An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

Ep. 148: American Prairie Reserve

December 24, 2018

Description

Bozeman, MT- Steven Rinella talks with Sean Gerrity, the founder of the American Prairie Reserve, along with Ryan Callaghan, Sam Lungren, Michelle Chandler, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater...
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Books Referenced

Hole in the Sky

Author: Bill Kittridge

Context:

Referenced during discussion of the Buffalo Commons concept and why some people felt insulted by the idea. Kittridge articulated why ranching families who had dedicated their lives to building communities might be offended by the proposal.

Last Child in the Woods

Author: Richard Louv

Context:

Referenced in discussion about nature deficit disorder and the importance of people having access to nature. Sean mentions this book when discussing why connecting people with wildlife and wild spaces is important.

Lewis and Clark among the grizzlies

Author: Paul Shillary

Context:

Referenced when discussing the historical presence of grizzly bears in the area and their encounters with Lewis and Clark. Sean mentions reading about encounters 'every single day' as they came to the area.

Undaunted Courage

Author: Stephen Ambrose

Context:

Sam mentions reading this biography of Meriwether Lewis during his first trip to the APR area. He notes that Ambrose said this area is 'the area that's least changed since Lewis saw it,' which inspired him while hiking in the region.