The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

The wolf control debate in British Columbia is far more complex than “stop the wolf cull.” In this episode, BC caribou biologist Mike Bridger explains what’s driving caribou declines, why habitat change has intensified predator pressure, and how wolf reduction fits into the broader recovery program. Mike also discusses maternal penning, First Nations partnerships, habitat protection, humane wolf removal, and what could happen if predator reduction stops too soon. A candid, evidence-based conversation about the difficult choices behind caribou recovery. Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Become a monthly supporter of the podcast: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/the-hunter-conservationist-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special LIVE episode, we sit down with Erica Marchand, also known as Critter Marchand, for a conversation about the reality of trying to balance a busy life with the things you’re passionate about. We talk about being self-taught, learning as you go, figuring things out along the way, and having the entrepreneurial mindset to keep learning and building even when you don’t have all the answers. We also get into balancing work, hunting, business, and being a mom, and the reality of trying to make time for the things you love while keeping up with everything else life throws at you. A real conversation about passion, entrepreneurship, motherhood, hunting, and figuring it out as you go. Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crittermarchand/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mark and Doug talk with Jason Lupardus, CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow about the connection between trapping, predator management, and wild turkey conservation. Jason shares why turkey populations are declining in parts of North America, how predators like bobcats and raccoons affect nest success, and why habitat work alone may not be enough. The conversation also explores the role of trappers in helping restore balance on the landscape and why hunters and trappers need to work together to support sustainable wildlife management. Become a supporter of The Truth About Fur Podcast https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/truth-about-fur-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North America's thinhorn sheep are in the middle of a quiet but crucial conservation story and the stakes reach far beyond the mountains. Bill Jex, Thinhorn Sheep Program Lead for the Wild Sheep Foundation, breaks down what is really happening across Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and the tiny places where these animals exist nowhere else on earth. From climate-driven population swings and rain-on-snow icing events to disease surveillance, predator pressure, and the future of sustainable harvest, this conversation gets into the details that matter if you care about sheep, wild country, or the future of North American wild sheep conservation. Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Want to become a supporter of this podcast? We'd love to have you on board. Join up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/the-hunter-conservationist-podcast-supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Greg McClinchey, Director of legislative affairs and policies for the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, joins Mark and Curtis to explore the history, challenges, and triumphs of managing the Great Lakes ecosystem. Discover how international cooperation, scientific innovation, and proactive management have helped restore species like lake trout and control invasive species such as sea lamprey and invasive carp. Learn why prevention is better than cure and what individuals can do to support conservation efforts. If you enjoy the HC Podcast we would be honored if you considered supporting us: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/the-hunter-conservationist-podcast-supporter Brought to you by J Martin Taxidermy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices