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Wild Fish and Game Podcast

by Harvesting Nature

The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, preservation, and cooking, while asking more profound questions about sustainability, tradition, and how people have continuously fed themselves from the land. Along the way, Justin and his co-hosts are joined by chefs, hunters, foragers, biologists, writers, and cultural knowledge-keepers who help connect ecology to the table. Whether discussing regional foodscapes, seasonal harvests, preservation techniques, or modern wild-food culture, the Wild Fish and Game Podcast is about learning to eat with the land rather than against it. Harvesting Nature is a wild food media company dedicated to education, conservation, and self-reliance through hunting, fishing, and foraging. Questions, feedback, and guest suggestions can be sent to whatscooking@harvestingnature.com.

Latest episodes

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Episode 284: The Bacon Paradox

In this episode, Justin and Adam explore the history, techniques, and cultural significance of adding fat to wild game, with a focus on bacon. They challenge common assum

Sep 24
44 min

Episode 283: The Wild Pantry, Part VII, Fermenting Wild Foods

Justin and Adam explore the fascinating world of fermentation, covering everything from vegetables and wild foods to meat and fish. Discover how controlled microbial acti

Sep 15
51 min

Episode 282: Learning to Hunt Lanai

Summary: Justin shares his detailed experiences hunting on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, exploring its unique terrain, logistics, and the challenges of island hunting. D

Aug 27
57 min

Episode 281: Cooking by Cut - Making the Book

Summary: Justin and Adam discuss their new book 'Cooking by Cut', exploring the philosophy of butchery, cooking techniques, and global influences on wild game preparatio

Aug 20
48 min

Episode 280: Advanced Offal and Wild Game Butchery with Anna Borgman

Summary: Justin and Anna Borgman explore the fascinating world of organ meats, butchery, and processing wild and domestic animals. They share practical tips, cultural in

Aug 4
58 min

Episode 279: The Wild Pantry, Part VI, Pickling Wild Foods

Summary: Justin and Adam explore the rich history, science, and techniques of pickling, emphasizing safety, creativity, and cultural diversity. Discover how vinegar pres

Jul 7
49 min

Episode 278: The School of Salmon

Summary: Join us as Melanie Brown shares her deep connection to salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, exploring its cultural significance, sustainable practices, and environmen

Jul 1
53 min

Episode 277: Hunting America's Hidden Truffles with Alana McGee of Truffle Dog Company

Summary: Join us as Alana McGee from Truffle Dog Company shares her journey into truffle hunting, the different types of truffles in North America, and best practices fo

Jun 24
54 min

Episode 276: The Wild Pantry, Part V, Preserving Wild Food with Fat

Summary: In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the history, techniques, and safety considerations of fat-based preservation methods like confit, r

Jun 16
40 min

Episode 275: Wild Game Without Borders

Summary: Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore how global cuisines can inspire new approaches to cooking wild game, emphasizing techniques suited for tougher, lean

May 26
44 min

Episode 274: The Wild Pantry, Part IV, Smoking

Summary: This conversation delves into the ancient art of smoking food, exploring its historical significance, cultural practices, and the science behind how smoking enh

May 6
48 min

Episode 273: Wild Salmon, Wild Forests

Summary: Join us as Tyson Fick from Yakobi Fisheries shares insights into Alaskan salmon fishing, conservation efforts, and the ecological importance of wild salmon. Dis

Apr 28
43 min

Episode 272: On the Ethics of Killing: The Moral Math of Eating

Summary: Explore the ethical considerations of eating and killing in the context of hunting, food production, and environmental impact. Blake Binford shares insights fro

Apr 21
58 min

Episode 271: The Wild Pantry, Part III - Dehydrating and Drying

Summary: Explore the ancient and modern techniques of drying and dehydrating food, its scientific principles, and practical applications in wild food lifestyle. Learn ho

Apr 14
47 min

Episode 270: The Wild Harvest Report - April 2026

Summary: A comprehensive overview of April's seasonal activities across North America, focusing on hunting, fishing, foraging, and cooking wild foods. The report highlig

Apr 9
12 min

Episode 269: Wild Game Is More Than Protein

Summary: This episode explores the full value of wild animals beyond just protein, emphasizing traditional and cultural uses of all animal parts, including fat, marrow,

Mar 31
33 min

Episode 268: Wild American Foodscapes - Newfoundland

Summary: Justin and Adam explore Newfoundland's unique food landscape shaped by environmental constraints, historical fishing practices, and cultural resilience. From wi

Mar 24
30 min

Episode 267: What If the Grocery Stores Didn’t Open Tomorrow?

Summary: Explore the fragility of our food systems and the importance of community resilience. This episode examines historical and modern disruptions to food supply, th

Mar 10
39 min

Episode 266: The Wild Harvest Report - March 2026

Summary: The March Food for Field Bulletin discusses the seasonal shifts in hunting, fishing, and foraging across North America, highlighting the transition from winter

Mar 3
11 min

Episode 265: The Wild Pantry, Part II - Salting and Curing

Summary In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the ancient art of food preservation through salting and curing. They discuss the historical signifi

Feb 26
42 min

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