The Northern Hunter Podcast

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

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 To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunte...

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: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socials Faceboo...

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 big fish Ice fishing gear breakdown To keep up with...

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 success To keep up with all content from The Nort...

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 keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Me...

Having touched on the basics of reloading and load development in last week's episode, we continue the conversation into proper setup and range practices for dialing in your hunting rifle. Today’s discussion includes: Ethics of new technologies Understanding lethal range Focus on proper shooting form Reading groups and zeroing To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out ou...

James returns to bring his input on rifles and reloading as well as diving deeper into the process of loading custom ammunition! Keep in mind the processes expressed here are examples of the reloading process, but you should always do your research and be sure to use the safest practices when loading your own ammunition. Today’s discussion includes: James’ take on rifle features The perils of lazy...

With fall season wrapping up in Alaska we take a few moments to reflect on some new gear we tried out this year, gear we would like to use next year and ways to find high quality gear on a budget! Today’s discussion includes: Listener fall brown bear success! Gear reviews from 2023 New gear options for 2024 Finding the best deals To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out...

After a busy fall season the crew sits down to cover some questions submitted over the last couple of months as well as a couple success stories from Nothern Hunter listeners! Today’s discussion includes: A world class black bear! Late season antlerless moose Scent control for hunting Alaska Controlled use area hunting To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our websit...

James, Dalton and Moe get together to cover draw hunt basics, things you should know before applying, and reviewing the different methods to plan your strategy. Today’s discussion includes: Alaska draw tag details Preparation & research OnX Top Rut full review GoHunt Draw Odds To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our...

James and Mo jump in the studio for a quick episode breaking down a few of the bigger differences between hunting and trapping regulations, as well as basic etiquette to follow in the field. Today’s discussion includes: Hunting vs trapping license Method of take regulations Your rights and responsibilities Being a good neighbor To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out o...

Gary Simple Jr, First Chief of the village of Venetie and producer of the YouTube channel “Enigmatic Gwich’in”, joins us on this episode to share insights on life in rural Alaska, subsistence hunting and fishing, and preserving traditional culture in a modern world. Click the link below and subscribe to his YouTube channel to keep up with all the awesome content he puts out! www.youtube.com/@enigm...

We continue speaking with Lowell Gilliland, the founder of Wrangell Specialty Outdoor Equipment, to dive deeper into his experiences in Alaska and tell a very interesting tale of mishaps and hard work in the backcountry. Apply 10% off to the WRANGELL Captain's Duffel with the promo code "TheNorthernHunter10" at checkout! Check out Wrangellgear.com/captains-duffell to find yours! Today’s discussion...

Today James and Mo sit down with Lowell, the founder of Wrangell Specialty Outdoor Equipment. He shares his story of going from an Alaskan guide to crafting ultra tough gear built to last season after season. Apply 10% off to the WRANGELL Captain's Duffel with the promo code "TheNorthernHunter10" at checkout! Wrangellgear.com/captains-duffell Today’s discussion includes: Getting into guiding Desig...

Chris’ passion for hunting doesn’t end when the land turns cold and white, and his dedication to hunting predators has earned him some impressive success in a difficult arena. Today he breaks down tips and advice to help new hunters skip years of trial and error. Today’s discussion includes: Predator hunting in AK When and where to hunt Pro-tips for setting stands Entry level equipment breakdown T...

Chris Perez is a good friend of the show and joins us this week to talk about his experiences and successes since spring breakup. Today’s discussion includes: Spot and stalk bear Beaver hunting Ribeye in the sky Wolves on a moose hunt To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socials Facebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram...

Snow machines offer amazing access to the backcountry, but with multiple options and hefty price tags we cover the basics of machine riding and features you should know to get the right set up for your adventures. Today’s discussion includes: Different types of snow machines Trail riding vs cutting powder Tips and tricks for riding Dangerous snow conditions To keep up with all content from The Nor...

Summers are short in Alaska and winter is right around the corner. We kick this week off by talking about all the things there are to do in the Alaskan winter season and how to prepare ahead of time. Today’s discussion includes: Getting into trapping Predator hunting Sub-Arctic Ice fishing Big game opportunities To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: then...

In this episode we cover many of the popular mapping systems used by hunters in the field, understanding the tools they offer and reading terrain features with satellite imagery. Today’s discussion includes: Available mapping systems The many tools offered for hunters E-scouting doesn’t replace scouting Understanding satellite imagery To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media chec...

James and Mo sit down to give updates on week 2 of moose season and cover important information about hunting Interior Alaska bears in the fall. Today’s discussion includes: Moose season updates Bear activity cycles When & where to find fall bears Appropriate rifles for bear hunting To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And foll...

Continuing the discussion of moose hunting in Alaska, the gang covers opening weekend action, ethics and gear reviews from moose camp. Today’s discussion includes: Opening weekend breakdown Manners on public land The rifles we trust for moose Fall season clothing & tent reviews

James and the crew sit down to reminisce on the early days of moose hunting and the hard lessons learned through trial and error. Today’s discussion includes: SE Alaska wolves saved from ESA Four-wheeler use in the woods Terrain and hunt methods The floating moose

After receiving many questions about meat care following a succesful shot, the crew takes time in the week before moose opener to review the process of getting most Alaskan big game broken down, transported, and packaged. Today’s discussion includes: Reviewing Alaskas DLP laws First cuts & field dress methods Skinning for shoulder mounts Transporting & hanging meat Processing & freezer...

This week we sit down with local Fairbanks resident and hunter Jeff Day to talk about his adventures in Alaska and success taking the Boone & Crocket #6 world record moose in 2021. Jeff Day is a local Fairbanks hunter, businessman and Christian that has had many adventures in his more than two decades in the arctic. He hosts the J & J Podcast featuring faith based content and support for m...