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!
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
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
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Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
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HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
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60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
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BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
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WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
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Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
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 fiction
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
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
Dangerous game and cull hunts
Contact Devan and Winterberg Safaris for questions and direct booking:
www.winterbergsafaris.com
devan@winterbergsafaris.com
Also follow on Facebook and Instagram!
Shaun Porter on IG: @shaunp_907
Global Outdoors Booking: info@global-outdoors.com
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
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 product
How to find manufacturers
Innovations change lives
Troy's new book, gear and DIY hunt planners:
https://60inchclub.com/
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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
Satellite imagery app:
https://services.sentinel-hub.com
Calculate your Max Point Blank Range at:
https://shooterscalculator.com/point-blank-range
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
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
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
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
To keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com
And follow our socials
Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthernhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/the.northern.hunter
Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
HAMMER BULLETS @hammerbullets
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!
hammerbullets.com
60 INCH CLUB @60inchclub
Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska!
60inchclub.com
BAIT’EM 907 @baitem907
Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants, moose and trapping lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere!
baitem907.com
WEATHERBY @weatherby
Shop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!
weatherby.com
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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 lifeHunting & guiding around the worldBecoming a better outdoorsmanBallistics & Hammer BulletsTo keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socialsFacebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram: @the.northern.hunter Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!BROUGHT TO YOU BY:STHEALTHY HUNTERGet a discount on their awesome hunting gear and health supplements by using our code THENORTHERNHUNTER at checkout! sthealthyhunter.com HAMMER BULLETSUse code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!Hammerbullets.com 60 INCH CLUB Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska! 60inchclub.com BAIT’EM 907Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants and scent lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere! Baitem907.com WEATHERBYShop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!Weatherby.com
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
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 endedPrime fur & prime huntingRifle setups & shootingGear that wont break the bankTo keep up with all content from The Northern Hunter Media check out our website: thenorthernhunter.com And follow our socialsFacebook: @thenorthernhunter Instagram: @the.northern.hunter Contact us on our website, socials, or by email at info@thenorthernhunter.com with any and all questions about hunting in Alaska to get featured in a future episode!BROUGHT TO YOU BY:STHEALTHY HUNTERGet a discount on their awesome hunting gear and health supplements by using our code THENORTHERNHUNTER at checkout! sthealthyhunter.com HAMMER BULLETSUse code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off and drop the Hammer on your next hunt! Made in America and CNC lathed, these bullets are extremely accurate, deadly and reliable!Hammerbullets.com 60 INCH CLUB Use code: THENORTHERNHUNTER for 10% off all services and products offered on their website. Gain access to over 30 years of moose & caribou hunting experience to amplify your DIY hunt in Alaska! 60inchclub.com BAIT’EM 907Use code: TNHP at checkout for 10% off on their massive selection of bear attractants and scent lures! Manufactured right here in Alaska but ships everywhere! Baitem907.com WEATHERBYShop the Weatherby Mark V line up for the finest quality hunting rifles on the market! Designed and manufactured in the USA!Weatherby.com
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
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 AlaskaSheep hunting filmThe Alaska Trappers AssociationTrapping lessons, ethics, & gear