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Wolves in the West | 06 | Hunting and the North American model of wildlife conservation
FromWorking Wild U
Wolves in the West | 06 | Hunting and the North American model of wildlife conservation
FromWorking Wild U
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It’s easy to see wolf management in two buckets: full protection under the Endangered Species Act or unregulated wolf hunting. But successful management of established wildlife populations is most often somewhere in the middle, with hunting used both as a tool and a conservation funding mechanism. Join Alex and Jared as they explore hunting as a management tool and take a look at how the North American model of wildlife conservation allows species to fund their own conservation and management. Plus, they’ll take a look at how Wyoming’s unique approach to managing wolves has helped increase acceptance and reduce conflicts. Full show notes are available on our website.
Released:
Jan 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (24)
Wolves in the West | 01 | Defining the Problem: In the western United States, wolves represent many things to many people. To some, wolves are a symbol of wildness. To others, wolves represent a very real threat to their livelihoods and well-being. Join us as we explore how people’s values impact... by Working Wild U