In this Field Notes Episode, Robin follows Jason through day 1 of bowhunting elk in the Colorado mountains. Amongst the many miles and close encounters, they find time to share stories over a few snacks. Warning: some snacks may come with a very unsavory nickname. All food in this episode came prepared by podcasting legend and well-loved ‘Camp Mom’ Michael Scrogan of The Hunting Stories Podcast. There’s even a surprise appearance from another hunter who goes by the name Jeremy.

Thanks again to Jason, Michael and Jeremy for a fantastic adventure.

Be sure to check out Jason’s outdoor brand, Catamount - he makes some tip-top stuff!

Dana Anderson is a hugger, but that's not the only way he's kept life's bubbles from ever going flat. Arguably the funnest person to know, Wild Mountain Man Dan got his nickname for a reason, and we're going to find out here today. From wilderness techniques, lessons about community, and even a run-in or two with the law, Dana shares some truly wild stories in this episode.

A huge thank you to Dana for sharing his time with us today!

Give him a follow on Instagram and Facebook, and find him at a wild skills gathering - he's likely to be there.

In this episode, Robin shares how square breathing helped him successfully arrow two fallow deer in just sixty seconds. The technique he demonstrates in this episode is one of the tools that helped him swing that day's result from failure to double-success.

From the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the arid environment of Lincoln County, Nevada, John Anderson has spent his life completely immersed in nature. Awarded Nevada Game Warden of the year – Unsurprisingly, John has a bunch of great stories for us today. While many involve him chasing down the bad guys, you might be surprised to learn he wasn't always exactly on the right side of the law himself...

A huge thank you again to John for sharing his time and stories with us today. And thanks to his Dad for making the introduction.

You can watch John on 'Nevada Wild' available on Animal Planet - the season finale airs Tuesday Jan 6 at 9pm EST
Learn how to become a game warden at gamewarden.org

Episode Summary:

The conversation covers the role of a game warden, the influence of a rural upbringing on career choice, the training and career transition process, the balance between work and hunting, childhood adventures and mischief, the regulation of recreation and freedom, the father's transition and poaching, and the game warden's role and escalations. The conversation delves into the ethical considerations in wildlife management, the use of technology in wildlife crime investigation, the human role in ecosystem management, and the significance of hunting and wildlife management. It also explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by game wardens in their line of work. The conversation covers a range of topics including hunting experiences, wildlife forensics, forensic analysis, wildlife relocation, muzzleloader hunting, search and rescue operations, TV show impact, advice for aspiring game wardens, and TV show schedule and availability. The discussion provides insights into the diverse responsibilities and experiences of a game warden, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation, forensic analysis, and community involvement.

Chapters

00:00 The Role of a Game Warden

10:35 Balancing Work and Hunting

16:37 Regulating Recreation and Freedom

22:26 Ethical Considerations in Wildlife Management

42:43 Hunting Experience and Wildlife Forensics

48:25 Wildlife Relocation and Conservation Efforts

01:01:36 Search and Rescue Operations and Missing Persons Cases

01:14:14 Advice for Aspiring Game Wardens

Part 2) A 2-minute exercise that reduces stress, calms nerves, and increases focus at times when you need it most. That might be on a mountain or ocean, in the bush...even if you hate your boss at work.

Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays.

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Part 1) A brief explanation of this quick breathing exercise and its benefits before the actual exercise in the next episode.

Full interviews and adventure episodes will continue to land on Mondays, and these short how-tos will be on Thursdays.

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This is the setup before a two-parter coming out midweek (out Thursday Jan 1st)

Happy New Year everybody! In this episode, Robin takes a break from simultaneously seeking both bears and mushrooms to give a quick update. The TLDR is: On top of the normal programming involving chats with the world's wildest people, on occasional Thursdays, there will be a series of mini-episodes offering tools and exercises you can lean on whenever needed.

Thanks again for another great year - onto the next one!

In this episode I give the quick who-what-why of my brand new podcast. Join me on a three minute journey as I describe where I've come from, and where I'm heading with The Wild Dispatch. Episode 1 arriving soon!

Hosted by Robin Warman.

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