Ep. 148: American Prairie Reserve

Published: 2018-12-24 11:00:00

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Bozeman, MT- Steven Rinella talks with Sean Gerrity, the founder of the American Prairie Reserve, along with Ryan Callaghan, Sam Lungren, Michelle Chandler, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew.

Subjects discussed: questions about Ryan Callaghan; when ballparkin' goes wrong; Santa Claus as a grade-A a-hole; "keep them toes cold" and other thoughts on parenting in the outdoors; Janis as a segue master; the Buffalo Commons and the Big Open; just how game rich was America?; the rabbit going through the snake; access is back in style; grizzlies, wolves, and cougars on the Great Plains; let's talk about bison; creating robust wild game habitat; tight jeans and slip-on shoes; Sean Gerrity's top 3 ways hunters can help; and more.

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Referenced Books

Hole in the Sky

by Bill Kittridge

Referenced during discussion of the Buffalo Commons concept and why some people felt insulted by the idea. Kittridge articulated why ranching families who had dedicated their lives to building communities might be offended by the proposal.

Referenced at 00:00:08

Last Child in the Woods

by Richard Louv

Referenced in discussion about nature deficit disorder and the importance of people having access to nature. Sean mentions this book when discussing why connecting people with wildlife and wild spaces is important.

Referenced at 00:00:08

Lewis and Clark among the grizzlies

by Paul Shillary

Referenced when discussing the historical presence of grizzly bears in the area and their encounters with Lewis and Clark. Sean mentions reading about encounters 'every single day' as they came to the area.

Referenced at 00:00:08

Undaunted Courage

by Stephen Ambrose

Sam mentions reading this biography of Meriwether Lewis during his first trip to the APR area. He notes that Ambrose said this area is 'the area that's least changed since Lewis saw it,' which inspired him while hiking in the region.

Referenced at 00:00:08