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Ep. 501: Future Wild - Lessons from the Fall and Rise of the Beasts of the East with Andrew Moore Oct 14, 2026

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This week on the show I'm joined by Andrew Moore, author of the new book Beasts of the East, to discuss the fall and rise of some of the eastern United States' most charismatic wildlife and the lessons we can take into the future.

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Ep. 500: Emu Escapes, Pricy Shotguns, and California Bobcats Oct 12, 2026

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This week Cal covers how to handle firewood safely, the winners of the annual Federal Duck Stamp Contest, how to help guarantee the right to hunt in Colorado, and so much more.

Calls to Action:

Submit a comment on the California bobcat management plan. Write to wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov with “California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan” in the subject line through November 1.

Apply for a federal grant to fund wildlife crossings in your jurisdiction. https://tinyurl.com/y2f592he

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Ep. 499: Bear Deterring Zombies, the Grand Teton Ball Game, and a Wildlife Area Reborn Oct 05, 2026

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This week, Cal talks about an unusual use of Halloween decorations, an unprecedented professional sports game proposal, the re-establishment of a classic wildlife area in Georgia, and a whole lot more.

Call to Action:

Do you have a fishing operation in the Chesapeake Bay? Apply for a USDA grant for seafood processors that focus on invasive, wild-caught catfish. https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/26d3b044-1102-43a4-9eb5-102d25c19347

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Ep. 498: Future Wild - Are Hunters and Anglers Meeting the Moment? With Hal Herring Sep 30, 2026

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This week on the show I'm joined by Hal Herring, longtime outdoor writer and environmental journalist, to discuss whether or not hunters and anglers are living up to their conservation legacy during this interesting moment in history.

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Ep. 497: Hybrid Sheep, Salmon Lice, and Overlanding Sep 28, 2026

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This week Cal brings you the latest on a new border dispute with Canada, a precise valuation of “Natural Wealth,” and a 66-million-year-old feather.

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Ep. 496: Wile E. Coyote, Predator Statues, and a River Runs Through It Sep 21, 2026

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This week, Cal talks about a modern twist on a classic cartoon, what happens when we immortalize charismatic megafauna, and a new public lands proposal in Montana.

Calls to Action:

Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forests: https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549
Tell the Forest Service to keep our roadless areas wild, productive and accessible for generations to come and support theNo Action Alternative. Get more info and take action here: https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/

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Ep. 495: Future Wild - The Future of the American West’s Great Hoofed Beasts with Kevin Monteith Sep 16, 2026

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This week on the show I'm joined by Kevin Monteith - wildlife researcher and professor at the University of Wyoming - to discuss the current status and key factors impacting the future of some of the American West's most iconic animals - mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, and bighorn sheep.

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Ep. 494: Data Centers, Duck Numbers, and Helicopter Hunting Headaches Sep 14, 2026

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This week Cal covers giant crocs, ancient finds that might be too good to be true, and more time to take action on the Roadless Rule.

Calls to Action:

Keep telling the Forest Service to keep our roadless areas wild, productive, and accessible for generations to come and support theNo Action Alternative.
Take action here: https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/

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Ep. 493: A Yosemite Land Swap, Feral Cats Trash Houses, and the Sage Grouse Decline Sep 07, 2026

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This week, Cal delves into a truly shocking public land swap involving an iconic national park, more reasons not to like feral felines, and recent Wyoming sage grouse lek data.

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Ep. 492: Future Wild - A Public Lands Report Card with Tracy Stone-Manning Sep 02, 2026

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This week on the show I'm joined by President of The Wilderness Society and former Director of the Bureau of Land Management Tracy Stone-Manning for a performance review of the most attention-grabbing public land issues of the last 12 months and a look into the future for our shared landscapes.

Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank.

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