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What we cover in this episode of the public lands news for the week of September 22 - 26:-Looming government shutdown and the risk of mass layoffs at the Interior Department and National Park Service-Congressional attacks on Western Arctic protections and what's at stake for the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska with guest Andy Moderow, Senior Director of Policy for the Alaska Wilderness League-The rise of censorship in outdoor and conservation media, with insights from journalist Wes Siler on how editorial pressure shapes which stories get told (Read Wes's Substack here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-174127980)-Public response to the Trump administration's plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule—with over 99% of comments in opposition-National Public Lands Day is on September 27 with volunteer opportunities across the countrySubscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Sources & Further Reading:https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/09/interior-department-taking-steps-implement-layoffs/https://www.npca.org/articles/10839-ongoing-staffing-crisis-and-looming-government-shutdown-create-more-riskshttps://medium.com/westwise/if-the-government-shuts-down-will-the-trump-administration-repeat-a-dark-chapter-in-park-history-967d893b1b3dhttps://www.govexec.com/management/2025/09/agencies-should-prep-mass-layoffs-if-shutdown-occurs-white-house-says/408364/?oref=ge-home-top-storyhttps://alaskawild.org/blog/alaska-wilderness-league-opposes-congressional-attack-on-common-sense-protections-for-western-arctic/https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/new-cra-attacks-western-arctic-plans-rejects-public-inputhttps://karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washington-post-fired-me-buthttps://oregonwild.org/americans-push-back-on-trumps-plan-to-repeal-roadless-rule/https://westernpriorities.org/2025/09/comment-analysis-finds-over-99-opposition-to-repealing-2001-roadless-rule/

This week Sam sits down to bring some important topics to the front and center of our listener's minds.  The push to remove hunter's and outdoor enthusiast's rights, access and abilities to enjoy America's public spaces continues to be threatened.  Sam discusses the Roadless Rule, and the even more recent Public Lands Rule that are currently on the chopping block.  He puts some emphasis on how some of the threats in 2025 have not come from any anti-hunting or animal rights extremists or groups, but instead from right-leaning politicians that many may believe they align with personally.  Sam talks about how hunters should address these situations, and how they should carry themselves publicly when advocating for hunting and our rights.  This is more than just another conservation episode, this is a call to step up and defend what you truly believe in amidst a world seemingly on fire. Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The federal Roadless Rule, first enacted in 2001, remains at the center of a national debate over conservation and land use — and Pennsylvania’s only national forest is directly impacted. The rule restricts road construction and timber harvesting in designated “roadless” areas of national forests. It has faced legal and political challenges over the past two decades but has largely stood firm.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Brody Henderson, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams talk with Brian DeBolt from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department about a series of cascading roadkill incidents in the state, get a wide ranging Rut Report from the elk woods, chat with Conservation Land Foundation CEO Chris Hill about the consequences of a Roadless Rule rescission, stew in some harsh truths about hunting, and get a sneak peek at the brand new MeatEater Store opening in Milwaukee. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Public Lands News (Sept 15–19, 2025):- Rep. Paul Gosar's bill to abolish Ironwood Forest and Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni National Monuments- USDA proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule (comment period closes Sept. 19)- Launch of RE:PUBLIC, a nonprofit newsroom focused on America's public lands with Founder Chris Keyes (https://www.republic.land/ )- Interior Secretary Burgum appoints Scott H. Brecht as Chief of the U.S. Park Police- Controversy over the removal of slavery-related exhibits, including Scourged Back, from National Park sites- Court ruling allows litigation against Wilderness Crossing development near Wilderness Battlefield to proceed- National Public Lands Day (Sept. 27) volunteer opportunitiesSubscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Sources referenced in this episode:https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/arizona-congressman-proposes-abolishing-two-national-monumentshttps://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-interior-names-new-chief-us-park-police https://www.eenews.net/articles/burgum-names-new-park-police-chief/ https://www.npca.org/articles/10673-parks-group-demands-truth-history-of-slavery-cannot-be-erased-from-our https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/09/15/national-parks-slavery-information-removal/https://www.npca.org/articles/10706-victory-court-rules-lawsuit-to-protect-wilderness-battlefield-can-proceed

Speak Your Voice Here! https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16581/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation-national-forest-system-lands#open-commentIn this week's episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Jose and Russell dive into the controversial topic of the Roadless Rule and the government's push to rescind it. With over 45 million acres of wild public lands at stake, this conversation isn't just about policy, it's about the future of conservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.We break down what the Roadless Rule is, why it was created, and what could happen if it's rolled back. From the potential loss of pristine hunting and fishing grounds to the long-term impacts on biodiversity, access, and the outdoor traditions we hold dear, this episode sheds light on why this issue matters to anyone who values wild places.Join us for an honest discussion about the importance of protecting roadless areas, the role these lands play in conservation, and why sportsmen, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country should care.

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Washington’s great outdoors are famous for breathtaking mountain views, crystal blue lakes and…. roads? You could start seeing more of that last one on your hikes and camping trips in the coming years. That’s because President Trump is trying to get rid of the Roadless Rule. It’s a 2001 federal policy that prohibits road construction and logging in protected national forests and grasslands. A repeal of the policy could impact close to 45 million acres in the United States, including around 2 million in Washington. The administration says the rule is too restrictive, gets in the way of wildfire risk management and hurts economic development in rural areas. In late August, the federal government opened a public comment period for the proposed rescission. People have until Friday, September 19th, to share their thoughts. So far, the news has ignited major backlash from wildlife advocates, outdoor enthusiasts, and tribes. But others are in favor of the federal administration's proposal to repeal the rule. A few people share why they're either backing the policy's overturn or fighting for its preservation. Guest: Alyssa Macy, a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Nick Smith, public affairs director for the American Forest Resource Council Lia Brewster, Sierra Club conservation campaign strategist Related stories: Trump's push to end "Roadless Rule" could open some of Utah's wild places to logging | Axios Salt Lake City Trump agencies move to repeal roadless rule, open public lands | USA TODAY Roadless Rule repeal moves ahead; would affect 2M acres in Washington | The Spokesman-Review Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For humans, roads epitomize freedom. For wildlife, it's a different story: a million animals are killed by cars every day in the US alone. How did our infrastructure turn so deadly? And what are people trying to do about it?In this episode, we look at how two very different species are impacted by roads. Along the way, we visit a turtle rescue clinic, and hear about a celebrity cougar that was trapped in the Hollywood Hills.This episode was first produced in 2023.Right now, the Trump administration is planning to rescind the Roadless Rule – a regulation that restricts the building of new roads in nearly 60 million acres of US forests. Conservationists warn that this will fragment forests and threaten endangered species. A public comment period on the plan is open until September 19th.Featuring Ben Goldfarb, Alexxia Bell, Natasha Nowick, and Michaela Conder.For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org. SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook. LINKSSeptember 19, 2025 is the deadline to submit a comment about the potential effects of rescinding the Roadless Rule.Check out Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, by Ben Goldfarb.Read more about The Turtle Rescue League in Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell, by Sy Montgomery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking public comments on the proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which affects 45 million acres of our national forests. Why is this such a big deal? Why are we throwing this baby out with the bathwater?  Join Hal and Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood, who knows this subject inside and out and was working for the U.S. Forest Service in the late 1990s--when the Roadless Rule was created after decades of study, conflict, watershed failures, and the quest for both balance and fiscal responsibility in public lands' management. You'll learn why the Roadless Rule is not only essential to conserving the backcountry experiences we cherish but also the fiscally responsible way to manage these intact landscapes.  And then join BHA in opposition to rescinding the Roadless Rule and ask your member of Congress to instead support the Roadless Area Conservation Act, legislation that would codify the Roadless Rule as law by visiting BHA's Take Action center. Comments are only open until Midnight, September 19th. So don't delay!

Did you know that 14% of forest fires are not started by humans, but they account for 59% of the forest burned. Why is this, its because our forstest are not being taken care of correctly and where every we have roads its easier and faster for first responders to respond. The Roadless Rule is outdated and should be canceled; it doesn't help anyone but those who want wilderness. Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule - https://blueribboncoalition.org/usda-accepting-comments-on-roadless-rule-rescission-support-this-win-for-public-land-access/ Follow BRC:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blueribboncoalition/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlueRibbonCoalitionYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@blueribbon.coalitionWebsite - https://blueribboncoalition.org/ Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yokohama Tire Winners! Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set of tires from Yokohama for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway. Our next giveaway is when we reach 800 reviews; we are giving away an OnX Elite Membership. Go over to Apple Podcasts to leave your review now and become eligible to win. Call us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169. 4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire, we ensured we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground. SnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn't do it without you guys (and gals!)! SnailSquad Monthly Giveaway Massive thanks to Stellar Built for sponsoring September's giveaway with a trash bag. This isn't just a plain old trash bag; this is a high-quality version from Dobinsons USA. If you want a chance to win, you need to sign up as a SnailSquad member on Irate4x4.com Congratulations to Cody Harris for winning the August Giveaway with our friends at Hot Metal Fab. They are donating $200 of shop credit. HMF makes everything from Buppers to Sliders to Funny Signs to Koozie holders. If you want a chance to win, you need to sign up as a SnailSquad member on Irate4x4.com Listener Discount Codes: SnailTrail4x4 -SnailTrail15 for 15% off SnailTrail4x4 MerchMORRFlate - snailtraill4x4 to get 10% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ Kits4WheelUnderground - snailtrail 10% offIronman 4x4 - snailtrail20 to get 20% off all Ironman 4x4 branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad - snailtrail4x4 (lowercase) to get 15% off lights and recovery gearSpartan Rope - snailtrail4x4 to get 10% off sitewideShock Surplus - SNAILTRAIL4x4 to get $25 off any order!Mob Armor - SNAILTRAIL4X4 for 15% offSummerShine Supply - ST4x4 for 10% offBackpacker's Pantry - Affiliate LinkLaminx Protective Films – Use the Link to get 20% off all products (Affiliate Link) Show Music: Midroll Music - ComaStudio Outroll Music - Meizong Kumbang

In this newscast: A second, minor glacial lake outburst flood is underway in Juneau; On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered in Juneau to protest the potential rescission of the Roadless Rule; Eaglecrest Ski Area celebrated 50 years of downhill skiing and outdoor adventures this weekend; The Alaska Legislature last week took a step towards suing Gov. Mike Dunleavy over an executive order he issued ahead of last month's special legislative session

The Roadless Rule has had a major impact on the preservation of our public lands and wildlife, but it is currently set to be thrown out altogether. So today, we discuss how and why it was created; the current efforts to rescind it; and what that would mean for bikers, hikers, skiers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts across the United States.Joining us is Louis Geltman, VP of Policy & Government Relations at Outdoor Alliance, who shares his expertise on this and other time-sensitive issues relevant to just about anyone who enjoys recreating outdoors in the U.S.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: Take Action: Voice Your Support For The Roadless RuleStay Informed: Outdoor AllianceGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Our Newsletter w/ Weekly Polls & GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES: New Blister+ Members (2:59)Roadless Rule: What Is It & Why Should We Care? (5:20)What's Happening to It Right Now? (14:14)What Can We Do about It? (16:10)What Else Should We Know? (22:34)Optimism & the Outdoor Community (24:17)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, we hear a report on efforts to roll back the federal Roadless Rule, which currently prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in undeveloped land within the U.S. National Forest System. We also hear stories about a quinceañera in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a new app designed to keep residents better informed about wildfires, and a notorious case of wolf cruelty that may be shifting public attitudes toward the animals. And we finish up with an audio postcard from Boulder, Colorado, where birders are hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare tropical anhinga.

There is just one week left to comment on the USDA's intent to rescind the Roadless Rule. The comment period closes September 19th. As of this recording, more than 78,000 comments have already been submitted to the Federal Register, but we need to keep that momentum going. Link to Federal Register to Comment on the Roadless Rule: ⁠⁠https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16581/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation-national-forest-system-lands⁠This week's feature story: On Wednesday, September 10th, the Department of the Interior announced the intent to rescind the Public Lands Rule. To help us understand what this decision means for conservation and the future of public land management, we're joined by Kate Groetzinger from the Center for Western Priorities.Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠).Sources referenced in this episode:https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/27/secretary-rollins-opens-next-step-roadless-rule-rescissionhttps://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-proposes-rescind-public-lands-rule-restoring-balanced-multiple-usehttps://westernpriorities.org/2025/09/statement-interior-public-lands-rule/https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/950-acres-texas-gulf-coast-protected-wildlife-21040993.php

Top topics on Outdoor News Radio this week include discussion with Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman about progress on eliminating the state's shotgun zone for deer hunting, plus multiple hunting seasons open this weekend, like archery deer. Then Montana conservationist and hunter Hal Herring joins the program to talk about threats to sportsmen and American […] The post Episode 557 – Openers, shotgun zone update, roadless rule, bass changes, cougars and robot rabbits appeared first on Outdoor News.

In an especially raucous Weekly Roundup, Robbie and Ashlee discuss their past week in South Africa and Montana, opening hunting season in a number of states, the rescission of the USDA public lands Roadless Rule, VT black bears, Asian Carp, CT deer, record-breaking Atlantic halibut and alligator harvests this week…. and Robbie's small dog. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Tholo Safaris: https://tholosafarisbotswana.com/  Triple AAA Muffler: https://tripleamuffler.com/  Sepago Village Water Distribution: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/sepago-village-water-distribution/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices elected as Democrats are defending their records on the bench amid criticisms from the Republican Party over their impartiality in rulings. The judges all face a statewide vote on Election Day, determining whether they’ll keep their seats. The state has approved a request by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, to use state transit reserve money to close a more than $300 million budget gap over the next two years. The Trump administration wants to roll back the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects wild areas in national forests, including in Pennsylvania. Critics say that could undo the environmental gains that have been made, compromising a critical resource. Lancaster County commissioners recently adopted a new hazard safety plan. The five-year mitigation plan details environmental and human-made risks facing county residents and what can be done to prevent them. Pennsylvania now has its first comprehensive digital inventory of trails within Pennsylvania's state parks. The new digital trail resource maps more than 17-hundred miles of trails across 119 parks. Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. Your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you're hearing this before September 19th, I need you to do me a favor: the Trump administration is attempting to eliminate a policy called the “Roadless Rule”, which would open tens of millions of acres of vibrant forests and public land to industrial logging and mining.The Forest Service is accepting public comment on the plan to eliminate the Roadless Rule until September 19th, and it is important that we flood them with comments and petitions to leave these critical forests and ecosystems intact!And look, I'm not going to pretend like our comments are going to stop the Trump administration.But they serve multiple other critical functions, like strengthening resistance within the Forest Service, de-legitimizing the administration's actions, bolstering lawsuits, and laying the groundwork for stronger protections in the future.To learn more about the Roadless Rule and how to take action, I'm sharing a really well done presentation by the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club and Representative Andrea Salinas.Thanks to Kai McMurtry and the Oregon Sierra Club for sharing this presentation, please check out the great work that they are doing  throughout the state!You can find all action links and resources in the show notes of the podcast feed, or by connecting with the Sierra Club or your favorite conservation org.  I personally think that Cascadia Wildlands action page is very simple and straightforward, and you can find that at cascwild.org or bit.ly/cascadiaroadlessrule.Show Notes:Interactive Roadless Areas Map: https://tetontopo-roadless-map.vercel.app/https://www.sierraclub.org/oregon/subscribe-oregon-climate-action-corpsH.R.3930 - Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3930/cosponsors?r=1&s=4&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22hr+3930%22%7DCascadia Wildlands Action Alert: https://cascwild.org/actions/defend-the-roadless-rule-act-now-against-trumps-reckless-plan-to-punch-roads-and-log-through-protected-public-lands/https://www.instagram.com/coastrangeradio/

Hosts Randall Williams, Ryan Callaghan, and Seth Morris talk with Mark Kenyon about the Roadless Rule rollback, find out which pair of underwear Cal brings to Show-and-Tell, throw a listener submitted Hot Tip-Off, chat with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Ben Batten about their conservation work in the Mississippi Basin, and choose a winner of the Moultrie Trail Cam Contest. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In late August, the Administration published a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule in most states across the United States, calling into question the legal status of more than 45 million acres of National Forest lands. Dave and Nephi provide a high level overview of the history of the Roadless Rule; activities it allows and disallows; the unique status of Colorado and Idaho; the importance of Roadless areas to wildlife; the importance of roads to firefighting;  what the proposal actually does; how to provide comments; and whether there's a middle ground. Take a listen--like everything, there's some nuance.    

New Jersey officials are calling its $2 billion settlement with major manufacturers of PFAS “forever chemicals” the largest environmental settlement ever won by a state. We discuss the legacy of industrial contamination in the state and how the settlement is expected to pay for cleanup as well as restoration of degraded ecosystems. Also, scientists in the UK were able to use genetically modified bacteria to turn plastic bottles into the common pain reliever acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and Tylenol. The lead researcher speaks with us about the potential applications of this biotech breakthrough. And with an unusually short period for public comments the Trump administration is moving to repeal the “Roadless Rule,” which currently protects over 45 million pristine acres of national forests from access roads for logging. A public lands advocate explains the potential consequences for critical habitat, watersheds, carbon storage and recreation if the Roadless Rule is repealed. --- You can help support our free public radio show and podcast, for free, by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It's one of the best ways to help other listeners find Living on Earth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 1,300-bed homeless campus is coming to Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger discuss the unusual location. Plus, weigh in on a rule impacting our canyons, and ideas for a fun weekend.  Resources and references: Utah officials unveil site for 1,300-bed homeless campus after long, secretive search [Utah State Dispatch]  Save Our Canyons' Roadless Rule impact map and how to give public comment SLC Schnauzer Meetup Salt Lake Greek Festival The American Southwest at Jordan Landing For more of our reporting on the new homeless campus, look here and here. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah State Fair Harmons Venture Out Nature and Human Health Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC

This week's Public Lands News episode is covering public lands protections, Congressional tools, and new funding announcements, including:USDA Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule: 45 million acres of national forest at risk, including Alaska's Tongass; public comment period closes September 19Congressional Review Act Threats to BLM Resource Management Plans — with John Ruple, University of UtahDepartment of the Interior Secretarial Order 3442 & Record LWCF FundingLink to Federal Register to Comment on the Roadless Rule: ⁠https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16581/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation-national-forest-system-lands⁠Subscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel (⁠⁠⁠@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠) so you don't miss the launch of our new Ecocide series on September 8.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠).Sources referenced in this episode:USDA Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in Roadless Rule Rescission: ⁠https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/27/secretary-rollins-opens-next-step-roadless-rule-rescission⁠Roadless Rule Impact Map: ⁠https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7308297f88484984a5ee5bcf2d5ae6b4/⁠Letter from John Ruple and colleagues encouraging Congress not to repeal BLM plans: https://www.law.utah.edu/news-articles/wallace-stegner-center-faculty-write-letter-to-congress-urging-lawmakers-not-to-repeal-blm-resource-management-plans/Field and Stream Article on CRA by Travis Hall: https://www.fieldandstream.com/stories/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/congress-to-strip-protections-from-public-lands-using-congressional-review-actSecretarial Order 3442 Document Library: ⁠https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order/so-3442-land-and-water-conservation-fund-implementation-us⁠DOI Press Release on LWCF Investment: ⁠https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/new-secretarys-order-strengthens-outdoor-access-and-recreation⁠Colorado Sun: ⁠https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/04/colorado-collard-ranch-state-wildlife-area-former-tarryall-creek-ranch-property/⁠

USDA/USFS opens Roadless Rule rescission process; public comment through Sept. 19. Sources: USDA press; Inside Climate News explainer; Alaska Daily News coverage; Texas angle via Houston Chronicle. USDAInside Climate NewsAnchorage Daily NewsHouston Chronicle House action to roll back drilling/mining limits on public lands; BLM planning note on sage-grouse areas. AP News BLM reopens public comment on sage-grouse plan amendments across 8 states; coverage and deadlines. Bureau of Land ManagementCapital Press Colorado park ranger stabbing incident determined to be a hoax; sheriff's release and TV coverage. Jefferson Countyhttps://www.kptv.com EHD confirmed in deer in southeast OH and WV; agency statements and local reporting. WV MetroNewshttps://www.wtap.comnewsandsentinel.com/ Pennsylvania Sunday hunting expansion — what's open where. Pennsylvania Government Alaska emergency order for a moose quota adjustment. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Dove openers and reminders (AZGFD; KDWP; MDC; CT DEEP). Arizona Game & Fish DepartmentKansas OutdoorsMissouri Department of ConservationCT.gov Bloodvein First Nation bars non-Indigenous hunters; perspectives from Outdoor Life, Manitoba Wildlife Federation, and Indigenous Watchdog. Outdoor LifeManitoba Wildlife Federationindigenouswatchdog.org Idaho Criminal Complaint Against Ryan Lampers – GearJunkie details the eight charges, including grand theft by deception, unlawful trophy possession, invalid tags, and falsifying public records GearJunkie+12GearJunkie+12Hunt Talk+12. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ignite Marketing Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Big Hunt Guys Podcast, Brady and Trail dive into placements on elk. From anatomy breakdowns to real-world scenarios, we cover what it takes to make a lethal shot. They also cover recent news on the intent to repeal the Roadless Rule and how you can submit feedback. The podcast wraps up with a discussion on setting boundaries for yourself prior to setting foot in the mountains. Should you take a frontal shot, should you take a shot at a moving animal? Tune in for those discussions, do some soul searching of your own, and set your limits before you hunt!

More than six million acres of Montana forests could be opened up to road development under a new proposal from the Trump administration. Public comment on the proposal is open until September 19.

The Trump administration is working to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of national forests. A brief public comment period is now open on a plan to rescind the federal government's 25-year-old Roadless Rule which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in several states. Environmental groups and leaders of Alaska Native tribes with cultural ties to the Tongass National Forest — the country's largest national forest — are raising alarms about the plan. The vast temperate rainforest covers 17 million acres and is also the nation's largest stand of old-growth trees, many of which are at least 800 years old. Advocates warn that road construction and increased commercial logging threaten subsistence hunting, plant harvesting, and fishing. We'll talk with tribal leaders and others about what's at stake in Tongass and the future of forest management. GUESTS Chuck Sams (Cayuse and Walla), director of Indigenous Programs at Yale Center for Environmental Justice and former National Park Service director Cody Desautel (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), president of the Intertribal Timber Council and the executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Mike Jones (Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kasaan Ilsxílee Stáng/Gloria Burns (Haida), president of the Ketchikan Indian Community Joel Jackson (Tlingit and Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kake

Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood discusses the history and impact of the Roadless Rule, the Tongass National Forest, and how roads and logging affect salmon habitat in Southeast Alaska. We talk about the rule's origins, lessons learned over 25 years, the need for balanced local economies and recreation, and how collaborative restoration and thoughtful management can protect fish, communities, and sustainable timber uses. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

The Trump administration is working to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of national forests. A brief public comment period is now open on a plan to rescind the federal government's 25-year-old Roadless Rule which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in several states. Environmental groups and leaders of Alaska Native tribes with cultural ties to the Tongass National Forest — the country's largest national forest — are raising alarms about the plan. The vast temperate rainforest covers 17 million acres and is also the nation's largest stand of old-growth trees, many of which are at least 800 years old. Advocates warn that road construction and increased commercial logging threaten subsistence hunting, plant harvesting, and fishing. We'll talk with tribal leaders and others about what's at stake in Tongass and the future of forest management.

This week on Public Lands News, we're covering staffing crises, forest protections, and union victories, including:National Park Service Staffing Crisis continues — closures, delayed responses, and what it means for visitorsUSDA Move to Rescind the Roadless Rule (21-day comment period) — with Corey Fisher, Trout UnlimitedYosemite & Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park Workers UnionizeCourt Orders Closure of “Alligator Alcatraz” ICE Detention Center in the EvergladesSubscribe to our newsletter for in-depth coverage and extra stories we don't have time for on the podcast: ⁠⁠theoutdoorminimalist.com⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel (⁠⁠@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠) so you don't miss the launch of our new Ecocide series on September 8.Have tips, testimonials, or insights on public land changes? Submit them through our Google Form (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/JwC73G8wLvU6kedc9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Sources referenced in this episode:National Parks Conservation Association: https://www.npca.org/articles/10343-shuttered-visitor-centers-closed-campgrounds-slower-emergency-response USDA / Roadless Rule:USDA Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in Roadless Rule Rescission: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/27/secretary-rollins-opens-next-step-roadless-rule-rescissionRoadless Rule Impact Map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7308297f88484984a5ee5bcf2d5ae6b4/NFFE / National Park Unionization: https://nffe.org/press-release/workers-at-yosemite-sequoia-kings-canyon-national-parks-organize-a-union-under-nffe/‘Alligator Alcatraz' Must Close, But the Fight Isn't Over: https://grist.org/indigenous/alligator-alcatraz-must-close-but-the-fight-isnt-over/

In this newscast: The Juneau School District Board of Education is fast tracking a move to restore universal free breakfast for K-12 Students; The Roadless Rule, the rule that protects more than half of the Tongass National Forest from road development, is on the chopping block again; Alaska Native filmmaker and artist Mary Goddard is in Haines filming part of a documentary that features her eating only Native foods for three months; A federal trial began Monday in Anchorage for a class-action lawsuit against the Alaska Office of Children's Services, or OCS. The lawsuit on behalf of all kids in OCS custody

Adam Bronstein has been with Western Watersheds Project since 2020 and is the Oregon Director for the organization. Adam grew up exploring the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, and received a BS from SUNY ESF in Syracuse, NY in Environmental Studies and Geographic Information Technologies.He discussed the parameters of the Roadless Rule, explained specifics on protections for Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs), impacts logging, grazing and outdoor recreation takes on roadless areas, and the ways you can protect lands near you. Western Watersheds Press ReleaseUSDA Press Release on Roadless RuleRoadless Rule Maps & Litigation@westernwatersheds@thewolfconnectionpod

Nancy Churchill makes the case for repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule, arguing it harmed Washington's timber communities and worsened wildfire risk. She also urges opposition to HR 3930. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-reclaiming-our-forests/ #RoadlessRule #ForestManagement #WashingtonState #LoggingJobs #HR3930 #PublicLands #WildfireRisk #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric

In this episode, we cover two urgent and unfolding stories:The Trump administration's rollback of safeguards in the Western Arctic with Andy Moderow from the Alaska Wilderness LeagueThe USDA's plan to rescind the Roadless Rule with Jamie Ervin from Outdoor AllianceThese changes could open millions of acres of public lands to industrial development. But there's still time to take action.Make a comment on development in the Western Arctic: https://alaskawild.org/Write to lawmakers about the Roadless Rule: https://www.outdooralliance.org/roadlessWant more updates?Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the full public lands news roundup delivered straight to your inbox:

The Roadless Rule is a U.S. Forest Service regulation that protects inventoried roadless areas from certain timber activities and construction within the national forest system, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The rule has been in effect since 2001, but U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced recently the Trump administration plans to rescind the rule. We learn more about how the regulation affects Oregon and its forests from Travis Joseph, the president and CEO of the American Forest Resource Council, and Steve Pedery, the conservation director of Oregon Wild

The Trump administration recently announced its plans to repeal a 20 year-old policy that prevented road construction and logging on some federal public lands. The Roadless Rule applies to 6 million acres in Montana.

Roadless Rule rescinded to help with firefighting and timber harvesting. High hog numbers should mean continued low pork prices for consumers. Changing food consumption trends.  What's it take to be a Certified Crop Adviser?  USDA is reopening some livestock imports from Mexico.

The Trump Administration has announced it seeks to revoke the “Roadless Rule,” the 2001 regulation limiting U.S. Forest Service activities in unroaded areas of our National Forests. Guests Kimberly Baker of the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) and Scott Greacen of Friends of the Eel River join the program to discuss the history and purpose behind defending roadless areas and what this new attack on our public lands means for clean water, fish and wildlife, and recreation.More information on the history of the Roadless Rule can be found here.Support the show

On this Fourth of July summer weekend edition, Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman break down the latest upbeat news from the U.S. Congress where Sen. Mike Lee's public lands liquidation language failed to pass. The Minnesota DNR also is requesting comments on lowering the walleye limit from 6 to 4. Then Valerie […] The post Episode 547 – Public lands win, roadless rule, tasty (?) rusty crayfish, ICAST preview, Asian carp appeared first on Outdoor News.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

A recent decision may give land managers more tools to reduce wildfire risk on millions of acres.

How Norway Achieved a Nearly 100 Percent Recycling Rate. That story and more on H2O Radio's weekly news report. Headlines: The Trump administration announced it was rescinding the “Roadless Rule” that stops some National Forest land from being developed. For the first time, scientists have observed whales that live in the Salish Sea “allokelping.” Relief from achy joints or a headache might soon come from plastic waste. Would you recycle a bottle if it entered you into a lottery to win $1,000?

Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman talk about the eight new counties banning feeding and baiting, plus status of chronic wasting disease meetings in southeast Minnesota. Roy Heilman joins the show to promote canoeing opportunities for Minnesotans outside the BWCA, as in the state's many remote and incredibly fishable rivers. Tim Lesmeister and […] The post Episode 546 – CWD zones, canoeing MN rivers, roadless rule, Wis. sharptails, greatest guitarists appeared first on Outdoor News.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

This week John looks at how bike categories have grown ever blurrier, to the consumer's benefit. Patrick examines the repeal of the Roadless Rule and what that means for wild spaces.

AgNet News Hour: Joel Allen Talks West Side Farming, Water, and Raising an NFL Quarterback Today's episode of the AgNet News Hour dives into California's pressing ag issues, with a mix of heart and humor, as hosts Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill welcome Fresno County farmer Joel Allen to the show. Allen, who farms 3,000 acres near Firebaugh, shares a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what it takes to run a successful West Side operation—growing pistachios, cantaloupes, corn silage, and grains. With a career that started in 1987, Allen reflects on how drastically water availability has changed over the decades. “Back then, we didn't have any issues. Today, it's a man-made drought,” he says, pointing to the political and regulatory roadblocks that have made water access a constant battle for growers. The conversation also highlights Joel's new venture into silage corn for Producers Dairy, and why he's moved away from cotton due to market challenges. He emphasizes the growing importance of smart crop rotation, dependable labor contractors, and adjusting to the rising costs of freight and inputs. But it's not all business. Joel Allen is also the father of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen—and listeners get an inside look at how the NFL star's small-town upbringing, hard work on the farm, and Friday night lights in Firebaugh shaped his path to professional football. Joel offers sincere advice to farm families raising student-athletes: “Bloom where you're planted. Spend time with your kids. Teach them to chase their passion.” Also in today's show: discussion around the rollback of the USDA's 2001 Roadless Rule and what that could mean for wildfire prevention and timber access across 59 million acres of forest land—including 4.4 million in California. Listen to the full episode now at AgNetWest.com or subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite platform.

In this newscast: The Coalition for Education Equity is preparing to sue the state over what it says is inadequate funding for public schools in Alaska; The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to rescind the Roadless Rule yesterday,; Tongass Voices: Olga Sofia Lijó Seráns on a Juneau bookstore's 50-year legacy; A new federal report says the group overseeing the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline System needs to update its operations