Conservation Unfiltered

In today's episode, Jason will be talking with Kayla Fratt, the communications and outreach coordinator with Working Dogs for Conservation. Kayla is a trained biologist and experienced dog handler. After receiving her degree from Colorado College, she discovered she could link her love of biology with conservation detection dogs. Listen in for details on what working dogs for conservation does, ho...

On today's episode, Jason shares a little political talk, but without the politics. He is talking about the wildlife found in the Sky Island. Sky Island is located in Southeastern Arizona and Northwestern Mexico. The US-Mexico border crosses right through this beautiful country. Our tour guide is the Program Director for the Sky Island Alliance, Emily Burns. Emily has a 15 year resume of helping w...

In today's episode, Jason talks with Eric Lance. Eric is a professionally certified wildlife biologist and natural resource professional. He owns and operates a private consulting company that focuses on helping private landowners manage their properties. Eric is also a professor at Kent State University in the Dept. of Biological Sciences. To learn more about his business and reach out for consul...

In today's episode, Jason talks with Mike Chamberlain. Mike is a professor of wildlife ecology and management at the University of Georgia. He conducts applied research on various species, but specialize in work on wild turkeys. Topics discussed include trapping and GPS tracking, habitat management for turkey, nesting trends, and how turkey respond to hunting pressure. Interested in learning more...

In today's episode, Jason talks with returning guest: Brian Keyser. Brian is a State Wildlife Investigator for the Ohio Division of Wildlife and was previously on episode 9. Brian tells us about a recent poaching case he wrapped up, how to effectively catch a wild swarm of honey bees, and how to start and maintain your own hive.

In today’s episode, Jason talks with Lindsay Persico, a modern day badass. Lindsay is a lifelong hunter and mountaineer in Idaho, who also spent time as an early mother in a one room cabin without running water or electricity. Recently, Lindsay was a participant on the Alone: The Beast TV show on the History channel. Jason and Lindsay talk about her experience on the show and how it changed her.

On today's episode, Jason talks with Talan about what they have been up to lately. Listen in as they discuss house moving, cabin fever, maple syrup, venison roasts, PGC biologists, habitat improvements, and spring turkey season!

In today's episode, Jason talks with Linda Ordiway of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Linda in the Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and Appalachian Regional Biologist for the RGS. Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is North America’s foremost conservation organization dedicated to preserving our sporting traditions by creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other wil...

In today's episode, Jason talks with Kyle Campbell. Kyle is an outdoor photographer and videographer for Wired Outdoors. Jason and Kyle discuss some times for filming hunts, gear you may need, and what differences he noticed most when he moved from Missouri to Pennsylvania. Wired Outdoors a Pennsylvania based, outdoor media company that includes Tooth and Claw TV and Living to Fish TV as affiliate...

In today's episode, Jason and Jeff discuss their day at the Great American Outdoor Show. The GAOS is held in Harrisburg, PA every year in February. It is billed as the largest consumer outdoor show, the sprawling 24 indoor acres of the PA Farm Show Complex. Before attending the show, both Jason and Jeff volunteered at the QDMA booth. Listen in as they discuss the show, what keeps drawing them back...

In today's episode, Jason talks with Matt Ross of the QDMA. Matt is the Assistant Director of Conservation at QDMA. Matt brings us news on some price changes for the Deer Steward program, what you’ll learn taking the in-person Deer Steward 2 course, and where you can find an in-person module in 2020. If you want to take your deer and habitat knowledge to top shelf level, you’ll want to register fo...

On today’s episode, Jason talks with Neil Hoefs. Neil is a bird dog owner, dedicated upland bird hunter, and long time Pheasants Forever member. Listen in they discuss training a new bird dog, why pheasants are such a cool bird to hunt, and the awesomeness that is Pheasants Forever.

On today's episode, Jason and Talan detail what you should expect from Conserve The Wild during this year. They introduce an increase to content across the board, some new initiatives, and big steps being taken in pursuit of conservation. To reach out to us to volunteer or learn more about the new initiatives, check out our website!

In today's episode, Jason talks with Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever. Jared Wiklund is the Public Relations Manager for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever headquartered in St. Paul, MN. Jared’s primary responsibilities include writing press releases, articles for the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever websites/journals, fostering relationships with outdoor media outlets and journalists, and bei...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! In today’s episode, Jason recounts his disappointing trip to North Dakota for a DIY pheasant hunt. Listen in to see how the trip went and what’s in store for for 2020!

On today's episode of the Conservation Unfiltered podcast, Jason talks with Kathi Filar of the Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club. Kathi is one of the best dog trainers I know. She has been teaching classes on obedience, agility, and scent work for years and it shows. Today, we will focus on training dogs in scent. Many of the principles discussed can be applied to different types of work...

In today’s episode of the Conservation Unfiltered podcast, Jason talks about learning more about deer. He reviews the Deer Steward 1 course offered by the QDMA. To learn more about the Deer Steward 1 course, click here To join the Quality Deer Management Association, click here

In today's episode, Jason is joined by Hank Forester of the QDMA. Hank is the assistant director of Hunting Heritage for the QDMA and a general wiz as a Hunter Recruitment Specialist.  Hank discusses his brain child, the Field to Fork program. This program uses food as a way to introduce non-hunters to the hunting community. Items also discussed include trends in hunting and the importance of ment...

In today's episode of the Conservation Unfiltered podcast, Jason and Talan have an unwanted BS session. The main topics include the recent viral video of 2 individuals abusing a whitetail deer and the first Saturday opener for the PA Rifle Deer season. Join us as we express our disgust with the teenagers who posted the video and share concerns we have with the opening day move. To read our Stateme...

In today's episode, Jason recounts information about the "Wild About Bears" seminar he attended. This seminar was hosted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Some of the information presented in this episode includes bear biology, bear behavior, bear mating, history of the bear within the state, and how the PAGC is adapting seasons to help manage their population. For more information about availa...

In this episode, Jason and Talan talk about their PA Archery season. Both detail snippets of their seasons and share the successes of their season's final hunts. Jason and Talan also share some of the recipes they plan to use to for the organic, ethically sourced meat. To learn more about the North American Model of Conservation, click here. If you want to connect with Jason about how hunting fits...

In today's episode, Duane Diefenbach and Jeannine Fleegle join us to talk about important research going on in the woods of Pennsylvania. The Deer-Forest Study brings together researchers from Penn State, U.S. Geological Survey, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry. Together, they have been monitoring deer populations and forest changes in Rothrock, Bald Eagle, an...

In today's episode, Marcus Gray joins us for a second time to talk about a personal passion of his: Feist dogs. Marcus is a Feist dog owner and has his own breeding line through Gray's Mountain Feist. We will discuss the history and usefulness of the Feist dog breed, how Marcus uses this breed to hunt squirrels, and his book, The Mountain Feist. To get in touch with Marcus, you can find him on twi...

In today's episode, Chad Hough joins us to talk about the state of Pennsylvania's Native and Wild trout. Chad is an avid fly fisherman and conservationist. He has been a Trout Unlimited Member since 1989 and is the former Chapter President of Arrowhead 214. Among the items discussed are: the difference between Native, Wild, and stocked trout, wild brown trout, how to find a stream with fishable po...

In today's episode, Gabriella Hoffman shares her insight on outdoor writing, politics, and conservation. Gabriella is a Virginia transplant and adult onset hunter. She details her transition from a SoCal girl who loves fishing, to a Mid-Atlantic hunter and some difficulties she found along the way. Gabriella also tells us how she got into freelance writing about the outdoors and conservation, as w...