Steven Rinella talks withTom Seaton, lead biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wood Bison Restoration Project. 

Topics discussed: Where and when buffalo are considered wildlife and not; how to bring wild buffalo to Alaska; how much habitat is really there for wild buffalo?; is there truly a conflict between agriculture and and bison, or is it just perceived?;  the brucellosis red herring; what's wood bison?; when you end up with fewer animals alive than you introduced; how easy it is for bison to drown; the challenges to reintroduction; and more. 


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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks withTom Seaton, lead biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game <a href="https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=woodbisonrestoration.herdupdates">Wood Bison Restoration Project</a>.&nbsp;
Topics discussed: Where and when buffalo are considered wildlife and not; how to bring wild buffalo to Alaska; how much habitat is really there for wild buffalo?; is there truly a conflict between agriculture and and bison, or is it just perceived?;&nbsp; the brucellosis red herring; what's wood bison?; when you end up with fewer animals alive than you introduced; how easy it is for bison to drown; the challenges to reintroduction; and more.&nbsp;
 Enter the raffle for an Alaska mountain goat hunt: <a href="https://ohfak.org/raffles/chugach-mountain-goat/">https://ohfak.org/raffles/chugach-mountain-goat/</a>
Enter the raffle for an Alaska buffalo hunt:&nbsp;<a href="https://ohfak.org/raffles/delta-bison/">https://ohfak.org/raffles/delta-bison/</a>&nbsp;
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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. 823: Restoring Alaska's Wild Buffalo

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