Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast

Credited with bringing many iconic North American species back from the brink of extinction and maintaining healthy and robust wildlife populations throughout our country, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has proven to be an astounding success. Still, there are politics and policies at play that threaten to dismantle this critical science based model of conservation in Arizona and beyond. Listen in while our guest, Chuck Podolak, tells us all about Conserve and Protect Arizona and the work that they do to fight against threats to our North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://conserveandprotectaz.org/

In this episode, Trica chats with Chay Venrick, an outdoor ambassador who is totally fit to inspire. Chay shares how she found inspiration and health in nature, changed her life, and began helping others find fitness and happiness through inclusive outdoor activities. Follow Chay on Instagram - @easydoesithiking Outdoor Afro - www.outdoorafro.org Girl Trek - www.girltrek.org Getting Closer Everyday - www.gettingclosereveryday.com Start Today article: How 1 woman learned to control her anxious thoughts — and lost 100 inches - https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/woman-body-dysmorphia-anxiety-loses-100-inches-rcna166593 Email questions to Chay - easydoesithiking@gmail.com Arizona Wildlife Federation - www.azwildlife.org Colorado Wildlife Federation - www.coloradowildlife.org    

Listen in as we explore conservation on private land and learn all about Arizona’s Babbitt Ranches with our special guest Billy Cordasco.   https://www.azwildlife.org/  https://www.babbittranches.com/ https://www.babbittranches.com/podcast 

Join us on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast as we discuss all things fly fishing, kids, and a dynamic program that brings them together: The Mayfly Project.   https://themayflyproject.com/ https://www.azwildlife.org/ 

Listen in as your host, Trica, chats with wildlife biologist, Cheryl Mollohan, to learn all about Bobcats in Tucson. Be amazed with the results from this study of bobcats living along the urban/wildlands interface! Learn more about Bobcats in Tucson here: https://bobcatsintucson.net/ Reach out to Cheryl or submit bobcats photos and sightings at bobcatsintucson@gmail.com  Remember to support AWF! Visit www.azwildlife.org/donate

Join Trica for her first episode of the AWF podcast as she and her guests discuss the Desert Fence Busters, a collaborative group of conservation organizations and agencies who share the common mission of removing outdated barbed wire fencing from the landscape to enhance wildlife movement and safety.   Sign up for a Desert Fence Busters event:  https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=154137 Learn about the Friends of Ironwood Forest: https://ironwoodforest.org/ Here's more on the Desert Fence Busters: https://www.sonorandesert.org/learning-more/remote-camera-wildlife-monitoring-project/desertfencebusters/ Here's the Desert Fence Busters training video: https://www.sonorandesert.org/fencebusters/#/ Additional questions? You can reach Scott at: ssprague@azgfd.gov or Dave at dave@ironwoodforest.org  

Arizona is a hotspot for reptile diversity in our nation. Like the iconic western diamond-backed rattlesnake, some species are well known, but others, like the little New Mexico ridged rattlesnake, are much more obscure. Listen in as we explore conservation and recovery efforts underway for one of Arizona’s most seldom encountered rattlesnakes!  

Is non-lead ammunition effective for hunting? How does lead affect humans, birds of prey, and other wildlife? Why aren’t we all shooting non-lead ammo? Listen in and learn the answers to these questions and more with our guest, President and CEO of the Peregrine Fund, Chris Parish. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://peregrinefund.org/ https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona_events 

September 1st is a highly anticipated date here in Arizona as well as across our nation. Hunters young and old look forward to fast action wing shooting and dove poppers sizzling on the grill! From scouting, to gear, to processing and cooking, learn all about this fun method of grocery shopping on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona_events    

Are monarch butterflies imperiled? Where do monarchs overwinter? Can you grow milkweeds in your garden? Where can you buy milkweeds? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast! https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://in.nau.edu/greenhouse/projects-and-activities/milkweeds-for-monarchs

From the natural history of bighorn sheep in Arizona to the efforts to keep them on the landscape today, learn all about these amazing animals, hunting for them, and their conservation on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast.   https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://adbss.org/

The upper Verde River isn’t only a valuable resource to those that enjoy recreating on Arizona’s public lands and waters, it’s also the home and habitat to countless species of wildlife including several that are threatened and endangered. In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, learn all about this amazing river and the effort to designate it as Wild and Scenic. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.americanrivers.org/the-upper-verde-river-a-wild-and-scenic-river/

Mearns, or Montezuma, quail are a little bird with a big game reputation in the sporting community. Listen in as one of Arizona’s premier upland guides gives his perspectives on Mearns quail management and conservation.   https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.davebrownoutfitters.com/ 

Listen in while we deep dive on the Gould's wild turkey! From their natural history, to hunting, to their successful reintroduction to Arizona, we cover it all with our guest John Millican on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast!   https://azwildlife.org/

On this special episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, we're excited to introduce you to your new cohost of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast! While Trica Oshant Hawkins' official role is Conservation Programs Director for the Arizona Wildlife Federation, her passion for conservation, and all things wild, along with her natural ability to communicate those passions to others makes her a natural fit for the show. Listen in and learn all about Trica and her plans for the podcast!  https://www.azwildlife.org/

Lion hunting brings about strong emotions in a lot of folks. Regardless of your feelings about the hunting of lions, or other predators, it’s important to have an understanding of the pursuit and those who love it. Listen in to this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast where we sit down with Doug Boykin of Boyken Guides and Outfitters and explore the fascinating world of lion hunting.   https://www.azwildlife.org/  https://azhuntingguide.com/about/     

What do you do when you come across a hive of Africanized bees? How do pollinating insects relate to hunting? Are insects disappearing? Learn these answers and more on this fascinating episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with UA Research Scientist in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Stephen Buchmann and Author, Photographer, Teacher, retired Game and Fish Biologist, Bruce Taubert. https://www.azwildlife.org/ https://www.azwildlife.org/Advocacy-Coordinator https://www.azwildlife.org/garden-for-wildlife https://monarchwatch.org/waystations/ Stephen Buchmann buchmann.stephen@gmail.com Bruce Taubert abtaubert@q.com

Join us as we dive into the complex and sometimes controversial topic of hunting bans with our guest John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife.   https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ https://azwildlife.org/ https://aztrail.org/  

Why would anyone want to limit themselves by turning their backs on modern technology in hunting equipment? Find out on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with traditional bowhunter and conservationist, Greg Munther.   https://azwildlife.org/

It’s wintertime in Arizona and for many that means one thing, quail hunting! In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I get to sit down with Brian Lathrop from Valley of the Sun Quail Forever and Jim Littlejohn from Southern Arizona Quail Forever and talk all about quail hunting and quail conservation. Listen in and learn all about chasing these amazing little birds and the great conservation work that these valuable organizations do.   https://azwildlife.org/ https://www.votsqf.com/ https://www.saquailforever.com/