Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast

If you’ve been curious about fly fishing, but just don’t know how to get started, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and learn how you can get hands-on and in-person instruction with one of Arizona’s premier fly fisherman, Jim Strogen. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/annual-events

Javelina are one of the most interesting, fun, and tasty animals running around Arizona. Listen in while I sit down with DJ Zor as we not only clear up some common misconceptions but also cover a lot of tips and techniques for hunting, processing, and cooking these magnificent animals.   https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network  

Waterfowl hunting in Arizona can be a bit of a mystery to many of our state's hunters. In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, Colin Shepherd, Area Chairman of Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited not only sheds some light on waterfowl hunting in our state but also tells us all about Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited, the good work that they do, and how you can get involved. https://www.faceboo...

Most of us eat meat but few of us obtain it for ourselves. Taking to the field to kill and harvest your own meat can be an overwhelming and emotional endeavor for many. On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Podcast, we sit down with a new hunter who just harvested her first deer to explore the emotions and feelings that accompanied the experience. 

Water is an invaluable resource to all Americans and it’s a resource that demands protections. Listen in and learn all about water protections in Arizona and the United States, learn what’s at stake, and learn about the current threats to this precious resource that we all depend on. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/wild-in-the-city Trout in the Classroom - Contact Jim...

Children harbor a strong natural curiosity about the outdoors and wildlife and they can benefit greatly from time spent in wild spaces. On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, we talk with Tim Hepworth, of Tim and Wren on Instagram, about the wonders of getting children into the outdoors and even navigate some of the questions and difficulties that can arise when doing so.   ht...

Feral horses are a growing problem in Arizona and their management is fraught with issues. Find out just how these animals are detrimental to our native wildlife and some of the challenges associated with getting the situation under control in this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with Bob Vahle and John Koleszar.   https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.azwildlife.org/BOW https...

Squirrel hunting, overlooked by some and dearly loved by others. Whether you're new to squirrel hunting or you're a seasoned pro, you're bound to walk away with some new tips and insight after listening to this discussion with Johnathan O'Dell.   https://www.azwildlife.org/ Fly Fishers Arizona Contact: John Doss - 623-229-8335 http://www.saquailforever.com/ https://paysonrimcountry.com/adult-progr...

Casting a fly to wild rainbow trout while wading in icy waters beneath towering crimson cliffs has brought anglers from around the world to Lee's Ferry. This iconic Grand Canyon fishery is legendary among the fly fishing community and beyond. Unfortunately, warming temperatures and drought are taking their toll and the future of this fishery is uncertain. Listen in while our guest, Jim Strogen, te...

Join me as I sit down with Josh Kirchner, the Dialed in Hunter, as we discuss the essential equipment needed to make you a successful backpack hunter!      Arizona Wildlife Federation https://azwildlife.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/azwildlife/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AZWildlifeFed Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/azwildlifefed/ Dialed in Hunter Blog - http://dialedinhunter.c...

Join me as I sit down with Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society and learn when and where to find delicious edible wild mushrooms in Arizona. Additionally, you will get resources for identification as well as tips for processing, cooking, and storage. Whether your new to mushroom foraging or an old hand, your bound to learn something from this timely episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federati...

Listen in and discover all that Arizona's state parks have to offer! In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I sit down with Neil Large and Elisabeth Haugan of Arizona State Parks as they tell us all about these amazing places and all the opportunity they provide us. Whether you’re a state park veteran or, like me, you've let these beautiful parks fly under your radar, you’re s...

Please join me as I sit down with Charles Whitwam and John Stallone as we talk about this dynamic new group and the important work they are doing for the conservation of wildlife and hunting.   https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/ https://www.azantelope.org/ https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona https://www.votsqf.com/

With catastrophic wildfires threating our communities and forests earlier every year, managing our forests for resiliency in a changing climate is more important that ever. Join me as I sit down with Congressman Tom O’Halleran and Nature Conservancy Forest Ecologist Travis Woolley as we discuss this important and timely topic.   https://ohalleran.house.gov/ https://www.nature.org/en-us/ https://ad...

Hal Herring is not only an authority on America's public lands, he is also a personality that inspires and moves a great many Americans to value and defend them. Join me as I sit down with Hal and talk about the history, value, and threats to America's most valuable resource,  https://www.halherring.com/   https://www.backcountryhunters.org/bha_podcast  https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ https://...

Join me along with two world class field herpers, Mike Pingleton and Bryan Hughes, as we talk about the exciting hobby searching for reptiles and amphibians in wilds of Arizona.

Listen in while retired Arizona Game and Fish Department Biologist Randy Babb and I discuss the past, present, and future of one of the most fascinating and mysterious large carnivores that roam the mountains Arizona. Panthera onca, the jaguar, has a rich and complex history in the desert southwest. You don’t want to miss this conversation.     Show Notes: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizon...

Oh wow! If you don't already know about the Arizona Wildlife Federation's BOW program you need to! This award winning, fun, and educational program is available to all women everywhere. No matter your experience level, age, or ethnicity, all are welcome to come, learn new skills, make new friends, and bust through personal barriers.  BOW Program https://azwildlife.org/bow/ AZGFD Commission Meeting...

Join me as I sit down with Zach Beard and Sam Simmons of the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we dig into one of my favorite topics, Arizona trout fishing. You'll learn all about Arizona's amazing trout fisheries, species, methods of take, and even a few places to wet your line.   https://www.azgfd.com/fishing/troutchallenge/

For nearly four decades, the Sportsmen’s Alliance has fought to protect and advance our outdoor heritage of hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting in all 50 state legislatures, in the courts, in Congress and at the ballot box.  Listen in while I sit down with Brian Lynn and Courtney Nicolson of the Sportsman’s Alliance while we discuss threats to hunting, angling, and wildlife and how to best add...

Born around an Arizona campfire, the Arizona Antelope Foundation has been working to increase pronghorn populations in Arizona through habitat improvements, habitat acquisition, the translocation of animals to historic range, and public comment on activities affecting pronghorn and their habitat since 1992. Listen in while I chat with just a few of the passionate and hard working conservationist t...

If you're like me, and didn't draw an elk tag, don't despair. There's still plenty of opportunity waiting for you out there and you can still have a full and exciting hunting season ahead. Listen in while Larisa Harding of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and I discuss the ample small game opportunities waiting for you here in Arizona!  

Hunting season is wrapping up and hopefully your freezer is full! Listen in with Hank Shaw and I and get some tips on the best way to treat and prepare that hard earned meat.   https://honest-food.net/ https://honest-food.net/hunt-gather-talk-podcast/ https://tothebone.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/huntgathercook/  

Catch up on current conservation events and opportunities from Arizona's great conservation organizations then listen in on a conversation between Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Michael Dax of the Wildlands Network, and I where we dig into the sometimes uncomfortable and complex waters of sportsman working together and communicating with other outdoor user groups to conserve o...

The Arizona Elk Society is a conservation powerhouse working to benefit elk and other wildlife by generating resources for habitat conservation and restoration, and to preserve our hunting heritage for present and future generations. Listen in as I sit down with Arizona Elk Society Executive Director Steve Clark and learn how this organisation is making a real difference for Arizona's habitat and...