Best Julia Medina Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #172 Mike Koshmrl - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part IV 47:42

2d ago47:42

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This is the fourth installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Mike Kosmrl, reporter and investigative journalist from WyoFile. Mike discussed how he first learned about the story, the challenges he's had getting information, the scope of the incident throughout Wyoming, and if statewide change would come to wildl…

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Episode #171 Kim Bean & Kristin Combs - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part III 52:29

7d ago52:29

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This is the third installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs from Wyoming Wildlife Advocates. We discussed legal action being taken in Wyoming related to the wolf killing, the deeper problems at the legislative and game agency levels, and how people can make c…

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Episode #170 Carter Niemeyer - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part II 44:21

7d ago44:21

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This is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer. We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags. Carter Niemeyer retired from…

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Episode #169 Emily Cohen - Wyoming Wolf Incident Part I 21:23

8d ago21:23

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Emily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture. Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any ne…

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Episode #168 Julia Smith - The State of Washington Wolves 54:15

15d ago54:15

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Julia Smith is currently the Endangered Species Recovery Manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She formerly held the position of Lead of Wolf Policy for the same department for just over 2 years. Julia spoke at about her academic background learning about large predators, ultimately working with wolves in Arizona and later Washi…

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Episode #167 Sylvia Medina - Green Kids Club; White Wolves of Yellowstone 51:25

22d ago51:25

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Sylvia Medina has been the President of Green Kids Club for almost 7 years. They focus on spreading the word about environmental issues relating to people and animals through storytelling. Green Kids Club works with conservation groups and writing children’s books related to environmental issues they are experiencing. Sylvia described how Green Kid…

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Episode #166 Nicole Schmitt - Denali Wolves & Alaska Wildlife Alliance 1:00:43

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Nicole Schmitt has been the Executive Director for Alaska Wildlife Alliance for over 6 years. They protect Alaska's wildlife through citizen mobilization, advocacy and education. Recently there have been calls to expand hunting and trapping around Denali National Park to protect moose and caribou herds. Nicole spoke at length about Alaska Wildlife …

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Episode #165 John E. Marriott - Trapped In The Past 42:41

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John E. Marriott has been photographing wildlife for over 30 years and has authored multiple books on wolves, bears and national parks. He is involved in Canadian conservation issues with his non-profit organization, EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, which provides ethical and science-based solutions to solve the most pressing wildlife management chall…

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Episode #164 Carter Niemeyer - Wolf Tracks #2 57:29

1M ago57:29

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This is the second edition of 'Wolf Tracks' where we discuss multiple wildlife issues and articles pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer! Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. …

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Episode #163 Ronan Donovan - Visiting Wolf Connection 20:14

2M ago20:14

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Ronan Donovan recently visited Wolf Connection, and we did our first ever onsite video podcast! Check out the Wolf Connection YouTube Channel to see the episode premiere this afternoon here. Ronan discussed his project called ‘Wolves: Photography Exhibit’ which is coming to Los Angeles soon! For over a decade, Ronan has been a Conservation Filmmake…

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Episode #162 Austin Smith Jr. - Wolves and Tribal Lands 1:25:04

2M ago1:25:04

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Austin Smith Jr. is a Tribal Member and the General Manager for the Branch of Natural Resources with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He was part of a multi-person panel called “Face to Face with Oregon’s Wolves: Expert Perspectives” at the High Desert Museum in Oregon hosted by Ronan Donovan. Austin detailed his journey growing up on the r…

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Episode #161 Bridgett VonHoldt & Kristin Brzeski - Galveston Island "Ghost Wolves" 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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Bridgett VonHoldt and Kristin Brzeski are the Director and Co-Director of the Gulf Coast Canine Project. The GCCP was created to encompass their research and the community-based approach they are developing to understand, monitor, and manage the unique canines persisting across the Gulf Coast. With habitat being threatened of these unique canids on…

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Episode #160 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Status Review on Grey Wolves 59:19

2M ago59:19

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released their status review on grey wolves on February 2nd, stating that wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountain range will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act. This comes after 2 petitions were filed asking for wolves to be re-listed in this region of the Western United States nearly 3 years ago. Kim Be…

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Episode #159 Tom Gable - Wolves Affects on Deer, Beavers and Ranching Non-Lethal Methods 1:08:20

3M ago1:08:20

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Tom Gable is the Project Lead for Voyageurs Wolf Project and has been studying wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem since 2014. Their ultimate goal is to couple cutting-edge, rigorous wolf research with highly-effective outreach and education. Tom discussed some major topics at length: the effects of wolves on deer populations, wolves shifting…

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Episode #158 Carter Niemeyer - Wolf Tracks #1 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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This is our very first episode of 'Wolf Tracks' where we are discussing multiple wildlife issues and articles pertaining to wolves, mountain lions and bears with Carter Niemeyer! Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf …

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Episode #157 Rob Edward - Paws on the Ground in Colorado 1:18:31

3M ago1:18:31

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Rob Edward has been working on restoring wild lands and wildlife in the American West for nearly 30 years. He is a Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and President of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Action Fund. Rob went into great detail about the journey to reintroducing wolves into Colorado, his working relationships throug…

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Episode #156 Phillip Scrimshaw - Painted Wolves in Africa 56:04

3M ago56:04

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Phillip Scrimshaw has been working as a photographer since 2021. He has taken multiple trips to Yellowstone, along with heading to Africa to photograph painted wolves and other wildlife. He tracks all of his adventures on his blog, and informs the public about the plight of the painted wolf on the African continent. Phillip discussed how he came in…

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Episode #155 James Frystak - Island of the Sea Wolves 53:31

4M ago53:31

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James Frystak is an Emmy Award Winning Cinematographer for his work on Netflix's Island of the Sea Wolves. He has been a part of filming other series including America The Beautiful and Incredible Animal Journeys for BBC, CBC, Disney+ and National Geographic. James spoke to us about his experiences filming for Island of the Sea Wolves, his career p…

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Episode #154 Krisztina Gayler - Old World Methods Promoting Coexistence 1:18:08

4M ago1:18:08

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Krisztina Gayler is a part of multiple organizations including The Rewilding Institute, The National Wolfwatcher Coalition and The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project. An avid wolf watcher and coexistence advocate, she imparts her knowledge of European ranching & shepherding to help promote non-lethal methods of living and working with carnivores. Krisztin…

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Episode #153 Mike Koshmrl - Colorado Wolves Being Killed in Wyoming 58:09

4M ago58:09

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Mike Koshmrl has been and environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming. He went into great detail about his articles: Border Killings: How Shooters Lured Histor…

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Episode #152 Chris Smith & Greta Anderson - Asha: A Mexican Grey Wolf Journey 51:11

4M ago51:11

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Chris Smith is the Southwest Wildlife Advocate for WildEarth Guardians and Greta Anderson is the Deputy Director for Western Watersheds Project. We were lucky enough to have both of them on the podcast to discuss Asha, the Mexican Grey Wolf who was traveling beyond the I-40 boundary. During our discussion, Asha was re-captured and will ultimately b…

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Episode #151 Lizzy Pennock - Legal Victory for Bears & Wolves in Montana 1:19:23

5M ago1:19:23

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Lizzy Pennock is the Carnivore Coexistence Attorney for WildEarth Guardians. Conservation groups Flathead-Lolo-Bitterroot Citizen Task Force and WildEarth Guardians were granted temporary relief for threatened grizzly bears, when a judge issued an interim ban on wolf trapping in Montana grizzly bear habitat. This was all stemming from a lawsuit fil…

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Episode #150 Dario Hipolito - Wolves in Portugal & Croatia 51:24

5M ago51:24

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Dario Hipolito is a PhD student at both the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro in Portugal, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Zagreb in Croatia. He studies Iberian wolves in Portugal, grey wolves in Croatia and promotes coexistence in both places. Dario explained his journey to studying…

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Episode #149 Ronan Donovan - Wolf Filmmaker, Photographer & Conservationist 1:31:40

5M ago1:31:40

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For over a decade, Ronan Donovan has been a Conservation Filmmaker & Photographer. His work has included studying chimpanzees in Uganda, to wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the Arctic. His visual storytelling, speaking engagements, and photography exhibits have continued his pursuit of conservation for animals on the human dominated landscap…

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Episode #148 Eric Odell - The Colorado Wolf Reintroduction 1:05:45

6M ago1:05:45

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Eric Odell is the Wolf Conservation Manager for Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and has worked within the agency since 2000. In this role, he directs conservation and management programs to aid in the establishment and protection of native, non-game carnivore species to the state. Eric went into great detail about the wolf reintroduction plan in Colorad…

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Episode #147 Taylor Ganz - Washington Predator-Prey Project 53:45

6M ago53:45

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Taylor Ganz is a Wildlife Ecologist who studies how humans and landscape factors influence interactions between species. For the Washington Predator-Prey Project, she evaluated how ungulates responded to predators, forage dynamics, and landscape change driven by humans, including wildfire and timber harvest. Taylor spoke in detail about her researc…

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Episode #146 Kim Wheeler - Red Wolf Coalition 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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Kim Wheeler has been the Executive Director of Red Wolf Coalition for 18 years. The Red Wolf Coalition (RWC) advocates for the long-term survival of red wolf populations by teaching about the red wolf, fostering public involvement in red wolf conservation and envisions the long-term survival of free ranging, self-sustaining red wolf populations at …

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Episode #145 Zach Lee - Red Wolf Photography and Conservation 48:27

6M ago48:27

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Zach Lee is currently based in North Carolina and has been a photographer for nearly 7 years. He has worked on photographing Red Wolves for conservation efforts and informing the public about their endangered status. Zach spoke to us about his journey to North Carolina, how he become involved photographing Red Wolves, and how he helps local NGO's i…

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Episode #144 Erik Molvar - Western Watersheds Project 1:16:52

7M ago1:16:52

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Erik Molvar is the Executive Director for Western Watersheds Project. The mission of Western Watersheds Project (WWP) is to protect and restore western watersheds and wildlife through education, public policy initiatives, and legal advocacy. He is the author of 16 hiking guidebooks and backpacking techniques manuals for national parks and wildernes…

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Episode #143 Monica Stahlmann, Clint Burson and Brooke George - LightHawk Conservation Flying 50:54

7M ago50:54

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Monica Stahlmann is the author of Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup book series. Clint Burson is the Strategic Communications Manager for LightHawk Conservation Flying, and Brooke George is their Wildlife Program Manager. LightHawk has flown many endangered species across the country that are in active recovery programs in the wild, including Mexican Gr…

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Episode #142 Mario Canseco - The Social Landscape of Wolves in Canada 47:58

7M ago47:58

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Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co. since 2018, and has analyzed and conducted public opinion research since 2003. He has been working with The Fur-Bearers, whose mission is to protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research, and education since 2013 collecting gray wolf public opinion research. The Fur-Bearers have …

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Episode #141 Ben Bluhm - Wildlife Photography and Conservation 56:03

7M ago56:03

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Ben Bluhm has been photographing wildlife for over 3 years and volunteers with Utah Mountain Lion Conservation. He has used some of his photos to help non-profit organizations with visual storytelling and promoting their missions. Ben spoke to us about some of his incredible wolf photos, and how he's helping with causes related to conservation and …

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Episode #140 Claire Davis - Washington Wildlife First 1:08:15

8M ago1:08:15

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Claire Davis is the Founder of Washington Wildlife First and Animal & Earth Advocates, a Seattle-area law firm that brings public interest litigation on behalf of animals, wildlife, and the environment. Washington Wildlife First is the only Washington nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to monitoring and reforming the state agency that is …

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Episode #139 Brad Orsted - Through The Wilderness 59:33

8M ago59:33

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Brad Orsted is an award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker/photographer, author, speaker and wilderness therapy instructor. Brad’s first memoir, Through the Wilderness: My Journey of Redemption and Healing in the American Wild, is out now and available for purchase in all places where books are sold. He spoke to us about his process of wri…

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Episode #138 John E. Marriott - The Kootenay Wolves & The Pipestone Wolves 1:08:44

8M ago1:08:44

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John E. Marriott has been photographing wildlife for over 30 years and has authored multiple books on wolves, bears and national parks. He is involved in Canadian conservation issues with his non-profit organization, EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, which provides ethical and science-based solutions to solve the most pressing wildlife management chall…

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Episode #137 Michelle Lute - Wildlife For All 1:04:10

9M ago1:04:10

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Michelle Lute is the Co-Executive Director for Wildlife For All, whose mission is to reform wildlife management in the U.S. to be more democratic, compassionate and focused on protecting wild species and ecosystems. She is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years experience in biodiversity conservation on public and private la…

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Episode #136 John Marchwick - A Changed Perspective on Wolves 1:06:13

9M ago1:06:13

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**UPDATE** Shortly after we recorded this episode, an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife kill order for the Five Points Pack, claimed the lives of 4 wolves from that pack. That order has been lifted, however another kill order was issued for the Lookout Mountain Pack for up to two wolves. These orders were issued due to livestock depredations a…

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Episode #135 Dave Stalling - A Defender of All Things Wild 1:12:57

9M ago1:12:57

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Dave Stalling is a former Force Recon Marine who has deeper understanding of what it means to be part of the natural world. He was the former conservation writer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations - Bugle Magazine for a decade. He has also worked for the U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited and is a past Presid…

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Episode #134 Katie Jackson - A Ranching Family's Wolf Watching Trip to Yellowstone 53:47

9M ago53:47

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Katie Jackson is a freelance writer who covers adventure travel, camping, national parks, and outdoor gear, that has been featured in Outside Magazine and USA Today. She recently published an essay in Outside Magazine titled: My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds. She talked with us…

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Episode #133 Joanna Lambert - Our History and Future with Wolves 1:11:19

9M ago1:11:19

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Joanna Lambert is a Professor of Environmental Studies and Faculty in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has been teaching for over 25 years. Her research has covered primates in Africa, wolves in the Rocky Mountain West, and animals as they adapt to human based landscapes. She is also the Senior Science A…

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Episode #132 Candace Dyar - Nature & Conservation Photography 1:05:08

10M ago1:05:08

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Candace Dyar is a nature and conservation photographer, educator, wildlife & wolf advocate based in Washington State for nearly two decades. Her work has captured the attention of global audiences and been featured by acclaimed outlets such as World Wildlife Fund and The Weather Channel / Pattrn. Candace shared some of her incredible wolf photos an…

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Episode #131 Yellowstone Wolf Summit #3 - Doug Smith 49:29

10M ago49:29

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This is the third and final podcast recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana! Doug Smith recently retired as the Senior Wildlife Biologist in Yellowstone National park after 28 years of service where he supervised the wolf, elk, and bird programs. Doug has studied wolves for 44 years, done over 2,000 interviews, and appeare…

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Episode #130 Yellowstone Wolf Summit #2 - Kristin Combs 28:08

10M ago28:08

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This is the second podcast recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana! Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates, which informs, educates, and empowers communities to preserve wild legacy, protect shared wildlife and modernize wildlife management across the state. Kristin discussed her presentation…

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Episode #129 Yellowstone Wolf Summit #1 - Garrick Dutcher 30:42

10M ago30:42

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This is the first of our podcasts recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana! Garrick Dutcher is the Research & Program Director for Living with Wolves. He has been working on wolf related education in Idaho for over 20 years. Living with Wolves is dedicated to engaging the public worldwide in education, outreach and research…

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Episode #128 John Calfa & Stephen Rivera - Yellowstone Wolf Summit Preview 20:56

10M ago20:56

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Welcome to our 150th episode! Stephen Rivera and John Calfa preview the Yellowstone Wolf Summit taking place in Montana June 21st through June 23rd, discuss the speakers coming to the event, and talk about incredible content that will be shared from that week. Follow us on our Instagram for stories, content and posts throughout the summit and feel …

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Episode #127 Anna Maziuk - Wolves in Poland 1:32:56

11M ago1:32:56

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Anna Maziuk is a Polish journalist and author that specializes in nature writings. She also conducts creative workshops for children and adults, often inspired by natural phenomena and direct contact with nature in all its forms. Since 2014, she has dedicated her life to telling the stories of wolves. Anna's book Instynkt, About Wolves in Polish Fo…

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Episode #126 Matt Yamashita - Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Wolf Reintroduction 1:03:48

11M ago1:03:48

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Matt Yamashita has been with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for 17 years. He is currently the Supervisor and Area 8 CPW Wildlife Manager for the agency and was recently invited to take part on the panel discussion at the ACES event, 'Living with Wolves: Coexistence in Colorado' in Aspen. Listen to the event here! Matt spoke to us about his background …

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Episode #125 Kurt Holtzen - Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Specialist 52:59

11M ago52:59

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Kurt Holtzen has been a Field Advisor and a Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Specialist for nearly 20 years. He assists with predator coexistence at Lava Lake Lamb in Idaho and is a Conflict Reduction Consortium for the Western Landowner Association. Kurt explained his techniques on preventing predation among livestock, updated us on his endeavors in C…

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Episode #124 Tom Walker - The Wanderer 55:07

11M ago55:07

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Tom Walker has been living near Denali National Park in Alaska for nearly 60 years. He is an award winning photographer and writer specializing in Alaska's natural history and wildlife. His latest book, The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf's Final Journey, details the epic journey of Wolf 258, as he traveled nearly 3,000 miles in less than 6 months. Tom di…

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Episode #123 Amanda Beer - Wolf Lessons for Human Lives 33:33

12M ago33:33

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Amanda Beer is the Director of Programs for Wolf Connection. She joined John and Stephen to discuss the new multimedia educational platform for youth called "Wolf Lessons for Human Lives", which was a project years in the making. This platform is meant to bring Wolf Connection's signature empowerment program to the internet and beyond! Amanda, John…

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