Tundra Talk Podcast

Tyler Freel•tundratalkak.com

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The podcast on hunting, fishing, and trapping in Alaska, with an Alaskan perspective

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Episodes

Episode 7: Guiding to Live the Dream

In this episode, my guest is Mark Rowenhorst. Mark hasn't lived here as long as many, but had the dream of moving to Alaska, and has used guiding to both facilitate that dream, and accelerate his learning curve. Because of that, he has experience beyond his years here. We talk about how he came up here and what it was like starting out as a packer and moving on to being a licensed assistant guide, and how that is a very realistic option for folks who have always dreamed of living and hunting in ...

Mar 03, 2018•1 hr 12 min

Episode 6: Trapping from a Greenhorn’s Perspective

In this episode, Frank Schultz and I talk trapping. Frank is brand new to trapping this year, and it was great to hear his perspective on it. He is a very accomplished hunter, but trapping has opened up a whole new world for him, and he's done pretty well for himself so far. We talk a bit about some of the general perception and realities of trapping, albeit, not very eloquently, as well as what Frank has learned through this experience, and how any outdoorsperson can increase their knowledge of...

Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min

Episode 5: The “Houdini” Ram, High-Speed-Come-Aparts, and “Roughing It”

In this episode, I link up with my good buddy Steve Hallenbeck. Steve is one of the most experienced sheep hunters I know, and have had the good fortune to hunt with, as well as a builder of some awesome custom mountain rifles. We look back at "Houdini," probably the most memorable ram in all our years of hunting together, and he was truly the big one that got away...several times. We had several opportunities to kill him, but he always managed to give us the slip. We also talk about a couple of...

Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min

Episode 4: Muzzleloader Moose, Wolverines, and Archery Dall Sheep

Hey everyone, in this episode, I'm talking with Matt Herkstroeter, another buddy and long-time Fairbanks resident. This is a long one, but it really just barely scratches the surface of Matt's experiences here in Alaska. We talk about dreams that have come true, what might have been, and being "sheep crazy." Matt is another one of those humble guys that has the experiences that most don't acquire in their lifetime. Re-visiting just one of those experiences in it's entirety is daunting, but we go...

Feb 24, 2018•2 hr 31 min

Episode 3: Bear Attacks and the Alaska Permit Draws

In this episode, I sit down with another good friend of mine, Jon Shurtz. Jon, like myself, is a transplant to Alaska, who now has quite a few years and experiences under his belt. Jon tells about bear attacks, dipnetting and exploring on the Copper River, and some sheep and goat hunting. We also give our initial reactions to the Alaska Draw Permit results being released, and the Facebook mayhem that ensues annually. Sit back and Enjoy! Questions, comments, grievances, or something you would lik...

Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 2 min

Episode 2: Guiding Stories

On this episode, I once again sit down with my buddy Frank Schultz, to talk about some of the things we have seen and experienced while guiding hunters in Alaska. If you spend much time guiding hunters, you will see the entire spectrum of types of hunters out there. Some will become lifelong friends, and others will leave you baffled and bewildered. Enjoy. Questions, comments, or things you'd like to hear about? Send an email to podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler Freel

Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 33 min

Episode 1: Alaska is a Different Place

Welcome to Tundra Talk! In this pilot episode, I sit down with my good friend Frank Schultz and discuss some of the dynamics of how Alaska is different than any other place, and why we love it. Alaska is a unique melting pot of people who are drawn here, and as far as the United States goes, it truly is The Last Frontier. I have been a contributing writer for Outdoor Life magazine for the past 7 years, and have been living and hunting in Alaska for 16 years. I want this podcast to inform and ent...

Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 9 min

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