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Daryl And Stephanne
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Wildlife for You
Pouncin' Painters
Stephanne and Daryl help clear up some of Old Man Johnson's tales regarding "painters" screamin' down in the holler. Not only do they talk about where cougars are found in North America, but they explain why that deer up in that thar tree, likely wasn't put there by a cougar.
2026-02-26
51 min
Wildlife for You
The Big Bad Wolf
Old Man Johnson makes his first appearance and lets us know how he really feels about the return of the Gray wolf to the lower 48. Stephanne and Daryl unpack his comments to set the record straight on a few things that are often misquoted and misunderstood about Gray wolves.
2026-02-17
48 min
Wildlife for You
A Chapped Ass Rant
Stephanne and Daryl lay the final groundwork of why Old Man Johnson can't be trusted. Besides humans being incapable of predicting all intended outcomes in nature, many folks have a hrad time understanding "science." The final stage is set before we dive into some legends, lore, and misunderstandings.
2026-02-03
39 min
Wildlife for You
Winter Feeding of Wildlife
Yes, we know that deer looks hungry... but should you feed it? Daryl and Stephanne delve into the good and bad of feeding wildlife. Even some of those unintended consequences that you may not think about.
2026-01-20
39 min
Wildlife for You
WFY Reboot and Bear Hibernation
In this episode of the Wildlife for You podcast, hosts Daryl Ratajczak and Stephanne Payne discuss the reboot of their podcast after a four-year hiatus. They emphasize the importance of addressing misinformation in wildlife. The conversation delves into the science of hibernation, the differences between true hibernation and torpor, and the common myths surrounding bear behavior. The hosts aim to educate listeners and debunk falsehoods while fostering a love for wildlife and conservation.fiyr86am
2026-01-08
29 min
Wildlife for You
Cry of the Red Wolf
Did you know that red wolves were once one of the dominant Apex predators in the southeast? Sadly, the species is now hanging by a thread along the coast of North Carolina.
2023-09-21
57 min
Wildlife for You
Wildlife Careers
If you’re wanting to drive fast expensive cars and travel the world, run away. If you don’t mind being broke but extremely happy… boy, do we have a career for you!
2023-09-09
57 min
Wildlife for You
Bear Solutions, Not Problems
Talking about bears in the news. We need to focus on solutions rather than problems,
2023-08-10
57 min
Wildlife for You
SWAPping in New Mexico
Meg and Daryl talk to some aspiring young wildlife biology students who recently took part in the SWAP program. Don’t know what the SWAP program is? Well, listen to the podcast and find out. These promising young students are the future stewards of our precious wildlife resources.
2023-07-27
1h 04
Wildlife for You
Hogs Gone Wild! His name is Al!
Al... a big ol' Russian boar in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park spurs a discussion on not only pigs in the Park, but pigs in America.
2023-06-29
1h 06
Wildlife for You
Offending the Grandpappy's - Debunking Urban Legends
The hardest lesson I learned was finding out my dad didn't really know everything there was to know about wildlife. In fact, he got a whole lot wrong! Daryl and Meg discuss some of those things they heard as kids and explain the truth about what is really going on.
2023-06-01
1h 05
Wildlife for You
Smoky Mountain Hiking Tips
Lots of people head to the Smoky Mountains and some of them actually get out of their car and hit the trails. If you want to be one of those people, listen to Meg who is a seasoned hiker in GSMNP.
2023-05-10
1h 12
Wildlife for You
Bear Basics
Meg comes prepared to grill Daryl with a whole list of bear questions... and a turkey question to boot!
2023-04-20
1h 16
Wildlife for You
Cool Critters of GSMNP
Last episode Daryl and Meg introduced you to the wonderful world of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This episode, they dive into a discussion about some of the amazing wildlife you will find there, and even some of the wildlife you won't.
2023-04-06
1h 14
Wildlife for You
Smokies and the Bears
"Wildlife for You" launches a new platform to help teach people about the amazing outdoors. We begin with where it all started for our long-time host, Daryl... at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He is joined by his good friend and all-around southern spirit, Meg Pelley, a volunteer at the National Park. They discuss not only the Park and tidbits about bears but also why the Park is so special to them.
2023-03-16
1h 16
Wildlife for You
Mountain Ghosts...and goats to boot!
Daryl and Steph discuss a couple of high mountain adventures with ghosts and goats.
2022-04-04
47 min
Wildlife for You
Let’s Go Buffalo!
Noooo... we are not talking about Cape buffalo, were not even talking about the Buffalo Bills (sadly), we are talking about the American bison.
2022-03-28
1h 00
Wildlife for You
Hog Wild!
Wild pigs, feral hogs, Russian boars... Whatever you wanna call them... they’re awful for our ecosystem.
2022-03-11
44 min
Wildlife for You
Big Ash Cats
From totally misguided news reporters to big “ash” cats. We cover those honking big predators. Heck we even talk about Hank the Tank.
2022-02-25
54 min
Wildlife for You
Sandhill Cranes
Stephanne and Daryl take you into a deep dive on Sandhill cranes. They are beautiful and wonderful birds in more ways than one.
2022-01-30
44 min
Wildlife for You
Welcome back, Bandit the mouth breather, and who owns wildlife.
We’re back, although a little rusty for 2022. We get things kicked off until Stephanne’s dog decides to take center stage but needless to say... we’re glad to be back!
2022-01-14
45 min
Wildlife for You
Human Country - “Bears Keep Out!”
Everyone knows that there’s bear country but few people know about “human country.” If you truly love bears it’s best to teach them to keep out of human country.
2021-11-26
45 min
Wildlife for You
Saving Bear 399
Grizzly 399... she’s popular, she’s beautiful, and she is a handful. Find out what it takes, and doesn’t take, to keep 399 alive and thriving.
2021-11-19
53 min
Wildlife for You
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 3
Find out how climate change is really messing us up.
2021-11-05
51 min
Wildlife for You
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 2
In this episode Daryl and Stephanne talk about some human activities that truly are reshaping the world… and not for the better!
2021-10-29
46 min
Wildlife for You
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 1
Stephanne and Daryl take a deep dive into what is by far the most impactful species on earth and no, it is not coyotes.
2021-10-22
57 min
Wildlife for You
Wildlife Rehabilitation... an in-depth discussion.
Fresh from her recent trip to Disney World Stephanne grills Daryl on the good and bad of wildlife rehabilitation.
2021-10-15
55 min
Wildlife for You
Badgers? We don’t need no stinking badgers!
All you need to know about American and Honey... badgers that is!
2021-10-07
41 min
Wildlife for You
Do Black Bears Hibernate?
There is a lot of misinformation out there about black bear hibernation. Yes, they hibernate they just do it a little bit differently… Yes, even in the Smokies!
2021-10-01
39 min
Wildlife for You
Does wildlife suffer from PTSD?
Do animals react to traumatic events the same way as humans? The science is still emerging but the questions are intriguing?
2021-09-24
46 min
Wildlife for You
Do wildlife suffer from PTSD?
Find out if animals react to traumatic events the same way humans do. The science is still emerging but the questions are intriguing
2021-09-24
46 min
Wildlife for You
Naked and Absurd!
When does educational television become uneducational? When they flat out lie for ratings!
2021-09-17
45 min
Wildlife for You
Attack Turtle!
What’s the difference between a turtle, a tortoise, and a terrapin? If you don’t know, find out here!
2021-09-10
39 min
Wildlife for You
The Stinkiest episode yet!
You guessed it… We’re talking about skunks. Anyway, we hope none of our episodes are really that stinky.
2021-09-03
43 min
Wildlife for You
Possums ‘n Ticks... I don’t think so!
Everyone knows that wild possums eat loads of ticks correct? Think again! This podcast teaches you to be mindful of “laboratory” studies.
2021-08-27
41 min
Wildlife for You
It’s OWLimentary my dear!
Everything you ever wanted to know about owls and even some things you didn’t want to know.
2021-08-20
43 min
Wildlife for You
Conservationist or Preservationist... What are you?
We take a deep dive into what these two terms mean and why they sometimes inspire deep-seated reactions.
2021-08-13
48 min
Wildlife for You
Wolverines... mean, stinky, and antisocial!
Red dawn and the X-Men don’t have anything on real life wolverines. Not only are they one of Stephanne‘s favorite creatures but they’re pretty darn cool to boot.
2021-08-06
47 min
Wildlife for You
Playing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Reminiscent of our time spent with some amazing wildlife students in the GYE
2021-08-04
37 min
Wildlife for You
Wildlife Movement
Animals move around for various reasons. Just because they’re there may not mean they’re really there. Find out what we mean because it can be confusing.
2021-07-16
40 min
Wildlife for You
Bear Brigades and issues with roadside grizzlies
Take a dive into the science regarding the impact of roads on grizzlies and grizzly behavior. It’s not always what do you think it is or what you heard.
2021-07-09
47 min
Wildlife for You
Slithery Snakes -Part II
Learn about the slithery heat seeking, air tasting, comedic actors we all know and love as… snakes.
2021-07-02
31 min
Wildlife for You
Slithery Snakes - Part I
Snakes freak people out but it’s mostly due to fear of the unknown. We try to break down some of those misunderstood concepts.
2021-06-25
40 min
Wildlife for You
The Moose is Loose
Meet the mighty mighty moose, the largest member of the deer family.
2021-06-18
29 min
Wildlife for You
Backyard Birds are Awesome... Literally!
There is so much to enjoy about a yard full of birds. Find out what you should do to make your backyard bird paradise.
2021-06-11
57 min
Wildlife for You
When Wildlife Info Hurts
It’s getting harder and harder to discern good information from bad information. Keep in mind, bad wildlife information can not only hurt wildlife, it can hurt you.
2021-06-05
29 min
Wildlife for You
A Fat Finger Apology
Don’t listen to Steph it was all her fault!
2021-05-28
04 min
Wildlife for You
Synanthropes... those human lovin’ critters!
Believe it or not humans are actually good for some species of wildlife. Well let’s just say they have learned to live with us.
2021-05-28
34 min
Wildlife for You
Anthropause... the big human timeout.
The global pandemic affected nearly all human life, this undoubtedly has had widespread impacts to wildlife. It’s pretty mind-boggling to even think about the potential impacts.
2021-05-21
38 min
Wildlife for You
What’s Killing Our Bears?!?
When a bear gets killed unintentionally people get mad. If only we could teach people the right thing to get mad at maybe we can make a difference!
2021-05-13
44 min
Wildlife for You
Animal Emotions... can our furry friends be happy or sad?
Can animals have emotions? It’s fun to think about but boy is it hard to explain!
2021-05-07
37 min
Wildlife for You
Bear Attack Reminder
Whenever a bear attack occurs it’s best if we take a step back and breathe. It is best to better understand the situation before making knee-jerk reactions.
2021-05-02
05 min
Wildlife for You
Predator Calls... A Couple Cats Goin’ At It!
We all know that those predators are out there but we may not know what they all sound like. You’d be surprised!
2021-05-01
50 min
Wildlife for You
Rappin’ with the Raptors
Many of us know our birds of prey by sight but how many of you know what they sound like? Listen and learn the vocalizations of our favorite raptor friends.
2021-04-16
49 min
Wildlife for You
Frogarific Frogorama!
What better way is there to impress the ladies than to know your frog calls! Heck you can even impress the guys to if you like! They are simple and easy to learn, all you have to do is listen.
2021-04-09
51 min
Wildlife for You
The Meal - Predator Feeding Strategies
Predators not only have distinct ways of taking down animals, they also have distinct ways of eating it. Find out how biologist use these clues to determine who’s been feeding.
2021-04-02
52 min
Wildlife for You
Seaspiracy... hook, line, and sinker?
Some nature documentaries are designed for shock value. They are great for identifying an issue but just make sure you strap on your critical thinking skills ahead of time.
2021-03-28
1h 06
Wildlife for You
The Take Down - Predator Attack Strategies
Different predators apprehend their quarry in different ways. Wildlife biologists can then use this information to determine what predator was responsible for the kill when discovering a carcass.
2021-03-26
44 min
Wildlife for You
The Kinda Big but Not So Bad Wolf
Why do wolves strike fear into the hearts of so many? They’re pretty amazing animals and to learn about them is to love them. Well, at least it should be.
2021-03-19
46 min
Wildlife for You
Ghost Cat Photos Explained
Why do people see cougars even in photos of... well, NOT cougars? Misinterpretations are actually easy to explain.
2021-03-12
52 min
Wildlife for You
Winging it!
Often times we try too hard to teach people about Mother Nature, sometimes we need to let her teach us. She’s pretty smart ya’ know.
2021-03-05
41 min
Wildlife for You
Chronic Wasting Disease
Not everything about wildlife is peaches and cream. Sometimes bad things happen in Nature and we just have to let them run its course.
2021-02-26
48 min
Wildlife for You
The Masked Bandit Rides Again!
We’ll take a deep dive into the world of raccoons and discover how truly smart they are... much smarter than cats!
2021-02-19
33 min
Wildlife for You
Animal Intelligence - why dogs are so much smarter than cats!
It is often said some animals are smarter than others, now if only we knew what the heck that even means.
2021-02-12
46 min
Wildlife for You
What did the Fox Say?
We promise we will not bring that up as we discuss the wonderful world of foxes.
2021-02-05
30 min
Wildlife for You
It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane... Nope, just a Buzzard
Vultures, often called buzzards in North America, are some pretty cool and interesting birds. Listen and find out why!
2021-01-28
34 min
Wildlife for You
Student Wildlands Adventure Program
Learn all there is to know about the SWAP program and why it is such an amazing non-profit.
2021-01-26
38 min
Wildlife for You
Them Pesky Squirrels!
Many people have issues with what they call nuisance wildlife. Animals are often being animals, they probably think humans are the biggest nuisance species of them all.
2021-01-22
37 min
Wildlife for You
The Nose, the Glorious Nose... bear nose that is.
Bears have an insanely powerful sense of smell. Understanding how strong it truly is, is often the key to understanding what makes them tick.
2021-01-17
31 min
Wildlife for You
Playing Possum
The good ol’ Virginia opossum... there’s much to them than just roadkill. We need these guys!
2021-01-13
33 min
Wildlife for You
Don’t be a Bird Brain... Take care of your Backyard Birds
Feeding birds is a commitment and responsibility... a responsibility to the birds. Find out how to keep your feathered friends healthy.
2021-01-10
42 min
Wildlife for You
Brown Bears - the Danger Factor
Everyone is enamored with brown bears, also known as grizzlies. Though they may seem dangerous and scary, it may not always be their fault.
2021-01-08
37 min
Wildlife for You
Urban Legends from Old Man Johnson
We take an in depth look at some of the most famous wildlife-related urban legends. Sorry grandpa but you may not like this one.
2021-01-04
1h 02
Wildlife for You
Cryptozoology - the Big Three: Nessie, Yetis, and Bigfoot.
We dive into the world of cryptozoology. We discuss the science of the science.
2020-12-30
34 min
Wildlife for You
Eagles - the Golden and Bald monarchs of the sky.
This episode takes a deep dive into North America’s two well-known eagles species, the Golden and the Bald. It is everything you wanted to know, and even some things you didn’t want to know about these majestic birds.
2020-12-27
25 min
Wildlife for You
Loving Wildlife to Death
It’s great to love wildlife, in fact we encourage it. Just make sure you know the right way to do it and that you don’t “love wildlife to death.”
2020-12-24
32 min
Wildlife for You
Who’s battier now? The basics about bats!
Bats in North America are an extremely important species. We need to do all we can to educate ourselves on and to help maintain these precious insect eaters.
2020-12-21
36 min
Wildlife for You
Why did that bear have to be put down?
The “why” questions are often the toughest to answer but we do our best to explain those trickier situations. They are not always easy decisions.
2020-12-18
39 min
Wildlife for You
Oh Dear... the deer of North America.
In this episode we discuss the two primary deer species in North America, whitetails and blacktails, otherwise known as mule deer. We save elk, moose, and Caribou for another time.
2020-12-12
36 min
Wildlife for You
Bergmann’s Rule and other sciencey things.
This episode helps explain why some animals are big and some animals are lanky.
2020-12-11
19 min
Wildlife for You
Winter Wonderland... Surviving the snow and bitter cold.
Animals have developed some fascinating survival techniques that help carry them through the winter. Find out with some critters do to survive the snow.
2020-12-07
49 min
Wildlife for You
Woodchucks and other rats…Yes I lost!
We take an in-depth look at woodchucks and other members of the rodent family. Yes, some can be classified as cute!
2020-12-02
31 min
Wildlife for You
Good -vs- Bad Wildlife
What makes some wildlife good and others bad? It’s not on them, it’s on us.
2020-12-02
31 min
Wildlife for You
Wiley Coyote... Super Genius
Coyotes love-hate relationship with people is often misunderstood so we take a somewhat in-depth look at the biology and behavior of these wonderful predators.
2020-11-23
35 min
Wildlife for You
Zoonoses: Be careful around those cute critters!
We take a quick peek into those wildlife diseases that can sometimes be transmitted to humans. It’s rare but you do have to be careful.
2020-11-20
44 min
Wildlife for You
The Outlaw Series: Wildlife Profiteering
Watch out! There are a lot of unscrupulous folks out there, or as Stephanne puts it ass-clowns, who care more about the money than the wildlife. Do your homework before supporting them!
2020-11-16
33 min
Wildlife for You
The Outlaw Series: Poaching
Wildlife poaching is a huge issue, not just in those far away places but right here in North America.
2020-11-09
40 min
Wildlife for You
Keystone Capers
Keystone species and the intricate role they play in ecosystems. We were in rare form tonight!
2020-11-05
29 min
Wildlife for You
It’s not the SIZE that matters... it’s the WORDS!!!
Wildlife biologists need to choose their words wisely when talking to the public. It’s one of the only tools we have to influence people.
2020-10-27
30 min
Wildlife for You
Even those weird looking offspring can be cool!
Genetic adaptations may be weird at first but they may give some animals a leg up. That could be a good thing!
2020-10-21
32 min
Wildlife for You
The crazy cougar from Utah... explained.
The viral video of the cougar defending her cubs is broken down to explain what was really going on.
2020-10-15
42 min
Wildlife for You
Ecological Vigilance - why ass-whoopin’s are good for ecosystems
Predators on the landscape can help strengthen ecosystems by simply changing the behavior of their prey.
2020-10-13
43 min
Wildlife for You
Black panthers and eastern cougars... the truth!
There’s a simple reason why there are so many panther and cougars sightings in the east but you ain’t gonna like it!
2020-10-07
53 min
Wildlife for You
Hibernation, hyperphagia, and other geeky bio terms.
Do black bears really hibernate? Of course they do!
2020-10-02
33 min
Wildlife for You
“Grizzly Man” Consequences
A deep dive into the consequences of Treadwell-like behaviors.
2020-10-02
57 min
Wildlife for You
Daryl and Stephanne Introductions
It’s always good to let people know who you are!
2020-09-29
14 min
Wildlife for You
Bruno the Wandering Bear
Bruno the bruin (bear) has captured the hearts and minds of thousands. In this episode we discuss Bruno's history, behavior, and future outlook.
2020-09-21
17 min
Wildlife for You
Season teaser
Quick reminder of what to expect for this year.
2020-09-21
00 min