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Wildlife Wire

The Wildlife Wire

Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.

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36:34

What if we don't kill coyotes in springtime?

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2025/06/24

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories including coyotes in cemeteries, ticks on the move, not killing coyotes in the springtime, and the most epic videos of wildlife on an elk carcass!Learn more about tick impacts on wildlife here. A kid friendly coyote story here.

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53:11

Private cows, public land, and a museum through time...

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2025/06/19

Keegan Kuhn is an acclaimed documentary film director, producer, writer, cinematographer, and composer. His work has sparked global conversations about the environment, health, and animal rights. His films have been executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Joaquin Phoenix. He has challenged industries and inspired countless people to reconsider their impact on the planet and their own well-being. With a passion for storytelling and social justice, he brings a unique perspective on the power of

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33:18

Selling things that aren't yours.

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2025/06/17

Join Mark and Sam as they discuss the top wildlife news, including:Car crashes and wildlife Rattlesnake roundup Ladies helping the jag Public land sale Remember to leave a review, like, and subscribe.

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46:48

Public Bison and Private Elk?

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2025/06/12

Join Mark and Sam as they chat with Nick Gevock, the Sierra Club's Campaign Organizing Strategist for the Northern Rockies. The discussion revolves around ethical hunting, public lands, and the privatization of wildlife. Elks Slaughter Bill in Montana Bison given new status in Colorado Lead ammo in wildlife and humans

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21:52

Long solid mussels?

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/06/10

Join Mark and Sam as they dive into top wildlife news stories of the week, including:Smiling Salamanders learn to live Money up for grabs! Lead poisoned bald eagles Hellbenders need help Please like, subscribe and leave a review!

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44:18

The Snake and The Whale, must see feature documentary.

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2025/06/05

On this episode, we are joined by the executive producer of The Snake and The Whale, Scott Levy. This film won Best Feature at this year's Colorado Environmental Film Festival. We dive into why this film is important, some of the characters, and the challenges that resident orcas and wild salmon face because of the Snake River dams. You can watch the trailer for the film here. Find out more about the dire situation at https://bluefish.org/ Please contact your local film festivals and let them know

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27:03

Wolf killed in Colorado, sea otters get another...

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2025/06/03

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including:Wolf killed in Colorado Sea otters get another chance Heavyweight bobcat

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43:49

Talking State Wildlife Agencies w/Dr. Michelle Lute

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2025/05/29

Michelle Lute is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years’ experience in biodiversity conservation on public and private lands around the globe. She dedicates her professional life to promoting human-wildlife coexistence through effective public engagement, equitable participatory processes, and evidence-based decision-making.Michelle holds a PhD in wildlife management from Michigan State University, an MS in Animal Behavior and Ecology from the University of Notre Dame, and a

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22:14

Trolling Doge, Right-way Whales, and Ranch Kickbacks

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2025/05/27

We are shifting formats here at the Wildlife Wire! News is coming every Tuesday and Interviews on Thursday. Today's news has the following: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/how-colorados-first-elk-migration-agreement-marks-a-big-step-for-conservation-and-agricultural-productivity Billboards celebrate parks, call out DOGE Right-way Right Whales The Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust and the Property and Environment Research Center combine efforts to provide elk habitat, while

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Ep. 20 Fires and Carnivores: Learning how everything...

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2025/05/19

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including:New Mexico wildlife agency gets new name and mission Cougars coming back to Vermont? After 11 more bears killed, judge orders stop to Alaska predator control program California California county declares state of emergency over gray wolf activity Then we are joined by Matt Barnes. Matt is a conservation scientist, rangeland ecologist, and advocate for human-wildlife coexistence based in southwestern Colorado. With a background in

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Ep. 19 Black, White, and Indigo News

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2025/05/12

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including: Indigo Snakes released in FL Great White Shark Killers Alligators at the door Rare Black Jaguar **Mark said that an animal lacking pigment is melanistic, but they are actually leucistic.** We will be back to our standard format next week!

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Ep. 18 The coyotes and wolves of the east w/Chris...

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2025/05/05

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including:The US government’s war on wildlife, explained in 3 charts 'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times This cute animal is one of Yosemite’s ‘most dangerous,’ rangers say Attenborough at 99: naturalist ‘goes further than before’ to speak out against industrial fishing in new film Then we interview Chris Schadler about eastern coyotes and wolves. Chris taught in the Department of Natural Resources at UNH and lectured

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Ep. 17- Are we wildlife philosophers now? Ryan...

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2025/04/28

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including:Feds kill endangered, potentially pregnant, Mexican wolf Is killing animals an effective way to regulate populations? Why are we afraid of snakes? Building bobcat alley in New Jersey Then, Mark and Sam are joined by Ryan Sedgeley, an advocate for gray wolves and other imperiled species in Colorado for the Endangered Species Coalition. He holds an M.A. in Environment and Natural Resources and a J.D. from the University of Wyoming

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Episode 16, Dung beetles, international adventure and...

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2025/04/21

Join Mark and Sam for the weekly top wildlife news stories including:Trump threatens to revoke tax-exempt status of environmental nonprofits Frog, Lizard, Salamander Added to New York’s Endangered Species List Patenting woolly mammoths Are Dire wolves Pontiacs with a body kit? Baby Colossal Squid caught on camera Then, we are joined by Max Seigal, renowned photographer and biologist, to talk wildlife expeditions, how to be a professional adventurer and photographer, and dung of all kinds.

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Episode 15, Urban "nuisance" wildlife with wildlife...

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2025/04/14

Join Mark and Sam for the nation's top wildlife news stories, including:REI backtracks endorsement Demonic sea lions (they can be treated!) Colossal Dire Wolf de-extincted Italian town welcomes bears Then, urban wildlife rehabbers Jack Murphy and Katherine McGill join to discuss nonlethal wildlife conflict solutions for folks encountering unwelcome possums, raccoons, squirrels and more!

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Ep. 14, Grizzlies of the Greater Yellowstone...

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2025/04/07

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories including:Monarch butterflies get sick from the wrong milkweed Landowners in Wyoming paid for elk presence? Unlimited wolf hunting bill dies in Montana Essay on insights into human wildlife coexistence using indigenous and traditional knowledge Then, an interview with leading Grizzly Bear expert, Dr. Chris Servheen on how we can support Grizzly Bear recovery in today's political climate. Chris was the Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator for U.S

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Ep. 13, Conservation ethics in wildlife management...

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2025/03/31

Join Mark and Sam for the weekly top wildlife news stories including: Sharktopus Lauren Boebert wants to delist wolves federally Point Reyes public access Turtle leaps to safety from eagles nest Then, an interview with Dr. Fred Koontz an ethological zoologist on ethical considerations in wildlife management. Dr. Koontz has a long, diverse, wildlife career at the Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife Trust (now “EcoHealth Alliance”), Teatown, Woodland Park Zoo, and Washington Fish &

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Ep. 12, How we manage salmon & why it matters for...

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2025/03/24

Join Mark and Sam for the top four wildlife news stories of the week, including:DOGE is at it again- firing Fish and Wildlife employees Colorado wolf killed in Wyoming First wolf predation in Pitkin County CO How do seals know when to surface? Then, an interview with Emma Helverson, executive director of Wild Fish Conservancy, discussing the intertwined destinies of endangered southern resident orcas and wild salmon.

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Ep. 11, Human impacts on wildlife in North America...

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2025/03/17

Join Mark and Sam for the top four news stories of the week including:"Furbearer" policies in Colorado Washington Governor rescinds appointment of leading scientist to wildlife commission Central Park coyote in parking garage Trump increases logging in National Forests Followed by an incredibly important conversation with Dan Flores, author, historian, and Project Coyote Ambassador. The history of humans and wildlife in North America is essential to understanding the institutions that govern

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Episode 10, Wild horses with Scott Wilson

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2025/03/10

Join Mark and Sam for the top four news stories of the week including: River otters can be trapped for damage in Wyoming Wally the beaver saved by advocates Travel to the Savannah Wildlife Refuge Wolf pups could be on the way in Colorado Then, Scott Wilson, Wild Horse Photojournalist and 2022 Sony World Photography Awards Winner joins the pod to discuss wild horses, how we "manage" them, sterilization solutions, and how you can get involved in wild horse solutions.

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