Scott Craven helps us understand a lot of news coming out of the Wisconsin DNR. Then two Operation Fresh Start officials explain what the organization’s Conservation Academy is training young people to do.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin DNR and wildlife management in the news
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a new secretary, a successfully completed elk hunt, and lots of money to distribute for game bird habitat management. UW Extension wildlife ecologist Scott Craven joins us to talk about all the DNR-related news.
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Operation Fresh Start trains young people for careers in conservation
There are young people literally getting their hands dirty throughout Dane County earning work experience and certifications. They are crew members with Operation Fresh Start’s Conservation Academy. Academy co-founder Cory Rich and crew supervisor Jake Norman join us.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Scott Craven Guest
- Cory Rich Guest
- Jake Norman Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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