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The Carnivore Connection.. A WOTR Production.Author: allthingswolfandwild
Educating our wildlife community about wolves and other large carnivores about the social, environmental and economic impact they have on our landscapes. Language: en Genres: Education, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Former Montana Senator Jon Tester aide Erik Nylund Talks Wolf, Public land and Advocacy.
Episode 28
Friday, 6 March, 2026
In this episode of Podbean All Things Wolf and Wild Carnivore Connection, we sit down with Erik Nylund, former natural resource advisor to U.S. Senator Jon Tester during the time wolves in the Northern Rockies were removed from the Endangered Species Act. Erik takes us behind the curtain and explains what was happening inside Washington when that decision was made. He shares what factors were being considered, the political pressures surrounding the issue, and why the final decision to delist wolves unfolded the way it did. It’s an honest look at a pivotal moment in modern wolf policy that still shapes wolf management in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming today. Just as important, Erik offers practical insight for those of us working to protect wolves and other wildlife today. He talks about what actually moves the needle in politics, how advocates can be more effective when dealing with lawmakers and agencies, and why staying engaged and informed matters. If you care about wolves and want to understand how policy decisions really get made—and how we can influence them moving forward—this is a conversation you will want to hear.
