Ep. 504: Future Wild - Traversing the 211 Mile Ambler Road Route On Foot through Wild Alaska

This week on the show I'm joined by Robert Lester and Ben Kaden to discuss their epic expedition to traverse the entirety of the proposed Ambler Road route on foot and the lessons they learned about what this controversial public land development project in the middle of wild Alaska could unleash. …

Ep. 503: Trapped Moose, Texas Duck Poaching, and Alpha Gal Cannibals

This week Cal covers big game tag allocation in New Mexico, Saskatchewan calling it quits on CWD testing, how to sign up for harvesting roadkill, and so much more. Call to Action: Make Sure New Mexico's Wildlife Is Managed as a Public Trust: https://takeaction.io/bha/make-sure-new-mexico-s-wildli…

Ep. 502: A New Mine in the Arctic, Shooting Does in Vermont, and the Oldest Animal Alive

This week, Cal shares the latest on a proposed mine in the Brooks Range, Vermont's first firearm doe hunt in nearly 40 years, and research into the longevity of a 194-year-old tortoise. Calls to Action: If you have tips on grizzly poaching in Alberta, visit the Report-A-Poacher website at alberta…

Ep. 501: Future Wild - Lessons from the Fall and Rise of the Beasts of the East with Andrew Moore

This week on the show I'm joined by Andrew Moore, author of the new book Beasts of the East, to discuss the fall and rise of some of the eastern United States' most charismatic wildlife and the lessons we can take into the future. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild…

Ep. 500: Emu Escapes, Pricy Shotguns, and California Bobcats

This week Cal covers how to handle firewood safely, the winners of the annual Federal Duck Stamp Contest, how to help guarantee the right to hunt in Colorado, and so much more. Calls to Action: Submit a comment on the California bobcat management plan. Write to wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov with “C…

Ep. 499: Bear Deterring Zombies, the Grand Teton Ball Game, and a Wildlife Area Reborn

This week, Cal talks about an unusual use of Halloween decorations, an unprecedented professional sports game proposal, the re-establishment of a classic wildlife area in Georgia, and a whole lot more. Call to Action: Do you have a fishing operation in the Chesapeake Bay? Apply for a USDA grant f…

Ep. 498: Future Wild - Are Hunters and Anglers Meeting the Moment? With Hal Herring

This week on the show I'm joined by Hal Herring, longtime outdoor writer and environmental journalist, to discuss whether or not hunters and anglers are living up to their conservation legacy during this interesting moment in history. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future …

Ep. 497: Hybrid Sheep, Salmon Lice, and Overlanding

This week Cal brings you the latest on a new border dispute with Canada, a precise valuation of “Natural Wealth,” and a 66-million-year-old feather. Presented by First Lite Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twi…

Ep. 496: Wile E. Coyote, Predator Statues, and a River Runs Through It

This week, Cal talks about a modern twist on a classic cartoon, what happens when we immortalize charismatic megafauna, and a new public lands proposal in Montana. Calls to Action: Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forests: https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsib…

Ep. 495: Future Wild - The Future of the American West’s Great Hoofed Beasts with Kevin Monteith

This week on the show I'm joined by Kevin Monteith - wildlife researcher and professor at the University of Wyoming - to discuss the current status and key factors impacting the future of some of the American West's most iconic animals - mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, and bighorn sheep. Thanks …