Dispatches from the Forest

Dirt Dispatch #48

Wolves and wolf management in Wyoming can be a touchy subject.  Most wolves in Wyoming are in the northwestern part of the state, in and around Yellowstone National Park.  But there are rumors of wolves in the southeastern part of the state, in Medicine Bow National Forest.  On this Dirt Dispatch I'll explore if it's possible and if it's plausible.  Tune in!
 
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Episode 119: Snow Goose on the Loose!

I recently saw a lone Snow goose hanging out with several dozen (or more) Canada geese.  So let's learn more about the second most abundant and noisiest waterfowl in the world!
 
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Dirt Dispatch #47

Tragedy in Antarctica, footprints in the snow, some other wildlife observations from around Dispatches HQ and the lessons we can learn from Canada Geese.  Tune in to hear all about it!
 
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Episode 118: The Bearded Ones (Muskox)

I have a confession; I kind of forgot Muskox existed as a North American mammal.  But these arctic-dwelling bovines are incredibly interesting.  Learn all about them on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Dirt Dispatch #46

One of my favorite quotes comes from Barry Lopez, author of the book "Of Wolves and Men".  He wrote, "We know little about wolves, but a great deal about what we believe wolves to be."  I've been thinking about this quote a lot lately because it seems to me that many people spend a lot of time outside while still managing to isolate themselves to a certain degree from the natural world.  Tune in to hear more about the relationship between wolves and deer, coyotes and their mates, and the importance of checking your sources.
 
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Episode 117: Arctic Foxes

Arctic foxes live in one of the harshest environments on the planet - and yet, it doesn't seem to bother them.  How do they manage to survive in the arctic?  Find out on this first episode of 2026!
 
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Dirt Dispatch #45

The last Dirt Dispatch of 2025!  2026 promises to be a year of transition and change but also new opportunities and adventures - at least here at Dispatches from the Forest.  We wish you all the best in the New Year.  Tune in to hear my thoughts - I'll also revisit the Greenland Wildlife Overpass - largest wildlife overpass located just a couple hours south of me!
 
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Episode 116: Ptarmigan

Ptarmigan are birds that live in the arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.  And they are well adapted to life in the cold!  Learn more about the hare-footed arctic bird with the silent "P" in its name: the ptarmigan!
 
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