Your Mountain

Your Mountain

David Willms and Nephi Cole

Episodes 220
Avg. Duration 1h 10m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (352)
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Join David Willms, Nephi Cole, and entertaining guests as they use humor, storytelling, and more than 50 years of collective experience in law, science, and policy to explain important decisions affecting your outdoor experience. As the guys say, "There are millions of acres of opportunity out there. They belong to you. Every day, decisions are being made that affect your land, your water, and your wildlife. You should know about them. This is Your Mountain."

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Senator Lee Strikes Again - Should You Panic?

Jun 12, 2026 58m Transcript

The guys recorded this episode about 12 hours before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee was set to consider an amendment to a potentially bipartisan bill from Sen. Mike Lee that would…

Prospect of Banning Hunting In Oregon and New Hunting Opportunities on Wildlife Refuges

Jun 04, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

An effort to end hunting and fishing in Oregon is one step closer to making the ballot--the guys discuss. They also talk about the new Executive Order regarding travel management on public lands,…

Hunting Turkeys and the Farm Bill Passes the House

May 20, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

In a bleary eyed, late night recording, the guys talk about recent changes to what firearms can be used when turkey hunting in Wyoming that go into effect next spring. They also talk about…

A Conversation with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CEO Ryan "Cal" Callaghan

May 06, 2026 1h 19m Transcript

Dave and Nephi sit down with the new President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Ryan "Cal" Callaghan. In this wide ranging discussion taking place in Nephi's hotel room, the guys talk…

God Squad, Greyhounds, Boundary Waters, and a Soapbox

Apr 24, 2026 1h 24m Transcript

Dave and Nephi cover a series of current events in this episode. Topics include: (1) the recent decision to convene the "God Squad"; (2) what the "God Squad" is under the Endangered Species Act, and…

Technology in Hunting, Ambler Road, and Some Politics

Mar 23, 2026 59m Transcript

Dave and Nephi discuss: Idaho's technology in hunting regulations and the current legislative action on them; ethics around different types of technology in hunting; a lawsuit challenging the Ambler…

Oregon Funds Conservation and a Colorado Controversy

Mar 17, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

In their first ever video podcast (visit the Your Mountain YouTube channel), Dave and Nephi dive into state actions around conservation. Topics include: Oregon's new 1.25% lodging tax for wildlife;…

State Corner Crossing Legislative Efforts and Lesser Prairie Chickens

Mar 06, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

The guys discuss legislative efforts to decriminalize corner-crossing in Wyoming and Oregon. (Note: Wyoming's effort failed after this episode was recorded, but could come back in future years, and…

Boundary Waters and Ballot Initiatives

Feb 26, 2026 58m

The US Senate is considering a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would cancel a 20 year mineral withdrawal in the Boundary Waters region of Northern Minnesota. Passing the resolution…

A Cornucopia of Conservation with Swanny Evans of Pheasants Forever Quail Forever

Jan 05, 2026 1h 31m

Swanny Evans, state government affairs director for Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, joins the guys on a late night in late September (yes, just releasing now) to discuss conservation. Topics…

Public Lands Access: Helicopters, Corner Crossing, E-Bikes, and More

Oct 28, 2025 1h 25m

In this episode, Dave and Nephi dive into the creative ways people are accessing their public lands. Topics include: Dave's successful big game hunt; Nephi's slow start to the season; using the…

Transferrable Landowner Hunting Licenses

Oct 11, 2025 1h 20m

Dave and Nephi may have recorded this episode in September, but it remains topical today. The guys discuss transferrable landowner hunting licenses. Topics include: the history of landowner licenses;…

Disagreeing with Civility in Conservation

Oct 11, 2025 1h 4m

Dave did it again. We recorded this a month ago, and Dave is just getting it published. And, his excuses are worthless. In this episode, the guys talk about changes to implementation of the Land and…

A Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule

Sep 05, 2025 1h 14m

In late August, the Administration published a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule in most states across the United States, calling into question the legal status of more than 45 million acres of…

Why We Need Hunters (and why you should care about the Congressional Review Act)

Aug 30, 2025 1h 19m

In this episode that the guys recorded a month ago and Dave forgot to publish, Dave and Nephi discuss a recent effort to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal three BLM Respurce Management…

The End of Sunday Hunting Bans in Pennsylvania with Steve Smith

Jul 29, 2025 1h 17m

The guys are joined by the Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, to discuss a new law that lifts the ban on hunting on Sundays in the state.  Steve discusses the…

The Public Lands Sale Autopsy, Party 2: Where Should We Go From Here

Jul 23, 2025 56m

In Part 2 of our reflection on Sen. Lee's attempt to sell millions of acres of public lands, we take a look forward. The guys discuss why the threat of sale isn't dead; why hunters must remain…

The Public Lands Sale Autopsy, Part 1: The History of Public Lands

Jul 15, 2025 1h 37m

As everyone knows, Sen. Lee's public land sales provision was pulled from the Reconciliation bill at the last moment, giving public lands champions a big win. However, this wasn't the first, nor will…

Take 2 on Sen. Lee's Public Land Sale Effort-1.225 Million Acres

Jun 25, 2025 1h 15m

This is a collaboration between Your Mountain and Randy Newberg's Hunt/Talk Radio Podcast. On June 24th, the Senate Parlimentarian determined that Senator Lee's piece of the reconciliation bill…

3 Million Acres of Public Lands for Sale in 11 States

Jun 13, 2025 1h 15m

On Wednesday, June 11, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) released a proposal that mandates the sale of 2-3 million acres of public lands in 11 Western States (except Montana). You've probably seen the talking…

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