Episodes

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

    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.

    Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 502: A New Mine in the Arctic, Shooting Does in Vermont, and the Oldest Animal Alive
    Oct 19 2026

    This week, Cal shares the latest on a proposed mine in the Brooks Range, Vermont's first firearm doe hunt in nearly 40 years, and research into the longevity of a 194-year-old tortoise.

    Calls to Action:

    If you have tips on grizzly poaching in Alberta, visit the Report-A-Poacher website at alberta.ca/report-poacher

    Speak up and Comment on the Arctic Project through BHA’s Action Alert here: https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-the-brooks-range-tell-the-army-corps-what-the-arctic-project-could-mean-for-alaska-s-fi/

    Presented by First Lite

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

    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

    Presented by First Lite

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 499: Bear Deterring Zombies, the Grand Teton Ball Game, and a Wildlife Area Reborn
    Oct 5 2026

    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

    Presented by First Lite

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

    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.

    Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 497: Hybrid Sheep, Salmon Lice, and Overlanding
    Sep 28 2026

    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.

    Presented by First Lite

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

    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 the No Action Alternative. Get more info and take action here: https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/

    Presented by First Lite

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    27 mins