Explore every episode of the podcast Hunting Vegans
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season One Finale + Announcements | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:01:50 | |
Our first season is ended but bigger and better things are coming in season two! IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 17 - âTo two nations a man is bornâ: The Trials of Louis Riel (MĂ©tis / Canada / conservation / education / buffalo) | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:07:15 | |
Title taken from 'Those of Homeland Dispossessed' by Louis Riel, from the 'Selected Poetry of Louis Riel,' translated by Paul Savoie The last bison herds and the struggle for recognition and land rights; Steve Gjos talks to Niti about hunting and conservation as a vital part of indigenous history and culture. Virtual Museum of MĂ©tis History and Culture MĂ©tis Books: IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 8 - Storytelling and the Language of Science (indigenous voices / traditional knowledge / activism / Latin America / education) | 09 May 2023 | 00:44:05 | |
Coimbra Sirica takes a break from her busy travels throughout Latin America to chat with Niti and Nate about the important work she does with indigenous storytellers. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 7 â Turkey 101 (nature / wildlife / Long Island / beginners / education / tips / ammunition / hunters of color / outdoor exploration / animals / responsible hunting) | 02 May 2023 | 00:41:50 | |
Nate preps Niti for her first ever hunt! And a long tangent about lead ammunition IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 6 â The Shotgun Conservationist (Brant MacDuff / book review / nature / wildlife / taxidermy / history / conservation / education / hunters of color / birds / ethics) | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:49:47 | |
A bonus episode in honor of Brant MacDuffâs new book The Shotgun Conservationist! Niti and Nate sit down with Brant for a wide-ranging discussion on everything from butchering cows to birdwatching and food ethics (and Niti promises to give hiking another chance) IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 5 â A Nonviolent History of India (Dr. Michael Fisher / Hinduism / veganism / hunting / environmentalism / conservation / ahimsa / spirituality / morals / education / hunters of color) | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:49:10 | |
Nate and Niti talk with Dr. Michael Fisher, professor emeritus of history at Oberlin College and renowned expert on Indian history, about Hindu ideals of nonviolence, the history of hunting in India, and their past and present influence on India's conservation efforts. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 4 â The Urban Environmentalist (nature / Riverkeeper / conservation / water pollution / Hudson River / Indian Point / activism / Staten Island / diversity / allyship / animals / fish / birds / raptors) | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:55:21 | |
Niti and Nate dive deep into New York's waterways with Katie Leung of Riverkeeper and learn how to get involved in local conservation efforts - like the annual Riverkeeper Sweep! Katie also offers a personal take on diversity in conservation and making outdoor recreation more accessible (Bonus: Katie tells us about her time at NYC Parks monitoring urban wildlife and Niti discovers the fascinating world of birds) IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 3 â The King of Queens Fishing (sharks / New York City / biodiversity / clean water / party boat / climate change / whales / dolphins) | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:56:50 | |
Niti and Nate chat with Steve Becker, a Queens native and lifelong fisherman, about shark encounters, whale-watching in the heart of New York City, and his unexpected fondness for vegan products. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 2 â Where the Red Fern Grows (book review / nature and wildlife / trapping / morals / subsistence diet / animals / dogs / raccoons) | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:58:37 | |
Remember Where the Red Fern Grows? Turns out it wasn't just about cute dogs, it had a lot of hunting in it too. Niti and Nate revisit the classic book by Wilson Rawls and talk about hunting culture and how a novice can engage with the hunting community. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 1 â The Deep End (how to / nature and wildlife / environmentalism and conservation / education / hunters of color / animals / coyotes) | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:49:34 | |
Meet co-hosts Nate Wehr, Appalachian wildlife scientist and lifelong hunter, and Niti Kala, Hindu vegan and non-hunting New Yorker, as they consider the good, the bad, and the very ugly aspects of Nitiâs first encounter with hunting: a coyote contest. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 16 - On MĂ©tis Lands with Steve Gjos, Captain of the Hunt (traditional knowledge / aboriginal peoples / Canada / conservation / hunting) | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:42:30 | |
Steve Gjos, Captain of the Hunt of the Métis Nation of Ontario, talks to Niti and Nate about respecting the earth and preserving Métis hunting traditions for future generations. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 15 - Crossbows, Glamping, and Fishing in Central Park with Brandon Dale (hunters of color/ diversity / hunting / beginners) | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:59:38 | |
Niti talks to Brandon Dale from Hunters of Color about creating safe, welcoming spaces for new hunters. Plus, upcoming events where you can learn new skills like archery, all in a supportive (and even luxurious) environment! IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 14 - Indigenous Bowmaking with Josh Hood (Modoc bows / archery / traditional knowledge / recovery stories / hunters of color) | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:44:51 | |
Josh Hood of Modoc Bows talks to Niti and Nate about re-indigenizing bowmaking and archery and building a community through traditional knowledge. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 13 - Modeling Conservation in North America (conservation models / hunting / environmentalism / wildlife) | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:04:23 | |
Nate gives an overview of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and how its principles affect environmental priorities in the United States and Canada. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 12 - The Future of Hunting with Dr. Lincoln Larson (education / environmentalism and conservation / hunting / hunters of color / R3) | 30 May 2023 | 00:50:51 | |
Niti and Nate talk to Dr. Lincoln Larson, conservation social scientist and R3 expert, about creating a more diverse coalition of environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 11 - SUNY Live Show (Dr. Josh Drew / education / ethics / conservation biology / beginners / veganism / hunters of color) | 26 May 2023 | 00:52:02 | |
Special bonus episode! Originally recorded in April 2023 at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 10 - Depressing Things with Dr. Drew (Dr. Josh Drew / conservation / traditional knowledge / Fiji / sustainable fishing / coral reefs / piracy) | 23 May 2023 | 00:46:29 | |
Niti and Nate voyage to Fiji to learn about biodiversity, coral reefs and traditional fishing practices with Dr. Josh Drew - until their journey takes an unexpected turn into the treacherous world of fish pirates. IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||
| Ep. 9 - A Nap in the Woods (nature and wildlife / hunting / Hunters of Color / environmentalism / conservation / Riverkeeper / plastic / pollution) | 16 May 2023 | 00:54:52 | |
Niti and Nate revisit their epic week, featuring river cleanups, book launch parties, and best of all, thrilling turkey hunting adventures (minus the turkeys). IG @HuntingVegansPod Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com | |||