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Alberta Wildlife Stories
by Alberta Wildlife Stories
Chronicling Alberta's greatest hunting and fishing stories and people. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to share a story in one of our upcoming episodes!
Episodes
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Ep#62: Brandi Love: Inspiring Women In The Outdoor World
It was an honor to have Brandi on the podcast. This episode is jam packed with stories from her recent trip to South Africa, growing up in Manitoba, furthering her love for the outdoors in Alberta, her work with the Women Hunt program, and so much more. If you know Brandi then you know she does…
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Ep#61: Kyle Short: Faith On The Mountain
AWS is back with returning guest Kyle Short. In this episode, Kyle shares his story of finally achieving his goal of taking an infamous Big Horn Sheep after 13 years chasing them through our backcountry. We also caught up with events from the last year since the last AWS episode & touched on…
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Ep#60: T.J. Schwanky: Around The Globe
It was such a pleasure to have T.J. on & to hear some incredible stories from his life hunting around the globe. T.J. talks about how his passion started from an early age, falling asleep with binoculars in hand, to how he started writing, and inevitably hosting Outdoor Quest Tv. This episode is...
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Ep#59: Steven, Trevor, Joe: Staying On Top
It was awesome to have the guys from Apex Predator Hunting Co on the podcast. Steven, Trevor, and Joe got into detail about how they started hunting and what led them to experiencing some of the unforgettable encounters they share in this episode. Trevor tells us a few unique stories from being…
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Ep#58: Dan D.C. Outdoors: Leading The Way
It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Dan from @dc__outdoors . In this episode Dan talks about growing up in Alberta hunting & fishing and how he passes on the knowledge to his kids. He shares his inspiration and motivation behind his channel DC Outdoors and his passion for chasing game,...
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Ep#57: Dr. Lee Foote: Conserving Tomorrow
It was a pleasure to have Dr. Lee Foote on the podcast. Lee has spent his life working in the outdoors and teaching as a professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta. Dr. Foote was the director behind the UofA botanical gardens and has been on the board for the Alberta...
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Ep#56: Keith Ward: Northern Elk
It was a pleasure to have Keith Ward on the podcast and get to know the man behind @the_outdooraddiction . Keith shared his upbringing in Northern Alberta and his roots of hunting with his father. We get into everything from family, to arrow builds, bear hunting, units, shed hunting, and so much...
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Ep#55: Bear Camp Preparation
Luke & Aaron kick off the spring 2024 Bear Camp Podcast series with a preparation episode. In this episode we talk about how the Bear Camp Podcast series idea originated back in August 2023. They go into detail about learning about baiting, getting out and setting up bait sets, and the crew and...
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Ep#54: Kaleb Diniz & Colton Melnyk: Birds, Bands, & Blinds
It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with hosts Kaleb Diniz & Colton Melnyk from the "Just Wingn It" T.V. series! We talked about what got the guys into hunting and how the show came to fruition. Kaleb and Colton have no shortage of waterfowl and game bird knowledge that left us with a desire…
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Ep#53: Hutley Sheppard: We Fight Together
Our conversation with Hutley Sheppard truly left us speechless. In this episode Hutley goes into detail about the AHA Shed Hunters Foundation. He speaks about who they help, the amazing things they contribute to those in need, and how you and other members of the community play a vital role in...
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Ep#52: Jered Jarvis - From East To West
It was a pleasure to get to know Jered Jarvis and have him on the podcast. In this episode Jered contrasts what it was like to grow up in Newfoundland enjoying the outdoors and moving to Alberta and taking on western big game. Jered shares many stories and accomplishments and goes into detail...
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Ep#51: Spencer Miller: Early & Late Season
It is always a pleasure to catch up with Spencer Miller! Spencer first hopped on the podcast back in episode #7 where he shared the story of his brother and him taking a black bear & Spencer's first solo archery bull elk hunt. In this episode Spencer shares his unique 2023/24 successes that…
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Ep#50: A Milestone: Turning The Tables On A.W.S. With D.O.A.
Very thankful that Geoff Dorward reached out months ago with the idea to interview myself (Aaron) for the 50th episode of the podcast. Geoff was one of the first guests on the podcast back in Episode #8 and I can hardly wait to have him back to turn the tables back around! Check out...
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Ep#49: Ed Tetley: Passing On Our Heritage
It was an honor to have Ed Tetley on the podcast! Ed is an Albertan resident that has bought tags and held a hunting license here for the past 41 years. In this episode, Ed shares his upbringing in a large family, getting into hunting, skiing in the Olympics, and passing on all of life's most...
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Ep#48: Hunter Friesen: Sportsman Show Recap & Stories
It was a blast to join Hunter at his booth at the Yeg Boat & Sportsman show this past weekend. This episode was recorded the Saturday evening after being at the event. Hunter, Luke, and Aaron go into detail with some of their favorite parts of the show, and we hear about Hunters incredible 2023...
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Ep#47: Ryan Kohler: Twenty Years of Wild TV
Ever wonder what it took to start @wild_tv ?? In this episode, Ryan Kohler, co-founder and president of Wild TV, goes into all the amazing details of how the network came to be. From its first time being plugged into the broadcasting networks to creating the WildTV+ streaming platform, we covered...
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Ep#46: Chris Felt: Drawing Community Together
It was an absolute pleasure to have had Christ Felt, owner and operator of The Archery Box pro shop, on the podcast ( @theatcheryboxinc ). In this episode, Chris shares his upbringing in Alberta and how his dreams of one day running an archery shop of his own came to fruition. He drops some big...
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ANNOUNCEMENT
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We are stoked to bring you the Alberta Wildlife Stories Website and the launch of the E-Magazine & Audio Magazine!! We would like to give a BIG THANKS to all writers and advertisers that contributed to the first issue of the magazine as well as all listeners and supporters of...
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Ep#45: Casey Van Niedek: Sharing the Success
It was awesome to sit down and have Casey share some stories from his time in the field. From his upbringing to his current endeavors outdoors with friends and family, Casey has no shortage of remarkable encounters. In this episode, he talks about many of his unforgettable hunts and goes into...
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Ep#44: Justin Mathieson: Bears, Bucks, & Big Sheds
I was stoked to have Justin Mathieson ( @rackncast ) on the pod & in this episode, he shared some unforgettable stories. If you don't already know this local Albertan, Justin is an avid hunter, angler, shed hunter, and outdoorsman. We talked about his love for shed hunting, being charged by a...
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Ep#43: Megan Sharra: First Archery Buck
For those that remember, Megan joined me on episode #17, where she shared her first bear hunt and an unforgettable moose story with her kids by her side. She also got her start in archery in a very unique way. Once I saw her take a bull moose this past fall, followed by her first buck with a bow…
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Ep#42: Zack Hayes: Hockey & Hunting
I was stoked to have Zack on and hear about his life both on the rink and in the outdoors! We talked about Zacks hockey career from being born in Calgary Alberta to present, including his time in the NHL playing for The Vegas Golden Knights, multiple AHL teams, WHL, & currently playing in the...
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Ep#41: Darren Cheverie: Against All Odds
Whether it's running his restaurant Chartier, hunting, photography, or journalism, Darren always brings a ton to the plate! In this episode, we discussed what motivated him to open up shop in the dining world while simultaneously diving into hunting. We chatted about his upbringing on the east...
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Ep#40: Alex Cummins: A Perfect Season
Alex returns to the podcast after joing me in Ep#2! I always look forward to talking and catching up with Alex. He is always down to share stories, help a guy out, and talk about the passion for the outdoors. He had a great 2023 season, and in this episode, we went over all of the highlights! He...
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Ep#39: Andy Henderson & Sam Robertson: *Live From the Ice Tent*
*Live From the Ice Tent* w/ Andy Henderson & Sam Robertson ( @as.outdoors @samantha.getsoutdoors ). In this episode, we set up some mics inside their insulated Otter tent and caught up on their 2023 hunting season and their unreal start to the hardwater season while catching some swimmers...
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Ep#38: Doug Moisey: Moments That Last a Lifetime
It was such a pleasure to have had Doug Moisey, owner and operator of C&D Archery shop in Mallaig Alberta, on the podcast ( @canddarchery ). In this episode, Doug goes back to his roots and what the hunting world was like in his youth. He nostalgiacally tells stories from his life and shares what...
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Ep#37: Luke Squires: The Gear Behind Our Stories *Holiday Special*
The 2023 Holiday Special with returning guest Luke Squires ( @squiresoutside ) is a doozy!! For those that don't know, this past season, Luke folded a tag on what may be the biggest buck he may ever take in his life. Luke is a big-time gear head, so we decided to format this episode a touch...
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Ep#36: Levi Whitney: Multi-Species Success
It was unreal to hear some of Levi Whitney's ( @leviwhit ) multi-species success stories from 2023 and years prior. In this episode, we covered a lot of ground. We talk about what got Levi into the harder back country hunts and what it took to get big game out. Levi shares his 2023 recap with...
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Ep#35: Travis Bower: The Longbow Ram
I was stoked to have Travis Bower ( @tbower21 ) on the podcast to hear about his most recent success taking a Ram with his Longbow. I've been itching to have a traditional hunter on the pod since returning to recurve in recent months. In this episode, we cover a ton of Travis's personal…
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Ep#34: Josh Murphy: Life on the Water
It was unreal to have and hear some of Josh Murphys ( @j0shingar0und ) stories on the pod. Josh grew up on the Virgin Islands salt water fishing with his father. His family was back and forth between there and Alberta for many years until they finally called this province home. In this episode,...
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Ep#33: Eric Wolstenholme-Schmidt: The Puzzle Pieces of the Past
It was awesome to have had Eric Wolstenholme-Schmidt from @paleoalberta on the podcast. As a paleontologist, Eric takes part in another form of hunting that involves digging up the puzzle pieces of our past to paint a picture of how we came to be and what was before us. In our conversation, we...
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Ep#32: Jonathan Lehman: Elk, E-Bikes, and a Great Season
I couldn't wait for Jonathan Lehman ( @jlehman05 ) to come on the pod and share stories from his unforgettable 2023 season. In this episode, we recapped the incredible moments Jon experienced this year, including the story of him & Lucas Shaver ( @shaver.lucas ) taking down 2 amazing bull Elk…
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EP#31: Tyler Slager: Sticking To Your Roots
It was an absolute pleasure to have had Tyler Slager from @slageroutdoors & @onthebloodtrail on the pod. Tyler and his family need little introduction as their show Slager Outdoors has graced screens for over a decade! Over the years, they have gone above and beyond when it comes to displaying…
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Ep#30: Kevin McNeil: As Remote As It Gets
It was a blessing to chat with Kevin McNeil, owner and operator of @aylmer_lake_lodge & @canadianwildlifeadventures in the NWT. Kevin and his wife Patti also run 5 other lodges, including one in McLennan Alberta. Kevin is an Albertan legend with 24 years of guiding experience and 13 years taking...
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Ep#29: Ben Brochu: Modern Day Mountain Men
Ben Brochu ( @hinterland_outdoors ) came on the pod and floored me with stories from his life trapping, hunting, fishing, sailing, hiking, and paddling through some of the most remote places there is in the world and in our province. Ben is a guide and an outdoorsman with more experience than one...
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Ep#28: Cory Lohr: Exceptional Encounters
I was stoked to have Cory Lohr ( @lohrzy88 ), one of the owners of C&D Archery ( @canddarchery )on the pod! lt's always so nice to catch up with Cory, and I've been itching to get him to share some of his stories on the show. We got to talking about how Doug & Cory started C&D, some of the unique...
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Ep#27: Derek White & Mat Ponto: From Target to Harvest
Had an awesome conversation with Derek White & Mat Ponto, owners and operators of @grizztargetsarchery . Many already know Grizz for their many contributions to the archery community. Whether its building outstanding targets or putting on shoots, they are a staple here in Alberta. We covered a…
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Ep#26: Brandon Brown: Unexpected Opportunity
It was refreshing to have Brandon Brown ( @fish_on_with_brando ) on the podcast. His energy and excitement about the outdoors is what drives us all to enjoy the wild. In our conversation, we talked about his move from Alberta to Vancouver Island and back again. We talk about some of the…
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Ep#25: Carson Lisowski: The Buzzer Beater Antelope
It was a blast to have Carson Lisowski ( @_carsoncity_ ) on the pod. This past September, Carson finally sealed the deal on an archery antelope tag that took 14 years to draw. The "buzzer beater" story he shares of how he got it done is truly remarkable. In this episode, he also shares how he got...
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Ep#24: Garret Reber: It Could Happen to Anyone
Sat down to talk with Garret Reber, owner and operator of @rebersrigs premium plastics. We talked about his times fishing and hunting Alberta and how his lures came to fruition. Garret also dropped some heavy stories from the outdoors that serve as a sobering reminder to never become complacent.…
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Ep#23: Duncan Grainger: The Catch and Release Buck
Had a great time talking with Duncan Grainger ( @hoghookerfishing )! In this episode, he shares a few unique and incredible stories and manages to squeeze out my opening day white tail story. The conversation is encompassed with ethics and morals as Duncan carries a solid code of conduct with him...
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Ep#22: Tyrell Stoney: On Land & Offshore
Thoroughly enjoyed the chat with Tyrell Stoney ( @92tstone ) this week! Some of the topics we covered included his upbringing, processing big game, homesteading, his most recent moose hunt, his experiece off shore fishing with his wife, his partnership with @straight_shootin_outdoors , and ethics...
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Ep#21: Dmytro Sawka: Providing The Opportunity
Dmytro from @djboutdoors, came on the podcast and shared some absolutely incredible stories from him and his families' times hunting and fishing Alberta's greatest game. We talked about his favorite memories in the field involving how each of his family members found their way into hunting and…
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Ep#20: Corey Burke: Perseverance & Resilience
It was wild to hear Corey Burke ( @corey_burke6 ) share his most unforgettable stories on the podcast. We talk about his life growing up in Nova Scotia, moving to Alberta, teaming up with Adrian & @straight_shootin_outdoors , his time living and hunting here, and his families move to BC. He…
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Ep#19: Hunter Friesen: Creating Permanent Memories
Hunter Friesen, owner and operator of @precision_edge_taxidermy , came on the pod and shared a handful of incredible stories from his time in the Alberta outdoors. During the conversation he got into detail about his black bear hunt with Cory from @canddarchery , which happens to be his first...
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Ep#18: Andrew Henderson: You Take Out What You Put In
Had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Andrew Henderson ( @as.outdoors ) about all things outdoors. It was awesome to hear a few stories from him and his wife Samantha's ( @samantha.getsoutdoors ) times hunting & fishing here in Alberta. Andrew gets into detail about a few of his biggest...
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Ep#17: Megan Sharra: Continuing Tradition
It was awesome to have Megan Sharra ( @meg.s.outdoors ) share some of her most unforgettable moments in the Alberta Wild. We got to talk about her first black bear and the bull moose she got while with her kids. We also touched on her inspiration to live off the land that came from her…
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Ep#16: Nick Codi: It Takes Every Inch to Succeed
Nick Codi ( @nick__codi ) sat down to talk about his remarkable life changing story from being a part of a NASCAR pit crew and being over weight, to shaving the pounds, picking up a bow, and heading to Alberta to hunt a black bear as his first ever big game harvest. Nick is from New York and...
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Ep#15: Matt Bateman & Chance Thola: Three Months to Get It Done
It was so awesome to sit down in person with a few of the guys from @91_straight and hear them lay down some of their most incredible stories. Founders Matt & Chance came up with the idea to do a chat at their camp while we were at the Hoggin 3D Archery Challenge, and I couldn't be happier with…
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Ep#14: Dustin Metzger: Amongst the Herd
It was a pleasure to have Dustin ( @albertaflyandbow ) on the podcast to share some of his favorite stories from his long list of accomplishments in the backcountry. Dustin is Alberta born and raised, and has been fishing and hunting since his youth. His love for the outdoors can easily be…
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Chronicling Alberta's greatest hunting and fishing stories and people. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to share a story in one of our upcoming episodes!
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