PODCAST · science
Wildlife for You
by Daryl and Stephanne
Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.
Episodes
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A Reformed Idgit
A lesson from long ago about habituation and "loving animals to death" that still applies today.
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Humble Pie
An unexpected bear encounter can lead you to react in very different ways, some good, some not-so-good. If the end result is you walking away unharmed, great! But what can you learn from your experiences.
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Dear Son... I Hope You Fail
Comforting words from a father to his son as he grows into an ethical young hunter and an even finer young man.
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Old Man Appalachia
The Appalachian mountains can tell stories of untold adventures and times. If only we'd slow down, stop, and listen to what he has to say.
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Conquering Fear Through Catfish
Fear is a powerful thing. The ability to overcome fear is a valuable life lesson that can only be taught through experience. In my case it was a catfish and a tiny devilish woman who was trying to kill me.
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Hello Bear!
Communication is key, especially when you're upside down in a bear den... WITH a bear!
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The Legacy of Great Papa
Great Papa was a man of action, especially when it came to deer hunting. With one excited smile, his 11-year old grand daughter reminded him just how influential he really was.
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Feline Fires
Why are cougar sightings so rampant in the eastern states? Who and what it to blame for these "feline fires"?
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A Crawdad Conundrum
Faced with a difficult decision, my two boys discovered that life is precious... and sometimes quite tasty!
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Intro to Nature Calls
Introducing a new podcast that explores the wonderful world of wildlife with each episode ending in a valuable life lesson. Mother Nature can teach us all a thing or two if only we would just stand still and listen to her. Gather the kids, sit back, and enjoy.
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A 5-Point for Great Papa
A narrative of what the future may hold tells a sobering story of what may be. Let's hope for a brighter future.
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Grizzly Bars
Stephanne and Daryl talk about why grizzlies are so revered and why people are so passionate about their "status."
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The Field Trip - Insects!
Daryl and Stephanne listen to audio clips from Old Man Johnson's recent field trip with Hashtag Hazel, and boy, do they have some doozy urban legends to dispel. We're willing to bet you heard of most of them... we just hope you don't believe them!
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Saving Stephanne
Daryl provides details on how he saved Stephanne from being run over by a full-on charging black bear. True story with real life blunders.
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To Spray or Not to Spray... there is no question!
When it comes to bear safety, there is a debate on what is a better deterrent, bear spray or a gun. Stephanne and Daryl debate the pros and cons of each tool, and it appears to be much less of a debate after all.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife rehab is generally a good thing, but it's not without its own set of concerns. Stephanne and Daryl talk about some of those issues that most people don't consider. Don't worry, it's just something to think about.
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Pigs Gone Wild
Stephanne and Daryl expain the "pigsplosian" that has taken place across North America. Wild hogs, feral pigs, Eurasian boars... whatever you want to call them, they're bad but they're here to stay.
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The Truth About "Zombie" Deer Disease
Ever hear of Zombie Deer Disease? If you did, forget it! The misinformation regarding Chronic Wasting Disease abounds. Stephanne and Daryl break it down for you so you get the truth about CWD, Not the extremes, the information in the middle.
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Who Pays for Conservation?
Old Man Johnson and Ms. Hazel get into a lively debate about who truly pays for wildlife conservation. Daryl and Stephanne take it from there and give a much better history and outline on how wildlife conservation works and is funded.
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Pouncin' Painters
Stephanne and Daryl help clear up some of Old Man Johnson's tales regarding "painters" screamin' down in the holler. Not only do they talk about where cougars are found in North America, but they explain why that deer up in that thar tree, likely wasn't put there by a cougar.
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The Big Bad Wolf
Old Man Johnson makes his first appearance and lets us know how he really feels about the return of the Gray wolf to the lower 48. Stephanne and Daryl unpack his comments to set the record straight on a few things that are often misquoted and misunderstood about Gray wolves.
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A Chapped Ass Rant
Stephanne and Daryl lay the final groundwork of why Old Man Johnson can't be trusted. Besides humans being incapable of predicting all intended outcomes in nature, many folks have a hrad time understanding "science." The final stage is set before we dive into some legends, lore, and...
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Winter Feeding of Wildlife
Yes, we know that deer looks hungry... but should you feed it? Daryl and Stephanne delve into the good and bad of feeding wildlife. Even some of those unintended consequences that you may not think about.
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WFY Reboot and Bear Hibernation
In this episode of the Wildlife for You podcast, hosts Daryl Ratajczak and Stephanne Payne discuss the reboot of their podcast after a four-year hiatus. They emphasize the importance of addressing misinformation in wildlife. The conversation delves into the science of hibernation, the differences...
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Cry of the Red Wolf
Did you know that red wolves were once one of the dominant Apex predators in the southeast? Sadly, the species is now hanging by a thread along the coast of North Carolina.
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Wildlife Careers
If you’re wanting to drive fast expensive cars and travel the world, run away. If you don’t mind being broke but extremely happy… boy, do we have a career for you!
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Bear Solutions, Not Problems
Talking about bears in the news. We need to focus on solutions rather than problems,
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SWAPping in New Mexico
Meg and Daryl talk to some aspiring young wildlife biology students who recently took part in the SWAP program. Don’t know what the SWAP program is? Well, listen to the podcast and find out. These promising young students are the future stewards of our precious wildlife resources.
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Hogs Gone Wild! His name is Al!
Al... a big ol' Russian boar in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park spurs a discussion on not only pigs in the Park, but pigs in America.
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Offending the Grandpappy's - Debunking Urban Legends
The hardest lesson I learned was finding out my dad didn't really know everything there was to know about wildlife. In fact, he got a whole lot wrong! Daryl and Meg discuss some of those things they heard as kids and explain the truth about what is really going on.
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Smoky Mountain Hiking Tips
Lots of people head to the Smoky Mountains and some of them actually get out of their car and hit the trails. If you want to be one of those people, listen to Meg who is a seasoned hiker in GSMNP.
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Bear Basics
Meg comes prepared to grill Daryl with a whole list of bear questions... and a turkey question to boot!
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Cool Critters of GSMNP
Last episode Daryl and Meg introduced you to the wonderful world of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This episode, they dive into a discussion about some of the amazing wildlife you will find there, and even some of the wildlife you won't.
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Smokies and the Bears
"Wildlife for You" launches a new platform to help teach people about the amazing outdoors. We begin with where it all started for our long-time host, Daryl... at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He is joined by his good friend and all-around southern spirit, Meg Pelley, a volunteer at…
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Mountain Ghosts...and goats to boot!
Daryl and Steph discuss a couple of high mountain adventures with ghosts and goats.
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Let’s Go Buffalo!
Noooo... we are not talking about Cape buffalo, were not even talking about the Buffalo Bills (sadly), we are talking about the American bison.
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Hog Wild!
Wild pigs, feral hogs, Russian boars... Whatever you wanna call them... they’re awful for our ecosystem.
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Big Ash Cats
From totally misguided news reporters to big “ash” cats. We cover those honking big predators. Heck we even talk about Hank the Tank.
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Sandhill Cranes
Stephanne and Daryl take you into a deep dive on Sandhill cranes. They are beautiful and wonderful birds in more ways than one.
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Welcome back, Bandit the mouth breather, and who owns wildlife.
We’re back, although a little rusty for 2022. We get things kicked off until Stephanne’s dog decides to take center stage but needless to say... we’re glad to be back!
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Human Country - “Bears Keep Out!”
Everyone knows that there’s bear country but few people know about “human country.” If you truly love bears it’s best to teach them to keep out of human country.
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Saving Bear 399
Grizzly 399... she’s popular, she’s beautiful, and she is a handful. Find out what it takes, and doesn’t take, to keep 399 alive and thriving.
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The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 3
Find out how climate change is really messing us up.
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The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 2
In this episode Daryl and Stephanne talk about some human activities that truly are reshaping the world… and not for the better!
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The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 1
Stephanne and Daryl take a deep dive into what is by far the most impactful species on earth and no, it is not coyotes.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation... an in-depth discussion.
Fresh from her recent trip to Disney World Stephanne grills Daryl on the good and bad of wildlife rehabilitation.
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Badgers? We don’t need no stinking badgers!
All you need to know about American and Honey... badgers that is!
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Do Black Bears Hibernate?
There is a lot of misinformation out there about black bear hibernation. Yes, they hibernate they just do it a little bit differently… Yes, even in the Smokies!
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Do wildlife suffer from PTSD?
Find out if animals react to traumatic events the same way humans do. The science is still emerging but the questions are intriguing
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Naked and Absurd!
When does educational television become uneducational? When they flat out lie for ratings!
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How many episodes does Wildlife for You have?
Wildlife for You currently has 116 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Wildlife for You about?
Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.
How often does Wildlife for You release new episodes?
Wildlife for You publishes regularly with 116 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Wildlife for You?
Wildlife for You is created and hosted by Daryl and Stephanne.
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