Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace show

Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace

Summary: The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won’t have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, expeditions, environmental and wildlife management. This is a podcast for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors in any form. It’s for those who care about safeguarding the planet and wildlife we share this land with.

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 #145 Behind The Lens: Max Lowe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:26

Joined this episode by the extraordinarily talented film director and photographer Max Lowe, we start by discussing his current film project: a documentary of his families story in a way never exposed before. Then, we take a behind the scenes dive into some of his recent fine art prints on the Modern Huntsman website. From polar bears to bison, the highest mountain on earth to the most southerly landmass on the planet, it's an audio expedition around the world.

 #144 Conor Knighton: National Parks, John Muir, bison, Alaska & finding yourself | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:44

I am joined by Conor Knighton, who has just released his book Leave Only Footprints, chronicling his journey of discovery through the National Parks of North American. After learning about his background in TV, we dig into the origins of the National Parks, starting with John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt, and go onto discuss bison, hunting caribou, the rare pupfish, the recovery of the channel island fox populations and speculate as to why people move to Alaska. http://www.conorknighton.com/

 #143 ITW Shorts: Marine conservation & fish stocks with Daniel Skerritt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:57

We dive into the complex world of marine management and conservation, discussing fish stock declines with Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Daniel Skerritt, from the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at the University of British Columbia. We talk about the role of science and how society values resources; critical elements for successful conservation outcomes. Visit www.thepacebrothers.com for more information and links.

 #142 Professor Adam Hart: The Trophy Hunting question. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:35

This week we go trophy hunting with a scientist. Well, not really, but we certainly dig into the complex nature of conservation, and discuss the realities implementing mechanisms for environmental protection in Africa, and discuss if trophy hunting can play a role in this. What are the alternatives and what does the science tell us? Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/pacebrothers Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Professor Adam Hart on Twitter: @adamhartscience

 #141 Behind The Lens: Tito West & Tyler Sharp | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:54

In an introduction to a new series, taking a behind the scenes look at images, film and writing, with the creatives who made them happen, Byron Pace sits down with Tyler Sharp and Tito West. This honest, reflective discussion presents what we see in a new light. Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Print shop: https://modernhuntsman.com/print-shop Support on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pacebrothers

 #140 The great lead debate: lead ammunition, toxicity, birds of prey, shooting community | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:38:38

Pulling in interviews with multiple guests, I dig into the great lead debate. Some weeks back the UK shooting organisations announced a planned phase-out of lead ammo for shotguns within the next five years. The backlash was swift, but what is the truth and what does the science say? Information on scientific papers: https://science.peregrinefund.org/legacy-sites/conference-lead/2008PbConf_Proceedings.htm Podcast supporter: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrothers.com

 #139 ITW Shorts: COVID-19 support exclusions for fieldsports | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:50

#139 ITW Shorts: COVID-19 support exclusions for fieldsports

 #138 ITW Shorts: Tyler Sharp. Freelancer Fund, Mission for Masks, COVID19, Modern Huntsman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:04

With Modern Huntsman launching two initiatives to help people during this time of crisis, Editor in Chief, Tyler Sharp, joins me on this week show to talk about establishing the Freelancer Fund, and a joint initiative to help Mystery Ranch fund medical mask production. We also find time to discuss the upcoming publication of volume 5, with a sneak preview into what you can expect. For more info visit: www.modernhuntsman.com www.thepacebrothers.com

 #137 Levison Wood: The Last Giants, isolation, elephants, poaching, terrorism & African conservation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:09

Renowned British explorer, Levison Wood comes back on the show to talk about his new book, The Last Giants, chronicling the evolution and history of elephants, examining the challenges they face today through poaching, terrorism and land-use changes in Africa. We also find time to talk about how he is using his current time in isolation and shed some light on his photography process as a Leica Pro-Photographer.

 #136 ITW Shorts: Sea otters return. Western science meets indigenous knowledge. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:04

Welcome to ITW shorts, the first in a new series of short shows, diving into the world of wildlife science and conservation. We are escaping today, in our minds at least, to the coast of British Columbia, to the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. I pick up a story with Dr Jason Goldman, looking at the re-introduction of expatriated wild sea-otters, and the implications of their return on local communities and the eco-system. www.thepacebrothers.com

 #135 Dr Linzi Seivwright: deer management, kinship theory, grouse and the climate emergency | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:47:16

With heated debate on the deer working group report, and a potential sweeping shift in how we manage the Scottish landscape for deer, I am joined by ecologist Dr Linzi Seivwright, who has worked closely with local deer management groups over a number of years. Discussion drifts to cover other projects she has worked on, as we talk about grouse population cycles, kinship theory, the climate emergency, woodland restoration, and the temporal displacement of populations,

 #134 Alex Rodgers: Upland conservation, Northern Ireland, carbon capture, grouse, curlew & land restoration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:40

I speak with the only full-time gamekeeper in Northern Ireland, Alex Rodgers, about an ambitious project to restore a moorland to its historic, thriving state. Recent winners of the gold Purdey Award for conservation, Alex works for the Irish Grouse Conservation Trust, involved in an array of research with collaborating NGOs and scientists to determine the long term conservation of these upland areas in a way which protects the eco-system, and allows wildlife to thrive alongside humans.

 #133 Dr Rebecca Wade: River naturalisation, conservation, ecosystem services, Antarctica & women in STEM | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:40:40

I am joined by Dr Rebecca Wade, senior lecturer in environmental sciences at Abertay University. We hear about her journey in the sciences and work in North America, and how knowledge in urban restoration is being applied to rural rivers systems here in Scotland. We cover the importance of nature and the great outdoors for our health, green prescriptions, the expeditions of Captain Scott, and Rebecca's own upcoming adventure to Antarctica. For links mentioned in the show, visit: www.thepacebrothers.com

 #132 Ben O. Williams: ecosystem conservation, fish, upland birds & Brittany spaniels | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:35:57

From a snowy Montana, we interview Ben O. Williams, a legend in upland bird hunting, and author of numerous books. From Yellowstone biologist to his long career as a teacher, we hear about his love of fish and fishing, as well as his affection for Brittany spaniels. Our discussion spans from the imperilled sagebrush habitat to his role in Trout Unlimited and the designation of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness area. A wonderful interview with a fascinating man. Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com

 #131 Maya Van Rossum: environmentalism, fracking, river-system conservation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:47

May Van Rossum, the longest-serving River Keeper in the nation, joins us for a fascinating conversation around environmental protection; from river systems to fracking, and living in a more environmentally conscious way. Maya is an environmental attorney and founded the green amendment movement. Her book is available on Amazon: The Green Amendment: Securing our right to a healthy environment.  https://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/ Podcast Partner: www.modernhuntsman.com

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