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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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Ep 9. - Our Stories Connect US All – Ben Berukoff

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2024/01/19

Ben Berukoff is the president of Canadian Wildlife Capture, helicopter pilot, conservationist, and a hunter. Ben joins Mark to chat about aerial wildlife capture for scientific research and how being a hunter helps him find and safely capture animals. Ben describes a typical capture day, the nuances between capturing different species and how deep snow helps him do his job. As well Ben discusses how he helps explain the importance of wildlife research to others, why he might question the need to

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78:16

Episode 111 - Burbot Conservation with Dr. Peter Cott

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2024/01/15

Dr. Peter Cott, a fisheries biologist and scientist from the North West Territories joins Mark and Curtis to chat about one of Canada’s strangest fish – the burbot. Pete chronicles how he got into burbot research and he discusses where burbot came from, their closet relatives, what makes them unique, where they are found in Canada, their conservation status and threats. The guys also learn about singing burbot, the gargantuan nature of burbot gonads, underwater soundscapes and hunting in North West

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7:44

Short Truths Canada - Ep. 2 – Does Wolf Hunting Make...

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2024/01/08

Does general wolf hunt hunting make a difference to ungulate populations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:09

Ep 8. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Rebecca Peters

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2024/01/05

Rebecca Peters is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a hunter, and a passionate conservation leader. Rebecca is a member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC’s Women Shaping Conservation initiative, and she was a participant in the 2023 national event - Women in Conservation. She explains what she does in her practice and how hunting and conservation fit into a holistic lifestyle. Rebecca also talks about having to learn how to hunt as an adult and find her own path as a hunter. Rebecca and Mark talk

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7:33

Short Truths Canada - Ep. 1 - Can Anti-Hunters Become...

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2024/01/02

Why is an anti-hunting organization buying guide-outfitter licenses in BC? Can they really do that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 110 – Mountain Lion Research with Siobhan...

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2024/01/01

Siobhan is a wildlife scientist working on her PhD degree on mountain lions. Siobhan joins Mark and Curtis to provide insights into what her research. She discusses her research objectives, the highlights gleaned from tracking adult cats via GPS, where lions like to raise their litters, the fate of tagged kittens, what cougars are killing and eating, movement patterns, how cats respond to clearcutting and lion on lion violence. She discusses her teams journey in learning to track mountain lions,

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39:30

Around Canada Ep. 68 – 2023 Naughty and Nice List

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2023/12/31

In this episode Mark wraps up the year by putting the top 5 stories from 2023 on a naughty and nice list with a bit of Caddyshack humour thrown in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 7. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Tammy Leonard

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2023/12/29

Tammy joins Mark to share her story with listeners in hopes that someone out there might know something. Tammy explains the events of when Tom failed to return from his sheep hunt, the ongoing search effort and her emotional roller coaster as reports have come in over the years of items that hunters have found including a tent camp that might be Tom’s. Tammy shares her heart and lets us know how she is really doing and what keeps her going every year. Tammy talks about what it’s like each fall when

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42:02

Ep 6. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Lori McCarthy

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2023/12/22

Lori McCarthy is a teacher, mentor, book author, forager, curator of fine foods, speaker and a hunter who is on a mission. She is committed to preserving the connection between Newfoundland culture and its food. Lori has a been on journey to understand how Newfoundlanders hunted, foraged, preserved food, cured meats, and prepared meals so that the traditions that define Newfoundland culture are not lost to the tides of time. A part of Lori’s journey has included her interest in butchering,

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48:40

Around Canada Ep. 67 – Ending the Killing Cycle

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2023/12/21

In this episode Mark covers the passing of gun control bill C-21, the up-listing of the Eastern Grey Wolf, BC’s wolf control program, elver poaching, phasing out Eurasian boars in Ontario, Quebec’s urban deer court case, the killing of the mayor of Klukshu, a prison term for a BC bear poacher, parasites in Nunavut caribou, an Ontario trapping license suspension, conservation in action on an Alberta working ranch and the BC SPCA’s way of ending the killing cycle which is code for regulated hunting

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67:40

Episode 109 - State of Canada’s Gun Control Debate...

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2023/12/15

Rod Giltaca, the CEO and Executive Director of the Canadian Collation for Firearm Rights (CCFR), joins Mark and Curtis in this episode. Rod provides a summary of the recent gun control bill including the handgun ban and the amendments that went after common hunting firearms. Rod also discusses the verdict of the CCFR’s court case against the Government of Canada and he discusses property rights in Canada, the gun buyback program, what might be on the horizon and how hunters can help the fight

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Ep 5. – Our Stories Connect Us All – Chelsea Hansler

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2023/12/14

Chelsea Hansler is amazing person in every aspect of her life. She is an artist, mother, role model and a self-taught hunter who is raising her family in an off-the-grid wilderness home. Chelsea talks about her journey to becoming a professional artist and her passion for painting hunting hounds. She talks about how she learned to stay true to herself in her art and as a hunter. Chelsea explains how being an artist helps her as a hunter and how being a hunter helps her to be an artist. Chelsea is a

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Ep. 4 - Our Stories Connect Us All – Rachel Ahtila

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2023/12/08

Rachel Ahtila is a hunting guide and she talks about her journey into the hunting industry including burning pancakes and the changes for women in the guiding business. Rachel talks about how she gets to know each of her clients, how every hunter has reason for being on the mountain and why, when she could be hunting for herself, she’s chosen a path to put others ahead of herself. Rachel touches on her personal story hunting with her father and her journey back to social media. Rachel closes out by

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69:35

Episode 108 - Pittwaterfowlers with Chris Bradford &...

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2023/12/01

Chris Bradford & Dan Otway from Pittwaterfowlers join Mark and Curtis to talk about their waterfowl hunting and conservation projects. Chris and Dan explain the areas where they hunt waterfowl, how they are helping farmers protect their crops and they also discuss their wood duck and other conservation programs. The guys share their story about what happened when Duck Dynasty became popular and why that motivated them to create a waterfowl hunting course. Dan and Chris share their most memorable

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Ep. 3 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Maya Basdeo

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2023/11/30

Maya Basdeo grew up in a non-hunting family and actually considered herself an anti-hunter. Maya found a unique path into hunting through birds of prey. Maya shares her amazing story of hunting with falcons, what’s that taught her about hunting, how the birds have inspired her to become a hunter and how supportive and welcoming the hunting community has been to her. Maya is also a scientist pursing a Masters degree. She shares her thesis topic and her passion for publishing research that shows the

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Around Canada Ep. 66 - The End of Stone’s and Dall’s...

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2023/11/29

In this episode Mark covers the impact of the fall time change on wildlife, a wildlife feeding ban in Alberta, Alberta Sunday hunting rules, wild pigs in Jasper National Park, a First Nation not included in the hunting agreement for Jasper National Park, e-licensing in Manitoba, gun and ammo exports from the USA, 1 billion dollars for conservation in BC, phragmites control in Ontario, a massive hunter check in Quebec, a BC trapper standing up for black bears and what changing bird names means for

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Ep. 2 - Our Stories Connect Us All – Dana Dykema

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2023/11/24

Dana Dykema is a busy business owner and entrepreneur in British Columbia. She runs Valley to Shore which is an organic harvest box delivery service. Dana talks about why she got into this business and how she loves to help customers reconnect with food ingredients and recipes for healthy eating. Dana is working towards becoming a hunter and she discusses her reasons for wanting to hunt and harvest her own meat. Dana talks about the challenges of having a busy professional and family life and

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Ep. 1 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Dylan Eyers

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2023/11/17

Dylan Eyers is a legend in the Canadian hunting community. Dylan is the face of the EatWild brand and in this episode he explains what EatWild’s mission is all about and why he mentors new hunters. As a skilled hunter, teacher and mentor Dylan is all heart and passion when it comes to hunting as a way of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 107 - The Truth About Kills Snares For...

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2023/11/15

Ross Hinter is with the Alberta Trappers Association and he is also a member of the Fur Institute of Canada’s Trap Research and Testing Committee. Ross joins Mark and Curtis to talk about the recent technology improvements, testing and certification of kill snare systems for trapping in Canada. The guys address some of the misinformation about killing snares and anti-trapping campaigns before discussing the mechanisms of how a snares works. Topics discussed include the Agreement on International

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77:33

Around Canada Ep. 65 - Two Wins and a Loss for Hunters

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2023/11/08

Mark Ryckman, Manager of Policy for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and Matt Besko, Executive Director of Alberta’s Hunting & Fishing Branch join Mark to catch up some recent news in Ontario and Alberta. Mark discusses a win for hunters with gains in Sunday hunting and he fills us in on a loss for hunters from the hunting ban in the Grimsby municipality. Matt discusses Alberta’s new Hunting and Fishing Branch which looks to be a promising win for hunters in Alberta. Learn more about

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