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Project Upland Podcast

Project Upland Media Group
Conservation
Public Lands
Passenger Pigeon
White-Winged Dove
Ecology
Upland Hunting
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Urban Ecology
Sage-Grouse
Extinction
Deforestation
Bird Conservation
Federal Lands Sale
Habitat Loss
Public Trust Doctrine
Great Basin
Wildlife Management
Cheatgrass
Market Hunting
Survey Findings

Project Upland presents the Project Upland Podcast, a cinematic and science-based production that delivers on the independent storytelling you have come to love.

Cohosts AJ DeRosa and Gabby Zaldumbide learn from researchers, biologists, and subject matter experts about birds, nature, conservation, dogs, and more. This podcast is a glimpse into the minds of the curious, obsessive, and hard-working... more

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Latest Episodes

In this “Civics of Conservation” episode of the Project Upland Podcast, AJ and Gabby explore one of the most consequential transformations in American history: how the United States went from a nation committed to disposing of its public domain to on... more

Fish and Game Commissions Sit at the Intersection of Science, Politics, and Public Responsibility for Wildlife

In this “Civics of Conservation” episode of the Project Upland Podcast, AJ and Gabby are joined by veteran journalist and former Montana F... more

How the Public Trust Doctrine Built the Uniquely American Idea of Publicly Owned Wildlife and Wildlife Management

In this episode, AJ and Gabby explore the origins of the Public Trust Doctrine with Leon Szeptycki and examine how a series of legal an... more

GPS tracking reveals American woodcock re-nesting movements across the Atlantic Flyway

In this episode, AJ and Gabby talk with Colby Slezak, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Rhode Island, about a surprising breakthrough in American woodc... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew McKean
Former Montana Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, journalist
Outdoor Life (and related wildlife/public policy work)
Episode: The Governing Body with the Greatest Impact on Hunting
Leon Szeptycki
Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Episode: The Public Trust Doctrine - The Civics of Conservation
Colby Slezak
Migratory bird researcher
University of Rhode Island
Episode: Rare Itinerant Breeders: How Researchers Discovered the Woodcock’s Unique Breeding Strategy
Owen Fitzsimmons
Weedless migratory game bird program leader at Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Episode: How White-Winged Doves Are Outsmarting Extinction
Mike Brasher
Senior waterfowl scientist with Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited
Episode: The Birds Aren’t Alright
Logan Clark
Ph.D. student studying dusky grouse and migratory songbirds
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Episode: The Birds Aren’t Alright
Amber Roth
Associate Professor of Forest Wildlife Management at the University of Maine
University of Maine
Episode: A 140-year-old Woodcock Exposed an Eco Villain
Peter Groffman
Professor at the City University of New York specializing in ecosystem ecology
City University of New York
Episode: A 140-year-old Woodcock Exposed an Eco Villain
Alaina Roth
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources rough grouse specialist
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Episode: The Mystery of Grouse Drumming: From Thunder to Artificial Intelligence

Hosts

AJ DeRosa
Co-host and founder of Project Upland; has hosted, produced, and contributed to multiple projects.
Gabby Zaldumbide
Co-host and editor-in-chief of Project Upland Magazine; leads editorial direction.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Very Interesting & Informative!

    All of the Project Upland media is very good. This podcast in very interesting and incredibly informative. I highly recommend all of their podcasts, videos, and magazine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    commodore mark
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcasts!

    Incredibly informative and amazing guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc Le Souxant Deux
    United States9 months ago
  • Extremely Well Done

    Just binged listened to the entire series; what a phenomenal podcast! The audio is pleasant on the ears and full of intriguing insights, stories and thought provoking conversations. Can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EliseL89
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast/Great Magazine

    Love everything y’all are doing. The magazine is fantastic. Don’t change a thing about it. The podcast has topical and timely information. Project upland is the best thing to come along in the wingshooting/conservation world in a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Sniffen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Richly threaded

    This is a great podcast series that blends upland hunting and natural history. Great hosts with interesting stories and perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maine alder
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests consistently bring depth and practical perspectives.
Experts and stories are engaging and credible.
The format blends science with storytelling effectively.

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The Public Trust Doctrine - The Civics of Conservation
Q: How do landmark cases like Martin v. Waddell's Lessee and Geer v. Connecticut shape current policy?
They established that wildlife is held in trust by the state for the public and that the state has authority to regulate and manage resources to preserve public use, limiting private transfers of public trust resources.
The Public Trust Doctrine - The Civics of Conservation
Q: What exactly is the public trust doctrine and where does it come from?
It originates from common law and English legal history, later adopted in American law, holding that navigable waters and wildlife are held in trust by the state for the public, enabling regulation and access that transcends private ownership.
The Public Trust Doctrine - The Civics of Conservation
Q: Okay, so why should hunters care about the public trust doctrine?
Because the doctrine establishes wildlife as a public trust, meaning management and access should benefit all citizens, and it supports public lands and hunting rights against privatization or exclusive ownership.
Cheatgrass May Be The End Of Utah's Sage Grouse
Q: What's the role of fidelity in sage-grouse habitat use?
Sage-grouse exhibit area fidelity, meaning they prefer to return to the same nesting areas year after year, even if those areas are no longer suitable for their survival.

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What is Project Upland Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science- and story-driven show focused on birds, wildlife conservation, and upland ecosystems, often featuring researchers, policymakers, and field experts. Episodes explore governance, public access, migratory behavior, and conservation funding, with a strong emphasis on evidence, history, and practical implications for hunters, naturalists, and conservationists. The show stands out for high production quality, deep expertise from guests, and a clear preference for data-rich discussions over generic chatter, making it a reliable resource for listeners who want to understand how policy, science, and on-the-ground conservation intersect. Potential listeners who enjoy in-depth interviews with researchers and policy-minded conversations will... more

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Recent guests on Project Upland Podcast include:

1. Andrew McKean
2. Leon Szeptycki
3. Colby Slezak
4. Owen Fitzsimmons
5. Mike Brasher
6. Logan Clark
7. Amber Roth
8. Peter Groffman

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