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Ep. 448: Houndations - Don't Let the Clock Run Out on Your Bird Hunting Adventures Jan 28, 2026

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This week, Tony explains what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities and makes the case for why bird dog owners should consider traveling to hunt before it's too late.

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Ep. 447: Safari Lovebirds, Crossbows, and Bad Bills Jan 26, 2026

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This week on the show, Cal covers the tragic tale of a hunting safari gone wrong, new crossbow rules in the Empire State, and a proposal in Oregon to ban hunting.

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Ep. 446: Public Lands Caucus with Gabe Vazquez and Ryan Zinke Jan 19, 2026

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This week Cal talks Public lands on capital hill with the founders of the non partisan public lands caucus Representatives Gabe Vazquez of New Mexico and Ryan Zinke of Montana.

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Ep. 445: Houndations - How to Truly Understand Your Dog's Sniffer to be a Better Trainer and Owner Jan 14, 2026

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This week, Tony takes a deep dive into the olfactory capabilities of our dogs, and explains how that knowledge not only helps us be better trainers, but also allows us to give our dogs better lives.

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Ep. 444: Shipwrecked Cats, Wolves, and the Crime Desk Jan 12, 2026

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This week, Cal covers where cats came from, why the feds might take over the Colorado wolf program, a turtle smuggler heading to federal prison, and much more.

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Ep. 443: Cal Talks New Year Conservation Landscape with Mark Kenyon Jan 05, 2026

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In this episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to take stock of the conservation landscape in the United States and look forward to the challenges and potential victories we can expect in the coming year.

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Ep. 442: Houndations - The Dangers of Impulsive Puppy Shopping Dec 31, 2025

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This week, Tony talks about how time and a little due diligence go a long ways toward finding the perfect pup.

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Ep. 441: Rabid Kidneys, International Crime, and Water Wars Dec 29, 2025

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In this episode, Cal explains how you can get rabies without ever touching an animal, why international crime doesn't pay, and why a Montana golf course is still trying to hog all the water.

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Ep. 440: Are They Wolves?, Jersey, and The Mailbag Dec 22, 2025

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This week, Cal covers ancient domesticated wolves from Sweden, a bad bill in the Garden State, and a special edition of The Mailbag.

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Ep. 439: Houndations - The Problem with Pigeon-Holing Our Pups Dec 17, 2025

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This week, Tony talks about how we often think certain dogs and certain dog breeds are more limited in their abilities than they really are, and if we can escape that mindset we can truly foster a better relationship with our four-legged cohorts.

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