Send us a text In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we sit down with Public Lands Administrator, Mike Ervin, about the history of waterfowl in Ohio, how regulations work, and what falls under the category of "waterfowl".By Ohio Division of Wildlife

Send us a text In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with Law Enforcement Program Administrator, Jim Quinlivan, about the upcoming Wildlife Officer Training Academy and what it takes to become a wildlife officer in the state of Ohio.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

From WWII rubber rafts to modern-day adventure vessels, Western River Expeditions’ Travis Pierce dives into the wild history of river running—and the safety lessons learned along the way. Plus, Deirdre Miller from Utah’s Division of Outdoor Recreation drops must-know tips on life jackets, water levels, and why sober boating saves lives. Hit play an…

Send us a text In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with wildlife biologist, Mark Wiley, about all things turkey. We hit it all, from the natural history to the biology, and differences in hunting seasons. Tune in!By Ohio Division of Wildlife

Send us a text In this episode of the Wild Ohio podcast, we have Inland Fisheries Program Administrator, Rich Zweifel, talk about the ins and outs of producing saugeye. We're then joined by amphibian expert Abby Ditomassi who talks about the role of vernal pools in the amphibian lifecycle.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

Send us a text In this episode of The Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife Avian Education Coordinator, Jamey Emmert, talk about the Wildlife Diversity Conference and the updated Lake Erie Birding Trail. We wrap up the episode chatting about skunks.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

Send us a text To help kick off the very first episode of Your Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife, Chief Kendra Wecker, and deer biologist, Clint McCoy.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

What's this? A new episode of Recreation Elevated just in time for the holidays?? Whoop Whoop! Join Emma and Caroline as they wrap up 2024 chatting with our very own trail crew program superintendent Mike Thomas about the success of Utah's trail maintenance program, which completed over 100 projects in its first full year! Also in this episode, Car…

If you've been missing Recreation Elevated, you're in luck! With the help of new cohost and "Jack of all Trades" Emma Peterson, Recreation Elevated is back and ready for more exciting episodes! Join us for this relaunch of the podcast where Caroline and Emma chat about some of the events we've been involved with here at the Division in the last yea…

After sampling a few of Utah's greatest endurance events, races and routes this summer, Caroline shares stories of her own as well as many others who have learned that Utah is the place to test your limits! With races like LOTOJA, the Wasatch 100 and Crusher in the Tushars, Utah is well equipped to provide unique experiences for those wishing to pu…

We're back! It's been a busy few months over at the Division of Outdoor Recreation, but I'm so excited to be back releasing podcasts, however infrequently they may be! Join me for a conversation with Anna Sprout, who runs the Moab Trail Ambassador program and learn more about the awesome outreach and education program she's spearheading in Grand Co…

After a busy March, I'm excited to release this episode with Josie Giles, the Program Director for Summit Journeys. Summit Journeys is a non-profit organization aimed at getting youth into the outdoors while also teaching them skills to develop self-efficacy, resilience and determination. Josie and the team at Summit Journeys are working in part wi…

Brett Kobernik is a forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center centered in the Skyline region of our state. Brett has worked tirelessly for the past 8 years to create protocols, weather forecasting, equipment and relationships that increase the safety and awareness of backcountry users during the winter season. In this episode, Caroline tags along wi…

Carly Lansche, our statewide Recreation Planner, enlightens us on a sport few people dare to embark on: bike packing. But if riding your bike 160 miles through the desert wasn't enough, Carly and her friends manage to make this multi-day trip a multi-sport one as well! With life lessons about gear quality, competition and the unbiased opinion regar…

Jason Curry was appointed as the director for the Division of Outdoor Recreation in early December and I was lucky enough to snag a few minutes with him in his first week on the job. Jason references the Guiding our Growth Survey which you can find at guidingourgrowth.utah.gov/ This is a fantastic opportunity for Utah citizens to give input on how …

Bob brings us along on one epic powder day at Alta. Listen and learn how Bob's learning to ski a little differently with help from some awesome technology called the TetraSki.By Division of Outdoor Recreation

Welcome to Recreation Elevated! While Caroline figures out how to work her microphone on the trails, she introduces us to the podcast, lets us know what we can expect going forward and announces the Campfire Story series with her own tale of modern day explorers on skis. To submit your own Campfire Story, email Caroline at [email protected]! In the …