Maxwell returns to the show after a long season of chasing waterfowl in Alaska, boasting an impressive 40 day active season and two exceptionally rare recoveries in the field! Today’s discussion includes: From feathers to furbearers 2024 waterfowl guiding season Exploring new horizons Satellite imagery app: https://services.sentinel-hub.com Calcula…

James and Chris sit down with Richard Henderson, lifelong outdoorsman, and 12th member of the Alaska Trappers Association! He shares his many stories about hunting, trapping and a life lived in the wild! Today’s discussion includes: Alaska before the pipeline Super cubs and 70” moose Polar bear hunting in Barrow Trapping across the interior To keep…

James and Chris sit down to cover the basics of snaring and Chris drops a different way to make and set snares to be the most efficient in the field. Today’s discussion includes: Interior Alaska trapping season is here! When and where to set Public land usage and ethics Building and seasoning snares To keep up with all content from The Northern Hun…

Marcel Powell joins James and Chris in the studio this week to share wild stories of a life spent in the professional hunting world; from growing up in New Zealand, to guiding in Africa, Europe, Mexico and the arctic landscapes of Canada and Alaska. Today's discussion includes: Living the outdoors life Hunting & guiding around the world Becoming a …

With Alaskan winter rapidly taking over, James and Chris sit down to chat about gear, tactics and some pro-tips and tricks for getting out predator hunting. Todays discussion includes: Fall has official ended Prime fur & prime hunting Rifle setups & shooting Gear that wont break the bank To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media ch…

James sits down with Harrison Gottshling this week to chat about his life growing up in Fairbanks, getting into trapping and sheep hunting, and his involvement with the Alaska Trappers Association. Todays discussion includes: Hunting & fishing in Alaska Sheep hunting film The Alaska Trappers Association Trapping lessons, ethics, & gear…

James and Carl chat with Mark Richards, Chair of Game for the Fairbanks Advisory Committee and Executive Director for RHAK (Resident Hunters of Alaska) about his background in Alaska and the many ways people can get involved in conservation efforts in the Last Frontier. Today's discussion includes: A life spent in the bush Advisory Committees in Al…

James and Chris break down the details of their adventure helping a pair of hunters salvage their moose after terrain and injury had changed plans for the worst. Today's discussion includes: Moose season wrap up & fall beaver An unexpected adventure Hauling moose though a nightmare Gear, communication, & preparedness To keep up with all content fro…

Carson Keys joins the show this week to talk about his passion for hunting and the outdoors that led to his career with Safari Club International, as well as his return to Alaska and diving head first into the world of sheep hunting! Today's Discussion includes: SCI & hunters rights advocacy Coming home to Alaska Sheep hunting adventures & lessons …

Edwin joins the show this week to talk about one of the more unique harvest opportunities available to Alaskans during the fall season, spearfishing! He also talks about coming to Alaska, getting into the outdoors, and protecting the Alaskan outdoors culture. Today's discussion includes: Wolf attack on the Dalton Highway Getting involved in the out…

James, Chris and Carl continue the conversation from last weeks episode and dive into the science of calling moose in Alaska and tips for success this coming season! Todays discussion includes: Life & breeding cycles of moose Calling at various stages of the rut Scouting for good moose country Good calibers for moose hunting To keep up with all con…

Carl joins us again this week with insights and advice on hunting moose in Alaska and the conservation efforts that goes on behind the scenes. Today's discussion includes: Moose conservation & data gathering Multiple harvest opportunities in Alaska Moose hunting stories & tactics Gear specific to pursuing moose To keep up with all content from The …

Maxwell and Carl team up with James and Chris to cover everything A to Z for Alaskan waterfowl hunting! With decades of experience they bring funny stories, multiple methods and tips to avoid the hard learned lessons. Today's discussion includes: Waterfowl species and seasons in Alaska Methods of chase Gear you need for success Shotguns and shot si…

Gale Vick has dedicated much of her life to the pursuit and conservation of Alaska's wild salmon. She brings her in-depth knowledge to the show on the causes for Alaska's salmon decline and what can be done to save them. Today's discussion includes: Success along the Copper River Fisheries salmon vs. wild salmon Bering Sea bycatch & foreign fishing…

Maxwell joins the TNH crew again this week for an important and entertaining conversation about getting into guiding and things to understand about getting into the outdoor industry. Today’s discussion includes: 40 mile updates and deep sea fishing New equipment for this season Stepping into the guiding world What it takes to be a guide To keep up …

The TNH crew celebrate episode 100 of the show and discuss the differences you may encounter hunting caribou in a crowded range, as well as how to stay out of trouble with the law. Thank you to all our listeners and sponsors for helping us reach this benchmark! Today’s discussion includes: 40 mile herd updates and history Finding solitude in crowde…

Rob Morris, retired veteran and owner of Morris Custom Hides joins us for this week’s episode. He shares valuable insight to the tanning world and advice for hunters going into the fall seasons. Today’s discussion includes: 40 mile caribou hunt updates Field care & drying your hides Skinning/fleshing tips & tricks Full breakdown of the tanning proc…

Ryan Bender has been shooting competitively and building rifles from a very young age. Today he joins us on the show to talk about his experiences and how hunters can maximize the effectiveness of their shooting platform. Today’s discussion includes: Waterfowl hunting interior Alaska Long range shooting & competitions Suppressors, tripods, & optics…

Episode 97 - Mike Kondus - Alaska Outdoor Mentorship Program Mike Kondus joins us this week to talk about the Alaska Outdoor Mentorship Program; a non-profit organization aimed at educating outdoorsmen/women of all levels in Alaska to have a safe, ethical and successful experience in the backcountry. Today’s discussion includes: A wrap for bear bai…

Mo and Dalton spent the weekend hammering the bait stations and their efforts weren’t wasted. Listen in to the breakdown of Mo’s largest bear to date and some odd encounters with backcountry bears. Today’s discussion includes: F&G is at it again! Getting away from people Mo’s hunt & weapons choice Daltons hunt & odd encounters…

July is approaching and that’s the perfect time to double check your gear and packing lists before the fall seasons kick off. Today we cover the things we like to check to avoid any last minute nightmares days before season opener. Today’s discussion includes: Season updates and guide camp Clothing, packs and camp gear Weapons selection and mainten…

Tim Jensen turns preserving your trophy skulls into an art form, from basic cleaning to full skull mounts ready to hang. In this episode he breaks down the process, what hunters can expect, and a lot of fun stories. Today’s discussion includes: Spot & stalk success What it takes to clean skulls Prepping the skulls for beetling Finishing touches & m…

Alaska is home to some of the world’s largest river systems and every year salmon use them to migrate from the ocean to their spawning grounds. In this episode we talk about a couple of ways to take advantage of this amazing resource. Today’s discussion includes: Dip-netting crash course Equipment types & reviews Regulations & water safety Saltwate…

Mo and Chris both had a successful weekend at the baits, they tell the story of the hunt and the crew discusses the best practices for what happens after the shot. Today’s discussion includes: Success at the bear baits Skin on site or haul ‘em whole? Keeping the bait active after a kill Processing bear meat/recipes To keep up with all content from …

James, Mo and Chris chat about small game hunting in Alaska while letting the baits cook. Today’s discussion includes: Safety in thick country Beaver hunting how-to Rifle and cartridge selection Hunting and processing porcupine To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our soc…

Maxwell joins us this week to chat about spring fishing opportunities and how you can enhance your springtime activities and take advantage of our short warm season. Today’s discussion includes: And then there were 4 Sheefish on Alaska’s west coast Burbot set lines vs. pole sets Fly fishing setup for Alaskan summer To keep up with all content from …

Tyler Grethen, marketing manager for Weatherby Inc. joins us this week to talk about the exciting advancements they have been making to the lineup in Wyoming. Today’s discussion includes: The new and improved Mark V Peak 44 and new tech Weatherby’s new 307 line Shotguns and Hunting in Alaska To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Medi…

Master guide, former ATA president and author of the book “Me Caribou is On Fire!” joins us this week for an action packed episode full of stories from the backcountry of Alaska and a walk through the history of hunting this great state. Today’s discussion includes: Getting to Alaska with Uncle Sam 40 years of guiding in Alaska Renting out bear bai…

James and the gang sit down with Chris Alderman, owner of Screaming Eagle Archery, to talk about bow hunting in Alaska, equipment options, and several fun stories. Today’s discussion includes: Background in Alaska hunting Hunters education & outreach Setting up your bow for success Backwoods blunders To keep up with all content from The Northern Hu…

Jeff and Randy have spent decades archery hunting bears in Alaska’s wild lands, both over bait and stalking in the alpines. They join us this week to tell their stories. Today’s discussion includes: Old school bear baiting Grizzly spot & stalk archery hunting Changes in bear baiting technology The bear hunting blooper reel To keep up with all conte…

James, Dalton, Moe, and Chris sit down with former Alaska Department of Fish and Game employee Carl Roberts. We discuss new game laws that will be coming this season that have been selected from the board of game proposals and we get some great stories of up close and personal wildlife management from Carl. To keep up with all content from The Nort…

In this bonus episode James, Dalton, and Moe discuss the deer hunt now available to watch on the StHeathy YouTube channel. In August 2023, Ryan Lampers, his daughter Pailey, Dalton, his wife Tabitha, and Chiam Lloyd pursued alpine Sitka Blacktail deer. This episode steps behind the camera and explores details of the terrain, tactics, gear, and less…

Tyler joins us this week to talk about his journey becoming a guide & outfitter, incredible stories from the backcountry of Alaska, along with what hunters can expect and how to prepare for the adventure! Today’s discussion includes: Stranded in Alaska From packer to owner/outfitter What to expect & how to prepare The bear that wouldn’t die Find Ty…

Chris joins James, Dalton, and Moe to chat about avoiding early blunders at the bait, and James announces an exciting, first ever TNH in-person event! Today’s discussion includes: - TNH bear baiting workshop - WA bear restrictions & cougar attacks - Scent, size, and set up pointers - Keeping ethics at the forefront To keep up with all content from …

Jason Clark grew up hunting and fishing in Alaska. Today's conversation covers much of what He has learned of the outdoors in the Last Frontier. Today's Episode Includes: Lessons Learned Bear Baiting Growing up on a Commercial fishing boat Moose Hunting the Interior Hunting Early Spring Bears on Snowmachines To keep up with all content from The Nor…

James returns for this week’s episode and the crew sits down to cover recent news topics and springtime safety in Alaska. Today’s discussion includes: - Animal collisions on AK highways - Another down year for King Salmon - When Alaska throws the book at you - Bear encounters and safety To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media che…

Dalton and Moe sit down with Chris to talk the past seasons predator calling results, The Mad Trapper of Rat River, and a deep dive into hunting politics. Todays topics include: Predator Calling Stories Who was the Mad Trapper Bear Baiting Alaska Hunting politicsAv The Northern Hunter LLC

First Lite store manager Keith Anspach talks to us about gear and what is different about First Lite's offerings. Today's Episode Includes: First Lite gear that we use First Lite's new gear releases Kieth's foray into Alaska hunting To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow ou…

Dalton and Moe sit down to discuss some recent news about illegal hunting activities, and to answer some of your questions. Topics Discussed: Canadian Hunter called poacher Wolf management in Wisconsin A do all hunting boot To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socials…

James and Marshall re-cap their experiences hunting plains game in the eastern cape of South Africa. Today's discussion includes: -The Marco Polo Plot -A Journey Across the Sea -7 days on the plains -Wildlife management and culture To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our…

Today we had the great pleasure of talking with the founder of Hammer Bullets. Steve goes into great detail about what sets Hammer Bullets apart from the competition. Today’s discussion includes: A quick recap of James’ African safari The founding of Hammer Bullets Science, design, and testing Picking the right Hammer for you To keep up with all co…

Matt Saiz joins us in the studio today to talk about his successful Delta sheep draw hunt. Today’s discussion includes: Bowhunting Getting started hunting in Alaska Stalking and taking Sheep To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socials Facebook: @thenorthernhunter Ins…

Dean Ojala has spent most of his life hunting and living on the rivers in Alaska. In this episode we get to hear stories and advice from many years of experience on Alaska's waters. Today’s discussion includes: Surviving a gunshot wound in the wilderness Safety on Alaska’s river systems Gear to have in the boat Reading the River To keep up with all…

Alaska offers many unbelievable opportunities for adventures in the outdoors, and today we focus on the most important part of any adventure, making it home safe. Today’s discussion includes: Listener Q&A on bullet weight Safety on Alaska’s road systems Tips for the trail Alaska’s waterways and coastlines To keep up with all content from The Northe…

Today we chat with our sponsor Troy Sessions, founder of The 60 Inch Club. Troy has a long history in the outdoors and shares his stories and show why he is the man to trust to help you find giant moose in Alaska! Today’s discussion includes: Getting into moose hunting The week of the giants! Helping DIY hunters 60 Inch Club products and services T…

Today the crew sits down to cover some new proposals to the caribou regs for non-resident hunting before Dalton and Moe tell the full story of their SE Alaska adventure. Today’s discussion includes: The Western Arctic caribou herd Ducks & bucks Hooks in the saltwater Guns, gear, & lessons learned To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter…

Jeff Day joins us once again to bring the story of his 2nd world class moose, this time taking the #3 SCI handgun record! Today’s discussion includes: Ambler Road & the SE deer hunt Handgun hunting in Alaska Disasters and dedication Selectivity in moose hunting To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenor…

James and Dalton sit down with Maxwell to explore his journey in the outdoors. From the waters of Lake Michigan to the vast interior of Alaska, Maxwell shares stories of adventure and advice for anyone looking to up their game ice fishing this winter! Today’s discussion includes: Growing up in the midwest Guiding in Alaska Strategies for finding bi…

Tyrel is a local Fairbanks family man, sports coach, dedicated father, and still finds time for adventurous and exciting hunts. He joins us to tell his stories of struggles, perseverance and ultimately, success pursuing Alaskas Dall Sheep! Today’s discussion includes: Getting to Alaska Chasing waterfowl in SE Sheep hunting obsession Gear, grit, and…

Shaun has lived a life of adventure crossing continents and borders to fulfill his hunting passion. He joins us this week to tell stories from abroad and how he finally settled in The Last Frontier. Today’s discussion includes: Life of a hunter in the U.K. Taking on the Ibex Australia, Africa, and Scandinavia Successes in Alaska’s backcountry To ke…