In “The Owl,” we explore the backstory of Woodsy the Owl, the lovable federal mascot who joined Smokey the Bear in 1970 to help deliver important public service announcements. There’s just one problem: some believe Woodsy’s past is more complicated than it seems.

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Special thanks to voice actors Phillip Hargrove, Maura Currie, Bradley George and Celeste Headlee.

Written and hosted by Laurah Norton

Produced, scored, and edited by Maura Currie

Researched by Liv Fallon with additional research by Laurah Norton

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