Conservation Unfiltered

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Mark Holyoak. Mark has spent 9+ years at RMEF where he currently serve as senior director of communications & content. He oversees all internal & external communication efforts and the Bugle magazine staff He enjoys hunting, fishing, his family, sports and just about anything outdoors. During the conversation, Mark fills us in on the history of RMEF, the mission of the organization, and some of the history in conserving elk. Make sure to join the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page!

In today's episode, Jason talks with Rebecca Niemiec. Rebecca is an interdisciplinary social scientist and an Assistant professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. She works with conservation practitioners to help design and evaluate community outreach and engagement approaches for conservation. During the conversation, they will define what social science is and how it impacts conservation decisions. Rebecca will also help determine why agencies should include social science in conservation decision making, why stakeholder engagement important and why anyone should care about public perspectives. To read the article mentioned in the episode, check out Integrating social science into conservation planning To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page!

In today's episode, Jason talks with Heather Saulsbury. Heather is the owner and co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, a company that makes handcrafted outdoor gear out of waxed canvas and encourage more people to get outside. Heather and her husband host events near their home in Washington State to help people share tips and feel comfortable participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and foraging. Check out PNWBUSHCRAFT on Instagram and Facebook. Visit pnwbushcraft.com to check out their line of products. To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page!

In today's BONUS episode, Jason talks with Jared Frasier of 2% for Conservation. A returning guest, Jared is the Executive Director of 2% for Conservation and he lets us in on some details of a new program: the Job Board. This job board is a way for 2% certified companies and partner non-profits to advertise job openings. Conservation focused individuals, like those who are members and volunteers with 2%, can use this tool to find jobs with companies that also have a strong conservation ethic. Go check out the 2% Job Board! To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page!

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Drew YoungeDyke. Drew is the Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center, strengthening the federation’s partnerships with independent affiliate conservation organizations in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as managing media outreach and communications for the region. Drew grew up in Central Lake, northern Michigan, near Lake Michigan, Torch Lake, and the Chain of Lakes. He graduated from Michigan State University’s James Madison College with a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law. Drew serves on the board of the Northern Michigan Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, 2% for Conservation, the Pigeon River Country State Forest Advisory Council, and is a member of multiple conservation and environmental organizations. He is also an outdoor writer, published in National Wildlife magazine and multiple regional outdoor magazines, ea

This week, Jason talks with Wendy Dodd. Wendy has been working in Yellowstone National park for 12 years as the Talent Partnership Manager for Xanterra Travel Collection and is the owner of Bella’s Bones. She also participated in the Project Upland, Her Upland Grouse Camp and is an active member in BHA and RMEF. She is also a regional rep for the Goat Alliance. They discuss her experience at the HER Upland Grouse Camp, how Xanterra supports tourism at various National Parks, why she loves living in the west, her conservation passions, and her Bella's Bones side hustle. To learn more about Xanterra Travel Collection, visit: xanterra.com To learn more about Bella's Bones, visit: bellas-bones.com To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason is joined by Lance Irving. Lance is the Leopold Conservation Award Program Director for the Sand County Foundation. This foundation's sole focus is supporting voluntary conservation on working lands through ethics, science, and incentives. Lance is a former hunting and fishing guide and also spent 15 years working in outdoor sporting goods industry. Currently, he is working to restore prairie & create habitat for wildlife with his family on his southern Wisconsin farm. The conversation starts with stories from Lance's time as a guide and then dives into the mission of the Sand County Foundation and the Leopold Conservation Award. They talk about past winners, what winners receive, and this year's nominees in Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Sand County Foundation, head to: sandcountyfoundation.org To learn more about the Leopold Conservation Award, check out: sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program To support this podcast, visit our Patr

In this week's episode, Jason provides an introduction to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. He dives into the root theories that helped guide the development of the model as well as provide a detailed look into the 7 pillars. Listen in as he speaks to the history, successes, and holistic approach that has become the conservation based envy of the world. To learn more about the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, visit: www.fws.gov To better understand the role of hunting in conservation, visit: www.rmef.org To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

Welcome to the 100th episode! In this week's episode, Jason talks with Bryan Burhans. Bryan is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, a job title he has held since 2017. Bryan has been the Executive Director since 2017 and obtained that position after years of amazing work outside of the organization. He lets us in on: How rules and regulations are determined The reasoning behind some of those recent changes Concurrent deer seasons New marketing and communication strategies CWD information To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Dan Lynch. His third time on the podcast, this time, Dan brings us step by step information on how to get started trapping in Pennsylvania. He also provides tips including trap prep, set locations, and releasing non-target animals. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to learn the basics about trapping for knowledge or to get started! PA Trappers Association: patrappers.com National Trappers Association: nationaltrappers.com Fur Takers of America: furtakersofamerica.com Check out Dan on previous episodes: Ep: 91 and Ep: 93 To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Joel Brice of Delta Waterfowl. Joel is the Chief Conservation Officer and holds a bachelor of science in wildlife management from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and a Master of Science in biology from the University of North Dakota. During the conversation, Joel fills us in on how DW got started in 1911, the main mission of the organization, and how ducks and migratory birds benefit from the work their members contribute. To learn more about Delta Waterfowl and become a member, visit: deltawaterfowl.org To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Sean Ferbrache about his work with the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Sean is the Chief Operating Officer of American Hunting Lease Association and founding Board Member of Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. He is an avid hunter a retired Indianapolis fireman. During the conversation, Sean fills us in on how the TSSAF was started, why everyone should be wearing a harness while using a tree stand, and some of the reasons why you don't want to fall. To learn more about the TSSAF, visit: treestandsafetyawarenessfounda.com To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Mark Damian Duda about hunting related surveys. Mark is a certified wildlife biologist who received his masters degree, with an emphasis on natural resource policy, from Yale. He is also the Executive Director of Responsive Management, an internationally recognized survey research firm specializing in attitudes toward natural resource and outdoor recreation issues. During his 30+ year career with Responsive Management, Mark has helped conduct over 1,00 studies, authored 150 publications, and 4 books. During the conversation, Jason and Mark talk about how Responsive Management was started, trends in hunter numbers, and what the general public thinks about hunting and hunters. They also discuss how the hunting industry and hunters can help promote hunting in a positive way and Mark shares what he feels is the biggest threat to hunting in North America. To learn more about Responsive Management, visit: responsivemanagement.com

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Marcus Ewing. Marcus is a Michigan native, host of the Average Conservationist podcast and founder of the Average Conservationist apparel brand-a 2% certified business. During the conversation, Marcus let's us in on his upbringing, how and why he started the apparel brand, and how he became the host of his podcast. They also talk about conservation and why it's the average person who drives the work being done nationwide. To grab some Average Conservationist gear, visit: theaverageconservationist.com To listen to the Average Conservationist podcast, visit: sportsmensnation.com To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Jacqueline Staab about bees and her GSP, Darwin. Jacqueline studied Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at Appalachian State and she is currently working on a Masters in Evolutionary Ecology. She has studied bees for 6 years and recently trained her GSP, Darwin, to help her locate bumble bee nests. Topics covered in the episode include how she trained Darwin, why it is important to study the bee population, issues bees are facing, and her new non-profit, the Bee Conservation Initiative. To learn more about Darwin, visit: DarwinTheBeeDog.com Follow along on Facebook: Darwin The Bee Dog Follow along on Instagram: @darwinthebeedog

In this week's episode, Jason talks with a returning gust, Dan Lynch. Dan is a Wildlife Education Specialist and Deputy State Game Warden for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He is also a big time trapper who has spent his time helping to educate people on the ethical and humane aspects of trapping. During the conversation, Jason and Dan cover how he got started trapping, ethical and humane trapping methods, rules and regulations, and how we need to talk about trapping with the average person. To learn more about trapping, visit these sites! Pennsylvania Game Commission: www.pgc.pa.gov Pennsylvania Trappers Association: www.patrappers.com National Trappers Association: www.nationaltrappers.com Fur Takers of America: www.furtakersofamerica.com To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Mike Neiduski about his article "Get Comfortable being Uncomfortable." Mike is the Director of Regional Development for the Ruff Grouse Society. He is also the author of an article posted by Hunt to Eat called "Get Comfortable with being Uncomfortable." During the episode, Jason and Mike discuss their participation in the Conservation Media Awards, how to save hunting, and why we need to reach out to new people. Of course, they also discuss bird dogs and hunting trips Mike has planned for the upcoming season. To read Mike's article, visit: hunttoeat.com/community/get-comfortable-being-uncomfortable To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Dan Lynch about a new approach to conservation education. Dan is a Wildlife Education Specialist and Deputy State Game Warden for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He has spent his life trapping, hunting, fishing, and camping and uses his position within the PGC to share that knowledge with the public. During the conversation, Jason and Dan cover how the Wildlife on WiFi program works, why it was started, and why wildlife education is part of the core mission of the PGC. To learn more about Wildlife on WiFi, visit pgc.pa.gov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Susan Gallagher about wildlife rehabilitation. Susan is the chief naturalist at Carbon County Environmental Education Center, and a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. During the conversation, she shares her daily tasks, survival rates (which are higher than Jason expected), and what injuries she typically sees. Of course, she also shares some stories and information on rehabilitation centers throughout Pennsylvania. To learn more about Carbon County Environmental Education Center, visit carboneec.org To find a Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehabilitator near you, visit pawr.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Dr. Lincoln Larson and Torey Vayer about R3 efforts across the nation. Lincoln in an Associate Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and NC State where he has spent 15 years studying diversity in outdoor recreation, with an emphasis on the recruitment and retention of "non-traditional" hunters. Torey recently completed her Master's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology under the direction of Dr. Larson. Her research has focused on understanding and influencing college students hunting related beliefs and behaviors. During the conversation, we will talk about their research into the human dimensions of natural resources and science communication as well as how they play a part in hunting. Other topics covered include hunting's place in American society, changing demographics, and the untapped pool of potential hunters we have at universities. You can check out Dr. Larson's work at the Larson Lab: faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu/