This week, we’re discussing how wildlife and habitat are often used as currency to pay for our high standards of living and lower energy costs. We also discuss how issues are very often only evaluated economically and not biologically.In Montana, a judge just ruled in favor of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks in a case in which a private landowner group sued the state for failing to kill enough elk.In Massachusetts, an Act Modernizing Firearm Laws was recently signed into […]
This week, we’re discussing Wyoming’s recent ban on conservation groups bidding on oil and gas leases on state land and how, by doing so, they might actually be hurting the school system that they’re obligated to fund.A recently published study shows how human recreation and noise can negatively impact wildlife by displacing them and keeping them out of the area for extended periods.In Wyoming, billionaire Joe Ricketts has halted construction on a massive resort near a small town along a […]
This week, for our deeper dive, we’re talking about a new research project on Chronic Wasting Disease in Wyoming and how the best available science to slow the spread of the disease is likely not what hunters want to hear.In Wyoming, a ranch and family are attempting to close down a road that accesses a significant amount of public land. The road is also a primary access point for other landowners and the county.Andrew McKean with Outdoor Life recently published […]
This week, we’re discussing how you might be a jerk on public lands and not even realize it.A few news stories from this week include the following:A quick update on Colorado’s proposal to do away with non-resident over-the-counter archery elk tags.In Montana, American Prairie just acquired 12,500 more acres of land, bringing its total between deeded and leased property to 475,000 acres.In Wyoming, Joe Ricketts, the founder of TD Ameritrade, has been attempting to build a luxury resort in the […]
This week, we discuss how Colorado might shift away from over-the-counter opportunities for non-resident archery elk hunting.In Texas, the Parks and Wildlife Department killed off an entire herd of high-fence white-tailed deer after a severe Chronic wasting Disease outbreak and years of legal battles.In Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte is again in the spotlight after the New York Times published a story highlighting some new information on his questionable wolf-trapping incident from a few years back.The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently […]
This week, we discussed some potential conflicts of interest within Fish and Wildlife commissions and how certain individuals could directly benefit from their votes as commissioners. In Montana, the statewide mule deer permit was recently raffled off by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, raising a record amount of money for mule deer conservation.Last December, the Duck Stamp Modernization Act was signed into law. This act will allow federal duck stamps to be purchased online, and an E-Stamp will be valid throughout […]
This week, we are talking about Wild Horses in the West. They’ve been overpopulated on public lands for years… but have finally seen the biggest single-year population reduction since 1985.Randy failed to mention last week that he received the Wallace Pate award at the RMEF celebration. This is the highest conservation honor that RMEF gives out! Link to video on the award: https://youtu.be/0MJ8wd0Z1o0?si=yzhEIYAuB_pEB9BsWe have a quick update on the Corner crossing case in Wyoming. Oral arguments for the legal case […]
Randy Newberg TAKEOVER! Marcus and Michael are busy catching Walleye and Smallmouth so Randy stepped in to deliver this week’s news.On this week’s episode, we are celebrating Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. In the last 40 years, RMEF has amassed 12,000 members, conserved 8.9 million acres as well as improved or secured access for 1.5 million acres. The mission continues! To signup for RMEF visit this link – https://www.rmef.org/join/40th Anniversary ArticlesCelebrating 40 Years of Volunteers40th AnniversaryAlso on this week’s episode, Randy digs into […]
This week, we are talking about the overall decline of wildlife, shifting baselines, and the biggest factors that affect long-term population levels.Randy Newberg, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Congressman Bruce Westerman received Theodore Roosevelt’s Conservation Awards for 2024!We have a quick recap from last week’s episode. Michael, Jace, Kara, and I went to shoot in the NRL hunter competition in Idaho, where we learned a lot about precision shooting.In Pennsylvania, two bills have been introduced that could remove the longstanding prohibition […]