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Hunting Science

by Mark Lindberg

Exploring the Science Behind Hunting

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Episodes

  1. Episode 19: Talking Bands II

    Overview We continue our conversations about banded waterfowl with Drs. Ray Alisauskas, Mike Anderson, Jim Leafloor, and Chris Nicolai. Show Notes 0:25 – Introductions and Background 1:50 – Jim Leafloor gives us background about how the idea of using banded waterfowl to estimate abundance of…

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  2. Episode 18: Talking Bands I

    Overview Imagine the stories that bands and the waterfowl who wear them would tell if they could talk. We try to bring those muted voice to life in this episode by talking with Drs. John Eadie, Robert “Rocky” Rockwell, Jim Sedinger and Mr. Brandt Meixell about the 100,000s of birds they have...

  3. Episode 17: Why We Hunt?

    Overview I talk with Dr. Todd Brinkman and Eduardo Wilner about the reasons why we hunt. We look at this question from a science and philosophy viewpoint, which I think you will learn through the podcast are similar views. There is a video of this episode if you’d like to watch instead of listen...

  4. Episode 16: The Science and Politics of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

    Overview Do you want more ducks on the strap or dead in a tailing pond? Your vote this fall may affect the outcome for waterfowl. I talk with Dr. Michael Anderson, retired biologist from Ducks Unlimited Canada, about how policy decisions by the current administration affect waterfowl management…

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  5. Episode 15: Do you have GRIT?

    Overview Dr. Peggy Keiper, Director of the Sport and Recreation Business Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, talks with us about Grit and how it is important for hunting. We also discuss our efforts to advance hunting education at a university level. Show Notes 0:30 – Introductions…

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  6. Episode 14: The Science of Whitefish Ecology and Glowing Fish

    Overview In this episode, we continue our conversation with Randy Brown (see episode 10) and do a slight diversion from hunting to talk about fish ecology. Specifically, Randy describes his fascinating story of Whitefish, which includes Sheefish, ecology and migration on the Yukon River, Alaska.…

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  7. Episode 13: The Exercise Physiology of Backcountry Hunting

    Overview Listen to this podcast to learn more about how to prepare for the physical demands of Backcountry Hunting. I talk with Dr. Robert Coker, professor of Clinical Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and Larry Bartlett, avid outdoorsman and owner of Pristine Ventures about their participation…

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  8. Episode 12: Capturing the Hunting Lifestyle in Photos and More on Duck Hunting

    Overview Phil Kahnke talks to us about his photography and duck hunting. Phil tells us about his techniques and philosophy for capturing his incredible images. I was particularly intrigued by our conversation about his philosophy for photographing the hunting lifestyle, which I believe appeals to...

  9. Episode 11: Hunters and Viruses: Wash Your Hands!

    Overview Listen to my conversation with Dr. Andy Ramey about hunters, viruses, and other zoonotics. Andy is research wildlife geneticist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, who specializes in wildlife health and diseases. In this special episode, we try to educate listeners...

  10. Episode 10: Care of Meat in the Alaska Wilderness

    Overview In this episode, I talk with Randy Brown about his knowledge of care of red meat and fish that he obtained during his 15 years of living in the Alaska bush. We start our conversation by having Randy first tell us about how he struck out into the wilderness at the age of 18, a fascinating...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Exploring the Science Behind Hunting

HOSTED BY

Mark Lindberg

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Exploring the Science Behind Hunting

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Hunting Science is created and hosted by Mark Lindberg.
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