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MeatEater Conservation

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Welcome to "MeatEater Conservation," where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, tune into our brand new show "Future Wild" with Mark Kenyon, where he dives in one-on-one with world-class subject-matter experts, exploring topics relevant to conservation. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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MeatEater

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision 11.03.2026

This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 456: Colorado Fur, Oklahoma, and the Wrong Way to Mount a Deer 09.03.2026

This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy. 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 Meat...

Ep. 455: Crime, Affordable Housing, and Alphabet Soup 02.03.2026

This week, Cal tackles a proposal to roll back environmental regulations, a poacher who tried to import an endangered sheep from Pakistan, and whether we can solve the housing crisis by selling federal public land. 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 , Twi...

Ep. 454: Houndations - Off-Season Bird Dog Reality Checks 25.02.2026

This week Tony explains how we often have a false-read on our dogs, and ourselves as trainers, and how we should try to accept reality to improve both during the off-season. Connect with  Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.co...

Ep. 453: Underpants Poacher, Old Bear Attacks, and the District of Columbia 23.02.2026

This week, Cal covers an especially creative abalone poacher, a really, really old bear attack, and an update from our nation's capital. 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 Ne...

Ep. 452: Falling Iguanas, Deer CPR, and Listener Mail 16.02.2026

This week Cal talks about making public lands wherever they are a backyard issue. Iguanas taste mostly like chicken, and Alabama legislation. 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. 451: Houndations - The Right Tools for the Bird Dog Job 11.02.2026

This week, Tony explains how often we view dog training tools in the wrong way, and how this holds our off-season sessions back. Connect with Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 450: Corner Crossing, Lab-Grown Meat, and Family Poaching 09.02.2026

This week Cal talks about good bills, bad bills, and the Rainy River watershed. 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 Cal's Week in Review Merch See omny...

Ep. 449: Space Mirrors, Hunter Harassment, and Wolly Rhinos 02.02.2026

This week, Cal tells you about a green energy plan to launch mirrors into space, a concerning tale of potential hunter harassment, an ancient wolf with a stomach-full of wolly rhino, and so much 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 , Twitter , Youtube...

Ep. 448: Houndations - Don't Let the Clock Run Out on Your Bird Hunting Adventures 28.01.2026

This week, Tony explains what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities and makes the case for why bird dog owners should consider traveling to hunt before it's too late. Connect with  Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudi...

Ep. 447: Safari Lovebirds, Crossbows, and Bad Bills 26.01.2026

This week on the show, Cal covers the tragic tale of a hunting safari gone wrong, new crossbow rules in the Empire State, and a proposal in Oregon to ban hunting. 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 t...

Ep. 446: Public Lands Caucus with Gabe Vazquez and Ryan Zinke 19.01.2026

This week Cal talks Public lands on capital hill with the founders of the non partisan public lands caucus Representatives Gabe Vazquez of New Mexico and Ryan Zinke of Montana. 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 Cli...

Ep. 445: Houndations - How to Truly Understand Your Dog's Sniffer to be a Better Trainer and Owner 14.01.2026

This week, Tony takes a deep dive into the olfactory capabilities of our dogs, and explains how that knowledge not only helps us be better trainers, but also allows us to give our dogs better lives. Connect with Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merc...

Ep. 444: Shipwrecked Cats, Wolves, and the Crime Desk 12.01.2026

This week, Cal covers where cats came from, why the feds might take over the Colorado wolf program, a turtle smuggler heading to federal prison, and much 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 , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The Mea...

Ep. 443: Cal Talks New Year Conservation Landscape with Mark Kenyon 05.01.2026

In this episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to take stock of the conservation landscape in the United States and look forward to the challenges and potential victories we can expect in the coming year. 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 , F...

Ep. 442: Houndations - The Dangers of Impulsive Puppy Shopping 31.12.2025

This week, Tony talks about how time and a little due diligence go a long ways toward finding the perfect pup. Connect with  Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 441: Rabid Kidneys, International Crime, and Water Wars 29.12.2025

In this episode, Cal explains how you can get rabies without ever touching an animal, why international crime doesn't pay, and why a Montana golf course is still trying to hog all the water. 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 You...

Ep. 440: Are They Wolves?, Jersey, and The Mailbag 22.12.2025

This week, Cal covers ancient domesticated wolves from Sweden, a bad bill in the Garden State, and a special edition of The Mailbag. 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 Networ...

Ep. 439: Houndations - The Problem with Pigeon-Holing Our Pups 17.12.2025

This week, Tony talks about how we often think certain dogs and certain dog breeds are more limited in their abilities than they really are, and if we can escape that mindset we can truly foster a better relationship with our four-legged cohorts. Connect with Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Meat...

Ep. 438: Bear Cuisine, America First, and Helicopter Hunting 15.12.2025

This week, Cal tells you about a Japanese chef serving bear meat in France, why National Parks are about to get more expensive for international tourists, and a hunter using a helicopter to access landlocked public land parcels. 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 ,...

Ep. 437: Stats, Snort Report, and Crime 08.12.2025

This week, Cal covers some fascinating new stats from Florida's bear hunt, an update on Snorticus, and the Wyoming Wombat Woman. 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...

Ep. 436: Houndations - How Not to be a Bad Dog Owner 03.12.2025

This week, Tony breaks down some bad dog owner behaviors, and how we should all try to do better with our four-legged counterparts. Connect with  Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 435: Feral Cats, Muzzleloaders, and Legislation 01.12.2025

This week Cal talks about cat-proofing your windshield, extinction-proofing your native birds, and trophy elk decline theory. 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...

Ep. 434: Animal Talkers, Cheaters, and Crime 24.11.2025

This week, Cal covers the worst duck call, a cheating "kayak" angler, gator poachers, Colorado bison, and so much 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 , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube...

Ep. 433: Houndations - How to Address Hunting Skill Attrition in Our Dogs When We Head to the Field 19.11.2025

This week, Tony explains how all dogs slip a little in their skills when they go from training to hunting, but that's not just a reality we have to accept - it's a teachable moment for us as handlers. Connect with Tony , Cal , and MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Me...

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