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No words in this episode. Just a small mountain stream in the spring, tumbling over large boulders and winding through fallen logs into a pool where two redband rainbow trout dart from the shadows of a rock to eat passing nymphs. Birds singing as light drips down the side of the canyon. Give yourself the break you deserve and listen.

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We welcome back Vic Coggins for his second appearance on the show to talk about how he traded beer to wildlife biologists to reintroduce bighorn sheep into Oregon. Vic has been a wildlife biologist for close to 60 years now, and if it weren’t for him we might not have mountain goats, bighorns, turkey and more. He tells stories of the Wild West days of getting species from other places to introduce to Oregon. A program that was so successful that now Oregon gives wild sheep away to other states.

You might also like Vic’s book which you can order online here.

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Cody Sheehy is an award winning documentary film maker who lives on a sailboat in Mexico. He broke the story about China genetically engineering and DNA editing babies, and is about to launch his next film about a Vietnam veteran who befriended a 22’ wide manta ray that would swim up to his boat, slap the side of it with its wing, and then swim with him. They did this together for 19 years. Excellent stories and a wide ranging conversation that was interesting in every moment.

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Amos was my tracker in South Africa. He speaks 7 languages and reads tracks like you are reading this sentence. In this episode we translate from English to Xhosa and back to English to get this one of a kind perspective on tracking wild animals in dry country. Listen for the nuance in what he says.

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Leopard, Cape buffalo and many other critters in Africa can pose serious threats to hunters, especially when they are wounded. With over 25 years as a guide and professional hunter in Africa, Sean has some good stories. You may also be interested in the new hunt he is offering. A western backcountry style Kudu hunt for $3,500. Hike in, sleep in a tent, wake up and start glassing and stalking kudu bulls. Enjoy the show and check out fort governor’s safaris to contact them.

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I’m in South Africa hunting with my new friend Sean and this is part one of a two part episode. First we discuss African wildlife, agriculture, and the persecution of farmers in South Africa as well as breaking down myths of African hunting. Make sure to come back next week for an episode of hunting stories. Learn more about his hunting operation at Fort Governor’s Safaris.

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At age 5 Dale’s dad abandoned his family. At 11 he contracted polio and became paralyzed from the neck down for 18 months at 17 he set a national record in the mile, 4:11 seconds. He’d go on to win the first ever NCAA National title in the 5,000, an event he ran barefoot in 30° weather. He’d later set a world record in the 2 mile 8:46 seconds. Following college he became a school teacher in Wallowa, Oregon where he worked for 33 years instructing science and forestry while also advocating for wilderness preservation. Dale was also a legendary bow hunter who started hunting elk with a recurve in 1961, which he also did barefoot. This man is a national treasure.

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This episode has a brief introduction and then over an hour of listening to a river flow over a rapid in the bottom of a canyon lined by wildflowers while songbirds sing. Use this to fall asleep, meditate, or to help focus you at work. No music, no ads, just the sounds of nature for free. This episode is dedicated to young Olsen Harlander, who was born while this recording occurred.