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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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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 283: Landowner Tags and EPLUS Access with Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation 13.06.2024

For this week's interview, Cal talks with Jesse Deubel about elk tag distribution and the EPLUS system in New Mexico, why draw odds are slim for non-residents and residents alike, "Take Back Your Elk," and the new game commissioner.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudi...

Ep. 282: Bass Drama, CWD Barrier, and Wildlife Attacks 10.06.2024

This week Cal talks about the $100,000 bass, new CWD studies, TPW and the RK Trophy Ranch, black bear confirmed in California death, plus so much more.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 281: Wolf Poisoning and Predator Management with Ellie Lane Gage of the Western Land Owner Alliance 06.06.2024

For this week's interview, Cal and Jordan Sillars talk predator mitigation with Ellie Lane Gage of the Western Landowner Alliance. They cover the struggles of producers, why poison is bad, how beef prices don't reflect beef work, and so much more.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merc...

Ep. 280: Legislation, Oregon Wolves, and "Wild" Horses 03.06.2024

This week, Cal talks wild horse contraception, whale diving, wolf poisoning, and why ChatGPT uses a lot of water.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 279: Rough Fish and Effective Advocacy with Tyler Winter of Native Fish for Tomorrow 30.05.2024

For this week's interview, Cal and Jordan Sillars sit down with Tyler Winter of Native Fish for Tomorrow to learn why we should protect all native fish species and how to be an effective advocate in the conservation space. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/liste...

Ep. 278: Goose Gas, Long Distance Hunting, and Land Swaps 27.05.2024

This week Cal talks about lethal goose removal in New Jersey, regulation changes, legislation, and going the distance. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 277: Special Drop with Trout Unlimited 23.05.2024

This week, Cal and Jordan Sillars talk with Trout Unlimited about public lands and national monuments. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 276: Black Bears, CWD, Legislation, and Poachers 20.05.2024

This week, Cal talks about the death of a bear, a man, and a Honda Civic. He also covers calling in mountain lions while turkey hunting, state and federal legislation, poachers and so much more.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Ep. 275: Special Drop with Dave Willms of the National Wildlife Federation 16.05.2024

For this week's special drop, we dig into BLM rule changes, conservation leases, Ambler Road, the National Petroleum Reserve and what all these rule changes mean for hunters.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 274: Kicking a Bison, Killing a Grizz, and Crime, Crime, Crime 13.05.2024

This week on the show, Cal covers bison-kicking tourists, grizzly-killing shed hunters, the crime desk, pheasants, and so much more. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 273: Special Drop with Kip Adams of the National Deer Association 09.05.2024

For this week's special drop, we dig into an Oklahoma bill (HB 3462) that aims to release pen-raised deer into the wild. Joining us is Kip Adams, the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association. We'll get into CWD testing, what "CWD resistance" actually means, and if this extremely controversial theory could work.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter Meat...

Ep. 272: Shootin' Bird Dogs, Washington State Game Commission At It Again, and NJ Deer Hunt 06.05.2024

This week, Cal talks about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's decision to kill a bird dog, a live tour update, and cicada pee and the Law of Urination. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 271: Steven Rinella Special - Conservation Org Boards 02.05.2024

This week, Cal gets to know Steve's role on the TRCP board: how do boards function, why TRCP, and should you consider a volunteer board position? Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 270: Wildlife Crime, Flying Squirrel Poachers, and No Ambler Road 29.04.2024

This week, Cal talks about new BLM rules, a flying squirrel poaching gang, the mailbag, and so much more. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 269: Conservation Special - Pheasants Forever and Hunter Van Donsel 25.04.2024

Get to know your conservation groups with Hunter Van Donsel, Montana/Wyoming Regional director for Pheasants Forever . On this episode, you'll learn about pheasants, why habitat matters, and what this conservation organization can do for you. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See...

Ep. 268: Tennessee Bans Booze on WMA's, CWD Updates, and Legislation 22.04.2024

This week, Cal talks about legislation, regulations, CWD, and the hot topic of Nevada moose. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 267: Conservation Special - Patrick Berry, CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 18.04.2024

On this week's special drop, Cal and Jordan talk to Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' new CEO, Patrick Berry. They cover bird dogs, changes for the worst on game commissions, and un-scientific management.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Ep. 266: Habitat, Crime, and Court Cases 15.04.2024

This week Cal talks about wolves in Michigan, snowmobiling in Wyoming and court cases and wildlife crime. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 265: Conservation Special - What's a Soil and Water Conservation District? 11.04.2024

On this week's get to know conservation segment, Cal and Jordan talk Soil and Water Conservation Districts with Cameron Gustafson and Alyssa Bloss with Carlton SWCD, Minnesota. Topics covered what is a SWCD, what does it do, and what can your local SWCD do for you. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's We...

Ep. 264: Legislation, Vetoes, and Real Estate 08.04.2024

This week, Cal talks about a crazy bill in Oklahoma, vetoes in Wisconsin, a big win in Kentucky, and how not to list real estate. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 263: Michigan Special - MUCC Demands Science-Based Coyote Management 04.04.2024

On this week's bonus drop, Cal and Jordan Sillars talk with Michigan United Conservation Clubs regarding a change to coyote management. Why fight the change? The answer may surprise you. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 262: Griz, Grouse, and Total Eclipse 01.04.2024

This week, Cal talks animal behavior in the total eclipse, auction house , corner crossing, grizzly reintroduction and the crime desk. Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 261: Conservation Special - Public Land Water Access Association (PLWA) and the Crazy Mountain Land Swap 28.03.2024

This week Cal talks with PLWA about who they are, what they do, and how to get involved. They also talk about what's happening with the Crazy Mountain land swap and the Yellowstone Club.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 260: Colorado Commissioners, Frankensheep, and Bad Bills 25.03.2024

This week, Cal talks about indoor alligators, MeatEater's corner crossing Auction House of Oddities, expanding waterfowl opportunities in Montana, bad bills in Colorado, good legislative work in Iowa, and so much more.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and  Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ep. 259: Conservation Special - Land Trusts 101 21.03.2024

On this week's bonus drop, Cal digs in on land trusts with Marus Strange of the Montana Association of Land Trusts , Chet Work of Gallatin Valley Land Trust , and Kendall Van Dyk of the Montana Land Reliance . If you've ever wondered what land trusts are and how they're used for conservation, this is the episode for you.  Connect with Cal and  MeatEater Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on I...

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