Cal of the Wild

Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those who live it. One question. Eight answers. Endless insights. Tune in starting July 30th to Back 40 on the Wired to Hunt podcast. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater [http://themeateater.com/] MeatEater on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meateater], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg], and Youtube Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips] MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Shop MeatEater Merch [https://store.themeateater.com/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week, Cal covers budget cuts to the duck banding program, a river controversy in Nebraska, and one lucky puppy. Connect with Cal [https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan] and MeatEater [https://www.themeateater.com/] To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here [https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan]. Cal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/olcal406?lang=en] MeatEater on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meateater], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg], and Youtube Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips] Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch [https://store.themeateater.com/collections/cals-week-in-review] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week, Tony explains why it's so hard to train dogs on our mental schedule, and how we should try to understand their ability to focus so we can wring the most out of each session. Connect with Tony [https://www.themeateater.com/people/tony-peterson], Cal [https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan], and MeatEater [https://www.themeateater.com/] Cal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/olcal406?lang=en] MeatEater on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meateater], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg], and Youtube Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips] MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Shop Cal's Merch [https://store.themeateater.com/collections/cals-week-in-review] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This week, Cal tackles the "Make America Beautiful Again" initiative, unpacks the impeding screwworm invasion, and spills the beans on the latest Tiger King star to be sentenced to federal prison. Connect with Cal [https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan] and MeatEater [https://www.themeateater.com/] To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here [https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan]. Cal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/olcal406?lang=en] MeatEater on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meateater], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg], and Youtube Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips] Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch [https://store.themeateater.com/collections/cals-week-in-review] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan chats with Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean water, to talk about one of the biggest threats to the Florida Everglades: rock mines built by the sugar industry. Connect with Cal [https://www.themeateater.com/authors/ryancallaghan] and MeatEater [https://www.themeateater.com/] To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here [https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan]. Cal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/olcal406/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/olcal406?lang=en] MeatEater on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meateater], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor], Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg], and Youtube Clips [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips] Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch [https://store.themeateater.com/collections/cals-week-in-review] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.