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Airport Biologist Bradley Lewis joins Cody in reviewing the new Federal Aviation publication; AC 150/5200-32C - Reporting Wildlife Aircraft Strikes.

Published in July of 2024, the updated ac makes minor changes and updates. With the biggest being the addition of 50 more species to the national FAA hazard ranking. Join in while Brad and Cody geek out on the finer details of strike reporting.

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Welcome to another episode of the Airport Wild Podcast. Today we are talking to Dr. Jay Tischendorf, a wildlife biologist and veterinarian. He leads us into the scary world of zoonotic diseases. We discuss a broad range of diseases and how to protect yourself from them. BaRFS, Rabies, Roundworms, Leptospirosis, The Black Death, Kidney Failure, Liver Failure and Diarrhea are just a few of the keywords. If you Aint Doing Right, its time to see a doctor! We also find out a little more about the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker and Wolverines.

Gary Cooke is a B787 pilot for American Airlines and a retired USAF C-5 pilot and safety officer.  Gary has over 40 years’ aviation experience flying military, corporate, general, and commercial flying and has focused his safety efforts in reducing bird/wildlife strike risk within aviation.  Most recently Gary started the Bird Strike Working Group for the National Business Aviation Association, and as such has represented NBAA as a steering committee member for the BSC-USA. He also represents NBAA on the WBA where he has been a board member and has had a key role in developing the Global Action Plan for reducing B/W strike risks in Aviation.  Gary has written and presented numerous papers on identifying bird/wildlife hazards and reducing the risk in aviation specific to pilots. Gary and his wife Margaret Golden have four grown children and reside in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Topics Covered:  - World Birdstrike Association  - Upcoming Seminars  - Training Courses  www.worldbirdstrike.com 

Innovator, visionary, entrepreneur and expert trapper Jim Comstock was tired of using junk equipment that hadn't been redesigned in 20 plus years so he went into his workshop and Comstock Custom Cages was formed. Hear Jim's story of taking his passion and love for trapping and turned it into a business.  Topics Covered  - Trapping  - Cage Trapping  - Nuisance Trapping  - Wildlife Damage Control  https://comstockcustomcage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wiretriggercagetraps

Mike Bierman from Detect - Inc joins the show this week and discusses some of the technology trends with Avian Radar systems as well as a rising popularity with Drone Detection. 

Project Biologist and Habitat Expert Kaylee Resha and NY-Regional Director Sean Langevin from the National Wild Turkey Federation join our show to talk about the impact the NWTF is having on habitat as well as their 10 year campaign of Save the Habitat Save the Hunt initiative that has already surpassed expectations!

Darby Albrecht; Loomacres Airport Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Hazard Management Trainer from Tulsa, Ok is our guest on episode 24. She discusses tips and tricks for beaver trapping, harassing eagles the correct and legal way, and even shares some stories from the field. We go over her duties as a trainer for FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Hazard Management. 

Crystal Alexander who has been an airport wildlife biologist in Kansas and Alaska joins on todays show. She shares with us her college days at Stephen F. Austin in Texas and The University of Alaska Fairbanks as well as her time as an ammo specialist in the U.S. Army.  

Mike Matney has been trapping since he was 11 and was even able to buy a brand new truck as a 16 year old child, all paid for by trapping. He joins our show today with some great stories, and great insight on the industry and where the future of trapping might be headed.

On this episode we sit down with Kathy Benedict from Goose Rangers and Goose Dogs For Sale to discuss non lethal techniques for hazing geese as well as tips and tricks for training your Goose Dog.