The Northern Hunter Podcast
Hunters have existed from the beginning of time. Homo sapiens, tracking and killing their prey as their only means of survival. For us, today, it is a lifestyle of choice, born of passion. On this podcast we will explore who we are as hunters, the reasons we hunt, the thrill of the stalk, and tell the tales of our own experience. We’ll deep dive into the science of the shot, the importance of quality gear, the mindset and methods that make the hunter. Our goal is that you, in the pursuit of our shared passion, will be as prepared and educated as possible before your next adventure. Alaska is our home, and we have been blessed to hunt some of the most sought-after species’ right in our own backyard. Thanks for tuning in, we’re excited to give you a look into our experiences as Northern Hunters!
Episodes
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
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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
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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
- Dipnetting safety tips ...
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Jason Clark grew up hunting and fishing in Alaska. Today's conversation covers much of what He has learned of the outdoors in the Last Frontier.
Today's Episode Includes:
- Lessons Learned Bear Baiting
- Growing up on a Commercial fishing boat
- Moose Hunting the Interior
- Hunting Early Spring Bears on Snowmachines
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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
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