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Wild Fish and Game Podcast

Harvesting Nature
Hunting
Foraging
Wild Food
Wild Game
Venison
Cooking
Cooking Techniques
Wild Game Cooking
Invasive Species
Fishing
Wild Foods
Food Preservation
Indigenous Foodways
Sustainable Cooking
Salads
Cooking Wild Game
Culinary Techniques
Turkey Hunting
Food Sovereignty
Cajun Culture

The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, p... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Taikapa Brown
Suckeye Salmon fisher from Naknek, Alaska
Naknek, Bristol Bay, Alaska
Episode: Episode 278: The School of Salmon
Alana McGee
Owner of Truffle Dog Company
Truffle Dog Company
Episode: Episode 277: Hunting America's Hidden Truffles with Alana McGee of Truffle Dog Company
Heidi Chaya
Chef contributor with a confit venison shank recipe
Chef / Recipe contributor for Harvesting Nature
Episode: Episode 276: The Wild Pantry, Part V, Preserving Wild Food with Fat
Tyson Fick
Joining from Yakobi Fisheries
Yakobi Fisheries
Episode: Episode 273: Wild Salmon, Wild Forests
Lori McCarthy
Founder of Food Culture Place, writer, cook, cultural documentarian
Food Culture Place
Episode: Episode 268: Wild American Foodscapes - Newfoundland
Jenn Shears
Journalist, hunter, former government communications advisor
Newfoundland and Labrador wildlife/public policy
Episode: Episode 268: Wild American Foodscapes - Newfoundland
Mark Kurlansky
Journalist and historian known for books on cod and salt
Author
Episode: Episode 268: Wild American Foodscapes - Newfoundland
Todd Perrin
Chef at Mallard Cottage
Chef/Restaurant
Episode: Episode 268: Wild American Foodscapes - Newfoundland
Lei Wann
Lineal descendant from the Valley of Lemuholi; director of Lemuholi Garden and Preserve
Lemuholi Garden and Preserve
Episode: Episode 264: Wild American Foodscapes - Hawai'i

Hosts

Justin Townsend
Host with Harvesting Nature, focused on wild food systems and community education
Adam Berkelmans
Co-host and producer; guides discussions on wild food culture, preservation, and community

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Willingness to Stand Up

    I listened to your most recent episode. I always appreciate Project Upland’s willingness to speak the truth despite the repercussions. It is a wildly unpopular thing to do in the hunting industry. And I commend Harvesting Nature for releasing an episode as raw and real as this one. Keep up the good fight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bird hunter and bird dogs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Just listened to the Kevin Gillespie episode and it was great. It made me hungry! Great job guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loggy Bayou
    United Statesa year ago
  • Eating Organ Meats

    I just listened to the the talk with Jonathan Reisman MD about eating organ meats. Very interesting topic! I’ve enjoyed several other episodes of this podcast. Definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Semibald
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative & Makes me Hungry

    Each episode is packed full of information, good conversations and really makes me hungry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jabiaba
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyed the meat saving ballisticsshow!

    The show is great and I especially liked that episode in particular

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Big Game Hunter
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise honest, real conversations about hunting and wild food.
Fans highlight diverse guests and rigorous prep that elevates discussions.
Audiences note the show blends practical cooking with cultural and ecological context.

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#201
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#112
Ukraine/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#155
Ireland/Arts/Food

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Episode 272: On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating
Q: What does honest eating look like in practical terms?
Honest eating starts with being aware of the cost of your food, pursuing higher-caliber sourcing (local, wild where feasible), and growing or supporting methods that reduce waste and environmental impact while acknowledging the inherent violence in our food system.
Episode 272: On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating
Q: But the whole topic of eating requires death. Can you expound upon that?
Living requires death; all food sources involve some form of mortality, whether animal or plant, and recognizing that cost helps us eat more responsibly and seek ways to reduce unnecessary waste or harm.
Episode 264: Wild American Foodscapes - Hawai'i
Q: How has Hawaii's food system evolved from its pre-contact roots to today?
The episode traces a shift from a highly interconnected, self-sufficient system—built around taro, fish ponds, and local foraging—to a period of external imports and plantation-era disruptions, then toward revival through language, voyaging, and indigenous knowledge preservation.
Episode 254: The Best Wild Game Recipes for the Holidays
Q: What wild game do you feel like will be a showstopper at the table?
Geese have traditionally been a holiday staple in Europe, and they can be cooked low at 300 degrees before crisping the skin at high heat, and smaller ducks can also provide a flavorful centerpiece.
Episode 254: The Best Wild Game Recipes for the Holidays
Q: Is there anything we should be avoiding when it comes to roasts for holiday meals?
Avoid flank, brisket, and eye of round for large gatherings due to their size and cooking difficulty. It's better to choose cuts you are familiar with to avoid any mistakes while cooking for guests.

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The show examines wild food as a system that spans hunting, fishing, foraging, butchery, preservation, and cooking, tying ecology and culture to real-world foodways. Across episodes, guests range from chefs and hunters to biologists, writers, and cultural knowledge-keepers, offering practical techniques, regional food perspectives, and thoughtful debate about sustainability and tradition. The format blends field updates, historical context, and hands-on cooking ideas, with a distinctive emphasis on learning to eat with the land rather than merely sourcing protein. A notable strength is its broad, cross-cultural lens—exploring global techniques and local voices to expand what it means to harvest and prepare wild foods while highlighting cons... more

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2. Alana McGee
3. Heidi Chaya
4. Tyson Fick
5. Lori McCarthy
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