Hunting Vegans

Hunting Vegans, a thoughtful new podcast that examines our complex relationship with the environment.  Vegan yogi Niti Kala and wildlife scientist/lifelong hunter Nate Wehr ask the question: can you  teach a vegan to hunt?  The answer takes them on a journey beyond hunting, encompassing everything from ancient Hindu philosophy to modern piracy, from Namibian game reserves to the rivers of New York City and beyond.  Each week hear diverse perspectives on hunting, conservation, outdoor recreation, and what each of us can do to save the planet. 

https://huntingveganspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 50m. Bisher sind 18 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint wöchentlich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 14 hours 49 minutes

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episode 1: Ep. 1 – The Deep End (how to / nature and wildlife / environmentalism and conservation / education / hunters of color / animals / coyotes)


Meet co-hosts Nate Wehr, Appalachian wildlife scientist and lifelong hunter, and Niti Kala, Hindu vegan and non-hunting New Yorker, as they consider the good, the bad, and the very ugly aspects of Niti’s first encounter with hunting: a coyote contest. 

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 April 17, 2023  49m
 
 

episode 2: Ep. 2 – Where the Red Fern Grows (book review / nature and wildlife / trapping / morals / subsistence diet / animals / dogs / raccoons)


Remember Where the Red Fern Grows? Turns out it wasn't just about cute dogs, it had a lot of hunting in it too. Niti and Nate revisit the classic book by Wilson Rawls and talk about hunting culture and how a novice can engage with the hunting community.

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 April 17, 2023  58m
 
 

episode 3: Ep. 3 – The King of Queens Fishing (sharks / New York City / biodiversity / clean water / party boat / climate change / whales / dolphins)


Niti and Nate chat with Steve Becker, a Queens native and lifelong fisherman, about shark encounters, whale-watching in the heart of New York City, and his unexpected fondness for vegan products.

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 April 19, 2023  56m
 
 

episode 4: Ep. 4 – The Urban Environmentalist  (nature / Riverkeeper / conservation / water pollution / Hudson River / Indian Point / activism / Staten Island / diversity / allyship / animals / fish / birds / raptors)


Niti and Nate dive deep into New York's waterways with Katie Leung of Riverkeeper and learn how to get involved in local conservation efforts - like the annual Riverkeeper Sweep! Katie also offers a personal take on diversity in conservation and making outdoor recreation more accessible (Bonus: Katie tells us about her time at NYC Parks monitoring urban wildlife and Niti discovers the fascinating world of birds)

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 April 21, 2023  55m
 
 

episode 5: Ep. 5 – A Nonviolent History of India (Dr. Michael Fisher / Hinduism / veganism / hunting / environmentalism / conservation / ahimsa / spirituality / morals / education / hunters of color)


Nate and Niti talk with Dr. Michael Fisher, professor emeritus of history at Oberlin College and renowned expert on Indian history, about Hindu ideals of nonviolence, the history of hunting in India, and their past and present influence on India's conservation efforts.

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 April 25, 2023  49m
 
 

episode 6: Ep. 6 – The Shotgun Conservationist (Brant MacDuff / book review / nature / wildlife / taxidermy / history / conservation / education / hunters of color / birds / ethics)


A bonus episode in honor of Brant MacDuff’s new book The Shotgun Conservationist! Niti and Nate sit down with Brant for a wide-ranging discussion on everything from butchering cows to birdwatching and food ethics (and Niti promises to give hiking another chance)

The Shotgun Conservationist is out now!   https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brant-macduff/the-shotgun-conservationist/9781643261034/
Find Brant here: https://www.immortalanimals...


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 April 27, 2023  49m
 
 

episode 7: Ep. 7 – Turkey 101 (nature / wildlife / Long Island / beginners / education / tips / ammunition / hunters of color / outdoor exploration / animals / responsible hunting)


Nate preps Niti for her first ever hunt! And a long tangent about lead ammunition 

Please check out Hunters of Color if you are interested in learning more about hunting: https://www.huntersofcolor.org/

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 May 2, 2023  41m
 
 

episode 8: Ep. 8 - Storytelling and the Language of Science (indigenous voices / traditional knowledge / activism / Latin America / education)


Coimbra Sirica takes a break from her busy travels throughout Latin America to chat with Niti and Nate about the important work she does with indigenous storytellers.

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 May 9, 2023  44m
 
 

episode 9: Ep. 9 - A Nap in the Woods (nature and wildlife / hunting / Hunters of Color / environmentalism / conservation / Riverkeeper / plastic / pollution)


Niti and Nate revisit their epic week, featuring river cleanups, book launch parties, and best of all, thrilling turkey hunting adventures (minus the turkeys).

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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 May 16, 2023  54m
 
 

episode 10: Ep. 10 - Depressing Things with Dr. Drew (Dr. Josh Drew / conservation / traditional knowledge / Fiji / sustainable fishing / coral reefs / piracy)


Niti and Nate voyage to Fiji to learn about biodiversity, coral reefs and traditional fishing practices with Dr. Josh Drew - until their journey takes an unexpected turn into the treacherous world of fish pirates. 

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IG @HuntingVegansPod

Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com

Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta


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 May 23, 2023  46m
 
 
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