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.
Episodes
Our first season is ended but bigger and better things are coming in season two!
Thank you for your support & for making our first season such a success.
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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
Title taken from 'Those of Homeland Dispossessed' by Louis Riel, from the 'Selected Poetry of Louis Riel,' translated by Paul Savoie
The last bison herds and the struggle for recognition and land rights; Steve Gjos talks to Niti about hunting and conservation as a vital part of indigenous history and culture.
Métis Organizations:
Louis Riel Institute
Steve Gjos, Captain of the Hunt of the Métis Nation of Ontario, talks to Niti and Nate about respecting the earth and preserving Métis hunting traditions for future generations.
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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
Niti talks to Brandon Dale from Hunters of Color about creating safe, welcoming spaces for new hunters. Plus, upcoming events where you can learn new skills like archery, all in a supportive (and even luxurious) environment!
Find Brandon on Instagram: @bdale13
Get involved with Hunters of Color! And join Hunters of Color for Introductory Archery Day on June 25! Register here: https://forms.gle/AjSf1K2a8hNVejLs5 o...
Josh Hood of Modoc Bows talks to Niti and Nate about re-indigenizing bowmaking and archery and building a community through traditional knowledge.
Find Josh on Instagram - @modocbows
Email modocbows@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about bow-making or archery from an indigenous perspective.
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Nate gives an overview of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and how its principles affect environmental priorities in the United States and Canada.
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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
Niti and Nate talk to Dr. Lincoln Larson, conservation social scientist and R3 expert, about creating a more diverse coalition of environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Niti: niti@huntingveganspodcast.com
Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
Special bonus episode! Originally recorded in April 2023 at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
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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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
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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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
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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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
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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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mike Sacchetta
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: ht...
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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Nate: nate@huntingveganspodcast.com
Music: Mike Garrigan
Audio: Mik...
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)
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
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 Sacc...
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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