Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace

The Pace Brothers

The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won't have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, expeditions, environmental and wildlife management. This is a podcast for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors in any form. It's for those who care about safeguarding the planet and wildlife we share this land with.

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Jul 17, 2021 · 38 min
#193 Conservation Roundtable Ep6: Climate change targets, bison management & conservation politics
In the last of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Tree planting problems: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/bad-science-planting-frenzy-misses-the-grasslands-for-the-trees/ Grand canyon bison cull: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/05/07/why-are-45-000-people-signing-up-to-kill-a-threatened-species Politics and metrics: https://trib.com/outdoors/metrics-or-politics-biden-conservation-plan-raises-questions/article_9e718ac6-dd70-51fb-a723-60d589b943de.html Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com
Jul 3, 2021 · 41 min
#192 Conservation Roundtable Ep5: Invasive species, sage grouse & nuclear disaster wildlife recoveries
In the fifth of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: The cost of invasive species: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03405-6 Sage grouse hunting limits: https://www.wyofile.com/after-hunters-kill-874-sage-grouse-hens-wyos-hunt-questioned/ Wildlife rebounds in the face of disaster zones: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/05/07/chernobyl-why-the-nuclear-disaster-was-an-environmental-success Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com
Jun 22, 2021 · 39 min
#191 Conservation Roundtable Ep4: wildlife trade bans, venison markets & the impacts of human altered landscapes
In the fourth of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Wildlife trade bans. The USA look to ban kangaroo leather imports: https://theconversation.com/a-us-ban-on-kangaroo-leather-would-be-an-animal-welfare-disaster-and-a-missed-farming-opportunity-155904 How human-altered landscapes impact wildlife: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1365-2435.13827?campaign=wolacceptedarticle Legalising wild venison markets: https://americanfarmpublications.com/anne-arundel-co-asks-to-legalize-venison-programs/ Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com
Jun 14, 2021 · 55 min
#190 Conservation Roundtable Ep3: Rock climbing conflicts, do fish feel pain & wild horses as ecosystem engineers
In the third of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Do fish feel pain: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/12/there-is-ample-evidence-that-fish-feel-pain Climbing conflicts: https://www.wyofile.com/climbing-conflicts-forest-service-intervenes-in-tensleep-canyon/ Wild horses as ecosystem engineers: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/372/6541/491 Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com
Jun 9, 2021 · 1 hr 40 min
#189 Dr Mark Elbroch: The Cougar Conundrum. Mountain lions, conservation, hunting, conflict
Dr Mark Elbroch is the lead scientists for Panthera's Puma Program. If you want to understand mountain lions this is the show to listen to and he the person to guide you through it. From the evolution to human conflict, this is an important discussion on predator conservation. Mark: https://www.panthera.org/people/mark-elbroch-phd The Cougar Conundrum: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Conundrum-Sharing-Successful-Predator/dp/161091998X www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace
May 25, 2021 · 39 min
#188 Conservation Roundtable Ep2: Wolf management, dam removal & genetic degradation in salmon
In the second of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Wolf management: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/idaho-lawmakers-pass-bill-kill-most-states-wolf-population-2021-04-28/ Dam removal: https://lmtribune.com/northwest/simpson-calls-on-his-challengers-to-provide-alternatives/article_8b12612b-96fd-5660-b79e-0440871bb7fd.html Salmon genetic degradation: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/21/genetic-diversity-in-salmon-has-declined-since-fish-farming-introduced-study Series brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner www.modernhuntsman.com
May 19, 2021 · 42 min
#187 Conservation Roundtable Ep1: Bison culling, species reintroduction & fence management
In the first of six conservation roundtable episodes, Byron is joined by Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Ford Van Fossen, conservation and content manager at First Lite to tackle stories from around the world. Stories this week: Bison culling in Gran Canyon National Park:https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-sign-petition-stop-grand-canyon-bison-hunt-lottery-after-45000-volunteer-1590024 Lay down your fences: https://oilcity.news/community/2020/08/06/photos-wildlife-friendly-fencing-project-underway-in-the-bighorns/ Bison recovery in Europe and wildfires: https://blog.nature.org/science/2017/08/22/remarkable-story-how-bison-returned-europe/ Episode brought to you by www.firstlite.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace
May 5, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
#186 Dr Cathy Mayne: Rewilding ourselves. Scottish deer management to sustainable living
Dr Cathy Mayne is an ecologist based in Scotland. We tackle the prickly topic of rewilding, the implications for how we manage deer and our landscape, and what does sustainable living really mean in a world driven by 'progress' and economic growth. https://mountainenvironmentservices.com/ www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace
Apr 19, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
#185 Jake Willers: From wildlife sanctuary to National Geographic presenter. Conservation / documentary / film making / lions / bears
Jake Willers is a wildlife documentary filmmaker and National Geographic presenter. He transformed his career from working at the family wildlife park in England to presenting wildlife documentaries around the world. From insects to mountain lions and bears, he has an incredible wealth of knowledge. More info: www.jakewillers.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace
Apr 5, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
#184 Simon Parker: An adventurous life of a travel writer. Sustainability / conservation / cycling the world / the education of living
Simon Parker is a journalist, radio and TV presenter, and travel writer, who has lived a restless life forever in search of adventure. Having travelled half the world's countries, he has reported for numerous major news networks, covering everything from the migrant crisis in Greece to the impacts of climate change in Svalbard. We discuss his latest project to tell stories of sustainability and conservation from people who live and embrace that life, in his new series on Amazon, Earth Cycles. More in Simon: https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/ Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Win Tecovas boots: www.tecovas.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com
Mar 23, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
#183 Laura Zerra: Surviving the wilderness. Persistence hunting / vegetarian / knife forging / nature / naked and afraid
Laura Zerra is most well known from the TV show Naked and Afraid, but there is so much more to who she is. From that the art of letter writing, to hand forging knives and leaving her own bloody footprints in the snow, I was enthused and captivated by Laura's stories and life. Dive in with me as we hear about her move from vegetarian to hunter, living with the seasons and grappling with the morality of nature. Laura: Website Instagram Support on Patreon www.byronpace.com Supported by Modern Huntsman
Mar 8, 2021 · 35 min
#182 Dr Steven Rosenzweig: Understanding regenerative agriculture. Conservation / EPIC / climate change / ecosystem health
What is regenerative agriculture and why is it important? We speak to the senior soil scientist at General Mills, Dr Steven Rosenzweig, about the science, the importance of indigenous knowledge, and how this is being applied in modern farming practices. Modern Huntsman article More on Epic Provisions Support the podcast Website: www.byronpace.com
Feb 23, 2021 · 56 min
#181 Adeline Fox: Preserving land, water, dark skies and cultural heritage with the Big Bend Conservation Alliance.
Adeline Fox is the president of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance. Originally established to fight against a proposed gas pipeline cutting across Texas, today they work to protect land, water, dark skies and cultural heritage through grass routes projects. More info: https://www.bigbendconservationalliance.org/ Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com www.byronpace.com Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Contact: podcast@paceproductionsuk.com
Feb 16, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
#180 Jess Johnson: From wolves to the Grand Teton National Park wild goat controversy. Conservation / hunting / America / wild sheep
Jess Johnson, government affairs director at the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, joins me to discuss the recent controversy surrounding mountain goat management in Grand Teton National Park. We hear the nuances of the problem, and get a blow for blow account of her near-death experience. We even find time to talk about wolf reintroductions and the importance of wildlife passes. Supporting the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com Contact: podcast@paceproductionsuk.com
Feb 9, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
#179 Jake Muise: Harvesting wild meat in Hawaii. The Maui Nui story. Conservation / invasive species / venison / food / ecology
Jake Muise is the co-founder of Maui Nui Venison based in Hawaii. He has turned the problem of an invasive species, the axis deer, into a business which not only helps to manage the ecological impact but puts food on the table. From the economics of conservation to the benefits of venison as a protein source, Jake offers an intriguing insight. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Show notes: www.mauinuivenison.com
Feb 2, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
#178 James Glancy: From Royal Marine to documentary film-maker. Conservation / wolves / military / poaching / wildlife
James Glancy is a former British Royal Marine turned documentary film-maker. He has a passion for conservation and storytelling, and currently working on film projects for National Geographic and Discovery Channel. From rewilding lynx in Scotland to filming bull sharks and his time being deployed in Afghanistan, it's a packed show. Support the show: www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Contact: podcast@paceproductionsuk.com www.jamesglancy.com Twitter: @jaglancy Instagram: @jaglancy Facebook: @jamesglancyofficial
Jan 27, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
#177 Tyler Sharp: From wolves in Yellowstone to the black cowboys who help forge the West. Conservation / Modern Huntsman / whales / Cameroon / photography / survival
Editor in Chief of Modern Huntsman, Tyler Sharp, joins me around the table in Montana to talk about the contents of volume 6: the resilience issue. After recounting our experience of watching wolves in Yellowstone, we deep-dive into selected stories and give an insight into the creative process of producing a new volume. Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com Email the show: podcast@paceproductionsuk.com www.byronpace.com
Jan 20, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
#176 Bill Roden: Insights from the outdoors industry. Hunting / fishing / marketing / advertising / writing
Bill Roden is the Chief Marketing Officer for Modern Huntsman. We discuss the outdoors industry, how it interacts with the community and take a view on how this may evolve. We consider the difficulties of integrating people with nature and moments we have achieved pure contentment. To wrap up, Bill discusses great writers, and what we can learn from their processes in storytelling. www.patreon.com/byronpace www.byronpace.com www.modernhuntsman.com
Jan 13, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
#175 Dr Mark Scherz: The importance of species in conservation. Madagascar / herpetology / frogs / evolution / DNA / barcoding
For the first show of 2021 we are joined by herpetologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Mark Scherz. We dive into the reasons why naming species is important for conservation, the idea of taxonomic inflation, the problem with habitat fragmentation, the concept of ecosystem functionality and what the hell we mean by DNA barcoding. That's just for the warm-up. For all the links on Dr Mark Scherz, visit: www.markscherz.com To support the show visit: www.byronpace.com or www.patreon.com/byronpace For more in Modern Huntsman visit: www.modernhuntsman.com
Dec 14, 2020 · 50 min
#174 Women in the Wilderness. The feral horse problem. America / conservation / adventure / documentary
For the final episode of the year, I am joined by a team of three women about to embark on an amazing adventure across the wilderness of North America. Creating a feature documentary along the way, Katherine, Caroline and Louisa will explore the controversies around managing wild horses. Find out more: https://womeninthewildernessfilm.com/ Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/byronpace Podcast partner: www.modernhuntsman.com More info: www.byronpace.com