
The Wolf Connection Episode #135 Dave Stalling - A Defender of All Things Wild
Jul 26, 2023
Former Force Recon Marine, Dave Stalling, shares his deep passion for grizzly bears, wolves, and nature. He discusses his departure from organizations due to conflicting beliefs within hunting circles, the need for wildlife management reform, and the importance of respecting predators in the ecosystem. Stalling also reflects on transformative experiences in the wild, encounters with a grizzly bear, and the controversy surrounding wolf reintroduction and elk habitat.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dave Stalling's Journey to Becoming a Conservationist
01:38 • 4min
Reflections on Hunting and Conservation
05:26 • 7min
Encounter with a Grizzly Bear
12:56 • 9min
The Transformative Power of Connecting with the Wild
21:56 • 2min
Disconnecting from Nature: Artificiality and Control
24:11 • 2min
The Controversy of Wolf Reintroduction and Elk Habitat
25:56 • 36min
Reflections on a Summit
01:02:14 • 11min
