Western Landowners Alliance and Montana State University Extension

Working Wild U

Science EN ↓ 31 episodes

Working Wild U is a new podcast that takes you out into the field, forest and range with the people and wildlife of the American West to tell you the big stories at the heart of the struggle to sustain resilient and connected landscapes and communities. We bring you immersive stories at the crossroads of culture and science focused on the challenges and successes of sharing and managing farms and ranches with wildlife. If you are passionate about open spaces, wild places and healthy communities that sustain people and wildlife, listen in.

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Western Landowners Alliance and Montana State University Extension

Episodes

Wolves in the West | 05 | Wolves in town 20.12.2022 29:26

Do wolves pose a threat to people? What is "normal" wolf behavior? What happens when wolves set up shop in your neighborhood? Join hosts Alex and Jared as they explore a collection of stories about wolves getting a little too close for comfort, and the difficult choices wildlife managers face when wolves come to town. Complete Show Notes at workingwild.us

Wolves in the West | 04 | Return of the wolf: A landscape of fear 13.12.2022 29:26

In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park after decades of absence. It didn't take long for them to make their way to Julia Childs' ranch, located just north of the park. When wolves were reintroduced in the Northern Rockies, they were entering a complex social and political landscape that continues today. In this episode, Alex and Jared explore the nuances of the wolf reintro...

Wolves in the West | 03 | Whose blood, sweat and tears are in your hamburger? 07.12.2022 30:45

96% of wolves in the Northern Rockies live in the working wild: public and private lands where people and wildlife share the landscape. But who pays the cost of supporting biodiversity on the landscape? To find out, we explore the economics of our food system and take a look at how one ranch family is getting creative in order to share the landscape with wolves and maintain open space. Complete sh...

Wolves in the West | 02 | How did we get here? 06.12.2022 25:52

To understand how we got to where we are today, hosts Alex and Jared go to Albert Sommers' operation and the Green River Drift, a cattle migration in Wyoming that's been taking place for generations. We'll learn about the land management policies that shaped predator eradication, public lands, and the West we know today. Complete show notes at workingwild.us

Wolves in the West | 01 | Defining the Problem 03.12.2022 20:52

In the western United States, wolves represent many things to many people. To some, wolves are a symbol of wildness. To others, wolves represent a very real threat to their livelihoods and well-being. Join us as we explore how people's values impact how they think about wolves. When it comes to wolves, can we find a shared vision for the future? Complete show notes: workingwild.us

Season 1 Trailer - Wolves in the West 01.12.2022 3:31

Working Wild U is a new podcast that takes you out into the field, forest and range with the people and wildlife of the American West to tell you the big stories at the heart of the struggle to sustain resilient and connected landscapes and communities. Season 1 explores wolves in the West - from extermination to recovery, to uncovering what it really means to share the landscape with these icon...