For some, the Urushiol oil found in Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Sumac can be completely debilitating. Given that it doesn't exist in England at all, Robin quickly built up a pretty decent sensitivity to this irritating member of the wilderness family. In this episode he shares some of the most effective techniques for mitigating Poison Oak while out in the field.

Here is the mentioned youtube video that changed everything

If you have any suggestions we'd love to hear them! Send a voice message to The Wild dispatch on Instagram and it might even make it onto the airwaves.

In this Field Notes Episode, Robin follows Jason through day 1 of bowhunting elk in the Colorado mountains. Amongst the many miles and close encounters, they find time to share stories over a few snacks. Warning: some snacks may come with a very unsavory nickname. All food in this episode came prepared by podcasting legend and well-loved ‘Camp Mom’ Michael Scrogan of The Hunting Stories Podcast. There’s even a surprise appearance from another hunter who goes by the name Jeremy.

Thanks again to Jason, Michael and Jeremy for a fantastic adventure!

Dana Anderson is a hugger, but that's not the only way he's kept life's bubbles from ever going flat. Arguably the funnest person to know, Wild Mountain Man Dan got his nickname for a reason, and we're going to find out here today. From wilderness techniques, lessons about community, and even a run-in or two with the law, Dana shares some truly wild stories in this episode.

A huge thank you to Dana for sharing his time with us today!

Give him a follow on Instagram and Facebook, and find him at a wild skills gathering - he's likely to be there.

In this episode, Robin shares how square breathing helped him successfully arrow two fallow deer in just sixty seconds. The technique he demonstrates in this episode is one of the tools that helped him swing that day's result from failure to double-success.

In this episode, Robin tells us about the time that square breathing helped him successfully arrow two fallow deer in just sixty seconds. It was this technique that helped him swing the day's result from failure to double success.

From the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the arid environment of Lincoln County, Nevada, John Anderson has spent his life completely immersed in nature. Awarded Nevada Game Warden of the year – Unsurprisingly, John has a bunch of great stories for us today. While many involve him chasing down the bad guys, you might be surprised to learn he wasn't always exactly on the right side of the law himself...

A huge thank you again to John for sharing his time and stories with us today. And thanks to his Dad for making the introduction.

You can watch John on 'Nevada Wild' available on Animal Planet - the season finale airs Tuesday Jan 6 at 9pm EST
Learn how to become a game warden at gamewarden.org

Episode Summary:

The conversation covers the role of a game warden, the influence of a rural upbringing on career choice, the training and career transition process, the balance between work and hunting, childhood adventures and mischief, the regulation of recreation and freedom, the father's transition and poaching, and the game warden's role and escalations. The conversation delves into the ethical considerations in wildlife management, the use of technology in wildlife crime investigation, the human role in ecosystem management, and the significance of hunting and wildlife management. It also explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by game wardens in their line of work. The conversation covers a range of topics including hunting experiences, wildlife forensics, forensic analysis, wildlife relocation, muzzleloader hunting, search and rescue operations, TV show impact, advice for aspiring game wardens, and TV show schedule and availability. The discussion provides insights into the diverse responsibilities and experiences of a game warden, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation, forensic analysis, and community involvement.

Chapters

00:00 The Role of a Game Warden

10:35 Balancing Work and Hunting

16:37 Regulating Recreation and Freedom

22:26 Ethical Considerations in Wildlife Management

42:43 Hunting Experience and Wildlife Forensics

48:25 Wildlife Relocation and Conservation Efforts

01:01:36 Search and Rescue Operations and Missing Persons Cases

01:14:14 Advice for Aspiring Game Wardens

Part 2) A 2-minute exercise that reduces stress, calms nerves, and increases focus at times when you need it most. That might be on a mountain or ocean, in the bush...even if you hate your boss at work.

Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays.

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Part 1) A brief explanation of this quick breathing exercise and its benefits before the actual exercise in the next episode.

Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays.

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This is the setup before a two-parter coming out midweek (out Thursday Jan 1st)

Happy New Year everybody! In this episode, Robin takes a break from simultaneously seeking both bears and mushrooms to give a quick update. The TLDR is: On top of the normal programming involving chats with the world's wildest people, on occasional Thursdays, there will be a series of mini-episodes offering tools and exercises you can lean on whenever needed.

Thanks again for another great year - onto the next one!

Happy holidays everyone! In this festive episode, we turn the tables on our normal format and let two of The Wild Dispatch's biggest (and youngest) fans Interview Robin. Joel and Harry finally get to ask everything they've ever wondered about for the past couple of years. But will they be able to remember their questions with excitement bubbling faster than a Mentos & Diet Coke fountain.

A big thank you again to Harry and Joel Methley for doing such a fantastic job of hosting their first-ever podcast. This one has big laughs, thought-provoking questions, and even a few not-so-rude jokes too!

And a big thanks to Callum for being a good friend and a very generous host, and for making the best snacks a hunting partner could ever wish for ;) 

Check out Callum's Instagram @Kuduhunt on Instagram

Here's the live safari Youtube we chatted about in the episode.

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