Laura Zerra is most well known from the TV show Naked and Afraid, but there is so much more to who she is. From that the art of letter writing, to hand forging knives and leaving her own bloody footprints in the snow, I was enthused and captivated by Laura's stories and life. Dive in with me as we hear about her move from vegetarian to hunter, living with the seasons and grappling with the morality of nature. Laura: Website Instagram Support on Patreon www.byronpace.com Supported by Modern Hunts...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 183
What is regenerative agriculture and why is it important? We speak to the senior soil scientist at General Mills, Dr Steven Rosenzweig, about the science, the importance of indigenous knowledge, and how this is being applied in modern farming practices. Modern Huntsman article More on Epic Provisions Support the podcast Website: www.byronpace.com...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 182
Adeline Fox is the president of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance. Originally established to fight against a proposed gas pipeline cutting across Texas, today they work to protect land, water, dark skies and cultural heritage through grass routes projects. More info: https://www.bigbendconservationalliance.org/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Contact: [email protected]...
Feb 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 181
Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, joins me to discuss the recent controversy surrounding mountain goat management in Grand Teton National Park. We hear the nuances of the problem, and get a blow for blow account of her near-death e xperience. We even find time to talk about wolf reintroductions and the importance of wildlife passes. Supporting the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Co...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 180
Jake Muise is the co-founder of Maui Nui Venison based in Hawaii. He has turned the problem of an invasive species, the axis deer, into a business which not only helps to manage the ecological impact but puts food on the table. From the economics of conservation to the benefits of venison as a protein source, Jake offers an intriguing insight. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Show notes: www.mauinuivenison.com...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 179
James Glancy is a former British Royal Marine turned documentary film-maker. He has a passion for conservation and storytelling, and currently working on film projects for National Geographic and Discovery Channel. From rewilding lynx in Scotland to filming bull sharks and his time being deployed in Afghanistan, it's a packed show. Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Contact: [email protected] www.jamesglancy.com Twitt...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 178
Editor in Chief of Modern Huntsman, Tyler Sharp, joins me around the table in Montana to talk about the contents of volume 6: the resilience issue. After recounting our experience of watching wolves in Yellowstone, we deep-dive into selected stories and give an insight into the creative process of producing a new volume. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Email the show: [email protected] www.byronpace.com...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 176
Bill Roden is the Chief Marketing Officer for Modern Huntsman. We discuss the outdoors industry, how it interacts with the community and take a view on how this may evolve. We consider the difficulties of integrating people with nature and moments we have achieved pure contentment. To wrap up, Bill discusses great writers, and what we can learn from their processes in storytelling. www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com www.modernhuntsman.com...
Jan 20, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 175
For the first show of 2021 we are joined by herpetologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Mark Scherz. We dive into the reasons why naming species is important for conservation, the idea of taxonomic inflation, the problem with habitat fragmentation, the concept of ecosystem functionality and what the hell we mean by DNA barcoding. That's just for the warm-up. For all the links on Dr Mark Scherz, visit: www.markscherz.com To support the show visit: www.byronpace.com or www.patreon.com/byronpace F...
Jan 13, 2021•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 175
For the final episode of the year, I am joined by a team of three women about to embark on an amazing adventure across the wilderness of North America. Creating a feature documentary along the way, Katherine, Caroline and Louisa will explore the controversies around managing wild horses. Find out more: https://womeninthewildernessfilm.com/ Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com
Dec 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 174
Dr Richard Thomas is the director of communications for Traffic, a non-governmental organisation focused on the sustainable use of wild resources through international trade. From tigers in the U.K. to abalone in South Africa and the global timbre trade, we discuss the benefits and problems of international trade. Traffic: https://www.traffic.org/ Monthly column: www.modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace More info: www.byronpace.com...
Dec 07, 2020•51 min•Ep. 173
Editor-in-Chief of Sporting Rifle, Peter Carr, comes back on the show to talk about his life, transitioning from skipper to gamekeeper to journalist, and now international conservationist. From the British countryside to the illegal wildlife trade, it's a ranging, intriguing conservation. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 172
Marine biologist, Christine Figgener, Ph.D. joins us to discuss the complexities of sea-turtle conservation. From their evolutionary history to environmental threats and their role in marine food webs, we draw on the greater conservation issues of endangered species and their role within ecosystems. Christine: www.seaturtlebiologist.com Support the show: www.pacetron.com/byronpace More info: www.byronpace.com Column: https://modernhuntsman.com/stories/into-the-anthropocene-column-byron-pace...
Nov 23, 2020•39 min•Ep. 171
Rob Nelson from www.stoneageman.com joins us for an epic show. From 'radioactive' wolves to fire ecology, dead chickens in your pillow, species conservation, mountain lion attacks, and his new book: Mother Nature Is Not Trying to Kill You. Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Rob Nelson: @untamedscience...
Nov 16, 2020•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 170
There is a giant iceberg travelling towards South Georgia, two times the size of Luxemburg, and we are bringing you the latest, with science journalist Sarah Roberts. What will be the impact of one trillion tonnes of ice beaching on the island? We investigate. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Sarah Roberts: Intsagram @sarahsrealjob / https://www.sarahrobertsofficial.com/ Information on A68: https://www.universetoday.com/146952/this-giant-iceberg-has-been-sailing-the-southern-seas-f...
Nov 09, 2020•23 min•Ep. 169
This show is all about fire in the landscape. From wildfire to a managed fire, from indigenous burning to decades of inappropriate forest management policy, we dive into the role of fire in natural cycles and the part humans have to play. To guide us through, former Hotshot firefighter, journalist and podcaster, Amanda Monthei. Amanda on Instagram: @A_monthei or @living_with_fire. Twitter: @A_monthei and @lwf_pod. Website: www.amandamonthei.com . To support the show visit www.patreon.com/byronpa...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 168
What can conservation programs learn from wildlife, human co-existence? I speak with Lauren Redmore, Ph.D. about her research into elephant interactions in the Okovango Delta in Botswana. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace For more info visit: www.byronpace.com Follow Lauren on Twitter: @laurenredmore Related publications: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2019.00117/full...
Oct 25, 2020•32 min•Ep. 167
We kick off with an update on the Modern Huntsman Field Outrider photography competition, before diving into a deep conversation with writer, citizen scientist and board member of the Outdoor Alliance, Lindsey B. Davis. From ecology and permaculture to embracing indigenous knowledge in land management, we talk about her road-kill to hunter journey and the time she testified in front of Congress. What a show. What a guest. Field Outrider competition: www.moderhuntsman.com For more info visit: www...
Oct 19, 2020•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 166
A quick update on the Into The Wilderness podcast hosted by Byron Pace. Show partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Field Outrider photo competition: https://modernhuntsman.com/field-outrider Visit: www.byronpace.com
Oct 15, 2020•6 min•Ep. 165
We are sticking with the theme of climate change from two weeks ago, but turning our attention to a potential solution for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and it just so happens that this may also help rebuild the health of our soils. I speak with Professor David Beerling from the department of animal and plant science from the University of Sheffield about the use of basalt in agricultural production. Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byro...
Oct 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 164
Joined by naturalist and TV presenter Nick Baker, we weave our way through his journey to becoming a wildlife presenter, un-pack our dissociation with nature, discuss the wonder of observing animals, and hear about his love for the Isle of Wight. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Show notes: Isle of White video with Nick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRu_2nRDyTI www.wightlink.co.uk www.nickbaker.tv Twitter: @bug...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 163
After our fascinating discussion last week with Dr Jason Goldman about sea otter reintroductions to the west coast of Canada, we are shifting from the marine environment to the terrestrial one, and from fauna to flora, and possibly the greatest threat and challenge of our time: climate change. Are trees always the answer for carbon sequestration? Dr Nina Friggins walks us through a new study which answers this question. Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com...
Sep 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 162
One wouldn't associate a high-end fashion photographer in New York with the world of hunting, fishing and wild food sourcing, but that is Danny Christensen, aka, The Urban Huntsman. This is such an insightful conversation chronicling an amazing life story. Why is a connection with nature the foundation of being human? We have that covered. Why should men cry more? We got that too. Dive in and lose yourself. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace Danny: www.dannychristensen.com ww...
Sep 17, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 161
Singer-songwriter Teddy Rob joins us on Behind The Lens, to tell us how the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, has helped to shape his music and career. We hear his latest single, Heaven on Dirt, and find out a little more about the heart and soul of the man behind the music. Teddy Robb: www.teddyrobb.com Single: https://smarturl.it/HeavenOnDirt Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More: www.thepacebrothers.com...
Sep 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 160
Probably the most spiritually charged podcast we have put together, I speak with Mansal Denton: author, podcaster, hunter, entrepreneur, and a man who found himself locked up in prison. We dig deep into the mindset which pulled his life back on track, how he found hunting, and the world of psychedelics. Buckle up, let's dive in. Mansel Denton: https://www.sacredhunting.com/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace More info: www.thepacebrothers.com...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 159
Professional Hunter, Lorne Ramoni, gives us a deep dive into running a safari hunting outfit in Africa, and how conservation and community engagement go hand in hand with the controversial topic of trophy hunting. Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/tanzania_big_game_safaris/?hl=en https://twcfund.org/journal-/open-letter www.thepacebrothers.com...
Aug 20, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 158
Today we have not one, but three guests on the show. Editor and Chief of Modern Huntsman, Tyler Sharp, joins me to speak with the guys at New World Cartography, Travis Folk and Tony Waters, as we hear the history behind the company, with origins anchored in science and how they have kept the art of map making alive in a world of digitisation. https://newworldcartography.com/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrother.com Support on patreon: www.patreon.com/pacebrothers...
Aug 13, 2020•28 min•Ep. 157
Today I talk with TV host and eco-journalist Sarah Roberts about her journey from studying animal behaviour to writing environmentally focused children’s books and appearing on Blue Peter. We dive deep into the plastics in our oceans and the complex relationship between shark researchers and recreational fisherman. Somewhere in the middle of it Sarah also tells us about the time she was bitten by a shark. It’s an awesome show and I had so much fun recording with Sarah. Links for the show: Sarah ...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 156
In today’s episode, we discuss how to protect the great apes from succumbing to the current SARS-CoV-2 virus and what that means for how we support the local, often very poor communities in and around these populations of primates. To help me understand this I spoke with Dr Fabian Leendertz, head of the Leendertz Lab. His team specialises in researching sources and reservoirs of microorganisms with zoonotic potential, particularly in central Africa. This makes him the perfect person to shed ligh...
Jul 30, 2020•30 min•Ep. 155
I interview Peter Christie, author of Unnatural Companions: Rethinking our love of pets in an age of extinction. We get deep into the impact of our cats and dogs on the natural environment, the food they eat, what they kill and the spread of disease. From fungal diseases carried by salamanders to the impact of Burmese pythons in the everglades, we expand on the concept that pet ownership is in part our way of connecting to the wilderness modern society has shut out. The big, hanging question, wh...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 154
