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The Fresh Tracks crew, led by Marcus Hockett, keeps you in the know about what's happening in conservation. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Don't miss this weekly podcast covering the everything you need to know.
This week we are talking about a potential land swap in Nevada that could potentially cause the public to lose 150,000 acres of public land along with decreased access.
We have a pretty sweet Fishing Corner with Michael Parente.
The U.S. Fish Wildlife Service just announced that the Alexander Archipelago wolf was not warranted for listing under the endangered species act.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently confirmed that there is a new wolf pack in the state more than 200 miles from the nearest known pack that resides in the Northeast corner of the state.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation just released a list of grant funding in Oregon to benefit elk, blacktail, mule deer and along with other wildlife and improving hunting opportunity.
In Utah 3 domestic dogs were recently killed by mountain goats at a popular recreation area.
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This week Randy and Marcus are going to talk about the recent interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that has potentially led to funding being cut for hunter education and archery programs in schools.
In Montana three women were attacked by a river otter while floating the Jefferson river.
In Vail Colorado there is finally some closure on the long-term dispute over a proposed housing development on bighorn sheep winter range.
In Montana the Alliance for the Wild Rockies recently won a court case against the Lewis and Clark National forest over the effectiveness or closed roads and their impacts to grizzly bears.
In Arizona, President Biden recently designated a new national monument on either side of Grand Canyon National Park totaling over a million acres.
The National Elk Refuge is seeking public comments to update their bison and elk management plan.
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This week we’re going to do a deeper dive on Grizzly Bears. Talk about recent attacks, and the increasing frequency we’ve been running into them.
In Nevada, feral horses are in the headlines again after animal advocacy groups are mad about the conditions in which horses are gathered on public land.
We continue to see changes for the 2023 hunting seasons as state game agencies account for the toll last winter took on wildlife populations. Recently, both North Dakota and Montana just announced tag reductions.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation just detailed how over 10.7 million dollars will be spent in Wyoming on wildlife and habitat projects.
The Wildlife Society bulletin recently published an article talking about how there is shifting attitudes within it’s membership base, particularly with the role of hunting and trapping.
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This week we’ve got a little of news, but then we’re diving into Montana’s Elk Management plan and Randy tells us how to get involved and be a part of the process. The the last time the elk management plan was updated was 2005! So it might be awhile before we get to weigh in again.
In Minnesota the Department of Natural Resources Commission recently finalized banning the use of lead ammo on 56 Science and Natural Areas as well as a few State Parks that offer special hunting opportunities.
In Wyoming we have an update on the on-going corner crossing saga, with some new information potentially stopping the appeal.
In Montana a grizzly bear was recently photographed in the Pryor mountains which is the first time one has been confirmed being there in well over 100 years.
Also In Montana the Trust for Public land, MKH Montana and the Lolo National Forest worked together recently to permanently protect nearly 6000 acres of land in the northwest part of the state. This brings the total acreage close to 26,000 acres of land being added to the Lolo National forest in the last three years.
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This week we’re diving deep into migration barriers, some new science coming out showing how to identify migration barriers and how removing old fence can make a big difference.
But before we get into that we get a little update on some Montana fishing, everything from cutthroat to largemouth bass as well as a quick sheep scouting update.
A rain derailed and collapsed a bridge into the Yellowstone River spilling an estimated 500,000 pounds of liquid asphalt into the water.
In Montana recreation users will now be required to purchase a conservation license if they utilize a Fishing Access Site.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wrote an interesting op-ed in which they talk about fixing the “Cottonwood Decision”
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Well ruining might be a little extreme... but there is no doubt that advancements in technology can increase hunter success and lead to less opportunity over time. This will be the topic for this week's deeper dive.
A brief recap of some weekend fishing where Michael caught some big walleye and trout.
Oregon House Bill 3086 has passed both the house and the senate and is currently waiting to be signed into law.
The U.S. Fish Wildlife Service recently announced new hunting opportunities on three wildlife refuges while simultaneously announcing a lead tackle and ammunition ban on multiple refuges.
The Wildlife Society examined two separate studies in New Mexico that are trying to determine what is causing low elk recruitment in the Southwest.
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing changes to non-resident waterfowl hunting regulations to improve the quality of hunting for Kansas residents.
We then Dive deep into how changes in technology drive hunting regulation changes or affect the amount of opportunity hunters have in the field.
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We have a quick recap of some weekend bighorn sheep scouting which is proving to be a fun but tough experience.
A few news headlines including the Nevada's latest reports on the decline of mule deer and bighorn sheep.
Chronic wasting disease has now been confirmed in a road killed deer in Florida adding to the list of states dealing with the spread of this terminal disease, but a new research project sheds some hopeful light on the future as they've realized certain genetic traits cause deer to be more susceptible than others.
Montana Fish Wildlife and parks held their June commission meeting in which they announced hunting access being provided on over one million acres for the 2023 season. Some critics however have some reservations about what the public hunter has to give up in order to pay for this access.
For the deeper dive we discuss the changing cultures within several state's fish and wildlife commissions, how some are starting to stray away from the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and questing whether or not hunters are still needed in some scenarios.
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This week for the deeper dive we talk a little bighorn sheep scouting, hear about Michael and Jace's recent bear hunt and Blake's progress on bird dog training.
Michael also gives us the lowdown in the fishing corner recapping a little walleye outing along with improving trout conditions.
For news we find that Oklahoma finally confirmed their wild deer to test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Commission has drafted a new policy that appears to be less friendly to hunters.
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The Bureau of Land Management announced a 161 million dollar investment into the nations public lands that covers 11 western states and 21 different landscape level projects.
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This week we’re talking about a few recent headlines concerning public land and public access.
We give a quick update from a weekend of paddlefish fishing along with picking up a few catfish.
For news we have updates on the Wyoming corner crossing case and how Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks reacted to the ruling of the case.
An update on the Colorado court case concerning an angler suing a private landowner in hopes to improve public water access in the state and potential change stream access laws.
Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Wild and Montana Association of Counties are suing in an attempt to let lawmakers vote to override Governor Greg Gianforte’s veto of SB 422.
Waterfowl hunting has been suspended at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge due to staffing shortages.
Ticks may be a disease vector for Chronic Wasting disease, a new research study finds.
For the Deeper Dive we discuss the recent announcement of a potential change to Federal Land leasing that would put conservation organizations on a level playing field for bidding on leases such as oil, gas, wind, solar, and cattle grazing. We also touch on the new ruling where the EPA no longer has jurisdiction over certain waters.
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Randy Gives an update on what the crew has been up to. Michael has a fishing report from Fort Peck. Marcus is back from his bear hunt and Randy gives some news updates. This week for the deeper dive, the crew discusses the recent ruling in the Wyoming corner crossing case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Randy Newberg gives an update on his Black Bear hunt in Alaska! A man mistakenly kills a grizzly bear thinking it was a black bear in Wyoming... Marcus and Kara are digging up clams and catching crabs with their friends! And Michael is fishing during spring runoff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This is the last episode for the foreseeable future. Hunting season is starting for us, and we won't have time for the weekly show.
We catch up with Michael in the Ohio edition of the fishing corner and jump into a few news items.
The Center for Biological Diversity and some other animal welfare groups filed a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting to disqualify Montana and Idaho from receiving Pittman-Robertson funding because of their aggressive approach to wolf management.
At Utah Lake, The company, Lake Restoration Solutions, is planning a huge project to create 18,000 acres of artificial islands for real estate development. The company claims it will also improve the lake's health, but many scientists argue otherwise.
The Montana Citizens' Elk Management Collation is holding a symposium in Bozeman on August 13th to talk about ways people can influence elk management in the state.
For the deeper dive this week, Michael and Randy join in to talk about all of the hunts and stories we have lined up for this fall. It should be a great season.
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Another busy week for the Fresh Tracks crew as we gear up for the upcoming season.
Michael has been getting some great dry fly action fishing the last couple of weeks and fills us in at the fishing corner.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation released a film on the Minam River Project in which they are working towards opening up over 15,000 acres of land in prime elk country.
Idaho's Game and Fish Commission decided to open up a preserve after being closed to sportsmen access for 85 years.
Arizona released more information on how the Over-The-Counter archery deer tags will work this year with the new mandatory reporting and harvest quotas.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department released their Annual Habitat Plan Report, which shows who's putting money to cool causes and where fish and wildlife habitat is being improved.
For this week's deeper dive, Randy is fired up! We discuss the American Prairie Reserve as it has recently been in the headlines because of the approval of a grazing lease on 63,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management allotment. It has been a contentious issue in Montana, but Randy shares his thoughts in a segment that will ruffle a few feathers!
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It's a busy week for the crew, finishing up edits from last season while prepping for the next hunting season.
Wolves, being the charismatic megafauna they are, often pop up in national and hunting-related news feeds. They often gain so much attention for very different reasons depending on the audience.
A recent article in Frontiers in Conservation Science reviewed numerous scientific articles and found that many of the extreme stories about wolves are drastically overstated.
The Federal Subsistence Board also voted to close two Dall sheep units to hunters this week for the next two years.
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This week we have a crew update, saying farewell and good luck to several employees. We have a sneak peak in to the recent AnyFin Goes episodes currently in production.
We touch on the draft wolf management plan that Minnesota has put out for public comment, talking about the thin line Department of Natural Resources has to walk with hunting and trapping as they've had a rocky road in the past with Endangered Species Act.
We give an update on the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle, detailing the total money raised for Arizona's wildlife and habitat.
We have brief update on the RETURN Act that seeks to repeal the Pittman Robertson Act the expense of funding for our game species.
We touch on Montana's Elk Advisory Group's newest recommendation to implement a "choose your weapon type of season" which transitions into this week's deeper dive where Randy chimes into give us the synopsis on the various elk management strategies in the western states.
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This week we get the crew fishing update from the 4th of July weekend.
We learn about the funding of the Northern Plains Grassland Project and talk through where the money comes from.
We look into the current status of wildfires throughout the United States this summer and ponder the potential consequences to wildlife.
For the deeper dive we discuss Andrew Clyde’s newly introduced "RETURN Act" to repeal the Pittman-Robertson Act. He and 53 co-sponsors somehow decided this is a good idea, despite being opposed by both the NSSF and the NRA.
We also look into the history of the P.R. Act and talk about how similar Backpack tax was proposed but quickly shut down by the outdoor industry.
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In this episode, we catch up with the crew who's been out fishing quite a bit in the last couple of weeks.
News items this week include North Carolina elk and wildlife crossings. Turns out people really like elk back east too and are trying to help with connectivity across busy roadways.
A new study was recently published looking into the effects of wind turbines on bats and the cascading effects of removing bats from an ecosystem.
A bill was recently introduced attempting to repeal the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Act which is a horrible idea.
For the deeper dive, Randy talks about the recent appeal the Wyoming Governor filed to try to halt the Bureau of Land Management acquisition in Wyoming that would open up nearly 75,000 acres of previously inaccessible land, along with 8.8 miles of river frontage.
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This was the last week of bear hunting for the crew this spring. So we get a quick glimpse of Randy and Marcus’ end-of-the-season efforts. Congratulations to Paul Kemper for getting married to Jordanne! Michael gives us the update on the rivers and the crazy floods that hit this week. We talk about the Vail Bighorn Sheep Initiative and their issues with Vail Resort trying to develop in important winter range. Good news with the Recovering Americas Wildlife Act passing the House, hopefully the momentum continues.
We discuss the proposed regulation changes that would open up 54,000 acres to additional hunting and fishing opportunities on National Wildlife Refuge lands and waters, but also along with these changes comes reduced use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle.
For the deeper dive, Randy fills us in on what’s going on within the Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce and the proposed change of reducing non-resident DIY elk hunters down to 5% of the available tags while creating a subsidy for WY outfitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we recap a recent paddlefish trip, catch up on Michael's fishing corner, talk about Dale filming the Warriors and Quiet Waters Hunt For a Purpose Program as well as wishing Dale luck on his future endeavors. Topics discussed include over 40,000 acres of newly accessible land for hunting and fishing in Wyoming, recent bills moving forward on firearms and ammunition, wolves causing the death of 143 domestic sheep in Idaho, and learn about a recent study looking into the correlation between elk hoof disease and asymmetrical antlers. For the deeper dive, CEO of Warriors and Quiet Waters, Brian Gilman breaks down the WHY of the foundation and how they provide healing experiences for post 9/11 combat veterans in the outdoors. Email us weekly@freshtracks.tv https://warriorsandquietwaters.org/ https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/a-common-sense-proposal-that-will-piss-off-both-sides.313408/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we recap the crew's week, which included chasing bears, turkeys and fish. Recent news includes discussion of a new pilot project in Wyoming for conserving private lands along migration corridors. Talking about about another error made by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks where 1200 tags were accidentally sent out to non-residents. A new update on the United Property Owners of Montana lawsuit over elk management in Montana. A new portal to nominate parcels Bureau of Land Management Land that has access issues, and discussing the new changes that are incentivizing green energy development on public land. Email us weekly@freshtracks.tv BLM Portal for Nominating Land with Access Issues https://blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=48320cf8a0f14f89ac01cc05299365fd Casey Underwood Art https://caseyunderwood.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we eat mountain goat tamales that were delicious. We talk about winter ticks and moose and how 90% of calves in a recent study were killed by ticks. We also look into some recent changes with Mexican wolf recovery and recap a presentation that tells the full story of how we got to the current status of wolves in the southwest.
Randy joins in to do a deeper dive on ideas in which Montana can work towards fixing elk management in the state. It's a complicated mix of stakeholders who are very passionate about elk and how they affect their lifestyles.
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We missed last week as we were out bear hunting, but we catch up on some of the crew's stories and catch Michael Parente's fishing report.
News on Wyoming Migration Initiative tells the story of a mule deer's migration and encountering barriers. Bird flu sweeping across the country and now infecting wild turkeys, foxes, and a human. Bill to ban lead ammunition on U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Land.
In this week's deeper dive we are back on the topic of "bulls for billionaires" as there is a new lawsuit against Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks trying to eliminate limited entry elk permits and issue general tags in hunting districts over objective.
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The Fresh Tracks crew was spread out all over last week. We get Randy Newberg's beaver trapping report, Dale Evan's turkey hunting report, and Michael Parente's fishing report.
We touch on a few headlines including the passage of the MAPLand Act, the Forest Service's new Wildfire Crisis Strategy, and changes to Arizona's over-the-counter archery deer regulations.
For the deeper dive, Randy talks about the recent court case in Wyoming where four hunters were found not guilty of criminal trespass in regards to using a stepladder to cross from one corner of public land to another.
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This week we recap some turkey hunts, Michael Parente shares the fishing report, and we get a sneak peek at Randy's trip back to Minnesota where he is currently filming his friends on a beaver trapping expedition.
We touch on the recent denial of the petition to ban black bear hunting in California, hear about a new RMEF land acquisition in Oregon on the Siuslaw National Forest, and ponder what's happening to our wildlife in spring blizzards.
We are absent a deeper dive this week because we are out filming AnyFin Goes along with beaver trapping.
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Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv Marcus is back from a week of vacationing and chasing turkeys with his dad. Michael is up to 56 days of fishing now and this week's office lunch consists of carnita style turkey tacos. News this week includes:
Desert bighorn predation via mountain lions potentially being affected by fire suppression.
Clarification from the Forest Service on where E-Bikes are allowed.
Selling federal public land for housing developments.
Montana's glitch in the deer and elk draw.
For the deeper dive Randy and Marcus discuss the closure of millions of acres of land to non-subsistence hunters in Alaska and talk about how ANILCA (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act) came to be and how it dictates federal laws of wild game hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Marcus did some wildlife watching. Matthew caught a chinook salmon on the Oregon coast. Dale, Randy, and Beau helped out with a new project that Warriors and Quiet Waters has teaching combat veterans how to archery elk hunt.
We talk about Beau's new Divide Series Tents, the no-net loss bill in Georgia, the Crazy Mountain land access case, and a new study on wolf dynamics and the effects of hunting and trapping wolves.
For a deeper dive, Michael Parente talks about how invasive species rule Montana's fisheries, the weird world of fishing culture, and how we are trying to tell some of these stories through the series AnyFin Goes.
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Happy April, everyone! It looks like spring, and the crew is getting excited! Shed antler hunting, buying a "new" jet boat, and razor clamming were on the docket this week.
We talk about a new public property in Tennessee with some excellent elk habitat. We talk about corner crossing in Wyoming, killing big bucks to reduce CWD, and how the drought in Utah affects the available deer tags for the 2022 Utah general deer season.
For a deeper dive, we look into the Land and Water Conservation Fund and explore how the $900 million could be used to gain more access for hunting!
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In this episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, Marcus Hockett catches up on what's happening with the crew. Marcus and Michael get their tooth age data back from their Alaksa bears. This week's office lunch consists of some mountain lion tacos cooked up by Dale Evans.
This week, Jonathan Spear is the guest to discuss the recent cancelation of the spring bear hunt in Washington and the movement to cancel predator hunting in general. Jonathan is a relatively new hunter that has been intrigued by bear hunting and discusses some potential reasoning for the public's attitude and tolerance towards bear hunting.
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We have a few Fresh Tracks crew updates and some recent changes on hunting-related bills. Randy and Marcus dive deep into good news, talking about some animal trap and transplant stories that shaped the current status of how we have abundant wildlife throughout North America today.
Without the foresight of past wildlife managers, our landscape could look very different. We are pretty lucky to have the wildlife and hunting opportunities that we do, but there is always more work to do!
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This week, Randy is out of the office, so we have a fill-in guest, Paul Kemper, to talk about sage-grouse farming in Wyoming and the legislative process. Marcus tells the story of the recent lake trout fishing trip; the crew eats some fresh snacks and more!
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While the Fresh Tracks crew made another episode of Any Fin Goes, Marcus put together the fifth episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly from the hard water. He's sharing a few recent news headlines and giving you all the updates on some of the things we have going on around the office.
For the deeper dive discussion this week, Randy and Marcus talk about Market Hunting and wildlife utilization. Randy brings up how we've gotten to where we are today from when these conversations started in the 1800s. Marcus discusses how shed antler hunting affects the pressure on wildlife after harsh winters. Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week the Fresh Tracks crew was a bit spread out across the west, but we still managed to whip together the fourth episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, relaying a few recent headlines and giving updates on some of the fun things we got to do. For their deeper dive, Randy and Marcus discuss Chronic Wasting Disease and how new research suggests that managing herds at lower densities and younger age classes could be better for the overall herd health. Randy struggles with this news as he is accustomed to healthy deer herds composed of diverse age structures.
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Marcus Hockett and Randy Newberg discuss the recent re-listing of Grey wolves under the Endangered Species Act. Marcus runs through conservation and sportsman's issues and gives us an update on upcoming content.
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The second-ever episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly! This week we catch up with the crew and see what's going on in the office. We hear some feel-good news stories from the elk woods and touch on some headlines that may affect you as a hunter.
Marcus and Randy dive deep into the Public Trust Doctrine and talk about how trusts work and how Randy's expertise of trusts in the financial world helps him understand those in the wildlife world.
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Fresh Tracks Weekly is a new series where we give a weekly update and share any news that we find intriguing as hunters. This week, we are releasing some exciting content and talking about where the science goes within wildlife management.
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