Podcasts about The Wildlife Society

Join host Bob St.Pierre as he visits with CEOs Patrick Berry (Backcountry Hunters & Anglers), Ted Koch (North American Grouse Partnership), and Ed Arnett (The Wildlife Society) for an engaging roundtable discussion. Discover their favorite bird dogs, delve into Aldo Leopold's timeless quotes, and explore the intersection of conservation and personal passions. Episode Highlights: • BHA's Berry explains his affinity for English Springer spaniels and how the breed's personality matches his own. Berry also offers an interesting perspective on social media through the lens of a famous Leopold quote about hunting. • Koch recounts the North American Grouse Partnership's roots in falconry, then he and St.Pierre riff on the “magic” that exists in training a pointing dog and raptor to work together as a hunting team. • Arnett talks about Aldo Leopold's role in The Wildlife Society's creation and how so much of Leopold's writing is still used today by wildlife professors in universities across the country training biologists in non-profits and agencies. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive on coal in Alberta, with a conversation with biologist and environmental scientist Lorne Fitch!Lorne has been following the impact of coal mining in Alberta for the last 50 years and for his work on conservation he has been part of three Alberta Emerald awards, an Alberta Order of the Bighorn Award, and a Canadian Environmental Gold Award, with additional recognition from The Wildlife Society, the Society for Range Management, the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and the Alberta Wilderness Association. Lorne lives in Lethbridge, Alberta.So while the UCP are certainly trying to paint a picture for Albertans that coal can and will be mined safely, Lornes research and experience tells a very different story! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!Julie Thorstenson is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation and the Executive Director of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. Julie's deep connection to the land began in her youth, growing up on her family's ranch in South Dakota, where she developed a love for nature that would shape her career. Now, she works tirelessly to ensure that Tribal Nations are included in wildlife conservation efforts and advocates for more equitable funding for tribal fish and wildlife programs.Highlights:How traditional ecological knowledge complements Western science in wildlife management?A look at the challenges Tribal Nations face in conservation, particularly around funding inequities.What is the Recovering America's Wildlife Act and why it is crucial for tribes, the environment, and biodiversity?What You Can Do to Help:Sign petitions supporting the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) to ensure tribes receive equitable funding for conservation efforts.Contact your representatives and ask them to support the Recovering America's Wildlife Act to boost conservation funding for Tribal Nations and other local wildlife programs.Educate yourself on the diversity of Tribal Nations and their unique roles in conservation. Every tribe is different, and understanding their individual needs is crucial to supporting their efforts.Build relationships: Don't assume the answers; instead, ask questions and listen to understand the barriers tribes face in accessing resources for conservation.Resources Mentioned:Native American Fish and Wildlife Society: An organization providing technical assistance and policy support to Tribal Nations engaged in fish and wildlife conservation. Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA): A bipartisan bill that aims to allocate $1.4 billion to states and tribes for wildlife conservation.  America the Beautiful Challenge Grants: Collaborative grants supporting conservation projects that span large landscapes, including Tribal-led initiatives.  Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that! What difference for the world are you going to make today?

Wood turtles are native to much of our state, but like many species, their survival is facing multiple challenges. Susquehannock Wildlife Society in Harford County is working with the Maryland Zoo and the state Department of Natural Resources to protect the future of the wood turtle. Scott McDaniel, president of the Susquehannock Wildlife Society, and John Garrison, conservation director, explain how radio telemetry helps them find and protect turtle nests.  Links:Video: Radio telemetry processVideo: Wood turtle stomp behaviorWood Turtle Research RecapDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Melissa Groo is an American conservation photographer and writer. She is a Sony Artisan of Imagery, an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, an advisor to the National Audubon Society on photography content and ethics, and a contributing editor to Audubon magazine.Her work has also appeared on the covers of Smithsonian, Natural History, Living Bird, and Outdoor Photographer magazines and in publications such as National Geographicand National Wildlife.Melissa has been awarded the “Jay N. Ding Darling Memorial Award for Wildlife Stewardship Through Art,” from The Wildlife Society, the Audubon Connecticut's Katie O'Brien Lifetime Achievement Award and NANPA's Vision Award among others.She's a passionate advocate for wildlife and has been fighting to raise awareness about the unethical nature of photo game farms. She lives in Ithaca, New York, USA.Notable Links:Melissa Groo WebsiteMelissa Groo InstagramThe Ugly Truth About the Wild Animals of Instagram | Rolling Stone April 24, 2024International League of Conservation Photographers*****This episode was brought to you by Luminar Neo.Powered by AI technologies, Luminar Neo streamlines the editing process and provides everything you could possibly need to get photos that will look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for both hobbyists and pros and includes cutting-edge editing tools – all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app.Luminar uses generative AI to intelligently analyze your photos and erase distracting elements in your compositions, add realistic objects that seamlessly blend into the background, or expand the frame in any direction. If that's not your thing, Luminar is still one of the most powerful photo editors for natural and realistic images too. Luminar Neo has all the features you need to enhance your images with precision and ease.You can use Luminar Neo as a standalone app on your PC or Mac computer or as a plugin for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, so you can keep your existing workflow.Learn more about Luminar Neo and how it can amplify your creative vision for your photos  by visiting skylum.com.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

The conversation with Tom Opre revolves around the importance of modern wildlife management and the need for education about conservation. It highlights the urbanization of society and the disconnect between people and the land. The conversation also touches on the role of hunters in conservation and the adverse effects of misinformation. Tom discusses the Shepherds of Wildlife Society and their mission to educate the world about wildlife management. He emphasizes the value of wildlife and the need to conserve it for the survival of humanity. The conversation also explores the issues of land reform and land ownership in Scotland. The conversation explores the conflict between urbanized elite rewilders and landowners in Scotland, specifically focusing on the management of grouse moors and the planting of trees. The film 'The Last Keeper' delves into the complex issues surrounding land ownership, conservation, and wildlife management. It highlights the challenges faced by gamekeepers and their families, who are ostracized and threatened by rewilders. The film also addresses the right to roam law in Scotland, which allows anyone to access private land. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding different perspectives and working together for the conservation of wildlife and the environment. Cover Art photo credit: Tony Bynum @shepherds of Wildlife Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support black footed ferret conservation by following this link! 50% of proceeds will be donated directly to the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation for ferret conservation projects! This week we get to learn from Dr. Julie Thorstenson at EarthX 2024 in Dallas Texas. Julie is a wildlife biologist, member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation, Lakota, and executive director of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. Her work as executive director assists Native American and Alaska Native Tribes with the conservation, protection, and enhancement of their fish and wildlife resources. Nature sounds recorded by Microsoft Sam on FreeSounds.org

Welcome back to the second part of our coverage of the inaugural Wyoming Sportsperson Conservation Forum! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the topic of Celebrating Our Hunting Heritage with Joshua Coursey as the moderator. If you missed the first part, we previously featured insightful discussions with Christine Peterson and Alex Livingston, who shared their unique perspectives on wildlife and hunting traditions. In this second part, we are excited to highlight Charlie Booher. Charlie is a professional member of the Boone and Crockett Club and a consultant at Watershed Results. He has an impressive background in government relations and brings a wealth of experience to the table. Growing up hunting, fishing, camping, and paddling with his family in Michigan and Wisconsin, Charlie's passion for the outdoors is evident. His positions with The Wildlife Society, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, and Michigan United Conservation Clubs have further solidified his expertise. Mark your calendars for the next Wyoming Sportsperson Conservation Forum, tentatively set for May 22nd, 2025 (watch for news confirming date). This is an event you won't want to miss, as we continue to celebrate and preserve our rich hunting traditions.   Additionally, this episode features a short Q&A session with some of the public.  Stay tuned, subscribe to our podcast for updates, and follow us on social media to stay connected with the latest in Wyoming's conservation initiatives. Find more on this years event here. Don't miss out on furthering the journey with Wild Things & Wild Places. Become a member of the Muley Fanatic Foundation and help make a difference. Join an organization that gets things done. Find out more here.  

You get a beaver, you get a beaver, you get a beaver! After a hiatus filled with moving, snowstorms, vacations, and another surgery WE ARE BACK, and you do not want to miss this inuendo-filled episode about America's largest rodent. This episode is filled with some amazing facts, beaver bummers, merkin talk, and even zombies. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastLinks We Discussed:https://beaversnw.org/https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/The-Beaver-Restoration-Guidebook-v2.02_0.pdfhttps://youtu.be/APLz2bTprMASources Cited:Doronina, Liliya, et al. “The Beaver's phylogenetic lineage illuminated by Retroposon reads.” Scientific Reports, vol. 7, no. 1, 3 Mar. 2017, https://doi.org/10.1038/srep43562. Egly, Rachel M., and Eric R. Larson. “Distribution, habitat associations, and conservation status updates for the pilose crayfish Pacifastacus gambelii (Girard, 1852) and Snake River pilose crayfish Pacifastacus connectens (Faxon, 1914) of the western United States.” PeerJ, vol. 6, 27 Sept. 2018, https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5668. Goldfarb, Ben. “Beavers Are the Ultimate Ecosystem Engineers.” Sierra Club, 3 July 2018, www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2018-4-july-august/feature/beavers-are-ultimate-ecosystem-engineers. Goldman, Jason. “Once Upon A Time, The Catholic Church Decided That Beavers Were Fish.” Scientific American, 23 May 2013, www.scientificamerican.com/blog/thoughtful-animal/once-upon-a-time-the-catholic-church-decided-that-beavers-were-fish/#:~:text=Since%20the%20semi%2Daquatic%20rodent,a%20fish%20for%20dietary%20purposes. Horn, Susanne, et al. “Mitochondrial genomes reveal slow rates of molecular evolution and the timing of speciation in Beavers (castor), one of the largest rodent species.” PLoS ONE, vol. 6, no. 1, 28 Jan. 2011, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014622. Kitchener, Andrew. Beavers. Whittet, 2001. Learn, Joshua. “Beaver Dams Control Nitrogen Flow in Northeastern Rivers.” The Wildlife Society, 19 Nov. 2015, wildlife.org/beaver-dams-control-nitrogen-flow-in-northeastern-rivers/. “N. America's Earliest Beaver Found Near Dayville.” KTVZ, 19 Sept. 2011, web.archive.org/web/20110925014013/http:/www.ktvz.com/news/29230615/detail.html. Rozell, Ned. “Beavers Not Always to Blame for Beaver Fever.” University of Alaska Fairbanks, 19 Aug. 2021, www.uaf.edu/news/beavers-not-always-to-blame-for-fever-8-19-21.php. Tyrrell, Ethan. “How 200,000 Beavers Took over Part of Argentina.” Cracked.Com, Cracked.com, 24 Jan. 2022, www.cracked.com/article_32484_how-200000-beavers-took-over-part-of-argentina.html. “Why Super-Sized Beavers Went Extinct: Earth.” EarthSky, 2 June 2019, earthsky.org/earth/why-giant-beavers-went-extinct/. Wright, Samantha. “Parachuting Beavers into Idaho's Wilderness? Yes, It Really Happened.” Boise State Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio, 14 Jan. 2015, www.boisestatepublicradio.org/environment/2015-01-14/parachuting-beavers-into-idahos-wilderness-yes-it-really-happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a special guest, Remington Bracher, a fourth-year conservation biology student at the University of Alberta. Growing up in a hunting family, Remington has become an avid hunter, angler, and registered trapper. His lifestyle has heavily influenced his academic and career goals.As the current Student Director of The Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Remington has started the ACTWS Post-secondary Hunting Mentorship Program, where 55 students got to participate in their first hunting experience. In his spare time, he volunteers for the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association and The Parkland Pintails Chapter of Delta Waterfowl.Tune in to the latest episode as Remington shares his journey and experiences as a conservation biology student, hunter, and mentor! Find Remington at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remingtonbracher/Find the ACTWS at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactws/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theactwsWebsite: https://www.actws.ca/Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/

Reducing negative impacts associated with wildlife is a common concern of many residents of New York's Hudson Valley. In this first part of an informative discussion, we explore how to peacefully coexist with black bears, white-tailed deer, and coyotes. White tail deer are becoming a more common issue in rural and suburban communities with deer/vehicle collisions and their over-abundance is often associated with damage to forests and gardens. Black bears frequently have been regarded by humans as nuisances, but the reality is that they tend to steer clear of humans, unless food (often garbage) is left around for their perusal. Coyotes also have a reputation for targeting pets in the Hudson Valley. In reality, they view dogs as competitors within their territory and thus small dogs should be kept on a leash to minimize contact with coyotes. Learning about these animals and their behaviors can help us understand how to peacefully co-exist with them and learn how to control any damage created by their presence. When residents need help with their non-human neighbors, licensed wildlife control operators can help. Learn about the on-line training that is available to become a wildlife control operator and some of the issues they encounter. Paul Curtis is a Professor and Department Extension Leader focused on Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He joins the Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley podcast team in an enlightening discussion about living with wildlife in New York State. Paul obtained his Ph.D. in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1990. He is a co-author of the National Wildlife Control Training Program, and a Certified Wildlife Biologist® with The Wildlife Society. During the past 30+ years, Paul has provided leadership for the Wildlife Damage Management Program at Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He has published more than 80 papers dealing with the management of human-wildlife interactions. His research interests have included resolving wildlife conflicts in suburban, forested, and agricultural landscapes, wildlife fertility control, and managing community-based wildlife issues. He is currently working on methods to better monitor deer impacts to forest regeneration and enhance biodiversity. Listen to the first of a two-part discussion about living with other wildlife on the podcast, Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley. Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Guest: Paul Curtis Photo by: Cornell University Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski Resources

Listen, follow and share with your community.  HOWL got to chat with Tom Opre, a visionary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, communicator and leader of the "Shepherds of Wildlife Society".  Tom has decades of encounters where hunting, wildlife, conservation and social issues converge. His team presents educational and compelling stories through powerful visual communication. Mike and Tom talk extensively about the need for hunting as a conservation tool, as well as the need for the hunting community to talk with and gain alignment from non-hunters. We dig into the meaning and threat of "reWilding" and how wildlife and ecosystems may suffer the most if human participation is removed from our natural world.   Listen, follow and share with your community.  Shepherds of Wildlife / Instagram The Last Keeper  Killing the Shepherd  HOWL for Wildlife / Instagram  #rewilding #trophyhunting #wildlifemanagement #wildlife #society #wilderness #hunting #sustainability #wildgame #humanity #thelastkeeper #killingtheshepherd #howl #conservation #africa #northamericanmodel   

Matt Rinella was invited to speak at the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2024 annual conference. The theme of this conference was, "Cultivating Respect for Nature without Destroying What We Seek". This is bootleg recording of his lecture.

In this expert-heavy episode, I find myself a bit out of my league as we poke through some heavy topics. Recorded at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake, we discuss a wide variety of topics from wolf management, mule deer conservation, public perceptions versus reality in wildlife management, ballot box biology, and a host of other hot button talking points. Jim Heffelfinger is the Wildlife Science Coordinator with the Arizona Fish & Game, Author of the book "Deer of the Southwest," and world-renowned research scientist. His expertise is tapped by multiple agencies and hunting platforms, and for good reason. Ed Arnett is the CEO of The Wildlife Society, a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professor, writer, and hell of an articulate guy who knows what he stands for. Like Heffelfinger, he brings serious expertise both as a hunter AND biologist for some unshakeable credibility on these subject matters.   Ike Eastman, owner of Eastmans Journals, has a lifetime of hunting, hunting media, dedicated conservation work, and has helped build one of the strongest brands in the industry. One of my favorite things about Ike is his unwavering commitment to results-oriented conservation, and how down to earth he is despite the big brand name.  Jim Heffelfinger on Instagram Ed Arnett on Instagram Ike Eastman on Instagram Wildlife Society Website Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/  -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://www.silencercentral.com/ They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Hoffman Boots - Best hunting boots you'll ever own. Specifically, check out the Hoffman Explorers, hands down the finest mountain boot for Western big game on the planet, I guarantee it! Use promo code “HUNTSMAN10” for 10% off! https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots Spypoint Cameras - as a trail camera junkie, I am fairly picky about my cameras. Whether setting cell-cams around the property or regular cameras in the backcountry, Spypoint has delivered! Excellent photo quality, video, functionality, and my favorite part… Easy to use! Check it out at Spypoint.com! Savage Arms - Don't skimp on your next big game rifle. Savage Arms has redefined high-performance rifles built specifically for guys and gals like us! Check out the 110 with Accu-Trigger, I promise you won't regret it. www.savagearms.com Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at www.barnesbullets.com Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com  

This week, we are talking about the increase of hunters in the West, the increase in population in the Western states, and what it means for the future of wildlife and their habitats. Also, we talk about some of the friction between non-resident and resident hunters. In Washington, the bill to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right is making progress. The bill passed out of the Ag committee and moved onto the Rules committee. In Utah, seven different structures were recently completed to help fish and wildlife in the state. The TRCP recently posted a call to action to comment on the new U.S. Forest Service amendments to their nationwide management plans, particularly the promotion of old-growth forest conditions. An interesting article recently published by the Wildlife Society summarized a research project trying to understand how widespread the impacts of Renewable energy could be from analyzing carcasses or birds found at Solar and wind farms. Read about Washington's right to Hunt and Fish here https://www.howlforwildlife.org/wa_right_to_hunt_fish Contact info for WA Senate Rules Committee https://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx Read the TRCP post on Forest Management here https://www.trcp.org/2024/01/23/weigh-in-on-forest-management-to-support-hunting-and-fishing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Opre is a renowned figure in the world of wildlife conservation and media. As a film director, cinematographer, television producer, and past president of the Professional Outdoor Media Association, Tom has dedicated his life to educating the public about the crucial intersection of wildlife conservation and stewardship. Tom has had an extraordinary journey, from producing award-winning television shows, like the highly acclaimed "Eye of the Hunter" on NBC Sports, to directing feature documentaries. Tom's commitment extends beyond the camera. As the executive director of Shepherds of Wildlife Society, he is at the forefront of global wildlife conservation efforts, advocating for sustainable habitat stewardship and raising awareness through his work on various non-profit boards, including African Children's Schools. https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org/ The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Chad Ellis is the CEO of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT), which is one of the nation's leading ag-focused conservation organizations. TALT's mission is “to conserve the Texas heritage of agricultural lands, wildlife habitats, and natural resources,” but at its core, TALT's work is built on the foundation of long-term, trusting, mutually respectful relationships. - Given the small proportion of public lands in Texas compared to other western states, much of the responsibility for landscape-scale ecological health falls on the shoulders of private landowners. And since 2007, TALT has helped these landowners find ways to not only protect their family legacies, but to improve the overall quality of grasslands, water, air, and wildlife for all Texans. - Chad was raised in rural Texas, and from a very early age, he felt a deep connection to land, agriculture, and wildlife. While his entire career has been devoted to thoughtfully and effectively stewarding natural resources, you'll quickly realize that at his core, Chad is a relationship builder. During his tenures at the NRSC, the Noble Research Institute, and now as the leader of TALT, Chad has implemented many cutting-edge conservation solutions– but, as you'll hear him explain, none of these projects would be successful without solid, trusting relationships between all stakeholders. - Longtime listeners will recognize Chad from an earlier appearance on Mountain & Prairie– back in 2023, he was one of the panelists in an episode called “Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State,” which was recorded live at the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society's annual meeting. In this episode, we dig more into Chad's personal and professional journey in conservation– why he has devoted his career to such a challenging-yet-critical cause, and how he approaches his work from both practical and philosophical perspectives. We discuss his love of entrepreneurial approaches, his leadership style, mentors, the storied legacy of TALT's founder Blair Fitzsimons, supporting the next generation of conservationists, his favorite books, and much more. - If you haven't already, I'd encourage you to check out TALT's website and follow its work on social media– TALT is a constant source of inspiration for me and all of the Western conservation community. Thanks for listening! --- Texas Agricultural Land Trust Chad on LinkedIn Chad's first M&P appearance: Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State TALT on Instagram Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/chad-ellis/ Ed's upcoming Rogue River Trip --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:30 - Where Chad grew up 7:45 - Chad's work with PERC 10:15 - Where Chad's entrepreneurial background came from 16:15 - How Chad moved up in the NRCS ranks 18:45 - Chad's time with Mobil Foundation 21:45 - Chad's personal vision 24:30 - Chad's motivation to strengthen people's connection to the land, instead of just supporting the land itself 27:15 - How Chad hires for a passionate team 29:15 - Chad's work securing federal funding 32:45 - How Chad thinks about failure 34:45 - How Chad presented his vision for TALT to an already accomplished director, Blair Fitzsimons 40:30 - Chad's goal to support the next generation of conservationists 44:30 - How Chad interprets the threats facing conservation in Texas 51:30 - How Chad prioritizes his allocation of resources 58:45 - Exploring Chad's level of patience, as well as the various ways that people learn and work 1:03:30 - The importance of relationships 1:07:45 - Chad's book recommendations 1:09:15 - Chad's parting words of advice --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Summary In this episode, host Elaine interviews Ed Arnett, CEO of the Wildlife Society, about hunting, conservation, and the importance of knowing where our food comes from. They discuss the changing attitudes towards hunting and the role of hunters in conservation. Ed also shares the story behind his annual Beast Feast, a celebration of food and hunting heritage. They also touch on Ed's experience hosting the television show “This American Land” and the importance of running a nonprofit like a business. Discussions about Beast Feast start at the 12:00 mark! Guest • Ed Arnett, PhD: CEO of the Wildlife Society, wildlife biologist, TV show host Topics discussed • Current attitudes on conservation and hunting • Disconnect between urban folks and nature • Support for hunting as a means of food procurement • Hunters as the original conservationists • How hunters self-regulate and contribute to conservation through laws and taxes • The importance of family traditions and experiences in hunting and conservation • The history and significance of the Beast Feast • Tips for wild game cooking • Ed's experience hosting the TV show “This American Land” Key takeaways • Hunting has been a part of human existence since the beginning, and it is still supported by a majority of Americans, especially for food procurement. • Hunters have played a crucial role in conservation, self-regulating through laws and taxes, and contributing to conservation efforts through funding. • Family traditions, experiences, and a love for nature often inspire individuals to become wildlife biologists and conservationists. • The Beast Feast is a celebration of hunting heritage and a way to share the harvest with others. • Hosting the TV show “This American Land” has allowed Ed to communicate complex conservation issues in a concise and relatable manner. Notable quotes • “There can be nothing more organic than going out and harvesting your own food and procuring it with your own two hands.” - Ed Arnett • “I don't know any sporting individuals that dislike wildlife.” - Ed Arnett • “Be flexible and watch for those opportunities that are just right in front of you and land in your lap.” - Ed Arnett Entities mentioned • The Wildlife Society • Aldo Leopold • This American Land • Author Hank Shaw Keywords hunting, conservation, food, attitudes, urban, disconnect, support, organic, celebration, heritage, wildlife, family, Beast Feast, TV show, nonprofit, business

While at the Dallas Safari Club @officialdsc Convention Kyle welcomes Catherine Semcer a Dphil (PhD Student) in Biology at University of Oxford to the podcast. Catherine is incredibly knowledgeable relating to hunting in Africa. We just skim the surface on many subjects but we focus primarily on Africa. Catherine's PhD is multi-faceted and there is an emphasis on Game Rangers on the dark continent. We discuss poaching and the African wildlife model and how it differs from North America. While this podcast is Africa centric we do get a chance to discuss North America's Wildlife Management Model and if we are on track with this effective model.Catherine currently serves as a member of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCru) at the University of Oxford where she is pursuing a DPhil in Biology. She serves as a research fellow with the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and is chair-elect of The Wildlife Society's International Wildlife Management Working Group. Catherine sits on the advisory board of the Game Rangers Association of Africa, and is a member of the Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Working Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). For more on Catherine and her work visit: www.wildcru.org and www.gameranger.orgTalk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBC. Visit: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sheepbc&plan=monthlyTalk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik, Wild TV and YETI.

This is a special live episode that was recorded in Austin, Texas, in November of 2023 at the 50th Anniversary Endangered Species Act Symposium. As you may know, 2023 marked 50 years since the passing of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which is one the most influential and impactful pieces of conservation legislation in United States history. This symposium gathered together an impressive and wide range of ESA experts from governmental, non-profit, and for-profit organizations, and we spent the day discussing the ESA's fascinating and complex past, present, and future.   In this episode, we'll hear from four leaders who have worked in the trenches of conservation for decades, and each of them brings a unique perspective on both the challenges and opportunities that the ESA creates for on-the-ground conservation. The panelists are:   Gary Frazer, Assistant Director for Ecological Services at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Peg Romanik, a recently retired high-ranking attorney from the Department of Interior Jimmy Bullock, Senior Vice President at Resource Management Service LLC Leo Miranda-Castro, Former USFWS Director and current Executive Director of Conservation without Conflict All four of these distinguished panelists have worked extensively within the frameworks of the Endangered Species Act, and they bring a wealth of practical and philosophical knowledge about the ESA's impact over the past 50 years… and its expected impacts in the future. But perhaps more importantly, these four panelists helped me to appreciate the humanity behind the historic, powerful legislation– the smart, dedicated, conservation-minded leaders whose work has allowed the act to effect change and evolve over the past five decades. We covered a lot during this hour-long discussion, and highlights include: How the ESA switched from a more punitive to a more collaborative approach; concrete examples of productive, collaborative conservation; working with the extreme opinions about climate change; hopes for the future of market-incentivized species conservation; examining potential political threats to the ESA; the evolution of using the ESA for single species conservation to using it for landscape-scale conservation, advice for young people in the conservation field, and much more. This episode was the last panel discussion of the day, so if you'd like to listen to the first three panels, you can do so on this episode's webpage: www.mountainandprairie.com/esa. Those earlier sessions include discussions with everyone from one of the ESA's authors to some of today's most renowned conservation thought leaders– I really can't imagine having a more impressive group of conservation practitioners in one room. You can check out the episode notes for a link to the Symposium's program, which includes all the details of the day's event and speaker bios. And one more thing: This symposium was organized by the fellows of the James G. Teer Conservation Leadership Institute, which is sponsored by The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society. The mission of the Teer Institute is to ensure a future legacy of well-trained conservation leaders by providing professional training in leadership skills and contemporary conservation. I was so impressed with all the fellows and left this event feeling very optimistic about the future of conservation in Texas and beyond. A huge thank you to the fellows and to Dr. Roel Lopez of Texas A&M University for inviting me down to Austin to moderate this panel. It was an honor to be in the same room with all these amazingly inspiring folks. Hope you enjoy! --- Episode notes and recordings of other panels: https://mountainandprairie.com/esa James G. Teer Conservation Leadership Institute Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:00 - Introduction 10:15 - Peg describes when the ESA switched from a more punitive to a more collaborative approach 14:45 - Leo's example of good collaborative conservation 21:00 - How Gary handles extreme opinions about climate change 27:00 - Examples of Jimmy's work with the ESA that became financially sustainable 31:30 - Hopes for the future of market-incentivized species conservation 34:45 - Examining the security of the ESA 39:00 - Discussing the evolution of using the ESA for single species conservation to using it for landscape-scale conservation 44:30 - The panel's advice for young people in this field 53:15 - Wrapping up and acknowledgments --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In Episode 401 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Tom Opre - CEO/founder of Shepherds of Wildlife Society. SWS is recently know for its wildlife successful and award-winning film "Killing the Shepherd." Tom and Gabriella discuss his forthcoming film, The Last Keeper, if his organization will have any North American films in the works, the dangers of rewilding efforts, and more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Website - Shepherds of Wildlife Society Killing the Shepherd The Last Keeper Connect with Tom Opre --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss updates from across the world of waterfowl. Reports are emerging of minor avian flu outbreaks across the US. What do you need to know? How have recent weather patterns influenced migration and hunting. What's behind above average duck counts in Missouri and record lows in Louisiana? Get the latest update on duckDNA, and learn about new science on the dogs of Chernobyl. Lastly, we dispel myths about HIP certification and harvest estimation.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Join us for a very passionate part 1 of our discussion on coyotes! In this episode we discuss some coyote basics and just a few of the things that make them so badass.Find us on all the things! linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed:https://projectcoyote.org/https://www.predatordefense.org/coyotes.htmhttps://urbancoyoteresearch.com/ Sources Cited:Black, Riley. How Extinction Changed the Coyote, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2016, blogs.scientificamerican.com/laelaps/how-extinction-changed-the-coyote/. Bryant, Charles, and Josh Clark. “How Coyotes Work.” Stuff You Should Know, iHeart Media, 21 Oct. 2022, https://stuffyoushouldknow.com/episode/how-coyotes-work/. Calfa, John, and Stephen Rivera. The Wolf Connection, 17 June 2022, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-80-project-coyote-promoting-compassionate-conservation/id1521180246?i=1000566875778. “Coyote.” Project Coyote, 31 May 2023, projectcoyote.org/carnivores/coyote/#kill. Draheim, Megan M. “Why Killing Coyotes Doesn't Make Livestock Safer.” Scientific American, 31 May 2017, www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-killing-coyotes-doesn-rsquo-t-make-livestock-safer/. Flores, Dan. Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History. Basic Books, 2017. Goldman, Jason G. “Urban Coyote Evolution Favors the Bold.” Scientific American, 11 Apr. 2019, www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/urban-coyote-evolution-favors-the-bold/. Kobilinsky, Dana. “To Chart Coyotes' Expansion, Study Looks Back 10,000 Years.” The Wildlife Society, 8 Jan. 2023, wildlife.org/to-chart-coyotes-expansion-study-looks-back-10000-years/. Meachen, Julie A., et al. “Ecological changes in coyotes (canis latrans) in response to the ice age megafaunal extinctions.” National Academy of Science, vol. 9, no. 12, 2014, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0116041. Terry, Lynne. “State Wildlife Officials Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Land.” Oregon Capital Chronicle, 19 Sept. 2023, oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/09/19/state-wildlife-officials-ban-wildlife-killing-contests-on-public-land/#:~:text=The%20rule%20makes%20it%20%E2%80%9Cunlawful,New%20Mexico%2C%20Vermont%20and%20Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

READ https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/post/bird_dog_mule_talk LISTEN to A Break in the Action Podcast featuring Durrell Smith, Charlie Jordan and Reid Bryant | Ryan Doughty ​​https://www.abreakintheaction.com/podcast/episode/7a78f6fd/best-quail-gun-a-panel-discussion-with-reid-bryant-durrell-smith-and-charlie-jordan Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU     WELCOME DOUBLE G's Rich Boy   MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!   Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this years Learn to Hunt Upland Experience. EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe   Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

READ https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/post/bird_dog_mule_talk LISTEN to A Break in the Action Podcast featuring Durrell Smith, Charlie Jordan and Reid Bryant | Ryan Doughty ​​https://www.abreakintheaction.com/podcast/episode/7a78f6fd/best-quail-gun-a-panel-discussion-with-reid-bryant-durrell-smith-and-charlie-jordan Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU     WELCOME DOUBLE G's Rich Boy   MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!   Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this years Learn to Hunt Upland Experience. EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe   Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s

Ed Arnett of the Wildlife Society is back on the podcast and he and Todd Helms take a detailed look at the real world of Conservation Funding. This one will make some folks uncomfortable but it's an incredible conversation that runs hard into reality of wildlife funding. Todd and Ed don't pull punches and get into a seriously tough topic to tackle. If you care about wildlife and wild places this is one episode you can't miss!

LISTEN to A Break in the Action Podcast featuring Durrell Smith, Charlie Jordan and Reid Bryant | Ryan Doughty ​​https://www.abreakintheaction.com/podcast/episode/7a78f6fd/best-quail-gun-a-panel-discussion-with-reid-bryant-durrell-smith-and-charlie-jordan Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU WATCH GAME HAWKER featuring Shawn Hayes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfCaLMGmSxQ       WELCOME DOUBLE G's Rich Boy     MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!   Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this years Learn to Hunt Upland Experience. EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe   Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrell's “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s  

TSLN EP. 172 | Paying More Attention: After the GAME HAWKER screening with Shawn Hayes   LISTEN to A Break in the Action Podcast | Ryan Doughty ​​https://www.abreakintheaction.com/podcast/episode/7a78f6fd/best-quail-gun-a-panel-discussion-with-reid-bryant-durrell-smith-and-charlie-jordan Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU WATCH GAME HAWKER featuring Shawn Hayes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfCaLMGmSxQ       RIP POLISHED RUGER WELCOME DOUBLE G's Rich Boy     MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!   Check out the latest Episode with Colby Kerber and Ashley Chance as we discuss this years Learn to Hunt Upland Experience. EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrells “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s   THE SHOW DISCUSS:  AMERICAN SOIL | AMERICAN SOUL recap Hotboy/ Joker/ Ícaro in the Sandhills Hunting off horseback Bird dogs at Angola Prison Teaching cowboys Pointers in the Sandhills Working and learning Jim Lowe Mecate Rein Style- Spanish influence (Buckaroo style of cowboying- hat styles- Bastardization of the Vaquero)- call them “chinks” - summer time/hotter The use of the “Chaparral “ He has shotgun chaps- winter time How does Spanish culture contribute to inject itself into the uplands How do you figure out that style of reining? / Raul Torres Taking a horse, a prey animal, and making it a predator/ what is it that does that? (Pressure and release) Hunting in the Sandhills is very 4-dimensional  Why can't we shoot hen pheasants but we can shoot hen grouse Atwater's Prairie Chicken—- raising these birds in captivity (Ed) Only real bird hunters know that there are 2 extinct species of grouse  I don't want an off switch I want a battery (Matt)

Sign Up for the Learn to Hunt Experiences Here: MN- https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/Minority-Outdoor-Alliance-Adult-Learn-To-Hunt-83391?redir=1 CO- https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/Minority-Outdoor-Alliance-Adult-Learn-To-Hunt-81596 TX- (coming soon) AL- (coming soon) WI- (coming soon) SC- (coming soon) Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU     MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!  We will be in 6 states this year:  Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Texas, Alabama, and Colorado.  So check out the links in the show notes to find out more information on events, locations, and times.  EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrells “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s  

Subscribe to the Original Dogman Substack Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU     MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!  We will be in 6 states this year:  Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Texas, Alabama, and Colorado.  So check out the links in the show notes to find out more information on events, locations, and times.  Current dates and locations at the links below: (TBD) EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information  https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/   And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate   THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/   TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrells “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance    Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s   THE SHOW DISCUSS: “My soul is imprinted with the yearning to be more Just as a flower bends toward the sun, I bend toward the lure of spirit. In my heart I am restless, for I know I am called to the greatness of my true being. Let me not tarry in my weaker places.” -Marianna Williamson (follow on Substack) Hunting and conservation has taken me to places that have exposed and challenged the greatness of my being and my awareness of the presence of a higher Being. As the flower bends toward the sun, we too should bend toward the vibrancy of our calling.  Honor that call by responding to it. I was just on the phone with Michael O'Casey from TRCP and Brian Grossenbacher and we all have been blessed to work and display our passions every day in nature.  Our work takes us places when, just a year ago I was in a classroom. But bending toward MY sun was what put me on a path out of the classroom and onto a journey that has truly filled my spirit, from TEACHING in a new capacity (LTH with PFQF and BHA) to Guiding hunts and TEACHING and SHOWCASING my ART, DOGS, and KNOWLEDGE to people who seek new experiences in the Deep South. I am RESTLESS- seeking to explore new types of bird dogs, planning to go to France to look at an older breed of French Pointer (we will see), and investing my passions into getting Ícaro through the NAVDHA Utility Test down the road.  My Sporting Life is a life of inquisition and exploration and I am grateful and blessed for that.

BUY Cries of the Savannah HERE Read the PRESS RELEASE HERE Visit the TSLN Shop Subscribe to the BACK AT IT Newsletter  View more of our hunts on our TSLN Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/o3fRP57OemU     MINORITY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE We are looking forward to MOAFEST at McKinney Roughs Nature Park this year where we will be uniting communities for joy and conservation.  I want to express how monumental it is for MOA , Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Eukanuba Sporting Dog come together to produce such an awesome event that will bring local college and university students together with conservation professionals seeking to create new career opportunities for the next generations. Visit MOA at  https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/ to learn more about how we are Cultivating Inclusivity for a Healthier Outside  Purchase tickets to MOAFest ‘23 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park BELOW: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org/events/moafest-23 PHEASANTS FOREVER | QUAIL FOREVER Check out Upcoming “Learn to Hunt Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance for interested adult onset upland hunters looking to take their upland hunting to the next level for folks that look like you!  We will be in 6 states this year:  Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Texas, Alabama, and Colorado.  So check out the links in the show notes to find out more information on events, locations, and times.  Current dates and locations at the links below:   EADY SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Securing your family's future is easy at ESWM! We provide you with peace of mind by providing exceptional services for reasonable prices.  Estate Planning Tax Return Preparation  Tax Planning  Asset Protection Tax Controversy Visit https://www.eadysmithwm.com/ for your free consultation!  ORVIS ADVENTURES And, a great additional educational experience for sportsmen and sportswomen alike are our Sporting Life Notebook Guided Hunts.  Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Durrell Smith and staff at The Sporting Life Notebook on your wingshooting trip to Georgia's Red Hills region chasing the most noble, King Bobwhite Quail!  Experience stellar bird and dog work behind class working and field trial pointers and setters, as well as a true public lands wild bird adventure. Click BELOW to Request more information    https://www.orvis.com/durrell-smith-the-sporting-life-notebook-llc/3GSE.html On my next adventure across the country, I'll be taking those trips with the best of the outdoor and sporting industry with our Partners at Beretta USA and Benchmade Knife Company. BERETTA USA  I will be taking the 486 28 gauge back out to the sandhills soon as the season is back upon us!  I'll be hitting the Sandhills of Nebraska again for the second BHA Auctions Hunt I've been a part of with my buddy Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society. Beretta.com - The Renowned Italian Company Offering Clothing & Accessories! Click the  link below and use the BUSA Promo code: TSLN for 15% off Clothing and Accessories using code TSLN15 https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-291534-282291-147027 Check out Durrell's latest interview on the Beretta Blog https://blog.beretta.com/q-and-a-with-durrell-smith  Stay tuned for the upcoming #BerettaTribe film with featuring Durrell Smith   BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY Check out your next CSTM Knife at https://www.benchmade.com/custom-knife-builder  WATCH Durrell Smith | Benchmade Ambassador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G99qVHUmBiI STUBBEN NORTH AMERICA Although I'm not taking my horse out to Nebraska this season (likely next), I'll be packing my Stubben scout saddle anyway.  Ed Arnett has a friend with horses to loan and dogs to run when we get out there, so I'll be in good company regardless.  But what matters is my seat, and I trust that my stubben scout saddle will take me anywhere and everywhere. Check out custom saddles and equestrian accessories that bring heritage, tradition, innovation, and performance into the horseback bird dog and field trial communities of the uplands.  Check out your next saddle and request a saddle fitting at https://stubbennorthamerica.com/ And you can read about those hunt adventures from the field with my monthly articles published by Hunt & Field Magazine.  Editor and dear friend Lauren Abbott has done a fantastic job giving voice to the next generations finest writers, bird dog handlers and trainers, and historical narratives to we can all look forward to reading both in print and digitally.  So use the link to SUBSCRIBE to the digital and print editions today!      HUNT & FIELD MAGAZINE    Subscribe HERE: https://www.huntandfieldmag.com/subscribe Dakota283 Kennels D283 Promo Code GDN10 for 10% off your next Crate THE CHARLES JORDAN GROUP https://www.charlesjordangroup.com/ TSLN READING LIST FEATURES AND LINKS Cries of the Savannah Mouthful of Feathers   Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  View Durrells “Upland Hunting Elsewhere Seminar and the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 2023 Rendezvous at the link below https://youtu.be/LIgIjhmH-Gc Check out Upcoming “Explore Hunting Workshops” in partnership with Minority Outdoor Alliance  Check out the current catalog issue of Dogs Unlimited    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utm7b6DyzcQ&t=13s  

This week we're going to do a deeper dive on Grizzly Bears. Talk about recent attacks, and the increasing frequency we've been running into them. In Nevada, feral horses are in the headlines again after animal advocacy groups are mad about the conditions in which horses are gathered on public land. We continue to see changes for the 2023 hunting seasons as state game agencies account for the toll last winter took on wildlife populations. Recently, both North Dakota and Montana just announced tag reductions. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation just detailed how over 10.7 million dollars will be spent in Wyoming on wildlife and habitat projects. The Wildlife Society bulletin recently published an article talking about how there is shifting attitudes within it's membership base, particularly with the role of hunting and trapping. Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Rinella talks with Brody Henderson, Spencer Neuharth, Chester Floyd, Max Barta, Austin “Chilly” Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics include: Why we need a crafty mirror expert; how Chester budgets for jigging wraps in the family expenses; wielding the priest, aka Brody's little beating stick; rearing Atlantic Salmon in little fish raceways; a hot tip on fulfilling your college credits; when Steve got a bad grade in woodshop class; The Wildlife Society as a great and free resource for wildlife research and news; the irony of folks not actually wanting wild pigs to disappear; a grammatical correction and explanation of past participles from our very own Dr. of English, Jordan Sillars; what exactly happens during a shallow water blackout; the story behind a very old pistol with a weird trigger; our upcoming Campfire Stories #3 about the shit you found; the extinct sea creature that's a buffalo calling stone; testicles the size of a cashew; an antler velvet-lined bra for the wife; and more. Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wildlife Society is amongst the oldest and most renowned wildlife conservation organizations around the world. Launched in 1936, the organization has over 11,000 members and is actively involved in conservation science, youth engagement, environmental education and the adoption of environmental policy. In this interview, I speak to the CEO of The Wildlife Society to discuss the rich history of the organization and the great work they are doing!Think Wildlife Foundation is supporting the adoption and upscaling of alternative livelihood projects within communities living in and around India's protected areas. We hope that these projects will reduce the monetary incentives of poaching for these local communities by providing sustainable sources of income. You can support these programs by buying products directly from these communities.Support the Communities living with Wildlife: https://linktr.ee/thinkwildlifefoundation.com  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anishbanerjee.substack.com

Well ruining might be a little extreme... but there is no doubt that advancements in technology can increase hunter success and lead to less opportunity over time. This will be the topic for this week's deeper dive. A brief recap of some weekend fishing where Michael caught some big walleye and trout. Oregon House Bill 3086 has passed both the house and the senate and is currently waiting to be signed into law. The U.S. Fish Wildlife Service recently announced new hunting opportunities on three wildlife refuges while simultaneously announcing a lead tackle and ammunition ban on multiple refuges. The Wildlife Society examined two separate studies in New Mexico that are trying to determine what is causing low elk recruitment in the Southwest. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing changes to non-resident waterfowl hunting regulations to improve the quality of hunting for Kansas residents. We then Dive deep into how changes in technology drive hunting regulation changes or affect the amount of opportunity hunters have in the field. Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Hill is both a wildlife biologist and forester, having graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2022 with a degree in Forest-Wildlife Management. Hill has been in the natural resource profession for the last six years and has held a wide range of different wildlife and forestry positions with private consulting firms, non-profit conservation organizations, and state wildlife management agencies. He has worked all across Texas as well as in Louisiana, Mississippi, and even Africa. Hill holds official certifications as both an Associate Wildlife Biologist and Candidate Certified Forester under The Wildlife Society and the Society of American Foresters, respectively. He currently holds a range-management position with the East Foundation working on developing better methods for range analysis and stocking rates in South Texas ecosystems. His next career plans are to attend law school at Texas Tech University to focus in natural resource policy and law.  Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/Aptitudeoutdoor More Aptitude Outdoors here: https://bit.ly/2YLp82N Get 10% off Absolute Aid Products: https://bit.ly/3px2Jnt Discount Code: APTITUDE10

At CITES CoP 19 in Panama, Shepherds of Wildlife Society founder Tom Opre had the opportunity to speak with Environmental Journalist Emmanuel Koro regarding his concerns related to neocolonialism, human rights, and racism in CITES and how CITES decisions negatively affect indigenous rural communities throughout southern Africa.   

Climate Change Exacerbates California's WildfiresNearly all of California's landscapes are naturally fire-dependent or fire-adapted, and this beneficial relationship with fire allows ecosystems to maintain healthy functions and promotes biodiversity. However, high-intensity wildfires disrupt this relationship and cause detrimental damage to these ecosystems as wildfires impact tree regeneration, soil erosion, and water quality. According to modeling by the California Air Resources Board, climate change makes the conditions for high-intensity wildfires – like hot, dry summers – more likely. Extreme Wildfires Hurt WildlifeHigh-intensity wildfires impact wildlife. Many animals cannot move, so die in the fires. Those that can escape, by running or burrowing into the ground, face another challenge when they return: adapting to a new and changing environment. While directly measuring wildlife casualties isn't possible, emergency vets and zoos across California report dramatic increases in their wildlife patients after severe wildfires. During the 2021 fire season, the Wildlife Disaster Network through UC Davis's Veterinary Emergency Response Team cared for more than 2000 injured wildlife and pets. According to estimates by The Wildlife Society, fires the year before had killed between 300 to 600 cougars – 15% of California's cougar population.California's Plan to Increase Fire ResiliencyIn 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 85, the $536 million Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, into law to support early action and intervention against wildfires and measures to build resilient communities, restore ecological health, and fund wildfire suppression. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) manages over one million acres of land in the state – many of which are both fire-prone and vital habitats for wildlife. As a result, the CDFW plays a key role in implementing SB 85's goals. As part of that effort, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) undertook “the largest wildfire protection and resilience efforts in its history.” This new support has helped not only safeguard CDFW property, but better protect surrounding homes, communities, and wildlife habitats, as well. SB 85 also allowed CFDW to hire additional staff, afford new equipment, and start over forty new fire control projects like creating fire breaks, removing wildfire fuel, thinning overgrown vegetation, expanding livestock grazing, and more. In January 2023, the U.S. Senate also introduced the Wildfire Emergency Act. This bill has bipartisan support and aims to reduce the risks of catastrophic wildfires faced in California and across the West of the country. The $250 million act would increase forest restoration and wildfire resilience projects.Looking Forward The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in their 2023 Fire Season Outlook predicts a possible abnormal wildfire season due to mixed temperature and precipitation and flooding anomalies earlier in the year. As a result of these historic storms, critically dry fuel moisture alignments are not expected to be reached for the next four months. However, one concern is that the extreme precipitation may accelerate spring plant growth, which once the moisture disappears and heat sets in, will dry out and become additional fuel, accelerating wildfires. The impact of climate change also varies dramatically across different climates of the state with some regions expecting more extreme drier and hotter months. Wildfire season in California begins in early summer and runs through late fall. Although fire season has not officially begun, CAL FIRE has reported 196 incidents of wildfires resulting in 51 acres burnt already in 2023. As climate change intensifies California's wildfires, the work of the CDFW is even more critical because their efforts protect the health of California's ecological reserves, wildlife, waterways, and communities from the devastating effects of wildfires. About the GuestThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), formerly the California Department of Fish and Game, is focused on “improving and enhancing [its] capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling [its] public trust responsibilities for protecting and managing the state's fish and wildlife.” Chuck Bonham has served as the director of CDFW since 2011. Bonham is responsible for overseeing CDFW's wide range of projects, from preventing illegal poaching to protecting California's wildlife from human and environmental conflicts such as drought and fires.  Sources:California Department of Fish and Wildlife Home PageCDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham (ca.gov)Governor Newsom Signs Landmark $536 Million Wildfire Package Accelerating Projects to Protect High-Risk Communities | California GovernorCDFW News | CDFW Initiates Massive Wildfire Protection Effort at Wildlife Areas, Ecological Reserves Statewide2022 Fire Season Outlook (ca.gov)CA Department of Fish and Wildlife: Science: Wildfire ImpactsNational Geographic: What do wild animals do in wildfires?Sierra Club: California's Wildest Wildfire VictimsThe Wildlife Society: California Wildfires may have killed hundreds of cougarshttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/26/us/california-rain-wildfire-season-climate/index.htmlCNN: How California's recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire seasonUS Senate: Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Preparedness, Reduce Risk for Catastrophic Wildfires

This is the second of two live episodes that were recorded at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2023 annual meeting in Houston, Texas. The topic of this panel discussion was Achieving Landscape-Scale Management in a Private Land State. As you learned in the previous episode, Texas has very little public land compared to other western states, so large-landscape conservation in Texas brings with it a number of extremely unique challenges and opportunities. In this conversation, we heard from four of Texas's most respected conservation leaders– individuals who are finding ways to achieve ambitious conservation goals using their own unique skillsets and approaches. - I was joined on stage in front of an audience of nearly 600 people by Roel Lopez, Director of the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute; Chad Ellis, CEO of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust; Terry Anderson, co-founder of Conservation Equity Management and Conservation Equity Partners; and Billy Tarrant, Associate Director of Stewardship Services at Borderlands Research Institute. You can check out the episode notes for more information on each of the panelists and links to their respective bios and organizations. - As you'll hear in the conversation, there are a wide range of innovative approaches and tools– from academic to non-profit to market-based– that are allowing Texas to be a trailblazer in private lands conservation in the United States. So we had a lot to cover in this hour-long session, including: The evolution and use of conservation easements, the importance of building solid relationships with landowners, new conservation tools on the horizon, how Texas has exported is private lands conservation tools to other states, data around population growth in Texas, advice for you and aspiring conservationists, and a long list of books, podcasts, and resources that have influenced these conservation leaders. - And just before this conversation, each of the panelists did a brief presentation that summarized all of the important work they are doing in Texas. If you'd like to listen to those talks and access their Powerpoint presentations, there's a link in the episode notes. However, you don't need to listen to those presentations to get full value out of this episode– but they are there if you want to go a little deeper. - If you're interested in conservation and learning from impressive individuals who have devoted their lives to land, stewardship, and conservation, then I know you'll enjoy this episode. Once again, thanks to John Kinsey and the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society for inviting me down to Houston and for giving me the opportunity to have these meaningful conversations. Enjoy! --- Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society The Wildlife Society Panelists Bios Listen to the pre-podcast presentations Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/landscape-scale/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:00 – Introduction 5:00 – Discussing the Conservation Easement as a tool, and how it has evolved 10:30 – The importance of relationships in this work 13:30 – What new tools do we need in private lands conservation 22:00 – Discussing the private lands conservation strategies that Texas has been able to export to other states 27:15 – Whether or not the experts predicted the population numbers and growth that Texas is seeing today 29:45 – Advice for young professionals who want to become better storytellers 40:30 – The importance of building relationships with politicians for conservation work 53:00 – Books, podcasts, heroes, and other resources that have influenced the panelists 56:30 – Where the panelists find hope and motivation --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

This is the first of two live episodes that were recorded at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2023 annual meeting in Houston, Texas. The topic of this panel discussion was Equitable Access to the Outdoors, a subject that is timely and important in all areas of the West, but especially important in Texas, where 93% of the state's land is privately owned. Whether your interest is outdoor recreation, public health, climate change, or public-private conservation partnerships, the ability for people to have access to parks, trails, open spaces, and wild places is becoming more and more important with each passing year. - For this conversation, I was joined on stage by five Texas conservation innovators– folks who are working hard to ensure that Texans of all stripes have ample opportunities to spend time outside– whether in the cities or in the state's more rural areas. In order of their appearance in this conversation, we had Jaime González, Healthy Communities Director for the Nature Conservancy; Sarah Coles, Executive Director of the Texas Children in Nature Network; Immanuel Salas, Texas Parks and Wildlife's R3 Coordinator for Hunting and Shooting Sports; Neal Wilkins, President and CEO of the East Foundation; and Joseph Fitzsimons, conservationist and owner of the San Pedro Ranch. You can check out the episode notes for more information on each of the panelists and links to their respective bios and organizations. - I could've spent hours talking to each of the panelists individually, but as a group, we had a very informative and educational conversation– one that provided a different perspective from some of my past episodes that focused on equitable access. we covered a lot in this hour-long discussion, including: the importance of building thriving cities with ample parks, trails, and outdoor space; how these organizations are working to reverse some of the disheartening trends around children's health and their access to the outdoors; the importance of collaborative partnerships, the R3 program in Texas– what it is, why it's important, and how it is evolving; the role of private landowners in providing access opportunities; the importance of youth education; the role of government; public land in Texas; the need to engage with elected officials; favorite books; and much more. - I learned a lot from this conversation and was honored to share a stage with such an impressive group of people who are working so hard on this all-important issue. Click the link in your podcast player to access all of the notes and links from this episode– we've listed tons of excellent resources from this episode. - Thanks to John Kinsey and the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society for inviting me to host this event, and thank you for listening. Hope you enjoy! --- Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society The Wildlife Society Panelists Bios Full episode note and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/equitable-access/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED 3:04 - An introduction, and then Jaime discusses his work with TNC in Houston 9:25 - The quantitative way that Jaime and TNC evaluate success in connecting youth with the outdoors 11:25 - Sarah introduces Texas Children in Nature Network 15:55 - Sarah explains TCINN's partnership model 19:10 - Immanuel discusses the R3 program and its importance 26:40 - Neil introduces the East Foundation 30:55 - How the East Foundation's educational programs have shifted over time 32:10 - How Joe became involved in public lands conservation work through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission 38:55 - The panelists' experience in dealing with politics and elected officials 46:40 - The panelists discuss the importance of storytelling 58:40 - Panelists' suggestions for books, podcasts, resources to access, etc --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Welcome back to Supernatural Park! It's a new season at The Park and with it comes new creatures and new stories.  Today we're sticking close to the shores of Lake Superior to talk about the Mishipeshu, a creature from Anishinaabe culture.  Did you know before Pressie, there was the Mishipeshu? The underwater panther guards the Lake to stop humans from taking too many natural resources. Be advised to not get greedy or you'll make it angry. And remember-do not feed the wildlife!  Today's Lunch Break is brought to you by Karen Pierce Gonzalez and Tinamarie Cox. You can follow their work on Instagram at @KarenPierceGonzalez and @tinamariethinkstoomuch respectively. If you want to learn more about the Great Lakes Compact, the challenges of defending the Great Lakes, and ways you can help advocate, please visit greatlakes.org and cleanwater.org/greatlakescompact. Sources:“Anishinaabe Timeline | American Indian Resource Center | Bemidji State University.” Www.bemidjistate.edu, www.bemidjistate.edu/airc/community-resources/anishinaabe-timeline/.“Cree History.” Cree Nations Heritage Centre, www.creenationsheritagecentre.ca/cree-history.html.“Cryptid Profile: A Lake Superior Cave Monster.” THE PINE BARRENS INSTITUTE, pinebarrensinstitute.com/cryptids/2019/11/11/cryptid-profile-lake-superiors-tentacled-monster.“The Cree Indians - Their Native History and Culture.” Www.native-Net.org, www.google.com/url?q=www.native-net.org/tribes/cree-indians.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1677636972395574&usg=AOvVaw2vF34S4zx02Psa2oWNV0vc. Accessed 1 Mar. 2023.“Great Lakes Region Tribes.” Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, www.nafws.org/about/member-tribes/great-lakes-region-tribes/. Accessed 1 Mar. 2023.Hardin, Garrett. “Tragedy of the Commons - Econlib.” Econlib, 2018, www.econlib.org/library/Enc/TragedyoftheCommons.html.“The Great Lakes Compact and the Dangers of Water Diversions from the Lakes.” Clean Water Action, cleanwater.org/great-lakes-compact-and-dangers-water-diversions-lakes-0.“Ojibwe Oral Tradition | Milwaukee Public Museum.” Www.mpm.edu, www.mpm.edu/content/wirp/ICW-141.Osborne, Lindi. “Meet Mishipeshu, the Underwater Panther in Lake Superior.” Great Lakes Guide, greatlakes.guide/ideas/meet-mishipeshu-the-underwater-panther-in-lake-superior.Spiliakos, Alexandra. “Tragedy of the Commons' Impact on Sustainability Issues.” Harvard Business School Online, 6 Feb. 2019, online.hbs.edu/blog/post/tragedy-of-the-commons-impact-on-sustainability-issues.“The Underwater Panther (Great Water Lynx, Night Panther, Mishibizhiw).” Native-Languages.org, 2015, www.native-languages.org/water-panther.htm.

In this week's episode, we learn all about the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae, the wolverine, and why they're so special. Part 1: During her first research project in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Katie Moriarty thinks she might have spotted the impossible: a wolverine. Part 2: Science Journalist Katherine J. Wu interviews wildlife ecologist Katie Moriarty to find out more about these mystical wolverines. Dr. Katie Moriarty is a forest wildlife ecologist. Throughout her career, Katie has studied elusive, forest dependent species such as pollinators, mammals, and birds. She is considered a leading expert on the Pacific marten, a small mammal in the weasel family. She currently works as a senior research scientist with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) where her research focuses on balancing the needs of sensitive wildlife species and biodiversity, with the goal of conservation within managed forest landscapes. Moriarty received Associate degrees from Sierra Community College, a bachelors from Humboldt State University, and her master's and PhD from Oregon State University. Dr. Moriarty is active within The Wildlife Society, International Martes Working Group, and the IUCN Small Carnivore Group, working towards small carnivore conservation. Katie currently resides in Corvallis, Oregon with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as renowned filmmaker Tom Opre shares his films and the Shepherds of Wildlife Society that are educating decision-makers and saving the stewards of the land. "They emphasize our responsibility to be good stewards of wildlife and their habitat so wildlife will not be lost to us, our children, or our children's children." Links of Interest: https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org/ https://www.shepherdsofwildlifestore.com/ Mia's Amazon Storefront — https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaanstine WSI HEATR Gear use discount code LLCO10 – https://wsisports.com/ MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1 Self-Defense Radio Network – https://selfdefenseradio.net Mia Anstine is an outdoor writer, licensed outfitter, hunting guide, life coach, keynote speaker, and range safety officer, firearms instructor, and archery instructor. She is the founder of MAC Outdoors and Host of the MAC Outdoors Podcast.  Mia Anstine strives to encourage others to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and survive life with others in a positive way. MAC Outdoors uses affiliate links. For information on what this means, click here. Want to write to me? Mia Anstine MAC Outdoors LLC PO Box 31 Ignacio, CO 81137-0031

Catherine Semcer has worked with the Sierra Club and federal land management agencies to reduce climate, ecological, and regulatory risks to their operations.  After leaving the Sierra Club, she was part of the executive team of an NGO that provides training, advisory, and assistance services to anti-poaching units in Africa.  Now as a research fellow at the Property and Environment Research Center in Bozeman, Montana and the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, she serves on the advisory board of the Game Rangers Association of Africa.  Catherine is an expert with the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group, and the Chair-Elect of the International Wildlife Management Working Group of The Wildlife Society.  She is currently pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom where her research focuses on the contributions of the private sector to conservation in Africa.Topics Discussed: The African Model of Wildlife Conservation.BioDiversity Credits and investing in conservation.“Conservation is the business that enables all other businesses.”Giving non-consumptive users a seat at the table.The value of hunting  to conservation beyond funding.Ivory and Horn Trade.Weaponization of “Trophy Hunting”Informed and Involved on African Wildlife Conservation. Chasing Rabbits:Property and Environment Research CenterCatherine's Articles Cries of Savannah by Sue TidwellHow to Talk About Hunting with Mark DudaYou can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, host Charlie Potter talks about the Alaska Pipeline and the changes that occurred since it’s creation nearly 50 years ago. After, he discusses the wildlife society’s undermining of professional wildlife management.

* This is the month to bag a trophy mule deer and Robby Denning will tell you how * Derek Horner, writing for Outdoor Life, shares tips on tagging out on a prairie Whitetail * Dr. Edward Arnett, CEO of The Wildlife Society, previews their annual conference in Spokane, Washington * Lots of news and reports from around the nation and a doozy of a person walking the Trail of Shame www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

Sue Tidwell is the multi-award-winning author of Cries of the Savanna, winner of a Reader's Favorite Gold Medal, the Professional Outdoor Media Association's Pinnacle Award, a Kindle Book Review non-fiction semifinalist and The Wildlife Society's 2022 Conservation Education Award. An outdoorsy adventuresome type, Sue has long enjoyed capturing her escapades on paper exclusively for the eyes of family and friends. her Tanzanian safari, however, lit a fire in her gut, compelling her to share her adventure and journey of awareness with the world. Cries of the Savanna is a result of that passion. When not at the keyboard, Sue can be found pining for Africa, atop a paddle board, enjoying her grandchildren's antics, or engaged in the latest outdoor excursion with her husband Rick.

In this episode we talk with J.R. Glenn of The Kansas Chapter of the Wildlife Society.

Our guest today is Ed Arnett, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at The Wildlife SocietyEd has been a wildlife biologist, researcher, conservationist, and educator for more than 30 years. He has worked in the conservation policy and communications space in the last decade.Aha MomentThe day I truly learned that policy is vitally important for conservation and that most of what happens to ensure policies that positively impact wildlife and natural resources happens behind the scenes - where those responsible often never get any credit.  As an example, myself and several colleagues played very heavily behind the scenes of the recently passed Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill that included a first-of-its-kind pilot program dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to wildlife crossing structures…this program will help both people and wildlife, and most will never really know who helped make this happen.Favorite Aha Moment Quote: It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Harry S. Truman.Insight2GoAldo Leopold and his great concern that people would one day think breakfast comes from the grocer and heat from the furnace.Topics We DiscussedWhy should people care about wildlife biologists and their work?  Wildlife Policy and Management - why is policy important to people and wildlife?  Conservation funding and our current model of conservation in the U.S.Mediahttps://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fee.1982https://www.eenews.net/articles/sage-grouse-struggle-as-blm-and-states-search-for-answers/Books to ReadA Sand County Almanac (Outdoor Essays & Reflections) – December 12, 1986, by Aldo Leopold.Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Paperback – March 17, 2006, by Richard Louv.Next Steps To learn more about The Wildlife Society, visit their website at http://wildlife.orgYou can also learn more about The Wildlife Society on these social sites:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildlifesociety/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewildlifesocietyTwitter: https://twitter.com/wildlifesocietyLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/grp/home?gid=1704017The Outdoor Adventure Series is a podcast production of Fox Coaching, Inc.

Kelly Sorenson & The California Condor! We see the beautiful Condor soaring over the Big Sur Coast every day! This is thanks to an ongoing effort for over 25 years by Kelly Sorenson and others. In this podcast episode we speak with Kelly who has been the Executive Director of the Condor re-introduction program since its inception. We talk about DDT, Peregrine Falcons, nesting near, and not so near, getting to know birds as individuals, lead poisoning, wildfires, and much more.BEST PLACE TO FIND OUT MORE, INCLUDING FOLLOWING CONDORS ON WEBCAM. GO HERE: https://www.ventanaws.org/who-we-are.htmlThanks again to Kelly Sorenson (btw. Kelly also plays a mean Bass guitar!

In this episode we speak with Ed Arnett of https://wildlife.org/ . He is the CEO of the Wildlife Society. We talk about what it is that TWS does, a secret society of wildlife biologists, wildlife biologist training programs, copper versus lead, bad wildlife bills and much more. Learn more about TWS and their positions on different issues here:  https://wildlife.org/lead-in-hunting-ammunition-and-fishing-tackle/

Ben Masters is a filmmaker and writer specializing in wildlife and adventure stories. He is most known for directing the feature-length documentary The River and The Wall, a SXSW 2019 award winner, and for producing Unbranded, a Mountainfilm 2015 Audience Award winner. Masters studied wildlife biology at Texas A&M University and founded Fin and Fur Films, a production company specializing in short films featuring wildlife research, conservation, and activism. He is the author of two books published by Texas A&M University Press and has written for National Geographic and Western Horseman. His films have been distributed on Netflix, National Geographic, STARZ, PBS, and he has worked with The Wildlife Society, Borderlands Research Institute, YETI, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, and other great brands and NGOs. A proud Texan, Masters loves riding a good horse through new country, filming wildlife stories that have not been documented before, and using movies to help conserve wildlife and wild places.

Ed Arnett - All About Conservation - Modern Carnivore Podcast (EP:039) On this episode of the Modern Carnivore Podcast, Mark is joined by Ed Arnett.  He is an avid hunter and angler based out of Colorado.  He has been working in wildlife management for several decades.  Previously, he was the chief scientist for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.  Recently, he has had a change in profession. His current position is the CEO of the The Wildlife Society.  This organization's mission is to inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife population and habitat, through science-based management and conservation.  Wildlife professionals are people who work to ensure that the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation works.  If you are not familiar with this model make sure to check it out here.  Listen in to learn about Ed's life and the powers of conservation!   Check out more Modern Carnivore Podcast! https://modcarn.com/minority-outdoor-alliance-mcp037/ https://modcarn.com/andrew-zimmern-modern-carnivore-podcast-ep019/

When Dr. Winifred Kessler started her career in wildlife biology, field positions weren't open to women. That changed when she was doing her PhD, and she went on to have a career that straddled academic and agency life. Wini was often "the first woman" on many different kinds of jobs. She talks about what that was like, and also shares stories of the women who came before us. There was Sheila Minor Huff, who was labeled "not identified" in a photo of other scientists taken during a whale conference. Wini also tells us about Annie Montague Alexander, a sugar heiress, explorer and naturalist whose collected specimens founded the University of California Museum of Paleontology and the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. 5:00 An era of wildlife biology when field jobs weren't open to women 9:00 The gender spread is far more equitable now, and that's (gradually) being reflected in the ranks of leadership 11:00 Serving as president of The Wildlife Society 13:00 "That's the best possible thing that I can hear, you know -- that it's made a difference." 16:00 Wini's article on Sheila Minor Huff: The Hidden Heroes in North American Conservation 18:00 When you set out to research/document the rise of women in conservation... where do you even start? Many exceptional women we omitted from early records of conservation/naturalism 20:00 Flashback: There was a time when studying the classics was in vogue, and science was the “lighter material”; Men studied classics and women (with their smaller brains, you know) were OK'd to study naturalism 21:00 Women often didn't get credit for the work they did 25:00 Speaking of exceptional women in conservation history: Annie Alexander was an intrepid explorer. The sugar heiress walked 700-some miles across modern-day Kenya collecting specimens and bringing meat to her entire party most days 28:00 Female friendship makes the world go ‘round, even in Victorian times 32:00 "Let's get the stories out there." 33:00 On being the first woman in a particular role 35:00 Women often play a role in changing the culture of teams within organizations; Different styles of leadership/engagement with colleagues 39:00 "Imposter syndrome is a real thing" - women are some of the best front-line soldiers when it comes to confronting imposter syndrome in other women 42:00 If you've done good work, moved the proverbial needle, and feel good with yourself -- the satisfaction is there. What's the value of being recognized for your work?  47:00 How we present ourselves to others 49:00 "Your knowledge takes you the farthest when you can back up your ideas." 54:00 The genesis story of the Women of Wildlife group - anyone is welcome if they're willing to advance women in the profession 1:00 Volunteer leadership in conservation... "I find it very hard to say no." 1:02 Volunteer work often informs what you know for broader, professional work opportunities 1:04 With any potential volunteer opportunity, ask yourself, "Is this going to help me grow?" 1:07 What do we work on next? 1:12 "Women in Wildlife Science" anthology edited by Carol Chambers and Kerry Nicholson – Coming Fall 2022  - Pre-Order your copy here! 1:12 "Women in the Field: America's Pioneering Women Naturalists" by Marcia Bonta 1:13 Speaking of books... don't miss the Artemis book club, everyone! Currently reading: "Hunting and Fishing in the New South" by Scott Giltner. Register here! 1:15 Bass Tactics! Registration is open.

This podcast is with award-winning outdoor and conservation writer Tom E. Opre. Tom wrote conservation, environmental, and outdoor articles over 24 years while working for the Detroit Free Press. He's the host father, and his work helped propel his son down the track he follows today through the Shepherds of Wildlife Society. 

In this episode I interview Sophie Morris (@sophiemorris_18 on Instagram). Sophie is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and wildlife biology student at Texas Tech University. We discuss her journey into wildlife biology, ins and outs of studying wildlife biology in college, the importance of research experience, the Wildlife Society, recreation ecology, nature and mental health, and related topics.

The second-ever episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly! This week we catch up with the crew and see what's going on in the office. We hear some feel-good news stories from the elk woods and touch on some headlines that may affect you as a hunter. Marcus and Randy dive deep into the Public Trust Doctrine and talk about how trusts work and how Randy's expertise of trusts in the financial world helps him understand those in the wildlife world. If you want to check out the Wildlife Society's technical review of the Public Trust Doctrine you can follow this link: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploa... If you want to check out the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Elk Translocation video follow this link: https://youtu.be/ugV6l4ZAzOA Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the conversation on this weeks episode addressing feral hog elimination in the Show-Me state. With over 75 years of experience collectively, this episode provides insight and information for landowners to combat the feral hogs in Missouri.  Jason Jensen has worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation for nearly 30 years.  He currently serves as the Community and Private Land Conservation Field Chief and serves as the incident commander feral hog elimination and program supervisor for community conservation.  Travis Guerrant is the State Director for the Missouri/Iowa USDA APHIS Wildlife Services program and serves as an Incident Commander for the Missouri Feral Hog Partnership.  He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist through The Wildlife Society, and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife in 2001.  Amy Salveter has been working as a natural resource management/fish & wildlife conservation professional for over 25 years.  She is a native of the Missouri Ozarks who was fortunate to grow up on a small farm in southwest Missouri. Resources: https://mdc.mo.gov/feral-hog-sighting-damage-report Reporting Number: (573)522-4115 ext 3296

In this episode (177) Randy has a return guest, Ed Arnett, CEO of The Wildlife Society, the leading professional association of wildlife scientists, biologists, and managers. Topics covered include using communications to create advocacy for the causes of wildlife and conservation, the Wyoming Migration Initiative example, tell your own story, outreach will build support for science, disincentives for communicating science, background on TWS, great hunting information created by scientists, and a continued focus on making the great scientific work consumable and digestible for the general public concerned about wild place and wild things.

In this episode, Dawson talks with recent Arkansas Tech Fish and Wildlife Graduate Alyssa Mostrom. They talk about her undergraduate study, her experience as president of the Arkansas Tech Fish and Wildlife Society, the importance of  mental as a college student, and more!   Alyssa's email: alyssa.mostrom@yahoo.com   Dawson's email: dawsonhicks586@gmail.com   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.   And remember: Always seek understanding.   The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Recently I've noticed, and sometimes participated, in discussions about the fact that wildlife conservation can never be successful if the needs of local, indigenous peoples are not taken care of first. It becomes especially apparent when Western environmental NGOs move into Africa with poorly designed conservation programs. On my podcast we've also pointed out that hunting can provide an excellent alternative conservation approach that equally benefits both locals and wildlife.Today, I am absolutely delighted to bring you my conversation with Tom (TA) Opre, a film director, cinematographer, television producer, conservationist and the founder of “Shepherds of Wildlife Society.” We discuss his latest critically acclaimed (20 major film festival awards) feature film “Killing the Shepherd.” In it, Tom presents the incredible story of the Soli people living in Shikabeta in Zambia. The film paints a breathtaking and deeply moving story of the fight against poverty and how rebuilding the wildlife population plays a key role.In our conversation, you will not only hear some backstories about the film but also how making it triggered a chain of positive events that further supports the cause. I highly recommend listening to this podcast. And of course go buy a ticket and watch the film!Support the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tommysoutdoors See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, November 29, 2021 - What are microplastics and how are they impacting wild animals? We visit with Dr. Jennifer Sweatman who recently presented at The Wildlife Society's annual conference. She's an assistant professor of biology at Concordia College. ~~~ Friday was Native American Heritage Day, and November is Native American Heritage Month. To acknowledge the month, North Dakota Tourism prepared an essay about opportunities to learn about the region's rich indigenous heritage. We asked Christy Goulet to adapt the essay and read it for us. Christy is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and a descendant of Chief Little Shell. ~~~ There's nothing quite like chocolate. The mouth feel, the combination of bitterness and sweetness. When you think chocolate, you probably think Belgium, France, and Switzerland. How about Fergus Falls, Minnesota? We visit with Josh Mohagen of Terroir Chocolate. ~~~ Pasta is great comfort food, but too many carbs can be hard on our bodies. Four Families Pasta has a high-fiber option. We caught up with the company's treasurer, James Bowling during a Pride of Dakota event.

Episode #68 On this episode I am proud to have Jim Meacham a lifelong friend, world traveler, cartographer, and until recently head of the Info Graphics lab at the University of Oregon. We talk about Yellowstone, Mongolia, Ungulates, and some of the achievements of his former students. Jim recently retired as executive director and co-founder of the UO's InfoGraphics Lab. He also is a senior research associate in the Department of Geography. He is a former president of the North American Cartographic Information Society. His interests include map and atlas design and data visualization. Jim taught map design in the UO Geography Department. He is a co-author on the Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming's Ungulates (2018), Atlas of Yellowstone (2012), the Archaeology and Landscape in the Mongolian Altai: An Atlas (2010) and the Atlas of Oregon (2001) publications. His current projects include a revision of the second edition of the Atlas of Yellowstone. These atlas publications have received several major awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, the Association of American Publishers, and the Wildlife Society among others. The area in Africa I am trying to think of on the podcast is the Masai Mara. Great article about Jim here: https://oregonjournalismlab.com/MAPMAKER-LEAVES-WINNING-TEAM-AT-THE-HELM   Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht   #Geography #AtlasofYellowston #Archaeology #Ungulates #Podcast #Podcasting

I had a great visit with filmmaker, conservationist and friend, Tom Opre about his upcoming film, Killing the Shepherd. Tom is the founder of The Shepherds of Wildlife Society, which according to it's website, is a collective of world-renowned wildlife filmmakers, photographers, sportsmen and women, and conservationists who possess the talent, knowledge and experience to uniquely communicate the impact humanity has on animals and wildlife habitats. They are storytellers on a mission to educate others about the pressing need for modern wildlife conservation measures. Western society's disconnect with nature has resulted in a limited understanding of how human encroachment is destroying wild places and the creatures who live in them. The film is a great story of wildlife and it's relationship to the restoration of humanity in Zambia. Here's the synopsis from the web release: A remote community in Africa, led by a woman chief, attempts to break the stranglehold of absolute poverty by waging a war on wildlife poaching. For decades illegal wildlife poaching by both subsistence and bush meat gangs has led to the government declaring this community's homeland “depleted” of wildlife. The chief finds help in the form of a safari operator and they work together to bring stability to the community. But all was not well. Disease, food stability, and rampant alcoholism hamper basic needs like health care and education. Even young girls, just after reaching puberty, are sold by their parents as child brides in order to feed their family for one year. Dark forces including South African land speculators, criminal poaching gangs, and her own people conspire against the chief. Even elements from the modern world work against the chief's wishes.      Will the chief and her community see success? Here's the trailer: https://vimeo.com/473140879   Be sure to follow the work of Shepherds of Wildlife Society: https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org https://www.facebook.com/shepherdsofwildlifesociety/ https://twitter.com/wildshepherds https://www.instagram.com/shepherdsofwildlife/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oozI2LsGaWs As well as Tom's work: https://www.instagram.com/tomopreofficial    

Brandon Butler and Nathan “Shags” McLeod sit down with Tom Opre, the CEO and Founder of The Shepherds of Wildlife Society.The Shepherds of Wildlife Society™ has been created specifically to educate modern society about and reconnect it with nature. Their goal is to produce world-class educational materials utilizing dynamic video and still photography, plus mainstream documentary films showcasing the real world of wildlife around us. For More Info: https://www.shepherdsofwildlife.org/https://www.facebook.com/shepherdsofwildlifesocietyhttps://www.instagram.com/tomopreofficial/Special Thanks To CZ-USA:https://cz-usa.com/Special Thanks To Living The Dream Properties:https://livingthedreamland.com/Special Thanks To Hunting Works For Missouri:https://huntingworksformo.com/Special Thanks To Mongo Attachments:https://www.mongoattachments.com/Special Thanks To Scenic Rivers Taxidermy:http://www.scenicriverstaxidermy.com/Connect with Driftwood Outdoors:https://www.facebook.com/DriftwoodOutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodoutdoors/Email:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

This episode is sponsored by Heid Out Restaurant and Brewery and supported by iHunter App. In this episode, Mark and Curtis are joined by Dr. Adam Ford from the University of British Columbia -Okanagan. Dr. Ford is the Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Restoration Ecology, a member of the British Columbia Minister's Wildlife Advisory Council. Adam leads the Wildlife Restoration Ecology Lab at UBC in Kelowna, oversees several significant wildlife research projects and he is the faculty adviser for the UBC-O Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society and Student Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In this episode, Dr. Ford gives Mark and Curtis a crash course on how wildlife science works, how the industry of science operates, what a paper is, how scientific papers get reviewed and published, the good, the bad, and the ugly of the peer review process, how to read a scientific paper, the roles of scientists in government, academia, and the private sector and how science can change conservation. Dr. Ford also touches on the Together for Wildlife Strategy in BC with his (optimistic) outlook on how the process is going to date. The gang talks about science-based wildlife management, science versus emotion, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, fishing, what value God hunter conservationists should pray to, and the plan to get Indiana Jones on the podcast.   Sponsor: Heid Out Restaurant and Brewery Kootenay Fresh Local Legendary - Cranbrook, BC    https://www.theheidout.ca/   Supporter: iHunter App iHunter lets you see which game seasons are open where you are or where you plan to go. Right on your mobile device. https://www.ihunterapp.com/ Get a 20% discount on the Public Lands subscription at http://web.ihunterapp.com using the PROMO CODE: THCPODCAST

Statistics! Graduate school! Brown-headed cowbirds! Carter sits down with a Virginia-born, fantastic Jason Riddle. Dr. Riddle is an endowed wildlife professor at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and an award-winning faculty member in wildlife ecology with the excellence in teaching award. Jason conducts research involving National Ecological Observatory Network (also known as NEON) and upland game bird studies and advises several Wildlife Society research projects simultaneously. If you want to learn more about graduate schools and apply to them, this is the episode for you!

Matt is a wildlife ecologist and a postdoctoral fellow at Wilfrid Laurier University, working with Environment and Climate Change Canada to understand the cumulative effects of disturbance on boreal caribou in Ontario. Matt is interested in how wildlife respond to landscape change and his graduate research focused on ducks. Matt is also the current President of the Ontario Chapter of The Wildlife Society, an organization in the province that supports and promotes a network of wildlife professionals.Websites and Links mentioned:Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dysonwildlife?lang=enMatt's Website: https://mattedyson.weebly.com/Wildlife Society, Ontario Chapter: http://www.octws.ca/OCTWS Conference: http://www.octws.ca/conference.htmlThank you so much to Matt for sharing his time and knowledge with us!ELB: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/ELB Board Member Opportunities: http://www.el4biodiversity.ca/join-elb.htmlI recorded this episode on the Williams Treaty, signed in 1923 by 7 Anishnaabe First Nations. The closest community to me is the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This region is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, which they shared peacefully under the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today, it is still home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.Music by Scott Holmeshttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

Guest: Chris Smith, Lead on Coal Issues and Parks Coordinator with Canadian Parks and Wildlife Society - Northern Alberta.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Schmidt is the wolf curator at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, a position she has held since 1989.Lori received a Natural Resource Technology AAS degree and AA degree from Vermilion Community College in Ely in 1983, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Minnesota in 1994, and a Masters in Forestry from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada in 2000. Since 1990, she has been an instructor at VCC initially in Vermilion’s Environmental Studies department and by 1995, full time in the Natural Resource department teaching in NRT, Fish and Wildlife and Surveying degree programs. She retired from VCC in 2020.In 2019, VCC Foundation Board selected Lori Scmidt as the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding accomplishments and exceptional commitment to the natural resource field.In 2014, Lori received the prestigious Dr. Janet S. Boe Memorial Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the Wildlife Society. According to the Wildlife Society, she was presented the award because, “For over 30 years, Lori has worked tirelessly to coordinate between VCC and other agencies to broaden her students’ professional experience and provide hands-on labor to resource professionals throughout the state.Under Lori’s mentorship, the VCC Wildlife Club has done a substantial amount of work for the Tower/Ely DNR. She coordinates students for semi-annual brush cuts for the MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society and encourages student attendance at meetings of professional natural resource groups such as the Wildlife Society and Society of American Foresters on a regular basis. Many of her students have been top-notch wildlife management interns and many now work as wildlife staff, foresters, and conservation officers. She has been an excellent instructor, co-worker, and mentor for over 30 years, making a significant difference in natural resource science in Minnesota.”In 2001 and 2002, Lori received the Minnesota Society of American Foresters (SAF) Outstanding Service award for services and support of the State SAF chapter. By October of 2002, Vermilion’s student SAF chapter was founded as an extra-curricular partner to the SAF Accredited Natural Resource Technology program. Lori became a SAF Certified Forester in December of 2002 and served several terms on the National SAF Forest Technology Accreditation Committee as well as the Minnesota State Chair for SAF in 2011. In 2015, she was selected as a SAF Fellow. The Fellow Award is a prestigious recognition of a SAF member for long-standing service to forestry at the local, state, and national level.In addition to maintaining accreditation for the Natural Resource program in Forestry, Lori also sought accreditation for Vermilion’s NRT and Wildlife curriculum through the North American Wildlife Technology Accreditation. She served as the president of that association in 2007-2008.

Episode Hosts: Taylor Reiter, Jackson Runte, Jon Maxwell Course Coordinators & Podcast Ringmasters: Colleen Duncan, Anna Fagre, Molly Carpenter, Treana Mayer Audio Engineer: Ethan Fagre Episode References: Noise Pollution Changes Avian Communities and Species Interactions: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982209013281 SciShow video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9qMbTba6qk&feature=emb_title National Science Foundation article on this story: https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=123538#:~:text=Rattlesnake%20Canyon%20Wildlife%20Area%20in%20New%20Mexico%20was,prefer%20noisy%20nesting%20sites%3B%20other%20birds%20stay%20away. 13 Awesome Facts About Bats. (2016, October 24). https://www.doi.gov/blog/13-facts-about-bats Goerlitz, H. R., Greif, S., & Siemers, B. M. (2008). Cues for acoustic detection of prey: Insect rustling sounds and the influence of walking substrate. Journal of Experimental Biology, 211(17), 2799–2806. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.019596 Gomes, D. G. E., Page, R. A., Geipel, I., Taylor, R. C., Ryan, M. J., & Halfwerk, W. (2016). Bats perceptually weight prey cues across sensory systems when hunting in noise. Science, 353(6305), 1277–1280. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaf7934 How bats hunt in noise pollution. (2016, October 4). THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY. https://wildlife.org/how-bats-hunt-in-noise-pollution/ Hush, humans: We're trying to survive here - ProQuest. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2020, from https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy2.library.colostate.edu/docview/1657796885?accountid=10223 Luo, J., Siemers, B. M., & Koselj, K. (2015). How anthropogenic noise affects foraging. Global Change Biology, 21(9), 3278–3289. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.12997 Myczko, Ł., Sparks, T. H., Skórka, P., Rosin, Z. M., Kwieciński, Z., Górecki, M. T., & Tryjanowski, P. (2017). Effects of local roads and car traffic on the occurrence pattern and foraging behaviour of bats. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 56, 222–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2017.08.011 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2019.0649 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK221255/ https://www.int-res.com/articles/esr2014/24/n024p221.pdf

Nate and Evan were both really excited for this interview. This week, they sit down via zoom to chat with Denver Holt, founder of the Owl Research Institute. This week Evan spotted a Rough-Legged Hawk in Piatt County and Denver gives some fabulous tips for ID'ing these birds. As year round residents in Montana, Denver sees these birds often.Denver begins by telling us how he got interested in birds and specifically owls. This interest pushed him to found the Owl Research Institute. In discussing the Owl Research Institute, he tells us about the Snowy Owl Study that began in 1982. What has he discovered about the relationship between lemmings and Snowy Owls? What are his thoughts on climate change during long term climate projects? Denver also discusses his Long-Eared Owl Study, in which he has banded 2000+ birds and also his Northern Saw-Whet Owl study. AND....Denver gives us an update on the Snowy Owl population this year and what we can expect here in the lower 48.Happy Listening and Happy Birding! Denver Holt BioDenver Holt is a wildlife researcher and graduate of the University of Montana. He is founder and president of the Owl Research Institute, a nonprofit organization located in Charlo, Montana. A dedicated field researcher in North and Central America, Holt believes that long-term field studies are the primary means to understanding trends in natural history. In 2000, he was named Montana's “Wildlife Biologist of the Year“ by the Wildlife Society of North America.Since 1978, Holt’s focus has been researching owls and their ecology. He has published more than 80 papers and technical documents, including three species accounts for the Birds of North America project. He was also team leader for the Strigidae Family owl species accounts for The Handbook of the Birds of the World, volume 5, covering 189 species of the world’s owls. In collaboration with elementary school teachers, he has co-authored two children’s science books on owls: Owls Whoo Are They, and Snowy Owls. In 2006, he was a chapter author on owls for the book, Arctic Wings, highlighting the birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. The forward was written by former United States President, Jimmy Carter. The book has won the prestigious National Outdoor Book Award for Design and Artistic Merit.When not researching owls, Holt is actively involved in ecotourism as a natural history tour guide and co-owner of Wild Planet Nature Tours (www.wildplanetnaturetours.com). He also guides private natural history tours, and is a part-time trip leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tour Company (www.ventbird.com), the largest nature tour company in the world. To learn more about Holt and his efforts in wildlife research, education, and conservation, visit www.owlinstitute.org.

Kelly Sorenson first started as a wildlife biologist focusing on saving endangered species in the wild, including work with peregrine falcons, bald eagles and California condors. As Executive Director for Ventana Wildlife Society since 2003, Kelly led the effort to establish the endangered California condor to central California. He has six, peer-reviewed scientific publications and numerous technical reports in the field of wildlife conservation. Kelly served on the California Condor Recovery Team, an advisory body to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, from 2001 to 2010. Kelly currently leads the fundraising, marketing and management efforts of Ventana Wildlife Society which now conducts research, wildlife recovery and outdoor youth education throughout central California and collaborates or contracts with dozens of government and nongovernmental agencies. He also serves on the board of directors for the International School of Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Distric board. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University and a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University. Visit them at www.ventanaws.orgPresented by Attorney King Studios with Coexist on IQ Podcasts.

Our story this week on the podcast is very much a product of this current moment in American history, in which race and racism are at the front of all of our minds. It's a story about acknowledging and addressing the disparities that exist for people of color in the field of entomology – and in science generally.In this episode we're talking with Dr. Jessica Ware and Ph.D. candidate Stephanita Sallqa Tuwa BondocGawa MaflaMills. They are both members of Entomologists of Color, a group that's seeking to improve the participation and experience of people of color in entomology through a very specific initiative: increasing their participation in scientific societies.We talk about this initiative, but we also talk about Jessica and Stephanie's experiences as women of color in science, and some of the things that all of us can do to be part of the solution.Entomologists of Color• www.entopoc.org• entopoc@gmail.com• Twitter @EntoPOCWEEKLY UPDATE• About 94% of wild bee and native plant species networks lost (York University) https://bit.ly/3jeRPO7• Community scientists identify bumble bees correctly 50% of the time (York University) https://bit.ly/2ZG2YQu• EU has failed to halt decline of bees and butterflies, auditors say (Reuters) https://reut.rs/2WwpiKi• Are pollinators at risk from road pollution and being hit by vehicles? (Twitter, Ben Phillips @ben_phi11ips) https://bit.ly/32rL4m2• Group genomics drive aggression in honey bees (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) https://bit.ly/2ZF3eyQ• Mixing of European and African ancestry plays role in ‘killer' honey bees' aggressiveness (York University) https://bit.ly/399h67C• Who likes – and doesn't like – bees? (The Wildlife Society) https://bit.ly/398xdCMSTAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to the Bee Report Podcast. Leave a 5-star rating and review.Share the podcast with a friend!Visit TheBeeReport.com to sign up for the weekly newsletter.Connect with me on Twitter and Instagram @bymattkelly.Get in touch at tbr@bymattkelly.com.

A member of IUCN, DSC is a mission-focused conservation organization, funded by hunters from around the world. With an administrative staff of less than 15 and a volunteer army of 500, DSC hosts the Greatest Hunters Convention on the Planet™ that raises funds for grants in conservation, outdoor education and hunter advocacy. In the past five years, more than $5 million has been channeled to qualified projects, organizations and programs in support of that mission. Get involved with DSC as a member, volunteer. Corey Mason is the Executive Director at DSC, a leading international conservation organization and a member of the IUCN. As Executive Director, Corey oversees all of DSC’s staff, programs, growth, and mission execution. He works extensively with federal and international delegations, policy makers, and like-minded conservation organizations to support conservation and the demonstrated benefits of the conservation through hunting model. Corey serves on numerous Boards and Committees, including state advisory committees for mule deer, whitetail deer, and desert bighorn sheep. He is a Past President of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Prior to his work at DSC, he had a 16-year career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department where he held the positions of Regional Director, Program Leader, and Management Area Biologist. Corey is a published author, including both popular and peer-reviewed scientific articles. He is a Certified Wildlife Biologist® and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Wildlife Management.

Illustrated Talk by Prof Eugene Moll: How Tree Book authors have failed the amateurs of today Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre Monday, 24 February 17h30 for 18h00 Prof. Moll says: “Over the decades it has become apparent to me that we authors have basically failed the majority of amateur tree enthusiasts. I have come to this very sad conclusion after some 60 years of working diligently with students and the interested general public. Over the years I tried my best to assist amateurs and students alike - by spending many years compiling leaf keys (Forest Trees of Natal[1967], Trees of Natal[1981 &1992]), writing a couple of minor tree books (the latest in 2011), and even completing the massive task of editing the first edition Coates Palgrave’s Trees of Southern Africa (1977). When I reflect back on my early days with the then Wildlife Society (now WESSA) and later BotSoc, and the many university students I had the great pleasure of interacting with, the limited success I have had was not assisted by any books - but rather was achieved by enthusiasm and the passion I shared with those of a similar ilk. The key to this success was fieldwork – walking in the bush! No books can replace seeing, touching, smelling and sometimes tasting trees “in the bush”. However, I am also aware that many people are more than capable of learning from books, and that there are a good few excellent tree-people who have acquired incredible knowledge with persistence. But two things trouble me: 1. I don’t see enough young people, representative of the SA diaspora, “getting into botany”. 2. Why have we failed when we have so many seemingly excellent books? And certainly an amazing tree flora. In the last decade I have been working with others on a book on the trees to Kruger. The main author has forced me to identify exactly what is it that allows me to ID a particular tree species? He has asked this as he needs to photograph the key diagnostic features so that the reader can be as certain as possible of the identity of the species they have before them. I have found this very challenging for many species, and almost impossible for a handful! Searching for criteria has opened a whole range of “new” features that can be used to ID trees. BUT most importantly I have learned that a simple twig photograph is NOT ADEQUATE. In my presentation I demonstrate what I have learned, and how and why we tree book authors have failed the amateurs. Finally, I give examples from six common and widespread tree species how future books can be improved.” www.botsoc-kzn.org.za www.botanicalsociety.org.za www.plantlife.co.za https://plantlifesouthafrica.blogspot.com/

Devin Medrano assumes co-hosting duties on the podcast today and we discuss life and just where he is taking it after his 8 years of service. Devin is in his junior year here at Oklahoma State University where he is double majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Zoology. Passing on college to service and see the world, Devin used the time away from his dream of being a Wildlife Conservationist to learn just who was as a man and now as a Veteran.  After getting out, Devin set off to get his feet back under him and start focusing on getting closer to his goal of working for National Geographic.  Devin spends a lot of his free time working within the Wildlife Society and serving through wildlife conservation. He even talks about heading over to war-torn countries and covering their wildlife conservation issues. I am always grateful for the Veterans that come on, Devin opens up about his struggles and the way he got through them to get to the next level. Very interesting Veteran, don't sleep on his Saga.   HOV©2020      

With nearly 100,000 protected wild horses and burros on public lands, the federal government is struggling to manage them, at great expense, but their numbers are exploding out of control. A new plan relying on contraception and more roundups has been proposed for funding, but critics say it's not feasible and that wild horses and burros will continue to multiply. Gary Strieker talks with Keith Norris of The Wildlife Society about possible solutions.

Tom Opre, Founder and CEO of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society, joins Sam on today's Conservation Coffee Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Duane Diefenbach and Jeannine Fleegle join us to talk about important research going on in the woods of Pennsylvania. The Deer-Forest Study brings together researchers from Penn State, U.S. Geological Survey, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry. Together, they have been monitoring deer populations and forest changes in Rothrock, Bald Eagle, and Susquehannock State Forests for the past 7 years. Results from this study will help in making future decisions on how to best manage deer and the forests for overall the overall health of Penn's woods. Duane is active in The Wildlife Society and a Certified Wildlife Biologist. He has served as associate editor for The Journal of Wildlife Management, vice president of the Northeast Section, and chair of the Biometrics Working Group. Currently, he is an adjunct professor of Wildlife Ecology at Penn State University and Leader of the PA Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit. Jeannine is a certified wildlife biologist through The Wildlife Society and has worked with white-tailed deer in 3 states for almost 20 years.  She joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer & Elk Section in December of 2004. As part of the Deer & Elk Section, Fleegle is responsible for public outreach and communications producing numerous Game News articles, blog posts, brochures, and other outreach materials; maintaining the agency Ask the Deer Biologist account; and presenting on a variety of topics related to white-tailed deer.  Her other duties include urban deer management; coordinating CWD sample collection of hunter harvested deer; and contributing to the development of annual deer population assessments and antlerless allocation recommendations. To learn more and follow along with the finds of the Deer-Forest Research Study, check out the blog OR follow them on Twitter.

This week's episode is Part 1 of a two-part series on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. The NAM is a series of principles (pillars) which are meant to inform the way we manage wildlife in the U.S. In this episode, Jonah and Mariana discuss the fundamental Public Trust Doctrine, its historical beginnings, the modern challenges it faces, and how it provides the central tenet behind the NAM as its first pillar. Sources & Links: Read the articles in today's news update: Murder of Philippine ranger / Indigenous Pueblo loses land claim And read the Wildlife Society's report on the Public Trust Doctrine: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ptd_10-1.pdf WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Find us on Facebook and Instagram @ Conservation Chronicles. Send us an email at conservationchronicles@gmail.com. And find us on Facebook and Instagram @ Conservation Chronicles. Our show's webpage can be found at conservationchronicles.podbean.com. Theme Song: Epic Cinematic by Scott Holmes / https://scottholmesmusic.com

Tom Opre, of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society, sits down with Sam at the 2019 POMA Conference in Wichita, KS. In this episode, they discuss historical market-hunting and the destruction of wildlife habitat, the superiority of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, restoration of African wildlife, how to be the “antichrist” of wildlife conservation, Cecil and the reality of what happens to old lions, his founding of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society and why there’s nothing happy about a Happy Meal.  See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/117. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free-roaming horses and burros represent one of the most challenging and complex issues in the realm of western public land policy. In this episode we talk with Keith Norris, the Director of Policy and Communications with The Wildlife Society. Keith gives an overview of the issues and reveals important science based details and perspectives often left out of this otherwise emotionally driven topic.  For more information from TWS:https://wildlife.org/horse-rich-dirt-poor/ Short film co-produced by Keith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6h242vy_q8 Positions statement of The Wildlife Society: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/PS_FeralHorsesandBurros.pdf  Testimony of ORTWS: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHB-Oregon-Comments2.pdf To support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters ORTWS Annual Meeting https://ortws.org/2019-annual-meeting/ To Support Recovering America's Wildlife Act:       Thank your member of congress for supporting the Recovering America's Wildlife Act via social media (#RecoverWildlife), phone, or email.      If they are not yet supporting the bill, ask your Member of Congress to co-sponsor Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. You can also refer people to OurNatureUSA.com for an auto-generated letter.      Consider signing the National Wildlife Federation's 1000+ group letter of support      Consider joining the Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife: https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/2215/1382/3049/AAFW_Membership_Sign-up.pdf      Please share this info with your colleagues, family and friends. #RecoverWildlife

Tom Opre is one of the great minds of conservation.  He has lived his entire life speaking out for the advocacy of wildlife and public lands conservation.  In this episode we talk about conservation and wildlife management on a global and ideological scale.  To find the grizzly video that Tom and I spoke about go to @wildlifeconservationproject and look for the post made on May 10, 2019 titled "The Wildlife Conservation Project- Grizzly Bear"   You can find more information or follow Tom Opre at:   Instagram- @shepherdsofwildlife                  @wildlifeconservationproject Facebook-  @shepherds of Wildlife Society                  @Wildlife Conservation Project www.shepherdsofwildlife.org

BONUS FULL INTERVIEW with biologist Jeannine Fleegle. Jeannine Fleegle has worked with white-tailed deer in 3 states for almost 20 years. She joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer & Elk Section in December of 2004. Fleegle earned her bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of New England and her master's degree in fisheries and wildlife science from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the Game Commission, Fleegle was as a natural resource specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, coordinating and managing the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program. As part of the Deer & Elk Section, Fleegle is responsible for public outreach and communications producing numerous Game News articles, blog posts, brochures, and other outreach materials; maintaining the agency Ask the Deer Biologist account; and presenting on a variety of topics related to white-tailed deer. Her other duties include urban deer management; coordinating CWD sample collection of hunter harvested deer; and contributing to the development of annual deer population assessments and antlerless allocation recommendations. Fleegle is a certified wildlife biologist through The Wildlife Society and has been awarded a Special Recognition Award for Teamwork from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To follow along with the work of the Whitetail Deer Study, read their blog OR follow them on twitter: @WTDresearch

 In this episode, Jason concludes his interview with biologist Jeannine Fleegle. Jeannine Fleegle has worked with white-tailed deer in 3 states for almost 20 years.  She joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer & Elk Section in December of 2004. Fleegle earned her bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of New England and her master's degree in fisheries and wildlife science from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the Game Commission, Fleegle was as a natural resource specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, coordinating and managing the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program. As part of the Deer & Elk Section, Fleegle is responsible for public outreach and communications producing numerous Game News articles, blog posts, brochures, and other outreach materials; maintaining the agency Ask the Deer Biologist account; and presenting on a variety of topics related to white-tailed deer.  Her other duties include urban deer management; coordinating CWD sample collection of hunter harvested deer; and contributing to the development of annual deer population assessments and antlerless allocation recommendations.  Fleegle is a certified wildlife biologist through The Wildlife Society and has been awarded a Special Recognition Award for Teamwork from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To follow along with the work of the Whitetail Deer Study, read their blog  OR follow them on twitter: @WTDresearch

In this episode, Jason interviews biologist Jeannine Fleegle. Jeannine Fleegle has worked with white-tailed deer in 3 states for almost 20 years. She joined the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer & Elk Section in December of 2004. Fleegle earned her bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of New England and her master's degree in fisheries and wildlife science from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the Game Commission, Fleegle was as a natural resource specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, coordinating and managing the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program. As part of the Deer & Elk Section, Fleegle is responsible for public outreach and communications producing numerous Game News articles, blog posts, brochures, and other outreach materials; maintaining the agency Ask the Deer Biologist account; and presenting on a variety of topics related to white-tailed deer. Her other duties include urban deer management; coordinating CWD sample collection of hunter harvested deer; and contributing to the development of annual deer population assessments and antlerless allocation recommendations. Fleegle is a certified wildlife biologist through The Wildlife Society and has been awarded a Special Recognition Award for Teamwork from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To follow along with the work of the Whitetail Deer Study, read their blog OR follow them on twitter: @WTDresearch

Another peek into the world of wildlife conferences! This time, let me introduce Anjanette and Logan. They can tell you all about their studenthood and study interests, but I can tell you how kind and generous they were last week. This one's a goodie, ya'll! With love and nothing else,  Rock Rat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-rat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-rat/support

Welcome to Episode 10 of Rockcast Podosophy! Wherein, wildlifers at The Joint Annual Meeting for The Wildlife Society and the Society for Northwest Vertebrate Biology engaged in a riotous good time in the banquet hall of the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA. In truest & bluest form, Rock Rat floated amid a sea of brilliant like-minded biologists. Some of whom were willing to be recorded for your enrichment. Deirdre and Jeff were honest-to-goodness gems of humanity and they also shared a handful of delightful tales with a familiar ring to them: Dead things are cool.  Please enjoy this shiny new episode, but keep in mind that it will discuss topics of a graphic nature....in that nature can be graphic when it is narcotic. No part of these stories involved active or intentional harm to wildlife or humans.  Enjoy. Rock Rat  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-rat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-rat/support

  Stella Capoccia received an award from the Wildlife Society for her recent work to dissuade water fowl from landing in the Berkley Pit's toxic water. She tells her story on Heart Stock Radio. Our program is a production of KBMF 102.5 and underwritten by Purse for the People.

Welcome back to the Lowdown! In this episode co-host Chris Sheets sits down with President-elect of the Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society to recap their annual meeting that took place in Jackson Hole, WY in December. This is a brief introduction into the purpose and intent of the Wildlife Society and the folks involved […]

No class on 2 March due to the Annual Meeting of Tennessee Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Slides on course website.

Dr. Caleb Hickman is a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist at the Eastern Band of the Cherokee and Chair Elect of the Wildlife Society's Invasive Species Working Group. Caleb is also an Adjunct Professor in the Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Department at the University of Tennessee. He received his Masters in Biology from Missouri State University and his PhD in zoology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Caleb is with us today to tell us about his journey through life and science.