Wildlife Wednesday, and July 4th grilling advice

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
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Wildlife ecologist Scott Craven explains how the wet weather of late has been helping and hindering animals during mating season in Wisconsin. Then, grillologists Mad Dog and Merrill fire up the grill for the Fourth of July weekend.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wildlife Wednesday: Impact of so much rain on summer reproduction of many animals

    We delve into the mating and eating habits of a range of animals in Wisconsin with emeritus UW Extension wildlife ecologist Scott Craven. He’ll explain the behavior of nesting turtles, young mammals striking out on their own as well as the spread of CWD among white-tailed deer.

  • Winning burgers and brats for the Fourth of July from two grillologists

    The Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and grillologists Mad Dog and Merrill join us to talk about their favorites for the grill that are also perfect for the patriotic occasion.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Scott Craven Guest
  • Mark "Mad Dog" Mathewson Guest
  • Gary Merrill Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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