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Alaskan Odysseys
by Steve Opat
This show is based on this belief: The best way to protect nature is to ensure that people experience it. From St. Paul Minnesota to St. Paul island, we are sharing stories and experiences from all the great outdoorsmen and thinkers I met on my odyssey from small-town Minnesota to the last frontier. We talk, laugh and learn ways to enjoy the outdoors and lead others to do the same. More than just "teaching a man to fish." We hope to "teach a man to teach a man to fish."Alaska: The 49th and largest of the United States of America. The last frontier. A gorgeous place filled with gigantic bears and impenetrable brush - Don't go there. Odyssey: a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.
Episodes
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He's Still There...and We're going back to find him!
I'm heading back to the land that generated this narrated adventure story and I want to bring you all with me. So, I re-edited the tale for release while my brother and I are out there in the wilds. I also added THIRTY MINUTES of down-deep, hard-learned bear hunting knowledge; accumulated over a...
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Steve's Secret Sauce Series Part II: Consult Expertise
I could have re-recorded this several times to try to capture all the little morsels of wit and wisdom that I wrote down before I started recording. I wish I would have recorded myself screaming "YOU DON'T HAVE TO JUST STRUGGLE THROUGH LIFE AND LEARN EVERYTHING THE HARD WAY!!" But I'm happy with...
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Do the freakin' thing!!
As much as I'm excited to present this opportunity to those of you who are ready to accept it, I'm also really REALLY excited to participate in this opportunity myself. Check out "The Founder's Speakers Series" and consider participating so you can grow your business with support from 14 of the...
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"Karmic Balance" & The Arc of the Hunting Experience
The first time I ever saw Donald C. Martin, he got on stage to receive his "Guide of the Year" award at the 'Sheep Show' in Reno (One of my all time favorite good times). He rushed up the podium, gave the presenter a vigorous hand shake, leaned into the mic, pulled back his flowing locks of hair,...
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You won't be disappointed...if you attend and ESPECIALLY if you win.
Kevin Kehoe, president of the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation joins me again to promote the organization's upcoming 2021 Banquet. We made sure it was a valuable listen, even if you know you can't attend. In the first 15 minutes, we divulge all the ways you can play-to-win some lucrative prizes and...
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Planning an Alaska Hunt
"The Soulful Hunter" Johnny Maack called me up one day and said "Steve, i want to come to Alaska". I asked if he'd be willing to record the ensuing conversation and he obliged. There is MUCH information revealed in this chat. If you're dreaming of Alaska, give it a listen and share it with your...
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"It's like sending flowers before you even f*(k up!"
I finally get back into podcast mode and catch up with December's host of the Traveling Pack: Jim Hunstman from @TheWesternHunstman I knew that Jim and I could get deep in the weeds on all things hunting, gear, and animal behavior. But I tried to lead us out of the weeds and into wisdom. What...
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Meet Coach Mike
There's an axiom I have, and it's one that is agreed upon with the most renowned self-improvement books ever written (Think & Grow Rich, The 7 habits of highly effective people): Consult Expertise. Whether its building a mastermind group or networking with like-minded, intelligent and successful...
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Hunt Lottery Application Strategy...
Want to spend more days afield? It won't come by chance. You have to schedule your success and execute a good strategy. For the first 15 minutes, I read an article I wrote for GoHunt regarding my application strategy that uses "Rust Busters", a "Main Event!", a "Kicker" and "Nightcaps". After…
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Christmas Gifts for HER this season!
@KateSmallOutdoors is back to share her gleaned insight on some great products to outfit the women who take the field in pursuit of their food. We all know, there's just not the same number of offerings for her as there are for him. So, give this a listen. And would somebody please me a review…
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Gratitude....and Safety Naps!!
This starts with a follow-up interview with Mike Wells regarding his experience with the traveling pack. As he signed off, he said something truly remarkable - impactful. The statement resonated with me as I went to bed that night and 12 hours later it became - perhaps - the most important and...
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"Meat Pistons" and the inside joke that got away from us
Stories are the glue of the outdoor lifestyle. Every tribe of hunters is adhered together through their own assembly of legends, lore, bits, and inside jokes. This episode is the narrated saga that continues to grow amongst my own community. Maybe you can use it as you set around bar and family...
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For That Special Lady In Your Life...
Join me, Dennis Stokes from @InitialAscent and @KateSmallOutdoors as we reveal one of the greatest gifts an outdoor Women could ever receive. Something made just for her... Something long overdue in the outdoor community. #Brotherhoodofthetravelingpack #Sisterhoodofthetravelingpack ??? Happy...
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The Nicest Person You'll Ever Meet
This man has earned a reputation in the outdoor industry as one of the NICEST people you'll ever meet. And on account of this, he's becoming a mentor to me. I'm confident that you can listen to this episode and see why. A truly great talk. In this chat, Paul Mentions his father's appreciation for...
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Look for the Magic
Part III from the drive home down Alaska's Famous Haul road. Todd Bumgardner (@HumanPredatorPackmule) and I break into his journal full of field notes to discuss lessons learned during the hunt. Here, in part 3, we discuss the final and - perhaps - most important lesson: Look for the Magic. Like....
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2020 Haul Road Caribou Hunt. Part Deux
Part II from the drive home down Alaska's Famous Haul road. Todd Bumgardner (@HumanPredatorPackmule) and I break into his journal full of field notes to discuss lessons learned during the hunt. By the time we recorded this, we had spent nearly two straight weeks together and, well, it shows.…
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Field Notes from 2020's Haul Road Caribou Hunt.
Join Todd Bumgardner (@HumanPredatorPackmule) and I as we re-hash the fantastic adventure we had on Alaska's famous 'Haul Road'. I make that pilgrimage at a couple times a year and am striving to become the guru of all things Haul Road Caribou Hunting. On the drive home, Todd and I break down…
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Access Game Changers
I could talk for a full year about my progression to become a competent Alaskan outdoorsman. But where I'm at right NOW is a shorter conversation. And where I'm at is that I love the way my Jetech Inflatable boat has unlocked the backcountry and maximized my hunt days. But aside from whether I…
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Steve's Secret Sauce Series: Part 1. Access
This rolled off the tongue and I ran with it. In the last year, I've been discovering what life's "Big Secrets" are. These are the things that have been discovered and re-discovered by humans since the dawn of our time. I think the way we'll share them is to do a short episode to reveal them, and...
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"I want to be present" aka: What I got going on
I've been pretty passionate about my projects this week. This episode is about why. I talk about what I've been up to that has me set to deliver a lot of content in the weeks ahead. I talk about some revelations from the last week and how they are changing the trajectory of the show and the…
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On Eagles
It's 6 minutes long...Just listen. (wink)
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I have something to say!!
This is just me all amped up and sharing something that's important to me. Listen to learn: -why I just voted for the first time in my life -how I voted -what I think it means to "have something to say" -and why I think political party lines are not needed in the information era. Please share…
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"I just want people to be happy"
Twenty-some episodes in and I'm already saying that this will be one of my top discussions of all time? How can a guy be so confident? Well, Listen and find out! When you're done, shoot me a message and let me know if you valued the talk. Also, As the holidays approach, keep these great American...
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Where He Belongs: The Tale of a Great Alaskan Brown Bear Adventure
More campfire listening...Enjoy! Supported by these great small American businesses: Heather's Choice: Meals for adventuring. Promocode "Bootfuel" or "AKOD" JetechInflatable boats: Get wild. Get after it. Get where no jet boat has gone before. Roving Blue: Check out the new GO! It attaches to…
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DIY PRIVATE Land hunting.
What ever happened to the days when you could knock on your neighbor's door and get permission to hunt? I'm bringing them back! Enjoy this -tutorial? - with my best friend Brent. We talk about the tricks we've learned and the success we've had with securing places to hunt on private land. Also,...
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The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pack
"The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pack" is a promotional project I cooked up with Dennis Stokes from Initial Ascent packs. Dennis and I tell the origin story of the concept and how you can get involved. It's hunting season, that's all the more time I have to spend on the write-up! Enjoy and Happy...
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"Punch'em In The Nose" - An Alaskan Moose Hunting Adventure
I haven't done enough pure adventure sharing. So here's one that should please the palate...Just in time for Alaska's moose season! This story was originally published in "Hunt Alaska" magazine in the summer of 2019. It is recorded and released with their permission. Enjoy! Also, A big shout out…
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Camo Imperatives
Give this a listen...you just might learn something. Thanks again to the @ShaunAyers and @Kuiu for letting me test gear and share stories like this. Supported by these great small American businesses: Heather's Choice: Meals for adventuring. Promocode "Bootfuel" or "AKOD" JetechInflatable boats:...
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An Inspired Archer
"Dedicated To Robin Hood: A spirit that at some time dwells in the heart of every youth." Originally published in the Journal of Mountain Hunting online edition, this narrated article is the perfect follow-up to my episode with Brandon Waddell. This story is intended for pure entertainment; For…
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Really Golden Gems
The final installment of the recording from the Western Hunt Expo: Brandon Waddell. He's the man who brought us the Wilderness Attitude podcast. Now, he's serving up another golden Gem. This time, it's the Mountain Archery Fest. Specific to my mission, Brandon talks about how archery is a one of...
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You WILL Fail... at least 10 times.
Brent and Julie Irwin from MyCamoExchange.com are the epitome of 'cool'. If you're looking to give your kid a role model, build new adult friends, or find a mentor; look no farther than the outdoor industry and people like this couple. They have an admirable story and great advice! This is the...
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Disabled Outdoorsmen. Another Gem from the Western Hunt. Expo.
This episode is long overdue. I knew it was a gem when we recorded it, but listening to it again while editing made me realize how fantastic this talk really was. Listen and be inspired by this talk with Keith Taylor from Disabled Outdoorsmen Utah Keith asked us all to check out the video "Free…
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Two cool guys at the helm of the Alaska Dept. of Game and Fish
Part 2 from the AK WSF "Virtual Banquet". I pull in two guys who were there to represent the Alaska Dept of Game and Fish and MAN! were they fun guys to sit down. They truly were engaging conversationalists. Eddie Grasser is the Director of Wildlife Conservation for ADF&G. He comes from a family…
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A Brooks Range Dream Come True.
I love the idea of just sharing good stories. Here's one that I once wrote for The Journal of Mountain Hunting. "A Brooks Range Dream Come True" is the tale of a time I did - what some people may consider to be - something very stupid, but that I have no regrets about! I arrowed a grizzly bear....
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What is a "Virtual Banquet" and why would anyone host one?
This episode is unique; I did no more than setup a table in the middle of an event. I brought the recorder and asked a few people to sit down and tell a hunting story. The results were certainly worth sharing. This episode comes with a gratuitous ask: Please check out our Alaska Wild Sheep...
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Carrying The Torch:
I took time on a Sunday evening to: just tell you who I am; to extend a hand and three minutes of constructive thoughts on COVID; and to tell you what we learned from episodes 1-10 along with my approach to releasing future content. We're carrying the torch for conservation, for Alaskan-esque...
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Conservation Through COVID
The first of many recorded conversations with Kevin Kehoe, President of the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation. Reading/Music recommendation for this episode: Pittman-Robertson Act Discussions: Conservation - a pillar of this show. On this episode, Kevin tells us how the COVID-19 crisis will affect...
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Mountain Goat Odyssey: A narrated adventure story.
Enjoy this adventure tale. I never did try to publish it. I love that I can bring it to you all here. Please share this story with somebody who you think will enjoy it. Perhaps some young Davy Crockett wanna-be kid who will thrive on the adventure; Perhaps an elderly person who is cut off from…
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Revolutionary Water sanitation products inspired by an Alaskan Odyssey
Yana DeMyer harnessed ozone - one of nature's own substances - to sanitize water. Her products are one of the reasons I had to start this podcast; I needed a platform to inform people about life-changing outdoor gear, tips and tricks that can improve their wellness and enjoyment of nature! This…
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Our sponsor and (co-owner ??) Heather Kelly "The Queen of the Grand Canyon"
You'll quickly understand that Heather and I are great friends. She divulges why she's supported the show, why she sponsors it, why she (comically) owns it, and why she's been dubbed "The Queen of the Grand Canyon" Here, we just laugh and learn together. For an intro to her and her business,...
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Great Friends for the last 10 minutes
I was at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo for ten minutes before meeting Ed Arnette. He was talking with my friend Paul Neese - a man renowned as being the nicest guy you'll ever meet. When I saw their camaraderie, I realized that this guy must be an alright fella. So, I poked in to say…
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Last Breath: A story about life on the mountain
'Story' has long been the way information was passed from one generation to the next. For centuries, humans sat around a fire and told stories at night to teach lessons, pass the time, and keep the kids from the jaws of the Saber Cat. It's just in our human blood to appreciate a good story.…
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Two Nature-boy Medevac workers talk about helping the Earth via tending trees.
The title says it all. My life odyssey brought me from being a nature boy working on a tree farm in small-town Minnesota all the way to playing with my own forest in Fairbanks Alaska. I've never stopped being obsessed with trees. One day at work, somewhere about 27,000 feet above the Alaska range...
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Evolving Roles Amongst The Group With My Best Friend's Dad Wayne Miller
Wayne Miller has served as a positive influence in my life since I was a freshmen in college back in 2003. He's always educated himself on the things he does to make sure he's living a stimulating and healthy life. Wayne laughs easy and is always open to talk and make people feel comfortable...
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Hosting a Podcast Host to introduce me and my mission
In episode two we continue to showcase our midwest roots. I sit down with a man I've known since preschool and we both discuss why our life paths led us to start podcasts. John Boyum has been traveling the country in a school bus to host the "Let's Talk Beef" podcast. His mission is to introduce...
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Season 1. Episode 1. My Brent Friend Brent Miller
Sure, the show is entitled "Alaskan Odysseys", but it's important to understand that an odyssey is long journey and one whose end-point is often different from the beginning. Not every episode will be set in Alaska because - In order to understand why wild Alaska is so important to me and my...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This show is based on this belief: The best way to protect nature is to ensure that people experience it. From St. Paul Minnesota to St. Paul island, we are sharing stories and experiences from all the great outdoorsmen and thinkers I met on my odyssey from small-town Minnesota to the last frontier. We talk, laugh and learn ways to enjoy the outdoors and lead others to do the same. More than just "teaching a man to fish." We hope to "teach a man to teach a man to fish."Alaska: The 49th and largest of the United States of America. The last frontier. A gorgeous place filled with gigantic bears and impenetrable brush - Don't go there. Odyssey: a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.
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Steve Opat
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