Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (22)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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35%
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About This Podcast

Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.

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Recent Episodes

Dissecting Misinformation Campaigns

Apr 19, 2026 52m

This episode looks at common misinformation campaigns used to oppose pro-wildlife efforts, including messaging that discourages public involvement and leans heavily on “trust the experts.” Sam and…

Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills

Apr 07, 2026 40m

This episode breaks down how wildlife legislation actually moves through the political process. Bills begin with a core concept, but are quickly reshaped by stakeholder input, requiring tradeoffs…

Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story

Mar 19, 2026 39m

Mark and Sam get real on how wildlife "management" decisions are made, discuss science-based management and what it means for Colorado residents and wildlife.

Wrapping up 2025 with the news

Dec 23, 2025 26m

Join Sam and Mark as they wrap up their first full year hosting the Wildlife Wire! Thank you to all who have listened throughout the year. We look forward to sharing our thoughts and guests with…

The news! Marshland mashup and more

Dec 05, 2025 37m

On today's episode Samantha and Mark discuss the interesting wildlife news, including: 8 Everyday Habits You Can Change That Actually Make a Difference for Wildlife Marshland mashup: Red wolf-coyote…

We're back with the news!

Oct 31, 2025 26m

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country. The State of Colorado's Wildlife Crossings Future of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecided Humanity rises as…

Spooky wildlife myths and wild but true stories

Oct 16, 2025 43m

Ryan Sedgeley from the Endangered Species Coalition joins Mark and Sam for this special Halloween episode. They discuss myths about wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs, as well as zombie deer and frogs…

Dr. Dan Parkinson talks bighorns

Oct 02, 2025 47m

On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them.  Participate in citizen science with…

Furbearer Sam joins the pod today

Sep 25, 2025 51m

Sam plays the role of guest and talks about all things furbearer. What are furbearers? Species of animals grouped together for no other reason than people like to kill them for their fur.

Mark talks rodenticides

Sep 16, 2025 34m

Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife. Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.

Colorado First Gentleman, Marlon Reis

Sep 04, 2025 1h 19m

Today we are joined by one of our personal heroes, the First Gentleman of Colorado, Marlon Reis.    Marlon has brilliantly leveraged his role in Colorado to advocate for animals of all kinds, from…

Talking Fish Traps w/Emma Helverson

Aug 28, 2025 48m

We’re joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits…

Bill Masure: How tech is helping wildlife

Aug 21, 2025 48m

Bill serves as Senior Videographer and Editor for Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), where he combines his creative vision with cutting‑edge tools—like AI‑powered real‑time camera traps, immersive…

Jay Tutchton: From Lawyering to Rewilding

Aug 14, 2025 49m

Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife…

Jaguars, wolves, bobcats, and snakes!

Aug 12, 2025 24m

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories, including: Grizzly bears aren't wolves Big scary bobcats? Border wall jaguar Snakes hear with their jaws Please like and leave a…

Coyotes and Badgers w/Emma Balunek

Aug 07, 2025 37m

Joining us is Emma Balunek. Emma’s work is a combination of conservation research and visual storytelling. In collaboration with Michael Forsberg and the Platte Basin Timelapse project, along with…

Field trips, Grand Juries, and Scarlett Johansson

Aug 05, 2025 24m

Join Sam and Mark for this week's wildlife news, including: Bighorn Sheep in Colorado Ghost Wolves in Texas Grand Jury for Hope  Movies that Scare Wolves

Dr. Adrian Treves talks science and ethics

Jul 24, 2025 45m

Dr. Adrian Treves is a leading voice for science, future generations, and the public trust. A Harvard-trained ecologist and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison,…

Dogs Doing Citizen Science

Jul 22, 2025 26m

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including: Dogs doing citizen science San Francisco whales dying ESA down-listed by president, congress and…

Talking Bats w/Dr. Tanya Dewey

Jul 17, 2025 44m

In this episode, Sam and Mark dive into the fascinating world of bats with Dr. Tanya Dewey, a biologist whose work spans cutting-edge research on bats from North America and beyond. A must listen for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Wildlife Wire have?

Wildlife Wire has published 54 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Life Sciences, Nature.

Is Wildlife Wire still active?

Wildlife Wire is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.

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