Ep. 475: Policy Chaos, a Record-Breaking Hunting Access Expansion, and a Beaver in the Big Apple

Bonus Drop: Ryan Callaghan on Public Lands and Conservation on The MeatEater Podcast 892

Steven Rinella [https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en] talks with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers President and CEO Ryan Callaghan. Topics discussed: Cal’s life as a new dad and new CEO; the BHA mission; creating coalitions, community, and giving a shit; how our natural resources are not guaranteed; politicians claiming to carry TR’s torch; throwing the baby out with the bathwater in regards to regulation; approaching rollbacks and management changes with clarity; motivation behind scrapping the Roadless Rule; the pitfalls of absolutism; corner crossing; being engaged in the minutiae; and more. Connect with Steve [https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella] and The MeatEater Podcast Network [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] Steve on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/stevenrinella?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], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 476: Deer Dives, Screwworm, and a New Lab Puppy

This week, Cal covers updates to Montana’s mountain lion policy, threats to recommended Wilderness, vultures hungry for python eggs in the Everglades, and a new new addition to the family. 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.

Ep. 475: Policy Chaos, a Record-Breaking Hunting Access Expansion, and a Beaver in the Big Apple

This week, Cal breaks down a slew of legislative proposals with outsized impacts on outdoorsmen, increased access at national wildlife refuges and hatcheries, and the largest wild rodent in Manhattan. 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.

Ep. 474: Future Wild - A Case for Wildness with David Quammen

In this week's episode of Future Wild I'm joined by renowned science writer and best-selling author David Quammen to discuss wildness, why it matters, and what the future might hold for this ambiguous yet essential quality in the world. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank [https://www.conservationfirstbank.com/meateater/]. Follow Future Wild on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cal-of-the-wild/id1462051732], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6QZqe4RLq9uUuiHc9K4wtc], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQv7voZWHy4Ky6eb4PJIinVyyI3Tht1G], iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater [https://www.themeateater.com/] MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork] 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] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 473: City Rat Hunting, Mini Bunnies, and a Dog Fires Off a Shotgun

This week, Cal covers Washington D.C. rat control efforts, the conservation status of the world's smallest rabbit, a surprising firearm accident, and a whole lot more. 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.