About this episode

The episode features a discussion on responsible wolf management with Justin Webb, emphasizing science-based approaches to balance wildlife and human development.

Today we’re sitting down for an honest conversation about wolf management with Justin Webb, Director of the Foundation for Wildlife Management — a nonprofit that is both pro wolf and pro wolf management. This topic can get emotional and polarizing fast… but we believe it deserves a calm, fact-based discussion. Wolves are here to stay on the landscape.The real question is: how do we manage them responsibly? We dig into how science-based management helps reduce conflict with ranchers, protects elk and deer herds, respects carrying capacity, and balances wildlife with increasing human and urban development. Because ignoring the issue isn’t a plan — stewardship is. This is a complex situation with real consequences, and we break down the approach many sportsmen believe is the most practical, ethical, and sustainable path forward. https://f4wm.org/ https://360sportsman.org/home?am_id=f4wm 💢 Discount Codes 💢 BORN PRIMITIVE OUTDOOR - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://glnk.io/p9vpq/21rPEAX EQUIP - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/CANVAS CUTTER - 10% Off Code: ELKSHAPE - https://bit.ly/MobileElkHuntingVORTEX WEAR | 20% Off Code: ELKSHAPE…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Staton

Guest: Justin Webb

Topics covered

• wolf management
• wildlife conservation
• rancher conflict
• sustainable practices
• sportsmen ethics

Keywords

• wolf management
• wildlife
• ranchers
• elk
• deer
• sustainable practices
• human development

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foundation for Wildlife Management

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