The Great Alaska Hunting Podcast

In this episode, we discuss Dalton’s recent sheep hunt disaster that ended with a cold plunge.

In This Episode: 00:00:00 - Backcountry Insulation Talk 00:16:45 - Sheep Hunting Boots Considerations 00:26:39 - Sheep Hunting Food Systems 10 Days Plus 01:00:48 - Listener Q&A Cartridge Talk

In this episode we dig through the gear that Dalton will be bringing on his Dall Sheep hunt in August. We also discuss our tentative plans for our upcoming sheep hunts and how we have adjusted plans and gear to suit them.

In this episode we discuss the conclusion of bear season. Mo shot a black bear with his bow, and also managed to keep hunting after suffering second degree burns on both of his feet.

This week, we visited with our friends from Alpine Creek Lodge on the Denali Highway. Claude and Bob Bondy share stories of hunts they’ve had over the years as well and tell the history of the lodge and how they built it to what it is today. Bob also shares his story of a hunt where he killed the #24 Boone and Crockett Record Grizzly Bear.

In this week’s episode, Dalton returns from Brown Bear camp and he and Mo go over the now viral incident involving Aaron Snyder and how he dispatched a wounded coyote a few years back.

Conservation is a distinctly American invention. This is an exploration of the philosophy that conservation is for man, not the animal. Therefore Baiting Bears is a good and honest tool that we have and use.

With Dalton in the field, Moe brings a quick update, gear review, and some state news relating to hunting and wildlife in Alaska.

This week we spoke with Matt from ABW, a brand of knives owned by Alaskans who live to hunt and create the best tools for the job. In this episode we discussed the various models of knives available from ABW and what is to come for the brand. Later on, we got into some gear talk and hunting stories with Matt from his time in Alaska. https://alaskabladeworks.com/

This week we go through a sort of show and tell with a few guns used for bear hunting. The discussion covers some of the differences between bear hunting, defense, and backup gun choices available.

This week we talk with Rob Morris of Morris Custom Hides. Rob owns and operates a tannery here in the Fairbanks area and we have enjoyed his handy work for a few years now. In this episode Rob goes through the basics of tanning hides and also hits on several key points concerning hide care in the field and what to have done before you take it to a tannery. Watch our weekend ride in the White Mountians here: https://youtu.be/7aCQ9q0Hv8M?si=EPm_v_Jr7_U3oNz4 In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

This week we interviewed Alaska Master Guide Henry Tiffany. Henry has been guiding hunts in Alaska for several decades and shares some of his stories over the years with us. We discuss sheep hunting, brown bear hunting, and some of the gear and questions that come with the territory. Reach out to Henry at: henry@alaskanperimeter.com

In this episode Dalton and Moe talk new things, plans for the future, and cover some recent Alaskan outdoor stories.

This week we sit down with our friend Nate and hash out our results from draw permit applications. Also discussed are shooting topics, reloading projects, and new guns for upcoming hunts. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

In this episode we answer a couple of listener submitted questions and follow a few rabbit trails along the way. Also discussed is the new proposal for residency requirements for hunting and fishing rights. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

In this episode our discussion continues with Chiam about his work with Peax Equipment. We discuss tent fabric, apparel, and several other topics surrounding hunting gear. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

This episode features our good friend Chiam Loyd who works for Peax Equipment. Chiam shares his story of getting into the outdoor film industry and how growing up in the south helped form him into who he is today. This is a two part episode so stay tuned for next week’s sequel. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

In this episode we interview our friend Steve Davis from Hammer Bullets. This discussion covers all current bullets offered from Hammer and their different applications for hunting. Afterwards, Steve tells a few stories from recent hunts he’s been on around the world, including an elephant hunt. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/

In this episode we recap a few of our favorite gear items from last year and discuss their features and how we use them.

This week, Dalton and Mo discuss one of Mo’s recent rifle builds for hunting. Also discussed is the recent discussion surrounding hunting brands that have been bought by private equity firms. In partnership with: Hammer Bullets: www.hammerbullets.com/ Initial Ascent Packs: www.initialascent.com/