The Northern Hunter Podcast

Predator Calling in Alaska with Chris Perez

More exciting news this week, we announce two more great sponsors, https://hammerbullets.com/ and https://weatherby.com/. We start off with why we like Weatherby Rifles and Hammer Bullets, not just the products but the companies and their standards. Follow Chris on Instagram @Apex_AlaskaWe talk with Chris about his experience hunting predators in Alaska, Including:His start in hunting and what got him into predator hunting,How the season has been,Lessons he has learned,Cartridges of choice for predators,Time and tactics that have been the most successful for him,Recommended gear for stands,and Advice for new guys who are just getting started. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Also brought to you by Yukon River Knives, High quality knives from a missions oriented company: https://www.yukonriverknives.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. For your next high quality and American made rifle take a look at the Weatherby Mark 5 line up: https://weatherby.com/Go check out Hammer Bullets, CNC lathed bullets that do what they were designed to 100% of the time: https://hammerbullets.com/.For scents that bring bears from miles around check out: https://www.baitem907.com/ Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Never Miss a Hunt: How to Plan, Prioritize, and Prepare

Starting out this week we have some exciting news. Two more companies have partnered with us www.baitem907.com and www.yukonriverknives.comWe talk about why we like these companies, and the reasons we are excited to work with them. This weeks main topic is planning and preparing, we cover:Using a CalendarThings we have forgotten in our past season prepPrioritizing Alaska HuntsPrepping your gearPrepping your TransportPrepping you and getting in shape for AlaskaAnd a lot more. The Fairbanks AC Game & Trap Subcommittee meeting is on April 6th, starting at 6PM to discuss support for proposed regulation changes. To submit your proposals go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=209919 Meetings are open to the public and attendance is available both in person or online.This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Also brought to you by Yukon River Knives, High quality knives from a missions oriented company: https://www.yukonriverknives.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. For the scents that bring bears from miles around check out: https://www.baitem907.com/ Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Alaskan Bowhunting with Brad Ivey

This week we have the second guest ever on the podcast. Brad Ivey has a lot of bowhunting experience both in the lower 48 and Alaska. We talk about his background and beginnings in Archery,His first hunt in Alaska and what he learned,A good summary of his hunts and critters taken in Alaska,Bowhunting Gear and Ethics,Beginner bowhunter recommendations.This Episode is packed with many stories of critters taken with bow and arrow as well as some tactics and funny stories along the way.This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Great Common Cartridges for Hunting Alaska

Corrections to Announcements:In this episode we covered several upcoming events and processes. The dates mentioned are amended as follows: Trappers Fling fundraising banquet is on March 18th starting at 5:30 PM. Buy your tickets at https://www.alaskatrappers.org/ (https://www.alaskatrappers.org/)The Fairbanks AC Game & Trap Subcommittee meeting is on March 29th, starting at 6PM to discuss support for proposed regulation changes. To submit your proposals go to https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=209919 Meetings are open to the public and attendance is available both in person or online. James also brings some new info on the the project to re-introduce wood bison to areas of Alaska. Our main topic is covering common use cartridges used for hunting in Alaska:Non-Magnums - .308, 30-06, 30-30, 7mm-08, .270, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243, 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm ARC. Magnums - 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, variations of .284 and .30 caliber magnums.Performance comparisons and thoughts on application for the capability of your cartridge. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Listener Questions Answered 3.0 (Bear Defense, Moose & Caribou Hunt, Bears at Baits)

In this weeks episode of the Northern Hunter Dalton starts off with some words about how we tend to treat our fellow hunters then we finish answering listener questions from last week. What to bring for bear defense while deer hunting on Kodiak.Hunting Moose and Caribou in the fall. Bears behavior at baits. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Listener Questions Answered 2.0 (Bullet Types, Ambler Road, and Hunting Feral Cows)

In this weeks episode of the Northern Hunter we start off with some interesting news of the canine kind around Fairbanks and cover our bases with housekeeping about the regs from episode 15. We then delve into some of your questions: Our recommended bullet types for 500yds+ out of a 7mm Rem mag. Our opinions on the Ambler Road project south of the Brooks range.Feral Cow hunting in Alaska. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

How to Hunt Alaska: Detailed Bear Identification and Hunt Restrictions

In episode fifteen we start with some interesting information about wolves eating otters in southeast Alaska. In our third installment of How to Hunt Alaska:Bear Identification between SpeciesBlack/Grizzly/Brown Bear Gender IdentificationWays to Hunt Bears In AlaskaMethods of TakeAnd we cover more specifics on what you are not aloud to do while hunting in Alaska. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

How to Hunt Alaska: Identifying Legal Horns, Antlers, and Gender by Species

This week is continuing deeper into Alaska's hunting regulations. This time we talk about how not to harvest the wrong critter. Starting out with an interesting story about remains found from the time before cell phones and sat to sat communication. Then to Horns, Antlers, and all that. Moose: what is spike/fork 50, brow tine restrictions, estimating antler size, properly identifying brow tines, and more on Moe's sub-legal bull. Sheep: what is full curl, what are lamb tips, aging sheep by rings is only for the experts, identifying a legal full curl ram.Caribou: differences between male/female, resident vs. non-resident tags and opportunities.Goats: again differences in male/female, location restrictions, and a small amount of insight into Mountain Goat management. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

How to Hunt Alaska: AK Game Management Unit Breakdown

Today we start with a bit of housekeeping. A bit about Moe's electric lighter, and we respond to some messages about some previous episodes. The main bulk of this episode is targeted at understanding Alaska's Hunting Unit system and we go a bit in depth on how to understand the regulations and tag system in Alaska. We also talk about a new set of custom rifles that will be up for bids at SCI's annual convention later this month. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/

Essential Items for Survival in the Backcountry

This week we bring together our thoughts on must have items for any hunt. We cover:Tarps,Fire Starting,First Aide,The Essential Paper,Knives, Headlamps,Battery Packs, In-Reach, and a lot more. This Podcast is brought to you by stHealthy Hunter, Check out their awesome gear and supplements at: https://sthealthyhunter.com/ Use Code: thenorthernhunter for a discount at checkout. Find more information about us, as well as great articles at https://thenorthernhunter.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthernhunterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.northern.hunter/