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Emily Weidner has been a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist at the Bend Field Office in Orgeon since 2017. She is the office lead for eagles, sage-grouse, bats and wolves.
Emily spoke about her role as a USFWS Biologist in Oregon, the types of research happening with wolves in their specific area, told us an incredible wolf encounter story, and about her experiences in the field.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Bend, OR)
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Screenwriter, director and producer Ashley Avis came back to Wolf Connection for the second time in 2 weeks! Ashley filmed at Wolf Connection for the new initiative, A Cry for the Wild, which will culminate in a 3-day event & rally for wolves and wildlife in Washington, D.C. this month. She also disclosed information about the next steps in the new film project, American Wolf.
Ashley is the President of The Wild Beauty Foundation, wrote, directed and edited Black Beauty on Disney+ and directed the award winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West.
**More details about "A Cry for the Wild" rally in Washington, D.C. below**
Cry for the Wild Website
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Ashley Avis is a screenwriter, director and producer of 6 feature films and is the President of The Wild Beauty Foundation. She is the writer, director and editor for Black Beauty on Disney+ and directed the award winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West.
Ashley spoke about her visit to Wolf Connection, her new film project, American Wolf, and the similarities between her work with wild horses and wolves.
Watch the video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/coYPvvH-lYk
Ashley Avis Website
@ashleyavis
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Cara Love is an Evolutionary Biologist and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. She has been studying wolves in the exclusion zone of Chernobyl for over a decade. Caraâs goal is to help further our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary ramifications anthropogenic stressors have on wildlife populations.
Cara described her research on how wolves are surviving in and around Chernobyl, the ways in which they are collecting data, and how radiation exposure in wolf populations could lead to possible cancer fighting genetics.
Cara Love Website
Wolves of Chernobyl (Website)
The Mutant Wolves of Chernobyl Have Evolved to Survive Cancer
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This is the third edition of 'Wolf Tracks'! We discussed the Cody Robert's fallout in Wyoming, along with other stories pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer.
Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.
Here are the articles and content that were discussed in the podcast:
Forest Service/BLM Can't Ban Coyote Whacking
Hogs for Hope Fundraiser
H.R. 764 Passes the House (Trust the Science Act)
Ninth Circuit Upholds Temp. Protections for Grizzlies in Wolf Trapping Case
Dane County Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to revoke DNR wolf management plan
Idaho's Wolf Killings Decline
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Bill Watkins has been part of the Transportation System and Wilderness Tour Guide at Denali National Park for over 30 years. He is also the Administrator for the Denali Wolves group on Facebook, and is a conservation, wildlife and landscape photographer.
Bill spoke with us about his experiences guiding in the park, the changing dynamics in tourism as wolf watching and bear viewing has been in decline, and the impacts that wildlife mismanagement has had on predators around Denali National Park.
Bill Watkins Website
Bill Watkins YouTube
Alaska Wildlife Alliance Website
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Ramey Newell is an American-Canadian filmmaker, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist who splits her time between British Columbia and Oregon. Her new film, A Good Wolf, is a feature-length documentary that explores diverging viewpoints on what 'A Good Wolf' means to different individuals. Those views are explored within the context of this lengthy, emotionally charged, and continuing battle over how wolves (and bears) are managed at the northeast boundary of Denali National Park.
Ramey discussed her background in photography and filmmaking, what factors drew her to make the film, and how she balanced perspectives on such an emotionally charged issue.
A Good Wolf premieres at the MountainFilm Festival in Telluride, CO May 23 - 27
Ramey Newell Website
A Good Wolf Website
MountainFilm Festival Website (Purchase Passes)
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Will Stenberg is a writer and musician, and his brother Zack Stentz is a writer and film producer know for his work on films like X-Men: First Class & Thor.
Stampede Ventures recently optioned the rights to Rick McIntyre's first 3 books in the Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone book series to Will and Zack to script a film adaptation.
Will and Zack spoke about their childhood experiences in nature, the journey of ultimately being selected to bring Rick McIntyre's books to the screen, and the challenges of adapting those stories for a larger audience.
@thewillstenberg
@musezack
'The Alpha Wolves Of Yellowstoneâ: Stampede Ventures Taps Zack Stentz, Will Stenberg To Script Film Based On Non-Fiction Book Series (Deadline)
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This is the fourth installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Mike Kosmrl, reporter and investigative journalist from WyoFile.
Mike discussed how he first learned about the story, the challenges he's had getting information, the scope of the incident throughout Wyoming, and if statewide change would come to wildlife management or hunting practices in the state.
Mike Koshmrl has been and environmental reporter and journalist for over a decade. He previously worked with Jackson Hole News & Guide and currently writes for WyoFile, reporting on environmental, conservation and natural issues concerning the state of Wyoming.
**Check out all of Mike's reporting on this incident below**
Mike Koshmrl Wyoming Wolf Incident Reports (WyoFile)
Wyofile.com
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This is the third installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident. We spoke with Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs from Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.
We discussed legal action being taken in Wyoming related to the wolf killing, the deeper problems at the legislative and game agency levels, and how people can make change for wolves and wildlife in the state.
Kim Bean is President of Wolves of the Rockies and Kristin Combs is the Executive Director of Wyoming Wildlife Advocates.
Wolves of the Rockies
Wyoming Wildlife Advocates
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This is the second installment of our podcasts regarding the Wyoming Wolf Incident by speaking with Carter Niemeyer.
We discussed the details of the incident, the reactions within both the hunting and non-consumptive communities, what the fallout could be from and Wyoming's massive elk herds prompting more hunting tags.
Carter Niemeyer retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.
**Articles Discussed in this Podcast**
Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform (WyoFIle)
From Cowboy State Daily:
Eastern Wyoming Has Too Many Elk, And Hunters Canât Kill Them Fast Enough
Wyoming Game And Fish Proposes Unlimited Elk Tags To Cut Down On Gigantic HerdsWyoming Commission Meeting April 16-17
Investigation Could Lead To More Charges For Accused Wyoming Wolf Tormentor
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Emily Cohen is the Executive Director of 89.1 KHOL in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They were the first break the story on March 29th involving a wolf's capture by Cody Roberts, the alleged abuse and death of the wolf following its capture.
Wyoming Public Records Act requests submitted by KHOL and WyoFile as of Thursday, April 4th, have not yielded any new official information and requests for interviews with the agency by both outlets have been cancelled or denied.
Please Read KOHL's stories on this incident below:
Wolfâs capture, alleged abuse by Wyoming man condemned, highlights legal limitations
Wyoming resident cited for illegally possessing a live wolf
@891khol
@wyofile
From WyoFIle: Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform
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Julia Smith is currently the Endangered Species Recovery Manager for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She formerly held the position of Lead of Wolf Policy for the same department for just over 2 years.
Julia spoke at about her academic background learning about large predators, ultimately working with wolves in Arizona and later Washington, her experience working in the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and how wolves are faring in the state.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife: Grey Wolf
Capital Press: Washington Wolf Lead Takes New Challenge
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Sylvia Medina has been the President of Green Kids Club for almost 7 years. They focus on spreading the word about environmental issues relating to people and animals through storytelling. Green Kids Club works with conservation groups and writing childrenâs books related to environmental issues they are experiencing.
Sylvia described how Green Kids Club began, the process of writing stories for a younger audience, two upcoming wolf books The White Wolves of Yellowstone and The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone, and the impacts her stories are able to have for animals across the globe.
She is partnering with Wolves of the Rockies, Rene Hersey, and Julie Argyle for The White Wolves of Yellowstone.
She is co-authoring The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone with Doug Smith.
Buy Books from Green Kids Club
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Nicole Schmitt has been the Executive Director for Alaska Wildlife Alliance for over 6 years. They protect Alaska's wildlife through citizen mobilization, advocacy and education. Recently there have been calls to expand hunting and trapping around Denali National Park to protect moose and caribou herds.
Nicole spoke at length about Alaska Wildlife Alliance's mission, the issues surrounding hunting and trapping of wolves near Denali National Park, and the consequences on the ecosystem of not finding a long term solution for this piece of land designated as the Stampede Corridor.
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Alaska Wildlife Alliance
Proposal 186
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John E. Marriott has been photographing wildlife for over 30 years and has authored multiple books on wolves, bears and national parks. He is involved in Canadian conservation issues with his non-profit organization, EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, which provides ethical and science-based solutions to solve the most pressing wildlife management challenges today.
John spoke at length about the 3-part documentary series, 'Trapped In The Past' that discuss the history, economics, and flawed information used to promote trapping as ethical wildlife management.
All 3 parts of the documentary are now available to view on the EXPOSED Youtube Channel
@johnemarriott
@exposdwc
Trapped in the Past on YouTube
Exposed Wildlife Conservancy
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This is the second edition of 'Wolf Tracks' where we discuss multiple wildlife issues and articles pertaining to wolves with Carter Niemeyer!
Carter retired from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2006 as the Wolf Recovery Coordinator for the state of Idaho. He was an integral part of the Federal Wolf Reintroduction in both Yellowstone and Idaho. Carter has authored two books, Wolfer and Wolf Land, which can be purchased through multiple book retailers.
Here are the articles and content that were discussed in the podcast:
Federal Status Review Grey Wolves of NRM
Status Review Prompts Legal Action (WildEarth Guardians)
Congressman Cohen, Nadler and Huffman Call for Ending the Use of Body-Gripping Animal Traps
Rancher Not Surprised Colorado Wolves Already Near Wyoming State Line
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Ronan Donovan recently visited Wolf Connection, and we did our first ever onsite video podcast!
Check out the Wolf Connection YouTube Channel to see the episode premiere this afternoon here.
Ronan discussed his project called âWolves: Photography Exhibitâ which is coming to Los Angeles soon!
For over a decade, Ronan has been a Conservation Filmmaker & Photographer. His work includes studying chimpanzees in Uganda, wolves in Yellowstone National Park and the Arctic. His visual storytelling, speaking engagements, and photography exhibits have continued his pursuit of conservation for animals on the human dominated landscape.
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Ronan Donovan Website
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Austin Smith Jr. is a Tribal Member and the General Manager for the Branch of Natural Resources with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He was part of a multi-person panel called âFace to Face with Oregonâs Wolves: Expert Perspectivesâ at the High Desert Museum in Oregon hosted by Ronan Donovan.
Austin detailed his journey growing up on the reservation, the many ecological issues he deals with in his profession, and the influence wolves have had in tribal teachings and on the land in Oregon.
@wascosmith_0317
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Nature Nights: Wild Horses, Wolves, and Other Wildlife of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
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Bridgett VonHoldt and Kristin Brzeski are the Director and Co-Director of the Gulf Coast Canine Project. The GCCP was created to encompass their research and the community-based approach they are developing to understand, monitor, and manage the unique canines persisting across the Gulf Coast.
With habitat being threatened of these unique canids on Galveston Island in Texas, the GCCP has looked at the ecological impact on "Ghost Wolves" and are trying to create environmentally conscious spaces.
Bridgett and Kristin went into detail about their expanded research, strategies to bring eco-tourists to Galveston Island, and form good practices for conservation, preservation and sustainable ecosystems.
Gulf Coast Canine Project
GCCP Fundraiser for Research
Ghost Wolves Town Hall
Galveston Coyotes Carry Red Wolf DNA (Video)
@gulfcoastcanineproject
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