Fresh Tracks Weekly
The Fresh Tracks crew, led by Marcus Hockett, keeps you in the know about what's happening in conservation. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Don't miss this weekly podcast covering the everything you need to know.
Episodes
July 7, 2026 • 27 mins
Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv
• Hunt Talk Radio Podcast - Episode 290
• Freezer Burn Party
• Randy's Editorial on Outdoor Life
• The Greatest Accumulation of Wealth - 3 Part Series
• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
The "River Runs Through It" Proposal
• Local ranchers, outfitters, and public-land advocates are fighting to protect the Blackfoot River from mines, gravel pits, and AI data centers. • The...
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June 23, 2026 • 38 mins
This week we're discussing the intersection of science and politics, specifically regarding how motorized travel impacts elk populations.
Randy’s Garage Sale: https://shopfreshtracks.com/collections/gear-list
Comment on Federal Grant Rule Change: https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001
Wildlife Society Video on How To Comment: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSQRnjLDjRP/?igsh=eDBzY3ZtaGd0Z2Zn
A few news ite...
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June 16, 2026 • 28 mins
Contact your Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Comment on BLM Grazing Rule Change: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/12/2026-09387/revision-of-regulations-for-grazing-administration-exclusive-of-alaska
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The current legislative landscape highlights a trend of using...
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June 9, 2026 • 32 mins
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Comment on wild horses on BLM Land: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=F8129444-CA5D-F111-BEC6-001DD8029ED0
Arizona Residents contact your leaders in regards to wild horses: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/hold-the-line
This week we take a look at ...
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June 2, 2026 • 34 mins
Every May and June, internet forums explode with angry hunters complaining about point systems, demanding non-resident tag cuts, and blaming state agencies. But in this episode, Randy and Marcus break down the brutal mathematical reality of why Western big game tags are drying up—and it has almost nothing to do with the draw system itself.
Using Montana’s moose, sheep, and goat numbers as a case study, we dive deep into...
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May 28, 2026 • 10 mins
Find your deadline to vote in your state - https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/VAO/PrimaryElectionsCalendar.pdf
About 20% of the US population participates in the primary elections but those primaries often determine who will be elected. Have your voice felt this election season. Get out there and VOTE!
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May 26, 2026 • 34 mins
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On this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus talk corner crossing in Montana. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Public Land and Water Access Association, which challenges Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks ...
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May 20, 2026 • 27 mins
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Contact your Representatives (202) 224-3121
Take Action on North Dakota issueshttps://www.backcountryhunters.org/get-involved/take-action
This episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly addresses the recent rescission of the Public Land Rule and the implications of excluding conservation from multiple-use mandates.
The episode examines the broader erosion of public land protections, includi...
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May 12, 2026 • 26 mins
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR:
https://www.senate.gov/general/contacting.htm
Capitol Switchboard - (202) 224-3121
RANDY’S GARAGE SALE: Interested in some signed DVDs? Check them out at shopfreshtracks.com
GET IN TOUCH: Have a question or a news tip? Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv
DEEPER DIVE: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive into the complex and frustrating world of federal budgeting to see where wildlife conservation and ...
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May 5, 2026 • 35 mins
WATCH OUR Latest Elk Hunt with Ted Roosevelt IV -
https://youtu.be/0n_1BAyYRiQ
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hunt with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments!
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April 28, 2026 • 37 mins
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This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we’re diving into the critical role of wildlife-friendly fencing and how new technology like virtual fencing is helping clear the path for big game migrations.
But first, we’re cleaning out the shop for a cause! Join Randy for a special "Garage Sale" featuring a Leupold clock and a signed collecti...
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April 22, 2026 • 34 mins
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We have a full slate of items happening on this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly.
First off, Blake is headed out for his first-ever elk hunt this fall and needs your help. What broadheads are you shooting and why? Drop your recommendations in the comments below!
For this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus discuss why ...
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April 14, 2026 • 45 mins
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This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we are joined by Skyler, the Sage Grouse Conservation Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We take a deep dive into the critical role sage grouse play in the western ecosystem and explain why big game hunters should be invested in the health of these birds and their habitat.
We also catc...
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April 7, 2026 • 30 mins
This week we discuss the USDA announcement to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City and shift from regional to state-based management.
A bipartisan amendment to the Farm Bill regarding the Greyhound Protection Act and its potential impact on bird dog training methods has sportsmen concerned.
A Review of a Headwaters Economics report detailing the 1.3 trillion dollar economic impact of outdoor recreation in the United...
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March 27, 2026 • 10 mins
Blake Phelps provides a Field Report on the spring waterfowl migration at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area following several conservation updates.
Recent research from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Montana FWP indicates that elk populations in Northwest Montana remain stable despite predation from lions, bears, and wolves. Data shows that while some elk utilize private land for forage, the majority remain accessible...
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March 20, 2026 • 23 mins
No News for this week's Fresh Tracks Weekly. However, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett take a deep dive into some controversial comments from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and his management plan of our public lands. Is the federal government actually following sound business practices, or are they holding a fire sale on assets that belong to you, the American taxpayer?
Join Marcus and Randy as they break down the "balance...
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March 13, 2026 • 27 mins
This week, we’re discussing Chronic Wasting Disease, game farms and how lack of common sense laws could worsen the spread throughout the United States.
We also touch on some new research from Wyoming indicates that deer covering longer migration distances accumulate more body fat by following the green wave of forage.
Proposed legislation in Idaho would shift the appointment of state agency directors, including Fish and Ga...
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March 6, 2026 • 30 mins
This week we’re discussing ballot measures and how they can be used to impact wildlife and conservation, specifically with the example of Oregon IP28, a proposal that would criminalize standard animal husbandry, hunting, and fishing practices
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11 to 9 along party lines to advance Steve Pearce’s nomination for Director of the Bureau of Land Management to the full Se...
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February 27, 2026 • 27 mins
In this episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive deep into the complex world of public land management and the fragile nature of administrative rules. Using the Roadless Rule of 2001 as a primary case study, they explore how major land-use policies can remain "fickle" for decades because they lack the permanent weight of Congressional law. The conversation sheds light on the growing trend of "management...
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February 20, 2026 • 28 mins
This week we discuss the Congressional Review Act. This fast-track law allows a simple majority in Congress to overturn agency rules and permanently bars those agencies from creating any "substantially similar" regulations in the future.
We also cover a few news stories including:A new Forest Service proposal would shorten public comment periods to as little as 10 days and move official notices from newspapers to government websit...
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