The Northern Hunter Podcast
Official podcast of The Northern Hunter. Founded on the belief that success in Alaska’s vast wilderness is attainable for anyone with the right know-how and grit. Host James Paine dives deep into discussions with co-hosts and expert guests about ballistics/shooting, hunting, fishing, trapping, and all things outdoors in Alaska!
Episodes
Friend of the show and lifelong fish advocate, Gale Vick returns to the podcast introducing Olivia Irwin, who is running for nomination to the Alaska Board of Fish. In this episode, we talk about Olivia’s background, cultural impacts of subsistence shutdowns, and what can be done to save Alaska’s wild salmon.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Getting into conservation
- The issues salmon face in Alaska’s waters and beyond
- Fish ca...
James, Chris and Carl get together this week to catch up on how the winter season has gone, getting ready for spring, and recapping tales of river adventures as a bit of spring fever is setting in!
Today’s discussion includes:
- Final days for the traplines
- Burbot setlines
- Boating mishaps
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This week James sits down with his wife, Madeline, to talk about their approach to hunting as a couple, chasing a modern life in the wilderness, and appreciating everything Alaska has to offer for a subsistence way of life.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Hunting and gathering as a family
- Instagram vs Reality of outdoor living
- Taking advantage of opportunities
- Our tips for running a game-cooking kitchen
After many requests the guys give a full breakdown of what gear to bring when predator hunting in Alaska. From what’s in your bag, to what’s in your truck, and how to avoid learning lessons the hard way that could send you home early.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Comforts and necessities
- Gear for going farther
- Being prepared for anything
- How to stay out longer
James and Chris tackle the much-requested topic of protecting and optimizing your semi-auto platforms for use in Alaska's arctic conditions. Also teasing part two of the recording coming out next week!
Today’s discussion includes:
- Components at any budget
- Protection from snow/debris
- Gas blocks & buffer kits
- Frozen BCGs
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James and Chris chat about new additions to the calling arsenal, some foreshadowed plans for bear season this spring, as well as the features and benefits of different game call models by Foxpro to help figure out which ones best for you.
Today’s discussion includes:
- New rifle builds
- Big bore ARs for bear baiting
- Importance of call sounds
- Foxpro models from budget to ballin’
James and Chris made it through a busy holiday season and link up to talk about travel in the lower 48, new equipment for this year’s pursuits and a recap on their first calling session of the new year.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Its good to be home
- New boots & other gear
- Call sequences & concealment
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Continuing the conversation from last week with James, the Alaska-Africa crew and Devan De Lange, listen in for even more stories and a deep dive into the weapons and hunting styles for international hunters.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Wing shooting in SA & AK
- Biltong, buffalo & leopards
- Hunting methods & getting lost
- Cartridge & bullet selection
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James sits down with the Fairbanks crew from this years South African safari, along with Winterberg Safaris owner/operator Devan De Lange. Answering more questions, telling stories from around the globe and diving into more gear, methods, and opportunities.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Hunting in the UK
- Gear needed for the safari
- Fishing around the world
- Gators, groupers & barracuda
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This week James and Chris talk about some recent local news, funny stories, exciting new builds, and plans for the coming months. Thank you to all our listeners and we hope you have a very merry Christmas!
Today’s discussion includes:
- Common sense and trappers rights
- An involuntary dogsled ride
- Predator rifle builds
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Chris is back from a wild trip to Kodiak Island, where he pursued one of Alaska’s best-tasting game species: blacktail deer. He and James discuss the story, methods, and gear he used as well as the many lessons learned from a unique approach to deer hunting.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Late season opportunities
- Contending with coastal weather
- Getting away from the crowds
- Gear selection and how to prepare
James and Chris tackle the much-requested topic of bullet selection, calibers and the difference between varmint rounds and fur friendly rounds. Covering real life Alaskan experiences and exploring what works, what doesn’t, and what to focus on to get in the game.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Speed kills… a little too good
- Rimfire vs centerfire vs shotgun
- Varmint bullets, standard hunting, FMJs
- Shot placement fact or ficti...
Devan De Lange, owner/operator of Winterberg Safaris in South Africa joins the show today along with Shaun Porter of Global Outdoors. Devan was the host of James and Shaun's trip this last January and breaks down just how much opportunity there is in SA for hunters, anglers and photo tourists alike.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Traveling abroad with firearms
- Plains game and bird hunting
- Saltwater and freshwater fishing
- Da...
James sits with show sponsor Troy Sessions to talk about the release of his new book “Invented For Success”. Troy’s passion for hunting and the outdoors is what led to his innovative creations and he’s tearing down the curtains so that you can too! He goes into details about entrepreneurship, product development, and how to turn a vision into a reality!
Today’s discussion includes:
- 60 Inch Club 2024 season
- Developing a new...
Maxwell returns to the show after a long season of chasing waterfowl in Alaska, boasting an impressive 40 day active season and two exceptionally rare recoveries in the field!
Today’s discussion includes:
- From feathers to furbearers
- 2024 waterfowl guiding season
- Exploring new horizons
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James and Chris sit down with Richard Henderson, lifelong outdoorsman, and 12th member of the Alaska Trappers Association! He shares his many stories about hunting, trapping and a life lived in the wild!
Today’s discussion includes:
- Alaska before the pipeline
- Super cubs and 70” moose
- Polar bear hunting in Barrow
- Trapping across the interior
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James and Chris sit down to cover the basics of snaring and Chris drops a different way to make and set snares to be the most efficient in the field.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Interior Alaska trapping season is here!
- When and where to set
- Public land usage and ethics
- Building and seasoning snares
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Marcel Powell joins James and Chris in the studio this week to share wild stories of a life spent in the professional hunting world; from growing up in New Zealand, to guiding in Africa, Europe, Mexico and the arctic landscapes of Canada and Alaska.
Today's discussion includes:
- Living the outdoors life
- Hunting & guiding around the world
- Becoming a better outdoorsman
- Ballistics & Hammer Bullets
With Alaskan winter rapidly taking over, James and Chris sit down to chat about gear, tactics and some pro-tips and tricks for getting out predator hunting.
Todays discussion includes:
- Fall has official ended
- Prime fur & prime hunting
- Rifle setups & shooting
- Gear that wont break the bank
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James sits down with Harrison Gottshling this week to chat about his life growing up in Fairbanks, getting into trapping and sheep hunting, and his involvement with the Alaska Trappers Association.
Todays discussion includes:
- Hunting & fishing in Alaska
- Sheep hunting film
- The Alaska Trappers Association
- Trapping lessons, ethics, & gear
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