
Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 458 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationWildernessSports | |||

On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol.
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This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down.
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This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy.
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This week, Cal tackles a proposal to roll back environmental regulations, a poacher who tried to import an endangered sheep from Pakistan, and whether we can solve the housing crisis by selling federal public land.
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This is a great podcast, I prefer the news podcasts to the interview podcast but that’s not Cals fault, not everyone is a riveting interviewee.
The show has been trending politically left for some time now. Just give me the conservation news without political commentary, please.
Like it or not, Cal can’t be separated from BHA or the meat eater. I take it. His opinions are the policies of both organizations.
I just don’t understand the thinking from outdoorsmen believing that if they just parrot the talking points that they will be killed last (not literally). Maybe they will be killed last but assuredly they will be killed.
I’ll generally skip Ol Cal’s interview episodes, but when I saw that he had representatives Zinke and Vasquez in a room, I made time.
We need more interviews like these — Americans who don’t see eye to eye on everything but can sit down in a room, be adults, and actively and optimistically search for ways to find common ground. Even if it’s just on one issue.
getting sick of being told to call the representatives that you still defend and support as they sell off public lands
The amount of commercials/adds to actual product is way off. Don’t waste your time to hear 12 minutes of ads.
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Focused on outdoor news and the unique experiences surrounding wildlife, the content often highlights various aspects of hunting culture, conservation, and the nuances of pet ownership, particularly through dog training insights. Listeners can anticipate a mix of personal anecdotes, current events, and humorous stories, making discussions not only educational but also engaging for outdoor enthusiasts. The podcast distinguishes itself through its integration of serious conservation issues with lighthearted commentary, benefiting listeners who appreciate both news updates and personal reflections on outdoor adventures. Additionally, segments dedicated to dog training provide practical advice for dog owners, rounding out the overall theme of c... more
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