This is the intro to our special interview with Kevin Andersen our privatelands biologist. Kevin has spent 20 years with the Iowa DNR serving landowners in south east Iowa. He consults with landowners wanting to improve habitats ranging from whitetail deer to monarch butterflies! In this episode we discuss oak savanna restoration. What is it? Why do it? How do we do it?

Today we have a unique interview with Representative Jeff Shipley! A good friend of mine whom I do support. Please note: this podcast has not recieved any funding from any campaign or party. I enjoy Jeff's conversation he is an individual who cares about our community. We discuss what makes him different, dealing with government, psilocybin mushrooms, and why the opposing part hated hisWeiner Dog race?! A fun intriguing interview I hope you enjoy!

This is an intro show with the interview with Representative Jeff Shipley! I'm only allowed 45 minutes with speakers plan so I made a quick intro for the show. For the full interview download episode 6B

Finally we are getting to some habitat work: edgefeathering! What is it and how do you do it? We'll discuss it here!

Today we are talking about appreciating what you have, but also how to keep it. By doing so you acquire responsibilities. To fulfill these responsibilities you need to set goals and complete tasks. I'll talk about the simple things I did to complete these goals, but how to own up to these responsibilities.

Welcome to the third episode of Beasts of Burden. This episode is about why I hunt. It took a while to nail this one down, but I think I got it. This is a short episode. Sometimes short and sweet is the best.

I wasn't happy with my explanation of Beast of Burden on my introduction episode. Let's explore the definition deeper in episode two!

Here is the introduction to Beast of Burden. How I got to this point and what I hope to achieve with this podcast. Also a tribute to my late father, Paul Knox. This intro is honest of how I got here, what I have learned, and I wouldn't be here without dad. I hope this intro doesn't deter you from future episodes! My goal is if this podcast has any popularity we can mature and more tools to have a more enjoyable listening experience!