Cal of the Wild
Cal of the Wild
Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.Social links:
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Ep. 466: The Hog Terminator, Bear News, and a New Record Rainbow Trout
This week, Cal delves into a whole bunch of bear-related developments, an AI robot chasing wild hogs, and the unusual backstory story behind a whopper fish. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater o…
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Ep. 465: Wolf Attack, Captive Deer, and Wisconsin Cranes
This week, Cal tells you about a woman who didn't cry wolf, a program to release pen-raised deer into the wild, and a crane hunt in Wisconsin than never was. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater …
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Ep. 464: Robo-Grouse, Ferret Eradication, and What's Going on with the U.S. Forest Service
This week, Cal talks about two unique wildlife management tactics in Wyoming, invasive fly infestations, a ferret eradication program across the pond, and what to make of the major shakeup of the U.S. Forest Service. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Ac…
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Ep. 463: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine
This week, Tony explains the many ways in which dogs benefit us both physically and mentally. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch
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Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation
This week, Cal covers why Neanderthals might have been better doctors than we thought, a bombshell case in Idaho where a game commissioner is accused of wildlife crimes, and more shenanigans from Sen Mike Lee. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, c…
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Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax
This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that claims the famous bigfoot video was a fake. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get inv…
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Ep. 460: Houndations - Puppy Permission Slips and Untrained Training
This week, Tony explains how our dogs are always learning from us, whether we are training them or not, and how that can lead to behavioral issues as they age. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips…
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Ep. 459: Venison Thieves, Helicopter Hunting, and Very Old Birds
This week, Cal covers a troubling case of a deer processor who stole venison that was supposed to go to charity, a rancher who allegedly stole an elk head, and the world's oldest bird. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instag…
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Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?
On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Actio…
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Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision
This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop …
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