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Cal of the Wild

Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 400: Gas-Powered Conservation with Tate Morgan of...

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2025/07/25

This week, Cal talks with Tate Morgan, founder of Sons of Smokey and the Gambler 500: a road rally, festival, and North America's largest public lands trash pick up. Cal and Tate discuss how Sons of Smokey went from launching an eight-man COVID-era road race to creating an "anti-Burning Man" trash clean up powered by a unique phone app. Today, it's a near lawless public lands trash clean up where the number one rule is "don't be a dick." Long story short, everyone needs the SOS app. Connect withCal

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Introducing: Back 40

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2025/07/23

Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those

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Ep. 399: Gator Attack, Duck Banding, and Water Fights

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2025/07/21

This week, Cal covers budget cuts to the duck banding program, a river controversy in Nebraska, and one lucky puppy. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 398: Houndations - Dog Attention Spans and What...

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2025/07/16

This week, Tony explains why it's so hard to train dogs on our mental schedule, and how we should try to understand their ability to focus so we can wring the most out of each session. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 397: Baby Tigers, Screwworms, and Make America...

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2025/07/14

This week, Cal tackles the "Make America Beautiful Again" initiative, unpacks the impeding screwworm invasion, and spills the beans on the latest Tiger King star to be sentenced to federal prison. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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

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Ep. 396: Rock Mines in the Everglades with Chris Wittman

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2025/07/09

In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan chats with Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean water, to talk about one of the biggest threats to the Florida Everglades: rock mines built by the sugar industry. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review

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Ep. 395: Fishing Accidents, Upland Victories, and...

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2025/07/07

This week, Cal covers the latest on the public lands fight, good news for upland birds, and a Wisconsin con man. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 394: Houndations - Exploring the Dark Side of...

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2025/07/02

This week, Tony explains that the nature of our dogs isn't always what we think it is, and why acknowledging that can help you be a better trainer and owner. Connect withTony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 393: Crossbows, Public Lands, and Survey Says

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2025/06/30

This week, Cal talks about a disappointing cousin, everything you need to know about Sen. Mike Lee's effort to sell public land, and a new bill in New York legalizing crossbows during archery season. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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

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Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon

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2025/06/27

In this week's interview episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to give you all the latest on the public land battle in Washington, D.C., as well as a trip update from their adventure in the Arctic. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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

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Ep. 391: Wolf vs. Dog, Record Grizzly, and Aoudad Air...

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2025/06/23

This week, Jordan Sillars guest hosts while Cal is in the Arctic and covers what happens when a dog tries to answer the call of the wild, the biggest human-killed grizzly bear ever, and a new helicopter hunt in Texas. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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

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Ep. 390: Special Conversation with Hal Herring of...

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2025/06/20

This week, Cal catches up with Hal Herring at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous. Hal is the host of the Podcast & Blast Podcast, and he may be the only man in the country who knows as much as Cal about public lands, conservation, and what we need to do to protect the wild places we love. Give it a listen, and while you're at it, subscribe to BHAs Podcast & Blast. This episode was recorded by the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast, hosted by Hal Herring

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Ep. 389: Houndations - Understanding Canine Genetics...

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2025/06/18

This week, Tony takes a deep dive into dog genetics to explain not only how they affect aesthetics, but also all sorts of positive and negative behaviors we might not fully attribute to their bloodlines. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 388: Mushroom Murder, Airbus Bandits, and Kittens

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2025/06/16

This week, Cal tackles a renewed effort to sell public land, a mushroom murder trial, and a family of raccoons that took over an Airbus manufacturing facility. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 387: Houndations - First-Dog Triumphs and Duck...

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2025/06/11

This week, Tony interviews MeatEater's Max Barta. They discuss how Max went about getting his first real bird dog, and what it took to develop her into an asset in the duck blind. Connect withTony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 386: Red Snapper, Neanderthal Finger Paint, and...

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2025/06/09

This week, Cal covers a fishing controversy in Maryland, criminal duck hunters, Neanderthal art projects, and getting hit on at the grocery store. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 385: Houndations - How to Develop More Confidence...

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2025/06/04

This week, Tony explains not only the importance of having confidence in ourselves as dog trainers and what happens when we don't. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Introducing: Backwoods University with Lake Pickle

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2025/06/02

Backwoods University explores wildlife biology and the people who dedicate their lives to studying animals and their habitats. Guided by host Lake Pickle’s curiosity, you’ll hear insights from wildlife biologists and outdoorsmen, while gaining an intimate perspective on North American wildlife, habitat, and the impact humans have had on them. You’ll learn from the experts how to understand the wild. After all, you can’t love what you don’t understand. Subscribe now

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Ep. 384: Glitter Poo, Corner Crossing, and Legislation

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2025/06/02

This week Cal talks about the possibility of corner crossing heading to the supreme court, and asks, how do you find a shrew? Put glitter in it's poo. Plus so much more. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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.

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Ep. 383: Cows and Ocelots with the East Foundation

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2025/05/29

In this week's interview, Cal sits down with Jason Sawyer and James Powell of the East Foundation to learn more about how their cattle operations work to conserve wildlife and habitat in the deep South of Texas. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand 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

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