In this episode, I will be discussing my most recent trip to chase pheasants with my dogs and how it is the most fun anyone could have while hunting. I will then shift to my concerns about the new appointment for the Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum. Regardless of political affiliation us as sportsmen and women must keep our elected officials in check. Sign the petition linked here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/439 Reach out to Utah decision-makers: o Spencer Cox, Governor o Phone: 801-538-1000 o Diedre Henderson, Lieutenant Governor o Phone: 801-538-1041, press option 6 o Sean Reyes, Attorney General o Phone: 801-366-0260 o Email: uag@agutah.gov o Mike Schultz, Utah House of Representatives Speaker o Phone: 801-538-1029 o Email: mikeschultz@le.utah.gov o Stuart Adams, Utah Senate President o Phone: 801-593-1776 o Email: jsadams@le.utah.gov Talking points to bring up: o Utah Public land belongs to all americanso Every American holds an equal claim to our nation’s public lands and waters, but it’s our responsibility to protect this shared heritage o History has proven that state-managed lands are often sold off or leased to private interests. o Federal land management agencies have successfully stewarded these lands for over a century, balancing conservation, recreation, and resource development under a multiple-use mandate. There’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken o Transferring public lands to state ownership ignores the economic realities of managing these lands, such as costs associated with wildfire and range fire prevention, road maintenance, and other infrastructure. These costs threaten to bankrupt states, forcing them to eventually sell our public lands to cover the costs If you are a Utah resident, reach out to your district representatives in the legislature #somethinginthewild #keepitwild https://www.somethinginthewild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tylerpatricsmith/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerpatricsmith

On this episode, we dive into the action required by YOU to help us hold on the Utah's land. The contact information and links are below:

Sign the petition linked here: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#/439

Reach out to Utah decision-makers:

o Spencer Cox, Governor

o Phone: 801-538-1000

o Diedre Henderson, Lieutenant Governor

o Phone: 801-538-1041, press option 6

o Sean Reyes, Attorney General

o Phone: 801-366-0260

o Email: uag@agutah.gov

o Mike Schultz, Utah House of Representatives Speaker

o Phone: 801-538-1029

o Email: mikeschultz@le.utah.gov

o Stuart Adams, Utah Senate President

o Phone: 801-593-1776

o Email: jsadams@le.utah.gov

Talking points to bring up:

o Utah Public land belongs to all americanso Every American holds an equal claim to our nation’s public lands and waters, but it’s our responsibility to protect this shared heritage

o History has proven that state-managed lands are often sold off or leased to private interests.

o Federal land management agencies have successfully stewarded these lands for over a century, balancing conservation, recreation, and resource development under a multiple-use mandate. There’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken

o Transferring public lands to state ownership ignores the economic realities of managing these lands, such as costs associated with wildfire and range fire prevention, road maintenance, and other infrastructure. These costs threaten to bankrupt states, forcing them to eventually sell our public lands to cover the costs

If you are a Utah resident, reach out to your district representatives in the legislature

Next we talk about Louisiana's no-fishing buffer that is preventing fish spills. Then we move to Oregon where the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is doing the peoples work and adding new public land. And lastly, we talk about Florida's right to hunt and fish and why it is so important for gun owners and sportsman and woman to get out there and vote!

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On this episode I break down my past weekend of deer and squirrel hunting. It always seems like once you switch gears, that's when the deer start showing up! I then work into some conservation news. First thing is the new bill to conserve 700,000 acres in Colorado's Gunnison Basin. This bill has heard over a decade of stakeholder engagement so it is long overdue. Next we switch gears to the vice presidential debate and JD Vance's comments on selling federal land to build housing. This is dangerous and it doesn't matter which party or political candidate you lean toward. And lastly, I talk about the amazing work the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is doing to provide more access for the general public. 6660 acres in WY, 160 acres in CO, 649 acres in PA, 15537 acres in OR, 2600 acres in UT, and a whopping 55,636 acres in KY! Great work by those folks and make sure you go support them! #somethinginthewild #keepitwild https://www.somethinginthewild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tylerpatricsmith/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerpatricsmith

On this episode, I will be discussing and sharing the story of Sammi and I's first weekend in the stand as the whitetail deer season kicks off in epic fashion! A close encounter lead us to a very hopeful conclusion that this season will hopefully be one to remember! Once finished with my story, I then move into some conservation news. The first topic is shedding more light onto Utah for their attempt to steal public land from the public trust. We then move into the new appointment of the new Wyoming Fish and Game director. And finally, we touch base on the recent news coming from Colorado regarding the wolf depredation cases, relocation efforts, and fatalities. I look forward to sharing the video of Sammi and I's first weekend in the stand this upcoming Thursday. Stay tuned!! #somethinginthewild #keepitwild
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In this episode, I will be recapping our epic week long muzzleloader elk hunt for the 2024 season. There were plenty of highs and plenty of lows, but this story is full of lessons learned and the importance of great company in the elk woods. Tune in! #somethinginthewild #keepitwild
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In this episode I cover my week of packing during my week in review. I then move into some conservation topics. We cover Backcountry Hunters and Anglers' article about the BLM's solar plans for the future: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/new_blm_solar_plans_seek_to_balance_conservation_and_renewable_energy_goals Also talking about a Colorado's stream access issues and what you can do to help BHA fight for better access along navigable rivers: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/co_stream_access Lastly, we discuss the new proposal for a national monument proposal in northern California called The Sattitla National Monument: https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/pit-river-tribe-urges-biden-protect-sattitla-medicine-lake-highlands #somethinginthewild #keepitwild https://www.somethinginthewild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tylerpatricsmith/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerpatricsmith

On episode 31 of the Something in the Wild podcast, I cover a wide range of topics. I highlight my trip to Upstate New York to visit the Seneca Nation of Indians Land. I also go into conservation news talking about Utah's attempt to steal from the public trust, how 49 trout streams n PA are being predesignated, and an executive order to preserve travel corridors for game animals. Finally, I cover my preferred activity this time of year and that is checking out the elk rut and listening to bugling bulls. #somethinginthewild #keepitwild https://www.somethinginthewild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tylerpatricsmith/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerpatricsmith

On this episode, I highlight my most recent adventure! Something I have never done before and will absolutely be doing again.

That activity is frog gigging or frog hunting as some would call it. It was an absolute blast and those legs are very very tasty.

I also take some time to share some travel plans here in the near future so stay tuned!

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