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Smell the musk before you see the antlers. That’s how Ethan knew the bull was close in a New Brunswick hellhole, wind in his face and alders shaking. What followed was a ten-yard window, a steady hold, and the kind of follow-up discipline moose hunters preach: shoot till they’re down. Then we trade thick finger bogs for long Newfoundland vistas, crossing by boat at sunrise, glassing cows stacked across the valley, and listening to a cow bawl so hard she towed a bull into a perfect 165-yard heart shot framed by brush and ocean.

We walk through the full arc of a two-province season: how twelve trail cams and salt sites narrowed the map, why September shifts bulls overnight, and how timed grunts, raking, and silence can tip a standoff. Ethan breaks down his move from a .30-06 to a 6.8 Western with 175-grain loads, the importance of sturdy scope rings and clear glass, and the practice that set his ethical range at 350 yards. The takeaway is simple and serious: confirm zero, know your dope, manage wind, and make the shot clean.

You’ll also get the parts that make moose hunting addictive: the gas station crowd around a tailgate, a tractor winch threading deadfall, Argos crawling into country that looks flat until it swallows a bull whole, and guides who light up when hunters bring knives, curiosity, and respect. We compare body size and behavior between New Brunswick and Newfoundland, talk calling cadence that pulls ears from kilometers away, and reflect on why a short, high-stakes season heightens every decision.

If you live for big game stories grounded in woodsmanship, actionable calling tips, and honest gear talk—plus a few laughs about blown eardrums and “poor man’s pudding”—you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a hunting buddy, and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify to help more folks find the show. What would you have done at ten yards in the alders? Let us know.

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Wild stories pair with careful hands as we sit down with Amber Farrall, a houndswoman, mother, and fur craftswoman living outside Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Amber takes us from spring bear bait sites to fast lion trees, explaining how she reads tracks, protects her dogs when wolves prowl, and brings her kids into the work with patience and care. The field notes are vivid—an ancient, toothless lion ethically tagged, a sow bear seen injured in spring and healed by fall—and they anchor a conversation about what real wildlife management looks like when you’re the one following the snow and sign.

We also dive into Amber’s fur business, Patriot Leather and Fur, born from family training and fueled by a love of durable, renewable materials. She breaks down the craft with a maker’s eye: how beaver can be delicate as tissue, why fox finishes beautifully, and what it takes to stitch clean seams on a century-old fur machine. From coyote trapper hats and beaver mittens to waist muffs for trappers, Amber keeps it local—legally harvested, Idaho-tanned hides turned into gear meant to be used hard and handed down. Along the way we talk ethics, ecology, and the full-use mindset that turns a harvest into meals and heirlooms—lion loins roasted like lean pork, breakfast sausage sizzling, jerky that disappears in a day.

If you’ve ever wondered how hounds, conservation, and craft can coexist, this conversation offers a grounded, first-hand look. We grapple with predator pressure on elk and deer, the reality of wolves in thick country, and the misconception that banning trapping ends the practice. Amber’s approach is steady: respect the animals, use what you take, and keep the work honest. Subscribe for more stories from the backcountry and the bench, share this with a friend who loves real gear, and leave a review to help others find the show. What part surprised you most—the hunt or the craft?

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Two mature bucks in the province with Canada’s lowest deer density isn’t luck—it’s a system. We sit down with Mike Mason to unpack how careful scouting, patient all-day sits, and a smart camera strategy can turn scarce deer woods into repeatable success. Mike hunts three different areas in Guysborough County, logs every mature buck’s daytime appearance, and focuses on transition lines where habitat types meet. That structure—plus the humility to pivot when a bear wrecks a set—led him to a heavy, dark-antlered 160-class buck known as Frank the Tank and a second, gnarly old warrior that finally slipped up on a frigid December evening.

We get tactical. Mike shares how he runs 12–16 cameras without burning time or fuel, why community scrapes are worth their weight in gold, and how he chooses stand locations for the winds he actually gets. We dig into seasonal shifts that break summer patterns by October, the value of south-facing winter slopes for learning deer behavior, and why note-taking over 15 years pointed him straight to late-November daylight windows. He also explains his battery and solar approach for remote sets and offers a balanced view on cell-cam ethics—where they help, where they don’t, and why patience still beats pings.

The conversation ranges beyond whitetails. Mike recounts a New Brunswick spring bear hunt that produced a giant boar and highlights what makes spring bear action so electric: boar fights, rut chaos, and true trophy opportunities. We touch Nova Scotia regulations, bonus tags, required courses, and the realities of ticks across the province, then celebrate a milestone as Mike helps his wife tag her first buck.

If you’re hunting big woods, low-density whitetails, you’ll walk away with clear tactics you can apply this season: scout transitions, test before you build, commit to the right wind, and be ready for an all-day sit when your notes say go. Enjoy the story, then subscribe, leave a quick review, and share your own hard-earned big woods tips with us.

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A specklebelly mount that looks like it fought a dinosaur kicked off a duck camp conversation that turned into a "masterclass" on waterfowl. We swap real hunt stories from cornfields and windy marshes, pulling apart what actually works: scouting over guessing, honest spreads over clutter, and calling that persuades instead of screams. You’ll hear how we adapt when birds fly late, when nearby groups keep flocks in the air, and when an A-frame’s shadow ruins the show. We compare short reed goose calls to old-school flutes, talk about what makes a call break clean, and admit why some barrels force more air and more mistakes. If you’ve ever wondered why teal make good shooters miss or how to set a spread where birds truly want to land, this is your playbook.

We get practical on gear without turning it into a catalog. Layouts hide better than A-frames on sunny mornings unless you can tuck into hedgerows. Pumps and beat-up semis keep cycling if you carry a small can of oil after an unexpected dunk. Budget-friendly waders and boots can outperform price tags if you maintain them and accept they’re tools, not trophies. We also zoom out to access and etiquette—farmer relationships matter, leases are rare here, and a little respect goes a long way when fields are small and pressure runs high.

Food ties it together. Goose becomes gold with a long saltwater soak, thin slicing, and a marinade of soy, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, garlic, pepper, and a humble steak spice—then a low, steady smoke until it’s addictive jerky. Ducks shine two ways: quick butter sear in bite-sized pieces or scored, skin-on, crisped like a bistro plate. Teal are tiny and tender, wood ducks are oak-sweet, black ducks bring heft. Along the way, we trade stories about dogs, long retrieves, and the one-bird-left pressure that makes legends or punchlines.

If waterfowl is your season, you’ll find tactics you can use next weekend and laughs you’ll recognize from your own blind. Subscribe, share this with a hunting buddy, and drop a review to help more folks find the show. Got a name for our glorious goose mascot? Send it in—best pick gets a hat.

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Think you’ve hunted remote? Try flying 90 minutes past the last road into a world where the only planes you see are coming for you, the ice is six feet thick, and the silence makes your ears ring. We sat down with Kevin from Blue Sky Outfitting to unpack what it takes to guide both baited timber wolf hunts in Alberta and spot-and-stalk Arctic wolf hunts on the tundra, plus the grit behind running a fly-in lodge network that’s hundreds of air kilometers from the nearest town.

We trace Kevin’s path from dry-field waterfowl in the Peace River region to a full-time year-round operation pursuing moose, whitetail, black bear, wolves, muskox, and world-class lake trout. He explains how to choose and run a wolf bait the right way—reading sign, building daylight confidence, and avoiding the tiny noises that send wolves nocturnal. We get real on pack behavior, color phases, and why any wolf is a trophy when success demands hours of stillness and a mind that won’t wander. Then we head north of treeline where baiting is illegal and strategy pivots to glassing caribou, following tracks off the ice roads to the diamond mines, and taking quick shots from 50 to 250 yards when opportunity cracks open.

This conversation also leans into predator management without the drama. Wolves are built to kill; grizzlies hit calves hard; herds ebb and flow. Balance matters more than myths, and smart hunting is part of that balance. Kevin shares the cold-weather truths most folks learn the hard way—why oversized boots keep you from frostbite, how spare goggles save a day, and which calibers anchor wolves without ruining a mount. Along the way, he paints a picture of the barrenlands—pristine beaches with no footprints, caribou drifting across blue tundra, and wolverines tunneling under carcasses while wolves lounge nearby.

If you’re curious about ethical wolf hunting, extreme remoteness, or how to plan a serious northern adventure, this one delivers practical insight and honest stories from the field. Subscribe, share with a hunting buddy, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Then tell us: would you take the baited sit or chase the ice-road stalk?

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A buck fight that turned hand-finish into a hospital-worthy lesson. Dawn gobble can change everything. One electric morning led us from turkey woods to elk canyons and, eventually, to roaring Yukon moose that snap trees like twigs. Along the way we hit flooded rice fields, public land gate drags, and lots more! It’s a raw, fast-moving tour of real hunting—where timing, terrain, and judgment matter more than highlight reels.

We dig into why turkey hunting is the perfect training ground for elk, how duck leases and social clout have reshaped pressure on WMAs, and why late-morning moves can be deadly when everyone else packs up. We talk deer that live in backwater and grow long, curled hooves, the soybean-and-levee mix that builds heavy bodies, and how to read intersecting trails in waist-high grass. Then we zoom out to the strategy that unlocks dream tags: using public harvest records, filtering for Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young data, picking units that quietly produce year after year, and planning around weather, access, and safety.

Behind the tags is a blue-collar engine: sinker cypress recovery. We break down the craft—foam-filled drum rigs, quiet pulls to the ramp, live-edge milling, and rot-resistant box blinds that hold up for years. Those slabs pay for Utah elk and Alaska moose without touching the household budget, a practical model for anyone chasing big-country goals. There’s room for hard truths too: different enforcement cultures across states, the risks of close-quarters finishes, and the unpredictable heat of the rut, whether the animal wears antlers or scales.

If you love honest fieldcraft, data-driven planning, and stories that smell like mud, gun oil, and fresh-cut cypress, you’ll feel at home here. Tap follow, share this with a buddy who dreams bigger than his budget, and drop a review so more hunters who live for wild places can find us.

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The prairie doesn’t whisper when cranes are around—it rings. That rolling trumpet carries over wheat and barley, and suddenly you’re staring at a bird that looks prehistoric and eats like steak. We sat down with Manitoba guide Tyson to unpack the truth about sandhill cranes: how to find them, how to hunt them, and why they’ve earned the “ribeye of the sky” reputation.

We start with what actually moves the needle. Decoys matter, but not as much as location. Cranes return to the exact field—and often the exact spot—they fed the day before, which makes precision scouting the difference between a couple pass shots and a morning of clean finishes. Tyson explains how he sets five dozen full-body crane decoys, disappears into the stubble, and times the flight along predictable fence lines. We also tackle calling rumors. Despite the cranes’ loud, complex vocalizations, calling rarely flips a hunt off the X. Their vision is unforgiving, their habits are stubborn, and pressure can push them out of a region fast.

From there, we get into behavior, biology, and ethics. Cranes are wading birds with specific roost needs, anti-social on feed, and feisty enough to claw, stab, and wreck a careless retrieve. We talk safe dispatch, dog goggles, and choosing loads that balance lethality with ethical range. Tyson shares why Manitoba is a sleeper hotspot, how he manages fields to keep patterns intact for clients, and why current bag limits feel high given low colt survival. Expect clear tips on scouting, concealment, shot selection, and pressure management that translate to better hunts and healthier local patterns.

Finally, the plate. Trim the silver skin, brush with sesame oil, hit with Montreal steak spice, and grill hot to medium rare—simple moves that turn first-time tasters into believers. We trade notes on goose jerky, sausage, and pastrami too, plus storage tricks that keep meat perfect for seasons. If you’re crane-curious, refining your spread, or planning a Manitoba trip, this conversation will sharpen your strategy and your recipes. Enjoy the show, then subscribe, share with a hunting buddy, and leave a quick review to help others find us.

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A valley can make or break a buck’s future. Ours is long, narrow, and guarded by marsh and pasture—difficult to access, perfect for letting deer get old. That’s where Logan’s story unfolds: years of shared neighbor intel, a “let it grow” culture, and a chessboard of food plots, pinch points, and big old trees that set the stage for one of the largest New Brunswick giants we’ve ever laid eyes on.

We walk through the real work behind a “once-in-a-lifetime” tag. Logan breaks down how he shifted from casual sits to intentional strategy—mapping doe movement, timing hunts around cold fronts, and treating trail cameras as tools instead of truth. You’ll hear about the summer sightings across tall marsh grass, late-January shed clues a kilometer apart, and the frustration of slow seasons that still hide daylight activity just out of frame. When the weather flipped and a rare northeast wind finally aligned, small choices mattered most: an early walk-in to trim lanes, a missing saw, and the discipline to move slow on crunchy frost.

Then everything happened fast. Antlers raked cedars. A tiny window opened through two branches. The shot broke. Twenty yards later, the woods went still. We cover the recovery, the friends sprinting in from work, and the green score that puts this mainframe twelve near the 190 mark gross and around 180 net typical. More important than numbers are the takeaways: how to hunt a pressured corridor, why access outranks almost everything, and how consistent doe habitat pays off when the rut locks down.

If you care about whitetail strategy—access, wind, fronts, cameras, food plots, and community management—this story will hit home and sharpen your plan for the next cold morning. Subscribe, share this with your hunting crew, and leave a quick rating or review to help more folks find the show. What’s your valley move when the wind finally turns?

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