In this episode, I speak with the Defenders Representative, Russell Talmo. Russ is someone that has an extensive background working with a variety of animals. Since he became a new father, he is more inspired than ever to continue fighting for wildlife. We discuss Grizzly Bears and turbo fladry in Montana. Russ and I also talk about tourism in Yellowstone National Park and how following safety precautions are critically important for you and for wildlife.&nbsp;

An exploration and journey that will take you into the hearts and minds of wildlife biologists, coexistence practitioners and more throughout the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. This series will illustrate several methods currently beings used to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and demonstrate the value of diverse partnerships. This podcast was made with mentorship from Defenders of Wildlife.Land acknowledgement - This podcast was produced upon land within the territories of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples. Further, I acknowledge that 48 contemporary tribal nations are tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado.