Old Man Johnson makes his first appearance and lets us know how he really feels about the return of the Gray wolf to the lower 48. Stephanne and Daryl unpack his comments to set the record straight on a few things that are often misquoted and misunderstood about Gray wolves.

Stephanne and Daryl lay the final groundwork of why Old Man Johnson can't be trusted. Besides humans being incapable of predicting all intended outcomes in nature, many folks have a hrad time understanding "science." The final stage is set before we dive into some legends, lore, and misunderstandings.

Yes, we know that deer looks hungry... but should you feed it? Daryl and Stephanne delve into the good and bad of feeding wildlife. Even some of those unintended consequences that you may not think about.

In this episode of the Wildlife for You podcast, hosts Daryl Ratajczak and Stephanne Payne discuss the reboot of their podcast after a four-year hiatus. They emphasize the importance of addressing misinformation in wildlife. The conversation delves into the science of hibernation, the differences between true hibernation and torpor, and the common myths surrounding bear behavior. The hosts aim to educate listeners and debunk falsehoods while fostering a love for wildlife and conservation.

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Al... a big ol' Russian boar in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park spurs a discussion on not only pigs in the Park, but pigs in America.

The hardest lesson I learned was finding out my dad didn't really know everything there was to know about wildlife. In fact, he got a whole lot wrong! Daryl and Meg discuss some of those things they heard as kids and explain the truth about what is really going on.