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Your Mountain

Summary: Join David Willms, Mike McGrady, Nephi Cole, and entertaining guests each week as they use humor, storytelling, and more than 40 years of collective experience in law, science, and policy to explain important decisions affecting your outdoor experience. As the guys frequently say, "There are millions of acres of opportunity out there. They belong to you. Every day, decisions are being made that affect your land, your water, and your wildlife. You should know about them. This is Your Mountain." http://www.itsyourmountain.com/

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Podcasts:

 0095 - Pack Animals v Wild Sheep | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:39:18

This episode has a bit of everything. The guys provide an update on grizzly bear delisting, pontificate on the Endangered Species Act, outline a new lawsuit challenging temporary agency appointments, and highlight the National Environmental Policy Act process. Then, they provide a 30,000 ft. break down a pack llama controversy in Alaska's Chugach National Forest, and briefly discuss wild sheep/domestic animal conflict.  There's a lot to unpack in this meandering conversation.

 0094 - AdVANture Hunter with Jim Kinsey and Brandon Nelson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:04

Jim Kinsey and Brandon Nelson are Co-hosts of the upcoming show "AdVANture Hunter", airing on the Sportsman Channel in Jan. 2021.  They joined the guys to talk about criss-crossing the country in search of adventure while living in a kitted out Mercedes Sprinter Van. From spearfishing and elk hunting to dinosaur digs and sustainable living, Jim and Brandon give listeners a sneak peak at what is sure to be a the AdVANture of a lifetime! Check it out!

 0093 - Five Recent Natural Resource Decisions You Should Know About | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:35

Just because the economy is shut down and people are hunkered at home doesn't mean federal and state agencies are shut down as well. They are still making important decisions involving your land, water, and wildlife resources. The Your Mountain crew discuss 5 recent decisions that you may have missed.  They also share what they are looking forward to doing first once the pandemic ends; Dave is speechless upon learning of Nephi's affinity for bro country; and Mike reveals more than ever before. 

 0092 - The Artemis Sportswomen Program with Marcia Brownlee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:23

Marcia Brownelee joins the guys to discuss the National Wildlife Federation's Artemis Sportswomen program. She shares her story about finding hunting as an adult; her most memorable hunt; continuing to learn as a hunter; and how she wound up working in conservation. Other topics include: the history and purpose of the Artemis program; limitations for women becoming hunters; how to become a hunter; training advocates; how to get involved in Artemis; the Artemis podcast; Marcia's Mountain; and more. 

 0091 - Mule Deer, Ethics, and Storytelling with Miles Moretti | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:42

Mule Deer Foundation President and CEO, Miles Moretti joins Dave and Nephi to deliver a master class on oration and story telling. Topics include: Miles's memorable career experiences; being an effective advocate; shed hunting; long memories; selling animal location data; MDF habitat projects and partnerships; maintaining hunter support from wildlife agencies; Miles's Mountain; and so much more. This is the fastest hour and forty eight minutes to which you'll ever listen! 

 0090 - Supporting Conservation During a Global Pandemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:01

Many conservation organizations rely heavily on the revenue generated from banquets to fund their work. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many of these groups to cancel these critical fundraising events. They guys discuss: (1) the importance of donating to your favorite organization right now; (2) parts of the recent Congressional stimulus package meant to help these groups and; (3) how to recreate safely during the pandemic. Please share this one broadly!

 0089 - Fair Chase and Hunter Ethics with Boone and Crockett Club's Tony Schoonen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:16

Tony Schoonen, Chief of Staff of the Boone and Crockett Club, joins the podcast from the North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference in Omaha. Topics include: Teddy Roosevelt; history and structure of the Boone and Crockett Club; use of technology in hunting; the Club's fair chase mentality; and more. This influential sporting organization, is also the nation's oldest. That history, and Tony's expertise, creates a very entertaining discussion.  

 0088 - Improving State Licensing Systems to Improve Hunter Experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:42

Eric Dinger of Sovereign Sportsman Solutions joins the podcast to discuss all things R3. They discuss an often overlooked aspect of hunter recruitment and retention: how state licensing systems work, and ways in which states could improve licensing systems to make it easier to get hunters in the field. Other topics covered include: the status of the Timber app and Wife CRM since they recorded episode 39;  Dave's Missouri dove hunting saga; Dinger's Mountain; and more. Enjoy this fascinating discussion. 

 0087 - How the Land and Water Conservation Fund Became a Centerpiece of the Battle for the US Senate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:42

This episode provides an overview of the policy and politics of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The guys begin by giving an LWCF 101 crash course. Next, they explain how Montana Governor Steve Bullock's recent decision to run for US Senate elevated the interest in LWCF, and put sportsmen and women in a position to potentially determine which party will control the US Senate next year. If you like hunting, fishing, access, trails, parks, or politics, you'll enjoy this episode.

 0086 - Camo at the Capitol: Hunter Advocacy, Mountain Goats, and Migration Corridors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:38:46

In their first live podcast, the guys are joined by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon; WY Game and Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik; WY Game and Fish Commissioner Ralph Brokaw; and Wyoming Wildlife Federation's Jess Johnson. Topics include: the mountain goat controversy in Grand Teton National Park; migration corridors, being an effective advocate, the Camo at the Capitol program, and more. You don't want to miss this episode. 

 0085 - Elk Feedgrounds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:00

Government feeding programs for elk are controversial. However, the guys don't shy away from controversy. Topics covered in this episode include: the history of elk feedgrounds; how feeding programs work; disease transmission; costs of operation; challenges with ending programs; opportunities for adaptive management; local and national political impacts; and more. There's a lot to unpack here, and not nearly enough time to discuss it all. 

 0084 - State Legislation Affecting Hunters: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:56

State legislatures are in session all over the country, which means anything is possible, and hunters need to be engaged in the process to protect their interests. The guys highlight a handful of good and bad bills from around the country, and explain why what happens in one state can impact another. Topics covered include: hunting contests, trapping, landowner licenses, ammunition restrictions, hunting with dogs, license allocations, Sunday hunting, and hunters safety in the classroom. Check it out!

 83 The Rules of Lawmaking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:29

Laying the groundwork for a discussion on the rules for defining the phrase Waters of the United States, Nephi and Mike run through the process of Congress writing laws, agencies creating implementing regulations backed up by guidance, and how those regulations can be challenged in court. It is a clean overview of the process that is carried out all the time at the federal and state levels of government. 

 0082 - Leaded or Unleaded | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:41:06

The guys bring you two episodes in one to discuss the policy and science of using traditional lead ammunition and alternatives. Episode one features ballistics and ammunition expert Ryan Bronson discussing the use of traditional lead ammunition. Episode 2 features Chris Parish and Leland Brown of the North American Non-Lead Partnership discussing non-lead alternatives. Spoiler: everyone agrees there is no need to further regulate lead ammunition, but there's still a lot to unpack here. Enjoy the dialogue!

 0081 - The Anatomy of a "Green Decoy" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:07

The guys discuss the origin and meaning of the term "Green Decoy." Are there nefarious operatives in our midst? Are some of the most popular hunting organizations in the United States just Trojan horses for "extreme environmentalists?" Can hunters and anglers call themselves environmentalists? Is there a simple test for determining whether someone represents a legitimate hunting or angling organization? These questions, and many more are answered during this entertaining episode. 

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