Episode #148 Eric Odell - The Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
Eric Odell is the Wolf Conservation Manager for Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and has worked within the agency since 2000. In this role, he directs conservation and management programs to aid in the establishment and protection of native, non-game carnivore species to the state. Eric went into great detail about the wolf reintroduction plan in Colorado, gave updates on where the wolves are coming from, and discussed all the factors leading up to the first release of wolves onto the landsca...
3 Nov 20231h 5min
Episode #147 Taylor Ganz - Washington Predator-Prey Project
Taylor Ganz is a Wildlife Ecologist who studies how humans and landscape factors influence interactions between species. For the Washington Predator-Prey Project, she evaluated how ungulates responded to predators, forage dynamics, and landscape change driven by humans, including wildfire and timber harvest. Taylor spoke in detail about her research at the Washington Predator-Prey Project, the landscapes in Washington where the studies are being performed, and the future endeavors she's cur...
27 Okt 202353min
Episode #146 Kim Wheeler - Red Wolf Coalition
Kim Wheeler has been the Executive Director of Red Wolf Coalition for 18 years. The Red Wolf Coalition (RWC) advocates for the long-term survival of red wolf populations by teaching about the red wolf, fostering public involvement in red wolf conservation and envisions the long-term survival of free ranging, self-sustaining red wolf populations at three or more sites. Kim spoke to us about her journey to Red Wolf Coalition, the state of the Red Wolf population today, and the long-term missio...
20 Okt 20231h
Episode #145 Zach Lee - Red Wolf Photography and Conservation
Zach Lee is currently based in North Carolina and has been a photographer for nearly 7 years. He has worked on photographing Red Wolves for conservation efforts and informing the public about their endangered status. Zach spoke to us about his journey to North Carolina, how he become involved photographing Red Wolves, and how he helps local NGO's in spreading information about the species. @zachlee.jpg@thewolfconnectionpod
13 Okt 202348min
Episode #144 Erik Molvar - Western Watersheds Project
Erik Molvar is the Executive Director for Western Watersheds Project. The mission of Western Watersheds Project (WWP) is to protect and restore western watersheds and wildlife through education, public policy initiatives, and legal advocacy. He is the author of 16 hiking guidebooks and backpacking techniques manuals for national parks and wilderness areas spanning the West from Alaska to Arizona. Erik spoke about the history of wolves throughout the United States, the conflicts they face w...
6 Okt 20231h 16min
Episode #143 Monica Stahlmann, Clint Burson and Brooke George - LightHawk Conservation Flying
Monica Stahlmann is the author of Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup book series. Clint Burson is the Strategic Communications Manager for LightHawk Conservation Flying, and Brooke George is their Wildlife Program Manager. LightHawk has flown many endangered species across the country that are in active recovery programs in the wild, including Mexican Gray and Red Wolves. Monica shared updates on her book series, and provided exciting information on the wolf named Trumpet and her pups! Clin...
29 Sep 202350min
Episode #142 Mario Canseco - The Social Landscape of Wolves in Canada
Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co. since 2018, and has analyzed and conducted public opinion research since 2003. He has been working with The Fur-Bearers, whose mission is to protect fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research, and education since 2013 collecting gray wolf public opinion research. The Fur-Bearers have collaborated with researchers Stephanie Rutherford, PhD (Associate Professor, Trent University) and Valli Fraser-Celin, PhD (Independent Research...
21 Sep 202347min
Episode #141 Ben Bluhm - Wildlife Photography and Conservation
Ben Bluhm has been photographing wildlife for over 3 years and volunteers with Utah Mountain Lion Conservation. He has used some of his photos to help non-profit organizations with visual storytelling and promoting their missions. Ben spoke to us about some of his incredible wolf photos, and how he's helping with causes related to conservation and preservation of wildlife in the western U.S. **To view the photos we discuss in this episode, find @thewolfconnectionpod or @wolfconnection on I...
15 Sep 202356min
