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Dave and Nephi continue their road trip across MT and WY. They discuss wildlife wins in Congress's bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, such as: money for wildlife crossings, reclaiming orphaned oil and gas wells, fire mitigation, and more. They also discuss Recovering America's Wildlife Act, what it could mean for hunters, and how to voice your support. Then stay tuned for Part III of the road trip wh...

Dave and Nephi road trip across Montana and Wyoming.  They discuss barriers for recruiting new hunters, such as: sharing your spot, finding a place to hunt, cost of equipment, access to shooting ranges, hunter diversity, judging others' reasons for hunting, complex hunting and fishing regulations, and more. They also preview parts 2 & 3 of this road trip series: good things for wildlife coming...

Dave and Nephi dive into a discussion about western water. Learn about the origins of prior appropriation, interstate compacts, equitable apportionment, instream flow, return flow, beneficial use, and other wonky water words. Water is the lifeblood of the west, feeds the country, and the fight over its use is escalating. The guys explain why. This isn't a dry topic, so take a listen. 

After a long hiatus consumed with work and the backcountry, Dave and Nephi are back! In this episode they discuss a recent action taken by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in response to a petition to relist gray wolves in the West. They also discuss Wyoming's announcement to petition the FWS to delist grizzly bears. Sound familiar? It should. The tug-a-war over wolves and grizzly bears is d...

Dave and Nephi break down the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to serve at the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and David Chipman to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. They also discuss a controversial ballot initiative in Oregon, a shooting sports competition in Colorado, and Dave's displeasure over not getting to cull mountain goats in Gr...

This week your hosts break down ANWR, the Transfer of Federal Public Lands, Climate Change, Santa Clause, McKenzie River Delta Gas Pipeline, Public Lands in Public Hands, and the Trans Alaska Pipeline.

This week the guys talk about Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) and Prairie Chickens. Other topics discussed; Mike's big moves, How to become a primary or secondary source for Meateater, Endangered Species Act (again), The difference between Big Chickens and Little Chickens, Wildlife Funding and Grants, and a whole lot more.  

This week Dave and Nephi sit down to talk about mule deer migration with Patrick Rodgers, a University of Wyoming grad research associate at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. They discuss the science of migration; riding the green wave; impacts of development; and whether hunting triggers migration. They also discuss Pat's recent film, "92 Miles: A Migration Story" where he...

Bianca "Mo" McGrath-Martinez This week Dave and Nephi sit down to talk with Bianca "Mo" McGrath-Martinez of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) to address the importance of diversity in the R3 discussion. Topics include barriers to becoming a hunter, how Bianca got into hunting, buying her first firearm, mentors, her mountain, and so much more. Hispanics Enjoying Camping,...

This week join Nephi, Landon Michaels of Gunwerx and the Long Range Pursuit Podcast along with Garrett Long, Director of Marketing at Meateater in the truck at a National Rifle League Hunter Event.  The question at hand- How do you become a better hunter in the off-season? This podcast produced by Ben Paige

Dave and Nephi join Randy Newberg's Hunt Talk Radio- They discuss how the policy game works, an insider's perspective, what not to do, what to do, Dave's top 10 rules for effective advocacy, R3, lost access, conservation matters, managing hunters and hunting, elk hunting stories, and other great tangents from three passionate hunters who are concerned about wild places and wild things.

This week the Dave, Mike and Nephi tackle the Alaskan Subsistence Hunting and Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request 21-01. A request to the interior department request being considered to close all federal lands within select game units in Alaska in regards to non-subsistence hunting of Moose and Caribou during the non-resident season. 

Get your conservation updates and stay informed on a weekly basis by subscribing to the Your Mountain Podcast.  This week, we have Sage Grouse populations and Habitat, The State of Sage Brush, A wolf found in an unlikely place, Habitat Stamps and Elk!

By Popular Demand- Today, the hosts talk about their respective paths into and through the outdoors industry with some career advice and wisdom peppered throughout. Whether you're looking at college course options, a mid-life career transition, or just want to know more about Dave, Nephi, and Mike's career path this episode is for you. 

This week Mike and Dave sit down and talk with producer Ben about his day job helping state agencies sell hunting licenses. Then they weigh in on the timely topic and arguments FOR and AGAINST R3 while disucssing the merits of the most recent arguments published.

Important things you Oughta Know! 1) Sunday hunting bill in Maine and push for a new Bill in PA 2) NM Public Lands Trapping ban update 3) SCOTUS Cert Denial and Opinion on Monument Designations 4) State initiated litigation in WY and LA - Oil & Gas 5) Public Service Announcement—Don't Feed Wildlife This episode produced by Ben Paige

Mike & Dave are joined by Jessi Johnson from the Wyoming Wildlife Federation.  Topics Discussed: Join in on the Conservation Conversation   The false need for a Recording Studio, 5 Things Episodes and their Shelf Life, How Pastries make the Legislative World Go Around, Smuggling Zebra Mussels in Pet Store Moss Balls, One Careless Flush Away, Wolves and the Endangered Species Act, Blowing past...

This week Mike gives you an update on - 1)Senator Haaland's road to the Interior   2)5 Bills that are sitting before the House Committee on Natural Resources   3)March Hunting/Draw Application Deadlines    4)A Take on How the Pandemic created More Hunters   5)Wisconsin Wolves - A breakdown   Don't miss out and head on over to our facebook listener group!   This Podcast is Produced by Ben Paige

This week your host Mike McGrady, David Willms, and Nephi Cole break down the current Ammo Shortages, the Value of Non-Resident Hunters and discuss the history of the Public Trust Doctrine.  Want to join in on the conversation? Head on over to our Podcast Listener Group. Other Topics Discussed: Long Beards, Short Beards, Patchy Beards, the ammo supply chain, various influences on the ammo supply c...

Brian Brooks, Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation, joins the guys to discuss Rep. Mike Simpson's plan to save salmon in the Pacific Northwest from extinction. They discuss: the history of salmon; the causes of salmon decline; the importance of the rivers for power and commerce; details of Rep. Simpson's plan to breach four dams along the lower Snake river; next steps; Brian's mount...

This week Dave and Nephi sit down with Ike Eastman of Eastmans' Publishing along with special guest co-host and American Hero,  Kyle Lamb. In this episode, they discuss Hunting Outfitters as they hang in the balance and what the future may hold based on current events and policy.  Join in on the Discussion   Guest Bios: Ike Eastman - President of Eastmans' Publishing and oversees the daily operati...

Teasing Next Weeks Episode and discussing the 5 things you ought to know!   CONTEST: New Episode Series. New Name. Join the Podcast Listener Group to weigh in on the decision.   Representative Cyrus Western's Baby got a name… Wyoming House Bill 122-Hunting and Fishing Access- reliable funding   Montana SB 143- Updates Significant Bill Change when it comes to big game tag allocation and draws.   Ka...

This week your hosts Nephi Cole, Mike McGrady, and Dave Willms sit down and talk with Wyoming Representative Cyrus Western to discuss a new piece of legislature aimed at providing reliable funding for hunting and fishing access in Wyoming.      Want to continue the conversation? Join the brand new "Your Mountain Podcast Listener Group" today!     Bills Discussed WY HB 0122- Hunting and Fishing Acc...

This week, Dave Willms, Mike McGrady and Nephi Cole give you a look into some of the legislation that all hunters & anglers should be following in the early days of 2021.  Bills Discussed in this Episode Allowing Firearms on Campus Wyoming Bill Senate File 0067-Repeal Gun Free Zones   Montana House Bill 102- Generally Revising Gun Laws Anti 2A Infringement Acts Discussed in multiple states rig...

Dave opens the podcast by correcting a couple errors from last week's episode. Then Nephi and Dave discuss how the wildlife law system works from cradle to grave and back to the cradle again. Topics discussed include: clarifying a MeatEater episode on possession limits; what's worse-wanton waste or trespass; what happens if wardens and prosecutors miss the intent of the law; when a legislature mig...