The Northern Hunter Podcast

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 Northern Hunter Media check out our websit...

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 size for different game To keep up with all content...

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 The future of Yukon River subsistence To keep...

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 with all content from The Northern Hunter Media ch...

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 process Grab your tickets for the Full Draw Fi...

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 Cerakoting and customized builds Find Rya...

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 baiting season Building the outdoor community Dipnett...

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 maintenance Boats, wheelers and snow machines

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 & mounting styles Find Tim and all his work a...

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 Saltwater gill netting To keep up with all content...

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 The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: t...

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 socials Facebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram: @the....

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 The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: t...

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 Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And...

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 baits Dangerous encounters and wild tales To purchase...

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 Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernh...

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 content from The Northern Hunter Media check out ou...

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 Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthe...

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 lessons learned from this hunt.

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 Tyler and A-team outfitting online ateamoutf...

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 The Northern Hunter Media check out our websit...

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 check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And foll...

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 socials Facebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram: @...

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 content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our...