A Conversation on Conservation with Todd Wilkinson | Episode 283

About this episode

Randy Newberg discusses conservation and policy in the American West with journalist Todd Wilkinson.

In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy welcomes back independent journalist Todd Wilkinson, co-founder of Yellowstonian, for a deep dive into the complex intersection of conservation, policy, and the future of the American West. Todd has a unique perspective on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a 24-million-acre landscape that remains the only region in the lower 48 states to retain all the original species present before European arrival. They discuss the critical role of both public and private lands: while 75% of the region is public, the remaining 25% of private land is vital for winter habitat and migration corridors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Randy

Guest: Todd Wilkinson

Topics covered

• conservation
• policy
• environment
• wildlife
• land management

Keywords

• Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
• public lands
• private lands
• migration corridors
• winter habitat

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Conversation on Conservation

Places: the American West, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

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