Oregon Has Found a New (and Clever) Way to Fund Wildlife Conservation Oregon lawmakers passed a new law that raises the hospitality tax and directs that revenue to fish and wildlife conservation.

Oregon is raising taxes for wildlife and conservation! This is a real cool idea!

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New episode is LIVE! We’re back with trail stories, big laughs, and outdoor chaos you won’t want to miss. Lace up, press play, and hit the adventure with us.

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Killer whales find an ‘unlikely friend’ in dolphins Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.

Documented cases show killer whales collaborating with dolphins to locate and pursue prey—an impressive example of interspecies cooperative foraging. WOW!

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Holy Moly!! Thank you listeners for helping us reach this most awesome milestone! Just over a year and 5,000 downloads! Lets keep going yall!

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A few more pics from ol B-Rads camera on the trail!!

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We are sorry, Paddy stated we posted a pic of ol' Brad in the chair tree at casa de Birch! He was wrong, we didnt post it. But in all its glory, here is Brad enjoying tree life!

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Ep. 56 - From Stream to Field: Dinnes McGill on the Future of Hunting and Fishing

We sit down with Dinnes McGill to talk about his lifelong passion for hunting and fishing, his worries for the future of the outdoors, and the importance of passing that love on to the next generation!

#hunting #fishing #angler #outdoors #conservation #bustedpretty

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Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw.

It's official yall! CHUNK is the brown bear taking top honors for this year's fat bear week!

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Fat Bear Week 2025 Fat Bear Week 2025

Oh snap y'all! It's Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park! Follow the link below to vote for the bear you think is the fattest of them all!!!

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Ep. 50 - Season 5 Finale!

Come and get it all! Our Season 5 recap episode and 50th episode is now ready for your listening pleasure!

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Ep. 48 - Quirky Truths & Twisted Lies with Paddy

The guys hold yet another game night down in the studio! Paddy takes the wheel and gets us going with 2 Truths and a Lie! Nature edition! Come join in and see if you can spot the lie!

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#wetlands #sharks

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Ep. 47 - The Bird is the Word w/ Indiana Audubon Society's Whitney Yoerger!

This week we have the opportunity to chat with Whitney Yoerger from @indianaaudubon.bsky.social about birding, conservation, & connecting people with nature. Listen now! #Birding #podcast #conservation #birds #nature #bustedpretty #wetlands #outdoors #indiana

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Ep. 46 - International Backpacking w/ Bradley Grear Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

This week we sit down with our fellow podmate, Mr. Brad Grear! From Hong Kong to Machu Picchu, we have some info for you all!

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The Nature Conservancy in Indiana Our mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, and we're working in Indiana to do just that.

A big thank you to The Nature Conservancy of Indiana for spotlighting our episode with Trevor Edmonson on their website! Check them out below!!

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Ep. 44 - Wilderness Trivia: Can You Survive? Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

Man, we are late with this episode, but here it is for your listening pleasure!!

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Don't miss the new episode of the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees episode tomorrow morning! We welcome Trevor Edmonson on the pod and we talk all there is about conservation, land management and wildlife rehabilitation! Don't miss it!

#podcast #wildlife #conservation #bustedpretty #kankakeesands

Scientists identify culprit behind biggest ever U.S. honey bee die-off USDA research points to viruses spread by pesticide-resistant mites, indicating a worrying trend

Last winter was absolutely terrible for our commercial bee populations. 62% GONE! To learn more, check out the article below and listen to the #newspanther talk all about it!

#science #bustedpretty #biology #podcast #savethebees #apiary #nature #outdoors

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Drone Captures First Footage of Killer Whales Using Tools The orcas use tools in a way previously believed to be exclusive to primates like humans.

Holy Orca Whale! These dudes and dudettes are using tools.... for real! Check out this article, then make sure you listen to our latest episode where we talk all about it!

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Drivers arrested, luxury vehicles impounded after drag races at national park The arrestees were linked to a high-end rally known to pass through scenic parks.

Hey people, we cant believe we have to say this, but maybe a National Park is not the place to race your fancy dancy, who gives a shit cars!

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Ep. 39 - The Birdman Cometh....Againeth! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

The Birdman Chad is back with us to follow up on the spring migration, the theory of the sitspot, and tons more! Join us for another great conversation!

#birds #birding #bustedpretty #nature #wildlife #outdoors #migration #Birdman #podcast #podcasts

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Green Heron on the hunt

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Rare Ghost Orchid Moves Closer To Endangered Species Status Big Cypress National Preserve's rare ghost orchids are one step closer to being saved.

Holy smokes! The ghost orchid is amazing and for sure Florida's most beautiful flower! Thank goodness for conservation, because we want to see one!

#flora #flowers #conservation #nature #Florida #bustedpretty #ghostorchid #newspanther #outdoors

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Interior Designates Five New National Recreation Trails  | U.S. Department of the Interior In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 7, the Department of the Interior today announced the designation of five new National Recreation Trails in six states, adding 38...

Considering all of the terrible things this administration is doing to our public lands, we think this is a small victory!

#publiclands #nature #nationalparks #nationaltrails #outdoors #hiking #backpacking #canoe #kayak #bustedpretty #newspanther #podcast

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Marsh Wren.

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This isn't the normal Cardinal pose I am used to seeing!

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Dragonfly looking good!

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Ep. 38 - We Talkin Electronics... on the Trail! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

You going hiking?! You taking elclectronics with ya?! Well come take a listen, you may learn a little something!

#backpacking #hiking #outdoors #bustedpretty #Garmin #hikinggear #backpackinggear #nature #electronics #newspanther #science

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Willow Flycatcher

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Baltimore Oriole found the honey hole of wild berries!

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Spotted sandpiper. It was chirping like crazy!

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