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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 Jan 29, 2024
Exploring Narratives Around Hunting Bans
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Join us as we dive into the complex and sometimes controversial topic of hunting bans with our guest John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife.
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Traditional Archery and Living Life to its Fullest with Greg Munther
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Why would anyone want to limit themselves by turning their backs on modern technology in hunting equipment? Find out on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with traditional bowhunter and conservationist, Greg Munther.
https://azwildlife.org/

Monday Dec 25, 2023
Affiliate Spotlight: Quail Hunting and Quail Conservation with Quail Forever
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
It’s wintertime in Arizona and for many that means one thing, quail hunting!
In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I get to sit down with Brian Lathrop from Valley of the Sun Quail Forever and Jim Littlejohn from Southern Arizona Quail Forever and talk all about quail hunting and quail conservation. Listen in and learn all about chasing these amazing little birds and the great conservation work that these valuable organizations do.
https://www.saquailforever.com/

Monday Dec 11, 2023
Arizona’s Waters Post Sackett v. EPA with Chuck Podolak
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Arizona's waters are vital to our wildlife and our quality of life. Listen in and learn what's in store for our state’s waters and water policy following the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court case with Chuck Podolak, Director of the Arizona Water Infrastructure Finance Authority.
https://azwildlife.org/

Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
While fall in Arizona is great for a multitude of outdoor activities, fishing should have a prominent place near the top of the list. Listen in and learn all about Arizona’s ample fishing opportunities. From bluegill in your local community lake, to giant flathead catfish, to trophy bass and trout, we cover them all in this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast.

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Arizona’s Wildlife Migrations, Corridors, and Crossings
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
We are blessed in Arizona to have ample public lands to support wildlife and wildlife habitat. Still, challenges persist in regards to habitat fragmentation from roadways and energy transmission. Listen in with Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Statewide Connectivity Biologist, Jeff Gagnon, and discover some of the science behind wildlife migrations and how we are working to mitigate the impacts of a growing and changing state.
https://azwildlife.org/

Monday Sep 18, 2023
Bear Hunting in Arizona with the Dialed in Hunter
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Even for those the furthest removed from our amazing wild places and wildlife, bears stir up deep and powerful emotions in us all. This couldn’t be truer for those that enjoy pursuing these magnificent animals to bring home to the dinner table. If you're one of these hunters, or even if you're just curious about bear hunting, this podcast is for you. Josh Kirchner, aka the Dialed in Hunter, is one of the best bear hunters that I know and his thoughtful way of relaying his experience and expertise in all of his media is sure to make you a better bear hunter. Listen in for tips to help you in the upcoming season or just to simply just get a glimpse into the exciting world of bear hunting!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ItIjVnltPYvPWohOPk0dQ
https://www.facebook.com/dialedinhunter/
https://www.instagram.com/dialedinhunter/?hl=en

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Garden for Wildlife
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Listen in and learn all about the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife Program. From an apartment balcony, to a suburban yard, all the way to an entire community, improving and creating habitat around our space not only benefits wildlife but also enriches the quality of our lives.
https://www.nwf.org/home/garden-for-wildlife
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/4th_annual_dove_hunt_with_arizona_bha
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/4th_annual_dove

Monday Aug 21, 2023
Trapping in Arizona with the Arizona Trappers Association
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Trapping for food and fur is an ancient pastime that is still practiced today by many. Despite this, the general public and even some in the sporting community, know little about it. Listen in on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation and learn all about trapping in Arizona and maybe even clear up a few misconceptions.
https://arizonatrappersassociation.com/index.html

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
The Arizona Wildlife Federation serves as the state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, the largest conservation organization in our Country. Listen in with my Guests Lew Carpenter and Aaron Kindle and learn all about this relationship and how it benefits our wildlife, habitat, and public lands in Arizona and across our Nation.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-wildlife-federation-outdoors/id1403554700
https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona_events
https://www.votsqf.com/calendar.html
https://aztrail.org/