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MeatEater Conservation

MeatEater Conservation

MeatEater 496 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

MeatEater Conservation is a weekly podcast hosted by Ryan “Cal” Callaghan that covers outdoor news and interviews focused on conservation issues. It is designed for listeners who follow hunting, fishing, and wildlife policy closely, as well as those who just want to stay informed. The show also features Future Wild, a companion series hosted by Mark Kenyon that presents one-on-one conversations with subject-matter experts on conservation topics. Both programs are part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Episodes

Ep. 495: Future Wild - The Future of the American West’s Great Hoofed Beasts with Kevin Monteith
Ep. 495: Future Wild - The Future of the American West’s Great Hoofed Beasts with Kevin Monteith Sep 16, 2026 5592 This week on the show I'm joined by Kevin Monteith - wildlife researcher and professor at the University of Wyoming - to discuss the current status and key factors impacting the future of some of the American West's most iconic animals - mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, and bighorn sheep. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandor
Ep. 494: Data Centers, Duck Numbers, and Helicopter Hunting Headaches
Ep. 494: Data Centers, Duck Numbers, and Helicopter Hunting Headaches Sep 14, 2026 1335 This week Cal covers giant crocs, ancient finds that might be too good to be true, and more time to take action on the Roadless Rule.  Calls to Action: Keep telling the Forest Service to keep our roadless areas wild, productive, and accessible for generations to come and support the No Action Alternative. Take action here: https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/ Pre
Ep. 493: A Yosemite Land Swap, Feral Cats Trash Houses, and the Sage Grouse Decline
Ep. 493: A Yosemite Land Swap, Feral Cats Trash Houses, and the Sage Grouse Decline Sep 7, 2026 2109 This week, Cal delves into a truly shocking public land swap involving an iconic national park, more reasons not to like feral felines, and recent Wyoming sage grouse lek data. Presented by First Lite Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube,
Ep. 492: Future Wild - A Public Lands Report Card with Tracy Stone-Manning
Ep. 492: Future Wild - A Public Lands Report Card with Tracy Stone-Manning Sep 2, 2026 4183 This week on the show I'm joined by President of The Wilderness Society and former Director of the Bureau of Land Management Tracy Stone-Manning for a performance review of the most attention-grabbing public land issues of the last 12 months and a look into the future for our shared landscapes. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHea
Ep. 491: Travel Management, YouTube Poachers, and a Python Pyromaniac
Ep. 491: Travel Management, YouTube Poachers, and a Python Pyromaniac Aug 31, 2026 1534 This week Cal covers more road rule rage, and international crisis sparked by duck hunting, and an expensive trip for some unprepared hikers. Call to Action: Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forestshttps://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549 Presented by First Lite Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn mor
Ep. 490: Turtle Poaching, Disaster in Big Bend, and What's Next for the Boundary Waters
Ep. 490: Turtle Poaching, Disaster in Big Bend, and What's Next for the Boundary Waters Aug 24, 2026 1794 This week, Cal focuses on a slew of recent policy news, from border wall construction in Big Bend to the latest on Bears Ears, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and more. This week’s Calls to Action: Write to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop the border wall through Big Bend National Park once and for all: https://gov.texas.gov/contact  https://
Ep. 489: Future Wild - Building a Life Close to Water and Wildness with Riverhorse Nakadate
Ep. 489: Future Wild - Building a Life Close to Water and Wildness with Riverhorse Nakadate Aug 19, 2026 4494 This week on Future Wild Mark's joined by diehard angler, advocate, and author Riverhorse Nakadate to discuss how he's built a life that revolves around water and wildness, the challenges and joys of becoming an advocate for wild things, and the lessons he’s learned writing and filmmaking in defense of the Boundary Waters and other similar water-filled and wild paradises. Thanks to our spons
Ep. 488: Fictional Graves, Fracking in Ohio, and Fights over Tungsten
Ep. 488: Fictional Graves, Fracking in Ohio, and Fights over Tungsten Aug 17, 2026 1230 This week, Cal covers drain tile setbacks in the Prairie Potholes, a major food failure increasing bear conflicts in Montana, and how pumas are keeping deer safe from cars. This week’s Calls to Action: The South Carolina DNR is collecting comments on hunting deer with dogs. More information is here (https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2026/Jul/jul21-hunting.php) and you can add your comment to
Ep. 487: Ivy League Game Processing, Backyard Deer Feeding, and a Wolf-Hunter Bounty
Ep. 487: Ivy League Game Processing, Backyard Deer Feeding, and a Wolf-Hunter Bounty Aug 10, 2026 1317 This week, Cal talks about the aftermath of Cornell's bear processing brou-ha-ha, a social media reward for whoever "snitches" on a Wyoming wolf hunter, a controversial new deer feeding law in Michigan, and a whole lot more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,
Ep. 486: Future Wild - Are Caribou Going the Way of the American Buffalo?
Ep. 486: Future Wild - Are Caribou Going the Way of the American Buffalo? Aug 5, 2026 5184 This week on Future Wild, Mark's joined by Jim Dau, a former caribou biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, to discuss his unique life lived close to caribou and the alarmingly widespread decline of these animals across the world. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Mark Kenyon&nbs
Ep. 485: Catfish Cancer, the Elk Wars, and Pre-Historic Bucket Biology
Ep. 485: Catfish Cancer, the Elk Wars, and Pre-Historic Bucket Biology Aug 3, 2026 1573 This week, Cal covers the failure of IP28 in Oregon, another viewpoint on dog hunting, and a ruling on the Open Fields Doctrine in Pennsylvania. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Net
Ep. 484: Hostage Negotiation, Base Jumper Rescue, and Ticks on the Menu
Ep. 484: Hostage Negotiation, Base Jumper Rescue, and Ticks on the Menu Jul 27, 2026 1584 This week Cal covers wildfire smoke, a new duck season in Louisiana, and a mixed bag at the end of Colorado’s fur ban saga. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop

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