleasant conditions, farmers are obliged by law (The Pests Act 1954 if you’re interested) to kill the rabbits that run wild in the fields next to the battery sheds. There are between 35m and 45m in this country and they breed like, well, rabbits. Yet because there is no longer a market for these animals most will end up buried and rotting – it’s an incredible and epic waste of a natural resource and I think something of a national scandal. So next time you pass a proper butcher why not invest a couple of quid in an animal which has led a wild and free life in a field close to your home?     TOKiMONSTA puts forth her beat-making savvy on ‘Lune Rouge’ after nearly losing it all http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/tokimonsta-brings-beats-losing-musical-abilities-article-1.3532927 TOKiMONSTA is back — and doing better than ever. The seasoned Los Angeles producer, real name Jennifer Lee, has reemerged with her third full-length record after a tumultuous time in her life — she had two surgeries for a rare brain disorder called Moyamoya she was diagnosed with in 2015. Lee penned an essay detailing her experience regaining the ability to speak as well as comprehend and make music after the surgeries, the first time she publicly addressed her health scare. The artist, whose name translates to rabbit monster (toki means rabbit in Korean), caught up with the Daily News at Panorama over the summer to talk about her love of making beats and “Lune Rouge,” which officially drops Friday. “In a generation where everyone is very playlist-focused, I would say that this album is a playlist of songs for one person,” Lee said. “It represents who I am right now as an artist, how I’ve progressed over the many years that have passed since the last one … I just set the intentions to make the kind of music that makes me happy.” The new music will likely make listeners happy, too. “Lune Rouge” offers 11 hypnotizing tracks suited for the likes of hip-hop and R&B collaborators Yuna, Joey Purp and Isaiah Rashad. MAD creates inflatable pavilion shaped like a rabbit's head https://www.dezeen.com/2017/10/01/mad-inflatable-pavilion-rabbit-ears-beijing-design-week/ For this year's Beijing Design Week, architecture studio MAD has created an inflatable pavilion with two big floppy ears. Beijing-based MAD created the giant-rabbit-shaped pavilion in a hutong – one of the city's old courtyard-house neighbourhoods – near Lama Temple. Titled Wonderland, it is designed to provide a public space where children in the area can meet and play with each other. Beijing Design Week pavilion by MAD architects. The inflatable structure is white and its two lop ears protrude at a jaunty angle. "Through the form of a rabbit, Wonderland brings a carefree spirit and sense of whimsy to this old Beijing neighbourhood," said MAD. "Its playful attitude provides an escape from reality." Beijing Design Week pavilion by MAD architects. At night, the interior of a structure is illuminated with a white light that provides a safe environment for children to socialise. "Surrounded by its soft walls, under the blue sky and green trees, children can play, daydream and drift off into their own fantasy wonderland, in pursuit of happiness," added MAD. Beijing Design Week pavilion by MAD architects. Led by architect Ma Yansong, MAD is best known for projects including the undulating Harbin Opera House, the horseshoe-shaped Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort and the twisted Absolute Towers. The firm – which ranked at number 61 on the inaugural Dezeen Hot List – is currently working on a variety of projects in California, including the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which recently gained approval from Los Angeles city officials. Let sleeping dogs – and their masters – lie http://www.kansas.com/living/health-fitness/article177536371.html President John F. Kennedy’s family had several dogs that cuddled with Caroline and John-John (as well as a beer-swilling rabbit that was a gift from a magician) while they were in Washington. Calvin Coolidge had nine canines lodged in the White House’s family quarters. And the Obamas’ Portuguese water dog, Bo, was allowed to sleep on the bed with the first lady when the president was out of town. Meet the People Rescuing Cuban Cuisine https://www.cntraveler.com/story/meet-the-people-rescuing-cuban-cuisine Even if you’ve never been here, you probably know that only 20 years ago the people on this island just 90 miles from Florida were starving. When the 37-year-old Soto was growing up, during the “special period” when resources vanished after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he and his parents, both government employees, lived on little more than bread, rice, and occasionally beans. Sometimes a meal was simply sugar water. “Cuba has the most complicated relationship with food,” Soto says. “People will tell you there’s no food in Cuba. Or there are no traditions anymore; we lost all our traditions”—of hearty lunches of Caribbean staples like roasted suckling pork or rich gumbos. As food became increasingly scarce, cooking techniques and recipes were forgotten. “And I thought, Even the absence of food is a story about food.” But when he started work on the film two years ago, Soto discovered a new turn in Cuba’s culinary evolution: Young entrepreneurs have picked up the mantle from Nuñez del Valle to open dynamic, pulsating restaurants like O’Reilly 304 and Otramanera that serve lamb burgers and sous vide lobster and innovative takes on standards like pressed pork sandwiches. As the regime has loosened restrictions on private businesses, and as tourists come flooding in from around the world, Cuban cuisine is in the midst of a remarkable renaissance. The question is whether this ambitious new generation of restaurant rookies will chase gastronomic trendiness or help restore and reinterpret all that was lost—the kind of deeply satisfying simplicity that travelers are hungering for today. The difference today is that some can—and that travelers are coming here to eat it, too. “Enrique is the godfather of the new paladares,” says Soto, the Havana-born producer-director of the forthcoming documentary Cuban Food Stories and an expert on the island’s cooking. Back when Nuñez del Valle opened one of the country’s first paladares, or privately owned restaurants, they’d just been legalized by the regime and were limited to 12 seats. Now, La Guarida (“the Animal Den”) has expanded to 100, with an elegant shaded patio that’s drawn the likes of Prince Albert II, Jack Nicholson, and Julian Schnabel—plus today’s young crowd in cool summer garb. After a lunch of lobster ceviche, roasted rabbit with caponata sauce, and pavé of suckling pig with crispy skin, Nuñez del Valle sits down with us for coffee and a selection of Montecristos and Cohibas. His own fat cigar in hand and a glass of Havana Club Selección de Maestros close by, the godfather settles into his chair but doesn’t want to take too much credit for what he’s started. “It’s the new generation that’s trying to do gastronomy differently,” he says in Spanish as Soto translates. “They’re doing a great job of rescuing Cuban cuisine. Like thousands of others, Cano jumped at the chance to list his place on Airbnb, which started operating in Cuba in 2015, and which suddenly turned his relatively modest farm into an ecotourism destination, on the radar of people worldwide. (During my visit, a German-Australian couple happens to be staying in Cano’s $33-a-night one-bedroom cabin. “We love it,” they tell us before setting out on a hike, “though it’s very rustic.”) Cano also puts on epic lunch spreads, given enough notice through Airbnb, centered around a young pig rubbed with garlic and salt and roasted over a wood fire until the skin crackles. As Soto and I watch, Cano plops the cooked pig onto a wooden table and swiftly hacks the meat into hand-size pieces with a machete. His wife, who goes by “China,” then lays out a plastic tablecloth and platters of avocado, black beans, cucumber-and-tomato salad, rice, taro chips, and yucca. We eat overlooking the fields, the thatched tobacco-curing hutch, and chickens pecking at the dirt. It’s a fabulous country spread, made all the more remarkable in that Cano grew all of the food himself—and raised the pig. After our meal, we have coffee from beans he grew, lightened with milk he collected at 5 a.m. Cano then pulls out a white plastic bag filled with tobacco leaves he cultivated and cured, and he rolls us each a cigar. Considering the surroundings and the straight-from-the-field leaf, it rates as the best I’ve ever smoked.   Will the Bunny Park become a housing complex? https://citizen.co.za/news/1681935/will-the-bunny-park-become-a-housing-complex/ The park will keep at least 50 sterilised rabbits. More than 2 000 rabbits were donated from Benoni Bunny Park to Johannesburg Zoo as food for carnivores. Fifty rabbits were, however, left behind at the bunny park so that visitors could enjoy still enjoy them, but they are not happy with current small number of bunnies, Benoni City Times reports. One of the visitors John Priestley wrote to the media as follows: It saddens me greatly to read about the ongoing saga of our beloved Bunny Park. For a facility that has given joy and happiness for decades to so many children, to be limited to 50 sterilised rabbits in an enclosure, is a travesty. A child might as well sit at home and look at pictures of bunnies and farm animals on a computer screen. The fun was when a child could spend a day outdoors running around clutching a carrot trying to feed the ever-elusive rabbit and seeing farm animals up close. The outing, costing no more than a few vegetables, made it accessible to all. Well done to the council for spending money on the park and making it more attractive, but please don’t let the whole concept of a bunny park be destroyed by the ‘experts’. You cannot but wonder if all these changes means authorities have an ulterior motive planned for the future. Perhaps a housing complex?   Age before beauty – Grants bring attention to need for ‘young forests’ in N.H. http://www.concordmonitor.com/young-forests-ecology-environment-cottontail-songbird-12908739 YoungForest.org is the name of a website created by the institute and a number of other organizations to help convince people that healthy forests in New Hampshire and other locations need trees with a mix of ages – even if that requires cutting down a lot of trees now and then so that new ones can grow. “We don’t have a lot of age diversity in our forests,” said Scott Hall, a senior bird conservation biologist for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, noting that most of New England’s forest were cut a century ago for logging or farmland and have since grown back. “We have a resilience problem when all the trees you have are 60 to 100 years old. You need more diversity.” The topic came up last week when the NFWF said it was giving about $1.2 million to 10 environmental projects in New England, combined with $1.4 million in contributions from private partners including Eversource. Several projects focused on the effects of successional forests. In ecological circles, “succession” refers to the gradual replacement of one type of ecological community by another in the same area – in this case, that means trees growing up in areas that had been cleared by human activity, fire, flooding from beavers or other causes. Young forests, defined loosely as those with most trees less than two decades old, are valuable for a number of species that depend on the plants, insects and animals drawn to them. Those species include the New England cottontail, a small rabbit that is the target of restoration efforts in southeastern New Hampshire, a project that received $175,000 in NFWF grants. The grants will help UNH researchers study how best to estimate the population of this elusive rabbit in 28,800 acres of restored habitat, using capture-recapture methods and “pellet surveys,” in which piles of rabbit fecal pellets are collected or counted. Getting $103,000 is an ongoing UNH project studying songbird populations in rights of way for power lines, to see how they can function as long, skinny strips of young forest. A summer’s worth of counting and banding songbirds caught in nets underneath Eversource transmission towers in Strafford found at least 68 species in the brushy, tangled growth, according to UNH graduate student Erica Holm, working with professor Matt Tarr. “It seems that the rights of way contribute as many species as a clearcut,” she noted. The counter-intuitive idea of the environmental benefits from huge power-line towers reflects the complexity of creating and maintaining young forests. For one thing, they don’t stay young very long – when the trees get too big, the environmental benefits change. Williamson said the Wildlife Management Institute’s goal is to have 10 percent of forestland in the region be young forest – the best they’ve done so far is 6 percent in some areas. “In 10 or 15 years, it’s going to be gone. This is not something we can do once and stop,” Williamson said. “We’re always thinking, “Where can we go next so I have a constant supply of this habitat?’ ” In New England, that requires dealing with private landowners, convincing them to cut down the mature trees and put up with scrubby, bramble-filled properties that don’t have obvious value. “It’s tough to sell the first three years after a clear cut,” Williamson said. “Commercial forestry has to be the driver on this,” he added, noting the effect of commercial firewood prices on woodlot owners’ decision whether to cut mature trees. “When the firewood market goes down, we just sit on our heels,” he said. But he argued that education can change people’s views about the value of even the ugliest of scrubland. “There was a time when people were afraid of wetlands,” Williamson noted. “Old-growth forests were once regarded as a waste of the value of the forest. Native grasslands – another area that we didn’t use to think had any value.” The grants were awarded through the New England Forests and Rivers Fund, a public-private partnership. Kung fu rabbit game Overgrowth adds story mode in final beta version http://deathrattlesports.com/kung-fu-rabbit-game-overgrowth-adds-story-mode-in-final-beta-version/98623 More than nine years after it was announced, Overgrowth’s surreal mix of wild animals, fast-paced martial arts, stealth, and gore is nearly upon us. The last beta version before a proper release arrived this week, bringing with it the game’s full story mode. Those who have purchased the game early will be able to play through the full campaign now, which sees our rabbit hero Turner fight to protect the island of Lugaru from slavers. Expect hand-to-hand combat that relies upon timing and counters, segments where you sneak through shrubbery, and lots of blood. The amount of gore in the game is emphasized by another tweak in this beta: you can now be impaled by spikes. That means some pretty gory clips of Turner’s limp body sliding down a wooden spear, blood spurting. Other changes will make the game’s different animals more distinct. Cat enemies, for example, can now throw smaller weapons such as daggers, while rats can attach bits of the environment to their head as camouflage. Developer Wolfire Games has fixed lots of bugs, too, and added new settings options including a brightness slider. The full change log is here. Overgrowth is currently £22.99/$29.99 on Steam and the Humble Store. There’s no word on a final release date, but it shouldn’t be too long.   One-Of-A-Kind Rabbit Brings $18,000 At Alderfer Auction https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/one-of-a-kind-rabbit-brings-18000-at-alderfer-auction/   HATFIELD, PENN. —Alderfer Auction conducted a two-day auction of dolls on October 3 – 4 both online and at its auction gallery. On October 4 a bisque-headed rabbit with no ears came to the block with a $500/750 estimate—it went on to sell for $18,000 including premium. “This is a wonderful piece—fashioned after the 1920s ‘Jack Rabbit’ series of books by ‘Uncle Dave,’ David Cory, and published by Grosset & Dunlap,” according to Ranae Gabel of Alderfer Auction. The 18-inch tall, rabbit has big stationary brown eyes and an open smiling mouth. It sports a curly gray wig, cloth body with white leather arms, and individual fingers on its hands. It sports a curly gray wig, cloth body with white leather arms, individual fingers on hands. Dressed in cotton plaid dress, red petticoat, white pantaloons and bonnet, the rabbit has on brown oilcloth heeled shoes. The winning bidder said it was a “one-of-a-kind.” Inclusive art studio hides 200 rabbit sculptures in Rochester parks http://wxxinews.org/post/inclusive-art-studio-hides-200-rabbit-sculptures-rochester-parks Sarah Beren is a licensed creative art therapist and owns Spotted Rabbit, a studio with art classes, art therapy and an apprenticeship program for a population within the disability community she saw was underserved. "I went to a training about job development for them. And I started asking, 'Well, what about these people that need staff with them or are nonverbal who can’t be left alone in the community?' " What she found was hardly anything. To fill this void, Beren created the program, which she says gives people who are highly functional yet can’t quite work independently a purpose, a structured schedule and a job - artists sell their work around Rochester. Ellie Anolik is one of those artists; she said her favorite medium is clay. "I like how you can get mad at it, and you can take it all out on the clay.” Beren said they would like to do more shows and participate in galleries, but many art spaces in the city are more “do it yourself”-type spaces presenting a number of challenges to their artists. Allergies are an issue, or how maintained the buildings are; whether or not snow is plowed in the winter. "A lot of the galleries are on the second floor with no wheelchair accessibility. So we've had a lot of potential partnerships with folks, but then it’s like well, our artist can’t come to her own show opening.” The latest project to come out of the studio, with the help of a Livingston Arts grant, is 200 rabbit sculptures. For seven months, artists molded and glazed and baked 200 rabbits, giving them names and hiding them in 41 parks around Rochester. "The idea was that we would have individuals who don’t normally have an opportunity to make public art, make public art. And then also people who may not have an opportunity to go see art or own a piece of artwork actually be able to find it in their local park, pick it up, and take it home." Beren says they have heard back from only 45 owners who have found rabbits, meaning there are many more out there waiting for a new home. Word of the Week: Sterile Plant of the Week: Bread © Copyrighted

This week, we hear a few updates on stories from our archives. The Boston Globe Spotlight team shines light on sexual abuse at elite New England boarding schools, and it prompts more investigations and more allegations. Plus, we follow scientists who are recreating ancient forests, and tracking the effects of climate change on moose. And we hear about a program at a rapidly-diversifying New Hampshire high school that aims to build understanding between American-born students and newcomers. Engineering Forests, Tracking Fading Moose In the northeastern U.S., there is less than one percent of old growth forest left. A new University of Vermont study found that harvesting trees in a way that mimics ancient forests not only restores critical habitat, but also stores a surprising amount of carbon. Researchers created this tip-up mound by pulling over this tree with a cable. A downed tree offers a number of habitat niches for small mammals, insects and invertebrates. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR For a forest to be considered “old growth,” it must grow largely undisturbed, usually for several centuries. These ancient forests help foster biodiversity of plants, animal and even fungi — and can help mitigate flooding. University of Vermont ecologist Bill Keeton wanted to see if he could take a “middle-aged” New England forest and “nudge” the forest ecosystem into old growth conditions. Vermont Public Radio reporter Kathleen Masterson went to take a look. UVM forest ecologist Bill Keeton uses a laser rangefinder to measure the height of a tree in UVM’s Jericho Research Forest. The 1990s were a good time to be a moose in New Hampshire. The animals could take advantage of a perfect mix of young and mature forest, and plenty of food. At its peak, the statewide population reached 7,400. But given the lush habitat, scientists wondered why the moose population wasn't growing faster. Today, there are only about 3,400 moose in New Hampshire, and the same steep decline is being reported in neighboring Vermont and Maine. The culprit? A nasty tick whose proliferation is brought on by climate change. We speak with Kristine Rines, a wildlife biologist with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Rines is leading a four-year study to learn more about how weather changes and forest management practices affect the moose population. Painful Secrets Continue to Come to Light at New England Boarding Schools St. George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island. Photo by Dina Rudick for the Boston Globe. Another New England private school has come forward with a report detailing sexual abuse of students by staff over decades. Last month, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire released a report naming 13 former faculty and staff members. According to investigators hired by the school, accusations of sexual misconduct against the 13 — which ranged from inappropriate touching to repeated rape — had been substantiated. The report also includes accounts of misconduct by 10 additional unnamed faculty members. The alleged abuse took place between 1948 and 1988. Steven Starr, a former student at the Fessenden School in Newton, Mass., shows photos of him at 11 taken by teacher James Hallman, who Starr says molested him. Image courtesy of The Boston Globe Spotlight Team. St. Paul's is the latest school to release its own findings since a Boston Globe Spotlight investigation last year revealed allegations of sexual abuse at more than 67 private schools in New England. Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut named 12 alleged abusers in a report released in April. Joining us is Jonathan Saltzman, a reporter on the Globe Spotlight Team who took part in the investigation. Saltzman also worked on several follow-up pieces, including an article on the report from St. Paul's School in Concord. We recorded our conversation in April. A Home for Homeless Women Veterans; A Global Outlook at Concord High Army veteran LouAnn Hazelwood was fleeing her second abusive marriage when she found one of the nation’s few transitional programs for homeless female veterans. Photo by Rebecca Sheir for the American Homefront Project Women make up nearly 15 percent of the U.S. Armed Forces. As more females return from service, many are at special risk of becoming homeless due to mental health problems, substance abuse, and military sexual trauma. As a result, females are the fastest growing demographic of homeless veterans. But nearly all facilities for homeless veterans house males and females together. That can be counterproductive for women recovering from trauma. In Leeds, Massachusetts, freelance reporter Rebecca Sheir introduces us to one of the nation's few programs that caters exclusively to the needs of females. Social worker Anna-Marie DiPasquale with student Rene Ndutiye at Concord High School. Photo courtesy of Anna-Marie DiPasquale Ten years ago, the demographics of New Hampshire and of Concord High School were almost identical. Both were 93 percent white. While that number has remained steady for the state, the capital city's high school has diversified in a big way. More than 10 percent of the school's 1,600 students are now refugees resettled from 66 countries. Anna-Marie DiPasquale, the school's social worker, started a new project this past fall called Travel Around the World. The project allows Ms. DiPasquale to visit different classrooms with small groups of refugee students sharing their cultures and traditions firsthand. Jimmy Gutierrez reports for New Hampshire Public Radio's Word of Mouth. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Kathleen Masterson, Rebecca Sheir, Jimmy Gutierrez Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, and story leads to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with QDMA's Director of Education and Outreach, Kip Adams Was a deer and bear biologist for New Hampshire Fish and Game Found out about QDMA and became North East Regional Director for QDMA in Pennsylvania Always interested in wildlife and wanted to become a wildlife biologist In college developed the drive to become a biologist and do research Where the research and numbers come from in deer studies How the information on research gets out to the hunters Latest research right now is looking at some new things, Deer movement, Deer sight to see how they react to camo patterns How can the public land owner or small parcel private land owner make an impact in their hunting 1/3 of QDMA members don't own any land to hunt on Most important impact is to improve your deer cover Next is get involved in a deer cooperative Get involved and share information What is the number one road block to deer hunters today CDW or other wildlife diseases Are we making headway on CWD? What can a hunter do to help stop CWD? How to join www.QDMA.com Annual Whitetail Report What is Kip's Favorite snack while hunting What does Kip listen to on the Radio What is his favorite wildgame meal What is his most memorable hunt Mike and Dan talk about the 10 year anniversary of Up North Journal How it all began Started the Outdoor Podcast Channel Most memorable show Looking at more education and outdoor research Dan's tough week of turkey hunting Mike provided live weather updates Dan let three jakes walk and some one else shot them Dan calls in a dog Tag sandwich Fourth Arrow Archery action camera boom www.fourtharrowcameraarms.com

This week, a political reporter’s history of the New Hampshire primary. Plus, we follow scientists who are recreating ancient forests, tracking the effects of climate change on moose, and fighting to keep funding for weird-sounding research. And we hear the story of a soccer team that’s leveling the playing field for kids of all backgrounds. You can stream the entire episode by clicking play on the embedded media player above or listen to the embedded SoundCloud files below for individual reports.  Give Me Primary, or Give Me Death New Hampshire’s near-religious devotion to the democratic process has surfaced on our show before – most recently last month when the state plowed forward with Town Meeting Day, despite the mid-march blizzard that swept the region. But the Granite State’s political fervor reaches it’s height during its first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Just take a look at this headline-making tweet from the 2016 race: Photo-@pgrossmith: A woman calmly eats breakfast at Blake’s in Manchester as @CarlyFiorina campaigned today. #fitn pic.twitter.com/LiakOK6oRI — UnionLeader.com (@UnionLeader) February 8, 2016 Our guest, long-time political reporter Scott Conroy, followed the often absurd 2016 campaign up and down New Hampshire for a year and a half leading up to the primary. His new book,  Vote First or Die chronicles the pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and frigid walks to knock on doors – all hallmarks of the retail politics that presidential hopefuls still have to engage in during the primary season. Engineering Forests, Tracking Fading Moose In this area of Jericho Research Forest in Vermont, most trees are about 150 years old. This makes for a rather homogeneous forest with fewer opportunities for wildlife habitat. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR. In the northeast U.S., there is less than 1 percent of old growth forest left. A new University of Vermont study finds that harvesting trees in a way that mimics ancient forests not only restore critical habitat but also stores a surprising amount of carbon. Researchers created this tip-up mound by pulling over this tree with a cable. A downed tree offers a number of habitat niches for small mammals, insects, and invertebrates. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for VPR For a forest to be considered “old growth,” it must grow largely undisturbed, usually for several centuries. These ancient forests help foster biodiversity of plants, animal, and even fungi — and can help mitigate flooding. University of Vermont ecologist Bill Keeton wanted to see if he could take a “middle-aged” New England forest and “nudge” the forest ecosystem into old-growth conditions. Vermont Public Radio reporter Kathleen Masterson went to take a look. The 1990s were a good time to be a moose in New Hampshire. The animals could take advantage of a perfect mix of young and mature forest, and plenty of food. At its peak, the statewide population reached 7,400. But given the lush habitat, scientists wondered why the moose population wasn't growing faster. Today, there are only about 3,400 moose in New Hampshire, and the same steep decline is being reported in neighboring Vermont and Maine. The culprit? A nasty tick whose proliferation is brought on by climate change. We speak with Kristine Rines, a wildlife biologist with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Rines is leading a four-year study to learn more about how weather changes and forest management practices affect the moose population. In Defense of Weird Science and Affordable Soccer The national March for Science on April 22, and the many satellite events around New England marked a departure for many scientists. Until recently, they didn't consider political activism a part of their jobs. But over the past few years, a growing number of researchers have faced political attacks about their work, and many say it’s time to come out swinging. New England Public Radio's Karen Brown visited one scientist who's urging colleagues to step up and make the case for continued federal funding, even when their research sounds strange. Cameron Rodrigues, 11, plays competitive soccer in Nashua, NH. Photo by Emily Corwin for NHPR Last year, Boston's Metro South Under-15 girls soccer team became champions in the New England Premiership Soccer League. Playing on club soccer teams like that can get attention from college recruiters. But those clubs also charge players’ families around $1500 per child, per year. New Hampshire Public Radio's Emily Corwin has a story about a soccer club in Nashua, New Hampshire, with a different approach to high-level sports – one that's all about leveling the playing field. Introducing: West Mass Here’s an update on what we’re calling the Connecticut River Valley region in Massachusetts. In February the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts announced a rebrand for the area formerly known as the Pioneer Valley. The new name, “West Mass,” was released with a promotional video. But “West Mass” took a beating on social media. One Youtube commenter put it this way: “It’s nice that even in these divisive times, we can all come together and agree that this is very bad.” So last week, the organizations behind the rebranding announced that they're putting “West Mass” on pause. They're asking for feedback from both inside and outside the region- in the form of an online survey where you can vote for “West Mass,” or “Western Mass.” (“Pioneer Valley” is not an option!) If you missed our segment where we analyzed “West Mass” and other New England branding campaigns with Connecticut state historian Walt Woodward, that's definitely worth a listen. Find it in Episode 31, or listen right here: About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Kathleen Masterson, Karen Brown, Emily Corwin Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and place branding ideas to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with QDMA's Director of Education and Outreach, Kip Adams Was a deer and bear biologist for New Hampshire Fish and Game Found out about QDMA and became North East Regional Director for QDMA in Pennsylvania Always interested in wildlife and wanted to become a wildlife biologist In college developed the drive to become a biologist and do research Where the research and numbers come from in deer studies How the information on research gets out to the hunters Latest research right now is looking at some new things, Deer movement, Deer sight to see how they react to camo patterns How can the public land owner or small parcel private land owner make an impact in their hunting 1/3 of QDMA members don't own any land to hunt on Most important impact is to improve your deer cover Next is get involved in a deer cooperative Get involved and share information What is the number one road block to deer hunters today CDW or other wildlife diseases Are we making headway on CWD? What can a hunter do to help stop CWD? How to join www.QDMA.com Annual Whitetail Report What is Kip's Favorite snack while hunting What does Kip listen to on the Radio What is his favorite wildgame meal What is his most memorable hunt Mike and Dan talk about the 10 year anniversary of Up North Journal How it all began Started the Outdoor Podcast Channel Most memorable show Looking at more education and outdoor research Dan's tough week of turkey hunting Mike provided live weather updates Dan let three jakes walk and some one else shot them Dan calls in a dog Tag sandwich Fourth Arrow Archery action camera boom www.fourtharrowcameraarms.com    

When it comes to deer hunting, we all need to start somewhere. We learn from our parents and peers, we learn from our hunter safety courses, we learn from our mistakes. Often times it's just a good 'ole seminar that helps us understand better the vast information that we are fed daily about deer hunting. And, due to listener requests for a show on the basics of deer hunting, we decided to meet up with our old friend Dave Priebe at New Hampshire Fish and Game. Dave presents two classes each year, one on the basics of deer hunting and one advanced course called Hunting Dominant Bucks based on the studies of Dr Ken Nordberg (Dave's advance course can be found here: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntdombucks ). This is a recorded seminar for those who are just starting out and what to understand the predator prey relationship a bit better before stepping into the woods. However, once you've had your dose of the basics, feel free to peruse through our back catalog for more advanced deer hunting techniques from some of the best deer hunting minds on the planet. OUR SPONSORS: ScentLok Enforcer www.ScentLokEnforcer.com Eurohanger www.facebook.com/eurohanger Morse's Sporting Goods www.MorseSportingGoods.com DEER NEWS: North Carolina Asks for Help in Trap Study DNA Testing Conducted on Cougars 4 Steps to a Perfect Social Media Post Mark Zuckerberg Says Animals Taste Better When You Hunted them Yourself  HERE'S WHAT WE DISCUSS: Who Is Dave Priebe? The Spectrum of All Safe and Ethical Hunters The Profile of the Hunter 80/10/10 An Introductory Talk - Giving Back to the Public Dave's First Talk - Hunting Dominant Bucks Honey Bees - DNA - Natural Predators Experience, Communication, Trial and Error What is a Deer Hunt?  Predator VS Prey Humans Superior Intellect The Prey's Superior Avoidance Intellect Intellect VS Behavior Scouting to Increase the # of Encounters The Importance of a Mentor The Deer's Nose - Their Primary Defense The Sight Picture - Hitting What You Aim At Primary Methods - Stand, Still, Drives Fresh Droppings = Deer Are Close The Mental Game - A Rest, Not Reactive Always Check the Sounds, Try to See them Before They See You How Many Eyes Are on Me? Being Near Thick Dense Cover, Cold, Crisp and Still When to Still Hunt Low Profile VS High Profile Hunting Map Based Planning and Knowing Your Hunting Party What to Where in Cold Climates Learn Your Own Layering System Scent Control, Keeping Clothes Outside Fickle Wind, Second Hunts, Field Dressing A Kill Bag, How to Cook Venison, How to Drag a Deer Out of the Woods A Preference of Rifle Caliber Scents and Calls Our APP: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/app Help Support This Show: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/pledge FEEDBACK HOTLINE: 724-613-2825 REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES and Stitcher: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/itunes www.BigBuckRegistry.com/stitcher Want to Know When the Next Big Buck Podcast is Released? Then Join the Club: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntmail Submit A Buck: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/mybuck Be a Guest: Guests@BigBuckRegistry.com Share for Share: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/s4s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bigbuckregistry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigbuckregistry Feedback:Feedback@BigBuckRegistry.com Also find us on these fine networks:  Blubrry Libsyn TuneIn  CREDITS: This Show was Written, Edited, and Produced by Jason “Jay” Scott Ammann Deer News Written and Recorded by Jim Keller Chubby Tines Tip of the Week Written by Dusty Phillips

From the New Hampshire Fish and Game Adventure Talk Series comes Hunting Dominant Bucks with Dave Priebe, Quaker Boy Game Calls Pro-Staffer. Dave is a life long student of the deer hunt, where he's not only studied whitetail behavior but has studied the hunter too. Dave has put together a no nonsense presentation on hunting dominant bucks, from a whitetail behavior perspective and from a hunter point of view to help us understand what usually separates the successful hunter from the not so successful hunter. And, as Dave says, there isn't any such thing as "always" in biology. And that's where we begin... HERE'S WHAT WE LEARN or DISCUSS IN THIS SHOW: Predators in the Room The Klucky Buck The Deer are Killed by Hunting Accidents The Hunter's Continuum High Profile and Low Profile Hunters A Citation for Dr Ken Nordberg The Hunt Plan- A Map Based Plan New Hampshire Buck Density and Bedrooms Close to the Thick Stuff Buck with 3-4 Bedrooms to Avoid Predators The Best Escape Cover and Behavior Outside the Rut Invasions into the Bedroom and Range Abandonment Fresh Droppings- Size Matters Track Size, Bed Size Absolutes are Rare in Biology Rubs- Big Tree=Big Deer Scouting-  Done Before the Season The Rut- When Velvet is Shed to When the Antler is Dropped The Photo Period and the Will to Die to Breed Roscoe Blaisdell The TRUE Phases of the Rut- I, II, III, IV, V How to Hunt Each Phase and Why Phase II, October, and the Cold Snap Getting Your Head Straight for the Morning Hunt and Stand Climbing Hunt the Thick Stuff- Why? That's Where the Deer Are...   Our APP: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/app Help Support This Show: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/pledge FEEDBACK HOTLINE: 724-613-2825 REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES and Stitcher: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/itunes www.BigBuckRegistry.com/stitcher Want to Know When the Next Big Buck Podcast is Released? Then Join the Club: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntmail Submit A Buck: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/mybuck Be a Guest: Guests@BigBuckRegistry.com Share for Share: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/s4s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bigbuckregistry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigbuckregistry Feedback:Feedback@BigBuckRegistry.com Also find us on these fine networks:  Blubrry Libsyn TuneIn  CREDITS: This Show was Written, Edited, and Produced by Jason “Jay” Scott Ammann Deer News Written and Recorded by Jim Keller Chubby Tines Tip of the Week Written by Dusty Phillips

Why were 12 deer found dead near a feeding station in New Hampshire during the late winter months earlier this year? We find out why when we speak with Dan Bergeron, a biologist with New Hampshire Fish and Game and the NH Deer Project Leader. We discuss this, feeding deer in deep snow, the state of fish and game departments, why New Hampshire is considering cancelling their moose hunt, and can big antlered deer grow routinely in climates like New Hampshire?  Here's What We Discuss in the Episode: The Elephant in the Room- 12 Dead Deer Field Necropsy, No Sign of Predation Fat Checks, Trauma Checks, Bloody Diarrhea No Pletted Scat and Intestines Corn, Pelleted Feed, Hay and the State Veterinarian Enterotoximia, High Carbs Feed, Sudden Introductions Woody Browse, Stomach Enzymes and Bacteria 48" of Snow and Rabies, Killy Deer Unintentionally Is there Better Deer Food to Feed Deer? If You Don't Feed Them, Will Deer Survive? Is this all just BS? Funding Fish and Game and DNR Departments Costs Increasing, Revenues Decreasing New Hampshire Moose Lottery Cancelled? The Moose-Deer Habitat and Relationship Why are Moose Populations in New Hampshire Decreasing? The Winter Tick, 30,000 Grapes, Sometimes 150,000 Ground Snails and Brain Worm Can New Hampshire Become a Big Rack State? The Big Deer Body Dan's #1 Tool, Tips, and Reasearch Papers Dan can be reached at 603-271-2461 Our APP: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/app Help Support This Show: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/pledge FEEDBACK HOTLINE: 724-613-2825 HELP FUND THIS SHOW: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/donate REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES and Stitcher: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/itunes www.BigBuckRegistry.com/stitcher Want to Know When the Next Big Buck Podcast is Released? Then Join the Club: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntmail Submit A Buck: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/mybuck Be a Guest: Guests@BigBuckRegistry.com Share for Share: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/s4s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bigbuckregistry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigbuckregistry Feedback:Feedback@BigBuckRegistry.com Also find us on these fine networks: iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Libsyn TuneIn Other Recommended Podcasts: CarrieZ Wildgame IamTurkeyHunting BowRush FishNerds Bowhunting Freedom Up North JournalBlanchard Outdoors