Episodes

  • Ep. 76: Shed hunting in Utah
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, DWR Once-In-a-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson takes us into the world of shed hunting (aka antler gathering). Join in for shed hunting tips, Utah's requirements and some fun stories!

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    29 mins
  • Episode 75: Wildlife gone wild
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, DWR Central Region Wildlife Biologist Rod Nielsen, Southern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Erik Woodhouse and Northern Region Urban Wildlife Biologist Randall Mcbride talk about when and how the DWR responds when certain wildlife species end up on a freeway or in your backyard.

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 74: Processing and cooking wild game
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode, DWR Communications Team Coordinator/ Local Food Writer and Editor Darby Doyle and DWR Southern Region District Wildlife Biologist Morgan Hinton explain the process of what to do after you harvest your animal. They go into equipment and tips for field dressing, processing, storing and cooking your game meat. Tune in for this mouth-watering discussion!

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 73: Commercial Hunting Areas
    Oct 21 2025

    In this episode, DWR Wildlife Biologist Devri Tanner and Hatt Ranch Incorporated President Royd Hatt talk about the Commercial Hunting Area Program in Utah: what they are, how they work and how to take advantage of these unique hunting opportunities.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 72: Rabbits of Utah
    Sep 16 2025

    In this episode, DWR Northern Region Box Elder District Biologist Daniel Sallee lets us tag along on a "rabbit route" and talks about the different rabbit species in Utah, where to find them and some tips for hunting them.

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 71: Utah fly fishing
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode, DWR Habitat Section Assistant Chief Paul Thompson and Utah State Director for Utah Trout Unlimited Jordan Nielson dive into the world of fly fishing in Utah, including basic equipment, where to go and some of their favorite experiences on the river.

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    45 mins
  • Ep. 70: The three species
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, Aquatic Section Assistant Chief over Native Species Randy Oplinger talks about three native fish species found in Utah: bluehead suckers, roundtail chub and flannelmouth suckers. Learn how they are similar, what makes each species unique and how the DWR and partners are helping these fish.

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 69: Bighorn sheep
    Jun 17 2025

    In this episode, DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson talks about bighorn sheep in Utah: where they are located, interesting facts about them and why it has been difficult to manage this big game species.

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    30 mins