#24 -This week on the Outdoor Renaissance Podcast, we were fortunate to have rangeland ecologist Dr. Courtney Duchardt. Courtney specializes in studying avian species within the grasslands of the United States. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming and is currently working on post-doctoral research. We talk about the surprising effect that cattle and grazing have on bird species in the grassland ecosystems. The results of the findings may shock you. Let's listen to the experts, and take the proper action to help! Show Notes HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Support the show (https ..read more

#14 - Ruben Puebla is a long time and great from of The Outdoor Renaissance crew. He also happens to be an incredible passionate rock climber. Listen in for his stories of traveling to some legendary bouldering spots, talk about the Olympics, and the climbing community at large. Oh, and definitely some inappropriate behavior. Show notes: http://theoutdoorrenaissance.com/14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoorrenaissance/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

#23 - This week on the Outdoor Renaissance Podcast, the dramatic finale of our backpacking trip to Big Basin. Will we make it to the trailhead? Will we get lost in the wilderness? Who knows? Spoiler Alert: we made it back and we are all fine. Tune in to find out what really went down for part 2 of our Big Basin backpacking trip. Show Notes HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

#10 - Join the Outdoor Renaissance Team as they talked with Reform Life founder Ryan Minarik. Ryan is a surfer who, in the last few years, has committed himself to full-time "van life".  Ryan is passionate about inspiring individuals to care for the environment - so much so that he developed an entire line of reusable items from coffee cups, produce bags, and utensils to help us all reduce our impact. But that doesn't even begin to sum up what Ryan has to offer.  He shares his story of how he finally pulled the trigger and went through with full-time van life, and rails off tips on h ..read more

#17 - The crew welcomes accomplished Ultra-runner and obstacle racer Chris Herber. Chris tells us his stories of his marathons, 24-hour races, and Alpine swim obstacles. You'll hear tips for nutrition, training techniques, and most importantly, tips on how to deal with nature's call when your in it for the long haul. Show Notes HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

#09 - The Outdoor Renaissance crew takes a backpacking trip to summit 2 peaks: San Bernardino and San Gorgonio mountains.  You would think for 3 experienced backpackers that they'd no better than to set off on the trek without a map or a navigation device - but that wouldn't make for a very interesting story.  Listen to this week's episode recounting all the dirty details on making it out of the SoCal wilderness alive and safely.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Show notes: http://theoutdoorrenaissance.com/9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoorrenaissanc ..read more

#25 - This week on the O-Ren Podcast, we talk with Ph.D. candidate Jake Hennig about one of the more "niche" issues facing conservation: feral horses. Jake is currently finishing up his doctoral research on feral horses, and their effect on sage grouse, and pronghorns in sagebrush ecosystems. There are some shocking truths, and definitely some opinions based on these truths. This episode is definitely a mind-opener. Show Notes HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

#22 - This week on the Outdoor Renaissance Podcast, enjoy part one of our adventure to Big Basin State Park near Santa Cruz, CA. Let just say, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.... at least for an extra few hours. We chat for a good minute here and were unable to even get the actual backpacking trip.... something to look forward to in part 2. Show Notes HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

#08 - This raggedy crew of hikers talks with badass bow hunter Spencer Kirksey.  Spencer dispels myths about hunters, and talks at length about how this group of outdoor enthusiasts is gravely misunderstood.  Show notes: http://theoutdoorrenaissance.com/8 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theoutdoorrenaissance ..read more

We all have a tendency to forget that there are always multiple sides to any story. This is the story of wolf reintroduction that doesn't forget that fact. Listen to find out how John Murtaugh with Defender's of Wildlife is working to help restore healthy wolf populations, thus healthier ecosystems while taking into account the people that wolf populations can affect negatively. This is the work we need to have, and keep seeing. We are stronger together and this is a perfect example of how we need to get things done in the future. Check out John's Work and other Sources https://peerj.com/art ..read more