Cal of the Wild

Cal of the Wild

Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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May 8, 2025 69 mins

This week we're sharing an episode of Wired to Hunt where Ryan Callaghan joins Mark Kenyon to recap their Washington DC visit last week to meet with elected officials and advocate for our public lands and wildlife.

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This week, Tony breaks down conditioned responses, rewards, and how we can get the best behaviors out of our dogs no matter their age.

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This week Cal talks about Grizzly bears, dog poo and penguins, the Slovakia method and so much more.

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Cal is on assignment this week hunting turkeys somewhere in the wilds of West Virginia, but not to worry. We have a special interview episode. Last week, Cal sat down with Steve Williams, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 2002 to 2005. They discuss how the recent actions and proposals from the Trump administration will impact future conservation work and what hunters and anglers can do about it.

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This week, Tony explains why we should try to spend time around skilled dogs and handlers, so that we not only understand what's possible, but can also improve our training game.

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This week Cal talks about Dire wolves, neck of the woods, advocacy works, and his opening morning turkey adventure with Snort.

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In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan sit down with Doug Austen, the recently retired Executive Director at American Fisheries Society to talk about how recent actions by the federal government might hamper your ability to cast a line for your favorite species. 

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This week Cal talks about fishing confrontations, legislation, public lands, and executive orders. 

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In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan sit down with Jeff Goodwin, the Director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management. They talk about what rangeland is, how it's managed, and why hunters should care.

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This week, Tony explains some of the most common puppy injuries people might encounter, and how to avoid them.

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This week, Cal covers the latest news from Washington, D.C., a 6,500-year-old hunting kit, and a case of young anglers being held at gunpoint.

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In this week's interview episode Cal talks with Terry Baker CEO of the Society of American Foresters. They discuss what forest management is, prescribed burns, catastrophic fire, houses built in stupid places, and what to expect from the Timber Harvest executive order.

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This week Cal talks about stealing state wildlife and getting noticed by Elon Musk. State legislation you need to know, and Executive order mineral withdrawal.

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In this week's interview episode, Cal talks with Ed Arnett, the CEO of The Wildlife Society, about what TWS is and how changes to the federal workforce are impacting the biologists who help manage the critters we love to hunt and fish.

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On this episode, Tony explains how being a pack animal influences canine behavior, and what that means for all dog owners.

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This week for Turkey Week, Cal covers a rare silver gobbler and why turkey numbers are dropping. He also dives into all the latest legislative and public land news, including a major victory for public access.

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This week, Tony sits down with Purina's, RuthAnn Lobos, to discuss the times when folks should probably seek out a professional to help with their dogs to ensure healthy and proper development.

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This week Cal talks about wildlife crime, legislation, and the feds.

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This week, Tony talks about the ways in which we can keep our dogs and ourselves, more honest throughout our training sessions to ensure that the process always moves in the right direction.

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This week, Cal covers high-fence shenanigans in Texas, Colorado wolves, and why egg prices are so dang high.

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