Out Among the Buffalo, with Pedro Calderon-Dominguez

The RegenNarration Podcast

The evening before we recorded the main episode with Pedro, we went out on the Plains to shepherd the buffalo to their next patch. This is a rare chance to hear one of the world’s most respected bison wranglers – and the animals themselves – at work. And there were some very special moments too, in this condensed 20-minute special extra to episode 220.
The wind can be mighty on the Plains, and as we went further towards the buffalo it did push the microphone I had on me at times. But given how rare and special this was, and that our voices, and at times the buffalo voices, can still be heard clearly enough, I’ve left in as much as I can of the good stuff, and decided to run with it. I hope you enjoy it. We pick it up as we drive out to the herd, already in awe at the scale and wonder of the Great Plains.
This episode has chapter markers and a transcript.
If you’ve come here first, tune into the main episode with Pedro, ‘The Great Buffalo Restoration on the American Prairie’. You’ll find a few links in the show notes too, along with a transcript, and a few photos on the episode website, with more on Patreon for subscribing members.
Recorded 29 July 2024.
Title slide image: Among the buffalo (pic: Anthony James).
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Music:
By Jeremiah Johnson.
The RegenNarration playlist, music chosen by guests (thanks to Josie Symons).
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Chapters

1. In the car approaching the buffalo (00:00:00)

2. Social dynamics of buffalo (00:02:15)

3. Out of the car among the buffalo (00:04:25)

4. Getting too close (00:08:45)

5. How much direction do you give wild buffalo? (00:15:00)

6. Being able to talk with the buffalo (00:17:55)

7. A visit from Wes Olson (but we couldn’t find the buffalo) (00:19:15)