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MeatEater Conservation

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Dog Training
Public Lands
Hunting
Wildlife Management
Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Poaching
Dog Behavior
Hunting Regulations
Waterfowl Hunting
Montana
Chronic Wasting Disease
Dog Breeds
Dog Health
Public Land Access
Legislation
Florida
Hunting Dogs
E-Plus Program
California

Welcome to "MeatEater Conservation," 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, tune into our brand new show "Future Wild" with Mark Kenyon, where he dives in one-on-one with world-class subject-matter experts, exploring topics relevant to cons... more

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This week, Cal tells the story British fox who hitched a ride across the pond, several clashes over public land management, and a bit of personal news you don't want to miss.

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In this inaugural episode of Future Wild, we kick off this new show exploring the future of our wild world with a discussion with Yvon Chouinard - angler, activist, and founder of Patagonia - about his ethos of simplicity and how it might apply to fi... more

This week, Cal tells you about the Michael Phelps of coyotes, the worst nightmare of meat lovers, and the Mountain King of testicle dealers. Buckle up. It's going to be a wild one.

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Future Wild is a one-on-one interview podcast pairing host, author, and outdoorsman Mark Kenyon and world-class subject matter experts to explore topics relevant to the future of wildlife and wild places, hunting and fishing, and other outdoor pursui... more

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Yvon Chouinard
Founder of Patagonia, environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast
Patagonia
Episode: Ep. 471: Future Wild - The Simplest Approach to Fishing, Adventure, and Saving Our Home Planet with Yvon Chouinard
Bob St. Pierre
Marketing Director for Pheasants Forever, upland hunting enthusiast, and podcast host.
Pheasants Forever
Episode: Ep. 431: Houndations - Wherever the Bird Dogs Roam with Bob St. Pierre
Gabe Vasquez
Representative from New Mexico
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Ep. 420: Urban Catfishing and New Mexico with Rep. Gabe Vasquez
Julie Lucas
Executive Director of Mining Minnesota
Mining Minnesota
Episode: Ep. 411: Mining and the Environment with Julie Lucas
Jenny Lesieutre
Former Bureau of Land Management official with 20 years of experience managing the Wild Horse and Burro program
Bureau of Land Management
Episode: Ep. 408: Wild Horses and the West with Jenny Lesieutre
Ted Koch
CEO of the North American Grouse Partnership and a retired endangered species biologist.
North American Grouse Partnership
Episode: Ep. 403: Grasslands and Grouse with Ted Koch
Tate Morgan
Founder of Sons of Smokey and organizer of Gambler 500 events
Sons of Smokey
Episode: Ep. 400: Gas-Powered Conservation with Tate Morgan of Sons of Smokey
Chris Wittman
Captain and co-founder of Captains for Clean Water
Captains for Clean Water
Episode: Ep. 396: Rock Mines in the Everglades with Chris Wittman
Ben Jones
CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society.
Ruffed Grouse Society
Episode: Ep. 381: Ruffed Grouse and Forest Health with Ben Jones

Hosts

Ryan Callaghan
Host of Cal of the Wild and Cal's Week in Review; known for outdoor news, hunting policy, and conservation coverage within the MeatEater Podcast Network.
Tony Peterson
Host of Houndations; contributor to hunting dog content; frequent host of segments on hunting culture within the MeatEater Podcast Network.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.4k ratings
  • Great show

    This review is long overdue - Cal’s presentation is entertaining, insightful and educational. You’ll have fun listening and just might learn a thing or two as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNW_Listener_69
    United States2 months ago
  • Love from Nova Scotia

    Bloody love this show.

    Links me to what’s happening in the States and closer to home. Thanks for the timely heads-up on the spring bear survey.

    Really looking forward to the Houndation series.

    March 2026 update:

    Love this show even more and the Houndations podcast is fabulous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LucasGunny
    Canada3 months ago
  • Very informative podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuck2781
    United States4 months ago
  • Bummer, will BHA also go Left?

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kalista-kay
    United States4 months ago
  • More of This

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GetGoneAgain
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for being informative and entertaining with practical conservation insights.
Some negative feedback notes perceived political bias or ad-loads impacting listening experience.
Many value the policy framing and action-oriented calls to engage with lawmakers and groups.

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Ep. 471: Future Wild - The Simplest Approach to Fishing, Adventure, and Saving Our Home Planet with Yvon Chouinard
Q: What kind of tangible actions could any individual citizen make this week or this decade to help save the planet?
Begin with practical habitat improvements like replacing lawns with native plantings to support insects and biodiversity, and extend this mindset to buying durable goods, repairing and reusing, and reducing overall consumption.
Ep. 471: Future Wild - The Simplest Approach to Fishing, Adventure, and Saving Our Home Planet with Yvon Chouinard
Q: Yvon, why is that the case?
Because simplicity has worked for him across sports and life, encouraging creativity and deeper knowledge rather than reliance on heavy gear or complexity.
Ep. 446: Public Lands Caucus with Gabe Vazquez and Ryan Zinke
Q: What can people do to help impact the process?
People can contact their representatives, advocate for public lands, and support legislation that protects these areas.
Ep. 446: Public Lands Caucus with Gabe Vazquez and Ryan Zinke
Q: Is the Public Lands Caucus working? Is it growing?
The caucus is functioning and aiming to bring in more members, identifying issues they agree on to collaborate effectively.
Ep. 437: Stats, Snort Report, and Crime
Q: What unique survival story did you cover this week?
The story of four anglers who capsized in Florida and survived a night at sea.

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Recent guests on MeatEater Conservation include:

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2. Bob St. Pierre
3. Gabe Vasquez
4. Julie Lucas
5. Jenny Lesieutre
6. Ted Koch
7. Tate Morgan
8. Chris Wittman

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