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Ep. 269: Conservation Special - Pheasants Forever and Hunter Van Donsel

Get to know your conservation groups with Hunter Van Donsel, Montana/Wyoming Regional director for Pheasants Forever. On this episode, you'll learn about pheasants, why habitat matters, and what this conservation organization can do for you. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202436 min

Ep. 268: Tennessee Bans Booze on WMA's, CWD Updates, and Legislation

This week, Cal talks about legislation, regulations, CWD, and the hot topic of Nevada moose. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202422 min

Ep. 267: Conservation Special - Patrick Berry, CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

On this week's special drop, Cal and Jordan talk to Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' new CEO, Patrick Berry. They cover bird dogs, changes for the worst on game commissions, and un-scientific management. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202441 min

Ep. 266: Habitat, Crime, and Court Cases

This week Cal talks about wolves in Michigan, snowmobiling in Wyoming and court cases and wildlife crime. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202422 min

Ep. 265: Conservation Special - What's a Soil and Water Conservation District?

On this week's get to know conservation segment, Cal and Jordan talk Soil and Water Conservation Districts with Cameron Gustafson and Alyssa Bloss with Carlton SWCD, Minnesota. Topics covered what is a SWCD, what does it do, and what can your local SWCD do for you. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202438 min

Ep. 264: Legislation, Vetoes, and Real Estate

This week, Cal talks about a crazy bill in Oklahoma, vetoes in Wisconsin, a big win in Kentucky, and how not to list real estate. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 202425 min

Ep. 263: Michigan Special - MUCC Demands Science-Based Coyote Management

On this week's bonus drop, Cal and Jordan Sillars talk with Michigan United Conservation Clubs regarding a change to coyote management. Why fight the change? The answer may surprise you. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 202428 min

Ep. 262: Griz, Grouse, and Total Eclipse

This week, Cal talks animal behavior in the total eclipse, auction house, corner crossing, grizzly reintroduction and the crime desk. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202423 min

Ep. 261: Conservation Special - Public Land Water Access Association (PLWA) and the Crazy Mountain Land Swap

This week Cal talks with PLWA about who they are, what they do, and how to get involved. They also talk about what's happening with the Crazy Mountain land swap and the Yellowstone Club. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202435 min

Ep. 260: Colorado Commissioners, Frankensheep, and Bad Bills

This week, Cal talks about indoor alligators, MeatEater's corner crossing Auction House of Oddities, expanding waterfowl opportunities in Montana, bad bills in Colorado, good legislative work in Iowa, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202430 min

Ep. 259: Conservation Special - Land Trusts 101

On this week's bonus drop, Cal digs in on land trusts with Marus Strange of the Montana Association of Land Trusts, Chet Work of Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and Kendall Van Dyk of the Montana Land Reliance. If you've ever wondered what land trusts are and how they're used for conservation, this is the episode for you. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202453 min

Ep. 258: Fat Labradors, Bad Bills, and Wild Dog Chow

This week, Cal covers why New York coyotes are not wolves, how a Utah dog food company sells wild elk meat, and why your Lab is so, so fat (but it may not be your fault). Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202424 min

Ep. 257: California Special - MPA's with Matt Bond

Marine Protected Areas in California are up for decadal review. As you can imagine, not all the interests involved want more access to fishing. So listen up and find out how to get involved. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202443 min

Ep. 256: Space X Swaps TX, Crime Desk, Pheasant Fest, and Legislation

This week Cal talks about cemetery bucks, bad bills, Oregon, Vermont, Wyoming, Kentucky, poachers, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 202432 min

Ep. 254: Illegal Menageries, Death by Pet, Bad Legislation and so Much More

This week Cal talks about why you should collect baseball cards, not critters, trashy folks in Illinois, good bills, bad bills, and what makes a turtle a terrapin and a tortoise. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 202422 min

Ep. 253: Special Episode - Representative Bruce Westerman Introduces America's Habitat Wildlife and Conservation Act

In this very special episode, Cal interviews Arkansas Rep. Bruce Westerman, Chair of the US House Committee on Natural Resources. Topics covered, what happens in committee, appropriation vs authorization, and conservation vs preservation. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 29, 202438 min

Ep. 252: Air Force Bears, Bad Bills, and the Mailbag

This week on the show, Cal covers parachuting black bears, a raft of anti-public land bills, and listener feedback on solar farms and shotgun wads. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202423 min

Ep. 251: TV Host Poacher and a Special Interview with Sara Parker-Pauley

This week on the show, Cal covers a big poaching story out of Canada involving the host of a TV show and sits down with the Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, Sara Parker-Pauley. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202445 min

Ep. 250: A Very Crappie Record Deal, Bad Legislation, and When Good Squirrels Turn Red

This week, Cal talks about grey squirrels going red, another type of mark and recapture, a lazy goose, state legislation you need to know, Pittman Robertson poll comes up wildlife, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202426 min

Ep. 249: Bad Bills, Green Energy, and Weird Accidents

This week, Cal covers bad bills in Washington State and New Mexico, the BLM's plan to expand solar development on western public lands, and weird ways to die in the woods. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202422 min

Ep. 248: State Legislation You Need to Know, Crime, and Cicadas

This week, Cal talks about legislation, non-hunting - hunting information on the internet, and hunting dog killings. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202423 min

Ep. 247: Mountain Lions, Snort Report, and Legislation

This week, Cal talks about flying sedatives, elk relocation in the east, birds in a bathtub, and unauthorized recreation at the Bass pro. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 202424 min

Ep. 246: Snort Report, Polar Bears, and the Hunting Lease That Wasn't

This week, Cal talks about environmental groups taking over hunting leases, mouth-to-mouth for fur-bearers, and possum legislation. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202422 min

Ep. 245: Record Buck or Not? Giant Lizard Invades South Carolina, and New Plan for Old Forests

This week, Cal covers giant lizards invading South Carolina, a controversial record-book buck, and why old forests are ecological powerhouses worth protecting. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 202420 min

Ep. 244: Colorado Wolves, Washington State, and Snort Report

This week, Cal finally gets Snort out, Colorado transplants Oregon wolves, and country bombs. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 202423 min

Ep. 243: Penguin Naps, the Crime Desk, and Legislation

This week, Cal talks about state legislation that effects you, quick but effective penguin naps, wolves, and listener mail. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202321 min

Ep. 242: Bad Fire, Dam Salmon, and Legislation

This week, Cal covers two blind fires that killed the hunters inside, a controversial proposal that would remove four dams on the Snake River, and the EXPLORE Act. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202322 min

Ep. 241: Cat-Eating Pythons, Hunter Harassment, and the Crime Desk

This week, Cal covers a python that survived in a trailer park by eating pet cats, a court decision that could make it easier for animal rights activists to harass hunters, and a poacher who shot a coyote that turned out to be a mule deer. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202323 min

Ep. 240: Special Edition: Interview with Doug Duren

This week Cal sits down with Doug Duren to talk about conservation co-op, Sharing the Land. Learn more at sharingtheland.com Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202330 min

Ep. 239: Turkey Trot Lawsuit, Washington Wolves, Wildcat Bend and Big Wisconsin Buck

This week Cal talks about a big Wisconsin Buck, Washington Wolves, the crime desk and cold cases. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202326 min

Ep. 238: Special Edition: Interview with Steve Windom of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs

This week Cal sits down with Steve Windom to discuss what the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is doing for wildlife and outdoors folks in the Mitten State. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202339 min

Ep. 237: Bears, Lions, Tigers, and Don't Shoot the Guy Taking You Hunting

This week Cal talks about hunting accidents, black bears and captive deer, tigers on the prowl and cave lion for dinner. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202321 min

Ep. 236: The Crime Desk, Legislation, and the Mailbag

This week Cal talks about dinosaur bone poachers, long lived dogs, and PPE for Feral Cat wrangling. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 202326 min

Ep. 235: Special Edition: Who is BHA AFI?

This week Cal talks Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Initiative. What they do, what you can expect, and where to find them. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 202342 min

Ep. 234: Special Edition: Interview with Washington state game commissioner John Lemkuhl

This week Cal talks with John Lemkuhl of the Washington state game commission. We shine some light on the subject of "What's going on in Washington?" Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202334 min

Ep. 233: Legislation, CA Mule Deer, and WY Hooters

This week Cal talks about wolves, grizzlies, and grabbing granny by the drawers. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202329 min

Ep. 232: Clever Corvids, the Crime Desk, and Can Michigan Flamingos Grow Hair?

This week Cal talks about Northern Flamingos, keeping up with turtle crime, and Manhattan Rhino powder. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 202325 min

Ep. 231: Snort Report, Garbage Gut, and Crying Bear

This week Cal talks about CRP and Sage Grouse, legislation, and wet wipes really don't flush. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202328 min

Ep. 230: Tuna Trap, Black Bear Facebook, and the Crime Desk

This week Cal talks about travel woes, wildlife crime, coyote contests, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202331 min

Ep. 229: Meaty Names, Blue Fins, and a Bear Names Tripod

This week Cal talks about landlocked dive training, Texas CWD, South Dakota Hounds, and whether bears like booze. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202326 min

Ep. 228: Drones V Dogs, Snort Report, and We Pay for That

This week Cal talks about technology and hunting, snorts progress on a hot hunt, misappropriation of license dollars, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202330 min

Ep. 227: Legislation, the Texas Desk, and Birds or Bulls?

This week Cal laments the season ahead, CWD Texas style, and what to pay attention to in upcoming legislation. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 202324 min

Ep. 226: Wolves, Public Lands, and the Crime Desk

This week Cal talks about Nazi raccoons, Southern Wolves, and Public lands. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 202325 min

Ep. 225: The 2023 Land Access Initiative, Animal Attacks, and Fire

This week Cal talks about cocaine fishing, the Maui fire, and whether we should ban inner tubes on rivers for public safety. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 202323 min

Ep. 224: SHARKED! Interview with Rob Wittman and Texas SB1236 Hunters Lose Access in the Lone Star State

This week Cal talks about his new shotgun, gets into new legislation and the SHARKED Act with Virginia Rep. Wittman, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202334 min

Ep. 223: Getting the Lead Out and We Don't Mean Zeppelin

This week Cal talks about legislation, exposure, lead, leases, eagles, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 202324 min

Ep. 222: The Butcher of Hoylake, Cyanide, and Sharpshooters

This week Cal talks about Ohio, M-44s, the felixer, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 202324 min

Ep. 221: Pythons, "Tic" Tacs, and Survey Says

This week Cal talks about what exactly people mean by hunting approval, Labour Party rallies behind duck hunting, and a Canadian moose ride-along. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202322 min

Ep. 220: The Big Tent, Regulations, and Legislations

This week, Cal talks about how being special can be the worst, black bears, public meetings, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 202326 min

Ep. 219: The GNP, Reg Changes, and Feet and Onions

This week, Cal talks about picking up litter, PETA feet and onions, Trail Cams in Kansas, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 202325 min