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The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

Wild Origins Canada Foundation

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast brings you nuanced content about conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada, so you can stay topped up on issues concerning your outdoor, hunting and fishing lifestyle, stay current on the latest in wildlife conservation, science and responsible hunting and be entertained by conversations with intellectual thinkers. The Hunter Conservationist Podcast is a Made in Canada podcast.

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33:26

Protecting Your Hunting Rights. How to get Involved

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/07/24

This special episode is about the importance of protecting hunting rights and the hunting way of life. Mark shares personal stories and experiences to emphasize the value of hunting and the need to defend it. He encourages listeners to dedicate 18 minutes a day to educate themselves about hunting, become knowledgeable advocates, and influence those closest to them. Mark also highlights the historical significance of hunting rights and the role of individuals in preserving them.Learn more about your

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48:05

Ep. 17 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Show the Kinds...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/07/16

Taylor Nairn is a father and a hunter from British Columbia. He joins Mark in this episode to talk about his experience with hunting, conservation, and outdoor activities. Taylor delves into his motivation for hunting, family involvement, conservation efforts, and the challenges of wildlife management. Taylor shares his passion for hunting and the importance of conservation work, highlighting the need for mentorship and the impact of environmental changes on hunting experiences. The conversation

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6:25

Short Truths Canada Ep. 11 - Is Hunting Conservation?

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/07/16

Is hunting conservation? At times, this is controversial statement. So we explore what conservation is and whether hunting is part of it or not.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:51

Episode 123 - A Buck Unlike Anything The World Had...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/07/15

In this episode, Darrell Crabbe, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation discusses the impact of the Hansen Buck on Saskatchewan and the province’s hunting community. Darrell discusses various topics related to hunting and conservation in Saskatchewan. He talks about the challenges posed by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the importance of testing animals for the disease. He also discusses the impact of CWD on hunting traditions and the need for hunters to adapt to changing

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77:05

Episode 122 - I Think A Backbone Needs To Be Grown...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Jen Shears joins the show to talk about Canada's management of seals and seal hunting, with a focus on the inspiration and motivation behind it. The conversation highlights the impacts of import bans on seal products and the challenges faced by hunters in Canada. It also discusses the population dynamics of seals, their changing diet, and the consequences of not managing their population. The conversation delves into the hunting process, including the three-step process for dispatching seals and the

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85:27

Truth About Fur Ep. 2 - Snare Ban, Wolverines and...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/06/28

This episode covers various topics including the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus outdoor symposium, National Seal Products Day, the ban on snaring for licensed trappers in PEI, the ban on mink farming in BC, and the presence of chronic wasting disease in British Columbia. The conversation also touches on the importance of the fur industry in agriculture, the role of trappers in wildlife disease management, and a study on wolverine density. This part of the conversation discusses the

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50:12

Around Canada - Ep. 75 - Bury The Polar Bear?

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/06/18

This episode covers various stories related to bears, deer, moose, and gun ranges in Canada. The first story discusses the impact of tourism on grizzly bears in British Columbia, highlighting how tourists can disrupt their feeding patterns. The second story focuses on the tragic death of a famous white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park due to a collision with a vehicle. The episode also touches on the controversy surrounding the display of a mounted polar bear in Yellowknife and the decline of

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90:05

Episode 121 - The Flush is the Rush with Perry McCormick

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/06/15

Perry McCormick, president of Pheasants Forever Canada discusses the importance of habitat diversity for pheasants and other bird species. He highlights the need for shorter cover and the benefits of vegetation diversity. The conversation also touches on the impact of landscape changes, such as the transition from smaller farms to commercial farms, the use of pesticides, and the development of green infrastructure like wind turbines and solar farms. Perry emphasizes the importance of conserving

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73:53

Episode 120 - Grizzly Bear Reintroduction with Dr....

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/06/07

Dr. Michelle McLellan delves into the reintroduction of grizzly bears into the North Cascade ecosystem in Washington state, exploring the challenges, implications, and potential impact on the ecosystem and neighboring regions. The discussion covers the history of grizzly bear reintroduction, genetic diversity, habitat quality, and the potential for bear migration across borders. The conversation delves into the challenges and considerations surrounding the reintroduction of grizzly bears in British

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47:43

Ep. 16 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Wild Game in...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/31

Chef Michael Hunter muses about his background as a chef and book author, his personal philosophies as a chef and hunter, and the changing perception of hunting in the culinary world. He believes that showcasing the food aspect of hunting is educational and inspiring, and it has encouraged more people to take up hunting. He also discusses the blending of cooking and hunting in the hunting community and its impact on the perception of hunting. Chef Hunter expresses his desire to be able to share wild

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9:48

Short Truths Canada Ep. 10 - Is Bating Bad for Bears?

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/31

In this episode Mark explores some of the central questions around bear baiting including, Is the use of artificial bait bad for a bear's health? Does baiting cause bears to become more aggressive towards humans and does baiting cause bears to stop foraging naturally?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:07

Truth About Fur Ep. 1 - Fur Prices and the Seal Hunt

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Welcome to Episode 1. In this episode, Doug and Mark introduce the show, the premise behind it and then provide updates on recent fur prices and the drivers behind the changes as well as providing a recap of the spring 2024 seal hunt.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:01

Around Canada Ep. 74 - Wolf-Dog

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/17

In this episode Mark covers changes to fall migratory birds' flights, caribou and the pinnacle of perfection for the white-tailed deer, the mystery of coho deaths solved, Montreal deer control, ducking hunting in the NWT, who's fault is the bass, the transfer of Haida Gwaii, conservation success and the Coombs wolf-dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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92:42

Episode 119 - Wounding Loss with Matt Besko & Dr. Lee...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Matt Besko and Dr. Lee Foote are back on the show to discuss wounding loss in hunting. Topics covered include definitions of wounding loss, wounding loss studies, the Finish study, wild predator kill success rates, whether wounding loss avoidable, whether wounding necessary in hunting and the ongoing Dr. Pepper/peanut debate. Matt and Lee always make for an intellectual and a banter fun-filled discussion no matter what the topic is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:08

Ep. 15 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Blaine Calkins, MP

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/10

Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament joins Mark in this episode. Blaine is the SCI Legislator of the Year, and he talks about why hunting is important to him and why he defends the hunting way of life. Blaine talks about his career that led him into federal politics, what he enjoys most when he gets outdoors, what some of his current issues are he's working on and his future plans as an MP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:12

Episode 118 - Past Their Prime - Myth or Reality?...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/05/01

In this episode, Dr. Marco Festa-Bianchet joins us as we explore the commonly held belief that taking the oldest aged males from a population has the least impact. Some of the questions covered in this episode include - Do old animals stop breeding? Are old females dry and have old males passed on their genes, and are not needed anymore? How old do some game animals live to and what's the difference in old age between hunted and un-hunted populations? How does survival and fitness affect breeding

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14:14

Short Truths Canada - Ep. 9 - Is Baiting Bears Fair...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/04/29

Mark explores bear baiting by first looking at the way all hunting is conducted and then secondly, by assessing baiting by the 2 principles of Fair Chase hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:35

Ep. 14 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Chris Luehmann

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/04/19

Chris Luehmann helps us dispel the notion that urban people don't hunt. Chris lives in Vancouver, and he is a hunter and a sport shooter. Chris tells the hilarious story of how he became a hunter and why he persevered for many years without harvesting a big game animal. Chris shares his hunting memories, what motivates him to hunt and his first big game animal. Chris is a fantastic role model for new hunters!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 117 - Debriefing British Columbia's Hunting...

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/04/15

BC recently tabled a series of controversial hunting regulations changes that have compounded the hunting opportunity taken away from licensed hunters over the last several years. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ford, who is a scientific advisor on BC's hunting regulations committee, Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the BC Guide-Outfitters Association, and Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation are on the show to debrief the regulation changes and provide their thoughts on the

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65:40

Around Canada Ep. 73 - The Wyoming Wolf Controversy

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast ·

2024/04/10

In this episode Mark tries to make sense of the Wyoming wolf incident by filling you in on what he has uncovered about hunting laws that contributed to the incident. Mark discusses the heart of this issue - why are snowmobiles allowed as a legal form of hunting in some jurisdictions? The use of snowmobiles to run coyotes and wolves over is evaluated against the two principles of Fair Chase and the three tests of ethical hunting. The episode boils down to a single broad message that is relevant for

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