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• Ep. 84: Deer series part three: Getting involved

  September 15, 2026 · 58 min

  In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle and Northern Region Wildlife Manager Jim Christensen explain how deer hunt structures and permit numbers are determined and how hunters can weigh in on those proposals and get involved…

• Ep. 83: Deer series part two: Helping deer in Utah

  August 18, 2026 · 52 min

  In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle and Southern Region Habitat Restoration Biologist Kendall Bagley talk about the main factors that impact deer populations in Utah, what the DWR is doing to address those issues and help…

• Ep. 82: Deer series part one: A look at deer in Utah

  July 21, 2026 · 37 min

  In this episode, DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle takes us back in time for an overview of the history of mule deer populations in Utah from the 1800s until today. Listen in to learn about what impacts deer numbers, as well as some…

• Ep. 81: Catching crayfish

  June 16, 2026 · 25 min

  In this episode, DWR Strawberry Reservoir Project Leader Alan Ward and Northern Region Native Aquatics Biologist Skyler Smith talk about crawdads (also known as crayfish) and where to find these tasty little crustaceans in Utah, as well as…

• Ep. 80: The impact of non-native species

  May 19, 2026 · 35 min

  In this episode, DWR Aquatics Section Assistant Chief Randy Oplinger and Native Herpetology Coordinator Alyssa Hoekstra talk about some of the species found in the Beehive State that are not native to Utah — how they got here, the negative…

• Ep. 79: Rosy-finch banding

  April 21, 2026 · 46 min

  In this episode, DWR Wildlife Conservation Biologist Shawn Pladas talks about a small, high-elevation bird found in Utah that researchers are trying to learn more about — the rosy-finch. Listen in to learn fun facts about this…

• Ep. 78: What anglers should know about Utah's future fish stocking

  March 17, 2026 · 43 min

  In this episode, DWR Aquatic Section Chief Drew Cushing and Aquatic Section Research Coordinator Robert Shields talk about the new 30-year plan for fish production and stocking in Utah. Continued population growth in Utah has created…

• Ep. 77: Fishing for catfish

  February 17, 2026 · 50 min

  In this episode, DWR Central Region Outreach Manager Michael Packer and Central Region Aquatics Manager Chris Crockett share their knowledge about catfishing in Utah. (No, not that kind of catfishing…) Listen in to learn more about…