Conservation Unfiltered

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Joel Brice of Delta Waterfowl. Joel is the Chief Conservation Officer and holds a bachelor of science in wildlife management from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and a Master of Science in biology from the University of North Dakota. During the conversation, Joel fills us in on how DW got started in 1911, the main mission of the organization, and how ducks and migratory birds benefit from the work their members contribute.

To learn more about Delta Waterfowl and become a member, visit: deltawaterfowl.org

To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Sean Ferbrache about his work with the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Sean is the Chief Operating Officer of American Hunting Lease Association and founding Board Member of Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. He is an avid hunter a retired Indianapolis fireman. During the conversation, Sean fills us in on how the TSSAF was started, why everyone should be wearing a harness while using a tree stand, and some of the reasons why you don't want to fall.

To learn more about the TSSAF, visit: treestandsafetyawarenessfounda.com

To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Mark Damian Duda about hunting related surveys. Mark is a certified wildlife biologist who received his masters degree, with an emphasis on natural resource policy, from Yale. He is also the Executive Director of Responsive Management, an internationally recognized survey research firm specializing in attitudes toward natural resource and outdoor recreation issues. During his 30+ year career with Responsive Management, Mark has helped conduct over 1,00 studies, authored 150 publications, and 4 books.

During the conversation, Jason and Mark talk about how Responsive Management was started, trends in hunter numbers, and what the general public thinks about hunting and hunters. They also discuss how the hunting industry and hunters can help promote hunting in a positive way and Mark shares what he feels is the biggest threat to hunting in North America.

To learn more about Responsive Management, visit: responsivemanagement.com

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Marcus Ewing. Marcus is a Michigan native, host of the Average Conservationist podcast and founder of the Average Conservationist apparel brand-a 2% certified business. During the conversation, Marcus let's us in on his upbringing, how and why he started the apparel brand, and how he became the host of his podcast. They also talk about conservation and why it's the average person who drives the work being done nationwide.

To grab some Average Conservationist gear, visit: theaverageconservationist.com

To listen to the Average Conservationist podcast, visit: sportsmensnation.com

To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/ConserveTheWild

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Dan Lynch about a new approach to conservation education. Dan is a Wildlife Education Specialist and Deputy State Game Warden for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He has spent his life trapping, hunting, fishing, and camping and uses his position within the PGC to share that knowledge with the public. During the conversation, Jason and Dan cover how the Wildlife on WiFi program works, why it was started, and why wildlife education is part of the core mission of the PGC.

To learn more about Wildlife on WiFi, visit pgc.pa.gov

In today's episode, Jason talks with Susan Gallagher about wildlife rehabilitation. Susan is the chief naturalist at Carbon County Environmental Education Center, and a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. During the conversation, she shares her daily tasks, survival rates (which are higher than Jason expected), and what injuries she typically sees. Of course, she also shares some stories and information on rehabilitation centers throughout Pennsylvania.

To learn more about Carbon County Environmental Education Center, visit carboneec.org

To find a Pennsylvania Wildlife Rehabilitator near you, visit pawr.com

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Dr. Lincoln Larson and Torey Vayer about R3 efforts across the nation. Lincoln in an Associate Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and NC State where he has spent 15 years studying diversity in outdoor recreation, with an emphasis on the recruitment and retention of "non-traditional" hunters. Torey recently completed her Master's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology under the direction of Dr. Larson. Her research has focused on understanding and influencing college students hunting related beliefs and behaviors. During the conversation, we will talk about their research into the human dimensions of natural resources and science communication as well as how they play a part in hunting. Other topics covered include hunting's place in American society, changing demographics, and the untapped pool of potential hunters we have at universities.

You can check out Dr. Larson's work at the Larson Lab: faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu/lincolnlarson

You can connect with Torey on Twitter (@tuna_barracuda), Instagram (tunabarracudaproductions), and YouTube (TunaBarracuda Productions).