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Since 1914, the New Mexico Wildlife Federation has been protecting our state’s wildlife, habitat and public lands for all to enjoy. Now the federation is kicking off a new chapter, launching the Ahi Va Podcast to present information to inform and inspire New Mexicans to conserve our resources for future generations. Stay connected to learn about important issues and ways to take action.

  1. 01/04/2023

    Ep. 24: HOWL for Wildlife

    In this episode Jesse Deubel and John Stallone talk about the importance of reclaiming the wolf. As apex predators, human hunters and wild wolves have much in common. Over the years though, many hunters have perceived wolves as competition for the prey species that human hunters also pursue to feed our families. Perhaps because of this relationship that some hunters view as adversarial, the image of the wolf has been embraced and adopted by many organizations who use it to portray an anti-hunting agenda. Nothing is more pro-hunting than the wolf. No sound in nature is a more powerful announcement of the importance of hunting for survival than the sound of a wolf's howl. HOWL for Wildlife is working to help unify human hunters so that we can use our collective howl to communicate in unison to decision makers across the country about the importance of respecting and protecting our hunting and angling cultures and traditions. As Howl for Wildlife points out, "North America’s wildlife & fisheries are constantly under threat. These threats are often based on misguided emotions, anthropomorphism, misunderstandings, and lack of scientific evidence. We aim to protect all wildlife from what could be their destruction if management practices are removed, however we cannot achieve our goals without the pack coming together as one to Howl For Wildlife."

    1hr 18min

  2. 01/11/2022

    Ep. 19: Festival of the Cranes

    The Sandhill crane is believed to be one of oldest living bird species in the world, having occupied our planet for roughly two million years. Throughout their existence migratory Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) have been migrating thousands of miles between their summer and winter ranges. The changes that have occurred along this route over this span of time is difficult to imagine. In recent history, human impacts had a devastating effect on the population of this species. By the 1900’s habitat loss by human development and overhunting had reduced the population of these birds to near extinction. Today, the Sandhill cranes that depend on New Mexico for winter habitat are thriving. This astonishing recovery has occurred despite estimates that more than 90% of the historic wetland habitat in the Middle Rio Grande has been lost during the last two hundred years. From 1935 to 1989 it's been said that the Middle Rio Grande Valley saw more than a fifty percent reduction in wetlands. Fortunately for our Sandhill Cranes, in 1939 the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide critical stopover and winter grounds for migrating wildlife. On this episode of the Ahi Va podcast, Jesse Deubel speaks with two of the nation's most experienced professionals who have been instrumental in the continued success of both Sandhill cranes and the habitat on which they depend. Alan Hamilton, Ph.D works with the New Mexico Wildlife Federation as the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) Program Director. In this role he has led the implementation of three Standard NAWCA grants that combined protected and enhanced 5,467 acres of wetlands in the Middle Rio Grande. Dr. Hamilton is also the founder and board president of Rio Grande Return. Rio Grande Return is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting New Mexico’s rivers, streams, springs, seeps, and the unique habitats and diverse wildlife they support. Matt Boggie, Ph.D is a wildlife ecologist and his research has centered on integrating statistical approaches to investigate how environmental change and natural and anthropogenic disturbances modulate the behavioral responses of wildlife and influence the habitat and distribution of wildlife populations. Through effective partnerships, his research has contributed to the development and implementation of broad-scale conservation strategies. He places a high value on bringing together partners and stakeholders to address shared conservation priorities and combining efforts to deliver actionable outcomes His doctoral research included a detailed investigation into the winter ecology of the Rocky Mountain Population of Greater Sandhill Cranes in the Middle Rio Grande Valley and assessed how the population responds to landscape change. December 1st-3rd, 2022 Friends of Bosque del Apache will be hosting "Festival of the Cranes + Virtual Crane Fiesta." This event is a stunning celebration of Sandhill cranes and everything their history and resilience can teach us about ourselves, the natural world and intersection that exists between the two. Hope to see you at the festival. Until then, "Enjoy the Listen!" For More Info: https://friendsofbosquedelapache.org/festival/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Boggie-2 https://riograndereturn.com/ https://www.newmexico.org/listing/bosque-del-apache-national-wildlife-refuge/363/

    1 hr

  3. 01/09/2022

    Ep. 17: "Undeterred", an interview with Gabriel Vasquez

    As a young boy from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Gabriel Vasquez had a very negative experience when his father first introduced him to camping, fishing and enjoying the outdoors on public land in New Mexico. Gabe's father was undeterred. The resoluteness displayed by his dad had a profound impact on Gabe who went on to become an avid outdoorsman and a professional conservationist. Currently Gabe works for HECHO [Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting and the Outdoors]. Prior to that, he worked for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. In his role with NMWF, Gabe introduced countless youth to the outdoors by providing them with transformative opportunities to connect with nature. Gabe shares one story set in the Gila Wilderness wherein he tricks a group of teens to scale a formidable peak by implying they would obtain a cellular signal from the summit that would allow them to check their social media accounts. By the trip's end, looking at the screens on their phones was far less desirable to them than enjoying meaningful adventures in the wild. Jesse Deubel and Gabriel Vasquez are also joined by NMWF staffers Adrian Angulo and Ray Trejo who both serve on the board of directors for the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project. Founded by Gabe and headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he resides, Nuestra Tierra has quickly grown into a powerful conservation organization gaining recognition on the national stage for their incredible work. You'll have to listen through some laughter on this one, but we sure hope you enjoy the listen! For more info: https://www.hechoonline.org/ https://nmwildlife.org/

    1hr 2min

  4. 01/07/2022

    Ep. 15: Fishing for Dinosaurs

    About 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, Tyrannosaurus roamed the land on continents that were positioned very differently than they are today. Ths skies were filled with Pterodactyls and a variety of other pterosaurs. The oceans teemed with giant sea dinosaurs like Mosasaurs and Elasmosaurids that grew longer than 50 feet. In the freshwaters, fish from the family Polyodontidae swam with their massive mouths wide open as they used electroreceptors located on their long, snout-like rostrums to detect weak electric fields which indicated the presence of prey items like zooplankton in the water column. There are six known species of these paddlefish. All but one of those species are extinct. The surviving species, the American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) native to North America, continues to swim in our waterways with very few morphological changes since the earliest fossil records of the Early Cretaceous, 120 to 125 million years ago. While paddlefish populations have declined dramatically across their historic range, the state of Oklahoma has done a phenomenal job of conserving this magnificent species. Nels Rodefeld is the communication and education chief of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Nels is a true paddlefish expert. Silvana Braculla Yaroschuk is the multistate conservation grants program manager for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Silvana and podcast host Jesse Deubel had the honor of spending a day fishing for dinosaurs with Nels Rodefeld and the Assistant Director of Operations for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Wade Free. It was an amazing experience full of excitement and education. Learn how the team from Oklahoma's state wildlife agency has implemented creative solutions to fund paddlefish conservation. Enjoy the listen! For More Info https://nmwildlife.org/

    54 min

  5. 01/06/2022

    Ep. 14: Happy Birthday Gila!

    On June 3, 1924, the Gila Wilderness became the first officially designated wilderness in the world. Including the acreage from the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and the Blue Range Wilderness, this wilderness complex encompasses 558,014 acres of purely wild and rugged landscape. This 872 square miles of breathtaking wilderness is managed by the Gila National Forest. In anticipation of its centennial birthday, a diverse array of writers contributed unique works expressing their connection to this place and the experiences that helped develop that connection. In this episode, Jesse Deubel speaks with one of those contributing authors, Dr. Karl Malcolm. Malcolm and Deubel are joined by Leia Barnett and Madeleine Carey, both of whom work tirelessly everyday to advocate for the Gila in their roles with Wild Earth Guardians. Both Barnett and Carey were instrumental in the process of producing the powerful anthology, "First and Wildest - The Gila Wilderness at 100." The conversation was recorded on May 12. The following day, a human-caused wildfire erupted amid terrible conditions. The worst drought in 1,200 years coupled with unseasonably high temperatures and unrelenting winds caused the fire to spread at record speed. This wildfire will forever change thousands of these pristine acres of wild beauty. Fortunately, the Gila is as resilient as it is beautiful. The topics discussed include everything from hunting turkeys to eating cicadas. As with any discussion about the Gila, the celebration of the area's wildlife takes center stage. Happy birthday Gila. Enjoy the listen! About the book: https://www.torreyhouse.org/first-and-wildest For more info: https://nmwildlife.org/

    1hr 16min

  6. 01/05/2022

    Ep. 13: The Reel Life

    Ivan Valdez is an owner of the Reel Life Fly Shop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition to running a retail operation, Ivan is also a professional Fly Fishing Guide. Gregg Flores is the founder and owner of "Where the River Runs." Where the River Runs or WTRR as it is often referred to is a content creation company. Ivan helps travelers to New Mexico make lasting memories on New Mexico's trout streams and rivers. Gregg tells stories and documents the experiences of people around New Mexico. It's not uncommon for these two professions to intersect. Gregg and Ivan have shared the water many times. In this episode we really explore what sharing the water means. On March 1st the New Mexico State Supreme Court ruled that the waters of New Mexico are public and are open to the public for the purpose of recreation. We talk a little about what that means and why it matters. Equally important, we discuss the critical importance of responsible recreation. Public waters belong to all of us and therefore we all have a responsibility to take care of these waterways. We must be committed to be great stewards of our public lands and waters as well as great neighbors to those who own adjacent private lands. Enjoy the listen! Fore More Info: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelLife/ https://thereellife.com/flyguide/ https://www.facebook.com/WhereTheRiverRuns https://www.wheretheriverruns.com/ https://nmwildlife.org/

    1hr 16min

  7. 01/04/2022

    Ep. 12: State Capitols Need More Camo

    "Camo at the Capitol" is an event that takes place annually in many states across the West. This concept was actualized by the National Wildlife Federation and its affiliates. In this episode Jesse Deubel sits down with Aaron Kindle from the National Wildlife Federation, Craig Benjamin also from NWF and famed outdoor journalist Tracy Ross. The conversation takes place in Cheyenne, Wyoming immediately following the event that filled the Wyoming State House with camo-clad conservationists. Our discussion touches on a wide array of topics including fashion in advocacy, being new to hunting, wildlife migration corridors, and the interface between hunting and other types of outdoor recreation. Learn how a group of enthusiastic hunters wearing camo received standing ovations from the floors of both the Senate and the House as we overlooked state legislators working to pass laws inside the gorgeous renaissance revival architecture that is Wyoming's Capitol Building. Spoiler alert: all we had to do was show up. The New Mexico Wildlife Federation looks forward to seeing you at our next "Camo at the Capitol" event at the "Roundhouse" in Santa Fe in early 2023. Until then, enjoy the listen. For more info: https://nmwildlife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/nmwildlife

    1hr 10min

  8. 01/03/2022

    Ep. 11: Selling Cupcakes For Conservation

    In this episode Jesse Deubel speaks with Kevin Bixby from "Wildlife For All" and Andre Miller from "Western Resources Advocates." The topic of conversation is conservation funding. Who pays to manage the wildlife that belongs equally to all the residents of New Mexico? How does New Mexico compare to other states? This diverse trio of public land and wildlife enthusiasts examines current funding mechanisms and explores opportunities to advance conservation funding into the future. At one point in the discussion Jesse asks about the potential to increase voluntary contributions from the general public. In his reply, Kevin asks, "Should we ask the navy to hold a bake sale to build an aircraft carrier?" For More Info: https://nmwildlife.org/

    1hr 5min
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Since 1914, the New Mexico Wildlife Federation has been protecting our state’s wildlife, habitat and public lands for all to enjoy. Now the federation is kicking off a new chapter, launching the Ahi Va Podcast to present information to inform and inspire New Mexicans to conserve our resources for future generations. Stay connected to learn about important issues and ways to take action.

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  • Creator
    Driftwood Outdoors
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    57
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    Clean
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    © Copyright Driftwood Outdoors
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    Ahi Va