Cal of the Wild
Cal of the Wild
MeatEater
Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Ep. 404: Crime, Maggots, and Moose
This week, Cal tackles a mountain lion attack on a 4-year-old, robot rabbits, crime, and why early humans ate maggots. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4
21 min
Ep. 403: Grasslands and Grouse with Ted Koch
This week, Cal talks with Ted Koch, the CEO of the North American Grouse Partnership and a retired USFW endangered species biologist. Cal and Ted talk North Dakota sage grouse which was recently proclaimed "extinct" from it's native ND habitat. The state of America's grasslands, why grasslands matter, and how you can get involved. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1
55 min
Ep. 402: Houndations - How to Ensure Your Dog Gets Enough Bird Exposure This Season
This week, Tony explains not only how important bird exposure is to hunting dogs, but how to find more opportunities close to home no matter where you live. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30
16 min
Ep. 401: Legislation, PFAS, and New York Trail Cams
This week, Cal talks about the Utah public land lawsuit, citizen science, legislation, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28
29 min
Ep. 400: Gas-Powered Conservation with Tate Morgan of Sons of Smokey
This week, Cal talks with Tate Morgan, founder of Sons of Smokey and the Gambler 500: a road rally, festival, and North America's largest public lands trash pick up. Cal and Tate discuss how Sons of Smokey went from launching an eight-man COVID-era road race to creating an "anti-Burning Man" trash clean up powered by a unique phone app. Today, it's a near lawless public lands trash clean up where the number one rule is "don't be a dick." Long story short, everyone needs the SOS app. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25
1 hr 2 min
Introducing: Back 40
Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those who live it. One question. Eight answers. Endless insights. Tune in starting July 30th to Back 40 on the Wired to Hunt podcast. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23
1 min
Ep. 399: Gator Attack, Duck Banding, and Water Fights
This week, Cal covers budget cuts to the duck banding program, a river controversy in Nebraska, and one lucky puppy. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21
26 min
Ep. 398: Houndations - Dog Attention Spans and What They Mean to Training Sessions
This week, Tony explains why it's so hard to train dogs on our mental schedule, and how we should try to understand their ability to focus so we can wring the most out of each session. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16
17 min
Ep. 397: Baby Tigers, Screwworms, and Make America Beautiful Again
This week, Cal tackles the "Make America Beautiful Again" initiative, unpacks the impeding screwworm invasion, and spills the beans on the latest Tiger King star to be sentenced to federal prison. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14
22 min
Ep. 396: Rock Mines in the Everglades with Chris Wittman
In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan chats with Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean water, to talk about one of the biggest threats to the Florida Everglades: rock mines built by the sugar industry. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9
40 min
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