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 122
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minA father and son steelhead adventure
We float the Wilson River with Dishaun and Caleb Berry, and you get to hear the adventure, including all the joy associated with hooking and landing a large, hatchery steelhead.
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Episode 104
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minFishing Oregon Hawaiian Style with Pono
Kameron "Pono" Kadooka is Hawaiian but has spent much of his life fishing Oregon waters
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Episode 98
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Angler Education with Amanda Boyles
We also talk to ODFW's Angler Education Program Coordinator Amanda Boyles about the process of teaching someone to fish
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Episode 95
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To all the trout I’ve loved before
We explore the love of trout fishing and the many trout fishing opportunities in this episode
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Episode 93
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How to choose a hunting or fishing partner
We talked to long-time hunting and fishing buddies Jay Remy and Chris Martin about how they navigate group dynamics and personal relationships when it comes to hunting and fishing with friends
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Episode 89
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Repairing culverts to give fish access to more habitat
We talk to ODOT's Fish Passage Coordinator Allen Gillette and ODFW's Fish Passage Liaison Pete Baki about the project in this week's podcast.
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Episode 88
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A debunking of some of the top misnomers and myths
It’s April Fools! The perfect time to debunk some of the misnomers and myths around fish and wildlife management.
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Episode 50
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Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program biologist Antonio Salgado
We sat down with Antonio to learn more about the life of a Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program biologist, or STEP bio for short.
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Episode 51
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After football with Thomas Tyner
After football, hunting, fishing and wildlife photography became his enduring passions, and now he's hoping to bring more people of color into the outdoor world he loves
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Episode 41
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Poaching
A wide-ranging conversation about poaching, enforcement efforts, new technology to combat poaching and about how all Oregonians can play a role in the fight to reduce poaching
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Episode 12
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The Salmonfly Hatch
We talk to ODFW fishing ambassadors Chris Clogston and Loui Alvarado about their passion for the salmonfly hatch
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Episode 10
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Just for the halibut
We explore the history of the fishery, how to fish for halibut and some amazing ways to prepare them
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