Wildlife Wire

Join Sam and Mark as they wrap up their first full year hosting the Wildlife Wire! Thank you to all who have listened throughout the year. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and guests with you. On this episode we have: Rogan blasts liberal policies for enabling mountain lions to eat pets | Fox News Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepting Christmas trees to create fish habitat Report: Urgent Colorado ‘Furbearer’ Reforms Needed to Protect Wildlife - Center for Biological Diversity See stunning photos from National Wildlife Photo Contest 2025 Bill could fund wildlife crossings in Montana, beyond | News | bozemandailychronicle.com

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country. The State of Colorado's Wildlife Crossings Future of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecided Humanity rises as wildlife recedes: Two studies show the extent of human domination over nature California passes law to phase out gillnet fishing in state waters to protect underwater wildlife Please like, subscribe, and leave a review!

On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them. Participate in citizen science with iNaturalist Learn where some of that data goes and about all things bighorn through the Mountain Studies Institute.

Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife. Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.

We’re joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits to the launch of the first Columbia River trap fishery in nearly 100 years, Emma shares how this ancient method could reshape the future of salmon and steelhead recovery. https://wildfishconservancy.org/ See a fish trap and read more about their return.

Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife species. For 30 years, Jay worked tirelessly as an attorney representing environmental organizations and individuals seeking to protect the environment. Jay also helped to start the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and has taught a variety of courses on Wildlife, Animal, and Environmental Law. In his abundant spare time, Jay serves as a commissioner for Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Find out more about Southern Plains Land Trust

Joining us is Emma Balunek. Emma’s work is a combination of conservation research and visual storytelling. In collaboration with Michael Forsberg and the Platte Basin Timelapse project, along with Dr. John Benson’s lab, Emma has been studying the cooperative hunting relationship between coyotes and badgers in prairie dog colonies across western grasslands. Coyote/Badger Sighting Form Emma's Instagram

Dr. Adrian Treves is a leading voice for science, future generations, and the public trust. A Harvard-trained ecologist and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he founded the Carnivore Coexistence Lab in 2007 to explore how humans and large carnivores, from coyotes to grizzlies, share landscapes. For nearly three decades, his work has bridged law, ecology, and ethics, with a focus on the public trust doctrine and intergenerational equity. Dr. Treves has published more than 130 scientific papers advancing predator-prey ecology and conservation. Carnivore Coexistence Lab

In this episode, Sam and Mark dive into the fascinating world of bats with Dr. Tanya Dewey, a biologist whose work spans cutting-edge research on bats from North America and beyond. A must listen for bat fans and those who are bat-curious!

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including: Wyoming looking out for babies New Mexico helping the beaver North Dakota grass for birds Legendary wolf dies

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including: North Carolina town celebrates the hellbender Wyoming keeps killing too many lions Spa day for orcas Public lands not for sale

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories including coyotes in cemeteries, ticks on the move, not killing coyotes in the springtime, and the most epic videos of wildlife on an elk carcass! Learn more about tick impacts on wildlife here. A kid friendly coyote story here.

Join Mark and Sam as they discuss the top wildlife news, including: Car crashes and wildlife Rattlesnake roundup Ladies helping the jag Public land sale Remember to leave a review, like, and subscribe.