Synopsis

Do wolves pose a threat to people? What is “normal” wolf behavior? What happens when wolves set up shop in your neighborhood? Join hosts Alex and Jared as they explore a collection of stories about wolves getting a little too close for comfort, and the difficult choices wildlife managers face when wolves come to town.

Links and references from Wolves in town

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Jared (and co-authors)’s article titled Effectiveness, economics, and safety of drop nets and helicopters with net-gunning for capturing white-tailed deer

Are wolves dangerous to humans?

Life in the Land Big Hole Watershed film, featuring Chet Robertson

In Spite of Ourselves by John Prine

Credits

Working Wild U is a production of Montana State University Extension and Western Landowners Alliance with support from the Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, Western SARE and you, our listeners.

Today’s episode was directed and edited by Zach Altman.

And produced by Matthew Collins, Zach Altman, Alex Few, Jared Beaver, and Abby Nelson.

Hosted by Jared Beaver and Alex Few.

Louis Wertz is our Executive Producer. Music is from Artlist and Blue Dot Sessions.

Special thanks to Grant Cadwallader, Julia Childs, Taylor Bland, Doug Smith, Mike Jimenez, Chet Robertson, and Nick Mott.