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Western Landscape Policy with WyoFile's Angus and Mike | Episode 227 Sep 18, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Angus Thuermer and Mike Koshmrl of WyoFile. Topics covered include Wyoming as a hotbed of policy issues, corner crossing, wealthy new arrivals, the value of independent journalism - living the issues to report the issues, Wyoming's unique politics, migration study leaders, hunting as Wyoming's culture, and other topics that impact the entire western landscape.

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Tlingit Culture on Hunting, Fishing, Food & Life | Episode 226 Sep 04, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Heather Douville. Heather lives in Craig Alaska, learning and sharing the traditional methods of fishing, hunting, gathering, and furrier as taught by her father and other elders of her Tlingit community. Topics covered include sustainable relationships with the land, teaching oral history, lost language, matrilineal kinship, learning by doing, Tlingit food calendar, traditional fishing methods, handmade halibut hooks, valuing elders, cold smoking fish, food preservation without freezers, being a furrier, sharing the harvest, taking only what you need, deer hunting, seal is an acquired taste, and many others stories and topics related to Tlingit culture and history.

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Nosler & Conservation - In All Places for All Things | Ep 225 Aug 21, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks conservation and hunting with Nosler team members, Madi Woodward and John Nason. In addition to Madi and John prying some stories out of Randy, topics covered include Nosler's support of NWTF, why support turkey conservation when you don't sell shotgun ammo, being a silent conservation partners, business ethos of what is right and not what is easy, habitat versus ground, trapping sidebars, and laughs aplenty.

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Shane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 5 of 5 Aug 17, 2023

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In the final episode of our 5 part series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg conclude their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episode, Shane and Randy discuss wild harvest beyond North America and passing on the ideas and skills associated with wild harvest!

Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please visit the Wild Harvest Initiative website.

Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/

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Fishy Business; Managing Aquatic Species | Episode 223 Aug 07, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Marcus and Michael as they discuss the challenges of fishery management with Mike Duncan, Montana FWP Region 3 Fisheries Manager. Much like terrestrial species, the same challenges arise; native v. non-native species, invasive species, too much human pressure, manipulated and fragmented habitat, and diverse demands from users. Montana is undertaking a new fishery management plan, now out for comment. Learn from Mike and see how your voice can be heard, no matter what state you fish.

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Shane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 4 of 5 Aug 03, 2023

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In Episode 4 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy chat about the economic realties of hunting, the economic benefits of hunting, and the impact of hunting on conservation funding.

Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/

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Shane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 3 of 5 Jul 31, 2023

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In Episode 3 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy dive head first into some of the statistics gathered from Shane and his crew's research, discuss the human impact on the landscape, as well as jump into hunting as a method of conservation.

Wild Harvest Initiative - https://thewildharvestinitiative.com/initiative/

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Junking the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation | Episode 220 Jul 25, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has guests James Forslund and Kris Cantrell, two Washington hunters engaged in the huge changes underway in the Evergreen State. Topics covered include the WA Wildlife Commission proposal to junk the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, appointed leaders ignoring paid professionals, politics driving wildlife policy, commission structure, the benefits of showing up and speaking up, how quickly it can change, why it might happen in your state, how to make a difference, how to be informed, and a host of other lessons to be learned from the huge changes occurring in Washington state.

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Managing for Elk Where They Aren't with Ian Wargo | Episode 219 Jul 10, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Ian Wargo, an avid elk hunter and member of the Montana Citizens Elk Advisory Committee. Topics covered include elk glory herds of the past, managing for elk where they aren't, can we restore elk habitat on large scale, does advocacy matter, are public land elk in danger, political interference, one size doesn't fit all, the power of a few, predators can't be ignored, and a lot of other topics related to managing elk on landscapes formerly flush with elk.

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Perspectives from Backcountry Women | Episode 218 Jun 26, 2023

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Rachel Ahtila and Frankie Foss, two highly accomplished backcountry women who both happen to live in the amazing mountain hunting province of British Columbia. Rachel, a sheep hunting guide and hunter has been guiding for over a decade. Frankie, a talented content producer, was drawn to the backcountry experience for adventure and hunting. Both have unique insights, common experiences, funny stories, some tips, and perspectives that give insight from women who find the backcountry to be their place of fulfillment.

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