Talking Mule Deer is an official podcast of the Mule Deer Foundation. TMD covers mule deer and black-tailed deer biology, hunting, and conservation issues. Hosted by Steve Belinda and Jodi Stemler, both passionate conservationist who bring a wealth of knowledge, humor and intrigue to mule deer conservation and help listeners underdstand what MDF does and what you can do to help mule deer.
…
continue reading
Mule Deer Foundation Podcasts
This is Wild Things & Wild Places is a Muley Fanatic Foundation podcast that aims to discuss issues and efforts related to the MFF mission, the conservation of mule deer, furthering the sport of hunting and sound wildlife management. Featuring experts from the field, decision makers, celebrities, partners and everyday sportsmen and sportswomen. Wild Things and Wild Places celebrates the passion we hold for the great outdoors and our role of stewardship to maintain it. We look forward to havi ...
…
continue reading
Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered is a podcast covering hunting politics, public lands, and conservation topics; even a few things you didn’t need to know. The best hunters you’ve never heard of join Randy to answer questions from the Hunt Talk web forum, share ideas, reveal tactics, and give perspectives unique to public land hunting.
…
continue reading
1
Corner Crossing Legal Update - From the Attorney Himself | Episode 274
1:38:16
1:38:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:38:16
The Wyoming corner-crossing case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and in this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg is hosting the lawyer who made it happen. Attorney Ryan Semerad details the story of the four Missouri hunters he defended and the high-stakes legal battle that followed. They dissect the landowner's arguments, the p…
…
continue reading
1
What Is a Conservation Easement? Kerry Schultz with the Green River Valley Jackson Hole Land Trust Explains
1:03:57
1:03:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:57
In this episode of the Wild Things & Wild Places podcast, hosts Joy Faigl, Janet Crofts, and Chris Steffen sit down with Kerry Schultz, Program Director of the Green River Valley Jackson Hole Land Trust. Kerry breaks down the concept of conservation easements, which are legal agreements between private landowners and a qualified entity such as a la…
…
continue reading
1
HPA/NFA update with Silencer Central | Episode 273
1:06:19
1:06:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:19
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is at the HQ of Silencer Central to catch up with the CEO, Brandon Maddox and talk about the many updates since the last podcast six months ago. Topics covered include funding conservation, Silencer Central's effort to reform the National Firearms Act and pass the Hearing Protection Act, the diffi…
…
continue reading
1
South Dakota Antelope Foundation | Episode 272
1:34:02
1:34:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:02
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Robert Mahaffey of the South Dakota Antelope Foundation. They discuss the background of the SD Antelope Foundation, antelope herd history in South Dakota, impacts of human expansion into pronghorn habitat, and a bit of trivia. You can learn more about the South Dakota Antelope Foundatio…
…
continue reading
1
Corner Crossing with PERC | Episode 271
2:08:17
2:08:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:08:17
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, host Randy Newberg is joined by Dylan Soares, an attorney and conservationist with the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), to dive deep into the legal and practical implications of corner crossing—a hot topic in public land access. The discussion begins with an overview of the high-profile …
…
continue reading
1
Brownell's - A Legacy of Leadership in Hunting and Shooting | Episode 270
1:08:43
1:08:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:43
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Pete Brownell, President of Brownell's. Brownell's has been a family name in hunting, shooting, and gunsmithing since 1938. Pete is the third Brownell generation to lead the company from its headquarters in Iowa. Topics covered include the history of Brownell's, Pete's voluntee…
…
continue reading
1
Summer Projects 2025 Has MFF Working Hard for Mule Deer
1:01:01
1:01:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:01
In this episode of Wild Things and Wild Places, Janet, Chris, and Joey from the Muley Fanatic Foundation recap their busy and impactful summer of 2025. The team took part in fawn captures in the Wyoming Range to support ongoing mule deer monitoring efforts, gathering critical data on population health. They also tackled invasive species and habitat…
…
continue reading
1
Leupold - American Values and Ingenuity in Manufacturing | Episode 269
1:00:34
1:00:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:34
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, about leading an American company with 700+ amazing employees and dominating the rifle scope business by sticking to the core values of the company. In addition to the launch of the new VX5HD GEN2, topics covered include manufacturing in America, growing talen…
…
continue reading
1
Bear Tracks & Good Company: A Conversation with Jessica Evans
54:58
54:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:58
In this laid-back and personal episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, we welcome Jessica Evans...hunter, business owner, and all-around outdoor enthusiast from Rock Springs, Wyoming. Jessica pulls up a chair and shares her story in a way that feels like you're right there beside her in the field, on the mountain, or at the truck tailgate after a lon…
…
continue reading
1
Jim Zumbo - Living Legend and Humble Hunter | Episode 268
2:13:26
2:13:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:13:26
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy spends a day with one of his friends and most admired mentors, Jim Zumbo. Jim needs no introduction, having introduced so many of us to the world of western big game hunting. Topics covered include Jim using his platforms to promote conservation, his lengthy career as a writer and advocate for wil…
…
continue reading
After over a dozen years of shooting Howa rifles, Randy convinces them to join him on a podcast to talk about Howa rifles, their support of shooting and conservation, and why neither value or accuracy will ever be part of a compromise. Darren and Chad join in to explain why they support a public land-centric platform and want Fresh Tracks to be out…
…
continue reading
1
Hank Shaw and Wild Food from the "Borderlands" | Episode 266
1:15:17
1:15:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:17
In this episode (#266) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with an old friend and world class wild game chef and cooking author, Hank Shaw. In addition to some old stories of hunts together in the Borderlands of Arizona, Randy and Hank discuss Hank's newest cookbook, Borderlands. Hank explains the roots of this unique food culture an…
…
continue reading
1
Public Lands in Public Hands: Important Message
41:38
41:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:38
In this episode of the MFF Podcast, the focus is on the controversial topic of selling public lands, a pressing issue in Wyoming and other Western states. The special guest is Jess Johnson, Government Affairs Director of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF), who will soon be heading to Washington, D.C. to represent Wyoming. The discussion undersco…
…
continue reading
1
New Voices, Same Mission: Wild Things & Wild Places Welcomes a New Hosting Crew
21:15
21:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:15
This episode of Wild Things & Wild Places marks the first with our new crew! While Josh is off doing important work in D.C., the Muley Fanatic Foundation podcast lives on and it’s in great hands. Meet your new hosts: Joey Faigl, Chris Steffen, and Janet Crofts—a trio of longtime MFF champions who bring deep knowledge, big laughs, and a whole lot of…
…
continue reading
1
Standing Up and Speaking Up in Colorado | Episode 265
1:35:35
1:35:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:35
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. Topics covered include examination of how I-127 was defeated in Colorado, new attempts to circumvent the ballot initiative and use the legislature and Wildlife Commission, strategic communications for non-hunting voters, usi…
…
continue reading
1
North American Pronghorn Foundation Needs Us | Episode 264
1:22:54
1:22:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:54
In this episode (#263) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by members of the North American Pronghorn Foundation to discuss the launch of the organization and their efforts to "future-proof" pronghorn. Topics covered include the state of pronghorn, trends impacting pronghorn numbers, challenges of starting a new organization, goals, on th…
…
continue reading
Randy shares the mic with Ryan and Jillian Garrett of Washington. Ryan and Jillian share details of the path that has led them to be some of Washington's most successful advocates for hunting, conservation, and wild food. Topics covered include their tactics for success amidst daunting odds, speaking outside our own circle, finding common denominat…
…
continue reading
This week's episode of Wild Things & Wild Places is an emotional one. Host Joshua Coursey is setting out on a new adventure, but this is not goodbye, just a “see you later.” The podcast can continue, and Josh will remain a part of the MFF family forever. He’s taking on a new role working for the government, and while it’s bittersweet, it’s also an …
…
continue reading
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by one of the most avid elk hunting US Senators, Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico. Randy is in DC to lobby on public land issues and was invited by Senator Heinrich to have a discussion about public lands, conservation, funding, the challenges ahead, the reality of the current pol…
…
continue reading
1
Josh & Joey: Genuine, Real, and All About the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo
26:36
26:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:36
This one feels like sitting around the campfire with old friends. In this episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, Joshua Coursey is joined by his longtime friend and fellow co-founder of the Muley Fanatic Foundation, Joey Faigl. These two have been in it together since the beginning building MFF from the ground up with a shared love for wildlife, con…
…
continue reading
1
Aiming High: The Vision Behind the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo
35:46
35:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:46
In this episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, host Joshua Coursey welcomes Abe Aryan and Phil Mendoza, organizers of the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo. As they gear up for their third annual event coming March 27–29, 2026, the duo shares their deep-rooted passion for conservation, community, and the future of our hunting heritage. Phil Mendoza, a resp…
…
continue reading
1
The Tables Turn: Joshua Coursey in the Guest Seat
23:42
23:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:42
In this unique episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, the mic is turned around... Joshua Coursey, usually the one asking the questions, is the one answering them! Josh joins Charene Herrera on a radio and video news program for a laid-back, genuine conversation about all things deer season, what’s on the horizon for next year, and a few exciting ini…
…
continue reading
1
Camaraderie in the Blue Ridge: Virginia’s Heart for Mule Deer
37:04
37:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:04
In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, host Joshua Coursey takes us on the road to Virginia for a special gathering with the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Muley Fanatic Foundation. As one of the most unique and far-reaching MFF chapters, this group proves that passion for conservation and camaraderie knows no geogra…
…
continue reading
1
Hearing Loss & Suppressors while Hunting | Episode 261
1:17:03
1:17:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:03
In episode 261 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Maddox, founder of Silencer Central. The discussion covers Randy's journey from being an old school traditionalist to now hunting exclusively with a suppressed rifle, and losing most of his left-ear hearing along the way. Topics covered include the story behind Silencer Central…
…
continue reading
1
Houndsmen Talk Mountain Lion Management | Episode 260
1:34:04
1:34:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:04
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brant Chutter and Quynn Nielsen, two avid lion hunters from British Columbia, who Randy happened to spend a lot of time with last summer in the MacKenzie Mountains. Brant grew up in a home with two wildlife biologist-parents, who formed his view of science and sustainability. Brant an…
…
continue reading
1
Echoes of the Tracks: A Special Conversation from Mule Deer Days
20:43
20:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:43
In this new episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, host Joshua Coursey brings you a special conversation recorded live on the final day of Mule Deer Days. Joining him are Kevin Monteith and Rebekah Rafferty, both of whom have been on past episodes and are familiar voices to our listeners. This episode not only reflects on the success of the Mule Dee…
…
continue reading
1
Education & Conservation with WGFD’s Regina Dickson Leading into Mule Deer Days 2025
25:08
25:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:08
Mule Deer Days 2025 is right around the corner, and we’re diving into all the exciting educational opportunities, updates, and giveaways in this special episode of Wild Things & Wild Places! Host Joshua Coursey is joined by Regina Dickson, the Information and Educational Specialist for Wyoming Game and Fish in Green River. Regina brings experience …
…
continue reading
1
Mule Deer Days 2025: Conservation, Community, and Can’t-Miss Giveaways!
22:26
22:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:26
Mule Deer Days 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event packed with conservation, community, and can’t-miss opportunities. Whether you're a dedicated supporter or new to the event, there’s something for everyone. March 21-23, 2025 at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. One of the key highlights is the Life Membership Banquet, an exclusive …
…
continue reading
1
A Conversation With New ODFW Director Debbie Colbert | Episode 259
1:42:49
1:42:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:49
In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy had the opportunity to record a podcast in front of a live audience with the new Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Debbie Colbert. The conversation covers a wide range of topics - wolves, deer, elk, fish, endangered species, and more. Debbie talks about some of ODFW's achieve…
…
continue reading
1
Camo at the Capitol: How to Get Involved in Wildlife Legislation with Rep. Andrew Byron
32:59
32:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:59
In this special episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, we bring you an unscripted, raw, and real conversation straight from Camo at the Capitol event. Hosted by Joshua Coursey, this episode features a return guest, Jess Johnson of the Wyoming Wildlife Federation and a very special guest, Representative Andrew Byron, Chairman of the House Travel, Rec…
…
continue reading
Randy is joined by Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello of HOWL For Wildlife. HOWL is an organization designed to help hunters organize, communicate, and be effective when advocating for their cause. Using new technology and communication strategies, HOWL has built the infrastructure that brings hunters together on important issues. Topics covered inc…
…
continue reading
1
Wyoming State Parks, Conservation, and the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders
24:36
24:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:36
The latest episode of Wild Things & Wild Places takes listeners to the 2025 Camo at the Capitol event, where conservation, leadership, and outdoor advocacy come together. This episode features a powerful lineup of guests who are making an impact on Wyoming’s public lands, wildlife, and the policies that shape outdoor recreation and conservation. Ch…
…
continue reading
1
Wyoming’s Wildfire Fight & Conservation Future: A Special Interview with Governor Gordon & Bob Budd
37:26
37:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:26
In this special episode of Wild Things & Wild Places, we bring you an exclusive interview straight from Camo at the Capitol event featuring Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the always engaging Bob Budd, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust. This is a fun, light-hearted but serious conversation about Wyoming's future…
…
continue reading
