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Wild Fish and Game Podcast

Wild Fish and Game Podcast

By: Harvesting Nature
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 The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, preservation, and cooking, while asking more profound questions about sustainability, tradition, and how people have continuously fed themselves from the land. Along the way, Justin and his co-hosts are joined by chefs, hunters, foragers, biologists, writers, and cultural knowledge-keepers who help connect ecology to the table. Whether discussing regional foodscapes, seasonal harvests, preservation techniques, or modern wild-food culture, the Wild Fish and Game Podcast is about learning to eat with the land rather than against it. Harvesting Nature is a wild food media company dedicated to education, conservation, and self-reliance through hunting, fishing, and foraging. Questions, feedback, and guest suggestions can be sent to whatscooking@harvestingnature.com.Harvesting Nature, LLC Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating

    On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating
    Apr 21 2026
    Summary: Explore the ethical considerations of eating and killing in the context of hunting, food production, and environmental impact. Blake Binford shares insights from his book 'On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating', discussing how distance from nature influences our perceptions and responsibilities. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Wild Food and Perspectives 02:50 Personal Journey and the Role of Food 06:13 The Ethics of Eating and Protein Sources 08:58 Wild Game and Its Nutritional Value 11:56 Revisiting Perspectives on Food Production 15:02 The Cost of Living: Death and Consumption 17:47 Understanding Clean vs. Violent Food 20:59 The Distance of Modern Life from Nature 23:59 Moral Relief and Responsibility in Food Choices 27:06 Access to Food and Public Lands 30:12 Ethical Considerations of Distance in Food Production 32:17 Understanding the Cost of Consumption 39:28 Ethics of Hunting and Awareness 50:25 Moral Math in Food Choices 56:46 Honest Eating and Personal Responsibility Takeaways: The concept that living requires death and its implications The impact of modern life and distance from nature on food ethics The idea of moral responsibility following the act of killing The relationship between hunting, food production, and environmental conservation The concept of kill count per calorie as a moral math model Keywords: Ethics of killing, hunting, food sustainability, environmental impact, moral responsibility, wild game, food waste, conservation, food ethics, natural world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Episode 271: The Wild Pantry, Part III - Dehydrating and Drying

    Episode 271: The Wild Pantry, Part III - Dehydrating and Drying
    Apr 14 2026
    Summary: Explore the ancient and modern techniques of drying and dehydrating food, its scientific principles, and practical applications in wild food lifestyle. Learn how to preserve, enhance, and utilize wild ingredients through drying methods. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Recipes: ⁠Lone Star Jerky⁠ ⁠Maple Whisky Trout Jerky⁠ ⁠How to Make Heart Jerky⁠ ⁠Kimi’s Kitchen Cookbook⁠ Chapters: 00:00 The Art of Drying: A Historical Perspective 03:10 Scientific Principles of Drying Food 06:09 Modern Techniques for Food Drying 08:57 Safety and Nutritional Aspects of Dried Foods 12:14 Practical Applications: Drying Wild Game and Fish 24:29 The Art of Drying Mushrooms 27:45 Exploring Dehydrated Ingredients 30:04 Jerky: A Versatile Snack 32:50 Creative Jerky Recipes 36:05 Innovative Drying Techniques 39:02 Mushroom Drying Essentials 42:29 Cured and Smoked Fish Recipes Takeaways: History and cultural significance of drying food Scientific principles behind drying and water activity Techniques and equipment for drying food at home Food safety considerations in drying and dehydrating Enhancing flavor and nutrition through drying Keywords: Food preservation, drying, dehydrating, wild food, food science, jerky, mushrooms, fish, food safety, culinary techniques Added clips: How Does Freeze Drying Work? Safely Dehydrating and Freeze Drying Foods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Episode 270: The Wild Harvest Report - April 2026

    Episode 270: The Wild Harvest Report - April 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    Summary: A comprehensive overview of April's seasonal activities across North America, focusing on hunting, fishing, foraging, and cooking wild foods. The report highlights regional differences, key species in season, and practical tips for outdoor enthusiasts and cooks. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Wild Harvesting and Seasonal Changes 01:07 April's Momentum: Spring Awakens 02:35 Southeast Fishing and Foraging Insights 04:01 Deep South: Refining Patterns in Nature 05:25 Rocky Mountain Transitions: Spring's Arrival 06:51 Midwest: Ice Out and New Opportunities 07:22 Northeast: Transitioning into Spring 08:25 Canada's April: A Month of Transition 09:08 Foraging Summary and Kitchen Reflections Takeaways: Seasonal wildlife activity in April Regional differences in hunting and fishing Foraging for wild greens and mushrooms Cooking with fresh wild ingredients Keywords: Wild food, hunting, fishing, foraging, spring season, North America, wildlife, recipes, conservation, outdoor activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
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