Conservation Unfiltered

In today's episode, Jason talks with Austin Lang. Austin is the North Dakota Precision Ag and Conservation Specialist for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Austin fills us in on some great information on how people can use precision ag techniques to reclaim marginal farmland and help improve habitat for wildlife. He tells us about the importance of managing soil salinity as well. To find out more about Pheasants Forever, go to PheasantsForever.org To find out more about Quail Forever, go to QuailForever.org Follow Austin on Twitter: @NDBountiful --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Dr. Jameson Browder. Jameson has been teaching in SC public schools for 16 years, 10 of those years have been in a kindergarten classroom. He recently earned a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning from the University of South Carolina. He has been named the 2020 Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District's 'Conservation Teacher of the Year.' In the conversation, Jamie talks about how he incorporates conservation into his teaching and why it is important to teach conservation to young students. Jamie also tells of the challenges teachers face implementing conservation and how to encourage families to participate. Follow Jamie on Instagram: @jambro32 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's BONUS episode, Jason talks with returning guest, Emily Burns. Emily provides a 6 month update on the Border Wildlife Study. Take a listen to hear how border wall construction is having an affect on wildlife and how many different species have been captured in this camera survey. To learn more and get involved with the Sky Island Alliance, visit: skyislandalliance.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Dr. Jan Janecka of Duquesne University. Dr. Janecka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Duquesne. He also serves as an Associate of the Snow Leopard Conservancy, and a member of the IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group, and the Snow Leopard Network. He received his B.S. degree in Biology from Cornell University. He examined social structure and dispersal of bobcats for his Master's thesis in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology at University of Vermont. Today, we are going to talk about his Ph.D. dissertation from Texas A&M University that examined the effects of habitat fragmentation on the genetic diversity of ocelots. We also cover some of his post-doctoral research, which covers mammalian phylogenetics, patterns in the diversification of mammals, and snow leopard conservation genetics. He is well traveled, having conducted field expeditions, training biologists, and teaching genetics in Mongolia, China, Nepal, India, and Bhutan. --- Support

Today, Jason talks with Abrielle Brown. Abrielle is a Sophomore high school honors student from Southwestern, Pennsylvania.  Her interests include environmental science/activism as well as performing in musical theatre and volunteering in the community.  She is currently a 2020 Water Challenge Ambassador for EarthEcho International, which is a nonprofit organization founded by Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father and grandfather.  If you've never heard of EarthEcho, their mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future, and to equip youth to identify and solve environmental challenges in their communities.  When Abrielle looks at the world around her, she recognizes the importance of understanding and protecting the environment and being a "citizen scientist", which I think you’ll come to understand after listening to our conversation. To learn more about EarthEco, visit: https://www.earthecho.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://an

In today's BONUS episode, Jason and his father talk about their 5 day trip to North Dakota. They recap their trip, surprises, and hunting lows and highs. They also discuss how they had to adjust their hunting style to fit Jason's dogs, how hard wild birds are to hunt, and who helped make this trip possible. To see pictures from the trip, check out Jason's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jcrighton35/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason and his father, Jeff, are on location with Neil Hoefs. Jason and Jeff talk with Neil during a mid-day break from pheasant hunting in North Dakota. They discuss a wide range of topics from pheasants, hunting, dogs, PLOTS, and everyone's "North Dakota Nice". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Mary Gardner about her work in urban conservation. Mary is a professor of  entomology at  Ohio State University and a state specialist-extension. Mary shares her insight on how to implement conservation methods in an urban setting, the importance of getting the community involved, and why it is important to use vacant land in this manner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Jennifer Thieme of the Monarch Joint Venture and Marcus Gray of Audubon International.  Jennifer and Marcus fill us in on the status of monarch butterfly habitat in the U.S., how they monitor habitat improvements, how we can learn from our European counterparts, and what ESA listings mean for pollinators. You can find more information at www.monarchjointventure.org/immp. Follow Monarch Joint Venture on Instagram (@monarchjointventure), Twitter (@MonarchsJV), and Facebook (@MonarchJointVenture). Follow Monarchs in the Rough at www.monarchsintherough.org or www.facebook.com/MonarchsInTheRough. Follow Marcus on Twitter (@GrayFeist). Learn common milkweed species at www.monarchjointventure.org/images/uploads/documents/MilkweedFactSheetUpdatedFINAL.pdf Find plants native to your area that will benefit pollinators at www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/pollinator-friendly-plant-lists --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In today's episode, Jason talks with Bill Marx. Bill is a Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the PA 14th Congressional District. He is a father, husband, and military veteran who still serves as a reservist. He also feels that conservation is an important part of the political landscape and we discuss just that. Topics they discuss include water quality, the impact of outdoor recreation, why conservation should matter to politicians, and how humans are a part of the ecosystem. *Disclosure* This is not an endorsement for Bill's campaign. Conserve the Wild does not endorse any one candidate or political party. The members of CtW do not bleed RED or BLUE - WE ALL BLEED PURPLE! Conservation should always remain an apolitical space where decisions are made based on science and observations. This is where CtW will always stand...on the side of Conservation and the North American Model of Conservation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In todays episode, Jason talks with Ryan Schlosser. Ryan was the the 60th person to finish a northbound thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail this year. He is a Junior at St. Lawrence University studying Environmental-Economics and the host of the "Walking and Talking: An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike" podcast. Our conversation covers his mindset, planning, gear, "trail magic," friends made, crazy calorie intakes, podcasting from the trail, stories from the trail, and why the AT is an important part of the conservation conversation. You can find his podcast at www.ryanschlosser.com or on your favorite podcast streaming app. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conservationunfiltered/support

In todays episode, Jason answers the question "Why I Hunt." On EP 52: Why Do You Hunt, Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins asked Jason why he hunts. His answer was quick and to the point, but it didn't tell the whole story. Since then, Jason has been thinking and tweaking his answer. With some hunting seasons already started and more to start soon, he wanted to share his full explanation. Tossed in between his answers are some listener contributions to the same question. The answers are varied and complex, but always personal. If you want to share your "Why I Hunt" answer, reach out to us at conservewild.org/contact. We may share your answer in a future episode! 

In today's episode, Jason talks with Susan Edwards. Susan is a member of United Blood Trackers, an organization dedicated to helping hunters find their lost game with the use of dogs. Susan has 2 accomplished beagles that she uses to help hunters in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia find deer and bear after they have been shot. We talk about how the dogs work, why this is an important tool for hunters, and the do's and don'ts of tracking game before calling in the dogs. To find Susan or a tracker near you, go to unitedbloodtrackers.org

In today's episode, Jason talks with John Dzemyan. John is a former game warden and land manager for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He let's us in on how he came to working for the PGC, what kind of work he did, and his thoughts on the deer herd in Pennsylvania. John may be retired, but he is still living his life to help wildlife and the outdoors as best as he can to this day.

In today's episode, Jason talks with Ryan Furrer about his new project. Ryan is a guy with a ton of experience in the hunting, shooting, and conservation space. He has been a professional archer, an archery pro shop owner, a dedicated hunter, and an integral part of the QDMA in recent years. Ryan's new project is a podcast called the "Ryan Furrer Podcast." He bills his podcast as: "Family, Friends, Food, Laughter, Inspiration and all things Outdoors!" Listen in as we discuss what he plans to cover in future podcast episodes and get ready for some Ryan Furrer energy! You can find the Ryan Furrer Podcast on your favorite streaming app or here: ryanfurrerpodcast.buzzsprout.com Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryanfurrer_1

In today's episode, Jason talks with Emily Burns of the Sky Island Alliance. Emily provides updates from their borderland camera study including how many species have been identified, some species of note, and the progress of the border wall in the Sky Island region. They also discuss how the study will continue and how YOU can get involved to help them out! To listen to Emily's first appearance on the podcast (Episode 45), go here: www.conservewild.org/podcast You can find out more about the study and see some great pictures at www.skyislandalliance.org To donate or sponsor a camera, go here: www.skyislandalliance.org/give-2/donate-border-wildlife To help identify species caught on camera, go here: www.skyislandalliance.org/our-work/wildlife-program/species-identification

About 2 weeks ago, something happened that we suspect will change conservation in this country in a huge way. That something was a merger between two whitetail deer conservation groups. Today, Jason talks with Lindsay Thomas Jr. and Nick Pinizzotto about the joining of the Quality Deer Management Association and the National Deer Alliance. In the past, we have touted the benefits of the QDMA and had various members of the organization on to talk about their impact. This time, we delve into what this merger means for current QDMA and NDA members, what changes will be made at the chapter level, and how this union helps deer. After hearing the conversation, we think the excitement in their voices says it all. To read about the merger and join, go to QDMA.com

In today's episode, Jason talks with fellow colleague, Dave DiSanti. Dave is the AP World History teacher at Freeport Area High School in Pennsylvania and one of the best in his field. Jason and Dave talk about Theodore Roosevelt; his formidable years, his commitment to conservation, and his legacy as the president who impacted conservation the most while in office. Give Dave's history podcast, Mr. DiSanti's Western Civilization Podcast, a listen on Anchor.fm and Spotify Sign up for our monthly newsletter at ConserveWild.org

In today's episode, Jason talks with Anthony Pignatelli. Anthony is a senior at Kent State University who is studying environmental & conservation biology. Anthony let's us in on what inspired him to choose the conservation field, his course load, and his future plans. He also gives us some insight into the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience he is working on this summer, which focuses on the effects of how urbanization is affecting biota and nutrient cycling within urban stream and riparian systems. Follow Anthony on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

In today's episode, Jason talks with Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins. Robbie originates from South Africa and came to America to pursue a PhD. in Biology /Aquatic Bio-geochemistry. After starting hunting as an adult, he found himself needing to answer the question: why do people hunt?. He started Blood Origins, a video docuseries, as a means to figure out for himself and his boys the truth about hunting. Jason and Robbie talk about his video project, what the hunting journey looks like for different people, and why hunting is important. You can find Blood Origins at bloodorigins.com, Facebook, and Instagram. You can watch episodes of Blood Origin on YouTube and Amazon.