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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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55:16

Beyond the Silos: Zoe Weil on Becoming a Solutionary

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2026/10/02

What happens when we stop treating wildlife, environmental sustainability, human well-being, and animal protection as separate issues?In this episode of Wildlife Wire, Mark Surls talks with educator, author, and Institute for Humane Education co-founder and president Zoe Weil about the interconnected systems that shape our lives—and how learning to see those connections can help us become better problem-solvers. Zoe shares the story of how a class she taught in 1987 launched her career in humane

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48:34

When Words Become Law: Amendment 83 with Jess Beaulieu

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2026/09/25

When Words Become Law: Amendment 83 with Jess BeaulieuWhat happens when wildlife policy is written into a state constitution—and key terms are left undefined? In this episode of Wildlife Wire, Mark Surls and Samantha Miller are joined by attorney and educator Jess Beaulieu for a legal deep dive into Colorado’s Amendment 83, the proposed constitutional amendment addressing hunting, fishing, and wildlife management. Jess is the manager of the University of Denver’s Animal Law Program and faculty

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55:34

A Hunter’s Case Against Amendment 83: Gary Skiba on...

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2026/09/18

Gary Skiba is a lifelong hunter and angler, retired Colorado wildlife biologist, former Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioner, and former staff lead on Colorado’s early wolf-management planning. In this episode, he joins Mark to discuss why he opposes Amendment 83, the 2026 proposal to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Colorado.The conversation examines language in the amendment including “traditional methods,” “preferred means,” and requirements tied to “sound scientific

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29:58

Utah’s Mountain Lions: A Houndsman, a Sheep Grower &...

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2026/09/12

What happens when a mountain lion advocate, a sheep producer, and a houndsman sit down to talk about the future of mountain lions in Utah?In this episode of The Wildlife Wire, Samantha Miller is joined by three people whose relationships with mountain lions could hardly look more different: Denise of Utah Mountain Lion Conservation, southern Utah sheep producer and houndsman Andy Rice, and lifelong hunter and houndsman Aaron Johnson. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they have found

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56:05

Wolf Connection's John Calfa III: What Wolves Can...

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2026/09/04

Mark and Sam are joined by John Calfa III, co-host of The Wolf Connection Podcast, for a conversation about wolves, storytelling, conservation, and the connections between humans and the natural world.John shares how The Wolf Connection Podcast began during the COVID shutdown and has grown into hundreds of conversations with scientists, authors, conservationists, artists, ranchers, hunters, photographers, and naturalists. He also takes us inside the work of Wolf Connection, a sanctuary in Southern

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48:35

Joel Sartore — the Photo Ark in your backyard

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2026/08/28

Joel Sartore — the Photo Ark in your backyard Mark and Sam sit down with National Geographic photographer, explorer, author, and conservationist Joel Sartore, founder of the National Geographic Photo Ark. For more than two decades, Joel has traveled the world photographing more than 17,000 species as part of an ambitious effort to document biodiversity and inspire people to protect wildlife and the habitats they depend on. We talk with Joel about the stories behind some of the Photo Ark’s most

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52:33

Dissecting Misinformation Campaigns

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2026/04/19

This episode looks at common misinformation campaigns used to oppose pro-wildlife efforts, including messaging that discourages public involvement and leans heavily on “trust the experts.” Sam and Mark break down how these narratives are constructed and why they are effective. They also examine the role of science versus values in wildlife decisions and what that means for public participation.Dr. Becky Niemiec's analysis of Prop 127 “Ballot Box Biology:” The Myth That Stopped Proposition 127—and

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40:40

Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills

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2026/04/07

This episode breaks down how wildlife legislation actually moves through the political process. Bills begin with a core concept, but are quickly reshaped by stakeholder input, requiring tradeoffs between policy goals and what is operationally and politically feasible.Wildlife policy outcomes depend less on intent alone and more on navigating legislative structure, stakeholder pressure, and strategic compromise.

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39:06

Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story

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2026/03/19

Mark and Sam get real on how wildlife "management" decisions are made, discuss science-based management and what it means for Colorado residents and wildlife.

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26:56

Wrapping up 2025 with the news

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2025/12/23

Join Sam and Mark as they wrap up their first full year hosting the Wildlife Wire! Thank you to all who have listened throughout the year. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and guests with you.On this episode we have: Rogan blasts liberal policies for enabling mountain lions to eat pets | Fox News Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepting Christmas trees to create fish habitat Report: Urgent Colorado ‘Furbearer’ Reforms Needed to Protect Wildlife - Center for Biological Diversity See

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37:14

The news! Marshland mashup and more

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2025/12/05

On today's episode Samantha and Mark discuss the interesting wildlife news, including:8 Everyday Habits You Can Change That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife Marshland mashup: Red wolf-coyote hybrids adapt to coastal Louisiana • Louisiana Illuminator Raccoons are evolving to be as cute and cuddly as pets — and they want inside your homes Enviros confirm new jaguar 'Cinco' spotted in Southern Az

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26:37

We're back with the news!

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2025/10/31

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country.The State of Colorado's Wildlife Crossings Future of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecided Humanity rises as wildlife recedes: Two studies show the extent of human domination over nature California passes law to phase out gillnet fishing in state waters to protect underwater wildlife Please like, subscribe, and leave a review!

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43:26

Spooky wildlife myths and wild but true stories

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2025/10/16

Ryan Sedgeley from the Endangered Species Coalition joins Mark and Sam for this special Halloween episode. They discuss myths about wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs, as well as zombie deer and frogs coming back from the dead.

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47:49

Dr. Dan Parkinson talks bighorns

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2025/10/02

On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them. Participate in citizen science with iNaturalist Learn where some of that data goes and about all things bighorn through the Mountain Studies Institute.

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51:24

Furbearer Sam joins the pod today

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2025/09/25

Sam plays the role of guest and talks about all things furbearer. What are furbearers? Species of animals grouped together for no other reason than people like to kill them for their fur.

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34:11

Mark talks rodenticides

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2025/09/16

Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife.Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.

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79:24

Colorado First Gentleman, Marlon Reis

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2025/09/04

Today we are joined by one of our personal heroes, the First Gentleman of Colorado, Marlon Reis. Marlon has brilliantly leveraged his role in Colorado to advocate for animals of all kinds, from puppies in pet stores to wolves in the wild, Marlon has consistently pushed for humane treatment of all species.

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48:19

Talking Fish Traps w/Emma Helverson

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2025/08/28

We’re joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits to the launch of the first Columbia River trap fishery in nearly 100 years, Emma shares how this ancient method could reshape the future of salmon and steelhead recovery.https://wildfishconservancy.org/ See a fish trap and read more about their return.

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48:42

Bill Masure: How tech is helping wildlife

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2025/08/21

Bill serves as Senior Videographer and Editor for Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), where he combines his creative vision with cutting‑edge tools—like AI‑powered real‑time camera traps, immersive VR experiences, and digital platforms—to protect endangered wildlife and ecosystems around the world.www.wildlifeprotectionsolutions.org Bill's Instagram Wildlife Protection Solutions Instagram

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49:06

Jay Tutchton: From Lawyering to Rewilding

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2025/08/14

Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife species. For 30 years, Jay worked tirelessly as an attorney representing environmental organizations and individuals seeking to protect the environment. Jay also helped to start the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and has taught a variety of courses on Wildlife,

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