In the third and final episode of our three-part series on wolves, JD and Jonny sit down without a guest to process everything we’ve learned — and ask the question many hunters in the Northwoods are thinking:
Should we have a wolf hunting season?
After deep dives with Steve Porter (wildlife advocate and elk farmer) and Dan Stark (MN DNR's top wolf biologist), this episode is all about real talk. It’s not just science or sentiment — it’s the intersection of boots-on-the-ground experience, ethical hunting, and wildlife management.
Expect raw takes, honest questions, and thoughtful reflections on:
What we learned from both guests
How media shapes the wolf narrative
What the data says (and doesn’t say)
The cultural tension between predator protection and deer camp reality
Why most hunters are stuck between frustration and apathy
We're not trying to win arguments. We're trying to grow understanding — and maybe help push the conversation forward.
🎯 If you hunt, manage land, or just care about conservation, this episode is for you.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Turkey Camp Banter
06:15 – Reflecting on Steve Porter’s Passion
09:30 – Inside the Mind of Dan Stark, DNR Biologist
14:40 – The Bar Talk vs. The Science
21:00 – Our Take: Is a Wolf Season Viable?
28:45 – Public Perception & Predator Politics
35:10 – Modeling a Better Hunting Conversation
42:00 – Outro: What’s Next for HUNTXP
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