John Potter grew up in the Upper Great Lakes region, spending his formative years immersed in the lush forests of the Great Northwoods, where he developed a profound love for the natural world that continues to inspire his work today.

After a successful 20-year career as an award-winning illustrator, John transitioned to painting full-time in 2002. 

John visited Wolf Connection for 3 days, immersing himself in the on-site programs, interacting with the wolf pack, and experiencing all the sanctuary had to offer. He spoke about his time at Wolf Connection and what impacted him the most. 

John Potter Website

@johnpotterart

@thewolfconnectionpod

Melissa Smith is the Executive Director & Founder of Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife and has served on D.C. environmental committees with a deep understanding of the Endangered Species Act.  

She explored the significance of sociological sciences within state policy management of species, how this influences the effectiveness of State Endangered Species Acts (SESA) and State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP), and the way governmental agencies on all levels can be ineffective in implementing protection plans for all species. 

Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance/Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife

@endangeredspeciescoalition

@thewolfconnectionpod

Nita Strauss is a Los Angeles born guitarist who has toured around the globe, playing with musical artists like Demi Lovato and Alice Cooper, while releasing two solo albums Controlled Chaos (2018) and The Call of the Void (2023). She was also the first female to have a signature guitar through Ibanez guitars, the Ibanez JIVA. 

We spoke with Nita about her creative process, both in her instrumental work and collaboration with vocalists, asked about the inspiration for the song The Wolf You Feed feat. Alissa White-Gluz and how the meaning of the song has resonated since its release. 

Nita Strauss Website 

@hurricanenita

@thewolfconnectionpod

John E. Marriott has been photographing wildlife for over 30 years and has authored multiple books on wolves, bears and national parks. He is involved in Canadian conservation issues with his non-profit organization, EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, which provides ethical and science-based solutions to solve the most pressing wildlife management challenges today.

John spoke at length about his experiences as a young, up and coming photographer, his wolf books, The Kootenay Wolves: Five Years Following a Wild Wolf Pack and The Pipestone Wolves: The Rise and Fall of a Wolf Family, and his conservation efforts in Canada's wilderness.

John E. Marriott Website

Exposed Wildlife Conservancy

@johnemarriott

@thewolfconnectionpod

Michelle Lute is the Co-Executive Director for Wildlife For All, whose mission is to reform wildlife management in the U.S. to be more democratic, compassionate and focused on protecting wild species and ecosystems. She is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years experience in biodiversity conservation on public and private lands around the globe.

Michelle spoke about the efforts of Wildlife For All, the impacts of wildlife management on wolves and other predators, and how collaboration could be the key to reach solutions for wildlife and wild lands.

@wildlife.for.all

@coolhandlute

Wildlife For All

@thewolfconnectionpod

**UPDATE** Shortly after we recorded this episode, an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife kill order for the Five Points Pack, claimed the lives of 4 wolves from that pack. That order has been lifted, however another kill order was issued for the Lookout Mountain Pack for up to two wolves. These orders were issued due to livestock depredations and conflicts.

Updates on these lethal removal orders from Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife can be seen here also follow John Marchwick on Twitter (X) for more information @JohnMarchwick

John Marchwick is a multi-generational Montanan who grew up in the Greater Yellowstone area, and as a young child he was taught to have a hatred towards wolves.

However, at 15 years old, wolf OR-54 whom he learned about from a family relative in California, began to change his perception of wolves. He is currently a sophomore at Cal Poly Humboldt majoring in wildlife management and conservation, and hopes one day to become a wolf biologist.

We first heard about John's story at the Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana. He spoke candidly about his upbringing, the ways he was taught to dislike wolves, and how he became a wolf advocate on multiple fronts. 

@thewolfconnectionpod

California Wolf Watch

Dave Stalling is a former Force Recon Marine who has deeper understanding of what it means to be part of the natural world. He was the former conservation writer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations - Bugle Magazine for a decade. He has also worked for the U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited and is a past President of the Montana Wildlife Federation. 

He now serves on the Advisory Committee for Wildlife for All.  

Dave spoke about his deep passion for Grizzly Bears, nature, and all predators including wolves. He went in depth about the beliefs within his hunting circles and communities, which led to his departure from several organizations, and why wildlife management practices need to change.

Dave Stalling Wildlife For All

@thewolfconnectionpod

Katie Jackson is a freelance writer who covers adventure travel, camping, national parks, and outdoor gear, that has been featured in Outside Magazine and USA Today.
She recently published an essay in Outside Magazine titled: My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds.

She talked with us about her upbringing in a ranching family, the career she's built as a freelance writer, and how she looked to bring two differing views on wolves together.

My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds.

@katietalkstravel

@thewolfconnectionpod

Joanna Lambert is a Professor of Environmental Studies and Faculty in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has been teaching for over 25 years. Her research has covered primates in Africa, wolves in the Rocky Mountain West, and animals as they adapt to human based landscapes. She is also the Senior Science Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.

Joanna spoke to us about wolves in her research, their relationship with humans over time, and shared more information about the upcoming wolf reintroduction in Colorado.

@joanna.e.lambert

Joanna Lambert Website

Lambert Lab

@thewolfconnectionpod

Candace Dyar is a nature and conservation photographer, educator, wildlife & wolf advocate based in Washington State for nearly two decades. Her work has captured the attention of global audiences and been featured by acclaimed outlets such as World Wildlife Fund and The Weather Channel / Pattrn.

Candace shared some of her incredible wolf photos and the stories behind them! She also spoke about her background, and the impact her photos have made on people around her.

Candace Dyar Photography

@candacedyar

@thewolfconnectionpod

This is the third and final podcast recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana!

Doug Smith recently retired as the Senior Wildlife Biologist in Yellowstone National park after 28 years of service where he supervised the wolf, elk, and bird programs. Doug has studied wolves for 44 years, done over 2,000 interviews, and appeared on numerous documentaries about wolves and birds for National Geographic, BBC, and CBS 60 Minutes. He is a member of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Team, the Re-Introduction Specialist Group, and the Canid Specialist Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Doug spoke about his career at Yellowstone National Park, his passion for wolves, stories from his time at the wolf project, and how he's continuing to fight for wolves on the landscape since his retirement.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle

The Intercept - Doug Smith

This is the second podcast recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana!

Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates, which informs, educates, and empowers communities to preserve wild legacy, protect shared wildlife and modernize wildlife management across the state.

Kristin  discussed her presentation, her thoughts on the summit and coexistence measures for wolves moving forward.

@wyomingwildlifeadvocates

Wyoming Wildlife Advocates

@wolves_of_the_rockies

@thewolfconnectionpod

This is the first of our podcasts recorded at The 2023 Yellowstone Wolf Summit in Gardiner, Montana!

Garrick Dutcher is the Research & Program Director for Living with Wolves. He has been working on wolf related education in Idaho for over 20 years.

Living with Wolves is dedicated to engaging the public worldwide in education, outreach and research to promote truth and understanding about wolves, while encouraging coexistence and inspiring people to take action to protect them.

Garrick spoke to us about his presentation and thoughts on the summit, as well as ways to help coexistence with wolves in Idaho.

Living With Wolves Website

@living_w_wolves

@thewolfconnectionpod

Wolves of the Rockies Website

Hannah Rheaume has been a professional photographer for 5 years. She has traveled the globe, sharing her stories through the lens of her camera, while aiming to explore the complexities of humans and their impact on the natural world. 

Hannah spoke about her interactions with the pack at Wolf Connection, the photo workshop she hosted in Yellowstone, and her encounter with a yearling wolf inside the park. 

Check out @thewolfconnectionpod on Instagram to see the wolf photos we discussed in this episode!

Hannah Rheaume Website 

@hannahrheaume

Welcome to our 150th episode!
 Stephen Rivera and John Calfa preview the Yellowstone Wolf Summit taking place in Montana June 21st through June 23rd, discuss the speakers coming to the event, and talk about incredible content that will be shared from that week.

Follow us on our Instagram for stories, content and posts throughout the summit and feel free to DM us: @thewolfconnectionpod

Email us your questions for potential guests in Yellowstone! podcast@wolfconnection.org

Anna Maziuk is a Polish journalist  and author that specializes in nature writings. She also conducts creative workshops for children and adults, often inspired by natural phenomena and direct contact with nature in all its forms. Since 2014, she has dedicated her life to telling the stories of wolves.

Anna's book Instynkt, About Wolves in Polish Forests, discusses the social, cultural and legal issues surrounding wolves in Poland.

She spoke about her childhood growing up near forests and nature, how she got into journalism, when wolves became her life's work, and the complicated relationship wolves have with people in Poland.

@anna_maziuk

Matt Yamashita has been with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for 17 years. He is currently the Supervisor and Area 8 CPW Wildlife Manager for the agency and was
recently invited to take part on the panel discussion at the ACES event, 'Living with Wolves: Coexistence in Colorado' in Aspen.

Listen to the event here! 

Matt spoke to us about his background at CPW, delved extensively into the wolf reintroduction coming up soon in and the many contributing factors surrounding the process.

Wolves in Colorado & Wolf Management Plan (CPW)

@coparkswildlife

Kurt Holtzen has been a Field Advisor and a Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Specialist for nearly 20 years. He assists with predator coexistence at Lava Lake Lamb in Idaho and is a Conflict Reduction Consortium for the Western Landowner Association.

Kurt explained his techniques on preventing predation among livestock, updated us on his endeavors in Colorado ahead of wolf reintroduction, and spoke about new tools he has created to help reduce wolf-livestock depredation.

@wilderness_trails_project

Lava Lake Lamb Website

Squawk Box Demonstration

Tom Walker has been living near Denali National Park in Alaska for nearly 60 years. He is an award winning photographer and writer specializing in Alaska's natural history and wildlife. His latest book, The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf's Final Journey, details the epic journey of Wolf 258, as he traveled nearly 3,000 miles in less than 6 months.

Tom discussed his process when writing this book, the incredible terrain and obstacles on Wolf 258's trek, and the impacts of politics, climate, and social tolerance that were surrounding this story.

The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf's Final Journey  is published by Mountaineers Books and can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible and local book stores.

@mtnbooks

Tom Walker Website

Mountaineers Books Website

Amanda Beer is the Director of Programs for Wolf Connection. She joined John and Stephen to discuss the new multimedia educational platform for youth called "Wolf Lessons for Human Lives", which was a project years in the making. 

This platform is meant to bring Wolf Connection's signature empowerment program to the internet and beyond!

Amanda, John & Stephen discussed their overall  involvement in the project, the message and vision of the program, and how everyone can get involved as a tester, partner, and collaborator.

For more information www.wolflessons.org

Email: wolflessons@wolfconnection.org

@wolfconnection

@thewolfconnectionpod

The short film 'Almost Ancestors' illustrates the parallel paths of displacement experienced by Mexican gray wolves and indigenous peoples.

Sheila Hollow Horn is Dineh and Oglala Lakota, and was born and raised in Tuba City on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Sheila has numerous Hopi family members and  plays the lead role of the Hopi Daughter in 'Almost Ancestors'.

Bertram Tsavadawa grew up in his family home on the plaza in the village of Old Oraibi and has been guiding tours on Hopi lands for over 15 years. Bertram plays the Hopi Uncle in 'Almost Ancestors'.

Sheila and Bertram talked about their backgrounds, cultural impacts throughout their life and the messages they hoped the film would convey to the public.

Almost Ancestors Trailer

Almost Ancestors Information

Lobos of the Southwest 

Emily Renn is the Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project, and Erin Hunt is the Managing Director for Lobos of the Southwest. Both were heavily involved in celebrating and promoting the 25th Anniversary of the Mexican Gray Wolf being reintroduced into the wild.

Emily and Erin spoke in depth about the challenges this specific population of wolf encounters politically, socially and geographically, the background of both their organizations, and the ways they are promoting positive information distribution about Mexican Gray Wolves.

Lobos Of the Southwest

Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project

@gcwolfrecovery

@lobosofthesouthwest

Julia Cook is a wildlife photographer based in Wyoming who is currently finishing her degree in Environmental and Natural Resources. She has an incredible portfolio, capturing images from wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park ranging from bears to wolves.

Julia spoke about her upbringing near Yellowstone, the influence that the natural environment has had on her photography, and the message she tries to convey with her photos to the community at large.

**For this episode we spoke about 3 specific wolf photos of Julia's. Click the links in the description to hear her stories on each one!**

Wolf Photo 1

Wolf Photo 2

Wolf Photo 3

@julia.littlelightningnature

Little Lightning Nature Website

Rachel Tilseth is the Producer & Director and Manish Bhatt is the Associate Producer of People & Wolves: A Wisconsin Story Mired in Political Intrigue. The film tells the story of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, the controversies surrounding them, and how people learn to coexist as these native predators are finally back on the landscape after nearly 45 years.

Rachel and Manish both spoke about the filmmaking process, the impact these issues have had on them personally, and what they are looking to achieve with the films message.

Wolves of Douglas County Website

People & Wolves Trailer

Donate to the Film

@peopleandwolves

Dan Flores is A. B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of the History of the American West at the University of Montana-Missoula. He has authored ten books, including his New York Times Bestseller Coyote America, along with American Serengeti and Wild New World. 

We had a powerful conversation about how coyotes have shaped both Indigenous and early American storytelling, the rise and impact of extirpation campaigns against them and other North American species, the cultural shift toward conservation, and what all of this means for our present-day relationship with wildlife.

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Dan Flores Bio (Project Coyote)

Dan Flores Books (Amazon)

@projectcoyoteorg

@thewolfconnectionpod

This is a recording of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies event that took place in Aspen, Colorado on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023.

The event starts with a presentation by keynote speaker Joanna E. Lambert, PhD, who is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado – Boulder.

The presentation was followed up with a panel discussion moderated by John Calfa and included Matt Barnes, Gary Skiba, Karin Vardaman, Lenny Klinglesmith and Matt Yamashita. They discussed the concerns and realities surrounding wolf reintroduction, while explaining solutions to those issues brought up by the community.

@acesaspen

@mattk.barnes

Coexistence with Wolves in Colorado

ACES Website

@rockymtnwolf

Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend the wolves of Yellowstone National Park & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country.

They spoke to us about wolf and grizzly bear bills being proposed in the Montana legislature, as well as the impact of these bills should they be voted into law.

Wolves of the Rockies

@wolves_of_the_rockies

@thewolfconnectionpod

Garrick Dutcher is the Research & Program Director for Living with Wolves. He has been working on wolf related education in Idaho for over 20 years.

Living with Wolves is dedicated to engaging the public worldwide in education, outreach and research to promote truth and understanding about wolves, while encouraging coexistence and inspiring people to take action to protect them.
 
Garrick spoke about the policies that are influencing wolf management in Idaho, the misconceptions surrounding wolves, and what people should expect to see in the Idaho Wolf Management Plan when it is released.

Living With Wolves

@living_w_wolves

Idaho Wolf Management Plan (DRAFT)

Erica Berry is the author of Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear. This is her first novel which is available on Amazon and other book retailers, as well as all audiobook platforms.

She shared in depth about the influence wolves had on her while writing Wolfish, the impact she hopes the book will make, and the personal experiences she encountered during the process.

Wolfish on Amazon

@ericajberry

@macmillanusa

Wolf Hollow was founded 35 years ago by Paul Soffron in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Today, the original mission is carried on by his family, the staff and the volunteers which states, “To preserve the wolf in the wild, through education and exposure.”

Zee Soffron is the Facility and Program Director at Wolf Hollow. He spoke about the beginnings of Wolf Hollow with his father, the goal and mission of the organization, and the day-to-day operations.

 Wolf Hollow Website

@wolf_hollow_ma

Jim and Jo Stanko's ranch has been in the family since 1907 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They utilize several conservation initiatives on their land, along with placing 143 acres into a conservation easement which is home for several wildlife species. They have received the Leopold Conservation Award for their efforts.

Jo Stanko discussed the history, daily operations, and the dynamics surrounding the ranch. She delved into their conservation efforts, teaching methods of coexistence and the issues surrounding the wolf reintroduction on the Western Slope.

 Sand County Foundation Stanko Ranch

Jo Stanko Appointed to New Job with Department of Agriculture

Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan DRAFT

Kira Cassidy has been a Biologist and Research Associate for Yellowstone Forever for over a decade. Kira, along with 13 others, co-authored the paper Human Caused Mortality Triggers Wolf Pack Instability covering 5 National Parks across the U.S.

This research talks about the extent of human caused mortality on wolf packs, pack persistence and reproduction. Kira discussed the process of putting this paper together and the findings that were discovered. 

Human Caused Mortality Triggers Wolf Pack Instability

Earth.com Article

@kira_cassidy

Kirk Robinson is the Founder and Executive Director of the Western Wildlife Conservancy. It works to preserve and protect native wildlife species through research, education, and advocacy with a focus on the needs of large carnivores.
The organization envisions holistic, ecologically-based wildlife management guided by an ethical respect for the beauty of healthy ecosystems and the intrinsic value of all creatures, and wildlife governance that treats wildlands and wildlife as a public trust.

Kirk spoke about his journey in starting the Western Wildlife Conservancy, and how social, political and cultural legacies impact wolves, wildlife and public lands in Utah.

Western Wildlife Conservancy

Wildlife For All

@westernwildlifeconservancy

Nadia Steinzor is a collaborative environmental professional for over 25 years, whose knowledge ranges through environmental issues, policies, and regulations to help produce reports, outreach materials, comments, and testimony. Nadia works with the Rewilding Institute to ensure that wolves and other carnivores thrive and roam in the Northeast and beyond.

We discussed what goes into drafting environmental policy, some of the differences between state and federal issues, and the challenges wild canids are facing in the Northeastern United States. 

**Donate to help take the podcast On The Road! Click the link** https://wolfconnection.org/donations/

Nadia Steinzor Website

Rewilding Institute

Northeast Wolf Recovery Alliance

@thewolfconnectionpod

Kaija Klauder is the Lead Technician for the Denali National Park and Preserve Wolf and Caribou Research Projects. She presented her research related to Scavenging Patterns and Habitat Selections of Carnivores in the Subarctic at the International Wolf Symposium in October 2022.

Kaija discussed her passion for working with carnivores since a young age, the research she presented at the symposium, and the social, political, and climatic issues surrounding wolves and other carnivores in Denali.

Wolves in Denali National Park and Preserve

Research on Wolves in Denali

Georgina De Caigny is the Founder and Executive Director of Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta, Canada. The sanctuary was founded in 2011 and currently has 43 permanent residents.

We spoke with Georgina about her journey to starting Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, the challenges they face, and  how they look to educate others in the wolfdog world.

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Website

Between Wolf and Dog Documentary

Wolfdog Awareness Website

@yamnuskawdsanct

@wolfdogawareness

Matt Barnes is a Rangeland Scientist who continues to study and apply methods for livestock & predator coexistence management in the western United States. He is part of the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative and is an Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.

Courtney Vail is the Campaign Director for Oceanic Preservation Society, an Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and has been a Senior Policy Professional for conservation and animal welfare for over 30 years.

Matt and Courtney discussed the draft of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Wolf Management Plan that was released in early December and gave their insights on the plan as it currently stands.

Colorado Wolf Management Plan (Draft)

Comment Form for Colorado Wolf Management Plan **Comments due by February 22, 2023**

Listen to the meetings via Colorado Parks and Wildlife YouTube Channel

Recordings for each meeting will be posted on CPW Commission Website

Oceanic Preservation Society - Courtney Vail

Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative - Matt Barnes

Rocky Mountain Wolf Project - Matt and Courtney

Cassi Camara is a Graduate Researcher for the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence at Colorado State University. Cassi was a presenter at the International Wolf Symposium discussing the media portrayal of wolf reintroduction in Colorado.

She explained the messaging strategies used for both sides of the wolf reintroduction debate, how those messages influenced peoples final vote on Prop 114 and her personal background working with the public educating about human-carnivore coexistence.

The Center for Human-Carnivore Coexistence

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

C.Camara@colostate.edu

Jad Davenport is a Director of Wolf Programs for Churchill Wild, a Canadian company specializing in arctic wildlife viewing. He is a licensed bear guide in Canada, a National Geographic photojournalist, and a member of the Explorers Club.

Jad spoke to us about his career as a photojournalist, the citizen science happening at Churchill Wild involving wolves and polar bears, and the unique way these species are coexisting in the Arctic.

**Click the link below to view the photo we talk about during this podcast**
Wolf Photo From Jad Davenport

Jad Davenport Website

Churchill Wild Website

@jaddavenport

Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.

Carter spoke about wolves in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado. He explained many of the issues surrounding wildlife in these states and spoke about Doug Smith retiring from his position as senior wildlife biologist from Yellowstone National Park. 

Carter Niemeyer Website

Carter Niemeyer Books on Amazon

Adrian Wydeven spoke to us about the new draft of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wolf Management Plan. He described what changes have been made from prior years, and the pros and cons of the proposed plan.
 
Adrian Wydeven is a former Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Manager for the Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin. He headed up the Wisconsin wolf recovery program that included intense monitoring of the state wolf population from 1990 through 2013. He is currently a member of the conservation group Wisconsin's Green Fire and chair of the Timber Wolf Alliance.

Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan

Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan Draft PDF

Public Comments on Wolf Management Plan **Deadline is January 10th, 2023

Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates. Wyoming Wildlife Advocates informs, educates, and empowers communities to preserve wild legacy, protect shared wildlife and modernize wildlife management across the state.

Kristin discussed Wyoming's wolf management plans, the mission of the organization and the perception of wolves in the state.

Wyoming Wildlife Advocates

@wyomingwildlifeadvocates

@thewolfconnectionpod

Lizzy Pennock is the Carnivore Coexistence Advocate with WildEarth Guardians. Recently, WildEarth Guardians and Project Coyote filed a lawsuit challenging  Montana's expanded wolf hunting program, established by the 2021 state Legislature. The ruling was successful in granting a temporary restraining order against the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the State of Montana, and the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Lizzy spoke to us about the expanded wolf hunting program in Montana, the details of the lawsuit brought by WildEarth Guardians & Project Coyote, and the impact this could have on wolves across the state.

@wildearthguardians

@projectcoyote

WildEarth Guardians Wolf Lawsuit Montana

WildEarth Guardians

Wolf Sanctuary of PA has been in operation for over 40 years, and is home to over 50 wolves and wolf dogs. Through their guided tours, they seek to dispel some of the common myths about wolves and provide a more accurate and respectful image of this keystone species.

Michelle Mancini, the Education Director, spoke with us about the history and logistics of the organization and the impact they have made in their community.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA

@pa_wolf

@thewolfconnectionpod

Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored three books, Wolfer, Wolf Land, and The Other Ten Wolves, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers. 

Carter spoke about his latest literary entry The Other Ten Wolves, the story behind the Sawtooth Pack, and his role in their translocation into Yellowstone. 

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Carter Niemeyer Website (Buy a signed copy here)

@thewolfconnectionpod

Ryan Devereaux has been an investigative journalist for The Intercept for almost a decade. His two recent pieces titled "In Reviewing Wolves' Endangered Status, Martha Williams Confronts Her Montana Past" and "The Fight To Stop Republicans From Killing Wolves and Grizzlies" details the ongoing issues surrounding the wolf hunts in Montana.

We spoke in depth with Ryan about Martha Williams, who is the current Director of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, her ties to Montana Fish & Wildlife Management, the status of wolves review for federal protections in the Northern Rockies, and how grizzly bears may soon be removed from the Endangered Species Act. 

@ryandevereaux

In Reviewing Wolves' Endangered Status, Martha Williams Confronts Her Montana Past

The Fight To Stop Republicans From Killing Wolves And Grizzlies

Nick Gevock does public policy and communications work on a wide range of conservation issues in Montana and the Northern Rockies. He previously served as the Conservation Director for the Montana Wildlife Federation for 8 years and as a newspaper reporter for 11 years in Montana covering wolf issues. 

We talked with Nick about his background as a hunter, his work as a reporter and the history of the wolf conservation debate. He also shared how wolf vitriol and extreme management actions are pushing to privatize wildlife for commercial purposes. 

This is the fourth and final episode of our podcasts recorded at The International Wolf Symposium in Minneapolis, Minnesota!

Marc Cooke and Kim Bean are the President and Vice President of the non-profit organization Wolves of the Rockies. Since 2011, their mission has been to protect and defend the wolves of Yellowstone National Park & the Rocky Mountains while trying to enact positive change for all wolves across the country.

We talked about their thoughts on the symposium, the direction wolf management is headed throughout the country and the world, and what still needs to happen to protect wolves and predators in the wild.

@wolves_of_the_rockies

Wolves of the Rockies Linktree

Wolves of the Rockies Website