The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

Mar 10 2025 257 ep. 79 mins 87
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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 hunting and be entertained by conversations with intellectual thinkers. The Hunter Conservationist Podcast is a Made in Canada podcast.

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Ep. 30 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Maritime Mountain Man with Casey Donovan

Mar 10 2025 51 mins  
In this episode, Dana Dykema talks with Casey Donovan, a dedicated hunter and outdoor enthusiast residing in the Yukon. Casey recounts his journey from growing up in New Brunswick to relocating to the Yukon for employment and adventure. He elaborates on the role his family played in fostering his passion for hunting and fishing, his academic background in biology and pharmacy, and

Around Canada Ep. 81 - Cougar Hunting in Alberta

Mar 03 2025 69 mins  
In this episode, Mark and Dana discuss the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia conference, focusing on community spirit, conservation, and inclusivity in hunting. They examine the controversy over a cougar hunt in Alberta and pen hunting ethics, a recent court ruling for Innu hunters in Quebec-Labrador, wild pigs in Manitoba, the World Wildlife Fund’s position on polar bear hu

Episode 138 - Balancing Act: Sheep, Habitat, Predators & Hunting with Gray Thornton

Mar 03 2025 99 mins  
Gray Thornton, President & CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, discusses the challenges facing wild sheep populations and hunters' role in conservation. The focus is on bighorn sheep recovery, disease challenges, non-native species, habitat restoration, and predator management. He highlights the importance of auction tags for funding conservation and the role of philanthropists. The

Truth About Fur Ep. 8 - Managing Urban Wildlife: The Coyote Dilemma

Mar 01 2025 68 mins  
In this episode Doug and Mark cover: The resurgence of vintage and recycled fur in fashion, managing urban coyote populations, the Quebec Trappers Association conference, BC Trappers Association wolf pelt fundraiser, Alberta's compensation program for trappers affected by industrial activities, the economic value of fur in forest management and intriguing research on polar bear fu

Episode 137 - Auction Tags. Good or Bad for Hunting? with Kyle Stelter

Feb 18 2025 87 mins  
Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC delves into the complexities surrounding auction tags in hunting, particularly focusing on their implications for conservation funding, ethical considerations, and the controversies they generate within the hunting community. The discussion highlights the significant amounts of money raised through auction tags, the contrasting effe

Ep. 29 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Shayne Punnett

Feb 04 2025 66 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Dana Dykema sits down with Shayne Punnett, a Canadian homesteader and hunter, to explore her journey of building a homestead on Vancouver Island and her deep-rooted passion for hunting. Shayne shares her experiences of growing up in a hunting family, the challenges of balancing family life with her hunting pursuits, and the importance of passing on th

Episode 136 - Conservation Needs Teeth

Feb 03 2025 82 mins  
Dr. Everett Hanna, Kelsey Gourlie and Marcela Leija Montoya from the Wildlife Analytics Lab in Alberta explore the importance of data collection in understanding animal populations, the nostalgic beginnings of hunting programs, and the intricate process of aging animal teeth to inform wildlife management strategies. The team shares insights into their roles, the lab's genesis, and

Truth About Fur Ep. 7 - Impact of Influencers on Fur Marketing

Jan 28 2025 67 mins  
In this episode Doug and Mark discuss: The Dallas Safari Club Convention Paul Watson's Legal Troubles: A Missed Chance for Justice Insights from the Fur Harvesters Auction Convention Looking Ahead: FIC AGM and Community Engagement Fur Promotion Campaign Overview The Impact of Influencers on Fur Marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 135 - In The Line of Duty with Gerry Lister

Jan 28 2025 84 mins  
In this episode, historian Gerry Lister shares the stories of two fallen Conservation Officers, Dennis Greenwood and Albert Farey, delving into their tragic histories and the impact of their sacrifices on their communities. Gerry explains the aftermath of these incidents, the community's reaction, the investigation that followed, and the legacy left behind. The discussion also touc

Around Canada Ep. 80 - All About Predators

Jan 28 2025 67 mins  
In this episode Mark & Dana discuss the Dallas Safari Club Convention and highlight the global representation of the hunting community and the importance of building relationships for conservation efforts in Canada. The discussion then shifts to the controversial topic of wolf translocation from British Columbia to Colorado, exploring the political and social implications of wildli