In this episode (079) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined with Brian Call of Gritty Bowmen and the "Deer Master," Jim Heffelfinger, Wildlife Science Coordinator of Arizona Game and Fish and also the coordinator of the multi-state western Mule Deer Initiative.  Recorded on a Coues Deer hunt in Southern Arizona, the topics covered are deer-centric, adding in lots of discussion of other food we are chasing; javelina, Mearn's quail, jackrabbits, coatimundi, with Jim adding a lot of science to each topic.  Jim is also a youth hunting mentor leader, prolific writer, and known for his cooking talents.
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EP079: Getting Gritty in Arizona with Jim Heffelfinger

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In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy visits with Ashley Nichole Lewis, a well know angler, guide, historian, and fishing personality to talk all things related to salmon and conservation issues for the Quinault Indian Nation, known as "The Salmon People." Topics covered include learning to fish from her mother, having to hide from being an indigenous woman, her journey to be a fishing guide, conservation as indigenous people, the Boldt decision, obtaining a PhD in indigenous studies, being deliberately uncomfortable, and many more fascinating tangents.
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Ashley Nichole Lewis and the "Salmon People" | Episode 240

Randy shares the mic with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. The conversation focuses on the Colorado ballot initiative and how it is being used to widen bans on hunting. Additional topics cover using a 501(c)(4) organization to represent hunters in political fights, getting every hunter to vote, how to message to non-hunters, Randy's challenge to all non-residents who apply in CO, and a lot of other timely topics related to attacks on hunting and wildlife management.
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Hunting Ban in Colorado | Episode 239

Randy shares a mic with return guest Heather Douville, and her father, Mike. Mike shares his experiences of growing up in a Tlingit village before Southeast Alaska developed to the levels seen today. Topics include Mike's lifetime of fishing, hunting, and trapping, for his livelihood, to include deer, halibut, shellfish, salmon, seals, sea otters and perspectives on the Marine Mammal Protection Act and using the landscape sustainably for food.
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Alaskan Subsistence Life with Mike & Heather | Episode 238

In this episode (#237) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by three members of the Montana Wild Sheep Foundation; Ty Stubblefield, Jack Atcheson, and Kurt Alt. Topics covered include putting more sheep on the mountain, learning from successes and failures, how to increase your odds of drawing a sheep tag, some sheep hunting stories, and a lot of banter from the 2024 Wild Sheep Show in Reno.
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Wild Sheep Conservation; A State-Based Perspective | Episode 237

In this episode of Leupold's Fresh Tracks, Randy talks with Brandon and Nate of GOHUNT about the big changes for non-resident hunters in 2024. Topics covered include Wyoming fee increases and new GENERAL elk units, AZ and WY deadlines, how to prioritize and get the tag you want, how much opportunity exists if you want it, having realistic expectations, and a lot of other nuggets to help you go hunting in 2024.
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EP079: Getting Gritty in Arizona with Jim Heffelfinger

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