The Lee Rayburn Show

Hunters last year harvested 103,623 deer, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Regular guest and wildlife ecologist Scott Craven returns to share about this year’s fall deer hunt, preparing bird feeders for winter and more.

What’s better than finding an exciting new mystery to read? Finding out the book is part of a series! We talk with a mystery bookstore owner about some of her favorites.

Agatha Christie fans know that food plays an important part in her books. Our guest has created a new book that features 66 recipes inspired by the mysteries.

Sea ice is one way that scientists can learn about the effects of climate change. The Weather Guys are back to share about this year’s sea ice season. They’ll also fill us in on waterspouts and 75 years of the UW-Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.

Climate change is one of the most important challenges to humanity, says chemist and science enthusiast Bassam Shakhashiri. We invite you to share your thoughts on the issue. Plus, Bassam shares science experiments for Halloween and honors Carl Djerassi.

Learning about herbs is a lifelong journey. Our guest from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens talks about the upcoming Madison Herb Fair and the new Hmong community garden.

The pain of loss can be overwhelming and many people need help dealing with traumatic life-changing events. We talk with a counselor about how to find help and how to begin the healing process.

We talk with the author of the last book on our 2023 book club list. The novel tells the story of a blended family and how they deal with the death of the youngest member.

Given the chance and plenty of rotting produce, a female fruit fly can lay about 500 eggs . That makes for quick home infestation. Luckily, entomologist Phil Pellitteri is back to explain what to do if you find fruit flies in your home. He’ll also cover other fall invaders.

Part of being a responsible pet owner is keeping a dog or cat from straying too far from home. Veterinarian Dr. Bill Stork returns to share the options owners have for pet containment, plus what to know before installing an invisible fence.