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The Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, with its host Michael Cravens, brings you the stories of wildlife, wild places, and those people who value them the most. From hunting and angling to birding and gardening, we‘ll keep you informed of issues, events, and activities from around the beautiful and diverse state of Arizona. Since 1923, Arizona Wildlife Federation has united Arizonans and decision makers around science-based solutions to conserve our state’s wildlife, wildlife habitat, and public lands for generations to come.
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
The Records of Arizona Big Game is the oldest running state record book in our nation. Its pages are filled with records, data, and amazing stories going back to 1970! Find out why this exceptional book belongs on the bookshelf of every hunter and wildlife enthusiast in Arizona in this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast.
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Join us in "streaming" this conversation with Alicia Marrs, Director of Western Water for the National Wildlife Federation. You'll learn about Low Tech Process Based Restoration (LTPBR), which is a very practical, hands-on technique for improving degraded watersheds using natural materials to slow the flow of water. LTPBR helps restore habitats by reducing erosion, increasing infiltration, and restoring natural wetland functions. A bonus of this conservation strategy is that it can actively involve volunteers, including kids and families, in the installation of these LTPBR structures.
You can reach out to Alicia Marrs directly at MarrsA@nwf.org
Find the National Wildlife Federation's Western Waters webpage at:
https://www.nwf.org/Northern-Rockies-and-Pacific-Region/Conservation/Western-Water
Website for Arizona Cross-Watershed Network:
https://www.azcrosswatershed.net/
Did you count the number of water related puns in this episode? If so, send the number of puns, along with the specific pun words to Trica at trica@azwildlife.org. The first person to submit all the correct responses will win a special prize! We'll announce the winner in a future episode (with permission of course). Have fun!
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Tyler Sladen is a falconer who specializes in the intense and complex art of chasing desert qual with pointers and a goshawk. Listen in as we talk about this and many other aspects of the rich endeavor of falconry.
https://www.instagram.com/quail_hawk/
https://www.facebook.com/tyler.sladen
https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/photos-falconry-quail-bird-dogs/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWp7XcPc1gg
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Fireflies are having a moment in Arizona! Given their association with, and reliance on, moist soils and riparian habitats, it's no wonder they are a species of special interest here in our mostly arid state. Join Trica and her guest, Rachel Laura, to hear about Arizona's fireflies and their amazing life histories. You'll also learn about ways you can get involved in the conservation of these amazing, bioluminescent beetles.
To learn more about AWF or to make a contribution go to: www.azwildlife.org/donate
To connect with our guest, Rachel Laura, for any questions or to get on her volunteer list for the next field season, you can email her at rlaura@arizona.edu
Friends of the Verde River, our Affiliate organization where Rachel works, also has volunteer opportunities, including Low Tech Process Based Restoration projects. You can find out about their volunteer opportunities at www.verderiver.org
To learn more about Firefly Atlas, including how to identify different firefly species and contribute information to their database, visit www.fireflyatlas.org
To find out when Tumacacori National Historical Park is offering their summer firefly tours, give them a call at 520-366-5060
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Listen in with Russell Kuhlman, of the Nevada Wildlife Federation, and I as we talk about the recent fight to keep the sale of our public lands out of the reconciliation bill and what you can expect going forward.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Listen in as we sit down with Wren House Brewing to learn all about this exciting project that incentivizes public land owners to engage with their representatives in the best way possible!
https://www.wrenhousebrewing.com/
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Join Trica as she chats with Annita Lucchesi, Program Manager for Artemis, the National Wildlife Federation's outdoor women's program. You'll hear all about resources, opportunities, access, and support for women in the outdoors. You'll also learn about "Storytelling for a Purpose" and "Grumpy Grandpas!" So tune in!
Find out more about Artemis:
Connect with Annita:
Connect with Artemis on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisSportswomen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemis_sportswomen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artemissportswomen
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Our public lands are facing greater threats than ever before. Listen in as we dig into the wild world of public lands policy with MeatEater’s Ryan Callaghan and learn all about why these lands are worth fighting for, current threats to them, and how you can help keep public lands in public hands.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Join host, Trica as she chats with Woniya Thibeault about Woniya's time on the Alone show, her book Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey, connecting with nature and "seeing with wild, more capable eyes," survival skills, the ethics and value of hunting, and about her upcoming online skills gathering.
For a special discount code to Woniya's current online skills gathering, listen to the podcast!
Connect with Woniya at:
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You can purchase Woniya's book Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey by clicking here
or listen to it via Audible.com!
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Credited with bringing many iconic North American species back from the brink of extinction and maintaining healthy and robust wildlife populations throughout our country, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has proven to be an astounding success. Still, there are politics and policies at play that threaten to dismantle this critical science based model of conservation in Arizona and beyond. Listen in while our guest, Chuck Podolak, tells us all about Conserve and Protect Arizona and the work that they do to fight against threats to our North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.