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Published by Tyler Freel
The podcast on hunting, fishing, and trapping in Alaska, with an Alaskan perspective
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In this episode, I’m joined by Connor, Forrest, and Adam Own to talk about their recent trip to Kodiak. They faced bad weather, switchy winds, and Connor got an awesome bear. Enjoy!
In this episode I’m joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. We catch up on what’s been going on, the past moose and sheep seasons, and my accident in Idaho.
In this episode, I’m joined by Brett TerBeek and his hunting partner Andy M. We talk about the upcoming sheep season, recap some spring bear stuff, but also walk through their recent scouting trip where they accidentally walked into a grizzly’s moose kill. Enjoy!
In this episode, I’m joined by Temple Dillard, Connor Owen, and Frank Schultz. We catch up on some hunting and fishing stories from this past spring and summer and eagerly look forward to the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Enjoy!
In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Sadie and son Jed. They both got bears this spring and we are finally getting around to telling their stories. Enjoy!
In this episode I’m joined by Sam McGuire of McGuire Ballistics and SMC Williams Guide Service out of California. I’ve had a chance to load and shoot a bunch of Sam’s bullets and an even better opportunity to hunt big pigs with him and see them in action. We talk about Sam’s background in guiding and his journey in ballistic manufacturing. Most importantly, we discuss what the bullets do and offer to the shooter.
In this episode I’m joined by passionate sheep hunter and mountain adventurer Ben Reynolds. We recently competed together in the first Alaska NRL Hunter rifle match and talk about that experience, how it can benefit hunters. We also hit on Ben’s sheep hunting experience and both the mental and physical approach that has helped him be successful. Enjoy!
In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. Recording from the Dr. Schultz clinic, we talk about how hunting rifles aren’t made like they used to be, picking a suppressor, which rifle Connor should take to Kodiak, and much more. Enjoy!
In this episode I’m joined by Frank Schultz and master guide Coke Wallace. We hit a number of topics such as how the past season has gone for Midnight Sun Safaris, speculate on predator control, and talk about some of the issues and relationships with federal agencies and how they manage Alaska’s lands.
I’m joined in this episode by Colton Bagnoli, who was a long-time editor for Western Hunter, and now Shooting Times. He’s been a guide, gunsmith, SWAT team member, and competitive shooter. We talk about some of the new .22-cal cartridges and his experience with them. What they are, what they aren’t, and what’s important in cartridge selection.
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Matt Herkstroeter, and Connor Owen. We talk about old man shoes, new snow machines, muzzleloader bullets, and a whole bunch else. Enjoy!
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz and Jason Wenger. We get to hear some of Jason's stories about moving to Alaska many years ago and his long-awaited hunt for a huge Kodiak bear. Enjoy!
In this episode, Frank Schultz and I are joined by Tyson Porter and Hunter Parini, who recount their ball-buster of a sheep hunt. We've got rock slides, alders, nipple-deep creeks, and two awesome rams. Enjoy.
In this episode, I'm joined by Tok area resident Mike Cronk. Mike is a retired teacher and avid trapper and hunter. He's been serving as an AK congressional representative and is now running for the State Senate. We talk about wolf trapping, sheep hunting in tennis shoes, bear baiting, and why it's important to vote. Enjoy!
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. We get together to tell all our newest moose hunting stories from 2024. Enjoy!
In this episode, I'm joined by my uncle Tracy, who talks a bit about getting his moose this year as well as a bunch of old stories.
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Carson Keys, who grew up in Fairbanks, and recently came back while working in his new role with Safari Club International. We get to hear about our 2024 sheep struggles and a recap of Carson's first sheep hunt ever. Enjoy!
In this episode I'm joined by biologist and current Alaska state house candidate Rebecca Schwanke from Glenallen, AK. Becky has long been an avid hunter who understands both the rural subsistence and more urban perspectives when it comes to access to hunting opportunities in our great state. Enjoy!
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Matt Herkstroeter, and Connor Owen. Summer has been busy as hell, so we're all over on topics from truck tires to rafting to prepping for sheep hunting. Enjoy!
In this episode, Arthur Abalama is back on the podcast, this time in person. Arthur, Frank Schultz, and I chat about what we've all been up to this spring, and get to hear more about seal and wolf hunting from Arthur. Enjoy!
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