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26/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 300: A Few Mule Deer Facts From Utah

In this episode, the host discusses the findings from a mule deer meeting where research professors and PhD candidates shared their research on mule deer management. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of precipitation on mule deer population, mortality factors for mule deer, cougars a...

19/03/2024

Manage the Wild : Buck Dies from Salmonella

In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares the story of a mature buck that died in a highly trafficked area. The initial suspicion was that the deer had consumed the toxic California Ewe plant, but further examination revealed multiple health issues. Ultimately, the cause of death was determined to be...

13/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 298: Hogtied Turkey

In this episode, the host recounts his attempts to capture a turkey on a college campus. The turkey had been causing problems and the host and a biologist were called in to solve the issue. Despite some initial failures, the host eventually manages to capture the turkey and release it safely. The ep...

13/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 297: Net Gunning Turkeys

In this episode of Manage the Wild, host Nick Madsen shares his experience using a net gun to capture a turkey. He introduces the net gun and discusses the challenges and precautions associated with its use. Nick recounts his attempt to capture the turkey and the unexpected outcome. He emphasizes th...

09/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 296: Darting Moose Doesn't Always Work

In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares his experience using the drug BAM to chemically immobilize animals. He recounts a situation where they had to immobilize a moose trapped in a facility. Despite their efforts, the moose did not cooperate and ran away. Nick discusses the challenges they faced,....

06/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 295: Turkey Jui Jitsu

In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares his experience dealing with aggressive turkeys on a school campus. He discusses the prevalence of nuisance turkeys in the area and the challenges they pose. Nick recounts his attempt to capture the aggressive turkey and the unexpected agility and intelligence...

06/03/2024

Manage the Wild : 294: When Hazing Deer Goes Wrong

In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares his experience of hazing deer to prevent damage to a wheat field. He discusses the various methods of hazing, including using bird shot, cracker shells, and a rifle. Nick also highlights the challenges of hazing in a large area and the potential risks involve...

28/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 293: I Peed on Myself Today

In this episode, host Nick Madsen shares his experiences with depredation and the challenges faced in managing wildlife. He discusses the issues of deer trampling and eating crops, and the efforts taken to haze the deer away from the property. Nick also highlights the difficulties in assessing damag...

23/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 22: Cougar Darted Near Utah State University

In this episode, host Nick Madsen recounts his experience responding to a cougar sighting near a cemetery. He describes the challenges of locating the cougar and the efforts to keep the neighborhood safe. The episode highlights the chaotic scene after darting the cougar and the importance of securin...

21/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 291: Time Crunch and Hunt Recommendations

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the time crunch faced by wildlife biologists and managers when making hunt recommendations. The hunt recommendation numbers are released in April, but the data collection process is challenging due to the hunting season starting in August and ending in Jan...

14/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 290: Colorado Wolf Dispersal and Montana Grizzly Plan Comment Period

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses various wildlife management plans and the importance of public input. He starts with a personal update and introduces the topics of the grizzly bear management plan in Montana and the wolf conservation management plan in Colorado. He highlights the extensi...

09/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 289: Snowboarder Has an Encounter with A Cougar

A man in Northern Utah had a terrifying encounter with a cougar while backcountry snowboarding. This incident highlights the importance of safety precautions and being prepared when engaging in outdoor activities. The conversation also introduces the Wild Aware Utah website as a resource for informa...

08/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 288: Court Battles and Wildlife Go Hand in Hand

In this episode of Manage the Wild, host Nick Madsen discusses ongoing fights in court related to wildlife issues. He highlights the case of Montana taking the US Fish and Wildlife Services to court over the listing of Wolverines as threatened. Madsen explains the implications of listing a species a...

08/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 287: CWD is Popping Up All Over the West

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the challenges posed by chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wildlife populations. CWD is a fatal infectious neurological disease detected in multiple states and provinces. The spread of CWD is difficult to contain, as it can be transmitted through infected an...

02/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 286: M.OVI Strikes Again, Hells Canyon Bighorn Sheep Infected

The conversation discusses the outbreak of pneumonia in the Hells Canyon area of Idaho among bighorn sheep. The host shares his personal experience with a similar outbreak in the past and highlights the severity of the disease. The challenges of managing and translocating infected sheep are also dis...

02/02/2024

Manage the Wild : 285: Are Hunters Using GPS Collars to track Animals

In this episode, Nick Madsen discusses the recent elk trapping and disease testing conducted by the Utah Division of Wildlife. He highlights the use of collar data by hunters to track elk and the debates surrounding the use of equipment and technology in hunting. Madsen raises ethical concerns about...

31/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 284: Why Elk Quantity Doesn't Guarantee Antler Quality

This episode discusses the challenges of achieving desired antler growth in an area of Northern Utah that is mostly private land. The host explores the theory of increasing elk population to improve antler growth and argues that it is counterproductive. Overpopulation leads to increased competition,...

29/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 283: Pressure is Pushing Deer onto Private Property

The conversation discusses the phenomenon of animals moving from public land to private land. It explores the reasons behind this movement and the impact of factors such as outdoor recreation and baiting. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the role of pressure and reduction....

23/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 280: Hunting is it Additive or Compensatory Mortality

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the concepts of additive mortality and compensatory mortality in hunting. Additive mortality refers to the direct impact of hunting on a population, adding pressure on top of existing factors like disease, predators, and weather. On the other hand, compens...

17/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 279: Broken Antler, Eagles and Turkeys and Buck to Doe Ratios

In this episode, Nick Madsen shares some interesting encounters and observations from his time in the wilderness. He describes an encounter with elk and a shed antler, highlighting the possible causes of the antler being still attached. He also recounts a unique sighting of a golden eagle feeding on...

17/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 278: Winter a Season of Challenges for Wildlife Biologists

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the challenges wildlife and biologists face in the Intermountain West during the winter season. He talks about the heavy snowfall and its impact on wildlife habitats, as well as the difficulties in maintaining water systems for elk in quarantine facilities...

16/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 277: Elk Trapping and Winter Storms

In this conversation, Nick Madsen discusses his experiences trapping elk for disease testing in Utah. He shares the challenges of working in winter conditions and the consequences of not wearing appropriate clothing. The purpose of trapping elk is to test for diseases such as brucellosis and chronic...

12/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 276: Turkeys Causing Problems

In this episode, Nick Madsen discusses the issue of turkey depredation, where turkeys cause damage and nuisance in urban and rural areas. He explains the types of damage turkeys can cause, such as destroying bird feeders, picking berries clean, and damaging roofs and railings. Nick also shares his e...

11/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 275: Elk Management and Unit Boundaries

This conversation discusses the challenges faced by biologists in managing elk populations. It explores topics such as elk migration and feeding, counting and tagging elk, challenges of splitting elk units, managing tags and objectives, public vs private land, overcrowding and harvesting issues, bou...

11/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 274: Bighorn Sheep Nursery Facility in Utah

A nursery facility is being established in Utah to protect and grow a population of bighorn sheep. The facility will be located on private land and aims to create a disease-free population that can be used for repopulation efforts. The project was initiated due to a die-off of bighorn sheep on Antel...

09/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 273: Supreme Court and Pebble Mine

The conversation discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay. The mine, proposed by a Canadian company, has faced approval and rejection multiple times. The main concern is the potential environmental impact of the mine's disposal sites and the discharge into...

05/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 272: Awkard Wildlife Job Interviews

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the process of applying for a biologist or wildlife position in the State of Utah. He shares his personal experiences and insights into the hiring process, including the initial steps of finding the position and ranking one's experience. Nick also highligh...

04/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 271: Dowsing Rods and Elk

In this episode, host Nick Madsen discusses the use of dowsing rods in wildlife management and shares his personal experiences with encountering a dowsing rod user. He also explores the unconventional methods people employ in wildlife management and highlights the fascination of wildlife stories. Ad...

02/01/2024

Manage the Wild : 270: Two Cougar Situations, Creates Two Different Crowd Reactions

In this episode of the Manage the Wild podcast, host Nick Madsen discusses two different cougar incidents that resulted in the euthanization of the cougars. The first incident involved a cougar prowling an urban area and causing problems for residents. The cougar was trapped and released but ultimat...

28/12/2023

Manage the Wild : 269: Diverse Duties of a Wildlife Biologist

In this episode, the host discusses the sighting of grizzly bears in eastern Montana after a hundred years. He also talks about the diverse work of wildlife biologists and the challenges they face. The conversation then shifts to the survival rates of fawns in Utah and the impact of feeding on their...

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Ice dam blocked up the water flow and it dumped it out on to the meadow where we feed elk. #oops #reels #wildlife #wildlifemanagement #elk #ranch #farm #winter

Back to back storms might be the beginning of the snow this year. The elk and deer have been blessed so far but I think the snow is here to stay. #wildlifemanagement #elk #muledeer #wildlife #outdoor #ranch

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Get your kids to do things that make them uncomfortable. They will think you are cool afterwards 😃. #elk #wildlife #wildlifemanagement #outdoors #reels