Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast

About Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of "Wildlife at the Crossroads"! 🌿🎙️ Join hosts Bob Zaiglin, Dean Wiemers, Daniel Tidwell, and Ismael Martinez as they delve into the fascinating world of wildlife management at Southwest Texas College in Uvalde, TX. In this engaging podcast, our hosts discuss the reasons and purpose behind creating this series, providing listeners with an insightful overview of the Wildlife Management Program. Discover the essential topics and strategies that make this program a cornerstone for effective wildlife management. Whether you're a student, professional, or wildlife enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives and knowledge. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes exploring the intricacies of wildlife management and conservation!

Publisher

Southwest Texas College

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2025

Latest episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2026

   SWTX Wildlife at the Crossroads – Episode 6: MLD 101, Turning Deer Data into TPWD

   In this episode of SWTX Wildlife at the Crossroads, the crew sits down again with Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist David Rios to break down the Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Program and what landowners should be doing now that deer season is over. They walk through the two MLD options—Conservation and Harvest—what it really means for a program to be incentive-based and habitat-focused, and how extended seasons, customized harvest recommendations, and extra tags can add value to a ranch and its h...

2. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast: Episode 5

   Episode 5 of Wildlife at the Crossroads kicks off the spring semester with a deep dive into what real-world wildlife management looks like for students at Southwest Texas Junior College’s Wildlife Program. In this episode, hosts visit with longtime partner and senior Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist David Rios and freshman wildlife student and scholarship recipient Wyatt Metcalf. David shares what a district biologist actually does day to day—working with private landowners, writing wildl...

3. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast: Episode 4

   Join us for Episode 4 of the Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast as we take you through the highlights of the Fall 2025 semester! This episode dives into the hands-on experiences such as deer capture, camping, and hunting.

4. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Wildlife at the Crossroads Podcast: Episode 3

   This episode explores a year in South Texas wildlife management, highlighting the practical experiences that mold future conservationists.

5. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Wildlife at the Crossroads: Episode 2

   This episode explores the diverse aspects of wildlife management, including fieldwork, GIS mapping, and predator management, offering insights into the Wildlife Management Program at Southwest Texas College.

6. 

   2 May 2025

   Wildlife at the Crossroads: Episode 1

   Welcome to the first episode of "Wildlife at the Crossroads"! 🌿🎙️ Join hosts Bob Zaiglin, Dean Wiemers, Daniel Tidwell, and Ismael Martinez as they delve into the fascinating world of wildlife management at Southwest Texas College in Uvalde, TX. In this engaging podcast, our hosts discuss the reasons and purpose behind creating this series, providing listeners with an insightful overview of the Wildlife Management Program. Discover the essential topics and strategies that make this program ...

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789,899

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1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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20

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

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