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Since 1914, the New Mexico Wildlife Federation has been protecting our state’s wildlife, habitat and public lands for all to enjoy. Now the federation is kicking off a new chapter, launching the Ahi Va Podcast to present information to inform and inspire New Mexicans to conserve our resources for future generations. Stay connected to learn about important issues and ways to take action.

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Ep. 11: Selling Cupcakes For Conservation

A grounded look at coalition-building, compromise, and the work of modernizing wildlife governance.

This episode follows coalition-building in New Mexico wildlife policy, with Jesse Dubelle, Kevin Bixby, and Andre laying out where their groups overlap and where they still part ways. The disagreements never feel like a derailment.

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    Ep. 34: Hole in the Wall Getaway

    Big Addison shares his family's history of moving from Southern California to Columbus, New Mexico, where they established a woodturning business and built a bed and breakfast called Martha's Place.

    ·1h 8m
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    Ep. 42: Pattern Energy and the Intersection of Wind, Wires and Wildlife

    This episode features an interview with Adam Chernia-Clark and Quinton Hayes from Pattern Energy discussing how renewable energy development intersects with wildlife conservation and hunting in New Mexico.

    ·1h 22m
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    Ep. 40: The Trail Less Traveled

    This episode features an interview with Mandela Van Eden, who discusses her transition from guiding global expeditions to working with the National Wildlife Federation to advocate for wildlife conservation through firsthand experiences in wild places.

    ·1h 18m
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    Ep. 26: Wild Harvest Initiative

    This episode features a conversation between conservation champions Randy Newberg and Shane Mahoney about the Wild Harvest Initiative and its impact on hunting, angling, and public lands.

    ·3h 9m
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    Ep. 46: Wildlife Heritage Act

    This episode discusses the Wildlife Heritage Act bill and its discussion at the ACE meeting of National Wildlife Federation executive directors focused on conservation policy.

    ·1h 15m
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    Ep. 55: Conservation Musings with Brandon Butler

    This episode features an interview with conservationist Brandon Butler, discussing his background, mentorship, and how he inspired the creation of the IEVA podcast.

    ·1h 18m
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    Ep. 52: Forest and Farm with Chrissy Streit

    This episode features an interview with Chrissy Streit, founder of Forest and Farm, discussing her background, inspiration for creating the resource, and her relationship with food rooted in her upbringing in Hawaii and life in New Mexico.

    ·1h 20m
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    Ep. 36: Dollars and Sense

    This episode features an interview with Michael Cravens, Advocacy and Conservation Director for the Arizona Wildlife Federation, discussing his background in conservation and his work in wildlife advocacy.

    ·1h 16m
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    Ep. 24: HOWL for Wildlife

    This episode features an interview with John Stallone from Howl for Wildlife, discussing his background in hunting and fishing, his work in the hunting industry, and the upcoming Wildlife Unite event and auction to support grassroots wildlife conservation.

    ·1h 18m
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    Ep. 51: Andy McLaughlin - A Life Lived Outside

    This episode features an interview with Andy McLaughlin, discussing his remote lifestyle in Alaska, shared hunting experiences, and connection to nature through activities like wild game cooking and conservation.

    ·1h 14m
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    Ep. 29: Impact Outdoors With Matthew Monjaras

    This episode features a discussion about the New Mexico Wildlife Federation's recognition as affiliate of the year by the National Wildlife Federation, including team activities in Lake Tahoe and the NICALC program for Native youth.

    ·1h 16m
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    Ep. 41: Behind the Scenes at NMWF

    This episode features an interview with board members of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation discussing the organization's non-profit advocacy work and an upcoming leadership transition.

    ·1h 8m
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    Ep. 50: NM State Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil

    This episode features an interview with New Mexico State Representative Dayan Hochman-Vigil, discussing her background, public service motivation, and the state's unique volunteer legislature system, with co-host Judy Kalman from Audubon Southwest.

    ·32m
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    Ep. 49: Funding Equitable Access to the Outdoors

    This episode discusses New Mexico's pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund, which aims to increase equitable access to outdoor recreation for all residents while creating jobs and engaging youth.

    ·1h 6m
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    Ep. 37: Work With Everybody and Never Give Up

    This episode features a conversation with conservation mentor Kent Salazar, highlighted by a tribute from Senator Martin Heinrich about his work protecting New Mexico's public lands like the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

    ·1h 7m
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    Ep. 47: The State of Public Lands

    This episode features an interview with Dave Wilms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands for the National Wildlife Federation, discussing his background in natural resource law and policy.

    ·1h 6m
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    Ep. 35: Elk Bros

    This episode features an interview with Joe Giglia, founder of Elk Bros, discussing his 30-year experience as an elk hunting guide and his program to help hunters improve their skills through training and mentorship.

    ·1h 2m
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    Ep. 31: Students of the Elk Woods Pt. 2

    This episode continues the discussion of an epic backcountry elk hunt in New Mexico, focusing on the hunt itself and the pursuit of a bull elk known as Neander Bull.

    ·1h 35m
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    Ep. 45: Zulu Archery & Outdoors

    This episode features Chris Myers, owner of Zulu Archery and Outdoors, discussing his business, guided hunts in New Mexico, and how he sponsors shooters while sharing his journey from Texas to military service.

    ·1h 14m
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    Ep. 44: Halt the Heist - The Fight of Our Lives

    This episode discusses a lawsuit filed by the Utah State Attorney General in the Supreme Court that threatens federally managed public lands, featuring an interview with Aaron Kindle from the National Wildlife Federation to clarify misinformation about the issue.

    ·45m
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    Ep. 20: Nature Niños

    This episode discusses the Nature Ninos program's Fall Fiesta event in Albuquerque, highlighting various educational stations like wild game processing, herpetology displays, and indigenous crafts for youth engagement.

    ·1h 8m
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    Ep. 19: Festival of the Cranes

    This episode features Alan Hamilton discussing his conservation work with sandhill cranes, including his roles at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and Rio Grande Return, focusing on habitat restoration and wetland conservation.

    ·1h
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    Ep. 30: Students of the Elk Woods Pt. 1

    Host Jesse interviews Jeremy Romero from the National Wildlife Federation about their recent epic elk hunting experience in New Mexico, discussing preparations, lessons learned, and the hunt itself.

    ·1h 19m
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    Ep. 18: Emphasizing the "FIT" in Out"FIT"ting with Ryan Gentry and Cole Johnson

    This episode features an interview with Ryan Gentry and Cole Johnson, two New Mexico hunters who recently started an outfitting business, discussing their backgrounds and motivations.

    ·1h 23m
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    Ep. 17: "Undeterred", an interview with Gabriel Vasquez

    This episode features an interview with Gabriel Vasquez about his work with the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project in New Mexico, discussing environmental challenges like wildfires and monsoons alongside local agricultural traditions.

    ·1h 2m
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    Ep. 54: A Shooting Range for Everyone

    Host Jesse Dubelle interviews Matthew Fuentes-Tanuz, a Marine veteran and co-owner of Legacy Ranch, about his military background and their partnership with the New Mexico Wildlife Federation to create accessible outdoor shooting facilities.

    ·1h 21m
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    Ep. 28: A BIG Win for People and Wildlife

    The host welcomes John Graham to discuss wildlife conservation efforts, public lands access, and the work of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers in New Mexico.

    ·1h 10m
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    Ep. 13: The Reel Life

    This episode features experienced fly fishermen discussing a recent New Mexico stream access ruling and sharing insights about fly fishing in the region.

    ·1h 16m
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    Ep. 14: Happy Birthday Gila!

    This episode features a conversation with three wildlife and public lands advocates, starting with Leah Barnett discussing her work with Wild Earth Guardians and her lifelong connection to New Mexico's public and Pueblo lands.

    ·1h 16m
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    Ep. 58: Andy Films and Hikes

    Host Jesse Dubelle interviews Andy Neal, a content creator who has gone viral on social media for his work focused on public lands, discussing his connection to these areas and how he turned his passion into a career.

    ·1h 3m
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    Ep. 57: NOT FOR SALE: A Conversation on Conservation with Senator Heinrich

    This episode features a conversation with U.S.

    ·1h 9m
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    Ep. 48: SB5 - The Wildlife Heritage Ac

    This episode of the IEVA podcast features host Jesse Dubelle and guest Matthew Monjaras discussing Senate Bill 5, the Wildlife Heritage Act, with insights into conservation perspectives and organizational backgrounds.

    ·1h 32m
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    EP. 43: Seek Outside - "Built For Life"

    This episode features an interview with Kevin Tim, owner of Seek Outside, discussing the origins of his company and its focus on creating high-quality, lightweight backpacking gear for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters.

    ·1h 23m
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    Ep. 21: A Lovely Tongue Sandwich

    This episode features an interview with Hank Shaw, a former chef and journalist who writes cookbooks and runs the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook website, discussing wild food recipes and his journey into hunting as an adult.

    ·1h 14m
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    Ep. 16: A Raw Conversation with "Hoodneck"

    This episode features an interview with Chris Allen, founder of the nonprofit Hoodneck, which bridges urban and rural stereotypes through outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.

    ·1h 9m
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    Ep. 12: State Capitols Need More Camo

    This episode features a discussion about the Camel at the Capitol event in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with guests Aaron Kendall and Tracy Ross exploring the intersection of wildlife and state government.

    ·1h 10m
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    Ep. 39: Gila Wilderness Centennial

    This episode celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, the world's first designated wilderness area, discussing its history, the Wilderness Act of 1964, and the five defining characteristics of wilderness areas.

    ·1h 4m
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    Ep. 15: Fishing for Dinosaurs

    This episode features an interview with Silvana, a program manager for the Multi-State Conservation Grant Program, discussing conservation efforts and grant funding at a hunting and shooting sports symposium.

    ·54m
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    Ep. 38: SHIRAS

    Host Jesse Dubelle introduces Brandon Butler from Driftwood Outdoors, explaining how Butler inspired and helped launch the IEVA podcast through their shared conservation work and a Barbary sheep hunting trip.

    ·1h 19m
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    Ep. 56: Keeping NM Wild

    This episode features an interview with Mark Allison, executive director of NM Wild, discussing wilderness conservation in New Mexico alongside announcements about upcoming outdoor events.

    ·1h 6m
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    Ep. 25: Reflections With Ronnie DeMasters

    This episode features an interview with Ronnie DeMasters, a longtime New Mexico outfitter and conservationist, discussing his experiences with hunting, fishing, and wildlife management in the state.

    ·1h 32m
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    Ep. 23: New Mexico Stream Access Victory

    This episode celebrates a Supreme Court decision upholding public access to rivers and streams in New Mexico despite landowner claims to privatize waterways.

    ·13m
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    Ep. 22: Divine Huntervention with Arlando Chiles

    A poetic call to action for creating more inclusion in the outdoors, framed as a heroic mission to inspire resilience and truth.

    ·1h 19m
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    Ep. 53: NM Desert Bighorn Sheep

    This episode features host Jesse Dubelle interviewing hunters TJ Montoya and Garrett Hayes about their recent desert bighorn sheep hunting trip in New Mexico, focusing on TJ's background and introduction to hunting.

    ·1h 31m
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    Ep. 33: Save The Marsh

    This episode recaps a Wildlife Wednesday event on waterfowl and features interviews with passionate hunters and conservation stewards from New Mexico.

    ·1h 16m
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    Ep. 32: Gearing up for Success

    This episode of the Ahiva Podcast features host Jesse Dubelle discussing elk hunting in New Mexico with two guests who are new to the sport, tying it to Thanksgiving traditions and their personal connection through home building.

    ·1h 38m
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    Ep. 10: Decommissioned

    This episode features an interview with two former New Mexico State Game Commission members, discussing wildlife conservation, hunting, and outdoor recreation, with the host sharing personal backstory on how he connected with guests through real estate.

    ·1h 22m·5 clips
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    Ep. 11: Selling Cupcakes For Conservation

    Host Jesse Dubelle interviews Kevin Bixby of Wildlife for All and Andre Miller of Western Resource Advocates about conservation funding challenges in New Mexico.

    ·1h 5m·5 clips
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    Ep. 27: Guided By Science

    This episode features introductions from Jesse Dubelle, Ray Trejo, and Dr.

    ·1h 21m
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    Ep. 9: "Son of the South" vs. "Sun of the Southwest"

    The episode features Josh Carney, a board member from Nashville, discussing a recent fundraising event with archery and dunking activities, where he earned the nickname 'Sandbagger' for his shooting skills, all in a light-hearted interview setting.

    ·1h 14m·5 clips
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    Ep. 8: From Bumblebees to Bison

    Dec 1, 2021·1h 1m
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    Ep. 7: National Monuments with Marietta Eaton

    Nov 1, 2021·1h 11m
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    Ep. 6: Gunfight, with author Ryan Busse

    Oct 1, 2021·1h 14m
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    Ep. 5: Wildlife Refuges with The Wilderness Society

    Sep 1, 2021·1h 18m
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    Ep. 4: Power of Partnerships

    Aug 1, 2021·1h 40m
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    Ep. 3: The Godfather of Conservation: Shane Mahoney

    May 12, 2021·1h 15m
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    Ep. 1: Montezuma Memories Part I

    Apr 26, 2021·1h 28m
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    Ep. 2: Montezuma Memories Part II

    Apr 26, 2021·1h 46m