This is our final episode of the Antelope Island State Park Podcast. I hope you 'll join us for an in-person event or activity on the Island very soon. Find our upcoming events at antelopeisland.utah.govBy Trish Ackley

All of our law enforcement officers are park rangers - but not all of our park rangers are law enforcement!By Madison Bishop

It's been a really busy year at the park with new amenities opening and upgrades to existing facilities. Those don't come without lessons and we're talking about all of them.By Trish Ackley

Have you visited the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island? This property is full of diverse history and ecology. Have a listen as Madison gives us a tour.By Madison Bishop

We're busy prepping for the 2023 Bison Roundup! We're going on hiatus from podcasting so we can focus on this event - we hope you'll join us!By Trish Ackley

Park staff and volunteers are in constant battle against harmful invaders on the island. Madison tells us all about them.By Trish Ackley

Antelope Island is full of magic if you take time and look closely. I'm sharing some of my most favorite magical things about the Island.By Trish Ackley

Madison takes us through Antelope Island State Park and its bison herd's dramatic history!By Madison Bishop

In last moth's episode we heard from Weber State Students about their recent experiences at Antelope Island. They touched on a couple things I wanted to talk more about. So I did. If you haven't yet - go back and listen to Episode 37 - antelopeisland.utah.gov ogden-astronomy.orgBy Trish Ackley

Students at from Weber State University have taken over the podcast. Eavesdrop on their conversation about their Antelope Island Experience.By Trish Ackley / Seth, Cassidy, Johnathan, Justice

University of Utah student Natalia has been busy hiking a section of the island looking for one critter in particular: Porcupines! antelopeisland.utah.govBy Natalia Zurita / Trish Ackley

Happy Dark Sky Month! Utah's Governor Cox named April as Dark Sky Month in Utah back in 2021. What's so important about a dark sky? I'll tell you in this episode! antelopeisland.utah.gov tackley@utah.gov darksky.org

One of my favorite roadside discoveries is our porcupine. We're talking about them in this month's episode!By Trish Ackley

One of our coolest and easily overlooked creature on the island is the burrowing owl. Folks come to the island specifically to find them. In this episode you'll get some pointers on how to find them and some tips on enjoying them responsibly. Thanks to Jessica from Hawkwatch International for helping answer some of my questions. Find info on the go…

2022 was a busy and incredible year. Learn about the many successes we saw at the park this year as well as some of the challenges we faced. Happy New Year!By Trish Ackley

Did you know that Antelope Island's bison herd started with only 12 animals? Work has been done since to keep risks of inbreeding down. I'll tell you all about it! antelopeisland.utah.gov tackley@utah.govBy Trish Ackley

It's that time of year- all hands are on deck at the bison corrals where we're checking the health of our bison herd. Come see us.By Trish Ackley

Rhodes Valley Outfitters is a concessionaire that offers tours of the island on horseback. I interviewed Sage, head wrangler from Sage Valley about what those tours look like. Find them at https://www.rhodesvalleyoutfitters.com/antelope-island/By Trish Ackley / Sage

Have you seen the island's bighorn sheep? You're not alone! They're one of our most elusive critters. https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jwmg.22008By Trish Ackley

Antelope Island is known for diverse wildlife and incredible sunsets but it's also a mecca for geologists! Rocks date from 1.7 billion years to as fresh as 15,000 years - and everything in between. We'll take a very quick glimpse of the very complex history of a few of the island's rocks.By Trish Ackley

They're here! Spider season is upon us and before you cancel your visit I hope you'll spend 10 minutes with me to become better acquainted with the spiders of Antelope Island. I promise they're not as scary as they look.By Trish Ackley

Wilson's Phalaropes are coming through in hundreds of thousands right now! I'll tell you all about them, and the bug situation in this month's episode.By Trish Ackley

Responsible Recreation was a thing long before COVID-19 messaging. I'm going over some not-so-common considerations for safely and responsibly visiting Antelope Island.By Trish Ackley

We're talking about some of our favorite wildlife on Antelope Island - in miniature! Hannah interviews Steven Bates - the park's Wildlife Biologist.By Hannah Taub

Nahuel spent last fall with us as a student intern from the University of Utah. He shares information on his project, some highs and lows and advice for future interns.By Trish Ackley, Nahuel Tulian

In this episode we explore the many different wildflowers that thrive in our dry, salty environment.By Trish Ackley

Many know Frary as the tallest peak on the island and arguably the most strenuous hiking trail due to elevation gain ~ but did you know that at the base of the mountain was the quaint homestead of a family with the same name in the late 1800s?By Trish Ackley

Bats really don't deserve their bad reputation. Wendy Wilson is here to tell us why.By Trish Ackley

It's no secret - this is the best job in the world. In this episode you'll get to know the folks who are lucky enough to work at Antelope Island State Park.By Trish Ackley

Have you seen the Milky Way? Many who live in cities or suburbs can't. In this episode Hannah meets with Ryan Andreasen, creator of Night Sky Science, park volunteer and passionate dark sky advocate. He tells us why he decided to get involved, what makes Antelope Island special for stargazers, and what it takes to reach IDA's Dark Sky Place designa…

It's brine shrimp season! Did you know there was a brine shrimp season? Brine shrimp are a keystone species in the environment in and surrounding Great Salt Lake. Weather you knew about their existence or not, they likely have an impact in your life. Get to know these tiny crustaceans in this episode.…

Great Salt Lake is a thriving ecosystem - if you look closely. In this episode Trish and Hannah discuss the lake, what lives in it and why it is so important. Thanks to Kailee Krause for editing this one. We'll hear more from Kailee in future episodes.By Trish Ackley

Sea Monkeys are brine shrimp - but not all brine shrimp are sea monkeys! In this episode I'll explain that and the tricks of the Sea Monkey trade.By Trish Ackley

With no predators and limited natural resources on the island, managing the Antelope Island bison herd is necessary for their and the island's overall health. In this episode, Kailee interviews Chad Bywater to find out more about how and why our herd is managed.By Trish Ackley

This episode airs November 1, which is right at the peak of the biggest event of the year at Antelope Island - the annual bison roundup. This one's a shorty~ check back in December 1 for something better. Join us at the bison corrals on November 2-4 for a tour of the handling facilities and a chance to get a closer view (safely) of the bison herd.…

If you've ever visited Antelope Island during winter months, you know how different - and amazing it is! In this episode we'll explore what makes the island different and what you can see when you explore in the winter.By Trish Ackley

Predators large and small are found all over the island. Each one of them is critical.By Trish Ackley

Antelope Island is home to a very diverse collection of critters - some of which might surprise you. Kailee tells us all about them, and where to look to see them.By Trish Ackley

With local temperatures hovering around 100° it doesn't feel much like fall, but here we are! We're already in the throws of our fall bird migration. I'll let you know what you can expect to see at Antelope Island this time of year, and what we can do to help our feathered friends have a safe journey.…

We're partial to Antelope Island, but Great Salt Lake's other islands have stories to tell as well. Learn about the history of Antelope Island, and her neighbors in this month's episode.By Trish Ackley

Great Salt Lake broke its record for low lake levels last month and it's forecast to get worse through fall. Thanks to Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College for their help with this one. Check them out at greatsaltlakeinstitute.org Also, take a look at gslcouncil.utah.gov And our website at antelopeisland.utah.gov…

There is a lot going on at Antelope Island this summer! I'm filling you in on all of the exciting new opportunities coming up and giving you an update on the not so great lake levels we're seeing.By Trish Ackley

I asked you for questions and boy, did you deliver. In this episode I answer questions posted to our social media pages.By Trish Ackley

70% of Antelope Island's staff are volunteers! I chatted with a handful of them about what they do and why they do what they do. If you're interested in volunteering at your park, head over to our website for information and an application.By Trish Ackley

In this episode, Kailee takes us into the past to learn about Great Salt Lake's predecessor - Lake Bonneville.By Kailee Krause

March kicks off Great Salt Lake's spring bird migration. Antelope Island hosts hundreds of different species of birds. In this episode Kailee highlights a hand full of the most abundant.By Kailee Krause

On this episode I talk to Troy Fowler, also known as the Ranch Fairy. He has a Youtube channel where he shoots pigs, catches fish, and has a lot of fun. In that fun there is serious analysis happening. He works on improving his arrow system to make it more lethal on the tough wild pigs that have taken over much of Texas. He shoots some huge broadhe…

Recently I was able to go back to Alaska to hunt Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island. This podcast is a solo episode where I recap the hunts and give you my perspective on why we were successful on our trip. For this hunt a good friend and I each drew nonresident spring Black Bear tags. This was a return trip for us since we have each done this hu…

Sitka Blacktailed Deer are not as well known as some of the other species of deer, but they are just as magnificent. They are native to the dense rainforests of Southeast Alaska and Northern BC. I was first introduced to them when I spent time on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. After some research I heard about Jim Baichtal. Jim has spe…

Today we talk to Steven Dahn about his experience chasing big Black Bears in SW Oregon. Steven lives in an area that has a strong population of bears. The steep landscape and thick forest makes for a tough hunt, but also very rewarding. Black Bear are a unique and fun species to hunt. Keeping their numbers down protects deer/elk numbers as well as …