The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 605: A Woman Among Wolves
Sep 30, 2024
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Corinne Schneider
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Phil Taylor
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Randall Williams
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Brody Henderson
Guest
Janis Putelis
Guest
Diane Boyd
Diane Boyd, author of *A Woman Among Wolves*, shares insights from her book and her unique experiences in wildlife management. The conversation touches on wolf reintroduction in North America, discussing both ecological impacts and public perceptions. Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider contribute their expertise in outdoor activities and conservation. They explore themes like Chronic Wasting Disease, the emotional ties to hunting, and the humorous side of outdoor adventures, including quirky outhouse tales.
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Wolf Lifespan
- Wolves have a short average lifespan of 4.3 years, often dying before reproducing.
- Causes of death include other wolves, humans, starvation, and accidents.
Wolves and Coyotes
- Wolves actively kill coyotes, viewing them as competitors, but are less concerned with foxes.
- This can lead to increased fox populations in areas with wolves.
Intensifying Feelings about Wolves
- Feelings about wolves are intensifying, partly due to events in Colorado and the Midwest.
- Hunters express frustration over deer population declines and lack of wolf management.