Cal of the Wild

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. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published: 24 March 2025

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. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

This week Cal talks about wildlife crime, legislation, and the feds. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

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. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

This week, Cal covers high-fence shenanigans in Texas, Colorado wolves, and why egg prices are so dang high. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

This week, Tony sits down with Ben Brettingen from onX, to talk about how they both find game birds on public land no matter what they are hunting for, or where they are. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

This week, Cal talks about big wildlife crime sentencing in Montana, state legislation you need to know, fur fashion, and so much more. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

This week, Tony explains what separates Pro Trainers from the average dog owner, and the ways in which we can learn from them to be better at working with your dogs. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

This week, Cal covers the firings at the Forest Service, legislation, poison arrows, beaver engineers, and much more. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

This week, Cal and Luke Worthington, president of the Wyoming Houndsmen Association, discuss the joint shutdown of a series of predator and non-science bills in the Wyoming legislature. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

This week, Cal talks about duck poaching, legislation, minivans, and quantifying the national debt for hunters. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

This week, Tony breaks down some of the issues with older dogs and how to provide them with the best quality of life possible while they ride out their sunset years. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

This week, Cal rounds up bills from across the country, rattles off a hot list of just what's happening in Montana, and lets you know how to get involved. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

This week, Cal talks about sheep identification, Colorado wolves, executive orders, legislation and headless dumpster bucks. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

This week, Tony goes through some green and red flags you should be aware of when you're trying to find the right puppy breeder. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

This week, Cal talks about listener legislation, moose rescue, the crime desk, and NDA. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

This week Cal talks about Merns quail, grizzly management, Utah Lawsuit update, state legislation, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

On this week's show, Tony breaks down canine intelligence and why it's so important for us as dog owners to keep challenging our dogs to solve problems. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

This week Cal talks about "the" coyote in Colorado, squirrel hunting (and it's not what you think), Legislative sessions beginning, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

This week Cal talks about hound hunting legislation in Virginia, the death of a bear hunter, buck theft and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

This week Tony explains how all dog training, even if it's mostly for a silly task, is beneficial to both our dogs and ourselves. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2025

This week Cal talks about returning salmon in CA, Alaska poachers and the price of illegal turkey hunts in Kentucky. Plus so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

On this episode, Tony explains not only why praise is important to dog training success, but how to use it correctly throughout your dog's life. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

This week Cal talks about cooking your goose, Michigan license fees, Maine moose changes, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

This week, Tony explains what we should all consider during the earliest stages of puppy planning so that the breed we choose is as great of a fit for us, as we are for it. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

This week, Cal talks about good bills, bad orcas, poachers, and public access. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains what can go wrong when we mix cold weather and our dogs, and how to avoid the worst outcomes. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

This week Cal talks about getting lost, thanksgiving meals, hound hutners under attack in Arizona, and Utah lawsuit update. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains not only what to look for in a veterinarian, but also how to be open and honest about your dog's health so they can offer up the best care possible. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

This week Cal talks about hunter heart attacks, Giraffe listing, Kansas and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

On this episode, Tony breaks down some of the issues dogs can have with their paws, and how we as owners, can prevent them. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

This week Cal, talks about Trump's pick for the Department of the Interior, public lands, and a record breaking trout. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

In this episode, Cal and Jordan sit down with Lucas Cooke, the CEO of Field and Game Australia. Lucas tells us more about the hunting rights fight in the Land Down Under and the kinds of crazy stunts the anti-hunting movement uses to sway public opinion.  Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

On this week's show, Tony breaks down dog food choices, and explains why certain ingredients are beneficial while others should be avoided.  Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

This week, Cal talks about public access wins, missing monkeys, and don't put your Stetson on display in DC. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

On this week's show, Tony discusses not only managing dog energy, but more importantly, managing our own energy when we work with our pups.  Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

This week, Cal talks about bear attacks, how to get informed and involved with conservation groups, and where the eagles went. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

This week, Cal covers a concerning update in the campaign to privatize public land, why hunters might decide the 2024 election, and the death of a famous grizzly. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains why puppy owners need to have a plan on how to train for rock-solid recall so that they can set their dogs up for later success with this crucial command. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

This week Cal talks about deer and calcium, poaching spree, and no that buck won't pay your mortgage, babe. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

This week, Cal covers a squirrel contest gone wrong, a bear that treed a hunter, and why raccoons make poor houseguests. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains some of the more common injuries sporting dogs experience. He also breaks down the best preventative measures, and what to do when serious injuries do happen.  Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

This week, Cal talks about why whacking a cat with a shovel doesn't count as an attack, an epic double-cross by the state of Montana as it angles to develop and sell state-own lands, wildlife crime, and so much more.  Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

This week Cal talks about messy state politics, bear attacks, noisy waters, and listener mail. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

In this episode, Tony takes a look at what we know about the history of hunting big game with dogs, and how it still plays a major role in today's whitetail hunting culture. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

This week, Cal covers a whale of a crime story, a 12-year-old who defended his dad from a bear attack, a deer hunting controversy in Michigan, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

This week Cal reads listener emails regarding biodegradable balloons, public lands and Utah's lawsuit, Colorado wolf relocations, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains what events stress our dogs out, and what we can do to mitigate the negative effects of not only that stress, but general anxiety. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

This week, Cal talks about crime at the fish market, prion poo hounds, a Euro brown bear hunt, and one heck of a trivia question. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2024

This week Cal talks Florida state lands, fat eagles, a grizzly attack, and North Carolina Flounder. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024