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The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

by Wild Origins Canada Foundation

The Hunter Conservationist Podcast brings you nuanced content about conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada, so you can stay topped up on issues concerning your outdoor, hunting and fishing lifestyle, stay current on the latest in wildlife conservation, science and responsible huntin...

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Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 100,001 - 250,000

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Podcast Focus

Categories: sports · wilderness

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Irregular

300+ episodes since 2019

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Most discussed topics

huntingwildlife conservationwild gamecooking techniqueswildlife managementsustainable stewardshipoutfitting industryhabitat changepopulation monitoringcookingfamily activitiesoutdoor adventures

Brands & references

Wild Origins Canada Foundation5

Horrible People Podcast2

Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta1

Cranbrook Rod & Gun Club1

Bear and Fox1

Wild Origins Canada1

Why We Hunt1

Alberta Conservation Association1

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High Confidence

Est. Listeners

100,001 - 250,000

Based on iTunes & Spotify (publisher stats).

Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
25,001 - 50,000
Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
75,001 - 150,000
Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
15,001 - 40,000

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On the show

From 11 eps

Hosts

Mark

3 eps

Curtis

3 eps

Jenn McDonald

1 ep

Mark Hall

1 ep

Curtis Hall

1 ep

Recent guests

11 across last 11 eps

Gord Burton

1 ep

Steve Horst

1 ep

Mike Smith

1 ep

Parker Willicome

1 ep

Erica Marchand

1 ep

Jenn McDonald

1 ep

Paul Jones

1 ep

Nelson Augustine

1 ep

Lauren Copithorne

1 ep

Dr. Ray Hilborn

1 ep

Chris Irving

1 ep

Recent episodes

The Art of Cooking Grizzly "Venison"? || Project Grizzly Balance || Ep. 7

Apr 30, 2026

1h 02m 58s

The Hidden Complexity of the Wildlife Allocation System in Alberta || AB Conservationist Podcast|| Ep. 8

Apr 27, 2026

1h 25m 54s

Field To Fork || Horrible People Podcast || Ep. 20

Apr 16, 2026

1h 06m 21s

Sheep First: The Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Ethos || HCP || Ep. 165

Apr 15, 2026

1h 30m 03s

Gun Bans & The Future of Local Ranges || Crossing The Line || Ep. 5

Apr 10, 2026

56m 53s

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Episodes

~1.6 per week

Avg length

1h 12m 21s

51m 33s – 1h 30m 03s

Range

Sep 2020 – Apr 2026

Topics

hunting, wildlife conservation +54

Guests

Chris Irving +10 · last 11 eps

11 of 11

Date	Episode	Topics	Guests	Brands	Places	Keywords	Sponsor	Length
4/30/26	The Art of Cooking Grizzly "Venison"? \|\| Project Grizzly Balance \|\| Ep. 7✨	grizzly bear cookingsustainable meat+3	Chris Irving	Wild Origins Canada Foundation	Yukon	grizzly bearcooking+4	—	1h 02m 58s
4/27/26	The Hidden Complexity of the Wildlife Allocation System in Alberta \|\| AB Conservationist Podcast\|\| Ep. 8✨	wildlife managementsustainable stewardship+3	Gord Burton	Wild Origins Canada Foundation	Alberta	wildlife allocationAlberta+4	—	1h 25m 54s
4/16/26	Field To Fork \|\| Horrible People Podcast \|\| Ep. 20✨	huntingcooking+3	Steve Horst	Horrible People PodcastWild Origins Canada Foundation	—	huntingwild game+3	—	1h 06m 21s
4/15/26	Sheep First: The Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Ethos \|\| HCP \|\| Ep. 165✨	wild sheep conservationhabitat enhancement+4	Mike Smith	Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta	AlbertaGrotto Mountain+1	wild sheepAlberta+5	—	1h 30m 03s
4/10/26	Gun Bans & The Future of Local Ranges \|\| Crossing The Line \|\| Ep. 5✨	firearms communityshooting sports+3	Parker Willicome	Cranbrook Rod & Gun Club	Canada	firearmsshooting sports+3	—	56m 53s
4/6/26	Catching Critters \|\| Horrible People Podcast \|\| Ep. 19✨	huntingoutdoor lifestyle+4	Erica Marchand	Bear and FoxHorrible People Podcast+1	—	hunting cultureoutdoor enthusiasts+4	—	1h 10m 24s
4/2/26	Wild Harvest: Embracing The Squirrel Hunt \|\| Ep. 164✨	squirrel huntingsmall game hunting+4	Jenn McDonald	Why We Hunt	—	squirrel huntingsmall game+4	—	1h 16m 10s
3/24/26	Tracking Alberta's Pronghorn \|\| Ep. 7✨	pronghorn migrationwildlife conservation+4	Paul Jones	Alberta Conservation Association	AlbertaAlberta’s vast grasslands	pronghornmigration patterns+5	—	1h 15m 16s
3/19/26	The Real Cost of Canada's Firearm Bans \|\| Ep. 4✨	firearm banshunting+4	Nelson Augustine	Mountain Man Outdoors	Cranbrook, BCCanada	firearm banshunting+5	—	51m 33s
3/18/26	Living With Grizzlies: An Alberta Rancher's Perspective \|\| Ep. 6✨	grizzly bearsranching+4	Lauren Copithorne	Wild Origins Canada Foundation	AlbertaAlberta	grizzly bearsranching+5	—	1h 14m 26s
3/16/26	Sportfishing, Fish Farms & Orcas: What's Really Going On in the Pacific? \|\| Ep. 163✨	sportfishingfish farms+4	Dr. Ray Hilborn	Wild Origins Canada Foundation	—	ocean depletionsalmon stocks+3	—	1h 25m 55s