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Wildlife Wire

Wildlife Wire

By: The Wildlife Wire
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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.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills

    Legislative pitfalls and compromises on wildlife bills
    Apr 7 2026

    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 between policy goals and what is operationally and politically feasible.

    Wildlife policy outcomes depend less on intent alone and more on navigating legislative structure, stakeholder pressure, and strategic compromise.
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    41 mins
  • Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story

    Colorado Wildlife Management: The Whole Story
    Mar 19 2026

    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.
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    39 mins
  • Wrapping up 2025 with the news

    Wrapping up 2025 with the news
    Dec 23 2025

    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 you.

    On this episode we have:

    • Rogan blasts liberal policies for enabling mountain lions to eat pets | Fox News
    • Kentucky Fish and Wildlife accepting Christmas trees to create fish habitat
    • Report: Urgent Colorado ‘Furbearer’ Reforms Needed to Protect Wildlife - Center for Biological Diversity
    • See stunning photos from National Wildlife Photo Contest 2025
    • Bill could fund wildlife crossings in Montana, beyond | News | bozemandailychronicle.com
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    27 mins
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