Wild

Behind-the-scenes look at wildlife management and conservation work in Utah AI summary

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Visit website › Government · EN · 85 episodes · latest 2026-10-20

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Have you ever wondered how wildlife agencies catch ducks and geese? Are you curious about what happens inside a fish hatchery? "Wild," a podcast produced by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, answers these questions and provides insights into the work that Utah does to protect and manage its fish and wildlife. A new episode is released the third Tuesday of each month and features an inside look at different fish and wildlife species in Utah and projects and jobs within Utah's wildlife agency.

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Ep. 85: Wins for the Great Salt Lake

2026-10-20 · 1 hr 4 min · Season 1, episode 85

In this episode, DNR Deputy Commissioner Ben Stireman and DWR Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Program Project Leader Kyle Stone talk about the Great Salt Lake: the issues it is currently facing and the different ways various…
Ep. 84: Deer series part three: Getting involved

2026-09-15 · 58 min · Season 1, episode 84

In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle and Northern Region Wildlife Manager Jim Christensen explain how deer hunt structures and permit numbers are determined and how hunters can weigh in on those…
Ep. 83: Deer series part two: Helping deer in Utah

2026-08-18 · 52 min · Season 1, episode 83

In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle and Southern Region Habitat Restoration Biologist Kendall Bagley talk about the main factors that impact deer populations in Utah, what the DWR is doing to address…
Ep. 82: Deer series part one: A look at deer in Utah

2026-07-21 · 37 min · Season 1, episode 82

In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle takes us back in time for an overview of the history of mule deer populations in Utah from the 1800s until today. Listen in to learn about what impacts deer numbers,…
Ep. 81: Catching crayfish

2026-06-16 · 25 min · Season 1, episode 81

In this episode, DWR Strawberry Reservoir Project Leader Alan Ward and Northern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Skyler Smith talk about crawdads (also known as crayfish) and where to find these tasty little crustaceans…
Ep. 80: The impact of non-native species

2026-05-19 · 35 min · Season 1, episode 80

In this episode, DWR Aquatics Section Assistant Chief Randy Oplinger and Native Herpetology Coordinator Alyssa Hoekstra talk about some of the species found in the Beehive State that are not native to Utah — how they…
Ep. 79: Rosy-finch banding

2026-04-21 · 46 min · Season 1, episode 79

In this episode, DWR Wildlife Conservation Biologist Shawn Pladas talks about a small, high-elevation bird found in Utah that researchers are trying to learn more about — the rosy-finch. Listen in to learn fun facts…
Ep. 78: What anglers should know about Utah's future fish stocking

2026-03-17 · 43 min · Season 1, episode 78

In this episode, DWR Aquatic Section Chief Drew Cushing and Aquatic Section Research Coordinator Robert Shields talk about the new 30-year plan for fish production and stocking in Utah. Continued population growth in…
Ep. 77: Fishing for catfish

2026-02-17 · 50 min · Season 1, episode 77

In this episode, DWR Central Region Outreach Manager Michael Packer and Central Region Aquatics Manager Chris Crockett share their knowledge about catfishing in Utah. (No, not that kind of catfishing…) Listen in to…
Ep. 76: Shed hunting in Utah

2026-01-20 · 29 min · Season 1, episode 76

In this episode, DWR Once-In-a-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson takes us into the world of shed hunting (aka antler gathering). Join in for shed hunting tips, Utah's requirements and some fun stories!

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2019 · over 7 years
Typical length: 37 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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