Ep. 584: Are Governor’s Tags Un-American?

Published: 2024-08-12 09:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Mark Kenyon, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Corinne Schneider.

Topics discussed: Don’t perpetuate the misinformation spread; more of “Steve Reads Books So You Ain’t Got To”; can you really breed CWD-resistance into deer?; the importance of a healthy, balanced deer population on the hunting experience; more arguments for and against governor's tags and raffles; equal right vs. equal opportunity; grease; are governor's tags un-American?; what's actually better for the resource; no more auction allocation for tags in Arizona; Cal's mic drop; and a sneak peek story from our new Campfire Stories 3: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses.

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Referenced Books

Alaska Tracks: Life Stories from Hunters, Fishermen, and Trappers of Alaska

by Randy Zarnke

Steve introduces this book as oral histories collected by Randy Zarnke, who is president of Alaska Trappers Association. He reads several excerpts from the book, including stories about bear hunting and eagle bounties from old-time Alaskans. Steve mentions he only had to read to page 14 to find interesting tidbits.

Referenced at 00:29:44

The Cremation of Sam McGee

by Robert Service

Steve references this famous poem by Robert Service, calling it 'the greatest poem ever written.' He describes Service as 'the Bard of the Yukon' and provides context about the poem's subject matter involving gold miners during the Yukon Gold Rush. Steve encourages listeners to read it.

Referenced at 00:54:36

The Shooting of Dan McGrew

by Robert Service

Steve mentions this as 'the second greatest poem of all time,' also written by Robert Service. It's referenced immediately after discussing The Cremation of Sam McGee, suggesting listeners follow up by reading this work as well.

Referenced at 00:54:56