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Wild

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Have you ever wondered how wildlife agencies catch and track ducks and geese? Are you curious about what happens inside a fish hatchery? “Wild,” a new podcast produced by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, will answer these questions and provide insight into the work that Utah does to protect its wildlife. A new episode will be launched the third Tuesday of each month and will feature an inside look at different projects and jobs within Utah’s wildlife agency.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Wild episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Wild for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Wild episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Wild - Ep. 20: Utah Cutthroat Slam
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05/18/21 • 51 min

In this episode, DWR Habitat Section Assistant Chief Paul Thompson and Trout Unlimited Communications Director for Science, Western Water & Habitat and Headwater Programs Brett Prettyman talk all about Utah’s exciting fishing challenge — the Utah Cutthroat Slam. They explain why the program was started, how it works and how it’s helping native cutthroat trout.

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In this episode, DWR’s Eccles Wildlife Education Center Site Coordinator Billy Fenimore talks about the beautiful facility at Farmington Bay, what visitors can do there, what types of birds you can expect to see and how to get into birdwatching.

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Wild - Ep. 23: Enforcing Wildlife Laws
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08/17/21 • 40 min

In this episode, DWR Law Enforcement Capt. Wyatt Bubak explains some misconceptions that people have about conservation officers, some of the various duties they perform, and the most common mistakes hunters and anglers make (and how to avoid them.)

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Wild - Ep. 29: Wildlife tooth fairy
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02/15/22 • 27 min

In this episode, DWR Biometrician Heather Bernales explains why the Division requests that hunters send in teeth sometimes from animals they have harvested. She talks about what we do with the teeth, what we learn, and how that helps shape certain wildlife management plans in Utah.

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Wild - Ep. 52: Researching cougars
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01/16/24 • 42 min

In this episode, DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois and Randy Larsen, a BYU Professor in the Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences, talk about mountain lions in Utah and the fascinating things we are learning about them through ongoing research studies.

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Wild - Ep. 49: Wildlife photography
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10/17/23 • 37 min

In this episode, DWR Videographer Phil Tuttle shares some tips for anyone wanting to get into wildlife photography, including places to see different wildlife species in Utah, gear recommendations and the best times of day to photograph. He also talks about some wild experiences he’s had during his videography career, which has taken him around the world. (Note: The travel mentioned in this episode is part of Phil’s freelance videographer work. He only captures footage of fish and wildlife in Utah for his job with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.)

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Wild - Ep. 53: Let’s talk moose
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02/20/24 • 36 min

In this episode, DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson and DWR Big Game Projects Coordinator Kent Hersey talk about the largest big game animal found in Utah: Moose! They share interesting moose facts, how we manage their populations and some important safety tips.

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Wild - Ep. 2: A wild goose chase
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11/19/19 • 13 min

In this episode, Rich Hansen, waterfowl banding coordinator for DWR, explains why the division catches geese and other waterfowl around the state once a year and puts bands on them. He also talks about the process of catching them (spoiler: airboats are involved!) This episode was originally recorded in June 2019.

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Wild - Ep.16: Pelican banding
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01/19/21 • 36 min

In this episode, DWR Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program Manager John Luft talks about one of Utah’s largest birds — how they are unique, why they choose to nest along the Great Salt Lake, and how the DWR helps manage them. This episode was originally recorded in October 2020.

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Wild - Ep. 61: Spearfishing in Utah
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10/15/24 • 53 min

In this episode, DWR Aquatics Assistant Section Chief Craig Walker and Utah Spearos President Ryan Peterson give some insights into the fascinating sport of spearfishing, including its growth in Utah and also some common misconceptions about this niche fishing activity.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Wild have?

Wild currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does Wild cover?

The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Wild?

The episode title 'Ep. 20: Utah Cutthroat Slam' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wild?

The average episode length on Wild is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wild released?

Episodes of Wild are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Wild?

The first episode of Wild was released on Oct 15, 2019.

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