On Step Alaska

Abby and I talk about hunting weather windows, terrain, habitat, deer food, food made from deer and our plan for hunting. We also talk a little more about my caribou hunt and why I don't want to share too much about where I'm going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I almost changed the name of the podcast because contemporary society's obsession with the removal of challenges and acceptance of underachieving. I reject the sentiment that a life free of physical and mental challenges is what we should strive for and that seeking them is toxic masculinity. When I used "mediocre" the intent was to resonate with those who have worked through, or who are currently...

Ryan John and I preview our caribou hunt in the Brooks Range. We discuss expectations,, gear and how hunts differ around the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ketchikan resident Ryan John and I go through our gear for Southeast Alaska blacktail, most of which we will be using on our caribou trip next week. We talk bows, optics, trekking pole, the whole works. Most of the popular brands are quality so decisions like packs are completely personal. Just because I use Stone Glacier or replaced my Sitka rain pants with Black Diamond, doesn't mean that is the...

In this episode I talk with Matthew Clark who is leaving GoHUNT to become a high school English teacher. I field a couple questions about teaching and we discuss how often people in the outdoor content industry talk about unfortunate educational experiences. We talk about the importance of rejuvenating hobbies like fishing and hunting to prime people for the work week and give them something to lo...

Fairbanks resident Harrison Gottschling is back to talk about his cabin building project and early season caribou hunting. We discuss food, gear, overthinking, and other caribou hunting considerations.    

Alaskan Erika Smith is back to talk influencing people vs. being, or trying to be an "influencer," brown bear encounters, the importance of practicing bear defense devices (10mm and bear spray), salmon burger recipes and the difference between writing stress and content making stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby and I recap our time on Prince of Wales before heading back to the big city of Ketchikan. We talk about the highlights of the last month, king salmon fishing, forest service cabins and the benefits of being rural. Note: My family moved to Prince of Wales in 1986. In June, mom sold the house and thus ended our time on POW. Abby and I will still visit friends from our home in Ketchikan, but it...

Jaden Bales has spent years understanding, explaining and navigating Lower 48 point systems as a Wyoming resident. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of draws, points and other ways states regulate hunting opportunities. We also talk about coping with cold during hunts, being in shape and hot tents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GoHunt's Chris Neville talks about his 2021 Alaska caribou hunt (a hunt no longer available to non-federally qualified hunters), travel ethics, gear and the impact of content and social media on hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I recap the spring bear season, a few tips about gear, tactics and look forward to fall bear, with caribou and blacktail in-between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Hansen is a life-long resident of Craig, Alaska, and owner of DJ's Alaska Adventure Rentals. In this episode we talk about growing up on Prince of Wales Island, coaching basketball, the importance of a tight-knit community and how economic opportunities have changed since we were in high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Alderman is co-owner (along with his wife) of Screaming Eagle Archery in Wasilla and Fairbanks. In this episode we talk about what you need to get started in archery, upgrades, and details about hunting moose with a bow. We also discuss caribou archery hunts and the need to be able to mentally adjust to Plans C-Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Lehr is co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos lifestyle brand and is the friend everyone needs. He's a doer who pushes himself and encourages others, but not in a cheesy or Ponzi-scheme sort of way. In this episode we talk about trying new things, taking risks and staying honest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first Father's Day without Dad was a tough one, but they get easier over the years. In this episode I talk about my first year without him and how things have changed since he passed in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emory Wanger is an outdoor writer, blogger and photographer. In this episode we talk about writing about about the right mindset for backpacking, helping others and our favorite gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Jackson is the owner of Bare Boat Alaska. He has been a commercial fisherman, charter fisherman, teacher, entrepreneur and now rents boats and his maintains his rental cabin. In this episode we talk about the beauty of Alaska on your own terms and what's changed in all his years as a resident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kody Malouf is a product of Ketchikan through and through. He is finishing college at Northern Arizona University. In this episode we talk about growing up in the tourism business, the good and bad of growing up in a small town on an island in Southeast Alaska and pursuing a journalism career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Roberts is editor of Bonefish & Tarpon Journal and is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. In this episode we talk about sight fishing for redfish, tarpon and bonefish. We also get into the need to think about sustainability, responsibility and the inability for anglers and hunters to be on the sidelines as political and environmental issues become...

I don't trust canoes. Well, I don't trust myself in canoes. Will Collins trusts himself enough to have canoed the Yukon, Grand Canyon and Mississippi. In this episode I talk with him about canoeing, adventuring, his podcast and the the best part of long trips down big rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was spawned by an email from a visitor to our website. There were questions about sustainability, salmon populations, small town BS, and general health. So Abby and I answer the questions and attempt to provide a little more context to living in Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Brooks is founder of Argali, a small (but expanding), deliberate company that makes game bags, knives, belts and now tents. In this episode we talk about diligence and patience when creating products, sunk costs, taking risks, whether or not modern hunters are too caught up with needless suffering and what hunting icons would think of our modern technology. Make sure to check out the latest f...

Trent Fisher is co-founder of Born and Raised Outdoors. In this episode we talk about going all-in on an entrepreneurial endeavor, avoiding pitfalls, making the math work, mentoring, why creators should help other creators rather than see them as competition and of course, elk and bear hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys over at Alaska Wild Project are celebrating one year as a podcast, so I had them on to talk about what they've learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Brandon Purcell previews Stone Glacier's film "Tide Swing" which drops April 20. We talk about hunting in Alaska, expectations, preparation, the guide life and of course black bear hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices