
Cal of the Wild
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Ep. 468: Catfish and Chips, Zombie Trout, and Record Duck Decoys
Ep. 467: Cocaine Salmon, Legislative Scorecard, and Oh My God It's Dry in the West
Ep. 466: The Hog Terminator, Bear News, and a New Record Rainbow Trout
Ep. 465: Wolf Attack, Captive Deer, and Wisconsin Cranes
Ep. 464: Robo-Grouse, Ferret Eradication, and What's Going on with the U.S. Forest Service
Ep. 463: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine
Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation

Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax
This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that claims the famous bigfoot video was a fake. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 460: Houndations - Puppy Permission Slips and Untrained Training
This week, Tony explains how our dogs are always learning from us, whether we are training them or not, and how that can lead to behavioral issues as they age. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 459: Venison Thieves, Helicopter Hunting, and Very Old Birds
This week, Cal covers a troubling case of a deer processor who stole venison that was supposed to go to charity, a rancher who allegedly stole an elk head, and the world's oldest bird. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?
On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision
This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 456: Colorado Fur, Oklahoma, and the Wrong Way to Mount a Deer
This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 455: Crime, Affordable Housing, and Alphabet Soup
This week, Cal tackles a proposal to roll back environmental regulations, a poacher who tried to import an endangered sheep from Pakistan, and whether we can solve the housing crisis by selling federal public land. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 454: Houndations - Off-Season Bird Dog Reality Checks
This week Tony explains how we often have a false-read on our dogs, and ourselves as trainers, and how we should try to accept reality to improve both during the off-season. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 453: Underpants Poacher, Old Bear Attacks, and the District of Columbia
This week, Cal covers an especially creative abalone poacher, a really, really old bear attack, and an update from our nation's capital. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 452: Falling Iguanas, Deer CPR, and Listener Mail
This week Cal talks about making public lands wherever they are a backyard issue. Iguanas taste mostly like chicken, and Alabama legislation. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 451: Houndations - The Right Tools for the Bird Dog Job
This week, Tony explains how often we view dog training tools in the wrong way, and how this holds our off-season sessions back. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 450: Corner Crossing, Lab-Grown Meat, and Family Poaching
This week Cal talks about good bills, bad bills, and the Rainy River watershed. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 449: Space Mirrors, Hunter Harassment, and Wolly Rhinos
This week, Cal tells you about a green energy plan to launch mirrors into space, a concerning tale of potential hunter harassment, an ancient wolf with a stomach-full of wolly rhino, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 448: Houndations - Don't Let the Clock Run Out on Your Bird Hunting Adventures
This week, Tony explains what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities and makes the case for why bird dog owners should consider traveling to hunt before it's too late. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 447: Safari Lovebirds, Crossbows, and Bad Bills
This week on the show, Cal covers the tragic tale of a hunting safari gone wrong, new crossbow rules in the Empire State, and a proposal in Oregon to ban hunting. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 446: Public Lands Caucus with Gabe Vazquez and Ryan Zinke
This week Cal talks Public lands on capital hill with the founders of the non partisan public lands caucus Representatives Gabe Vazquez of New Mexico and Ryan Zinke of Montana. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 445: Houndations - How to Truly Understand Your Dog's Sniffer to be a Better Trainer and Owner
This week, Tony takes a deep dive into the olfactory capabilities of our dogs, and explains how that knowledge not only helps us be better trainers, but also allows us to give our dogs better lives. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 444: Shipwrecked Cats, Wolves, and the Crime Desk
This week, Cal covers where cats came from, why the feds might take over the Colorado wolf program, a turtle smuggler heading to federal prison, and much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 443: Cal Talks New Year Conservation Landscape with Mark Kenyon
In this episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to take stock of the conservation landscape in the United States and look forward to the challenges and potential victories we can expect in the coming year. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 442: Houndations - The Dangers of Impulsive Puppy Shopping
This week, Tony talks about how time and a little due diligence go a long ways toward finding the perfect pup. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 441: Rabid Kidneys, International Crime, and Water Wars
In this episode, Cal explains how you can get rabies without ever touching an animal, why international crime doesn't pay, and why a Montana golf course is still trying to hog all the water. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 440: Are They Wolves?, Jersey, and The Mailbag
This week, Cal covers ancient domesticated wolves from Sweden, a bad bill in the Garden State, and a special edition of The Mailbag. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 439: Houndations - The Problem with Pigeon-Holing Our Pups
This week, Tony talks about how we often think certain dogs and certain dog breeds are more limited in their abilities than they really are, and if we can escape that mindset we can truly foster a better relationship with our four-legged cohorts. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 438: Bear Cuisine, America First, and Helicopter Hunting
This week, Cal tells you about a Japanese chef serving bear meat in France, why National Parks are about to get more expensive for international tourists, and a hunter using a helicopter to access landlocked public land parcels. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 437: Stats, Snort Report, and Crime
This week, Cal covers some fascinating new stats from Florida's bear hunt, an update on Snorticus, and the Wyoming Wombat Woman. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 436: Houndations - How Not to be a Bad Dog Owner
This week, Tony breaks down some bad dog owner behaviors, and how we should all try to do better with our four-legged counterparts. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 435: Feral Cats, Muzzleloaders, and Legislation
This week Cal talks about cat-proofing your windshield, extinction-proofing your native birds, and trophy elk decline theory. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 434: Animal Talkers, Cheaters, and Crime
This week, Cal covers the worst duck call, a cheating "kayak" angler, gator poachers, Colorado bison, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 433: Houndations - How to Address Hunting Skill Attrition in Our Dogs When We Head to the Field
This week, Tony explains how all dogs slip a little in their skills when they go from training to hunting, but that's not just a reality we have to accept - it's a teachable moment for us as handlers. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 432: AI Animals, Dog Murder, and the BLM Gets a New Leader
This week on the podcast, Cal covers the troubling rise of AI animals, an even more troubling case involving the killing of two pets dogs, a quick profile of the new leader of the Bureau of Land Management, and much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 431: Houndations - Wherever the Bird Dogs Roam with Bob St. Pierre
This week, Tony chats with Pheasants Forever's, Bob St. Pierre, about his GSPs, his love or roosters, and the idea that bird hunting adventures await everyone who is willing to look for them. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 430: D.C., Dumb Poachers, and a Wild Night on Public Land
This week, Cal tackles a positive development out of our nation's capital, a controversial wolf cull, the world's dumbest salmon poachers, and a voicemail message you won't want to miss. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 429: Houndations - Breaking Down the Best Game Bird in the Business
This week, Tony explains the history of pheasants and why he believes having a favorite upland bird is not only good for us, but definitely good for our dogs as well. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 428: Dog Junkies, City Slickers, and Amputee Hunters
This week, Cal tells you about a new study that answers the question we've all been asking: is my dog addicted to his ball? He also covers what happens when wild animals invade civilization, and how an amputee still manages to get out in the field. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 427: Houndations - Developing Well-Trained Dogs the Right Way with Josh Miller
On today’s episode, River Stone Kennel’s Josh Miller, talks hunting dogs, training philosophies, and why he allows all dogs to develop at their own pace. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 426: Crime, Anti-Hunters, and Corner Crossing
The Crime Desk returns this week as Cal covers stories of wildlife ne'er-do-wells from across the country. He also dives into the latest corner crossing victory, and we hear from a listener who's dealing with his own fight against the anti-hunting lobby. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 425: Houndations - Dealing with Dog Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Health Issues
This week, Tony talks about some of the mental issues our dogs might develop, and why we should take them seriously before they develop into worse behaviors. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 424: Alpha-Gal, the Feds, and a Bear Attack
This week, Cal covers a tragic bear attack in Arkansas, the latest on what's happening in Washington, D.C., and a crazy philosopher who thinks we should give people Alpha-Gal syndrome on purpose. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 423: Worms, Wind Farms, and the Parks Department
This week, Cal explains how wind farms harm earthworms, how beetles stay cool, why Floridians are opposing a new national park, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 422: Houndations - Travel Tips for Taking Dogs on an Upland Adventure
This week, Tony breaks down some of the sneaky ways an upland road trip can break bad for you and your dogs, and how to avoid them. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 421: Attack Squirrels, Crime, and Close Encounters of the Bear Kind
This week, Cal tells you about an attack squirrel with a penchant for older women, undercover agents tracking American poachers hiding in Canada, a spate of bear encounters in Ontario and Florida, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 420: Urban Catfishing and New Mexico with Rep. Gabe Vasquez
In this interview episode, Cal sits down with Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico to talk about targeting catfish in D.C., legislation that hunters should care about, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 419: Red Squirrel-Blue Squirrel, Crime, and Bowfishing with Dolphins
This week, Cal covers a squirrel-painting incident in Connecticut, lamp-dumping polluters in Wisconsin, and a bowfisherman who has his own pod of dolphins. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.