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KHC 117 - Casey Anderson

Feb 13, 2025

Casey Anderson, an American filmmaker and wildlife naturalist, shares his journey from Montana to wildlife media, emphasizing the bond between humans and animals. He discusses animal language, particularly how magpies help locate predators, showcasing his deep appreciation for nature. Casey recounts personal experiences with a grizzly bear, highlighting the instincts of wildlife and the importance of understanding animal behavior. The conversation also touches on responsible wildlife management, and the intersection of personal stories and conservation.

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Casey Anderson's journey into wildlife filmmaking began unexpectedly, leading him to guide others and produce content for major networks.

The speaker emphasizes how outdoor adventures enhance observational skills and deepen one's understanding of wildlife behavior.

Insights gained from observing predatory animals like mountain lions and wolves illustrate the importance of patience and stealth in hunting.

His relationship with Brutus, a grizzly bear, highlights the complexities of raising wild animals and the lessons in wildlife conservation.

Casey underscores the value of traditional knowledge in wildlife management, advocating for a blend of ancestral wisdom with modern practices.

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Journey into Wildlife Filmmaking

The speaker shares his journey into wildlife filmmaking, which began with a chance encounter with a photographer while working around Yellowstone. His love for nature and profound connection to animals, especially grizzly bears, set him on an unconventional career path. Unlike traditional employment, he embraced guiding and tracking wildlife for others who lacked that skill. Over the years, this evolved into producing content for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, and BBC, demonstrating the potential of passion to blossom into a fulfilling career.

Intro

2min

From Montana to Wildlife Media

5min

Nature's Language: Learning from Magpies

4min

The Art of Hunting: Nature's Lessons

17min

Bears, Behavior, and Bonds

15min

Exploring African Tracking Techniques and Enhancing Performance with Ketones

3min

The Art of Animal Tracking: Recognizing Patterns in Nature

2min

Navigating Human-Wildlife Interactions

21min

Navigating Responsibilities on Major Platforms

3min

10.

Understanding Wildlife Management: Facts Over Feelings

5min

11.

Balancing Wildlife Management and Public Perception

20min

12.

The Sentimental Journey of Hunting Tools

2min

13.

Adventures in Coexistence: Tigers and Tales

19min

14.

Embracing Discomfort: Lessons in Happiness

24min

Casey Anderson, American filmmaker, wildlife naturalist, and television presenter known for translating human relationships with the natural world and wild animals.

Cam and Casey cover how Casey got into wildlife photography and filmmaking, personal animal attacks, wildlife management and more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grizzlyguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endlessventure

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 How Casey Got into Wildlife Photography

00:07:27 Animal Language - Magpies

00:11:08 Learning to Hunt from Predatory Animals

00:16:41 Wolves Hunting Instincts & Behavior

00:21:05 Behavior When the Wind Changes

00:22:16 How Predators Kill

00:27:28 Brutus - Raising a Grizzly Bear

00:29:22 Ad Break

00:31:46 Bear Personalities & Understanding Their Body Language

00:43:34 Learning Tracking & Animal Behavior in Africa

00:49:44 Timothy Treadwell

00:58:09 Animals in Filmmaking

01:04:45 A Love for Animals & Hunting

01:07:37 Casey’s Appearance on Oprah

01:10:52 Animal Protection VS Management

01:21:22 Money in Wildlife Viewing

01:24:34 Telling Stories Through YouTube

01:30:03 Treasures from the Wild

01:35:13 Montana Knife Packout Skinner Knife

01:36:53 Q - F#*k, Marry, Kill - Brown Bears, Mountain Lions, or Tigers

01:44:43 Bart Schleyer

01:48:03 Q - Does Bigfoot Exist

01:53:51 Q - Combatting Fear While Being Alone in the Wilderness?

01:58:46 Q - Getting Your Blood Sucked by a Vampire Bat

02:03:28 How Heart Surgery Changed Casey’s Life - Running Ultras

02:10:11 Getting Attacked by a Mountain Lion

02:13:49 Getting Attacked by a Pack of Wolves

02:17:56 Outro

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