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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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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.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
In this episode, Trica chats with Chay Venrick, an outdoor ambassador who is totally fit to inspire.
Chay shares how she found inspiration and health in nature, changed her life, and began helping others find fitness and happiness through inclusive outdoor activities.
Follow Chay on Instagram - @easydoesithiking
Outdoor Afro - www.outdoorafro.org
Girl Trek - www.girltrek.org
Getting Closer Everyday - www.gettingclosereveryday.com
Start Today article: How 1 woman learned to control her anxious thoughts — and lost 100 inches - https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/woman-body-dysmorphia-anxiety-loses-100-inches-rcna166593
Email questions to Chay - easydoesithiking@gmail.com
Arizona Wildlife Federation - www.azwildlife.org
Colorado Wildlife Federation - www.coloradowildlife.org
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Listen in as we explore conservation on private land and learn all about Arizona’s Babbitt Ranches with our special guest Billy Cordasco.
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Join us on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast as we discuss all things fly fishing, kids, and a dynamic program that brings them together: The Mayfly Project.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Listen in as your host, Trica, chats with wildlife biologist, Cheryl Mollohan, to learn all about Bobcats in Tucson.
Be amazed with the results from this study of bobcats living along the urban/wildlands interface!
Learn more about Bobcats in Tucson here: https://bobcatsintucson.net/
Reach out to Cheryl or submit bobcats photos and sightings at bobcatsintucson@gmail.com
Remember to support AWF! Visit www.azwildlife.org/donate
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Join Trica for her first episode of the AWF podcast as she and her guests discuss the Desert Fence Busters, a collaborative group of conservation organizations and agencies who share the common mission of removing outdated barbed wire fencing from the landscape to enhance wildlife movement and safety.
Sign up for a Desert Fence Busters event:
https://volunteer.azgfd.gov/agency/detail/?agency_id=154137
Learn about the Friends of Ironwood Forest:
Here's more on the Desert Fence Busters:
Here's the Desert Fence Busters training video:
https://www.sonorandesert.org/fencebusters/#/
Additional questions? You can reach Scott at: ssprague@azgfd.gov or Dave at dave@ironwoodforest.org
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Arizona is a hotspot for reptile diversity in our nation. Like the iconic western diamond-backed rattlesnake, some species are well known, but others, like the little New Mexico ridged rattlesnake, are much more obscure. Listen in as we explore conservation and recovery efforts underway for one of Arizona’s most seldom encountered rattlesnakes!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Is non-lead ammunition effective for hunting? How does lead affect humans, birds of prey, and other wildlife? Why aren’t we all shooting non-lead ammo? Listen in and learn the answers to these questions and more with our guest, President and CEO of the Peregrine Fund, Chris Parish.