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All Things Wolf and Wild Podcast. A WOTR Production.

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Educating our wildlife community about wolves and the social, environmental and economic impact they have on our landscapes.

Episodes

Was Yellowstones Deadliest Wolf Hunt an inside job? A conversation with Ryan Devereaux

“The level of mortality is historic and catastrophic. And I’m worried about next winter, because the thing is, compromise and reasonability seems to be gone.” This is a snippet of the article -- Ryan and I sit down and discuss the 8 month long investigation that led him to serious issues within the Montana governance and the killing of America's wolves just outside the borders of Yellowstone National Park -- by rangers that work for them. ARTICLE: https://theintercept.com/2022/07/20/wolves-yello...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 26

Kevin Bixby - Wildlife for All - A campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more democratic and ecologically-driven

Kevin founded the Southwest Environmental Center in New Mexico in the early 90’s and has been fighting for wildlife and wildlands for decades. Kevin realized that as long as people who viewed animals as soulless resources were making all the decisions on how wildlife should be managed – we as wildlife advocates would be fighting an endless battle. So he and his team at Southwest Environmental Center launched— Wildlife for All – a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more e...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 25

Nick Gevock - A conservationist before anything else

Nick worked as an anthropologist, journalist and Conservation Director for Montana Wildlife Federation. Nick is an avid outdoorsman that views himself as a true conservationist that believes in balanced ecosystems. Nick and I had a great conversation about ethical hunting, wolves, grizzlies and other predators and the need for them on the landscape. We also spoke about the attack on our public lands or better yet, as Nick pointed out, our public resources. This was an insightful and meaningful c...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 24

Dave Stalling - A True Man of the Wilderness

As a former Force Recon Marine, Dave he is without a doubt a badass – but this badass has a deeper understanding of life and what it means to be a part of the natural world. Dave understood at a young age that he was different from most hunters, he understood then and even more so now the need for grizzly bears and wolves - the need for complete and balanced ecosystems. It wasn’t about the kill but about walking with nature. A self-described "Leopoldian" hunter a term he proudly took from friend...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 23

Where did ethical hunting go?

With the management of wildlife being dictated by special interest groups in the legislation and states wildlife agencies, I have to question: what has happened to ethical hunting and ethical management of our public lands? When did we go from the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Management ideals to stomping wolf puppies to death at den sights?

Aug 07, 202116 minEp. 21

The Pro's and Con's of Proposition 114 Colorado Gray Wolf Reintroduction and Management with Cassiopeia Camara

Proposition 114 Colorado Gray Wolf Reintroduction and Management is on the ballot for Coloradoan's to vote on November 3rd and Cassie Camara is here to talk about the research she and others have been doing at Colorado State University (CSU) on the subject of reintroduction. Check in for this short but informative discussion -- you will be amazed at what is the biggest concern for the Colorado voter -- I know I was! We also have an announcement of a much needed event that will take place this co...

Oct 11, 202028 minEp. 11

How the Wildlife Management Game is played....The System!

In this segment, the third in a six-part series, we will explain how wildlife management in Montana and the other nearby states works. We will explain the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks department's structure, how it works, and what to expect when you get involved. Its time to take back our wildlife and the wildlife agency that does not represent the non-consumptive community. Stop killing our wolves and Yellowstone wolves!

Sep 27, 20205 minEp. 10

Getting to know Carter Niemeyer

Carter Niemeyer was a key player in capturing wolves in Canada for the federal wolf reintroduction in the mid 90's that were released in Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. Carter worked for Wildlife Services as a federal trapper,wolf specialist and then retired as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator in Idaho after 26 years of service. Carter has written two books Wolfer a Memoir and Wolf Land (Bottleflypress.com). Carter continues to educate ranchers and others on coexisting with wolves and other pr...

Mar 04, 20201 hr 35 minEp. 5

Advocacy and education with a pack of wolf-dogs and Apex Protection Project. Volume 1

Volume 1 of 2 with Apex Protection Project. Steve Wastell and Paula Ficara and their 8 wolf-dogs educate kids and adults on the importance of wolves with an amazing hands-on approach -- you get to run with the pack!! They are amazing people with a deep love of their pack and a great understanding of the need for apex predators in the wild. Volume 1 we talk about advocacy and education and how these two make it happen!

Feb 04, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Betsy Klein - Plan B to Save Wolves

An amazing hour with Betsy Klein with Plan B Foundation talking about wolves, rescues and advocacy. What an educational and enlightening experience you won't want to miss.

Dec 18, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 2
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