The Hunter Conservationist Podcast Blood Origins Canada Foundation

This episode covers various stories related to bears, deer, moose, and gun ranges in Canada. The first story discusses the impact of tourism on grizzly bears in British Columbia, highlighting how tourists can disrupt their feeding patterns. The second story focuses on the tragic death of a famous white grizzly bear in Yoho National Park due to a collision with a vehicle. The episode also touches on the controversy surrounding the display of a mounted polar bear in Yellowknife and the decline of moose populations in Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Additionally, it mentions the decrease in the number of shooting ranges in Canada since the gun confiscation program was announced.
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Perry McCormick, president of Pheasants Forever Canada discusses the importance of habitat diversity for pheasants and other bird species. He highlights the need for shorter cover and the benefits of vegetation diversity. The conversation also touches on the impact of landscape changes, such as the transition from smaller farms to commercial farms, the use of pesticides, and the development of green infrastructure like wind turbines and solar farms. Perry emphasizes the importance of conserving ditches and right-of-ways as valuable habitat and the need for awareness and education on their natural benefits. The conversation concludes with a discussion on favorite pheasant recipes and the role of hunters in conservation.
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Dr. Michelle McLellan delves into the reintroduction of grizzly bears into the North Cascade ecosystem in Washington state, exploring the challenges, implications, and potential impact on the ecosystem and neighboring regions. The discussion covers the history of grizzly bear reintroduction, genetic diversity, habitat quality, and the potential for bear migration across borders. The conversation delves into the challenges and considerations surrounding the reintroduction of grizzly bears in British Columbia and Washington State. It explores the social, political, and ecological dimensions of this issue, highlighting the need for funding, public support, and wildlife management strategies. The conversation also touches on the impact of human-wildlife conflict and the importance of coexistence with apex predators in the ecosystem.
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Chef Michael Hunter muses about his background as a chef and book author, his personal philosophies as a chef and hunter, and the changing perception of hunting in the culinary world. He believes that showcasing the food aspect of hunting is educational and inspiring, and it has encouraged more people to take up hunting. He also discusses the blending of cooking and hunting in the hunting community and its impact on the perception of hunting. Chef Hunter expresses his desire to be able to share wild game with customers in his restaurant, but there are strict regulations and processes that make it difficult. He also talks about the importance of simplicity in cooking.
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In this episode Mark explores some of the central questions around bear baiting including, Is the use of artificial bait bad for a bear's health? Does baiting cause bears to become more aggressive towards humans and does baiting cause bears to stop foraging naturally?
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Welcome to Episode 1. In this episode, Doug and Mark introduce the show, the premise behind it and then provide updates on recent fur prices and the drivers behind the changes as well as providing a recap of the spring 2024 seal hunt.
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