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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.
Episodes
Monday Nov 18, 2024
The Mayfly Project
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
Bobcats in Tucson
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
Desert Fence Busters
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Busters, a collaborative group of conservation organizations and agencies who share the common mission of removing outdated barbed wire fencing from the landscape to enhance wildlife movement and safety.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
Conservation and Recovery of the New Mexico Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake
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
Making the Switch
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.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
September Doves
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
September 1st is a highly anticipated date here in Arizona as well as across our nation. Hunters young and old look forward to fast action wing shooting and dove poppers sizzling on the grill! From scouting, to gear, to processing and cooking, learn all about this fun method of grocery shopping on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast.
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona_events
Monday Jul 15, 2024
AZ Milkweeds for Monarchs
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Are monarch butterflies imperiled? Where do monarchs overwinter? Can you grow milkweeds in your garden? Where can you buy milkweeds? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast!
https://www.azwildlife.org/
https://in.nau.edu/greenhouse/projects-and-activities/milkweeds-for-monarchs
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Affiliate Spotlight: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
From the natural history of bighorn sheep in Arizona to the efforts to keep them on the landscape today, learn all about these amazing animals, hunting for them, and their conservation on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast.
https://www.azwildlife.org/
https://adbss.org/
Monday Jun 03, 2024
The Upper Verde River: A Wild and Scenic River
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
The upper Verde River isn’t only a valuable resource to those that enjoy recreating on Arizona’s public lands and waters, it’s also the home and habitat to countless species of wildlife including several that are threatened and endangered. In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, learn all about this amazing river and the effort to designate it as Wild and Scenic.
https://www.azwildlife.org/
https://www.americanrivers.org/the-upper-verde-river-a-wild-and-scenic-river/
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Mearns, or Montezuma, quail are a little bird with a big game reputation in the sporting community. Listen in as one of Arizona’s premier upland guides gives his perspectives on Mearns quail management and conservation.