Best Parks And Wildlife Service Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations with a Pyro 1:13:09

6h ago1:13:09

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast host Sam Porter has Cole Fagen of Oaks & Prairies Joint Venture on to talk about prescribed burns and wild ecology in Texas & Oklahoma. Cole is a professional prescribed burn expert and he shares his knowledge on how to improve your land. Check out his organization where you can get h…

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Canada & Snakeheads w/ Wild Valley Outfitters 1:22:48

1d ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast, hosts Sam Porter and Zane Martz have on the owners of Wild Valley Outfitters on to talk about Sam's new position working for them this fall and what keeps them going during the off season. Make sure to check out Wild Valley Outfitters on their website at https://www.wildvalleyoutfitt…

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Looking Down - Kevin Schindler's Time as Astronomer-In-Residence 27:39

7d ago27:39

27:39

Explore the parallels of time between the stars and rock formations at Grand Canyon with May 2023 Astronomer-In-Residence, Kevin Schindler. Kevin is the Historian and Public Information Officer at Lowell Observatory, where he’s worked for 28 years. Tune into this where Kevin shares about his time as Grand Canyon’s Astronomer-In-Residence, his insig…

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Beyond the Blind: Stories w/Gerald Jeffries of Sandhill Flyways 1:24:09

11d ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Fowl Talk Podcast Hosts Sam Porter & Zane Martz have on Kansas extraordinaire Gerald Jefferies of Sandhill Flyways & Sandhill Flyways Snows on to talk about what he has to offer. From interesting bear hunts from this past season to what they will be offering this season, Gerald walks you through a what…

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Bonus | Visiting Glacier in Style 6:09

10d ago6:09

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Planning a trip to Glacier and don't know what to wear? We've got fashion tips for you, along with the latest news from the park. Glacier Conservancy: glacier.org Frank Waln music: www.instagram.com/frankwaln Stella Nall art: stellanall.com --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Lacy: Headquarters is brought to you by the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Peri: Welc…

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Wild Turkeys & Conservation: Insights from Texas Parks & Wildlife 1:09:56

17d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast, host Sam Porter has former guest Rhett Hall on to talk Turkeys with the head of wild turkey research from Texas Parks & Wildife. They discuss Texas turkey populations, the three species we have, and much more. Fun fact, there are over 400,000 wild turkeys in Texas. (Local Biologist L…

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Washed Up Goose Guide 40:00

23d ago40:00

40:00

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast, host Sam Porter has Rhett Hall of Texas on to talk about goose hunting and what changed the game forever. dirtytexasoutfitters.com Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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Strength Through Diversity with Superintendent Ed Keable 30:59

29d ago30:59

30:59

"I know that there are some people who think that if you tell particular stories, like LGBT stories, that that is divisive, but I think given the nature of the culture of the United States and how we have come to be, that each of those strands of narrative are threads in the fabric that make this country strong.” Join us for a conversation with Sup…

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Catching Up with the Chromies 32:35

1M ago32:35

32:35

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast hosts Sam Porter & Zane Martz talk about hunting some of Texas's best exotics, being carried away by mosquitos, predator competitions, and problems arising in the outdoor industry. Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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LANDSCOPE Forest orchestras 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Innovative scientists are recording sounds of Western Australia’s forests in the south-west to uncover clues about what types of species occur there and how the environment changes throughout the day. Guest host Alan Gill chats with scientist Lauren Hawkins about how her work is helping detect creatures that might otherwise hard to see.…

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We Are Back! 23:22

1M ago23:22

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Send us a Text Message. Ladies and gentleman, we are back! Starting today we are releasing weekly podcasts to bring you the best entertainment you have ever listened to! Check us out at dirtytexasoutfitters.com and @Dirty Texas Outfitters on Facebook and Instagram. Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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Bonus | Answering Your Questions 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

A mini mailbag episode answering listener-submitted questions. Send us your questions for future episodes at glac_media_lab@nps.gov with the subject "Headwaters." Glacier Conservancy: glacier.org Frank Waln music: www.instagram.com/frankwaln Stella Nall art: stellanall.com --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Gaby Eseverri: [mellow beat playing] Hi, I'm Gaby. You'r…

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Down to Bedrock with Kevin Fedarko 56:32

2M ago56:32

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"The Canyon can be incredibly harsh and cruel... It will strip away all of your arrogance, all of your preconceived ideas about who you are, and what you think you have, and how much you think you know. And it will leave you staring at what's left, which in my case was not a lot." In 2015 Kevin Fedarko and Pete McBride set out to hike the length of…

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Bonus | How to Level Up Your Trip Planning 7:03

2M ago7:03

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A mini episode on the various ways to plan a trip to Glacier. Tune in to our next bonus episode where we'll answer listener-submitted questions on the show. Email your questions to glac_media_lab@nps.gov with the subject, "Headwaters." Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters/ Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella…

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Climate and Health with Dr. Danielle Buttke 53:21

2M ago53:21

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A conversation with Dr. Danielle Buttke, who works for the National Park Service at the intersection of human, wildlife, and environmental health. This episode was recorded in September 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.n…

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Canyon Connections with Amy Martin 19:20

2M ago19:20

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Each person connects in different ways to special places in their life. Photographer Amy Martin’s connection to Grand Canyon started before she was even born. Her parents hiked to the bottom of the Canyon when her mom was six months pregnant with her, and again when she was six months old. She’s continued that tradition of going to the canyon with …

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Climate and History with Elizabeth Villano 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

A conversation with Elizabeth Villano, from the NPS Climate Change Response Program, about telling climate stories and finding hope. This episode was recorded in June of 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.nall/ Climate cha…

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Climate and the Future of Forests with Dr. Tyler Hoecker 38:45

3M ago38:45

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A conversation with Dr. Tyler Hoecker, who studies forest ecology and the changing dynamics of fire as the climate warms. This episode was recorded in August of 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.nall/ Climate change in Gl…

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Studying Grand Canyon with Dr Larry Stevens 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Dr. Larry Stevens has spent over fifty years as a boatman and researcher trying to understand water and life in the Grand Canyon. In this time, he has explored much of the change in important river and spring ecosystems within the desert. On this episode of Behind the Scenery listen as Larry shares observations on insect life, healthy seeps and spr…

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Climate and the Cryosphere with Dr. Caitlyn Florentine 47:18

4M ago47:18

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A conversation with Dr. Caitlyn Florentine, research physical scientist with the US Geological Survey, who studies snow and ice in Glacier. This episode was recorded in May 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.nall/ Overview…

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LANDSCOPE Breeding for release 18:39

4M ago18:39

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Dibblers are energetic bundles of grey fur that have been a favourite of Perth Zoo staff in the science team involved in breeding the small marsupials for release to the wild. The breed-for-release program has been such a success it has now closed. Harriet Mills from Perth Zoo talks about her beloved dibblers and other breed for release programs ar…

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Climate and Community with Mike Durglo, Jr. 31:35

4M ago31:35

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A conversation with Mike Durglo, Jr., climate coordinator and head of Historic Preservation for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This episode was recorded in September of 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.nall…

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First Voices - Gerald Lomaventema 24:49

4M ago24:49

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"It's so big and vast and especially in that area by Desert View. That's where we have shrines, and we still observe those shrines during our important religious activities that we have here. It's still connected to us. Every part of that Canyon is a very important part of our religious activities.” Gerald Lomaventema is an award-winning silversmit…

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Climate Interpretation with Diane Sine 52:46

5M ago52:46

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A conversation with longtime interpretive ranger Diane Sine about a lifetime of watching change in Glacier. This episode was recorded in May of 2023. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/stella.nall/ Overview of the park’s glaciers: http…

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Glacier’s Bats: A Story of Grief and Hope 28:16

5M ago28:16

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The twin stories of bats facing white-nose syndrome in Glacier, and a volunteer who dedicated so much of his life to studying them. With disease and decline on the horizon for bats, what does the future look like? This episode is in memory of Lewis Young. Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett Glaci…

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Does Hiking Impact Wildlife? Check the Camera 29:31

6M ago29:31

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What do animals do when we’re not around? One way to answer that is by using remote cameras. By focusing on two camera studies in Glacier, we learn more about two animals in the park, and those of us who visit it. Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headw…

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Wild River with Wayne Ranney 47:59

6M ago47:59

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What’s it like to ride the rapids of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park? Join noted geologist, book author, lecturer and guide Wayne Ranney, a veteran of over 100 Grand Canyon river trips, as he is interviewed on all-things Grand Canyon river rafting related. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- ♫ Soft guitar and singing: Wild River (Just Float m…

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Chasing Waterfalls: The Search for Glacier’s Hidden Wildlife 22:34

6M ago22:34

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Chasing one of Glacier’s most elusive species, and getting comfortable in the dark. This is the story of Black Swifts in Glacier. Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https:…

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Art, Science, and Alpine Potatoes 29:16

7M ago29:16

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The cutest animal in Glacier may be at risk of disappearing, but it's hard to study an animal that lives under rocks, high in the mountains. How can we understand the hidden parts of the world around us? Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Fran…

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Collaboration on the Colorado River with Rob Billerbeck 26:13

7M ago26:13

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"This is the drier southwest, so it's not surprising this is the place where the effects of climate change are first really coming to a head. Do we pull together as a team? Do we figure out how to adapt? How to be able to balance water use between cities and agriculture, between different states? Or do we fail?" Rob Billerbeck is the Colorado River…

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Surviving a Near-Death Fall in a National Park 31:45

7M ago31:45

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Morgan Bell spent 10 seasons working on Glacier’s trail crews—one of the toughest and most demanding jobs in the park. Until a single day—a single step—changed everything. Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instag…

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LANDSCOPE Tackling toads 19:40

7M ago19:40

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Cane toads crossed the border into Western Australia in 2009. They are toxic at every stage of their life - from eggs to tadpoles to toads - and they have been linked to the decline of several native predator species. We speak with Clare Forward, WA’s Cane Toad Strategy Program Coordinator responsible for planning and delivering actions in the cane…

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Living Seasonally: Advice from a Lifelong Ranger 33:09

8M ago33:09

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We sit down with Chuck Cameron, a lifelong Glacier Ranger, to learn about his incredible and unusual career. Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://glacier.org/headwaters Frank Waln music: https://www.instagram.com/frankwaln/ Stella Nall art: https://www.instagram.com/s…

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Your Questions Answered 2 27:06

8M ago27:06

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What's the best place to see sunset? What do I do if I get stung by a scorpion? What footwear will help me break Jim Walmsley's R2R2R FKT? You ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what the most common questions people were asking about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate, Jeremy, and Brendan do their best to answer them. -…

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Can Ranger Traditions Survive into the Future? 29:14

8M ago29:14

29:14

We meet a ranger who lives in one of the wildest corners of Glacier—a place where age-old tools and skills are still practiced daily. But do traditional skills, or this way of life, still have a place in a rapidly-evolving world? Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett. Glacier Conservancy: https://g…

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First Voices - Colleen Lucero 31:27

8M ago31:27

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Colleen Lucero is the managing director of the Hopivewat Learning center and the founder of the Hopi Harvey Project, which preserves the stories of Hopi elders who worked for the Fred Harvey Company and helped to shape tourism at the Grand Canyon. On this episode, listen as Colleen shares stories about what inspired her robust career and speaks abo…

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A Growly Bear and the Invention of Bear Spray 35:39

9M ago35:39

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Bear spray saves lives, but where does it come from? We follow a Glacier grizzly to learn the story. Learn how to use bear spray, in the St. Mary episode of Season One: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confluence-st-mary/id1542669779?i=1000501502018 Headwaters is created by Daniel Lombardi, Michael Faist, Gaby Eseverri, and Peri Sasnett Glacie…

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First Voices - Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Crew 663 37:25

10M ago37:25

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The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps is an indigenous nonprofit that completes conservation projects throughout the Southwest. We sat down with Crew 663, out of Zuni, New Mexico, to talk about the work that they had done, their connections to the Grand Canyon, and to learn about their culture and heritage and what motivates them in their work and…

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What Does Home Mean to You? 20:42

10M ago20:42

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One day you are walking a quiet trail along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, when suddenly you notice a small plastic box with a blank notebook inside. On the cover is this prompt: "What Does Home Mean to You?" After collecting over 400 journal entries, park rangers picked out some of the more interesting quotes, comments, thoughts, and…

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What Brands You Should and Shouldn't Use 1:00:32

11M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of The Fowl Talk Podcast, host's Sam Porter and Zane Martz talk about the gear that Dirty Texas Outfitters ran commercially this past season. They give their honest opinion on what you should and should not use. www.dirtytexasoutfitters.com www.thefowltalkpodcast.com @dirtytexasoutfitters6715 info@dirtytexaso…

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Personal Gear For A Commercial Hunting Operation 46:14

11M ago46:14

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Fowl Talk Podcast, hosts Sam Porter and Zane Martz dive in to the personal gear they use every day in the field when running commercial hunts. Stay tuned for more. www.dirtytexasoutfitters.com www.thefowltalkpodcast.com @dirtytexasoutfitters6715 info@dirtytexasoutfittters.com Support the Show.…

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LANDSCOPE 25 years of Mondays 20:33

11M ago20:33

20:33

Andrew Paul’s passionate and excitement to explore, share and protect the beauty of Western Australia with the Mount Lawley Senior High School’s Bush Rangers cadet unit has not waned in 25 years.By Andrew Paul

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Dove Season Prediction 2023 18:30

11M ago18:30

18:30

Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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Monsoons 38:15

11M ago38:15

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In this episode of Where Two Deserts Meet, we meet up with National Weather Service Meteorologist, Jessica Leffel, and explore the complexities of the monsoon season and what visitors should expect during this time of year when visiting Joshua Tree National Park. We also catch up with Alex Snay, Joshua Tree National Park’s Facility Manager to learn…

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First Voices - Daniel Bulletts 16:58

11M ago16:58

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Daniel Bulletts is the Cultural Resource Director for the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians and Director of the Southern Paiute Consortium. In this episode, Daniel shares his connections to the Canyon, his role in tribal monitoring river trips, and some of his trademark humor! --- TRANSCRIPT: --- Daniel: The name for the Grand Canyon means the world of…

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World Slam Turkey Hunt Complete 59:10

11M ago59:10

59:10

Send us a Text Message. Hosts Sam Porter & Zane Martz have Tom Morton of Maine on to talk about his 2023 world slam turkey hunt. They go through the trials and tribulations of this years hunts and the dos/dont's of booking with some outfitters. https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1QyZqVf8VCzBSnHzjFlFm1Rb_6CLGlpzp-fOg46EloMmvYCll0FdABH3w_aem_AW07…

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The BEST Snow Goose Hunting EVER!!! 1:05:57

12M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Send us a Text Message. Hosts Sam Porter & Zane Martz have have Gerald Jefferies on to talk about the life and crazy things Gerald does for a living. Gerald is the owner of Sandhill Flyways Snows and Co Owner of Sandhill Flyways.. Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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The Boys Are Back! 21:03

12M ago21:03

21:03

Send us a Text Message. Sam & Zane go through the past season at Dirty Texas Outfitters and talk about whats to come with some interesting stories being brought up. Stay tuned for more! Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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WE ARE BACK!!! 12:30

12M ago12:30

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Send us a Text Message. The Fowl Talk Podcast is back and the #Dirtycrew is rocking and rolling for season! Sam gives an update on the reason why the episodes stopped and an update on DTO. Support the Show.By Sam Porter

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Dams Part 2: Damming a Sacred Space 42:29

1y ago42:29

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“A big dam like that is holding back all the rain from coming in, because all that was supposed to go down to the ocean where our ancestors come back as moisture, as rain, any kind of precipitation. That’s our ancestors feeding us with the gift of life, which is water.” -Ronnie Cachini, Head Rain Priest, A:Shiwi (Pueblo of Zuni) This episode is ded…

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