On Step Alaska

Kyle Wilkinson (Young Guides Podcast) and I talk about hunting and fly fishing films, 'slams', attitudes and epic trips vs. the hometown favorite.    

Chris Alderman is back to talk more about archery in Alaska. He and his wife own Screaming Eagle Archery in Wasilla and Fairbanks. We talk about bow technology, set ups, "tested in Alaska" vs. owned by an Alaskan, recent snow storms, moose, marketing in the industry and the best gear for hunts.    

Ryan John and I recap our caribou hunt on the North Slope. We talk expectations, tundra, out-of-state-hunters, and common sense safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Denning is a co-owner of Rokslide, the comprehensive hunting website. In this episode we talk about the purpose of Rokslide, filling the needs of hunters, the current state of hunting, turning non-hunters into pro-hunters rather than anti-hunters, the value of conservation groups like RMEF and even a little fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Smith is known in the social media world as AlaskaOutDoorGirl. In this episode we talk about skiing, fishing, the dating scene in Alaska, coping with winter, growing your community and how long we'd last on Alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ketchikan High School graduate and entrepreneur Isaiah Navales and I talk about lessons from commercial fishing, favorite ways to eat fish, the value in leaving home and coming back on your own terms, basketball memories and the strength of Alaskan communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I update the progress of my upcoming book Beyond the Hunt. I give a synopsis of the publishing process, the book itself and just how much work goes into it. Since I am in the last edits and we are also busy with finishing the house (in addition to our full time jobs), I'm going to be publishing the Top 4 episodes of 2022 to finish off the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Harrison Gottschling and I are firm advocates for hunters making hunts happen and outdoor entrepreneurs helping others by providing valuable insight for those looking for new experiences. In this episode, we discuss the potential unintended consequences of such valuable resources being so readily available, not to advocate against them, but as a way of thinking through potential pitfalls in order...

In this solo episode I recap my last hunt of the season and what I believe it was that made the difference. I have been hunting a high-traffic, close to town area and had to figure out a way to put myself in a position to have success since there was sign, rubs and a few bucks every few days on my game cameras. Saturday it came together and I took my second blacktail of the season on the second to...

Hoonah resident Casey McConnell and I talk about gear, terrain differences between the Brooks Range and Southeast Alaska, judging sheep, hunting blacktail, Wyoming elk and hunting pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paisley Wortman and Tyler Bennett recap their Oregon elk success. Paisley grew up in Craig, Alaska, and her bull was her first with her bow. Tyler is a resident of Oregon and has been hunting elk since he was young. In this episode we break down the hunt and discuss lessons learned, the value of persistence, taking good shots and the importance of practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Abby and I recap the successful hunt on Saturday. We talk about getting to less pressured locations, Plan A vs. Plan B, Western hunting vs. Alaska hunting, terrain and tips for people looking to DIY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skagway resident Adam Smith and I discuss hunting mountain goats in Southeast Alaska, proposals to prevent population decline, blowing up spots, social media use and sewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris Millgate is CEO of Tight Line Media, author of My Place Among Men, My Place Among Fish and was nominated for an Emmy for her film about the 850-mile salmon migration from the ocean to Idaho. In this episode we talk about her path from shyness to successful storyteller, the difference between uncomfortable and unsafe, overcoming challenges and the editing process. Learn more about your ad choi...

Jayleen Bydlon is the owner of Jayleen's Alaska which provides private whale watching tours in Juneau, Alaska. Jayleen is a lifelong resident of Juneau and started the business when she was 22-years old. In this episode we talk about business models, marketing, the tourism industry, whale attitudes and how to make it through winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaden Bales is back to talk about his newest entrepreneurial endeavor and recap his hunting season so far. We talk about helping people make the most out of opportunities, mindset on familiar and new hunts and hunting with our significant others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby and I talk about the upcoming Sitka blacktail deer rut season. We discuss tactics, observations, contradictions, when to call, having confidence and being patient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska Wild Project's Daniel Buitrago and I discuss dialing in hunts, moose floats, caribou herd shifts, collecting sheds and mentoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abby and I recap the weekend mountain goat hunt. We discuss hunting mentalities, favorite foods, mentors and impressionable hunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Abernathey is the man behind the Destination Elk camera. Fresh off filming Corey Jacobsen and Donnie Drake's elk hunt in Alaska, John and I talk angles, gear, editing, software and tips for filming hunts. We discuss GoPro audio, DSLRs, filming in the rain, and what happens when Corey goes into predator mode. This episode originally aired last September, but it's one of the most popular and si...

From the crow's nest in Larry Jackson's Ketchikan cabin, we talk about the evolution/history of charter fishing, technology, methods, coho and king salmon populations, boats and the time a boat he was on capsized.  

Alaska Wild Project's Brandon Fifield is back to talk about his latest sheep trip and upcoming moose hunt. We discuss sacrificing hunt time to help others, mindset going into difficult hunts, tantrums, minimalist mountain hunts vs. heavy gear low elevation hunts and how ranking hunts is impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Abby and I recap her first ever Sitka blacktail deer success. We discuss hunting pressure, ethics, hunting in the heat and food cravings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan John and I recap our caribou hunt on the North Slope. We talk expectations, tundra, out-of-state-hunters, and common sense safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Collins is back to recap his 8-day canoe trip on a Canadian section of the Yukon River. We talk about logistics, hospitality, mindset and pairing literature with adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices