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Wild

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Rating
★★★★★
4.6
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90 reviews
This podcast has
76 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2019/10/15
Latest episode
2026/01/20
Average duration
40 min.
Release period
31 days

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Have you ever wondered how wildlife agencies catch and track ducks and geese? Are you curious about what happens inside a fish hatchery? "Wild," a new podcast produced by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, will answer these questions and provide insight into the work that Utah does to protect its wildlife. A new episode will be launched the third Tuesday of each month and will feature an inside look at different projects and jobs within Utah's wildlife agency.

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Ep. 76: Shed hunting in Utah
2026/01/20
In this episode, DWR Once-In-a-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson takes us into the world of shed hunting (aka antler gathering). Join in for shed hunting tips, Utah's requirements and some fun stories!
Episode 75: Wildlife gone wild
2025/12/16
In this episode, DWR Central Region Wildlife Biologist Rod Nielsen, Southern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Erik Woodhouse and Northern Region Urban Wildlife Biologist Randall Mcbride talk about when and how the DWR responds when certain wildlife species end up on a freeway or in your backyard.
Ep. 74: Processing and cooking wild game
2025/11/18
In this episode, DWR Communications Team Coordinator/ Local Food Writer and Editor Darby Doyle and DWR Southern Region District Wildlife Biologist Morgan Hinton explain the process of what to do after you harvest your animal. They go into equipment and tips for field dressing, processing, storing and cooking your game meat. Tune in for this mouth-watering discussion!
Ep. 73: Commercial Hunting Areas
2025/10/21
In this episode, DWR Wildlife Biologist Devri Tanner and Hatt Ranch Incorporated President Royd Hatt talk about the Commercial Hunting Area Program in Utah: what they are, how they work and how to take advantage of these unique hunting opportunities.
Ep. 72: Rabbits of Utah
2025/09/16
In this episode, DWR Northern Region Box Elder District Biologist Daniel Sallee lets us tag along on a "rabbit route" and talks about the different rabbit species in Utah, where to find them and some tips for hunting them.
Ep. 71: Utah fly fishing
2025/08/19
In this episode, DWR Habitat Section Assistant Chief Paul Thompson and Utah State Director for Utah Trout Unlimited Jordan Nielson dive into the world of fly fishing in Utah, including basic equipment, where to go and some of their favorite experiences on the river.
Ep. 70: The three species
2025/07/15
In this episode, Aquatic Section Assistant Chief over Native Species Randy Oplinger talks about three native fish species found in Utah: bluehead suckers, roundtail chub and flannelmouth suckers. Learn how they are similar, what makes each species unique and how the DWR and partners are helping these fish.  
Ep. 69: Bighorn sheep
2025/06/17
In this episode, DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Rusty Robinson talks about bighorn sheep in Utah: where they are located, interesting facts about them and why it has been difficult to manage this big game species.
Ep. 68: The world of beavers
2025/05/20
In this episode, DWR Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois and DWR Northern Region Habitat Restoration Biologist Shane Hill give an in-depth look into the fascinating biology, behavior and management of beavers in Utah. This episode was originally recorded in March 2025.
Ep. 67: Tiger muskies
2025/04/15
In this episode, DWR Aquatics Section Assistant Chief Craig Walker and Muskies Inc. Mountain West Muskie Chapter President Blake Millett talk about tiger muskies in Utah, including why they were introduced, the management surrounding these giant fish and their favorite encounters with them.
Ep. 66: Hummingbird banding
2025/03/18
In this episode, DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby and Ashley National Forest Wildlife Biologist Natasha Hadden talk in-depth about hummingbirds, including what species are found in Utah, the work being done to study their migrations and how people can help these important pollinators. This episode was originally recorded in November 2024.
Ep. 65: Catching a pronghorn
2025/02/18
In this episode, DWR Southern Region District Wildlife Biologist Morgan Hinton and DWR Big Game Coordinator Dax Mangus talk about pronghorn in Utah: where they are found, recent management efforts and surprising things you may not know about these big game animals.   
Ep. 64: Frogs, lizards and snakes, oh my!
2025/01/21
In this episode, DWR Native Herpetology Coordinator Alyssa Hoekstra jumps into the world of the reptiles and amphibian species found in Utah: the most common ones you will see, misconceptions about them and how you can help these unique species. This episode was originally recorded in September 2024.  
Ep. 63: Walk-in Access Program
2024/12/17
In this episode, DWR Walk-in Access Coordinator Bryan Christensen and DWR Northern Region Wildlife Recreation Specialist Rachael Tuckett talk all about the Walk-in Access Program, including what it is, why it's a benefit to the public and how to get involved as a landowner. This episode was originally recorded in October 2024.
Ep. 62: Recovering razorback suckers
2024/11/19
In this episode, DWR Northeastern Region Native Aquatics Project Leader Mike Partlow and DWR Northeastern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Saidee Hyder talk about the success they have had helping endangered razorback suckers to recover through two related tools: controlled water flow releases and a unique waterfowl management area.

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4.6 out of 5
90 reviews
★★★★★
Salty Yak 2025/02/25
Great Podcast
Love the podcast! As a non resident I find the podcast very interesting and informative! Any chance we could get a Spring bear hunting episode?
★★★★★
Credibility specialist 2023/03/15
Credibility Specialist
I took some time today to listen to your show!! Wild, is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to...
★★★★★
WI626 2022/07/18
Great Podcast
This podcast gives awesome information on the wildlife of Utah and really helps with understanding the huge amount of effort that goes into preserving...
★★★★★
Oestesilvestre 2020/06/25
#utahisrad
Just found this podcast and I love it! I agree with the review that asked for a native cutthroat trout episode. Would also love some episodes about no...
★★★★☆
sushisandwhich 2022/03/25
More about Specific animals
It was really interesting to learn about rattle snakes. I loved learning about what to do if you get bit by a rattlesnake, where they like to nest, an...
★★★★★
AlexTatum 2020/03/20
Greatness
Great podcast! A native cutthroat trout fisheries episode please!
★★★★★
Brhellstern 2020/02/05
Great
I wish there were more of them coming out more often. These are great.
★★★★★
Utah Duct 2020/01/24
Love it
Sound is perfect keep it up thank you
★★★★★
one4fishing 2019/10/25
TURN THE VOLUMN UP
What everyone else said.
★☆☆☆☆
Pisciphiliac 2019/10/30
Horrible audio
I stopped listening to the first episode.
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