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Cal of the Wild

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Cal of the Wild
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  • Cal of the Wild

    Ep. 464: Robo-Grouse, Ferret Eradication, and What's Going on with the U.S. Forest Service

    2026/04/13 | 20 mins.
    This week, Cal talks about two unique wildlife management tactics in Wyoming, invasive fly infestations, a ferret eradication program across the pond, and what to make of the major shakeup of the U.S. Forest Service.
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  • Cal of the Wild

    Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Two

    2026/04/12 | 1 mins.
    Blood Trails is a true crime podcast born in the outdoors--and in Season 2, we're going even deeper. From the grisly killing of a mountain man in Montana to the cold-blooded murder of a deer hunter in Florida to the strange disappearance of an angler in Texas, these stories delve into the recesses of the wilderness--and the evil of the human heart.
    Follow the show now to get notified when Episode 1 drops, Thursday, April 16.
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  • Cal of the Wild

    Ep. 468: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine

    2026/04/08 | 17 mins.
    This week, Tony explains the many ways in which dogs benefit us both physically and mentally.
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  • Cal of the Wild

    Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation

    2026/04/06 | 23 mins.
    This week, Cal covers why Neanderthals might have been better doctors than we thought, a bombshell case in Idaho where a game commissioner is accused of wildlife crimes, and more shenanigans from Sen Mike Lee.
    Connect with Cal and MeatEater
    To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here.
    Cal on Instagram and Twitter
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    Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube
    Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Cal of the Wild

    Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax

    2026/03/30 | 24 mins.
    This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that claims the famous bigfoot video was a fake.
    Connect with Cal and MeatEater
    To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here.
    Cal on Instagram and Twitter
    MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips
    Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube
    Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About Cal of the Wild

Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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