Steven Rinella talks with Dwayne Estes (aka "The Prairie Preacher") of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. 

Topics discussed: How parts of Pennsylvania are the South; Steve's thoughts on recent executive orders, DOGE, and cuts to the Forest Service, National Park Service, and more; the double meaning of apophysis; how it wasn't all forest and the myth of the squirrel; the impact of bison on vast prairies and grasslands; lacking the natural predisposition to move easily; the great challenge of getting rid of invasive weeds; how our previous podcast episode on quail stirred feelings; the impact of habitat erosion on the bobwhite quail; "Make America Grassy Again"; donate to the Southern Grasslands Institute; and more. 

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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.prairie.preacher/">Dwayne Estes</a> (aka "The Prairie Preacher") of the <a href="https://www.segrasslands.org">Southeastern Grasslands Institute</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brodyjhenderson/">Brody Henderson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/randall__williams/">Randall Williams</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philtaylor25/?hl=en">Phil Taylor</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinnesschneider/?hl=en">Corinne Schneider</a>.&nbsp;
Topics discussed: How parts of Pennsylvania are the South; Steve's thoughts on recent executive orders, DOGE, and cuts to the Forest Service, National Park Service, and more; the double meaning of apophysis; how it wasn't all forest and the myth of the squirrel; the impact of bison on vast prairies and grasslands; lacking the natural predisposition to move easily; the great challenge of getting rid of invasive weeds; how <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcf5OMAVK_M">our previous podcast episode on quail</a> stirred feelings; the impact of habitat erosion on the bobwhite quail; "Make America Grassy Again"; <a href="https://www.segrasslands.org/give">donate to the Southern Grasslands Institute</a>; and more.&nbsp; Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">The MeatEater Podcast Network</a>
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 667: The Prairie Preacher and a Rant By Steve

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