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 118
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minExploring Oregon’s best waterfowl destinations
Sauvie Island may be the undisputed heavyweight of Oregon waterfowl hunting locations, but it isn't the only sweet spot in the state.
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Episode 109
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44
minDIY Sage Grouse Hunt on Steens Mountain
If you've ever wondered what it's like to hunt Steens Mountain or about hunting sage grouse, this episode might be for you.
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Episode 97
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Hunter Education with Jered Goodwin
ODFW's Hunter Education Coordinator, Jered Goodwin, sat down for a wide-ranging look at Oregon's Hunter Education Program and where it's headed in the future
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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 70
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Sage grouse
We cover their biology, conservation efforts and hunting these fascinatingly iconic birds.
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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 29
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Waterfowl
ODFW's waterfowl biologist, Brandon Reishus, talks through the 2020/2021 outlook as well as waterfowl management in the age of Covid-19.
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Episode 8
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Talking Turkey
We cover their biology, geography, a new tool for hunters to access turkey hunting on private land and why turkeys gobble in this episode
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