Episode 106: More Than a Tag, More Than a Hunt with Dayce Rhodes

In this episode of Harvest Your Own, Brad Fenson sits down with Dayce Rhodes, an Alberta Conservation Association biologist whose life and work are rooted in the outdoors.From pheasant releases and wild-turkey projects to long days on the ranch west of Claresholm, Dayce has spent nearly every season outside — building a career around conservation and a lifestyle around hunting.He shares how his ranch upbringing shaped his work ethic, the lessons learned from mentors and family hunts, and what it’s like to finally draw a coveted Shiras moose tag after more than a decade of waiting.The story takes a powerful turn when Dayce and his friends respond to an emergency in the field — proving that good hunters don’t just chase opportunity, they help where they’re needed most.This episode blends science, fieldwork, and emotion — from trapping wild turkeys to hauling out moose quarters by headlamp — showing that hunting is about far more than pulling the trigger.Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/