Conservation Unfiltered

Conservation Unfiltered

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Conservation Unfiltered episodes

  • Ep 51: The Mighty Ducks
    In today's episode, Jason talks with Jim Feaga and Jeremy Mercer of Ducks Unlimited. Jim is the Regional Biologist for PA, NJ, Long Island, and Coastal CT, who holds a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from PSU and M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Mississippi State University. Jeremy is DU's fundraising and volunteering guru who has been working for the Ducks since 2002. Jason, Jim, and Jeremy discuss how DU got started, the conservation work DU has been able to implement, and how you can help support all wetland dependent species, especial ducks.
    To learn more about Ducks Unlimited, check out their website: www.ducks.org
    52 min
  • Ep 50: Birds, Bid Dogs, and Bluegrass with Corrie Bigelow
    This week, Jason is joined by another born and raised Pennsylvania guy, Corrie Bigelow. Corrie is a SW PA native who currently works as an army recruiter in Kentucky. They discuss his journey into bird dogs, tips for getting the most out of your dog, and his new passion: Bluegrass Uplanders.
    To find Bluegrass Uplanders content, find them on Instagram and Facebook: @bluegrassuplanders
    I want to say a big thank you for taking the time to listen and an even bigger thank you to those of you who have reached out with your comments and suggestions. This podcast doesn’t get to 50 episodes without great guests and even better listeners!
    58 min
  • Ep 49: The Benefits of the Outdoors for the Average Person
    This week Jason takes a slightly different path. He has tried to model this podcast in a way to bring listeners information from experts in the fields associated with conservation. But, this time, let’s talk to an average person, Dale Wilsey. Dale is a PA guy who I met through social media. Dale will give you his background to start the conversation which is pretty important. It’s important because stay at home orders have made a huge impact on people’s lives. For some, it has caused some physical, mental, and emotional stress. We have both found outdoor activities to help us relax and recenter ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. So, why not talk to some psychological expert? Because it’s the average person, like Dale, who can relate the best to the benefits that outdoor activities provide.
    You can find Dale on Instagram @d.wilsey.jr
    51 min
  • Ep 48: Benefits of Soil Disturbance and Fire
    In today's episode, Jason talks with Marcus Lashley. Marcus is an assistant professor at the University of Florida where he has focused his extension program on understanding the role of soil disturbance and fire ecology in managing wildlife habitat, particularly of game species. Since spring has sprung, or is trying to, mother nature is providing us with a lot of green scenery. The annual green up and last week’s podcast got Jason thinking about how mother nature never leaves the ground bare. To that end, how can we provide good, nutritious vegetation for wildlife with as little effort as possible. To talk about just that, Jason spoke with Marcus over the phone.  Fire isn’t something that is widely used in northern states so we have a lot to learn from the south states how to use prescribed fire to benefit turkey, deer, and other wildlife.
    You can find Marcus on Twitter and at ufl.edu.
    45 min
  • Ep 47: Using Regenerative Agriculture Concepts for Wildlife
    It’s the time of year that every habitat manager lives for: Spring! If you’re like me, you spent all winter thinking about what you need to do in 2020 as part of your habitat plan. Many of you may be planning to plant food plots and if you are, I have a guest who will be talking about a different approach to food plotting. Today’s guest is Jason Snavely of Drop-Tine Consulting, Drop-Tine Seed Company,  and the Drop-Tine Podcast. This guy knows his stuff! Jason fills us in on what Regenerative Agriculture can offer habitat managers, how we can get started, and the importance of soil health. I want to give you all a quick warning that this is a long episode, but the information makes it well worth it! Honestly, Jason and I are just scratching the surface of this topic.
    You can contact Jason at: www.droptineseed.com or www.droptinewildlife.com
    Find him on Instagram, Facebook, or Facebook again.
    1 hr 30 min
  • Ep 46: Conservation is Going to the Dogs

    In today's episode, Jason will be talking with Kayla Fratt, the communications and outreach coordinator with Working Dogs for Conservation. Kayla is a trained biologist and experienced dog handler. After receiving her degree from Colorado College, she discovered she could link her love of biology with conservation detection dogs. Listen in for details on what working dogs for conservation does, how dogs are helping the conservation mission, and how you can get help WD4C.

    To learn more about WD4C, visit them: wd4c.org

    Find WD4C on social media: Faceboook, Instagram, YouTube

    38 min
  • Ep 45: Border Walls and Wildlife
    On today's episode, Jason shares a little political talk, but without the politics. He is talking about the wildlife found in the Sky Island. Sky Island is located in Southeastern Arizona and Northwestern Mexico. The US-Mexico border crosses right through this beautiful country. Our tour guide is the Program Director for the Sky Island Alliance, Emily Burns. Emily has a 15 year resume of helping wildlife. She has worked for the Save the Redwoods League, started the citizen science project: Fern Watch and now, is the lead scientist of a wildlife study at the proposed site of a new section of border wall. Listen in as I talk with Emily about how the study is being conducted, why we even need this study, and what the Sky Island Alliance hopes to do with the information.
    To find out more information, visit the Sky Island Alliance
    Follow Sky Island Alliance on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
    35 min
  • Ep 44: Managing Private Property for Wildlife

    In today's episode, Jason talks with Eric Lance. Eric is a professionally certified wildlife biologist and natural resource professional. He owns and operates a private consulting company that focuses on helping private landowners manage their properties. Eric is also a professor at Kent State University in the Dept. of Biological Sciences.

    To learn more about his business and reach out for consultation, visit www.lansourceconsulting.com

    47 min
  • Ep 43: Let's Talk Turkey

    In today's episode, Jason talks with Mike Chamberlain. Mike is a professor of wildlife ecology and management at the University of Georgia. He conducts applied research on various species, but specialize in work on wild turkeys. Topics discussed include trapping and GPS tracking, habitat management for turkey, nesting trends, and how turkey respond to hunting pressure.

    Interested in learning more about his research? Find him on Twitter: @wildturkeydoc

    37 min
  • Ep 42: BEEing Wild About Honey
    In today's episode, Jason talks with returning guest: Brian Keyser. Brian is a State Wildlife Investigator for the Ohio Division of Wildlife and was previously on episode 9. Brian tells us about a recent poaching case he wrapped up, how to effectively catch a wild swarm of honey bees, and how to start and maintain your own hive.
    49 min

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Conservation Unfiltered, presented by Conserve the Wild, is your AWARD WINNING destination for all things conservation. Join host Jason Crighton as he discusses a wide range of topics within the conservation community - all unfiltered.