Fresh Tracks Weekly

The Fresh Tracks crew, led by Marcus Hockett, keeps you in the know about what's happening in conservation. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Don't miss this weekly podcast covering the everything you need to know.

  1. 22 D’ABR.

    Congress to DELIST Grizzly Bears??? | Week of April 21

    Interested in some gear from Randy’s Garage Sale? Visit https://shopfreshtracks.com/ We have a full slate of items happening on this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly. First off, Blake is headed out for his first-ever elk hunt this fall and needs your help. What broadheads are you shooting and why? Drop your recommendations in the comments below! For this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus discuss why the biological recovery of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly is a success story being held hostage by litigation. - What does "State Control" actually look like? - The history of the Simpson-Tester wolf rider and why a similar "backdoor" move might be the only way forward for grizzlies. - The reality of future grizzly hunting: Why it won't be "over-the-counter" and why hunters must be the most disciplined stewards of this iconic species. - Then we jump into a weekend update where Blake and Marcus celebrated their birthdays by tagging some turkeys! News Topics Covered: Boundary Waters Update: A deep dive into House Joint Resolution 140 and the controversial use of the Congressional Review Act to bypass environmental safeguards in Minnesota. Links • Outdoor Life • https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/senate-votes-revoke-boundary-waters-protections/ • https://www.outdoorlife.com/opinion/how-congress-stripped-boundary-waters-protections/ • MeatEater • https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/senate-votes-against-protecting-boundary-waters CWD & Wyoming Elk: Good news from the winter feed grounds, but why dry conditions and "prion-persistence" mean we aren't out of the woods yet. Links • WYO File - Zero CWD Cases at Feedgrounds • https://wyofile.com/record-warmth-open-slopes-give-wyomings-fed-elk-a-reprieve-from-advancing-deadly-disease/ • WYO File - Historically Warm Winter • https://wyofile.com/record-warmth-open-slopes-give-wyomings-fed-elk-a-reprieve-from-advancing-deadly-disease/ Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp: How your 2026 stamp purchase funds critical research into LPDV (a virus affecting wild turkey populations). Links • Purchase a stamp here • https://store.mossyoak.com/products/2026-wild-turkey-stamp?srsltid=AfmBOoqj0zUwWgZvBYJBMNfJkiz1juImYhCLCykJEz4g1vnlJm1s5j16 • Where you money goes when purchasing a Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp • https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/turkey/mossy-oaks-wild-turkey-stamp-funds-lpdv-disease-research Delta Waterfowl Milestone: Celebrating 100,000 new hunters through the "First Hunt" program. Link • https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/news/delta-waterfowl-achieves-historic-milestone-100-000-people-introduced-to-duck-hunting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  2. 14 D’ABR.

    Pay Attention if Sage-grouse Disappear | Week of April 13

    To buy the beaver pelt from Randy’s Garage Sale, click here - shopfreshtracks.com This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we are joined by Skyler, the Sage Grouse Conservation Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We take a deep dive into the critical role sage grouse play in the western ecosystem and explain why big game hunters should be invested in the health of these birds and their habitat. We also catch up with Michael in his latest installment of the fishing corner. We also jump into a few news stories: Over half of the reintroduced wolves in Colorado have died or been killed, leading to a pause in further translocations due to budget constraints and sourcing difficulties. Oklahoma has begun releasing pen-raised deer into the wild to test for genetic immunity to Chronic Wasting Disease, a move that has drawn significant criticism from the scientific and hunting communities. The Congressional Sportsmen Foundation is raising alarms over new bills in Massachusetts that could shift wildlife management areas toward preservationist models, potentially limiting active habitat management and hunting access. Online retailer Etsy has announced a ban on the sale of most fur items starting in August 2026, a decision that trappers and small business owners argue ignores the role of trapping as a vital wildlife management tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

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