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Will Stenberg is a writer and musician, and his brother Zack Stentz is a writer and film producer know for his work on films like X-Men: First Class & Thor.

Stampede Ventures recently optioned the rights to Rick McIntyre's first 3 books in the Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone book series to Will and Zack to script a film adaptation.

Will and Zack spoke about their childhood experiences in nature, the journey of ultimately being selected to bring Rick McIntyre's books to the screen, and the challenges of adapting those stories for a larger audience.

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'The Alpha Wolves Of Yellowstone’: Stampede Ventures Taps Zack Stentz, Will Stenberg To Script Film Based On Non-Fiction Book Series (Deadline)

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This is the fourth installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Mike Kosmrl, reporter and investigative journalist from WyoFile.

Mike discussed how he first learned about the story, the challenges he's had getting information, the scope of the incident throughout Wyoming, and if statewide change would come to wildlife management or hunting practices in the state.

Mike Koshmrl has been and environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming.

**Check out all of Mike's reporting on this incident below**

Mike Koshmrl Wyoming Wolf Incident Reports (WyoFile)

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This is the third installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs from Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.

We discussed legal action being taken in Wyoming related to the wolf killing, the deeper problems at the legislative and game agency levels, and how people can make change for wolves and wildlife in the state.

Kim Bean is President of Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.

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This is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer.

We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags.

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.

**Articles Discussed in this Podcast**

Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform (WyoFIle)

From Cowboy State Daily:
Eastern Wyoming Has Too Many Elk, And Hunters Can’t Kill Them Fast Enough

Wyoming Game And Fish Proposes Unlimited Elk Tags To Cut Down On Gigantic Herds
Wyoming Commission Meeting April 16-17

Investigation Could Lead To More Charges For Accused Wyoming Wolf Tormentor

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Emily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture.

Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any new official information and requests for interviews with the agency by both outlets have been cancelled or denied.

Please Read KOHL's stories on this incident below:

Wolf’s capture, alleged abuse by Wyoming man condemned, highlights legal limitations

Wyoming resident cited for illegally possessing a live wolf

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From WyoFIle: Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform

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Julia Smith is currently the Endangered Species Recovery Manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She formerly held the position of Lead of Wolf Policy for the same department for just over 2 years.

Julia spoke at about her academic background learning about large predators, ultimately working with wolves in Arizona and later Washington, her experience working in the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and how wolves are faring in the state.

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife: Grey Wolf

Capital Press: Washington Wolf Lead Takes New Challenge

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