Best Aprilvokey Podcasts (2023)

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Artemis

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Rifles 101 with Rachel Schmidt and Neal Emery 1:27:50

3h ago1:27:50

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This week we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes on a timely subject matter: Rifles - they seem so simple, right? You put the bullet in. You pull the trigger. You (hopefully) kill the animal. But there's a lot of nuance in how a rifle performs, and it can often feel overwhelming to new hunters. This week we're talking to two experts from the…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 229: Jake Jordan on Big Game Fly Fishing, STH Reels and the World Class Angler 1:29:23

10d ago1:29:23

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Jake Jordan is a renowned fly-fishing guide and instructor who’s been in the fishing business for over seventy years. Founder of STH Reels and World Class Angler, an early fly shop in the Florida Keys, Jake has been at the forefront of many changes in the big game world. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss how he got his start, fly fishing for …

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Artemis

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Upland Bird School with Ashley Chance 1:08:23

14d ago1:08:23

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Long-time Artemis host and friend of the podcast Ashley Chance returns this week to talk about upland birds. As the new hunting heritage program manager at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Ashley is working to conserve upland bird habitat and recruit and retain new hunters. She introduces us to a new film series called How to Hunt Upland Birds,…

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Artemis

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Alisa Davis: Sharing Fly-Fishing with Those Around You 1:12:55

28d ago1:12:55

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Alisa Davis took her partner's military career as a chance to fly-fish the waters of several states, including Hawaii, Colorado and North Carolina, while also pursuing advanced education in science. Alisa is an avid outdoors educator and fly-fishing instructor. In her words, "The more we teach fly-fishing, the more people are going to get into fly-…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 228: Dec Hogan on a Passion for Steelhead 1:35:19

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Dec has been on my podcast guest list since before I even launched the show. A full-time steelhead guide from the 80’s and the author of one of my favourite books, A Passion for Steelhead, Dec certainly has a story to tell. In this episode of Anchored, we get to know more about Dec—the person—and his life before, during and after guiding. We discus…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 227: Johnnie McClure on Fly Fishing the Madison River 1:19:09

1M ago1:19:09

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I first heard of Johnnie McClure when I announced our 2023 member’s trip to Montana. I’d committed to dates that aligned with our filming of Kelly Galloup’s Masterclass for Anchored Outdoors (which I hope most of you are already members of). As word spread through our community, so too did the request that I get Johnnie on the show. Thankfully, I w…

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Artemis

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Sockeye Adventures Aboard the Warthog with Carlee Koutnik 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

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This week, Artemis program manager Carlee Koutnik tells us about her summer trip aboard a fishing boat called the Warthog in Bristol Bay. The sockeye fishery is a frenzy of activity, and Carlee got to work aboard a 32-foot fishing boat schlepping salmon. We get an inside look at the fishery, the regulations that keep it viable, and the business of …

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Artemis

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Rafting the Alsek with Mandela van Eeden 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

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Mandela van Eeden is an outdoors communicator, an educator, a yoga instructor, a podcast host, and... a raft guide. She's recently back from an expedition on the Alsek River in the Yukon and Alaska. On this episode, we discuss how wild places rejuvenate us and give us perspective -- and they can even inspire us to act on behalf of the marvelous pla…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 226: Conway Bowman on Staying Young and Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks 1:18:08

2M ago1:18:08

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Conway Bowman has been on my list of podcast guests since this show first began. Nine seasons later, it’s finally happened! In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Conway to learn more about his adventurous lifestyle, how he became known as THE fly fishing guide for mako sharks, why Mako’s may just be the ultimate gamefish and more. Learn more…

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Artemis

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The Artemis Genesis Story with Jess Johnson & Maggie Heumann 45:22

2M ago45:22

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What is Artemis? This week we're revisiting one of our earliest episodes, featuring two of the brilliant minds who spearheaded the effort to make a space for sportswomen and conservationists. We'll hear from Maggie Heumann and Jess Johnson about how Artemis got going and why this work matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Artemis

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The Joy of Mentoring with Tracy Shaw 50:03

3M ago50:03

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Tracy Shaw might be best known as the @arkansasoutdoorswoman, but she's also a single mom, an aspiring bush pilot, a mentor to others, and an Artemis Ambassador. This week on the podcast, Tracy shares with us the joy of being a mentor to others -- even when it means being lured into gator hunting by your friends and fan base. Plus: magical waterfow…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 225: Devin Olsen on Nymph Fishing, History, Temperature Gradients and More 2:00:01

3M ago2:00:01

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Devin Olsen has been a member of Fly Fishing Team USA since 2006, winning individual bronze and team silver in the 2015 World Fly Fishing Championships in Bosnia. Once a salmon and steelhead biologist in Joseph, Oregon, Devon is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode of Anchored we discuss how he got in to competitive fly fishing, how it’s structur…

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Artemis

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Rx Fire for Prairie Health with Jaidyn Hranicka 52:18

3M ago52:18

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This week... fire! Artemis is joined by Jaidyn Hranicka in Wisconsin, who works as a prescribed burn specialist. Wisconsin has a multitude of different ecosystems -- deep dark woods brush up against prairie-like oak savannas. Jaidyn talks to us about what it's like to work in the fire industry. Plus: Turkey misses, brook trout, and trail baloney. 2…

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Artemis

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Revisit: Morels, Porcinis & Candy Caps, Oh My! with Kristen Blizzard 1:23:27

4M ago1:23:27

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This week we 'pick' the brain of morel expert Kristen Blizzard (see what we did there? 'Pick' the brain? Har, har.) Kristen and her husband run ModernForager.com, an online resource for foragers across the country. Kristen tells us about everyone's favorite -- the morel -- plus other mushrooms you can easily add to your repertoire with a little ext…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 224: Al and Gretchen Beatty on Feather Quality, Hairwings, Proportions and History 1:24:01

4M ago1:24:01

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Al and Gretchen Beatty have become fan favourites in our Anchored Outdoors membership. Long-time fly tiers, instructors and authors, the duo is a class act who oozes depth, precision and professionalism into everything they do. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with them to learn more about their personal story, Al’s time working for Whiting …

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Artemis

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Urban Coyote Research & Desert Quail Hunting with Crystal Shaw of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation 46:31

4M ago46:31

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Crystal C. Shaw is the Chief Operating Officer for the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. She previously served as the Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Ms. Shaw spent her earlier career in real estate and executive search advisory and consulting assisting search firms and businesses with c-level recruitment within pr…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 223: Karin Miller on Zenkara Fly Fishing, Angles and Innovation 1:06:28

5M ago1:06:28

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Karin Miller is the owner of Zen Tenkara, a Colorado company that designs, manufactures and sells Tenkara rods, lines and accessories. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Karin to hear more about how the company was founded, how she handles innovation and criticism, angles while fighting fish, Tenkara’s history, and more. Learn more about …

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Artemis

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Farewell & Gratitude Episode for Ashley Chance 1:00:39

5M ago1:00:39

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Ashley Chance worked as the southeast program cordinator for Artemis over the past two and a half years. She is intelligent, kind, humble, empathetic, skilled and incredibly talented at everything she does. She made an impact on every single ambassador and leader she came into contact with and her leadership will be greatly missed. Ashley is now ad…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 222: Zeb Hogan on National Geographic and Monster Fish 1:18:13

5M ago1:18:13

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Dr. Zeb Hogan is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish. He has a doctoral degree in ecology, was a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Environmental Risk Assessment Program at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University and has served as a World Wildlife Fund S…

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Artemis

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Hunting in Argentina with Gina De Bernardis 1:03:29

5M ago1:03:29

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Gina De Bernardis, an Argentine hunting guide, was introduced to hunting and fishing by her father Héctor, who has been a hunting guide since his youth. Gina and her brother, Laureano, now run the family business with their father and they hunt all around Argentina. During this episode, Gina reflects on being a female hunting guide in her country, …

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Artemis

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In person with Becky Humphries at the North American Fish and Wildlife Conference! 1:02:58

6M ago1:02:58

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Few legacies can impact the amount of people, organizations, species and habitats that Becky Humphries has. Starting as an employee of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1970s, she quickly transitioned to state wildlife work the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and grew through the ranks culminating in her being appointed Director of t…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 221: George Daniel on Growth and Fly Fishing Evolution 1:22:58

6M ago1:22:58

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George Daniel has an impressive resume… he started fly fishing when he was a young boy before trying out — and qualifying — for Fly Fishing Team USA. George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and was ranked as high as 5th in the world. He’s also the author of multiple best selling fly fishing books, as well as the director and lead inst…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 220: Ann Miller on Hatch Guides and All Things Buggy 1:35:46

6M ago1:35:46

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Ann Miller is an aquatic biologist and the author of the popular book, Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams. I’ve been a longtime fan of Ann’s… from her work with entomology to her founding of Fly Girls in 1996. In this episode of Anchored, Ann and I sit down to discuss how her experience in a tricky economy helped to shape her career into what it…

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Artemis

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Salmon and Steelhead Fishing while Making the World a Better Place by being kind to others. 1:00:56

6M ago1:00:56

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Kate Crump owns and operates Frigate Adventure Travel with her husband, Justin. Kate is a fishing guide based in Bristol Bay, Alaska and Oregon’s North Coast. Kate serves on the board of Pacific Rivers and is a member of the North Coast Citizens for Watershed Protection, promoting and protecting healthy watersheds. Her writing has been featured in …

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 219: Mike Tayloe of Finns West on Freestone First Aid 1:18:42

7M ago1:18:42

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For decades, Mike Tayloe has been involved in pre-hospital emergency care focusing on remote and wilderness medicine. As director of operations and co-founder of Finns West he’s provided remote medical services from Mount Everest to Antarctica. Tayloe guides for several fly fishing outfitters spanning Colorado to Chile. In this episode of Anchored,…

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Artemis

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Heather Disney Dugan: Career, Hunting, & Mentors 44:37

7M ago44:37

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Acting Director at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Heather Disney Dugan, shares her career path, favorite State Parks, her adult onset hunting stories with friends and family, and recognizes her mentors. “From sunrises at eleven mile and seeing the sunlight shining through the crystals that are hanging frozen from evergreen trees…I'm one of the luckie…

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Artemis

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We’re Back! Meet Carlee, our new Program Manager 1:07:23

7M ago1:07:23

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Join Ashley and Mandela as they interview Carlee, the new Artemis Program Manager, and delve into details of her career, education, and path to becoming part of the Artemis Team. AND…our 2023 Ambassador Applications are open until March 13th, 2023. Apply Here! A program of the National Wildlife Federation, Artemis seeks build a community of bold sp…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 218: Eric Paulson on Swinging vs Nymphing, Fishing with Balloons and More 1:06:05

7M ago1:06:05

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Eric Paulson started his fly-fishing career in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up in an outdoor oriented family, Eric spent his time fishing and hunting in waters and terrain ranging from the Pacific Coast to Western Montana. In 1989, he moved to Bozeman, Montana to chase a college football dream with Montana State University. This dream was short-l…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 217: Tommy Lynch on Night Fishing, Snagging, and More 1:17:50

8M ago1:17:50

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Tommy Lynch is the first person who comes to my mind when I think about night-fishing for huge brown trout. Having guided over twenty years in Michigan, Tommy has earned a reputation for being one of the fishiest guys in the area. In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with him to discuss the ins and outs of night-fishing, and learn some other fun…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 216: Enrico Puglisi on Fibres, Dubbing Brushes, "Making It" and More 1:23:20

9M ago1:23:20

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Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Enrico Puglisi learned to fish by watching his father catch dinner in the Mediterranean Sea. They even used feathers from their own chickens, unintentionally seeding the concept of fly fishing in Enrico’s mind. But it wasn’t until Enrico received a bill for his favourite tying material that he accidentally fell int…

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Artemis

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Artemis's 2022 Highlight Reel 11:46

9M ago11:46

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Part highlight reel, part blooper episode: Artemis's end-of-year special is back. Hear the most memorable clips from our THIRD year on the airwaves. As always, thank you for being here. 1:00 Artemis's Women in Conservation Leadership series aired this spring, an 8-episode dive into the stuff strong leadership is made of 4:00 Check out Artemis's fie…

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Artemis

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CHASING UNGULATE TALES: Mule Deer Fidelity & Philopatry with Rhiannon Jakopak 1:16:54

9M ago1:16:54

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Artemis is revisiting one of its most popular series ever: A deep dive into ungulate biology with the scientists of the Montieth Shop. Mule deer are remarkably faithful to the geographies they were raised in... until they're not. Ungulate ecologist Rhiannon Jakopak talks with us about rogue individuals, migration fidelity, the rose petal hypothesis…

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Artemis

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CHASING UNGULATE TALES: Bighorn Sheep & Mule Deer Winterkill with Tayler LaSharr 1:02:26

9M ago1:02:26

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This week we're revisiting one of Artemis's best-loved series of all time - Chasing Ungulate Tales with the scientists at the Montieth Shop at the University of Wyoming. You've heard it before: "If we kill the animals with the biggest horns, aren't we selecting for smaller horns over time?" This week we take a deep dive into that question with ungu…

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Anchored with April Vokey

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 215: Rich Stuber on Watermaster and More! 1:08:07

9M ago1:08:07

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Rich Stuber is a native Montanan who worked in the inflatable business, specifically manufacturing Water Master Rafts, for years before eventually taking over the company. In this episode of Anchored, Rich and I sit down to discuss what to look for in an inflatable raft, how to make the most out of your time on the water, and more. If you haven’t c…

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Artemis

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CHASING UNGULATE TALES: Mule Deer and the Green Wave with Ellen Aikens 1:24:22

10M ago1:24:22

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Artemis is revisiting its best-loved series of all time: A deep dive into ungulate ecology with the scientists at the Montieth Shop. This week we're surfing the green wave! Seasonal mule deer migration is based on food availability. Deer move across the landscape to maximize their access to high-quality food resources. We're joined by migration eco…

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