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.

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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.
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Welcome to "MeatEater Conservation," 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, tune into our brand new show "Future Wild" with Mark Kenyon, where he dives in one-on-one with world-class subject-matter experts, exploring topics relevant to conservation. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Welcome to "MeatEater Conservation," where you can join Ryan &ldquo;Cal&rdquo; Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what&rsquo;s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, tune into our brand new show "Future Wild" with Mark Kenyon, where he dives in one-on-one with world-class subject-matter experts, exploring topics relevant to conservation. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation

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This week Cal covers giant crocs, ancient finds that might be too good to be true, and more time to take action on the Roadless Rule. 

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Keep telling the Forest Service to keep our roadless areas wild, productive, and accessible for generations to come and support theNo Action Alternative. 

Take action here: https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/

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This week Cal covers giant crocs, ancient finds that might be too good to be true, and more time to take action on the Roadless Rule.&nbsp;
Calls to Action:
Keep telling the Forest Service to keep our roadless areas wild, productive, and accessible for generations to come and support the No Action Alternative. Take action here: <a href="https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/">https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/</a>
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Ep. 494: Data Centers, Duck Numbers, and Helicopter Hunting Headaches

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This week, Cal delves into a truly shocking public land swap involving an iconic national park, more reasons not to like feral felines, and recent Wyoming sage grouse lek data.

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This week, Cal delves into a truly shocking public land swap involving an iconic national park, more reasons not to like feral felines, and recent Wyoming sage grouse lek data.
Presented by <a href="https://firstlite.com/">First Lite</a>
Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan">Cal</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a>
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Ep. 493: A Yosemite Land Swap, Feral Cats Trash Houses, and the Sage Grouse Decline

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This week Cal covers more road rule rage, and international crisis sparked by duck hunting, and an expensive trip for some unprepared hikers.

Call to Action:

Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forests
https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549

Presented by First Lite

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This week Cal covers more road rule rage, and international crisis sparked by duck hunting, and an expensive trip for some unprepared hikers.
Call to Action:
Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forests <a href="https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549">https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549</a>
Presented by <a href="https://firstlite.com/">First Lite</a>
Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan">Cal</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a>
To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan" data-stringify-link="https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan" data-sk="tooltip_parent">click here</a>.
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Ep. 491: Travel Management, YouTube Poachers, and a Python Pyromaniac

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Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation

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