Episode #229 Alma "Rosie" Sanchez - Carnivore Biologist for the Nez Perce Tribe

Dan Vermillion was the former Montana Fish & Wildlife Commissioner and Chairman for over 10 years. Dan and other former Commissioners penned a guest essay in the Mountain Journal stating their opposition to Montana's current state regulations regarding wolves. He spoke to us about his time as Commissioner, where he believes the divide on wolves is coming from and how Montana got to the place it is today on wolf policy. @danvermillionSweet Water TravelWolf Connection

5 Nov 202158min

Monica Stahlmann is the author of the children's book Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup and Regan Downey is the Director of Education for the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY. Monica and Regan spoke about the events leading up to the creation of the book, how both are involved with the Wolf Conservation Center and the message they are looking to send with the publication of the book. Trumpet the Magical Wolf Pup can be purchased through Amazon and other online retailers, 50% o...

29 Okt 202144min

Jen GaNun is a vocalist and choreographer for the performance group Lost Walks since their inception in 2014. The group is rooted in movement, music, collaboration and conservation. By partnering with wildlife organizations, they are working to raise awareness, empathy and action toward protecting wolves and returning them to Colorado. Jen explained Lost Walks journey as they became advocates for wolves, their partnership with the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, and the concept of both their re...

8 Okt 202150min

Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend wolves from Yellowstone & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country. Marc and Kim spoke primarily on the wolf hunts in Montana, the steps being taken to reverse recent legislation against wolves in the western Unites States and how the general public can get involved i...

1 Okt 20211h 14min

Daniel Curry is a range rider who specializes in human wildlife conflict mitigation using non-lethal methods in northeastern Washington. He started his own business, G.R.I.P.H., which helps wildlife and humans coexist on the landscape. Daniel spoke about his journey to G.R.I.P.H., the wildlife issues that are present in the state of Washington and how he is working to create a balanced approach to non-lethal conflict mitigation between animals and humans. Griphs.com Wolf Connection @wolf...

24 Sep 20211h 22min

Bob Hayes studied wolves in the Yukon for nearly 20 years. In 2010 he published his first book, Wolves of the Yukon detailing his research and findings. Bob spoke to us in detail about the studies that were done on the predator/prey relationships in the Yukon, becoming an author and the future of wolves from his perspective. Wolves of the Yukon and the Zhoh Trilogy are available on his website bobhayesyukon.com & Amazon.Bob Hayes WebsiteWolf Connection@wolfconnection

17 Sep 20211h 12min

Afsoon has been with Wolf Connection for just under a year, but has already immersed herself in caring for the pack and assisting with programs. She is constantly looking to gain knowledge to better herself and the team at Wolf Connection. Afsoon has taken incredible pictures of the pack at Wolf Connection which you can find all over her Instagram page! @afsoonerorlater @wolfconnection

10 Sep 20217min

Dr. John Vucetich has been working on the Isle Royale Wolf & Moose Project for over 30 years. He is a distinguished Professor at Michigan Technological University where he teaches Wildlife Ecology and Environmental Ethics. We spoke with him about his time working on the Isle Royale project, his thoughts about the Endangered Species Act and the state of wolves in the present day. His new book, Restoring the Balance: What Wolves Tell Us about Our Relationship with Nature debuts in early...

3 Sep 202157min