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MeatEater Conservation

MeatEater 496 episodes Nov 11, 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. 507: Future Wild - The Unraveling of Our National Wildlife Refuge System with Christine Peterson
Ep. 507: Future Wild - The Unraveling of Our National Wildlife Refuge System with Christine Peterson Nov 11, 2026 57:57 This week on the show Mark is joined by environmental journalist and avid outdoorswoman Christine Peterson to discuss the rapid decline of our national wildlife refuge system, the most threatened refuges in our nation, and what this means for wildlife, hunters, anglers, and other public land users - as reported in a recent feature for MeatEater and RE:PUBLIC. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation Fi
Ep. 506: Trespassing Outfitters, Record Blue Marlin, and Drone Defense
Ep. 506: Trespassing Outfitters, Record Blue Marlin, and Drone Defense Nov 9, 2026 24:43 This week Cal covers AI hallucinations in the backcountry, very dirty undergarments, gerrymandering for a good cause, and so much more. 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 Clips Subscribe to The M
Ep. 505: A Yellowstone Bribe, Power Lines in the Driftless Area, and the Biology of Halloween
Ep. 505: A Yellowstone Bribe, Power Lines in the Driftless Area, and the Biology of Halloween Nov 2, 2026 24:26 This week, Cal talks about a fishy "donation" to Yellowstone National Park, proposed energy infrastructure developments in a special part of the Midwest, and an evolutionary tactic known as "predator inspection." Call to Action: Vote on Question 6 and Question 9 in Massachusetts: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/massachusetts-ballot-questions Call your Senators to amend the Bipartis
Ep. 504: Future Wild - Traversing the 211 Mile Ambler Road Route On Foot through Wild Alaska
Ep. 504: Future Wild - Traversing the 211 Mile Ambler Road Route On Foot through Wild Alaska Oct 28, 2026 1:05:04 This week on the show I'm joined by Robert Lester and Ben Kaden to discuss their epic expedition to traverse the entirety of the proposed Ambler Road route on foot and the lessons they learned about what this controversial public land development project in the middle of wild Alaska could unleash. Thanks to our sponsor, Conservation First Bank. Follow Future Wild on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, i
Ep. 503: Trapped Moose, Texas Duck Poaching, and Alpha Gal Cannibals
Ep. 503: Trapped Moose, Texas Duck Poaching, and Alpha Gal Cannibals Oct 26, 2026 17:33 This week Cal covers big game tag allocation in New Mexico, Saskatchewan calling it quits on CWD testing, how to sign up for harvesting roadkill, and so much more. Call to Action: Make Sure New Mexico's Wildlife Is Managed as a Public Trust: https://takeaction.io/bha/make-sure-new-mexico-s-wildlife-is-managed-as-a-public-trust/ Presented by First Lite Connect with Cal and MeatEater
Ep. 502: A New Mine in the Arctic, Shooting Does in Vermont, and the Oldest Animal Alive
Ep. 502: A New Mine in the Arctic, Shooting Does in Vermont, and the Oldest Animal Alive Oct 19, 2026 24:10 This week, Cal shares the latest on a proposed mine in the Brooks Range, Vermont's first firearm doe hunt in nearly 40 years, and research into the longevity of a 194-year-old tortoise. Calls to Action: If you have tips on grizzly poaching in Alberta, visit the Report-A-Poacher website at alberta.ca/report-poacher Speak up and Comment on the Arctic Project through BHA’s Action Alert here: ht
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 1:01:17 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 26:06 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.&
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 19:29 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 1:05:01 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 29:24 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 26:31 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

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