Ep. 490: Duck DNA: Are “Wild” Ducks Really Wild?

Steven Rinella talks with Dwayne Estes (aka "The Prairie Preacher") of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: How parts of Pennsylvania are the South; Steve's thoughts on recent executive orders, DOGE, and cuts to the Forest Service, National Park Service, and more; the double meaning of apophysis; how it wasn't all forest and the myth of the squirrel; the impact of bison on vast prairies and grasslands; lacking the natural predisposition to move easily; the great challenge of getting rid of invasive weeds; how our previous podcast episode on quail stirred feelings; the impact of habitat erosion on the bobwhite quail; "Make America Grassy Again"; donate to the Southern Grasslands Institute; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, and Seth Morris call recently let-go BLM worker Ryan Schroeder, chat with David Willms about the state of the land-grab, learn some hot tips from listeners, and face the realities of methane beneath the ice with Bruce Kania of Floating Island International. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Tressa Croaker, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steven Rinella talks with the CEO of TRCP Joel Pedersen, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: Steve’s hemp project; kids on snowmobiles bringing the neighborhood together; a good word -- prognosticate; bear dens inside tree cavities; what Trump did and didn't do well in his first term for hunters and anglers; how things faired under Biden; working with both sides of the aisle; wind power having a bigger footprint than solar; developing public hunting and fishing lands; how executive orders only go so far and energy still relies on supply and demand; delisting and re-listing wolves; what priority shifts we'll see with the new administration; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts Steve Rinella, Brody Henderson, and Seth Morris celebrate Steve's birthday, talk fur and leather with Heather Douville, throwback to memories with Steve, and chat about bringing grayling back to Michigan with Randy Claramunt. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Alyssa Smith, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Reva Hansen, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steven Rinella talks with Randall Williams. Topics discussed: Order MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840); Colter and astounding feats; the importance of canoes; politics and power struggles;t aking a meticulous journal; between the British in the north and no more beavers in the south; how you become a mountain man; market hunters today as a bad deal for wildlife; the greasiest, most louse-ridden group; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris recap their Coues deer trip to Mexico, catch-up with their guide, Phil Cramer, get some Coues insight from Jim Heffelfinger, and play Two Truths and a Lie. Read Jim's article here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/d9926ed0-65f3-40c1-a06e-bc8e9c9da7f9/24-29%20Feature_Coues%20White-Tailed%20Deer_-e6ecd2e.pdf Join Steve Rinella and the rest of the crew as they go LIVE from MeatEater HQ every Thursday at 11am MT! They’ll have segments, call-in guests, and real-time interaction with the audience. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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