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By Loomacres Wildlife Management

Welcome to Airport Wild! Join us as we dive into the wild world of wildlife mitigation, aviation and Snarge. We bring together wildlife damage experts to discuss tips, tactics and do a few gear reviews to help you bring your Airport Wildlife Management Program to a Higher Level.
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Episode - 20: Paul Curtis- Professor from Cornell University and Head of the Damage Management Program

Airport Wild!Feb 08, 2021

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Episode 35 Studying Canada Geese Movements in France
Aug 03, 202348:17
Episode 34 Beaver Control with Don LaFountain

Episode 34 Beaver Control with Don LaFountain

Episode 34 Beaver Control with Don LaFountain; Don Lafountain, a Certified Wildlife Control Professional (CWCP) and a nationally recognized beaver control expert. Don is also co-owner of Integrated Wildlife Management, a company specializing in all aspects of nuisance beaver control. Don has 20+ years in the nuisance wildlife industry and conducts year-round beaver control projects for State agencies, Fortune 500 companies as well as private citizens in his home state of Massachusetts.

Learn more from Don! https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies.com/animal/WCSBVR1.html



Jul 13, 202355:11
Episode 33 Pest Control & Self Branding with Jasmine "Pest Pro"

Episode 33 Pest Control & Self Branding with Jasmine "Pest Pro"

Pest Control Technician and Social Media Queen Jasmine Almeter AKA Jasmine Pest Pro joins the show and discusses how she and company Optimum Pest Pro of Rochester NY have carved out quite the niche in the community of pest control both with their social media presence and top notch service.

Topics Covered:
- Pest Control
- Falconry
- Exclusion Work
- Rodent Control
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
Dec 02, 202156:33
Episode 32 Q&A with Airport Wildlife Biologist Jacob Hoffee and Eric Mathieson

Episode 32 Q&A with Airport Wildlife Biologist Jacob Hoffee and Eric Mathieson

Certified Airport Wildlife Biologist Jacob Hoffee from Lincoln, Nebraska and Eric Methieson from Rhode Island tackle questions submitted by our audience regarding best practices, dealing with the public eye, and first hand experience.
Topics Covered:

Bird strikes
Depredation
Wildlife Control
Data Management
Goose Hazing
Sep 28, 202134:37
Episode 31 Bird Strike Committee USA - Chair Nick Atwell
Aug 06, 202132:27
Episode 30 Wildlife Hazard Management Training with Julia Priolo and Darby Albrecht

Episode 30 Wildlife Hazard Management Training with Julia Priolo and Darby Albrecht

Airport Wildlife Trainers Julia Priolo and Darby Albrect join the show and talk about some of their role as Trainers for Loomacres Wildlife Management. We touch on some of the FAA requirements that airports and airport staff have to comply with as well as how Covid 19 changed the landscape and paved the way for Virtual Training.
Topics Covered:
- WHMP
- WHA
- Virtual Training
- P139 Airport Certification
Jun 03, 202101:04:19
Episode 29 The Highs and Lows of an Airport Wildlife Biologist!

Episode 29 The Highs and Lows of an Airport Wildlife Biologist!

Brooke Morgan and Cata Wingfield sit down with us and share some of their best and worst experiences being an Airport Wildlife Biologist with Loomacres Wildlife Management. Both have entered a career in wildlife management after breezing through school and doing field work in Fish Hatcheries, Squib Boats, and Idaho back country. Learn what it takes to be successful in the industry and enjoy the free tips from these two.
May 17, 202143:02
Episode 28 World Birdstrike Association President Gary Cooke
Apr 27, 202155:28
Episode 27 Nuisance Trapping with Comstock Custom Cages
Apr 12, 202101:09:15
Episode 26 A Safer Way to Fly? Detect-Inc has it covered

Episode 26 A Safer Way to Fly? Detect-Inc has it covered

Mike Bierman from Detect - Inc joins the show this week and discusses some of the technology trends with Avian Radar systems as well as a rising popularity with Drone Detection.
Apr 06, 202101:08:58
Episode 25 Talking Turkey with The National Wild Turkey Federation

Episode 25 Talking Turkey with The National Wild Turkey Federation

Project Biologist and Habitat Expert Kaylee Resha and NY-Regional Director Sean Langevin from the National Wild Turkey Federation join our show to talk about the impact the NWTF is having on habitat as well as their 10 year campaign of Save the Habitat Save the Hunt initiative that has already surpassed expectations!
Apr 01, 202101:26:07
Episode 24: Airport Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Hazard Management Trainer Darby Albrecht

Episode 24: Airport Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Hazard Management Trainer Darby Albrecht

Darby Albrecht; Loomacres Airport Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Hazard Management Trainer from Tulsa, Ok is our guest on episode 24. She discusses tips and tricks for beaver trapping, harassing eagles the correct and legal way, and even shares some stories from the field. We go over her duties as a trainer for FAA Certified Airport Wildlife Hazard Management. 

Mar 26, 202101:18:57
Episode 23 - Airport Wildlife Biologist Crystal Alexander

Episode 23 - Airport Wildlife Biologist Crystal Alexander

Crystal Alexander who has been an airport wildlife biologist in Kansas and Alaska joins on todays show. She shares with us her college days at Stephen F. Austin in Texas and The University of Alaska Fairbanks as well as her time as an ammo specialist in the U.S. Army.
Mar 18, 202101:01:52
Episode 22 - Professional trapper and outdoor innovator Mike Matney

Episode 22 - Professional trapper and outdoor innovator Mike Matney

Mike Matney has been trapping since he was 11 and was even able to buy a brand new truck as a 16 year old child, all paid for by trapping. He joins our show today with some great stories, and great insight on the industry and where the future of trapping might be headed.

Mar 16, 202148:11
Episode 21 Goose Hazing with Kathy Benedict from Goose Rangers & Goose Dogs For Sale

Episode 21 Goose Hazing with Kathy Benedict from Goose Rangers & Goose Dogs For Sale

On this episode we sit down with Kathy Benedict from Goose Rangers and Goose Dogs For Sale to discuss non lethal techniques for hazing geese as well as tips and tricks for training your Goose Dog. 

Feb 11, 202153:25
Episode - 20: Paul Curtis- Professor from Cornell University and Head of the Damage Management Program

Episode - 20: Paul Curtis- Professor from Cornell University and Head of the Damage Management Program

We sit down with Paul Curtis from Cornell University to talk about the rising population of certain species in Urban Areas and the effect it has on human wildlife interactions. 

Feb 08, 202151:58
Episode 019 - Gary Searing with The Bird Strike Association of Canada & Virtual Conferences
Feb 02, 202158:33
Episode 018: Falconry for Abatement and Education in Florida with Kitty Carroll

Episode 018: Falconry for Abatement and Education in Florida with Kitty Carroll

We sit down with Kitty Carroll of the International Falconry Academy and Bird Strike Force to talk about the use of Falconry in the Abatement of Wildlife and Education of the public 

https://birdstrikeforce.com/

https://birdsofprey.net/

Dec 29, 202001:03:22
Episode 017 - Talking Ducks & Geese Management with 3 Biologist from Loomacres

Episode 017 - Talking Ducks & Geese Management with 3 Biologist from Loomacres

We sit down with 3 Biologists from Loomacres Wildlife Management to discuss waterfowl management techniques used around the country. Both Active and Passive techniques are discussed and lots of laughs are shared in this fun episode

Nov 19, 202001:11:52
Episode 016: Canada Geese and their Management with Dr. Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl

Episode 016: Canada Geese and their Management with Dr. Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl

Hey All! Join us as we sit down with Dr. Chris Nicolai of Delta Waterfowl and discuss Canada Geese, their migration and some management practices that may just help you and your airport!

Nov 13, 202049:58
Episode 015 - The Tech and Technique behind Binoculars with Vortex Optics

Episode 015 - The Tech and Technique behind Binoculars with Vortex Optics

We sit down with Jimmy Hamilton of Vortex Optics. A 12 year veteran of the company and optics, Jimmy is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of Binoculars. Jimmy and I discuss what makes a binocular tic, and what you should be thinking about the next time you check out some Binos online or at your local optics counter

Sep 11, 202052:33
Episode 014: Talking Grace and Working Dogs with Wildlife Biologist Brooke Morgan and Brett Jacobson

Episode 014: Talking Grace and Working Dogs with Wildlife Biologist Brooke Morgan and Brett Jacobson

We were able to sit and talk dog work on an airfield with Loomacres employees Brooke Morgan and Brett Jacobson. We talk Idaho fisheries, Golden Retrievers for airport work and just have a great conversation overall
Aug 26, 202059:49
Episode 013: Trail Cameras with Janet Pesaturo

Episode 013: Trail Cameras with Janet Pesaturo

Today, Cody and I are able to sit down with Janet Pesaturo as she shares her knowledge of trail cameras and their usage. We swap tips, tricks and insights to help you gain more knowledge and more usage out of your trail cameras at your home or airport.   For a copy of Janet's book, check out the link below:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811719065/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Aug 12, 202001:37:13
Episode 012 - Margo Supplies with Jared Marley

Episode 012 - Margo Supplies with Jared Marley

Today we were able to catch up with Jared Marley at Margo Supplies. Vendors of pyrotechnics and other wildlife management supplies. You can find them at https://www.margosupplies.com/us-en/home/

Jul 29, 202001:04:26
Episode 011 - Coyote Control with Josh Hite, Clint Johnson and Cody Basiuska

Episode 011 - Coyote Control with Josh Hite, Clint Johnson and Cody Basiuska

Josh, Clint and Cody join us in a round table discussion about coyote control on an airfield environment. Between lethal immediate removal trapping and habitat management, we skim the surface of coyote behavior and control while sharing insights and more than a few laughs

Jun 30, 202001:31:52
Episode 010 - Wildlife Hazard Management Risk Assessment Tool aka WHaMRAT with Russ DeFusco

Episode 010 - Wildlife Hazard Management Risk Assessment Tool aka WHaMRAT with Russ DeFusco

In this episode, we discuss WHaMRAT with one of its contributors, Mr. Russ DeFusco. Russ sits with us and goes over the program in detail and we discuss it's merits in helping the aviation community to better their understanding of the wildlife hazards and risks surrounding their airfields.   A link to the ACRP 145 PDF file: http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/173318.aspx

Jun 10, 202001:05:08
Episode 009 - Pyrotechnics with Barthell Joseph of Reed Joseph International

Episode 009 - Pyrotechnics with Barthell Joseph of Reed Joseph International

Today we sit down with Barthell Joseph of the Reed-Joseph International company, importers and distributors of Pyrotechnics in the United States and discuss pyrotechnics in an aviation setting. We also are giving away our first piece of Review Swag! Make sure and give us a review and you can get a chance for your own!

May 27, 202041:13
Episode 008: Advisory Circular 150/5200-33C with Amy Anderson

Episode 008: Advisory Circular 150/5200-33C with Amy Anderson

Sit down with us as we finish our discussion about Advisory Circular 150/5200-33C with FAA Wildlife Biologist Amy Anderson
Apr 02, 202059:30
Episode 007: Advisory Circular 150/5200-38 with Amy Anderson, FAA Airport Biologist

Episode 007: Advisory Circular 150/5200-38 with Amy Anderson, FAA Airport Biologist

Listen in as we sit down with Amy Anderson, a Wildlife Biologist with the FAA as we go over Advisory Circular 150/5200-38. This is a two-parter as we also discussed AC-33C, but that episode will come out in a couple days. 

Mar 31, 202019:10
Episode 006: PCP Air Rifles with Jim Walton

Episode 006: PCP Air Rifles with Jim Walton

Join us as we discuss PCP Air Rifles with Jim Walton, an expert in the field who gets more trigger time in a days work than most of use get in a year

Mar 17, 202001:02:03
Episode 005: Drones and Airport Wildlife with Brandon Guillot

Episode 005: Drones and Airport Wildlife with Brandon Guillot

In this episode, we go over drones with Brandon Guillot in Little Rock Arkansas. Laughs are had as we discuss drones and how to fly them, and dive into some of the legal hoops we have to fly through and other punny jargon associated with these plastic psuedo-fowl
Mar 03, 202059:06
Episode 004: Habitat Management with Bill Antonides

Episode 004: Habitat Management with Bill Antonides

Hello Everyone
And welcome to today’s episode of the Airport Wild! Podcast
As always, I’m your host Jesse Warner
In Today’s episode, we recently got the chance to sit down and talk with Bill Antonides of Gander Island Consulting Services, And discuss habitat management in an Airport Setting
We cover topics such as: Why Habitat Management is Important on an Airport as well as cover Some of the Nuances of Habitat Management, such as Edge and Synergistic Effects, and why you should be mindful of them in your management
This info and More on Today’s Airport Wild!
Jul 31, 201901:00:59
Episode 003: Snarge and Snarge Collection
Jul 03, 201909:41
Episode 002: Resources for Bird ID'ing
Jul 03, 201944:34
Episode 001: Binoculars and Bird Guides
Dec 27, 201827:30