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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 Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Our public lands are the foundation of hunting, angling, and all outdoor recreation in Arizona and beyond. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is on the front lines fighting back against throes that wish to privatize and profit from them. Find out why I, and so many others, love this great conservation organization in this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with President and CEO, Land Tawney and Arizona Chair, Justin Nelson.
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona
https://www.saquailforever.com/
https://www.azflyshop.com/?v=e748b7c8fd06

Monday Feb 27, 2023
Addressing the Conservation Gap with HECHO
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
In this important episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, we sit down with Daniela Zavala and Max Trujillo of HECHO (Hispanics enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors) to talk about the why’s and how’s of connecting the different demographics in the sporting and outdoor recreation spaces for the betterment of wildlife, habitat, public lands, and people.

Monday Feb 13, 2023
FiredUp!
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Today's show is all about fire!
There is so much to learn in this episode that I don't even know where to start. How do these devastating wildfires get started? More importantly, how can we prevent them from starting in the first place? With that, why on earth is the Forest Service out there lighting some fires on purpose? Ever drive by a logging project and wonder what's going on? What's all that orange or blue paint is about?
Get the answers to these questions and many more on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with guests Alex Fischer of FiredUp Flagstaff and Matt McGrath, District Ranger, of the Forest Service.
https://www.azwildlife.org/
FiredUp Flagstaff: 928-421-2444
https://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Contemplations on Hunting with Ben O’Brien
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I sit down with Ben O'Brien as we chat about and dissect several aspects of hunting and some of the complexities that accompany it like taking children into the field, trophy hunting, predators, and the pros and cons of social media.
https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/wild-in-the-city
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Affiliate Spotlight - Trout Unlimited
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Trout Unlimited brings together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. Join me as I sit down with Jim Walker and Nate Rees of Trout Unlimited as we learn about the good work this organization does across our state and our nation.
https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/
http://www.saquailforever.com/

Monday Jan 02, 2023
Hands on Fly Fishing Instruction with Jim Strogen
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
If you’ve been curious about fly fishing, but just don’t know how to get started, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and learn how you can get hands-on and in-person instruction with one of Arizona’s premier fly fisherman, Jim Strogen.

Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Hunting the Mislabeled, Misunderstood, and Sometimes Mistreated Javelina
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Javelina are one of the most interesting, fun, and tasty animals running around Arizona. Listen in while I sit down with DJ Zor as we not only clear up some common misconceptions but also cover a lot of tips and techniques for hunting, processing, and cooking these magnificent animals.
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Waterfowl hunting in Arizona can be a bit of a mystery to many of our state's hunters. In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, Colin Shepherd, Area Chairman of Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited not only sheds some light on waterfowl hunting in our state but also tells us all about Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited, the good work that they do, and how you can get involved.
https://www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleDU/
https://arizonapredatorcallers.com/
https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network
https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/be-outdoors-arizona-open-house/

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Mary’s First Deer
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Most of us eat meat but few of us obtain it for ourselves. Taking to the field to kill and harvest your own meat can be an overwhelming and emotional endeavor for many. On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Podcast, we sit down with a new hunter who just harvested her first deer to explore the emotions and feelings that accompanied the experience.

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Water is an invaluable resource to all Americans and it’s a resource that demands protections. Listen in and learn all about water protections in Arizona and the United States, learn what’s at stake, and learn about the current threats to this precious resource that we all depend on.
https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/wild-in-the-city
Trout in the Classroom - Contact Jim Walker at James.L.Walker@cox.net