Jesse Zeman, Executive Director for the BC Wildlife Federation joins Mark and Curtis to provide the Federation’s analysis of the new draft grizzly bear management plan for British Columbia. Jesse talks about whether there is dedicated funding for grizzly bear science and population monitoring, how many grizzly bear experts there are in the province now, grizzly bear management objectives and accountability of government for grizzly bear management. Other topics covered include how much money BC spends on taking care of wildlife and habitat, how many grizzly bear scientists there are in Montana compared to BC, who and what is killing grizzly bears now that hunting is banned, how much money hunters still commit to grizzly conservation, where hunters can go to comment on the draft management plan and the need for a pro-hunting voice on the future of grizzly bear management in BC.  Take Action:  Provide input on the draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan before September 8th here: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/grizzly-bear-stewardship-framework/ Sponsored by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota

Jesse Zeman, Executive Director for the BC Wildlife Federation joins Mark and Curtis to provide the Federation’s analysis of the new draft grizzly bear management plan for British Columbia. Jesse talks about whether there is dedicated funding for grizzly bear science and population monitoring, how many grizzly bear experts there are in the province now, grizzly bear management objectives and accountability of government for grizzly bear management. Other topics covered include how much money BC spends on taking care of wildlife and habitat, how many grizzly bear scientists there are in Montana compared to BC, who and what is killing grizzly bears now that hunting is banned, how much money hunters still commit to grizzly conservation, where hunters can go to comment on the draft management plan and the need for a pro-hunting voice on the future of grizzly bear management in BC.  Take Action:  Provide input on the draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan before September 8th here: <a href="https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/grizzly-bear-stewardship-framework/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/grizzly-bear-stewardship-framework/</a> Sponsored by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota

Episode 101 – Take Action for Grizzly Bears

In this episode Robbie joins Mark to discuss the fallow deer cull on Sidney Island in British Columbia, the recent brown bear cull in Alaska and private land access in Canada. Topics covered included using hunters versus contract sharpshooters for population control, whether caribou or bears are worth more in Alaska, if it pays it stays mantra, private land rights in Canada, exclusive rights, changes in Saskatchewan’s Tress Pass Act and concerns over Land Trust coming to Canada.

In this episode Robbie joins Mark to discuss the fallow deer cull on Sidney Island in British Columbia, the recent brown bear cull in Alaska and private land access in Canada. Topics covered included using hunters versus contract sharpshooters for population control, whether caribou or bears are worth more in Alaska, if it pays it stays mantra, private land rights in Canada, exclusive rights, changes in Saskatchewan’s Tress Pass Act and concerns over Land Trust coming to Canada.

Around Canada Ep. 59 - Sidney Island Deer Cull

Presented by Blood Origins CanadaThis podcast is sponsored by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota in Cranbrook, BC. Dr. Bruce McLellan and Dr. Clayton Lamb join Mark and Curtis in episode 100 to impart their wisdom on grizzly bears, conservation and sustainable hunting. Topics discussed include whether wolf or grizzly bear hunting is more controversial, the biological factors of grizzly bears critical for managing a hunt, ranges in sustainable harvest rates, when hunting permits get revoked, average age of bears killed by hunters, social and political factors influencing hunting and whether hunting reduces human-bear conflict, cub killing and predation on ungulates.

Presented by Blood Origins CanadaThis podcast is sponsored by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota in Cranbrook, BC. Dr. Bruce McLellan and Dr. Clayton Lamb join Mark and Curtis in episode 100 to impart their wisdom on grizzly bears, conservation and sustainable hunting. Topics discussed include whether wolf or grizzly bear hunting is more controversial, the biological factors of grizzly bears critical for managing a hunt, ranges in sustainable harvest rates, when hunting permits get revoked, average age of bears killed by hunters, social and political factors influencing hunting and whether hunting reduces human-bear conflict, cub killing and predation on ungulates.

Ep. 100 – Managing Grizzly Bear Hunting

In this episode Mark discusses a controversial announcement made by the Manitoba Metis Federation in regard to asserting constitutional hunting rights across the Metis Homeland of Canada and the USA. Mark takes you back 500 years for journey into the history of Canada's Metis People and their current effort to protect Metis culture and rights. Mark summarizes the proposed expansion of the Metis Harvesting Initiative, how Metis harvesting is governed in Manitoba and the response of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation to the recent announcement. 

In this episode Mark discusses a controversial announcement made by the Manitoba Metis Federation in regard to asserting constitutional hunting rights across the Metis Homeland of Canada and the USA. Mark takes you back 500 years for journey into the history of Canada's Metis People and their current effort to protect Metis culture and rights. Mark summarizes the proposed expansion of the Metis Harvesting Initiative, how Metis harvesting is governed in Manitoba and the response of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation to the recent announcement.

Round Canada Ep 58 - Metis Hunting Rights

In this episode, Mark updates you on the outcome of the government’s decision to expand dog hunting training areas in Ontario as a well as, the reversal of the Alaska commercial fishery closure for salmon headed for Canadian rivers to spawn, a lawsuit over spotted owls in BC, the feds threating Ontario over endangered caribou protection, rounding up geese in Toronto, a land use plan for Nunavut, a highway overpass for BC bighorn sheep, a national conservation award for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, the mackerel fishery closure extension in Atlantic Canada, anthrax in NWT bison and whether the stage is set for a fight over who gets to kill bison in Banff National Park.  

In this episode, Mark updates you on the outcome of the government’s decision to expand dog hunting training areas in Ontario as a well as, the reversal of the Alaska commercial fishery closure for salmon headed for Canadian rivers to spawn, a lawsuit over spotted owls in BC, the feds threating Ontario over endangered caribou protection, rounding up geese in Toronto, a land use plan for Nunavut, a highway overpass for BC bighorn sheep, a national conservation award for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, the mackerel fishery closure extension in Atlantic Canada, anthrax in NWT bison and whether the stage is set for a fight over who gets to kill bison in Banff National Park.

Round Canada Ep 57 – Canada’s Yellowstone

Chris Parish

Leland Brown

Brought to You by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota Chris Parish and Leland Brown from the North American Non-Lead Partnership join Mark &amp; Curtis to discuss lead shot and the risk to upland game birds. Christ and Leland. The guys discuss advances in X-ray technology that’s been showing more invisible lead particles in game meat than previously have been detected. Other topics include lead shot effects on partridge, grouse, and doves, dove mortality studies, distribution of lead shot on the landscape, lead impacts on flight distances in partridge and the number of shotgun shells used annually in dove hunting.

Brought to You by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota Chris Parish and Leland Brown from the North American Non-Lead Partnership join Mark &amp; Curtis to discuss lead shot and the risk to upland game birds. Christ and Leland. The guys discuss advances in X-ray technology that’s been showing more invisible lead particles in game meat than previously have been detected. Other topics include lead shot effects on partridge, grouse, and doves, dove mortality studies, distribution of lead shot on the landscape, lead impacts on flight distances in partridge and the number of shotgun shells used annually in dove hunting.

Ep 99 - Lead Shot and Upland Game Birds with Chris Parish and Leland Brown

Doug Manzer

Brought to you by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota   Dr. Doug Manzer, Senior Scientist and Wildlife Program Manager for the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) joins Mark and Curtis to discuss a cool habitat enhancement project. This conversation comes on the heels of the field trip where Doug toured Mark and Curtis around a habitat enhancement project that the ACA is helping the landowner with to restore upland game bird and waterfowl habitat within the heart of the intensive agriculture zone in south-central Alberta. Topics covered include historical and modern farming practices in Alberta, landscape changes, gray partridge, ring-necked pheasants, waterfowl, songbirds, wetlands, water retention, groundwater recharge, insect diversity, crop predators, brood habitat, rearing habitat, security cover and paying for private land habitat management.

Brought to you by Community-Minded Alpine Toyota Dr. Doug Manzer, Senior Scientist and Wildlife Program Manager for the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) joins Mark and Curtis to discuss a cool habitat enhancement project. This conversation comes on the heels of the field trip where Doug toured Mark and Curtis around a habitat enhancement project that the ACA is helping the landowner with to restore upland game bird and waterfowl habitat within the heart of the intensive agriculture zone in south-central Alberta. Topics covered include historical and modern farming practices in Alberta, landscape changes, gray partridge, ring-necked pheasants, waterfowl, songbirds, wetlands, water retention, groundwater recharge, insect diversity, crop predators, brood habitat, rearing habitat, security cover and paying for private land habitat management.

Ep 98 – Habitat Enhancement in Farm Country with Dr. Doug Manzer

In this episode Curtis and Mark discuss hunting and the effect it has on genetics. Topics covered include where genes for antlers and horns come from, trait heritability, effect of food quality and rain versus genetic effects for antler/horn growth as well as the science around the impact of hunting on antlered versus horned game animals. 

In this episode Curtis and Mark discuss hunting and the effect it has on genetics. Topics covered include where genes for antlers and horns come from, trait heritability, effect of food quality and rain versus genetic effects for antler/horn growth as well as the science around the impact of hunting on antlered versus horned game animals.

Underground Ep 43 - Does Hunting Impact Antler & Horn Genetics

In this episode Mark is joined by life long Ontario hunter Sean Foster to uncover the truth about hunting coyotes in Ontario with hound dogs. Sean describes a typical day hunting coyotes, how hunters put dogs onto the coyotes, and the farm areas that hunters focus on. Sean talks about hunting regulations, ethical hunting, the importance of calling dogs off a hunt, mange, exploding populations, how coyotes are actually taken, whether a chase harms the coyotes, the hound hunting community and respect for coyotes.

In this episode Mark is joined by life long Ontario hunter Sean Foster to uncover the truth about hunting coyotes in Ontario with hound dogs. Sean describes a typical day hunting coyotes, how hunters put dogs onto the coyotes, and the farm areas that hunters focus on. Sean talks about hunting regulations, ethical hunting, the importance of calling dogs off a hunt, mange, exploding populations, how coyotes are actually taken, whether a chase harms the coyotes, the hound hunting community and respect for coyotes.

Round Canada Ep 56 - Hunting Coyotes with Hounds in Ontario

In this episode Mark covers the rough start for Bill C-21 in the senate and how it may be a good sign, a bit more on Ontario's dog trialing pen areas licensing controversy, no go on goose control in BC, coyote bites gardener, cougar attacks and renaming bear spray. 

In this episode Mark covers the rough start for Bill C-21 in the senate and how it may be a good sign, a bit more on Ontario's dog trialing pen areas licensing controversy, no go on goose control in BC, coyote bites gardener, cougar attacks and renaming bear spray.

Round Canada Ep 55 - Cougar Attacks, Bill C-21 & Ontario's Dog Training Areas

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast brings you nuanced content about conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada, so you can stay topped up on issues concerning your outdoor, hunting and fishing lifestyle, stay current on the latest in wildlife conservation, science and responsible hunting and be entertained by conversations with intellectual thinkers.

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

Jack Brink

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Edmonton Alberta with archaeologist and author Jack Brink. Jack was instrumental in helping uncover and tell the story of Aboriginal communal bison hunting at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is situated in the Porcupine Hills in southern Alberta. Jack discusses how bison were coaxed over the deadly jump using highly sophisticated hunting methods involving trickery, mimicry and an unrivaled understanding of bison behavior. Jack explains how the animals were processed at the butchering grounds and what a monumental task that was. We chat about what the best season was for driving bison to the buffalo jump, what specific animals were preferred as food, how long the jump was in use and why it came to an end. We also learn why Head-Smashed-In was the largest single gathering of food in the history of humankind.   Show Notes:  Jack’s book: Imaging Head-Smashed-In. Aboriginal Buffalo Hunting on the Northern Plains. Athabasca University Press. Jack W. Brink 4th printing 2017.  The proceeds from Jack’s book goes to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta. 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Edmonton Alberta with archaeologist and author Jack Brink. Jack was instrumental in helping uncover and tell the story of Aboriginal communal bison hunting at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is situated in the Porcupine Hills in southern Alberta. Jack discusses how bison were coaxed over the deadly jump using highly sophisticated hunting methods involving trickery, mimicry and an unrivaled understanding of bison behavior. Jack explains how the animals were processed at the butchering grounds and what a monumental task that was. We chat about what the best season was for driving bison to the buffalo jump, what specific animals were preferred as food, how long the jump was in use and why it came to an end. We also learn why Head-Smashed-In was the largest single gathering of food in the history of humankind. Show Notes:  Jack’s book: Imaging Head-Smashed-In. Aboriginal Buffalo Hunting on the Northern Plains. Athabasca University Press. Jack W. Brink 4th printing 2017.  The proceeds from Jack’s book goes to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta.

Ep 10 - Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump with Jack Brink

Matt Besko

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Edmonton Alberta with Matt Besko, the Director of Wildlife Policy for Alberta Environment and Parks. We discuss the rich and diverse ecosystems of Alberta, and we get a run down on the status of big game and waterfowl populations and conservation concerns in the province. Other topics we cover include white-tailed deer populations, what the province is bracing for with respect to the impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease, hunters access to private land, who is responsible for invasive wild pig control, and the complexities of wildlife management in an world of changing public attitudes and perceptions.  As well, we chat about duck hunting, duck cooking and why you might have to go roebuck hunting in Germany in order to get a great bird dog. 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Edmonton Alberta with Matt Besko, the Director of Wildlife Policy for Alberta Environment and Parks. We discuss the rich and diverse ecosystems of Alberta, and we get a run down on the status of big game and waterfowl populations and conservation concerns in the province. Other topics we cover include white-tailed deer populations, what the province is bracing for with respect to the impacts of Chronic Wasting Disease, hunters access to private land, who is responsible for invasive wild pig control, and the complexities of wildlife management in an world of changing public attitudes and perceptions.  As well, we chat about duck hunting, duck cooking and why you might have to go roebuck hunting in Germany in order to get a great bird dog.

Ep 11 - Wildlife Management in Alberta with Matt Besko

Andrew Derocher

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the University of Alberta joined by Dr. Andrew Derocher. This episode explores one of the world’s most iconic wild animals – the Polar Bear. Topics discussed include the things that make a polar bear tick, fat vacuums, chill bears, ponies with teeth, whether polar bears are land or marine mammals, their conservation status, what polar bear habitat really is, a half-baked plan to introduce polar bears into the Antarctic, polar bear politics and catching polar bears versus grizzly bears. Dr. Derocher gives us a run down on his research in the Canadian Arctic and explains how these bears are fairing with climate change, and he distinguishes between traditional knowledge, local knowledge and science as it relates to polar bear conservation. Andy also digs into Nunavut’s new Polar Bear Management Plan as well as, what polar bear sustenance hunting and trophy hunting means to Indigenous People in the Canadian Arctic. Lastly, we learn what a banana seal is and how many degrees of separation we have from super scientist Dr. Fred Bunnell at the University of British Columbia.   Follow Dr. Derocher on Twitter at AEDerocher and check out his book, Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior. John Hopkins University Press.  

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the University of Alberta joined by Dr. Andrew Derocher. This episode explores one of the world’s most iconic wild animals – the Polar Bear. Topics discussed include the things that make a polar bear tick, fat vacuums, chill bears, ponies with teeth, whether polar bears are land or marine mammals, their conservation status, what polar bear habitat really is, a half-baked plan to introduce polar bears into the Antarctic, polar bear politics and catching polar bears versus grizzly bears. Dr. Derocher gives us a run down on his research in the Canadian Arctic and explains how these bears are fairing with climate change, and he distinguishes between traditional knowledge, local knowledge and science as it relates to polar bear conservation. Andy also digs into Nunavut’s new Polar Bear Management Plan as well as, what polar bear sustenance hunting and trophy hunting means to Indigenous People in the Canadian Arctic. Lastly, we learn what a banana seal is and how many degrees of separation we have from super scientist Dr. Fred Bunnell at the University of British Columbia.   Follow Dr. Derocher on Twitter at AEDerocher and check out his book, Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior. John Hopkins University Press.

Ep 9 - Polar Bear Conservation in Canada with Dr. Andrew Derocher

In this episode Mark and Curtis claw into the future of black bear hunting in Canada. The guys talk about the black bear’s unique evolutionary story in North America, all the different races of black bears in Canada, including the ancient glacial insular bears of British Columbia and how many black bears there are. Bearing in mind those discussions, Mark and Curtis provide encouragement for new hunters interested in black bear hunting that includes where to hunt spring black bears, what clues to look for to find bears, how to differentiate a black from a grizzly bear track, how to cook bear meat and what proportion of a harvested bear is utilized.  The guys examine the return of the Ontario spring black bear hunt after its ban in 1999 as well as the lessons learned from the grizzly bear hunt ban in British Columbia and how these events apply to the future of black bear hunting in Canada. Rounding out the episode the hosts dive into the topics of baiting, hunting bears with hounds, non-resident guided black bear hunting, the narrative around bear hunting, why you should be proud of Canada’s history of black bear conservation and what things hunters could do right now to protect the future of black bear hunting in Canada. Finally, find out how to help ensure hunting and fishing in Canada can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic and figure out how many times a drumming ruffed grouse beats its wings.    Show Notes   Cover Image Copyright © Curtis Hall

In this episode Mark and Curtis claw into the future of black bear hunting in Canada. The guys talk about the black bear’s unique evolutionary story in North America, all the different races of black bears in Canada, including the ancient glacial insular bears of British Columbia and how many black bears there are. Bearing in mind those discussions, Mark and Curtis provide encouragement for new hunters interested in black bear hunting that includes where to hunt spring black bears, what clues to look for to find bears, how to differentiate a black from a grizzly bear track, how to cook bear meat and what proportion of a harvested bear is utilized.  The guys examine the return of the Ontario spring black bear hunt after its ban in 1999 as well as the lessons learned from the grizzly bear hunt ban in British Columbia and how these events apply to the future of black bear hunting in Canada. Rounding out the episode the hosts dive into the topics of baiting, hunting bears with hounds, non-resident guided black bear hunting, the narrative around bear hunting, why you should be proud of Canada’s history of black bear conservation and what things hunters could do right now to protect the future of black bear hunting in Canada. Finally, find out how to help ensure hunting and fishing in Canada can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic and figure out how many times a drumming ruffed grouse beats its wings.  Show Notes Cover Image Copyright © Curtis Hall

Ep 22 - The Future of Black Bear Hunting in Canada

In this episode Mark and Curtis provide an update on how their spring turkey hunt went and they give a short recap on the recent announcement about hunting and fishing in BC during COVID-19. In addition to turkeys and social distance hunting, the fellas chat about an important aspect of wildlife management - the enhancement of habitat with the use of fire. Topics covered include when the era of fire began, fire tolerant and fire dependent species, fire regimes, how fire creates resilient ecosystems, top down and bottom up population regulators, the drivers of wildlife populations and how fire effects said wildlife population drivers. The guys also talk about how often critical habitats should be burned, the value of burnt snag forests, whether clearcutting emulates natural fire, the disruption of natural fire cycles, the size of fires in BC, whether forest fires nowadays are bad, how big habitat burns should be, how wildlife habitat burns can benefit humans and why moose have long legs.   Show Notes EatWild BC Podcast. COVID-19 Can you hunt in BC?  https://eatwild.podbean.com/e/eatwild-podcast-covid-19-can-you-hunt-in-bc/

In this episode Mark and Curtis provide an update on how their spring turkey hunt went and they give a short recap on the recent announcement about hunting and fishing in BC during COVID-19. In addition to turkeys and social distance hunting, the fellas chat about an important aspect of wildlife management - the enhancement of habitat with the use of fire. Topics covered include when the era of fire began, fire tolerant and fire dependent species, fire regimes, how fire creates resilient ecosystems, top down and bottom up population regulators, the drivers of wildlife populations and how fire effects said wildlife population drivers. The guys also talk about how often critical habitats should be burned, the value of burnt snag forests, whether clearcutting emulates natural fire, the disruption of natural fire cycles, the size of fires in BC, whether forest fires nowadays are bad, how big habitat burns should be, how wildlife habitat burns can benefit humans and why moose have long legs. Show Notes EatWild BC Podcast. COVID-19 Can you hunt in BC? <a href="https://eatwild.podbean.com/e/eatwild-podcast-covid-19-can-you-hunt-in-bc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eatwild.podbean.com/e/eatwild-podcast-covid-19-can-you-hunt-in-bc/</a>

Ep 21 - Fire and Wildlife Populations

In this episode Mark and Curtis are in the studio respecting the social distancing rules. But the show must go on, so in the absence of a guest the guys take an in-depth look at wolf hunting and the story surrounding the recent death of a well-known coastal wolf in BC. Topics discussed in this episode include an analysis of British Columbia’s Wolf Management Plan, wolf population dynamics, wolf species and subspecies, wolf extinctions, theories of why some people trophy hunt, predator management in the North American sustained yield model, why some people find wolf hunting so disdainful, the possible motives behind why some resident hunters will kill a wolf, whether carnivore meat is edible, is this really going to be Cecil the wolf?, the current wolf hunting narrative, the shaming hunter tactic, trophic cascade, plural breeding and some solutions on how a wider range of social values around wolves can be incorporated into wildlife management and conservation without all the conflict and controversy.    Show Notes  Wolf Management Plan in British Columbia Globe and Mail Op-Ed Article  Takaya the Grey Wolf Will Become BC’s Cecil The Lion       Cover photo Credit: Copyright © hkuchera / Adobe Stock

In this episode Mark and Curtis are in the studio respecting the social distancing rules. But the show must go on, so in the absence of a guest the guys take an in-depth look at wolf hunting and the story surrounding the recent death of a well-known coastal wolf in BC. Topics discussed in this episode include an analysis of British Columbia’s Wolf Management Plan, wolf population dynamics, wolf species and subspecies, wolf extinctions, theories of why some people trophy hunt, predator management in the North American sustained yield model, why some people find wolf hunting so disdainful, the possible motives behind why some resident hunters will kill a wolf, whether carnivore meat is edible, is this really going to be Cecil the wolf?, the current wolf hunting narrative, the shaming hunter tactic, trophic cascade, plural breeding and some solutions on how a wider range of social values around wolves can be incorporated into wildlife management and conservation without all the conflict and controversy.    Show Notes <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/management-issues/docs/grey_wolf_management_plan.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wolf Management Plan in British Columbia</a> Globe and Mail Op-Ed Article <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-takaya-the-grey-wolf-will-become-bcs-cecil-the-lion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Takaya the Grey Wolf Will Become BC’s Cecil The Lion</a> Cover photo Credit: Copyright © hkuchera / Adobe Stock

Ep 19 - Wolf Hunting Controversy in BC

Clayton Lamb

In this episode Mark and Curtis are in Fernie British Columbia with Dr. Clayton Lamb learning about the new discipline of road ecology. Dr. Lamb tells the hosts about his transition from researching grizzly bears for his PhD into his new wildlife research projects. Other topics discussed in this episode include finding out what this whole new field of road ecology is about, the magnitude of wildlife-vehicle collisions in North America as well as in Southeast BC and all the various ways that highway corridors can affect wildlife. Dr. Lamb discusses the effectiveness of highway fences and wildlife over and under passes for safely moving wildlife across busy highway corridors. The gang dives into the infamous flashing wildlife signs on Highway 3 in Southeast BC and whether automobile insurance companies are manipulating wildlife populations to save money.  Show Notes: The Nevada Area 7 Mule Deer migration highway case study:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-mvhPMokY&amp;feature=youtu.be   Highway 3 wildlife detection system in British Columbia:    https://www.tranbc.ca/2016/07/27/behind-the-scenes-bc-wildlife-trucks-saved-from-collision/

In this episode Mark and Curtis are in Fernie British Columbia with Dr. Clayton Lamb learning about the new discipline of road ecology. Dr. Lamb tells the hosts about his transition from researching grizzly bears for his PhD into his new wildlife research projects. Other topics discussed in this episode include finding out what this whole new field of road ecology is about, the magnitude of wildlife-vehicle collisions in North America as well as in Southeast BC and all the various ways that highway corridors can affect wildlife. Dr. Lamb discusses the effectiveness of highway fences and wildlife over and under passes for safely moving wildlife across busy highway corridors. The gang dives into the infamous flashing wildlife signs on Highway 3 in Southeast BC and whether automobile insurance companies are manipulating wildlife populations to save money.  Show Notes: The Nevada Area 7 Mule Deer migration highway case study: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-mvhPMokY&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-mvhPMokY&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> Highway 3 wildlife detection system in British Columbia: <a href="https://www.tranbc.ca/2016/07/27/behind-the-scenes-bc-wildlife-trucks-saved-from-collision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.tranbc.ca/2016/07/27/behind-the-scenes-bc-wildlife-trucks-saved-from-collision/</a>

Ep 18 - Road Ecology with Dr. Clayton Lamb

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by Al Duffy, Chair of the BC Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Bill Hanlon, the Co-Chair. The guys provide their perspectives on the controversial and nebulous subject of ethics and fair chase in hunting.  Topics and questions discussed include defining what ethics are, what society expects of hunters, what morally good hunting is, how to define fair chase hunting and when does hunting cross the boundary where it becomes destructive to wildlife. The gang also grapples with hard questions including asking whether the types of weapons hunters use define hunting, if technology in hunting need to be more regulated and whether modern technology in hunting actually destructive to wildlife populations. Finally, everyone weighs in on why the subject of ethics and fair chase hunting is so divisive in the hunting community and how the net generation of leaders in the hunting community can have conversations about ethics and fair chase without folks getting so hot under the collar. When hunters suggest imposing more rules to regulate hunting practices what are they really trying to preserve? Show Notes:  Everyone’s go to books on ethics in hunting include:  Mediations on Hunting by José Ortega y Gasset Beyond Fair Chase and Inherit the Hunt by Jim Posewitz Heartsblood and A Hunter’s Hears: Honest Essays on a Blood Sport by David Peterson Bloodties: Nature, Culture, and the Hunt by Ted Kerasote 

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by Al Duffy, Chair of the BC Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Bill Hanlon, the Co-Chair. The guys provide their perspectives on the controversial and nebulous subject of ethics and fair chase in hunting.  Topics and questions discussed include defining what ethics are, what society expects of hunters, what morally good hunting is, how to define fair chase hunting and when does hunting cross the boundary where it becomes destructive to wildlife. The gang also grapples with hard questions including asking whether the types of weapons hunters use define hunting, if technology in hunting need to be more regulated and whether modern technology in hunting actually destructive to wildlife populations. Finally, everyone weighs in on why the subject of ethics and fair chase hunting is so divisive in the hunting community and how the net generation of leaders in the hunting community can have conversations about ethics and fair chase without folks getting so hot under the collar. When hunters suggest imposing more rules to regulate hunting practices what are they really trying to preserve? Show Notes: Everyone’s go to books on ethics in hunting include:  Mediations on Hunting by José Ortega y Gasset Beyond Fair Chase and Inherit the Hunt by Jim Posewitz Heartsblood and A Hunter’s Hears: Honest Essays on a Blood Sport by David Peterson Bloodties: Nature, Culture, and the Hunt by Ted Kerasote

Ep 17 - Ethics and Fair Chase in Hunting

In this episode Mark and Curtis join Dylan Eyers from EatWild BC, Jenny Ly, from the Chasing Food Club and Kelly Molnar and Mike Pedersen from the Rookie Hunter Podcast for a live podcast which was recorded in Vancouver, BC on January 30th.  The crew shreds up the question – Why is Hunting So Hard?  For many new and first-time hunters, hunting can be frustrating and maybe even demoralizing. Folks tell us they have gone years since starting hunting and never been able to harvest an animal. In order to help new hunters be successful, the lot of us offer perspectives on why hunting is hard and impart our ideas and advice how to fill your freezer this fall. Topics discussed include everyone’s hardest physical and mental hunts, how to develop hunt plans, best animals to hunt when starting out, expectations when planning a hunt, a bit on the spiritual awareness side of hunting and Dylan’s recent bison hunt. If you are a new hunter that has not grown up in a hunting family and you feel the hunting struggle is real, download this episode and listen to the conversation.  The live podcast was sponsored by the BC Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Filsons store in Vancouver and Stanley Park Brewing. Proceeds will go to an on-the-ground-project managed by the Region 2 chapter of BHA.   Show Notes: As promised in the podcast, here is a good resource for mule deer hunters: Ecology and Conservation of Mule Deer in Idaho: Management Strategies for Restoring Populations Dr. Mark Hebblewhite, University of Montana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU

In this episode Mark and Curtis join Dylan Eyers from EatWild BC, Jenny Ly, from the Chasing Food Club and Kelly Molnar and Mike Pedersen from the Rookie Hunter Podcast for a live podcast which was recorded in Vancouver, BC on January 30th.  The crew shreds up the question – Why is Hunting So Hard?  For many new and first-time hunters, hunting can be frustrating and maybe even demoralizing. Folks tell us they have gone years since starting hunting and never been able to harvest an animal. In order to help new hunters be successful, the lot of us offer perspectives on why hunting is hard and impart our ideas and advice how to fill your freezer this fall. Topics discussed include everyone’s hardest physical and mental hunts, how to develop hunt plans, best animals to hunt when starting out, expectations when planning a hunt, a bit on the spiritual awareness side of hunting and Dylan’s recent bison hunt. If you are a new hunter that has not grown up in a hunting family and you feel the hunting struggle is real, download this episode and listen to the conversation.  The live podcast was sponsored by the BC Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Filsons store in Vancouver and Stanley Park Brewing. Proceeds will go to an on-the-ground-project managed by the Region 2 chapter of BHA.   Show Notes: As promised in the podcast, here is a good resource for mule deer hunters: Ecology and Conservation of Mule Deer in Idaho: Management Strategies for Restoring Populations Dr. Mark Hebblewhite, University of Montana <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU</a>

Ep 16 - Why is Hunting So Hard  - Live Podcast Vancouver, BC

Jeff Berdusco

Patrick Stent

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Cranbrook, British Columbia talking all things deer with Senior Wildlife Biologist, Pat Stent and resident hunter dude, Jeff Berdusco. Pat gives us a run down on the findings from his mule deer research studies in Southeastern BC. He explains the factors influencing mule deer populations, what’s happening with predation and how mule deer survival rates in this part of BC compare to other mule deer jurisdictions. Pat also discusses a new whitetailed-deer study that he is getting ready for this year. The group also covers deer harvest management, antlerless seasons, why some hunters are against hunting does and, everyone’s favorite deer topic, the urban deer problem.  Show Notes: Ecology and Conservation of Mule Deer in Idaho: Management Strategies for Restoring Populations Dr. Mark Hebblewhite, University of Montana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are in Cranbrook, British Columbia talking all things deer with Senior Wildlife Biologist, Pat Stent and resident hunter dude, Jeff Berdusco. Pat gives us a run down on the findings from his mule deer research studies in Southeastern BC. He explains the factors influencing mule deer populations, what’s happening with predation and how mule deer survival rates in this part of BC compare to other mule deer jurisdictions. Pat also discusses a new whitetailed-deer study that he is getting ready for this year. The group also covers deer harvest management, antlerless seasons, why some hunters are against hunting does and, everyone’s favorite deer topic, the urban deer problem.  Show Notes: Ecology and Conservation of Mule Deer in Idaho: Management Strategies for Restoring Populations Dr. Mark Hebblewhite, University of Montana <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOH627-WqU</a>

Ep 15 - Deer Ecology, Research and Management with Patrick Stent and Jeff Berdusco

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are talking with British Columbia’s provincial wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Helen Schwantje. Helen explains how she secured herself a full-time position as the head of wildlife health in the province. Other topics the gang chats about include captive conservation breeding programs as a tool to save endangered species including caribou, being a women vet in male-dominated wildlife management field, millennials in wildlife biology, the types of wildlife health programs she oversees, the kinds of reports and questions Helen receives from the public, BC’s chronic wasting disease surveillance program, wild sheep diseases, population-level health monitoring, whether alpacas and llamas are a threat to wild sheep, and aggressive camelid owners. Most importantly, you can learn what the future of wild monkeys will be in British Columbia. 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are talking with British Columbia’s provincial wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Helen Schwantje. Helen explains how she secured herself a full-time position as the head of wildlife health in the province. Other topics the gang chats about include captive conservation breeding programs as a tool to save endangered species including caribou, being a women vet in male-dominated wildlife management field, millennials in wildlife biology, the types of wildlife health programs she oversees, the kinds of reports and questions Helen receives from the public, BC’s chronic wasting disease surveillance program, wild sheep diseases, population-level health monitoring, whether alpacas and llamas are a threat to wild sheep, and aggressive camelid owners. Most importantly, you can learn what the future of wild monkeys will be in British Columbia.

Ep 14 - The Life and Times of a Wildlife Vet with Dr. Helen Schwantje

In this episode, Mark, Curtis, Erin, Karlee and Jake are all together to reflect on our 2019 adventures. Large cutties, catch and release fishing, the state of fishing on Haida Gwaii, deer hunting in 2019, the November lull, first duck hunts, first deer harvests, packs of marauding grizzlies in the late deer season, wild Christmas dinner, perch tacos, awesome elk hunting, debate on a freezer full of venison or mallards, hunting and gathering goals for 2020,and moms who hunt. Thrown into all of this is a bit of a serious rant about using hunting regulations as a tool to recover and increase wildlife populations and a what to think of another annoying news article that tries to talk about hunting and wildlife management. Finally, we thankfully recognize all the people that helped us get the podcast to where it is now; their generous contribution of time, advice and expert knowledge have allowed The Hunter Conservationist Podcast to create a high standard focused on what we are all passionate about: conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada

In this episode, Mark, Curtis, Erin, Karlee and Jake are all together to reflect on our 2019 adventures. Large cutties, catch and release fishing, the state of fishing on Haida Gwaii, deer hunting in 2019, the November lull, first duck hunts, first deer harvests, packs of marauding grizzlies in the late deer season, wild Christmas dinner, perch tacos, awesome elk hunting, debate on a freezer full of venison or mallards, hunting and gathering goals for 2020,and moms who hunt. Thrown into all of this is a bit of a serious rant about using hunting regulations as a tool to recover and increase wildlife populations and a what to think of another annoying news article that tries to talk about hunting and wildlife management. Finally, we thankfully recognize all the people that helped us get the podcast to where it is now; their generous contribution of time, advice and expert knowledge have allowed The Hunter Conservationist Podcast to create a high standard focused on what we are all passionate about: conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada

Ep 13 - 2019 Year in Review

Bill Hanlon

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the Big Ranch near Sparwood, BC with BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Chapter Board Co-Chair, Bill Hanlon and his giant cape buffalo. Bill tells us about the history of BHA and how British Columbia became a chapter.  We also learn about the surge in membership growth occurring in BC, the types of hunters and anglers that are joining, what the focus and priorities for BHA in British Columbia are, the building of a Canadian identity and the great support BHA provides for the professional development of its chapter volunteers. Bill also explains how the green decoy fiasco backfired and BHA turned it around to their advantage. Of course, we talk about hunting and big white-tailed-bucks, trail cams and technology in hunting. 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the Big Ranch near Sparwood, BC with BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Chapter Board Co-Chair, Bill Hanlon and his giant cape buffalo. Bill tells us about the history of BHA and how British Columbia became a chapter.  We also learn about the surge in membership growth occurring in BC, the types of hunters and anglers that are joining, what the focus and priorities for BHA in British Columbia are, the building of a Canadian identity and the great support BHA provides for the professional development of its chapter volunteers. Bill also explains how the green decoy fiasco backfired and BHA turned it around to their advantage. Of course, we talk about hunting and big white-tailed-bucks, trail cams and technology in hunting.

Ep 12 - BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers with Bill Hanlon

Mance Visentin

Brenda McLennan

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by Brenda McLennan and Mance Visetin. The lady’s husbands were both Conservation Officers whose unique career paths brought them together. In this episode we learn what it was like for the newly married spouses of Conservation Officers back in the old days when officers were called Game Wardens. We find out what it was like being a Game Warden in Canada’s high arctic and British Columbia’s remote north before traditional ways of life were gone forever. Other topics discussed include Game Wardens that had to work alone without radio communication and were gone for days or weeks on end, safety of the officers and their families, polar bears in the family basement, late night phone calls about hunting regulations, how pssing off a Conservation Officer’s wife is not the best idea and a historic event involving the RCMP, a Game Warden and his school teacher wife, a bride and a groom who were all commandeered by the Prime Minister to secure the sovereignty of a disputed island in Canada’s high arctic.  

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by Brenda McLennan and Mance Visetin. The lady’s husbands were both Conservation Officers whose unique career paths brought them together. In this episode we learn what it was like for the newly married spouses of Conservation Officers back in the old days when officers were called Game Wardens. We find out what it was like being a Game Warden in Canada’s high arctic and British Columbia’s remote north before traditional ways of life were gone forever. Other topics discussed include Game Wardens that had to work alone without radio communication and were gone for days or weeks on end, safety of the officers and their families, polar bears in the family basement, late night phone calls about hunting regulations, how pssing off a Conservation Officer’s wife is not the best idea and a historic event involving the RCMP, a Game Warden and his school teacher wife, a bride and a groom who were all commandeered by the Prime Minister to secure the sovereignty of a disputed island in Canada’s high arctic.

Ep 8 - Behind the Badge with Brenda McLennan and Mance Visentin

Bryce McKinnon

Derek Johnson

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by new hunters Bryce McKinnon and Derek Johnson. These young men didn’t grow up in hunting families, but they are having fun finding their way in hunting by trial and error. This episode will help other new hunters and established hunters will hear what it’s like for a new hunter to try to get started in hunting. Topics discussed include how the guys got into hunting, what’s missing from the hunter training course, what the essential supplies for game processing are that should be in your pack, how and when to use the gutless method, whether you can age meat in your refrigerator, building your own game cooler with a Cool Bot, how many guns should one own, advice for new hunters and whether making eye contact and walking straight at a deer actually works. Show notes Check out the great hunting and butchering courses and workshop with Dylan and the crew athttp://www.eatwild.ca/The best video to learn the gutless method of field dressing an elk is from Randy Newberg Hunter:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5z3kJWbn8The CoolBot device if you want to make your own game cooler:https://www.storeitcold.com/

In this episode Mark and Curtis are joined by new hunters Bryce McKinnon and Derek Johnson. These young men didn’t grow up in hunting families, but they are having fun finding their way in hunting by trial and error. This episode will help other new hunters and established hunters will hear what it’s like for a new hunter to try to get started in hunting. Topics discussed include how the guys got into hunting, what’s missing from the hunter training course, what the essential supplies for game processing are that should be in your pack, how and when to use the gutless method, whether you can age meat in your refrigerator, building your own game cooler with a Cool Bot, how many guns should one own, advice for new hunters and whether making eye contact and walking straight at a deer actually works. Show notes Check out the great hunting and butchering courses and workshop with Dylan and the crew athttp://<a href="http://www.eatwild.ca/The" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eatwild.ca/The</a> best video to learn the gutless method of field dressing an elk is from Randy Newberg Hunter:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5z3kJWbn8The" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny5z3kJWbn8The</a> CoolBot device if you want to make your own game cooler:<a href="https://www.storeitcold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.storeitcold.com/</a>

Ep 7 - New Hunters with Bryce McKinnon and Derek Johnson

Reg Parsons

In this episode, we are joined by Reg Parsons and Odd Aasland to discuss their careers as taxidermists. With 80 ish years of combined experience in their field of work, we discuss how these gents first got into taxidermy as a career, the history of taxidermy, the process of taxidermy, how taxidermy contributed to conservation, the infamous duck incident, whether size (antlers) matter, whether taxidermy is a verb or a noun, the evolution of taxidermy as an art and what defines a master. The guys reminisce, tell stories, joke and banter about their careers as master taxidermists. In case you miss a point or two, a few of the stories will be told and retold to enhance your ability to retain the information.  But most importantly, follow along to hear Reg and Odd’s sage advice on how to live a fulfilled life.

In this episode, we are joined by Reg Parsons and Odd Aasland to discuss their careers as taxidermists. With 80 ish years of combined experience in their field of work, we discuss how these gents first got into taxidermy as a career, the history of taxidermy, the process of taxidermy, how taxidermy contributed to conservation, the infamous duck incident, whether size (antlers) matter, whether taxidermy is a verb or a noun, the evolution of taxidermy as an art and what defines a master. The guys reminisce, tell stories, joke and banter about their careers as master taxidermists. In case you miss a point or two, a few of the stories will be told and retold to enhance your ability to retain the information.  But most importantly, follow along to hear Reg and Odd’s sage advice on how to live a fulfilled life.

Ep 6 - The Masters of Taxidermy- With Reg Parsons and Odd Aasland

Cait Nelson

In this episode, we are joined by Cait Nelson, Wildlife Health Biologist with the government of BC. Cait oversees the province’s Chronic Wasting Disease on-the-ground program. Topics discussed include the latest on CWD science, global CWD news, the history of CWD in Canada, BC’s CWD program up to 2019, BC’s CWD free status, new CWD cases close to BC, the new mandatory head submission order for hunters in parts of Kootenay Region 4, what hunters need to do with their deer this fall, all the groups (including hunters) that have stepped up to help Cait with her program, and why hunters and hunting is awesome.     Show Notes  BC’s CWD public information website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-health/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease   BC’s CWD 2019 CWD Surveillance and Response Program Management Plan https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/wildlife-wildlife-habitat/wildlife-health/wildlife-health-documents/bc_cwd_plan_june2019_approved.pdf  

In this episode, we are joined by Cait Nelson, Wildlife Health Biologist with the government of BC. Cait oversees the province’s Chronic Wasting Disease on-the-ground program. Topics discussed include the latest on CWD science, global CWD news, the history of CWD in Canada, BC’s CWD program up to 2019, BC’s CWD free status, new CWD cases close to BC, the new mandatory head submission order for hunters in parts of Kootenay Region 4, what hunters need to do with their deer this fall, all the groups (including hunters) that have stepped up to help Cait with her program, and why hunters and hunting is awesome.     Show Notes  BC’s CWD public information website <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-health/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-health/wildlife-diseases/chronic-wasting-disease</a> BC’s CWD 2019 CWD Surveillance and Response Program Management Plan <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/wildlife-wildlife-habitat/wildlife-health/wildlife-health-documents/bc_cwd_plan_june2019_approved.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/wildlife-wildlife-habitat/wildlife-health/wildlife-health-documents/bc_cwd_plan_june2019_approved.pdf</a>

Ep 5 - British Columbia’s Enhanced Chronic Wasting Disease Program with Cait Nelson

Ryan Brook

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the University of Saskatchewan to discuss the growing problem of invasive wild pigs in Canada. Topics covered include leaky farms, the difference between wild boar versus wild pig, whether hunting is helping control wild pigs, where wild pigs are found in Canada, whether wild pigs can survive in the Yukon, countdown to 1 million square kilometers, whether sounder is a maritime term or not, what might be on your spinach, what a wild pig can do in 108 days, whether time is running out to eradicate wild pigs in Canada, and our favorite Ryan Brook quotes.   Show Notes  Follow Ryan on Twitter at RyanKBrook   Check out the Canadian Wild Pig Research Project - CWPRG on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WildPigResearch/ Learn more about Ryan and his research at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ryan_Brook and at  https://agbio.usask.ca/faculty-and-staff/people-pages/ryan-brook.php#BriefBiography 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the University of Saskatchewan to discuss the growing problem of invasive wild pigs in Canada. Topics covered include leaky farms, the difference between wild boar versus wild pig, whether hunting is helping control wild pigs, where wild pigs are found in Canada, whether wild pigs can survive in the Yukon, countdown to 1 million square kilometers, whether sounder is a maritime term or not, what might be on your spinach, what a wild pig can do in 108 days, whether time is running out to eradicate wild pigs in Canada, and our favorite Ryan Brook quotes.   Show Notes  Follow Ryan on Twitter at RyanKBrook   Check out the Canadian Wild Pig Research Project - CWPRG on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WildPigResearch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WildPigResearch/</a> Learn more about Ryan and his research at <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ryan_Brook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ryan_Brook</a> and at  <a href="https://agbio.usask.ca/faculty-and-staff/people-pages/ryan-brook.php#BriefBiography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://agbio.usask.ca/faculty-and-staff/people-pages/ryan-brook.php#BriefBiography</a>

Ep 4 - Invasive Wild Pigs in Canada with Dr. Ryan Brook

Rob Serrouya

In this episode we are in Revelstoke, British Columbia chatting with caribou researcher Dr. Rob Serrouya from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute. We learn why caribou in the southern population in BC and Alberta are endangered. We also discuss cool t-shirts, saving endangered species with adaptive management, where white-tailed deer fit, social science, trade-off decision making, the controversial moose and wolf stabilization efforts, 500 jobs vs. 500 wolves and whether the cart was put before the horse at the caribou public consultation forums in BC.  Show Notes Check out Rob’s research work at, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Serrouya Recent collaborate research paper on saving endangered species using adaptive management:  https://www.pnas.org/content/116/13/6181 As discussed in the show, the Revelstoke area and “Big Bend” of the Columbia River are within the overlapping traditional territories of the Silix, Sinixt, Secwepemc and Ktunaxa First Nations. Contact the podcasts hosts at HCMedia@thehunterconservationist.com

In this episode we are in Revelstoke, British Columbia chatting with caribou researcher Dr. Rob Serrouya from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute. We learn why caribou in the southern population in BC and Alberta are endangered. We also discuss cool t-shirts, saving endangered species with adaptive management, where white-tailed deer fit, social science, trade-off decision making, the controversial moose and wolf stabilization efforts, 500 jobs vs. 500 wolves and whether the cart was put before the horse at the caribou public consultation forums in BC.  Show Notes Check out Rob’s research work at, <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Serrouya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Serrouya</a> Recent collaborate research paper on saving endangered species using adaptive management:  <a href="https://www.pnas.org/content/116/13/6181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pnas.org/content/116/13/6181</a> As discussed in the show, the Revelstoke area and “Big Bend” of the Columbia River are within the overlapping traditional territories of the Silix, Sinixt, Secwepemc and Ktunaxa First Nations. Contact the podcasts hosts at <a href="mailto:HCMedia@thehunterconservationist.com">HCMedia@thehunterconservationist.com</a>

Ep 2 - Caribou Recovery with Dr. Rob Serrouya

In this episode we are joined by grizzly bear researcher Clayton Lamb, from the University of Alberta. We discuss the facets of grizzly bear conservation and biology, Clayton’s PhD work in the Elk Valley, hangry bears, science of the obvious, source-sink dynamics, the ominous Olsen Pit, modern day raptors trying to kill prehistoric raptors and using data to make flooring decisions. Clayton's website. Follow Clayton on Twitter at ClaytonTLamb 

In this episode we are joined by grizzly bear researcher Clayton Lamb, from the University of Alberta. We discuss the facets of grizzly bear conservation and biology, Clayton’s PhD work in the Elk Valley, hangry bears, science of the obvious, source-sink dynamics, the ominous Olsen Pit, modern day raptors trying to kill prehistoric raptors and using data to make flooring decisions. <a href="https://lamb-eco-research.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clayton's website</a>. Follow Clayton on Twitter at ClaytonTLamb

Ep 1 - Grizzly Bear Conservation with Clayton Lamb

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