Ep. 373: Shirker Bucks, Baubellum, and Binturongs

Published: 2022-10-03 13:45:38

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Steve Rinella talks with Jim Heffelfinger, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Corinne Schneider.

Topics discussed: How Jim got canceled from Instagram and how to help him make a comeback by following him at @cervidnut; Jim's book, Deer of the Southwest, is back in print; the forthcoming bible on black-tailed and mule deer of North America; antlerogenesis and how antler bone resembles cancer growth; testes the size of peas; check out a picture of the two-headed fawn; extra bones; the female baubellum; Jim's article about lead and wildlife on The MeatEater website; how Seth ate so much tuna that he got mercury poisoning; why binturongs smell like fresh popcorn and brown buns; raccoon dogs; more Covid circulation between humans and deer; Pistol Jim, Jackrabbit Jim, and other perfect nicknames; planning our world squirrel cookoff; and more.

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Referenced Books

Deer of the Southwest

by Jim Heffelfinger

Jim Heffelfinger discusses his book being back in print after being out of print for some time. He mentions it was previously selling for high prices ($800) on the rare book market. The book covers desert mule deer, Coues whitetailed deer, and deer in the Southwest. Published by Texas A&M University Press.

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Milder and Blacktailed Deer in North America

by Charles Walmo

Referenced as the previous comprehensive reference book on mule deer and blacktail deer, published about 41 years ago (approximately four decades old at time of recording). Still used as a reference for mule deer information. Jim mentions this as the predecessor to the new book being created.

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Mule Deer and Blacktail Deer book (title appears to be similar to original)

by Edited by Jim Heffelfinger and Paul Krautsman, with contributions from approximately 80 authors

New comprehensive book currently in layout with publisher CRC Press. Will be approximately 550 pages with 100 color photographs and 23 chapters. Each chapter written by leading experts on specific topics. Updates the Charles Walmo book from 40 years prior. Expected publication January-February timeframe. Features contributions from researchers like Matt Kaufman (migration chapter), Kevin Monteith (nutrition), and others.

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Sport fish of the Gulf Coast (approximate title)

by Vic Dunaway

Mentioned during discussion about mercury in fish. Speaker describes Vic Dunaway as a favorite fish writer who does great books with pictures of fish and information for anglers going fishing in different locations. The books include concise food quality assessments. Speaker specifically mentions Dunaway's comment about great white shark being 'don't even ask' regarding food quality.

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