Join three friends in a random discussion about Montana's  native carnivores, non hunting community and wildlife management. Dave Stallings and Greg Price are both fair-chase, ethical hunters who eat what they kill. Dave focuses on wildlife reform through his Substack, “From The Wild Side,” and works to include non-hunters in wildlife decisions. Greg only hunts deer and elk and serves on Montana FWP’s Region 2 Citizen Advisory Council. Neither hunts native carnivores. Both strongly defend wolves, grizzly bears, and other large carnivores, and regularly testify before Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Legislature.  From the Wild Side: https://substack.com/@davidstalling?utm_source=global-search "all things wolf and wild" is a Wolves of the Rockies production. 

“The level of mortality is historic and catastrophic. And I’m worried about next winter, because the thing is, compromise and reasonability seems to be gone.” This is a snippet of the article -- Ryan and I sit down and discuss the 8 month long investigation that led him to serious issues within the Montana governance and the killing of America's wolves just outside the borders of Yellowstone National Park -- by rangers that work for them.  ARTICLE: https://theintercept.com/2022/07/20/wolves-yellowstone-ranger-montana-greg-gianforte/

Kevin founded the Southwest Environmental Center in New Mexico in the early 90’s and has been fighting for wildlife and wildlands for decades. Kevin realized that as long as people who viewed animals as soulless resources were making all the decisions on how wildlife should be managed – we as wildlife advocates would be fighting an endless battle. So he and his team at Southwest Environmental Center launched— Wildlife for All  – a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecologically driven, democratic and compassionate.   

Nick worked as an anthropologist, journalist and Conservation Director for Montana Wildlife Federation. Nick is an avid outdoorsman that views himself as a true conservationist that believes in balanced ecosystems. Nick and I had a great conversation about ethical hunting, wolves, grizzlies and other predators and the need for them on the landscape. We also spoke about the attack on our public lands or better yet, as Nick pointed out, our public resources. This was an insightful and meaningful conversation.

As a former Force Recon Marine, Dave he is without a doubt a badass – but this badass has a deeper understanding of life and what it means to be a part of the natural world. Dave understood at a young age that he was different from most hunters, he understood then and even more so now the need for grizzly bears and wolves - the need for complete and balanced ecosystems. It wasn’t about the kill but about walking with nature. A self-described "Leopoldian" hunter a term he proudly took from friend and father figure Jim Posewitz the author of Beyond Fair Chase The Ethic and Tradition of Hunting. Dave was a conservation writer for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations – Bugle Magazine for 10 years, as the organization changed from a conservationist organization to a more NRA/Safari Club hunting organization – he stayed true to who he is and left. Dave’s love and respect for Grizzly Bears is deep, personal and worthy of great respect and admiration. 

With the management of wildlife being dictated by special interest groups in the legislation and states wildlife agencies, I have to question: what has happened to ethical hunting and ethical management of our public lands? When did we go from the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Management ideals to stomping wolf puppies to death at den sights?

This is part 2 of my conversation with Bradley Orsted. Brad is an award winning photographer, podcaster and truth-teller. His journey from tragically losing his daughter through that darkness and how the story of 2 orphaned bear cubs helped him move forward to tell their story and his. 

This is one of the most honest, vulnerable and important conversations I have ever had. Brad's story of tragedy, self medication, depression and the amazing journey through it, is as compelling as it is adventurous. It is those moments that can help bring us through some of our darkest times.

Leo Leckie is the co-founder of the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree on Ancestry.com. Leo has given everyone the opportunity to follow the bloodlines as well as the stories behind the wolves of Yellowstone National Park from the reintroduction in 1995 to today. Leo is a writer, an author and an storyteller.

A good long and informative chat with Michigan Sierra Club Southwest Michigan group chair Kristi Lloyd. We are talking about everything from water issues in Michigan to past, present and future issues with wolves in the western states and so much more.

You would think America's 1st National Park would be a safe haven for wolves - well not exactly. Listen up as Marc and Kim chat about the loophole Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks won't close - that is killing more wolves than the quota allows. 

Proposition 114 Colorado Gray Wolf Reintroduction and Management is on the ballot for Coloradoan's to vote on November 3rd and Cassie Camara is here to talk about the research she and others have been doing at Colorado State University (CSU) on the subject of reintroduction. Check in for this short but informative discussion -- you will be amazed at what is the biggest concern for the Colorado voter -- I know I was!  We also have an announcement of a much needed event that will take place this coming week - YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!

In this segment, the third in a six-part series, we will explain how wildlife management in Montana and the other nearby states works.    We will explain the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks department's structure, how it works, and what to expect when you get involved.      Its time to take back our wildlife and the wildlife agency that does not represent the non-consumptive community.    Stop killing our wolves and Yellowstone wolves!

Living in the time of COVID-19 - and knowing where it came from - it's time to take a look at the dangers of these trades and practices. They are unnecessary, unethical, inhumane and incredibly unnecessary. 

Carter Niemeyer was a key player in capturing wolves in Canada for the federal wolf reintroduction in the mid 90's that were released in Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. Carter worked for Wildlife Services as a federal trapper,wolf specialist and then retired as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator in Idaho after 26 years of service. Carter has written two books Wolfer a Memoir and Wolf Land (Bottleflypress.com). Carter continues  to educate ranchers and others on coexisting with wolves and other predators.

The 2nd half of my interview with Paula Ficara and Steve Wastell of Apex Protection Project -- a crazy ride talking about infiltrating the trapping culture in Montana. We also talk about what it was like to pull off one of the biggest wolf-dog rescues ever and what it takes to work with wolf-dogs. 

Volume 1 of 2 with Apex Protection Project. Steve Wastell and Paula Ficara and their 8 wolf-dogs educate kids and adults on the importance of wolves with an amazing hands-on approach -- you get to run with the pack!! They are amazing people with a deep love of their pack and a great understanding of the need for apex predators in the wild. Volume 1 we talk about advocacy and education and how these two make it happen!

An amazing hour with Betsy Klein with Plan B Foundation talking about wolves, rescues and advocacy. What an educational and enlightening experience you won't want to miss.