Author: Steve

An adult chuckwalla sunning itself at Joshua Tree National Park. Once exploited for the pet trade, native reptiles, like the chuckwalla, may no longer be sold in California.
December 6, 2015

“I’m waiting,” taunted Darrell, his threatening mug now two inches from my face. My stomach churned and my heart pounded furiously as adrenaline coursed through…

Author Steven T. Callan discusses one of the major wildlife investigations in his book Badges, Bears, and Eagles
October 2, 2015

Thank you to the Altacal Audubon Society for the invitation and warm welcome last week. It was great to be back in Chico, where I…

Author Steven T. Callan and Kathy Callan at Pinnacles National Park
September 18, 2015

In preparation for the release of my new book in March, we’ve moved my author blog to steventcallan.com.

Elk in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, part of Redwood National and State Parks
August 30, 2015

The recent killing of Hwange National Park’s beloved icon, Cecil the Lion, has brought to mind a number of outrageous poaching incidents that occurred right…

July 21, 2015

One of the more disheartening, sometimes discouraging, aspects of a wildlife officer’s job is dealing with injured, orphaned, or imprinted wildlife that cannot be released…

Author Steven T. Callan and Melanie Allen, president of the Lassen Association, at the Lassen Volcanic National Park book signing for Badges, Bears, and Eagles
July 14, 2015

Kathy and I are on the road again with Badges, Bears, and Eagles. We’re having a ball!

Award-winning author Steven T. Callan with his 2015 "Best Outdoor Magazine Column" and "Best Conference-Related Work" awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of California
June 26, 2015

It was a thrill and a great honor to recently receive the “Best Outdoor Magazine Column” award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California for…

May 25, 2015

In late April, before summer set in, Kathy and I decided to spend a few days in the land of blistering sands and sharp thorns….

California Department of Fish and Game Warden Jerry Karnow with suspected poisoned bear at an illegal marijuana grow site
April 19, 2015

Just after daylight in September 2014, four California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers and four Nevada County Sheriff’s deputies quietly locked their vehicles and…

April 1, 2015

The 2015 book tour is in full swing and off to a great start! Kathy and I have enjoyed making many new friends, and we…