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Hunting Ain't Easy

Hunting Ain't Easy

Written by: Mike Costello
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Hunting ain't easy, but we love the challenge, the opportunity and the wild places it brings us. Hosted by California hunter Mike Costello, the podcasts digs into California hunting topics with specific focus on public land deer and bear hunting. We believe that habitat improvement, herd management and predator management are topics that need more attention. Look forward to guests who will shed light on what we can do as hunters and conservationists, to put more animals in the woods. Mike is an "adult onset hunter" and the score card going into 2021 seasons is: Deer 0, Bear 1. We're going to follow Mike's misadventures, scouting tactics and success. "Big buck down" is coming in '21!Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Big (good) changes in California - Bear, Deer, Elk, Wolves and More
    Apr 15 2025

    Hey there... there's so much coming at us in California, and a lot of it is GOOD.

    SHARE this podcast with your community - LET'S LEAD.

    First: Please SHARE the podcast so everyone is updated, informed and ready to act.

    Show notes: many links below that need your action, attention and advocacy.

    FGC Meeting Agenda 4/16: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=229367&inline

    FGC Meeting Documents 4/16: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=229385&inline

    HOWL Community Call 4/28 - Let's get organized for bear regs updates. RSVP here. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/california_community_call_wildlife_resource_committee_planning

    AB 1038 & SB 818 - Bear & Lion legislation, and how to enter your support through the CA Legislative Portal (video directions) https://youtu.be/xtFcqZfKOQc?si=nxG3DJXHBkq4jQc-

    HOWL Action on AB 1038: send your email here! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cabearab1038

    HOWL Action on SB 818: send your email here! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/calion-sb818

    HOWL Letter regarding Wolf Mgmt Plan: add your name to the HOWL letter! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan

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    #california #hunting #elk #bear #blackbear #coyote #bearhunting #deer #muledeer #deerhunting #californiahunting #waterfowl #wildlife #conservation #antelope #elkhunting #howlforwildlife

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    47 mins
  • Leading the Call for Wolf Mgmt Plan Updates
    Mar 24 2025

    Complaining isn't working, but advocacy will. It's time to lead... It is time to call upon the California Dept of Fish & Wildlife, and the Fish & Game Commission to refresh the 10-year old Wolf Mgmt. Plan, establish a practical and sustainable roadmap to delisting and long-term management of wolves. It is time to identify the risks that subsidized wolves present to human communities, the economy of California and all taxpayers, and to ecosystems wherever wolves live. It is time for the CDFW to present a realistic report on the health of our mule deer, elk and antelope herds in CA, and how do those herds support 3 unmanaged apex predators sustainably?

    https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan

    HOWL with us. HOWL as one. When we HOWL - our voices are amplified, our message is heard and we can be effective. When we HOWL we can lead dialogue and create positive outcomes that value entire ecosystems, human communities, and wildlife.

    Sign on to the HOWL letter today. Take Action here --> https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action

    Sign on to the HOWL letter today. Take Action. Call upon the Commission and CDFW to proactively lead California out of this crisis. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan

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    #greywolf #wolf #wolves #california #wildlifemanagement #wildlifeconservation #conservation #ecosystems #predatorhunting #predatormanagement #elk #muledeer #tuleelk #antelope #hunting #sustainability #wildharvest #californiahunting #howlforwildlife

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    51 mins
  • What world are we in??? Progress with Calif. Bear Legislation, use of hounds!
    Mar 11 2025

    AB1038 brings hounds back to the bear woods in CA, and it gives the Commission and Dept the tools needed for effective black bear management, increased harvest where warranted and more effective conflict reduction.

    This is a nationwide call to action - because a win in California is a win for everyone! Time to step in and help here... this will be a long campaign where we are approaching the 2nd gate, of about 7 if we are to take this all the way.

    Every inch of progress is a win, and gets us closer to the next steps for improved wildlife management in California.

    Take Action: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cabearab1038

    Join the HOWL Pack: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/memberships

    Share this BLOG about bears. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/why_california_needs_better_bear_management

    #bearhunting #blackbear #wildlifemanagement #conservation #californiahunting #blacktaildeer #muledeer #elk #rockymountainelk #bears #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #ecosystems #sustainable #wildharvest #hunting #deerhunting #elkhunting #predatormanagement #predators

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    24 mins
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