Episodes 80
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (89)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Have you ever wondered how wildlife agencies catch ducks and geese? Are you curious about what happens inside a fish hatchery? "Wild," a podcast produced by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, answers these questions and provides insights into the work that Utah does to protect and manage its fish and wildlife. A new episode is released the third Tuesday of each month and features an inside look at different fish and wildlife species in Utah and projects and jobs within Utah's wildlife agency.

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Recent Episodes

S1E80 Ep. 80: The impact of non-native species

May 19, 2026 35m

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…

S1E79 Ep. 79: Rosy-finch banding

Apr 21, 2026 46m

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…

S1E78 Ep. 78: What anglers should know about Utah's future fish stocking

Mar 17, 2026 43m

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…

S1E77 Ep. 77: Fishing for catfish

Feb 17, 2026 49m

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…

S1E76 Ep. 76: Shed hunting in Utah

Jan 20, 2026 28m

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…

S1E75 Episode 75: Wildlife gone wild

Dec 16, 2025 51m

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…

S1E74 Ep. 74: Processing and cooking wild game

Nov 18, 2025 53m

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…

S1E73 Ep. 73: Commercial Hunting Areas

Oct 21, 2025 28m

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…

S1E72 Ep. 72: Rabbits of Utah

Sep 16, 2025 25m

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…

S1E71 Ep. 71: Utah fly fishing

Aug 19, 2025 45m

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…

S1E70 Ep. 70: The three species

Jul 15, 2025 38m

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.…

S1E69 Ep. 69: Bighorn sheep

Jun 17, 2025 30m

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…

S1E68 Ep. 68: The world of beavers

May 20, 2025 38m

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…

S1E67 Ep. 67: Tiger muskies

Apr 15, 2025 54m

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…

S1E66 Ep. 66: Hummingbird banding

Mar 18, 2025 46m

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…

S1E65 Ep. 65: Catching a pronghorn

Feb 18, 2025 42m

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…

S1E64 Ep. 64: Frogs, lizards and snakes, oh my!

Jan 21, 2025 37m

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…

S1E63 Ep. 63: Walk-in Access Program

Dec 17, 2024 38m

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…

S1E62 Ep. 62: Recovering razorback suckers

Nov 19, 2024 32m

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…

S1E61 Ep. 61: Spearfishing in Utah

Oct 15, 2024 53m

In this episode, DWR Aquatics Assistant Section Chief Craig Walker and Utah Spearos President Ryan Peterson give some insights into the fascinating sport of spearfishing, including its growth in Utah…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Wild have?

Wild has published 80 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Government, Natural Sciences.

Is Wild still active?

Wild is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.

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