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MeatEater Conservation

MeatEater Conservation

MeatEater 496 Episodes Oct 14, 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. 501: Future Wild - Lessons from the Fall and Rise of the Beasts of the East with Andrew Moore
Ep. 501: Future Wild - Lessons from the Fall and Rise of the Beasts of the East with Andrew Moore Oct 14, 2026 3677 This week on the show I'm joined by Andrew Moore, author of the new book Beasts of the East, to discuss the fall and rise of some of the eastern United States' most charismatic wildlife and the lessons we can take into the future. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Ep. 500: Emu Escapes, Pricy Shotguns, and California Bobcats
Ep. 500: Emu Escapes, Pricy Shotguns, and California Bobcats Oct 12, 2026 1566 This week Cal covers how to handle firewood safely, the winners of the annual Federal Duck Stamp Contest, how to help guarantee the right to hunt in Colorado, and so much more. Calls to Action: Submit a comment on the California bobcat management plan. Write to wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov with “California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan” in the subject line through November 1.&
Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Three
Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Three Oct 8, 2026 114 This season on Blood Trails, host Jordan Sillars follows eight brand-new cases: hunting trips gone horribly wrong, decades-old disappearances, suspicious deaths, and crimes hidden deep in the woods. Some cases are ice cold. Others have been solved—at least, according to the law. But every case in Season 3 is still haunted by unanswered questions. Through firsthand interviews, archival audio,
Ep. 499: Bear Deterring Zombies, the Grand Teton Ball Game, and a Wildlife Area Reborn
Ep. 499: Bear Deterring Zombies, the Grand Teton Ball Game, and a Wildlife Area Reborn Oct 5, 2026 1169 This week, Cal talks about an unusual use of Halloween decorations, an unprecedented professional sports game proposal, the re-establishment of a classic wildlife area in Georgia, and a whole lot more. Call to Action: Do you have a fishing operation in the Chesapeake Bay? Apply for a USDA grant for seafood processors that focus on invasive, wild-caught catfish. https://simpler.grants.gov/oppo
Ep. 498: Future Wild - Are Hunters and Anglers Meeting the Moment? With Hal Herring
Ep. 498: Future Wild - Are Hunters and Anglers Meeting the Moment? With Hal Herring Sep 30, 2026 3901 This week on the show I'm joined by Hal Herring, longtime outdoor writer and environmental journalist, to discuss whether or not hunters and anglers are living up to their conservation legacy during this interesting moment in history. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Mark Kenyon and M
Ep. 497: Hybrid Sheep, Salmon Lice, and Overlanding
Ep. 497: Hybrid Sheep, Salmon Lice, and Overlanding Sep 28, 2026 1764 This week Cal brings you the latest on a new border dispute with Canada, a precise valuation of “Natural Wealth,” and a 66-million-year-old feather. 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, and Youtube Clip
Ep. 496: Wile E. Coyote, Predator Statues, and a River Runs Through It
Ep. 496: Wile E. Coyote, Predator Statues, and a River Runs Through It Sep 21, 2026 1591 This week, Cal talks about a modern twist on a classic cartoon, what happens when we immortalize charismatic megafauna, and a new public lands proposal in Montana. Calls to Action: Speak Up for Responsible Travel Management in Our National Forests: https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/#/549Tell the Forest Service to keep our roadless are
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

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