The Northern Hunter Podcast

Listener Q&A (Ethics, Equipment & Limited Access)

With spring season in full swing, we sit down to bring you updates on our own adventures and catch up on some listener questions submitted during the spring break up. Today’s discussion includes:Bear baiting updatesAbandoned trap lines and ethics Unit 20 grizzly surveyNew clothing linesOptic innovationsHunting without motor accessTo 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

Backcountry Mechanic

While Dalton is still in the feild guiding, James and Moe get together to talk about ATV's. Specificaly about getting stuck, breaking down, and some tips to help you in those situations. Today’s discussion includes:- What to check on your wheeler before the season- What to keep on your machine to be prepared - Dealing with trail conditions in each season- Riding low country vs. high country- Stories of breaking down in the booniesTo 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

Brian Call - Life is Gritty

Brian Call is a tough man that chases high adventure, and produces some of the best hunting films in the industry. In this episode he shares where his strength comes from, how he got his start in outdoor films and provides insight to the mindset a hunter should have both in the field and at home. Today’s discussion includes:The start of Gritty FilmsFinding life’s real priorities Turning trauma into triumphSome men can, some men can’t Facing adversity with strengthThe epidemic of weaknessTo 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

Hunting the Bear Bait

In this final episode of the bear bait instructional series, we talk about how to hunt the bait you’ve worked so hard to set up. Discipline and patience are key components to successful baiting! Today’s discussion includes:Letting the bait “cook”When to check & refresh baitsPatterning bear habits How long to sitImportant gear to bringGuns for bear baiting To 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

Spring Bear: Setting up Your Bait (Part 2)

Continuing the discussion on setting up your bear bait, today’s episode dives deep into how to get the bears to your bait once you’ve dialed in your location and set up. Strategy, quality products, and timing all play a role in this style of hunt! Today’s discussion includes:Load development updatesWhat to feed the bearsFryer’s grease & food additivesSweet vs. StinkyLures & attractants we likeHow to use luresTo 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

Spring Bear: Setting Up Your Bait (Part 1)

Today we kick off the show with a couple of listener questions about bear defense before continue the discussion about bear baiting. We take an in depth view on how to set up your bait and the strategies and equipment to have in place at time of set up. Today’s discussion includes:Bear defense pistols & rifle loadsTree stands & platform standsGround blind set up & strategyImportance of good trail camsCamera set up & anglesBait registration regulationsTo 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

Spot and Stalk Bear Hunting with Brian Call

We had the great pleasure of speaking with Brian Call from Gritty Films and the Gritty Podcast about his adventures in bear hunting all over the country! Brian Call is an avid hunter, film maker, and podcast host who showcases the world of hunting, the outdoors and all things gritty. To explore his content check out his YouTube channel at @BrianCallGrittyAnd be sure to follow his instagram at @Brian_CallToday’s discussion includes: ⁃ His start in bear hunting ⁃ Locating bears in the backcountry ⁃ Understanding spring bears ⁃ Gear and tactics he uses ⁃ Importance of physical fitness ⁃ Specific applications for AlaskaTo 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

Spring Bear: How to Choose a Successful Bait Site

This episode is all about picking the best site for your bear bait this spring! We cover everything you need to know to feel confident in your ability to locate areas with good bear density, scent travel and if you do it right, less competition! Points of todays discussion include:- Locating good bear habitat - Understanding wind currents - Scent dispersion and direction- Areas with low hunting pressure- E-scouting your next bait site- Ways of accessing your bait- Features to look at when setting upTo 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

Ryan Lampers - Extreme Backcountry Hunter

In this episode we had the privilege to sit down and have our founding sponsor Ryan Lampers on the show to talk about his company StHealthy Hunter/StHealthy Nutrition. Also discussed are his background into the outdoors and his vast experience in the mountains hunting remote landscapes for elusive species around North America and even New Zealand. Topics covered in this episode include: The inspiration and beginning of StHealthy Hunter/Nutrition. Ryan's background guiding fishing in Alaska and Kamchatka. The perils of elite-ism in the hunting community. Start in solo hunting. Tipis in the backcountry. Weatherby Rifles and the .338 RPM. Hunting with Llamas and taking kids on a backcountry bear hunt. To 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

Spring Bear: The Hunter’s Mindset Around Bears

This episode starts with some important updates for hunters and anglers heading out into the field. We discuss salmon fishing emergency orders and hunting regulation changes for the 2023 season, as well as website announcements.
 
 
We cover the reasons for salmon and sheep population declines, including some predation issues you may not have heard of. Discussions on wolf and bear density vs. moose in the state and why predator management is so important.
 
 
 
Our main topic focuses on factors to consider going into the spring bear season such as:
 
what bear baiting is and why it’s important
 
 
Understanding bear behavior and body language (grizzly and black bear)
 
 
How to prepare yourself mentally for the bear bait
 
 
How to handle close encounters with Alaskas dangerous game animals
 
 
Sharpening your senses in brushy country
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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