Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Episode List

Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?

Mar 16th, 2026 9:00 AM

On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision

Mar 11th, 2026 9:00 AM

This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 456: Colorado Fur, Oklahoma, and the Wrong Way to Mount a Deer

Mar 9th, 2026 9:00 AM

This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 455: Crime, Affordable Housing, and Alphabet Soup

Mar 2nd, 2026 10:00 AM

This week, Cal tackles a proposal to roll back environmental regulations, a poacher who tried to import an endangered sheep from Pakistan, and whether we can solve the housing crisis by selling federal public land. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 454: Houndations - Off-Season Bird Dog Reality Checks

Feb 25th, 2026 10:00 AM

This week Tony explains how we often have a false-read on our dogs, and ourselves as trainers, and how we should try to accept reality to improve both during the off-season. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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