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Cal of the Wild

Cal of the Wild

By: MeatEater
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Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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  • Ep. 434: Animal Talkers, Cheaters, and Crime

    Ep. 434: Animal Talkers, Cheaters, and Crime
    Nov 24 2025

    This week, Cal covers the worst duck call, a cheating "kayak" angler, gator poachers, Colorado bison, and so much more.

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 433: Houndations - How to Address Hunting Skill Attrition in Our Dogs When We Head to the Field

    Ep. 433: Houndations - How to Address Hunting Skill Attrition in Our Dogs When We Head to the Field
    Nov 19 2025

    This week, Tony explains how all dogs slip a little in their skills when they go from training to hunting, but that's not just a reality we have to accept - it's a teachable moment for us as handlers.

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    17 mins
  • Ep. 432: AI Animals, Dog Murder, and the BLM Gets a New Leader

    Ep. 432: AI Animals, Dog Murder, and the BLM Gets a New Leader
    Nov 17 2025

    This week on the podcast, Cal covers the troubling rise of AI animals, an even more troubling case involving the killing of two pets dogs, a quick profile of the new leader of the Bureau of Land Management, and much more.

    Connect with Cal and MeatEater

    To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here.

    Cal on Instagram and Twitter

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    31 mins
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