The Straight Shot Don Willimont/Steve Hamilton

In this conversation, Don and Steve discuss the issues of illegal dumping, zebra and quagga mussels, and whirling disease in BC's waterways. They highlight the need for community involvement in cleaning up illegal dump sites and preventing the spread of invasive species. They explain the devastating effects of zebra and quagga mussels on water ecosystems, including the destruction of shorelines, disruption of the food web, and the cost of eradication efforts. They also discuss the p...

This conversation with Don and Steve discusses the current hunting regulation proposals in British Columbia and the process of developing these recommendations. It highlights the importance of public participation and the need for a longer consultation period and the evolution of hunting regulations from game management to sustainable wildlife management is explored. The contentious proposals on Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) and the arguments surrounding hunter density and hunt qualit...

In this conversation, Don and Steve discuss the reasons for ending their podcast and the personal challenges they faced during their time apart. They also share how hunting and the outdoors played a significant role in their lives, including the impact it had on their late brother. The conversation then shifts to the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in British Columbia and the need for surveillance and testing. They explain the nature of prions and the challenges of managing CW...