Alberta Wildlife Stories

It was such a pleasure to have had Doug Moisey, owner and operator of C&D Archery shop in Mallaig Alberta, on the podcast ( @canddarchery ). In this episode, Doug goes back to his roots and what the hunting world was like in his youth. He nostalgiacally tells stories from his life and shares what made his favorite moments so meaningful. It is always a breath of fresh air talking to Doug, and he al...

The 2023 Holiday Special with returning guest Luke Squires ( @squiresoutside ) is a doozy!! For those that don't know, this past season, Luke folded a tag on what may be the biggest buck he may ever take in his life. Luke is a big-time gear head, so we decided to format this episode a touch differently. Instead of just hearing Luke's story, he went heavily into the gear and the rig he used to seal...

It was unreal to hear some of Levi Whitney's ( @leviwhit ) multi-species success stories from 2023 and years prior. In this episode, we covered a lot of ground. We talk about what got Levi into the harder back country hunts and what it took to get big game out. Levi shares his 2023 recap with successfully folded tags on a spot and stalk blackbear and his first archery white tail buck. I was also e...

I was stoked to have Travis Bower ( @tbower21 ) on the podcast to hear about his most recent success taking a Ram with his Longbow. I've been itching to have a traditional hunter on the pod since returning to recurve in recent months. In this episode, we cover a ton of Travis's personal preferences with traditional and what gear he favors. He shared stories from growing up hunting sheep with his f...

It was unreal to have and hear some of Josh Murphys ( @j0shingar0und ) stories on the pod. Josh grew up on the Virgin Islands salt water fishing with his father. His family was back and forth between there and Alberta for many years until they finally called this province home. In this episode, Josh shares many memories growing up fishing and the contrast to chasing fresh water fish here. We talk...

It was awesome to have had Eric Wolstenholme-Schmidt from @paleoalberta on the podcast. As a paleontologist, Eric takes part in another form of hunting that involves digging up the puzzle pieces of our past to paint a picture of how we came to be and what was before us. In our conversation, we talked about his work with the Royal Tyrrell Museum, his recent finds, and how incredible Alberta is with...

I couldn't wait for Jonathan Lehman ( @jlehman05 ) to come on the pod and share stories from his unforgettable 2023 season. In this episode, we recapped the incredible moments Jon experienced this year, including the story of him & Lucas Shaver ( @shaver.lucas ) taking down 2 amazing bull Elk right next to each other with their bows. We covered his entire season from sheep, elk, & mule deer to wat...

It was an absolute pleasure to have had Tyler Slager from @slageroutdoors & @onthebloodtrail on the pod. Tyler and his family need little introduction as their show Slager Outdoors has graced screens for over a decade! Over the years, they have gone above and beyond when it comes to displaying the world class hunting bur province has to offer. Tyler and I got to talking about how it all started. H...

It was a blessing to chat with Kevin McNeil, owner and operator of @aylmer_lake_lodge & @canadianwildlifeadventures in the NWT. Kevin and his wife Patti also run 5 other lodges, including one in McLennan Alberta. Kevin is an Albertan legend with 24 years of guiding experience and 13 years taking people to some of the most remote locations in the world. During our conversation, he touches on his up...

Ben Brochu ( @hinterland_outdoors ) came on the pod and floored me with stories from his life trapping, hunting, fishing, sailing, hiking, and paddling through some of the most remote places there is in the world and in our province. Ben is a guide and an outdoorsman with more experience than one episode can handle. We talked about his upbringing trapping, sailing the oceans with his kids, explori...

I was stoked to have Cory Lohr ( @lohrzy88 ), one of the owners of C&D Archery ( @canddarchery )on the pod! lt's always so nice to catch up with Cory, and I've been itching to get him to share some of his stories on the show. We got to talking about how Doug & Cory started C&D, some of the unique products they carry, and why he uses what he uses on his bow set up. We talked about his busy life bei...

Had an awesome conversation with Derek White & Mat Ponto, owners and operators of @grizztargetsarchery . Many already know Grizz for their many contributions to the archery community. Whether its building outstanding targets or putting on shoots, they are a staple here in Alberta. We covered a lot of ground in this talk. The guys share how they got into archery and bow hunting and the journey into...

It was refreshing to have Brandon Brown ( @fish_on_with_brando ) on the podcast. His energy and excitement about the outdoors is what drives us all to enjoy the wild. In our conversation, we talked about his move from Alberta to Vancouver Island and back again. We talk about some of the differences between hunting and fishing the island and the eastern side of the rockies. He shares the remarkable...

It was a blast to have Carson Lisowski ( @_carsoncity_ ) on the pod. This past September, Carson finally sealed the deal on an archery antelope tag that took 14 years to draw. The "buzzer beater" story he shares of how he got it done is truly remarkable. In this episode, he also shares how he got into all elements of hunting and angling in Alberta. We talk about winter fly fishing and trying to co...

Sat down to talk with Garret Reber, owner and operator of @rebersrigs premium plastics. We talked about his times fishing and hunting Alberta and how his lures came to fruition. Garret also dropped some heavy stories from the outdoors that serve as a sobering reminder to never become complacent. He goes into detail about being lost during a snowstorm ice fishing & a close encounter with a Grizz. B...

Had a great time talking with Duncan Grainger ( @hoghookerfishing )! In this episode, he shares a few unique and incredible stories and manages to squeeze out my opening day white tail story. The conversation is encompassed with ethics and morals as Duncan carries a solid code of conduct with him in the outdoors. This man is as humble as it gets. He has an amalgamation of amazing success both on t...

Thoroughly enjoyed the chat with Tyrell Stoney ( @92tstone ) this week! Some of the topics we covered included his upbringing, processing big game, homesteading, his most recent moose hunt, his experiece off shore fishing with his wife, his partnership with @straight_shootin_outdoors , and ethics and responsibilities in the field! Tyrell shares his stories with passion and emmense knowledge from t...

Dmytro from @djboutdoors, came on the podcast and shared some absolutely incredible stories from him and his families' times hunting and fishing Alberta's greatest game. We talked about his favorite memories in the field involving how each of his family members found their way into hunting and the unforgettable moments they shared. He also shares some of his favorite solo stories, and we get into...

It was wild to hear Corey Burke ( @corey_burke6 ) share his most unforgettable stories on the podcast. We talk about his life growing up in Nova Scotia, moving to Alberta, teaming up with Adrian & @straight_shootin_outdoors , his time living and hunting here, and his families move to BC. He shares the story of his first deer with the bow in southern Alberta and how his perseverance got him through...

Hunter Friesen, owner and operator of @precision_edge_taxidermy , came on the pod and shared a handful of incredible stories from his time in the Alberta outdoors. During the conversation he got into detail about his black bear hunt with Cory from @canddarchery , which happens to be his first animal taken with a bow. He also talked about his first deer, him and his fathers infamous double band mal...

Had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Andrew Henderson ( @as.outdoors ) about all things outdoors. It was awesome to hear a few stories from him and his wife Samantha's ( @samantha.getsoutdoors ) times hunting & fishing here in Alberta. Andrew gets into detail about a few of his biggest catches & his wife's first moose! Andy is no stranger to big fish and big critters from growing up hunti...

It was awesome to have Megan Sharra ( @meg.s.outdoors ) share some of her most unforgettable moments in the Alberta Wild. We got to talk about her first black bear and the bull moose she got while with her kids. We also touched on her inspiration to live off the land that came from her grandmother and father. It was so cool to hear about what she does for the community and her kids to teach the yo...

Nick Codi ( @nick__codi ) sat down to talk about his remarkable life changing story from being a part of a NASCAR pit crew and being over weight, to shaving the pounds, picking up a bow, and heading to Alberta to hunt a black bear as his first ever big game harvest. Nick is from New York and provides a refreshing perspective on our province as he crosses the border for a dream hunt with @twin.vall...

It was so awesome to sit down in person with a few of the guys from @91_straight and hear them lay down some of their most incredible stories. Founders Matt & Chance came up with the idea to do a chat at their camp while we were at the Hoggin 3D Archery Challenge, and I couldn't be happier with how it all came together. Matt & Chance talk about the inspiration behind 91 Straight and the 3 months w...

It was a pleasure to have Dustin ( @albertaflyandbow ) on the podcast to share some of his favorite stories from his long list of accomplishments in the backcountry. Dustin is Alberta born and raised, and has been fishing and hunting since his youth. His love for the outdoors can easily be noticed through the content he shares from some of the provinces' most remote locations. We got to talking ab...