Afleveringen
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This episode looks at common misinformation campaigns used to oppose pro-wildlife efforts, including messaging that discourages public involvement and leans heavily on âtrust the experts.â Sam and Mark break down how these narratives are constructed and why they are effective. They also examine the role of science versus values in wildlife decisions and what that means for public participation.
Dr. Becky Niemiec's analysis of Prop 127
âBallot Box Biology:â The Myth That Stopped Proposition 127âand Could Shape the Future of Wildlife Protection
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This episode breaks down how wildlife legislation actually moves through the political process. Bills begin with a core concept, but are quickly reshaped by stakeholder input, requiring tradeoffs between policy goals and what is operationally and politically feasible.
Wildlife policy outcomes depend less on intent alone and more on navigating legislative structure, stakeholder pressure, and strategic compromise.
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Mark and Sam get real on how wildlife "management" decisions are made, discuss science-based management and what it means for Colorado residents and wildlife.
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Join Sam and Mark as they wrap up their first full year hosting the Wildlife Wire! Thank you to all who have listened throughout the year. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and guests with you.
On this episode we have:
Rogan blasts liberal policies for enabling mountain lions to eat pets | Fox News Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepting Christmas trees to create fish habitat Report: Urgent Colorado âFurbearerâ Reforms Needed to Protect Wildlife - Center for Biological DiversitySee stunning photos from National Wildlife Photo Contest 2025Bill could fund wildlife crossings in Montana, beyond | News | bozemandailychronicle.com -
On today's episode Samantha and Mark discuss the interesting wildlife news, including:
8 Everyday Habits You Can Change That Actually Make a Difference for WildlifeMarshland mashup: Red wolf-coyote hybrids adapt to coastal Louisiana âą Louisiana IlluminatorRaccoons are evolving to be as cute and cuddly as pets â and they want inside your homesEnviros confirm new jaguar 'Cinco' spotted in Southern Az -
Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country.
The State of Colorado's Wildlife CrossingsFuture of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecidedHumanity rises as wildlife recedes: Two studies show the extent of human domination over natureCalifornia passes law to phase out gillnet fishing in state waters to protect underwater wildlifePlease like, subscribe, and leave a review!
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Ryan Sedgeley from the Endangered Species Coalition joins Mark and Sam for this special Halloween episode. They discuss myths about wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs, as well as zombie deer and frogs coming back from the dead.
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On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them.
Participate in citizen science with iNaturalist
Learn where some of that data goes and about all things bighorn through the Mountain Studies Institute.
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Sam plays the role of guest and talks about all things furbearer. What are furbearers? Species of animals grouped together for no other reason than people like to kill them for their fur.
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Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife.
Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.
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Today we are joined by one of our personal heroes, the First Gentleman of Colorado, Marlon Reis.
Marlon has brilliantly leveraged his role in Colorado to advocate for animals of all kinds, from puppies in pet stores to wolves in the wild, Marlon has consistently pushed for humane treatment of all species.
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Weâre joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits to the launch of the first Columbia River trap fishery in nearly 100 years, Emma shares how this ancient method could reshape the future of salmon and steelhead recovery.
https://wildfishconservancy.org/
See a fish trap and read more about their return.
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Bill serves as Senior Videographer and Editor for Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), where he combines his creative vision with cuttingâedge toolsâlike AIâpowered realâtime camera traps, immersive VR experiences, and digital platformsâto protect endangered wildlife and ecosystems around the world.
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Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife species. For 30 years, Jay worked tirelessly as an attorney representing environmental organizations and individuals seeking to protect the environment. Jay also helped to start the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Denverâs Sturm College of Law and has taught a variety of courses on Wildlife, Animal, and Environmental Law. In his abundant spare time, Jay serves as a commissioner for Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Find out more about Southern Plains Land Trust
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Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories, including:
Grizzly bears aren't wolvesBig scary bobcats?Border wall jaguarSnakes hear with their jawsPlease like and leave a review!
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Joining us is Emma Balunek. Emmaâs work is a combination of conservation research and visual storytelling. In collaboration with Michael Forsberg and the Platte Basin Timelapse project, along with Dr. John Bensonâs lab, Emma has been studying the cooperative hunting relationship between coyotes and badgers in prairie dog colonies across western grasslands.
Coyote/Badger Sighting Form
Emma's Instagram
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Join Sam and Mark for this week's wildlife news, including:
Bighorn Sheep in ColoradoGhost Wolves in TexasGrand Jury for Hope Movies that Scare Wolves -
Dr. Adrian Treves is a leading voice for science, future generations, and the public trust. A Harvard-trained ecologist and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of WisconsinâMadison, he founded the Carnivore Coexistence Lab in 2007 to explore how humans and large carnivores, from coyotes to grizzlies, share landscapes.
For nearly three decades, his work has bridged law, ecology, and ethics, with a focus on the public trust doctrine and intergenerational equity. Dr. Treves has published more than 130 scientific papers advancing predator-prey ecology and conservation.
Carnivore Coexistence Lab
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Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:
Dogs doing citizen scienceSan Francisco whales dyingESA down-listed by president, congress and agenciesAnimals fleeing Yellowstone -
In this episode, Sam and Mark dive into the fascinating world of bats with Dr. Tanya Dewey, a biologist whose work spans cutting-edge research on bats from North America and beyond. A must listen for bat fans and those who are bat-curious!
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