Brian Brooks, Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation, joins the guys to discuss Rep. Mike Simpson's plan to save salmon in the Pacific Northwest from extinction. They discuss: the history of salmon; the causes of salmon decline; the importance of the rivers for power and commerce; details of Rep. Simpson's plan to breach four dams along the lower Snake river; next steps; Brian's mountain; and more.  

This week Dave and Nephi sit down with Ike Eastman of Eastmans' Publishing along with special guest co-host and American Hero,  Kyle Lamb. In this episode, they discuss Hunting Outfitters as they hang in the balance and what the future may hold based on current events and policy. 

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Guest Bios: Ike Eastman - President of Eastmans’ Publishing and oversees the daily operations of Eastmans’ Hunting TV, Eastmans’ Hunting and Bowhunting Journals, and Eastmans’ Live Events including the Trophy Deer Tour.

Kyle Lamb - Sergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb spent over 21 years in the United States Army, with over 15 of that in 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force, The Unit, CAG, Task Force Green - whose members, along with SEAL Team 6, are sworn to silence on details of their existence - If you meet someone who served in “The Unit” they won’t volunteer that information, they are the “quiet professionals” and their Unit remains “Black”, unknown to the general public). He participated in Desert Storm, Bosnia, Iraq, and the battle made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down in Mogadishu, Somalia. SGM Lamb has received numerous awards and decorations. SGM Lamb is the Founder and President of Viking Tactics. SGM Lamb also appears on several Sportsman Channel TV Shows and has several books.

Teasing Next Weeks Episode and discussing the 5 things you ought to know!

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Representative Cyrus Western’s Baby got a name… Wyoming House Bill 122-Hunting and Fishing Access- reliable funding

Montana SB 143- Updates Significant Bill Change when it comes to big game tag allocation and draws.

Kansas Open Fields Doctrine- Wardens being able to go onto private land to check you. May want to check this one out.

Utah House Bill 0295- Wildlife Modifications- Baiting Big Game, Trail Cam Rules & Regulations.

Wyoming Game & Fish’s interesting response to the Biden admin’s temporary halt of oil and gas leasing on federal public lands.

Wisconsin Sturgeon Caviar Sting Update

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This week your hosts Nephi Cole, Mike McGrady, and Dave Willms sit down and talk with Wyoming Representative Cyrus Western to discuss a new piece of legislature aimed at providing reliable funding for hunting and fishing access in Wyoming. 

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Bills Discussed

WY HB 0122- Hunting and Fishing Access-Reliable Funding

Your Mountain Podcast is produced by Ben Paige.

This week, Dave Willms, Mike McGrady and Nephi Cole give you a look into some of the legislation that all hunters & anglers should be following in the early days of 2021. 

Bills Discussed in this Episode Allowing Firearms on Campus

Wyoming Bill Senate File 0067-Repeal Gun Free Zones 

Montana House Bill 102- Generally Revising Gun Laws

Anti 2A Infringement Acts

Discussed in multiple states right now. Is your state one of them? Let us know.

Guaranteed Permits for Outfitters in Montana

Montana Senate Bill 143- Generally Revise laws re Class B-10 and Class B-11

Banning Trapping on Public Lands

New Mexico Senate Bill 32- Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act

Blue Law Changes (Sunday Hunting)

Maryland House Bill 225

California Bear Hunting Ban (Pulled)

California SB 252

Simpson's Salmon 

https://simpson.house.gov/salmon/

Missouri- Right to Hunt and Fish

Missouri House Joint Resolution 23

Wyoming Stamps for Access Easement

WY- Hunting and Fishing Access Funding (Next Week)

Oklahoma Bigfoot Hunting

OK- Bigfoot Harvest Season Proposal

Your Mountain Podcast edited and produced by Ben Paige.

Dave opens the podcast by correcting a couple errors from last week's episode. Then Nephi and Dave discuss how the wildlife law system works from cradle to grave and back to the cradle again. Topics discussed include: clarifying a MeatEater episode on possession limits; what's worse-wanton waste or trespass; what happens if wardens and prosecutors miss the intent of the law; when a legislature might get involved after a wildlife violation, and more.

Dave and Nephi explore President Biden's executive orders that (1) direct the Secretary of Interior to pause oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, and (2) direct his agencies to chart a path to conserve and restore 30% of lands and waters by 2030. Controversy abounds, but is the sky really falling? Tune in to find out!  

Nephi drops a big surprise on Dave and Mike; the guys provide an update on the Herrera v. Wyoming (tribal hunting rights) case; and then it's everything you wanted to know about corner crossing. The guys discuss: the history of checkerboard lands; legally inaccessible public lands; corner crossing laws/enforcement around the West; and ideas to generate more access opportunities for hunters and anglers. You won't want to skip any of this episode!

Dave and Nephi discuss a new decision involving grizzly bears, and then dive deeper into lifetime hunting and fishing licenses than any normal person should. They discuss pros and cons of the licenses for hunters and wildlife agencies, and then dive into a recent controversy in Arkansas over what activities are covered by a lifetime license. Support the podcast by tuning in, and sharing with your networks!

The guys are glad 2020 is over, and are excited to continue delivering great content in 2021. In this episode, Dave tells a recent elk hunting story, Nephi provides cold weather firearm advice (and starts conspiracy theories), Mike asks for Nephi's Parler handle, the guys tease some of the topics they will cover in 2021 and then solicit listener ideas. Listen then weigh in!