Episode 77
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How do you get to be a record bull elk in Oregon?
Want to learn about how exactly antlers are measured for the record books? This episode is for you.
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Beaver State Podcast
The Beaver State Podcast is a product of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife that takes a look at hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing in Oregon through conversations with Oregonians, ODFW staff and luminaries throughout the conservation world.
Each 30-45 minute podcast will explore complex fish and wildlife topics broadly and in detail, and future episodes will feature weekly information from the Recreation Report.
Recent Episodes
Episode 76B
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Coastal Elk
ODFW's North Coast District Wildlife Biologist Paul Atwood covers the basics of Oregon's coastal Roosevelt elk
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Episode 76A
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Cascade Elk
ODFW's Big Game Manger Brian Wolfer talks about the biology, life history strategy and thoughts around hunting these Roosevelt elk in the Cascade Mountains
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Episode 75
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Rocky Mountain Elk
Part two of our three-part series on Oregon's elk focuses on hunting Rocky Mountain elk on the east side of the state from sage brush steppe to the alpine regions and everything in between.
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Episode 74
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The science of elk
Elk might be the most charismatic megafauna in the state
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Episode 73
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Lamprey
We explore these amazing, older-than-the-dinosaurs fish with ODFW's Statewide Lamprey Coordinator Ben Clemens
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Episode 72
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Oregon is goose rich
ODFW migratory bird coordinator Brandon Reishus explains goose biology, habitat preferences, migration differences and what makes parts of Oregon so good for the goose and the gander
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Episode 71
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Water Part 1 - The Clackamas Watershed
A clean and reliable source of water is critical for meeting Oregonian’s basic needs and for supporting Oregon’s economy, but it all hangs under the shadow of climate change
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Episode 70
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Sage grouse
We cover their biology, conservation efforts and hunting these fascinatingly iconic birds.
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Episode 68
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Hunting black-tailed deer in Oregon
Black-tailed deer are called Pacific ghosts for a reason
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Episode 67
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Band-tailed pigeons
Band-tailed pigeons nearly went the way of their now-extinct cousins, passenger pigeons
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Episode 66
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The Ochocos
The Beaver State Podcast takes you on a road trip through the Ochoco Mountains with district wildlife biologist Greg Jackle
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Episode 65
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Sierra Nevada Red Fox with Jamie Bowles
Populations of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in California are declining, so the Oregon research may end up helping any recovery efforts
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Episode 64
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Safe and responsible wildlife viewing
How to watch wildlife and explore Oregon's amazing places without leaving an impact or stressing out our amazing wild animals
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Episode 63
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Wildlife rehab with ThinkWild’s Pauline Baker
Help increase the chances of a successful recovery and release back into the wild
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Episode 62
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High Lakes Trout Stocking
Mike Gauvin tells us this reseeding the high lakes effort is popular with anglers seeking the solitude and beauty of fishing these remote lakes
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Episode 61
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Mythbusting the ODFW budget
We tackle questions about ODFW's fancy, new-ish headquarters in Salem, which actually saves the agency money
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Episode 59
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So, you want to be a wildlife veterinarian
The job of wildlife veterinarian at state fish and wildlife agencies is only a couple of decades old, but it relies on skills picked up over many years of working with many types of animals
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Episode 60
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Vegan to hunter with Carla Brauer
We talk LGBTQ representation in hunting, the many pathways people may travel to hunting and the simplicities of doing what you love and helping others find their way there in this episode
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Episode 58
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Better Ballistics with Nosler’s Zach Waterman
We talk to Nosler's Zach Waterman about the company's history, ammunition jargon and what new hunters need to understand about ballistics in this episode
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Episode 57
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Crabs and Crabbing with Mitch Vance
We talk to ODFW shellfish project leader Mitch Vance about crab biology, habitat and just why they're so fun to go catch
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Episode 56
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Sooty Grouse Hooting Surveys
Sooty grouse are popular gamebirds in Oregon, but they're cryptic and tough to keep track of unless it's mating season and the male grouse are hooting
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Episode 55
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Klamath Lake Redband Trout
They are unique in the world of trout and one of the most fascinating species in Oregon
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Episode 54
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Fire, Fish and Streams
We explore the impacts of wildfire on fish and streams with Jason Dunham, an aquatic ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey
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