The Northern Hunter

28/03/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 20

Never Miss a Hunt: How to Plan, Prioritize, and Prepare

Starting out this week we have some exciting news! Two more awesome companies have partnered with us: Bait'em 907 and Yukon River Knives

We talk about why we like these companies, and the reasons we are excited to work with them.

This weeks main topic is planning and preparing, we cover:
• Using a Calendar
• Things we have forgotten in our past season prep
• Prioritizing Alaska Hunts
• Prepping your gear
• Prepping your Transport
• Prepping YOU and getting in shape for Alaska

and more! Listen now on thenorthernhunter.com and let us know what you think, or things you do differently.

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13/03/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 18

Great Common Cartridges for Hunting Alaska

In episode 18, we start out with information on the upcoming Alaska Trappers Association fling and fur auction in Fairbanks, as well as the Alaska Board of Game meeting to discuss proposed regulation changes. James also brings in some new info on the the project to re-introduce wood bison in certain areas of Alaska.

The main topic of today's episode is common use cartridges used for hunting in Alaska:

• Non-Magnums - .308, 30-06, 30-30, 7mm-08, .270, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243, 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm ARC.

• Magnums - 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, variations of .284 and .30 caliber magnums.

• Performance comparisons and thoughts on application for the capability of your cartridge.

Listen now on thenorthernhunter.com and let us know what you think!

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07/03/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 17

Listener Questions Answered 3.0 (Bear Defense, Moose & Caribou Hunt, Bears at Baits)

In this weeks episode of the Northern Hunter Podcast, Dalton starts off with some words on how we tend to treat our fellow hunters. From there, The Northern Hunter Team finishes answering listener questions from last week, including:
* What to bring for bear defense while deer hunting on Kodiak Island
* Hunting Moose and Caribou in the fall
* Bear behavior at baits

Listen now on thenorthernhunter.com/podcast and let us know what you think!

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28/02/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast -
Episode 16
In this weeks episode of the Northern Hunter Podcast, we start off with some interesting news of the canine kind around Fairbanks, and cover our bases with housekeeping about the regs from episode 15. We then delve into some of your questions:
• Our recommended bullet types for 500yds+ out of a
7mm Rem mag.
• Our opinions on the Ambler Road project south of the
Brooks range.
• Feral Cow hunting in Alaska.
Listen now on thenorthernhunter.com/podcast and be sure to let us know what vou think!
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14/02/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 14

This week the team continues deeper into Alaska's hunting regulations and mainly how not to harvest the wrong critter. Starting out with an interesting story about remains found from the time before cell phones and sat to sat communication. Then we move to Horns, Antlers, and all that.

Moose: what is spike/fork 50, brow tine restrictions, estimating antler size, properly identifying brow tines, and more on Moe's sub-legal bull.

Sheep: what is full curl, what are lamb tips, aging sheep by rings is only for the experts, identifying a legal full curl ram.

Caribou: differences between male/female, resident vs. non-resident tags and opportunities.

Goats: again differences in male/female, location restrictions, and a small amount of insight into Mountain Goat management.

Listen to this week's episode on thenorthernhunter.com to learn about each of these topics, and let us know your thoughts as well!

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07/02/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 13

How to Hunt Alaska: AK Game Management Unit Breakdown

Today we start with a bit of housekeeping: a bit about Moe's electric lighter, and we respond to some messages regarding previous episodes. But the main purpose of this episode is to explain Alaska's Hunting Unit system, and we take an in depth look at how to understand the regulations and tag system in Alaska. This is a useful topic for Alaskans as well as any out of state hunters who wish to pursue AK's game resources! We also talk about a new set of custom rifles that will be up for bids at SCI's annual convention later this month.

Let us know what you think! Listen now on thenorthernhunter.com/podcast

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Map in image is from ADFG.

16/01/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast

Episode 10: 2022 Sublegal Sheep Harvest

What's on today's episode: James is back from Michigan & Montana, and the team discusses the reports of fewer Alaska Dall sheep numbers as reflected by harvest numbers and the fact that more sublegal rams were harvested as a result. Also, info for Resident Hunters of Alaska's / upcoming banquet.

Listen here: https://thenorthernhunter.com/2023/01/16/ep-10-2022-alaska-sublegal-sheep-harvest-3/

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Let us know what you think!

09/01/2023

The Northern Hunter - Episode 9

A Brown Bear Burglar (Kodiak home invasion & 7MM Mag vs 300 Win Mag)

In this episode The Northern Hunter team does a little housekeeping - adding info to topics previously covered as well as news regarding emergency flights for hunters, and a brown bear home invasion in Kodiak. The team also answers a listener question on the 7MM as a good all around cartridge as opposed to the 300 Win Mag, and offers insights on Tikka vs. Christensen rifles.

Listen to this episode on thenorthernhunter.com/podcast, or most streaming platforms.

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02/01/2023

The Northern Hunter Podcast

Episode 8: Listener Q&A (Predator Hunting, Alpine Black Bears, and Preserving Hides)

Happy New Year everyone! Check out the latest episode where The Northern Hunter team answers some questions we've received from listeners. Keep the comments and questions coming - there will definitely be more episodes where we can address them.

We'd also like to thank /

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Listen below:
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02/01/2023

Did you catch last week's episode of The Northern Hunter Podcast? Listen at the link below!

https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/12/26/ep-7-cold-and-wet-gear-options-and-review-for-heavy-precipitation-hunts/

12/12/2022

Take a look at this article on The Northern Hunter Journal before chasing your next grizzly or baiting bear this spring.

The State of Alaska offers more bear hunting opportunities than any other destination available, and the hunting is superb. Hundreds of hunters take to the backcountry every spring and fall in pursuit of North America’s largest carnivores, and unfortunately many of them are misguided as to how to ...

12/12/2022

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 4

Join the team for the second part of last week's discussion on hunting Alaska's southeastern coast! The unique environmental conditions in this region require equally unique preparation - hear what James, Dalton, and Mo have to say on gun selection, proper gear, and risks to plan for when hunting the islands of SE Alaska.

Listen on the website by clicking the link below! Be sure to let us know what you think.

https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/12/05/ep-4-deer-dont-have-horns-hunting-the-islands-of-southeast-alaska-pt-2/

12/12/2022

Last week's featured article by James Paine! If you have any upcoming big game hunting plans, you won't want to miss this one.

When you dial in on your chosen prey and line up that shot, you want to have absolute confidence that your bullet will land where you place it. But what factors affect the cold bore shot? And what happens when you end up in completely different conditions than those you had at the range?

This is a detailed read on how altitude, temperature, and humidity impact your shot trajectory, and how to anticipate these factors as a hunter to all but ensure a clean kill and successful harvest, no matter what conditions you find yourself in.

We've all been there; those early morning trips to the range in the weeks leading up to the next big hunt. Learning the grouping of your ammunition of choice, figuring out your trajectory and D.O.P.E. (Data Obtained on Previous Engagement), and working out any bad shooting habits you might have. But

30/11/2022

The Northern Hunter Podcast - Episode 3

Join The Northern Hunter team for a discussion on new draw tag hunt opportunities in Alaska, statewide hunting news, and talk on hunting Southeast Alaska as well as our upcoming blacktail deer hunt in that region!

Listen here:
https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/28/ep-3-on-the-ocean-in-a-bathtub-hunting-the-islands-of-southeast-alaska/

28/11/2022

5 Tips for Staying Warm on Winter Hunts

Check out the latest article by James Paine for The Northern Hunter Journal. Cold weather hunts demand preparation and this is a detailed guide to help you do that - layering strategies, key things to remember, and the basic formula for staying warm and capable when hunting in cold weather climates.

Read it here:
https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/23/5-tips-for-staying-warm-on-winter-hunts/

22/11/2022

From last week's featured article for The Northern Hunter Journal: Down vs. Synthetic Insulation for Backcountry Hunting by Dalton Gray.

Have you read it yet? Let us know what you thought!

Read here: https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/14/down-vs-synthetic-insulation-for-backcountry-hunting/

21/11/2022

Episode 2 of The Northern Hunter Podcast is up on the website! We have an incredible interview with Clint Adams from the story we posted last week describing his intense encounter with a coastal brown bear while hunting goat in southern Alaska.

We've also got some Alaska hunting news and updates from The Northern Hunter. Join us for this exciting conversation, its as action packed as it is informative.

Big thanks to Clint Adams for sharing his experience in detail with us!

In this, the second, Episode of the Northern Hunter we talk to Clint Adams and hear the full story of his encounter with a brown bear in southeast Alaska. We dive deep and break down what happened and why no-one was hurt. We talk through each step, to understand and get the picture of what happened

17/11/2022

Great line from James on episode 1 of The Northern Hunter Podcast. We're blown away by the number of downloads and listens in just the first few days - big thanks to each of you NORTHERN HUNTERS for supporting our enterprise!

Have you listened to it yet? Tell us what you thought and what you'd like to hear more about in the future. We have some great and informative episodes ahead!

16/11/2022

We have a second gear article up on The Northern Hunter Journal this week! Earlier this week we covered insulation for cold weather, now for wet weather gear.

Rubber vs Breathable Rain Gear for Hunting in Alaska by Dalton Gray is up on the website. Check it out and let us know what you think!

https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/16/rubber-vs-breathable-rain-gear-for-hunting-in-alaska/

15/11/2022

Exciting day at The Northern Hunter Media - episode 1 of The Northern Hunter Podcast is up on the website!

Join James, Dalton, and Mo for a casual conversation on their backgrounds as Alaskans and hunters, a detailed dialogue on ballistics and longer range hunting in Alaska, and little bit about the team's successes and lessons hunting this year.

We've got a full list of awesome and informative upcoming episodes which will be posted weekly. What topics are you interested in hearing about? Let us know!

Listen to episode 1 of The Northern Hunter Podcast here: https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/14/ep-1-who-we-are-season-in-review/

14/11/2022

"The choice of which bullet type to use is specific to you, the shooter; your prey of choice and your specific hunting situation.

As hunters we have the great privilege to travel to places most people only dream of and experience highs unlike anything else this world has to offer, but that comes with a responsibility to the animals we pursue."

Have you read last week's featured article from The Northern Hunter Journal yet? Check out James Paine's most recent article, 3 Bullet Types for Big Game Hunting, available here: https://thenorthernhunter.com/2022/11/08/3-bullet-types-for-big-game-hunting/

14/11/2022

New Article! Down vs. Synthetic Insulation for Backcountry Hunting

"Whether it’s time to layer up against dropping temperatures, or time to tuck into your sleeping bag at the end of a long day in the woods, insulation in the backcountry is of paramount importance. Protection from the elements is one of the most vital factors when considering gear for a backcountry hunt, because without it, you likely won’t be able to endure the elements that you’ll encounter in the field. In the market for hunting apparel, “puffy gear” has become very popular both for its high warmth-to-wight ratio and also its packability. There are two main types of insulation when it comes to sleeping bags and puffy gear, whether it’s pants or jacket: down and synthetic insulation."

For an in depth read on this key topic, check out the latest article by Dalton Gray for The Northern Hunter Journal.

Whether it’s time to layer up against dropping temperatures, or time to tuck into your sleeping bag at the end of a long day in the woods, insulation in the backcountry is of paramount importance. Protection from the elements is one of the most vital factors when considering gear for a backcountry...

09/11/2022

Announcing The Northern Hunter Podcast! Episode one will be dropping later this month. Listen to the trailer here:

Announcing The Northern Hunter Podcast coming soon! Episode one will be dropping later this month.

08/11/2022

3 Bullet Types for Big Game Hunting

Things have come a lot farther than just a ball of lead wrapped in a copper jacket in the modern day of ballistic science. Each bullet type on the market today was designed for a specific purpose. If you're preparing for your first big game adventure, or perhaps you had a bullet fail on you in the field and are searching for reasons why - check out our latest article on The Northern Hunter.

In this article we go over the science behind some of the most effective and ethical bullets to take on your next big game hunt. Know what bullet you're shooting, and why you're shooting it so you can have confidence that when it connects, it will perform.