Ep. 558: An Aldo Leopold Blowout Extravaganza

Published: 2024-06-03 09:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Doug Duren, Karl Malcolm, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Randall Williams.

Topics discussed: The Aldo Leopold Foundation; a diamond anniversary; how “A Sand County Almanac” remains powerfully relevant today; celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Gila Wilderness; Aldo Leopold quotes; the object and its shadow; get a chance to be part of our MeatEater Podcast recording by joining ME Experiences in Cypress Cove; our Trivia board game is back in stock; when the kid has a bully body; It’s-Better-When-You-Don’t-Get-One-Jani; bird watching with opera glasses; Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work; how you can’t put Aldo Leopold in a box; killing the things we love; Doug’s non-profit organization, Sharing the Land; pulling that saw; and more.

Outro song "Shoot Straight" by Jared Hicks

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Referenced Books

A Sand County Almanac

by Aldo Leopold

Steve describes this as 'the most influential piece of conservation writing ever' and discusses its 75th anniversary. The book is a collection of Leopold's writing that maintains relevance today.

Referenced at 00:05:22

Desert Solitaire

by Edward Abbey

Steve mentions this book when discussing famous conservationists, saying people might name Roosevelt first, Leopold second, and then 'Desert Solitaire' third, though he's uncertain about the third choice.

Referenced at 00:21:27

Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work

by Curt Meine

Carl recommends this book as 'a phenomenal biography of Aldo Leopold' for anyone who wants to get into Leopold's biography in a very detailed way, describing it as fantastic.

Referenced at 00:50:16

The George Reserve Deer Herd

by Dale McCullough

Carl describes this as 'one of the foundational wildlife management books on the reproductive capacity and population dynamics of white tail deer,' recommending it for those in wildlife management who want to get into the subject deeply.

Referenced at 00:59:24