This week I am joined by the brilliant storyteller and filmmaker that is Ben Masters. We talk all about his incredible new feature film, Deep in The Heart, and tackle a host of controversial topics which cross the bounds between conservation and hunting. https://deepintheheartwildlife.com/ Podcast supported by Modern Huntsman See my latest film trailer on youtube: Paid in Blood Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 213
Danny is a photographer, philosopher, hunter, naturalist, conservation, chef, farmer, and now TV host on Wild TV. In this episode we talk about his journey to bring the great outdoors to people, making nature and our role in nature more understandable and accessible to the masses. For more see: The Urban Huntsman This is a Modern Huntsman production. Buy volume 9 now online Support the show on www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 212
Rob Green is a conservation journalist and photographer from Montana, and in a recent contribution to Modern Huntsman volume 9, he wrote extensively about the current conflict with grizzly bears in the United States. From near extinction to the recovery of the species in an increasingly humanised landscape, the management of grizzly bears is one of the most contentious issues of the day. Read more in Modern Huntsman volume 9: The Hands That Feed, available now. Support the show on Patreon.com/by...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 211
Episode 210 is the third instalment of the Tecovas Outpost series, bringing you stories of the wilderness from the American west, from people who live, breathe and work on the land. You can read articles related to this series on the Tecovas website. In this show, I speak with Josh Crumpton. An avid angler, he is a naturalist, conservationist, and mentor, coming to the world of hunting and fishing despite a series of barriers he faced in his formative years. His story covers diversity in the out...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 210
In this episode, something different. A few months ago I was asked to host an episode of UNpacked, tackling the question: what is ethical wildlife tourism? This is that investigation, originally released by www.afar.com/unpacked . The Into The Wilderness podcast is a www.modernhuntsman.com production. Purchase the full back catalogue of volumes on the website There's nothing quite like a magical, transportive animal encounter—but how do we ensure those encounters are good for the animals (and go...
Jul 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 209
In the early part of 2022 I headed north of Inverness in Scotland to join Lloyd Morse and Sam Thompson in search of deer; deer which was destined for the plate of customers in The Palmerston restaurant in Edinburgh—recently named one of the top 100 places to eat in the UK. The is an episode about food sourcing and the delight of being enthused by the raw ingredients of a meal, from a man not afraid to say it as it is. I got to eat some of the best sika venison of my life, but for you, dear liste...
Jun 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 208
Swarovski Optik presents: Living with Nature. In this episode, I chat with friend Sarah Roberts. A woman of many talents, she's a children's writer, TV presenter, environmental journalist, and has an incredible article in the next volume of Modern Huntsman all about sharks. Check Modern Huntsman for more. Binoculars: More Here Questions: 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how companies, people or organisations are helping to rebuild the bridge and ...
May 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 207
Swarovski Optik presents: Living with Nature. In this show, I catch up with a friend and previous guest, ecologist Charles Post. Many regular listeners will be familiar with Charles. He is a Masters graduate from Berkley, a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, a fellow at the Explorers Club, a filmmaker, and one of my favourite people on the planet to geek out with. Questions: 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how companies, people or o...
May 12, 2022•37 min•Ep. 205
This is episode 206 and our second episode of the Tecovas Outpost series. If you want to hear the first episode in this series, go back to Ep.195 and the brilliant interview with Matt Skogland from North Bridger Bison, recorded in the sagebrush steppe of Montana. The Outpost series brings you stories of the wilderness from the American west, from people who live, breathe and work on the land. You can read articles related to this series on the Tecovas website . In this show, I speak with Malou A...
May 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 206
From the Field is a special series of immersive podcasts, combining field recordings and interviews to bring you with us, as we tell stories of some of the most fascinating conservation initiatives from around the globe. In the last of three episodes in this series, we hear about the 24 lions project, reintroducing the king of beasts to an area they had long been absent. This was the largest expansion of the African lion range in history. This series is a Modern Huntsman production, presented by...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 204
Swarovski Optik presents: Living with Nature. In this episode, we hear from Jillian Lukiwski, who some of you may know as the Noisy Plume from her social media accounts and website. She is a farmer, writer, photographer, silversmith and above all a child of nature. She has previously appeared in Modern Huntsman and has an incredibly moving article in volume 9, due out in the next few months. Questions: 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how compani...
Apr 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 203
From the Field is a special series of immersive podcasts, combining field recordings and interviews to bring you with us, as we tell stories of some of the most fascinating conservation initiatives from around the globe. In the second of three episodes, we hear about what it takes to create successful landscape-scale conservation, the importance of anti-poaching teams, and wrap up the cheetah reintroduction from episode one. This series is a Modern Huntsman production, presented by the Cabela Fa...
Mar 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 202
Swarovski Optik presents: Living with Nature. In this episode we hear from Melissa Cristina Marquez. She is a marine biologist specializing in shark science, she has a column in Forbes, is a TV presenter for NatGeo and you may have seen her in GQ, giving a TedX talk, on Discovery Channel or Good Morning America. She is an incredible science communicator and it's a privilege to have her on the show. Questions: 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how ...
Mar 04, 2022•24 min•Ep. 201
From the Field is a special series of immersive podcasts, combining field recordings and interviews to bring you with us, as we tell stories of some of the most fascinating conservation initiatives from around the globe. In the first of three episodes, we hear about an ambitious reintroduction project in Mozambique, which represents the largest expansion of their range in history. This series is a Modern Huntsman production, presented by the Cabela Family Foundation. Your podcast host, editor an...
Feb 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 200
Swarovski Optik presents: Living with Nature. In this episode we hear from Lindsey Davis. A friend of the show, she is contributor to Modern Hunstman , an ecologist, an advocate of citizen science, and the current vice president of the Outdoor Alliance, to mention just a few of the things she is involved in. Questions: 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how companies, people or organisations are helping to rebuild the bridge and connection between ...
Feb 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 199
From being a hunting douche, to the virtues of sika venison and going on a DIY black bear hunt. Sam Thompson is back on the show to kick off 2022 the way it should be: with laughs and subtle hints of educational value. Produced in partnership with www.modernhuntsman.com Support on patreon: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com
Jan 20, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 198
Host, Byron Pace, gives a brief run-down of his projects from last year before getting into the first in a new series presented by Swarovski Optik: Living with Nature. Once a month you get to hear from a spectrum of guests from around the globe, from biologists to explorers, answering five questions on how they connect with nature. 1/How do you connect to nature on a regular basis? 2/Do you have a good example of how companies, people or organisations are helping to rebuild the bridge and connec...
Jan 06, 2022•39 min•Ep. 197
Mike Robinson is a Forloh ambassador, hunter, fisherman, restauranteur, deer manager and TV host to mention just a few things. In this episode we discuss sustainable food sourcing, using wildlife as a resource and how to cook the perfect grouse. This episode is presented by www.forloh.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com [email protected]...
Nov 10, 2021•52 min•Ep. 196
In the first episode of an ongoing collaboration with Tecovas , the Outpost Series brings you gritty stories of the American West from the people who live, breathe and work on the land. In this episode, we visit Matt Skoglund from North Bridger Bison to talk about land management and regenerative grazing. www.tecovas.com https://www.northbridgerbison.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com For more visit www.byronpace.com...
Nov 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 195
This episode is part of our ongoing collaboration with Gunner Kennels, kicked off by a moving conversation with the company founder Addison Edmonds. We hear about his passion for working dogs and how the legacy of his hunting companion Gunner, became the driving force behind the world’s toughest transport kennels. www.gunner.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com More: www.byronpace.com Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace...
Sep 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 194
In the last of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Tree planting problems: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/bad-science-planting-frenzy-misses-the-grasslands-for-the-trees/ Grand canyon bison cull: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/05/07/why-are-45-000-people-signing-up...
Jul 17, 2021•38 min•Ep. 193
In the fifth of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: The cost of invasive species: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03405-6 Sage grouse hunting limits: https://www.wyofile.com/after-hunters-kill-874-sage-grouse-hens-wyos-hunt-questioned/ Wildlife rebounds in the f...
Jul 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 192
In the fourth of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Wildlife trade bans. The USA look to ban kangaroo leather imports: https://theconversation.com/a-us-ban-on-kangaroo-leather-would-be-an-animal-welfare-disaster-and-a-missed-farming-opportunity-155904 How human-altered la...
Jun 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 191
In the third of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Do fish feel pain: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/12/there-is-ample-evidence-that-fish-feel-pain Climbing conflicts: https://www.wyofile.com/climbing-conflicts-forest-service-intervenes-in-tensleep-canyo...
Jun 14, 2021•55 min•Ep. 190
Dr Mark Elbroch is the lead scientists for Panthera's Puma Program. If you want to understand mountain lions this is the show to listen to and he the person to guide you through it. From the evolution to human conflict, this is an important discussion on predator conservation. Mark: https://www.panthera.org/people/mark-elbroch-phd The Cougar Conundrum: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Conundrum-Sharing-Successful-Predator/dp/161091998X www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Suppo...
Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 189
In the second of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Wolf management: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/idaho-lawmakers-pass-bill-kill-most-states-wolf-population-2021-04-28/ Dam removal: https://lmtribune.com/northwest/simpson-calls-on-his-challengers-to-provid...
May 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 188
In the first of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Bison culling in Gran Canyon National Park: https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-sign-petition-stop-grand-canyon-bison-hunt-lottery-after-45000-volunteer-1590024 Lay down your fences: https://oilcity.news/community/2020/08/...
May 19, 2021•43 min•Ep. 187
Dr Cathy Mayne is an ecologist based in Scotland. We tackle the prickly topic of rewilding, the implications for how we manage deer and our landscape, and what does sustainable living really mean in a world driven by 'progress' and economic growth. https://mountainenvironmentservices.com/ www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 186
Jake Willers is a wildlife documentary filmmaker and National Geographic presenter. He transformed his career from working at the family wildlife park in England to presenting wildlife documentaries around the world. From insects to mountain lions and bears, he has an incredible wealth of knowledge. More info: www.jakewillers.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 185
Simon Parker is a journalist, radio and TV presenter, and travel writer, who has lived a restless life forever in search of adventure. Having travelled half the world's countries, he has reported for numerous major news networks, covering everything from the migrant crisis in Greece to the impacts of climate change in Svalbard. We discuss his latest project to tell stories of sustainability and conservation from people who live and embrace that life, in his new series on Amazon, Earth Cycles. Mo...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
