Episodes 475
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (9,602)
Since Apr 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to "MeatEater Conservation," where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, tune into our brand new show "Future Wild" with Mark Kenyon, where he dives in one-on-one with world-class subject-matter experts, exploring topics relevant to conservation. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 474: Future Wild - A Case for Wildness with David Quammen

Jun 10, 2026 1h 19m Transcript

In this week's episode of Future Wild I'm joined by renowned science writer and best-selling author David Quammen to discuss wildness, why it matters, and what the future might hold for this…

S6 Ep. 473: City Rat Hunting, Mini Bunnies, and a Dog Fires Off a Shotgun

Jun 08, 2026 30m Transcript

This week, Cal covers Washington D.C. rat control efforts, the conservation status of the world's smallest rabbit, a surprising firearm accident, and a whole lot more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater…

S6 Ep. 472: A Foxy Stowaway, Public Land Controversies, and Baby Boy Callaghan

Jun 01, 2026 24m Transcript

This week, Cal tells the story British fox who hitched a ride across the pond, several clashes over public land management, and a bit of personal news you don't want to miss. Connect with Cal…

Ep. 471: Future Wild - The Simplest Approach to Fishing, Adventure, and Saving Our Home Planet with Yvon Chouinard

May 27, 2026 57m Transcript

In this inaugural episode of Future Wild, we kick off this new show exploring the future of our wild world with a discussion with Yvon Chouinard - angler, activist, and founder of Patagonia - about…

S6 Ep. 470: Alcatraz Coyotes, Meat Allergies, and Testicle Brokers

May 25, 2026 21m Transcript

This week, Cal tells you about the Michael Phelps of coyotes, the worst nightmare of meat lovers, and the Mountain King of testicle dealers. Buckle up. It's going to be a wild one. Connect with Cal…

Introducing: Future Wild

May 20, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

Future Wild is a one-on-one interview podcast pairing host, author, and outdoorsman Mark Kenyon and world-class subject matter experts to explore topics relevant to the future of wildlife and wild…

S6 Ep. 469: Crime, Cutlery, and Just Say H2nO

May 18, 2026 28m Transcript

On this week's episode, Cal covers some duck hunters who killed over 200 birds in one morning, why we now think ancient humans used knives before we previously thought, and why scientists just can’t…

S6 Ep. 468: Catfish and Chips, Zombie Trout, and Record Duck Decoys

May 11, 2026 22m Transcript

This week, Cal talks a British catfish scam, deer hunting regulations in New York and Wyoming, and proof that in duck hunting, you can always spend more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more…

S6 Ep. 467: Cocaine Salmon, Legislative Scorecard, and Oh My God It's Dry in the West

May 04, 2026 25m Transcript

This week, Cal breaks down recent research on the effects of hard drugs on Atlantic Salmon, western drought, and the wins-and-losses of all our legislative calls to action so far this year. Connect…

S6 Ep. 466: The Hog Terminator, Bear News, and a New Record Rainbow Trout

Apr 27, 2026 21m Transcript

This week, Cal delves into a whole bunch of bear-related developments, an AI robot chasing wild hogs, and the unusual backstory story behind a whopper fish. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn…

S6 Ep. 465: Wolf Attack, Captive Deer, and Wisconsin Cranes

Apr 20, 2026 21m Transcript

This week, Cal tells you about a woman who didn't cry wolf, a program to release pen-raised deer into the wild, and a crane hunt in Wisconsin than never was. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn…

S6 Ep. 464: Robo-Grouse, Ferret Eradication, and What's Going on with the U.S. Forest Service

Apr 13, 2026 20m Transcript

This week, Cal talks about two unique wildlife management tactics in Wyoming, invasive fly infestations, a ferret eradication program across the pond, and what to make of the major shakeup of the…

Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Two

Apr 12, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

Blood Trails is a true crime podcast born in the outdoors--and in Season 2, we're going even deeper. From the grisly killing of a mountain man in Montana to the cold-blooded murder of a deer hunter…

S6 Ep. 463: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine

Apr 08, 2026 17m Transcript

This week, Tony explains the many ways in which dogs benefit us both physically and mentally. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,…

S6 Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation

Apr 06, 2026 23m Transcript

This week, Cal covers why Neanderthals might have been better doctors than we thought, a bombshell case in Idaho where a game commissioner is accused of wildlife crimes, and more shenanigans from Sen…

S6 Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax

Mar 30, 2026 24m Transcript

This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that…

S6 Ep. 460: Houndations - Puppy Permission Slips and Untrained Training

Mar 25, 2026 18m Transcript

This week, Tony explains how our dogs are always learning from us, whether we are training them or not, and how that can lead to behavioral issues as they age. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater…

S6 Ep. 459: Venison Thieves, Helicopter Hunting, and Very Old Birds

Mar 23, 2026 23m Transcript

This week, Cal covers a troubling case of a deer processor who stole venison that was supposed to go to charity, a rancher who allegedly stole an elk head, and the world's oldest bird. Connect…

S6 Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?

Mar 16, 2026 30m Transcript

On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a…

S6 Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision

Mar 11, 2026 17m Transcript

This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on…

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