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On Step Alaska

On Step Alaskaonstepalaska.podbean.com
This Alaska-based podcast goes into depth about life in the 49th state. It covers hunting, fishing, conservation, filmmaking, photography, entrepreneurship, education and more. www.onstepalaska.com

Episodes

Episode 362 - Caribou recap

Ryan, Abby and I recap last week's caribou hunt. We tell the story, talk gear, weather, caribou habits, hunting pace, adhering to shooting caps and shuttling meat. Purchase my latest book Beyond the Hunt at OnStepAlaska.com or on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202351 min

Episode 361 - Caribou preview

Abby, Ryan and I talk food, calories per ounce, gear, weather and field judging caribou as we preview the caribou hunt we will be on when this episode releases. Purchase my latest book Beyond the Hunt at OnStepAlaska.com or on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202355 min

Episode 360 - Mountain goat madness

Abby and I recap the mountain goat hunt I was sure would end in failure. We discuss the downs of the alpine season, impacts of weather, goat and deer habitat overlap, fog, stalks, frustration and the rugged nature of mountain goats. Purchase my latest book Beyond the Hunt at OnStepAlaska.com or on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202345 min

Episode 359.5 - Blacktail recap: ”When we go back...”

Ketchikan residents Jake Rodgers and Ryan John recap their memorably miserable pack out after taking two big blacktail bucks in mid-August. We discuss best time of day to find bucks, how Jake keeps finding big bucks, the willingness to return to brutal areas and hitting weather windows. .5 episodes are bonus Thursday episodes meant to keep the release closer to the event and provide a better sense of time. For more about hunting, the hunting industry and content creation, my latest book Beyond t...

Aug 31, 202351 min

Episode 359 - Blacktail recap and sheep preview

Casey McConnell and I recap the first weeks of blacktail season and preview his sheep hunt. We discuss deer tactics, gear and how they are similar and dissimilar in a sheep hunting program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 20231 hr 6 min

Episode 358 - Hunting approval in decline?

In this episode, Andrew McKean and I discuss a survey that found worrisome trends regarding public approval of hunting. We also discuss mentorship, influence and how a shift in hunting terminology from "trophy hunting" to "organic meat procurement" has not really had the expected effect on public approval. McKean is the hunting and conservation editor at Outdoor Life. His article about the survey is available at Outdoorlife.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 22, 202348 min

Episode 357 - Degrees of failure

After a week of rain, it was so nice to see the mountains again and I tore off up one to hunt. It was a short weather window but I had a few chances. In this episode I recap two encounters with bucks and some simple things that help me cope when hunts turn miserable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 202319 min

Episode 356 - All things archery with Brian Barney

Brian Barney is the host of Eastmans' Elevated and the co-host of Life of a Bowhunter. In this episode we talk about breaking in bows, practice, pairing arrows, learning from mistakes, hunting a variety of species and the importance of a productive mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 202346 min

Episode 355 - Deer preview with Danny Lehr

Danny Lehr is co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos a weightlifting/coffee lifestyle brand. In this episode we preview his first ever deer hunt. Danny and I have been friends since we taught high school together in California before I moved back to Alaska. This is his fourth trip to Alaska, but first hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 354 - Inspiration, growth and hunting film scores

Luke Dusenbury is an outdoor filmmaker who has worked with GoHunt, Leupold and others. In this episode we talk about the importance of growth, seeds of inspiration, music selection and how he almost became a teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202342 min

Episode 353 - Blacktail deer with the Linne brothers

Ketchikan high school graduates Brayden (2019) and Degan (2022) Linne talk about growing up in Ketchikan, their first deer hunts, tennis shoes in the alpine, upgrading packs, figuring out deer habitat and habits, missed opportunities and shooting big bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 202358 min

Episode 352 - Caribou preview

Ryan John and I do an initial preview of our caribou hunt this September. We talk gear, expectations, weight, hot tents, picking up other tags (moose and sheep) just incase and me attempting my first hunting film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20231 hr 2 min

Episode 351 - Deer scouting

Abby and I talk about our gear fixes, needs and considerations as we recap our first deer scouting trip of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 202330 min

Episode 350 - Hunting opportunities, mindset and sheep

Harrison Gottschling and I talk about hunt opportunities in Alaska, talking to biologists, hunting mindset, building homes and preview his sheep hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202352 min

Episode 349 - Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley and Denali recap

Abby and I talk about the food, camping and fishing during our trip to Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley/Denali last week. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the book release party at Double Shovel Cider Co. in Anchorage and to Double Shovel for hosting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202344 min

Episode 348 - Deer, hypothermia and pressure

Nathan Endicott is back to talk about muskegs, habitat, habits, hypothermia, making films, adjusting to hunting pressure, hunting new spots and how he defines his contribution to the hunting creative community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20231 hr 1 min

Episode 347 - Summer bod shape

In this solo episode I talk about the physically and mentally demanding nature of summers in Alaska. I also talk about my fishing history with my brother, how his career in the military has necessitated sacrifice on his part and that of his wife, and getting to the point when you start appreciating family, health and experiences more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202317 min

Episode 346 - Southeast Alaska trout and salmon

Juneau resident Matt Boline and I talk about trout, salmon, steelhead, fly fishing and the importance of habitat to ensure Alaska doesn't suffer the same fate as many once-legendary coastal rivers of the Lower 48. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202341 min

Episode 345 - Spring bear tips

In this solo episode I talk about scouting tidal flats, anchoring logistics, gauging tides and gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202328 min

Episode 344 - Building, bears and Belize

Harrison Gottschling and I talk about manifesting dreams, building homes, spring black bear, internet trolls and fishing in Belize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 202357 min

Episode 343 - The Hunter’s Quest

Hunter McWaters grew up hunting back east but it wasn't until he hunted Alaska a few years ago that he caught a serious western hunting bug. In this episode we talk about traveling to hunt, being guests in other states, hunter recruitment and how Alaska gets into you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 202346 min

Episode 342 - Spring steelhead

Abby and I talk about steelhead appreciation after two straight weekends of chasing them. We also talk about the potentially dire future for fish in general, valuing experiences and do a little previewing of spring black bear season which is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 202338 min

Episode 341 - Creativity and criticism

Travis Boughton is a filmmaker for Stone Glacier. His latest film Rain Likely about an Alaska caribou hunt was released last month. In this episode we talk about that hunt, but also getting started in the content industry, editing, handling criticism, growth and staying true to yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 202354 min

Episode 340 - Trawl fleet bycatch

Jon Warrenchuk is a fisheries scientist and advocate for oceanic habitat preservation. In this episode we talk about the devastating efficiency of the Pacific trawl fleet in comparison to other commercial fishing methods such as trollers and seiners. We discuss the bycatch impact on halibut, cod and Chinook salmon, what it means going forward and what we can do, if anything, at this point.

Apr 18, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 339 - Hunting and storytelling tips

Nathan Endicott hunts all across the west and has a growing YouTube presence. In this episode we talk about foundational hunting lessons, filming hunts, using manual settings on cameras, telling good stories and what's coming up next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202358 min

Episode 338 - Producing a hunting film

Argali founder Brad Brooks and I talk about producing a hunting film. Rather than just gear and shots, we dive into storytelling, style, influences, background, length authenticity and the difference between a person and a host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 202344 min

Episode 337 - Hunting and flying

Melissa Castle is back to talk about her latest adventure - earning her pilots license. In this episode we talk about aviation, flying in floatplanes for sports growing up, deer hunts, elk hunts, mountain goat hunts and floating rivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202348 min

Episode 336 - Winter, caribou and sharing spots

Fairbanks resident Harrison Gottschling and I discuss morning routines, the 40-mile caribou herd, family vacations and what constitutes oversharing as it pertains to hunting spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202330 min

Episode 335 - Fly fishing and hunting

Katie Burgert is the host of Fish Untamed, a podcast about all things fishing. In this episode we talk about fly fishing, podcasting, keeping things secret, hunting ducks and fishing styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202349 min