Tundra Talk Podcast
Episodes
Episode 93: Bunny Boots are Best with Matt Herkstroeter
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Herkstroeter and we talk a little about his fall, but also start shifting towards winter activities. We talk about...
Episode 92: Sheep Gear 2004 vs. 2020
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I go over all of the gear (that I can remember) that I used on my first sheep hunt in 2004, and compare it to the equivalent tha...
Episode 91: Fall of the Caribou, with Nick Muche, Connor Owen, and Frank Schultz
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Muche, Connor Owen, and Frank Schultz. We get to hear about Nick and Connor's sheep, moose, and caribou hunts this...
Episode 90: Steve Stidham
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by fellow Fairbanksan and sheep hunter Steve Stidham. We (of course) talk sheep hunting, brown bear hunting, and aviation. ...
Episode 89: 2020 Sheep with Steve Hallenbeck
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Hallenbeck, and I get to hear about his sheep guiding season in the Brooks range, as well having to turn away a c...
Episode 88: Moose Stories 2020
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Temple Dillard, Carl Nelson, and Frank Schultz. Now that the meat is all cut, we get to catch up on our moose hunts this...
Episode 87: Jason Franklin
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Franklin is back on the podcast along with Frank Schultz. We get to hear about the past couple years of Jason's sheep hunting a...
Episode 86: Doubling Up on Rams with Donald Lee
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to catch up with Donald Lee and hear about his sheep hunt with his brother. Don is a long-time sheep hunter with a lot of experi...
Episode 85: Sheep Stories 2020 with Carl Nelson
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz and first-time guest Carl Nelson. Carl drew the Delta sheep tag this year and we get to hear all about his...
Episode 84: Fall Season Kickoff: with Zach Kenner & the Boys
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a full crew. Zach Kenner (@hardworkinghunter) joins the podcast for the first time, along with Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, Temp...
Episode 83: Pete Buist
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm very fortunate to sit down with retired Master Guide and wildland firefighter Pete Buist. Pete has been guiding, hunting, and trap...
Episode 82: More Spring Bear Stories and Prepping for Sheep
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz and Nick Muche, where we wrap up our exciting ends to spring bear season this year and find ourselves jus...
Episode 81: 2020 Bear Stories
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, and new guest Rob Simard, to catch up and talk about our to-date bear hunting stories for thi...
Episode 80: Spring Happenings with Matt Herkstroeter
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt Herkstroeter and I hit topics all across the board, including putting up firewood, riverboat problems, spring bears, muzzleloader...
Episode 79: Paul Forward
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode I'm joined by Paul Forward, an avid traditional bowhunter and backcountry skier and kayaker. We barely got to scratch the surface, but...
Episode 78: Breakup, with Frank Schultz
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank and I sit down a solid a solid 6 1/2 feet apart to discuss a tiny bit of the coronavirus craziness, but mostly spring ice fishi...
Episode 77: Quarantine Q&A
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a solo episode, in the midst of our current Coronavirus lockdown, and i'll be answering listener questions about spring bear hunting, sheep hu...
Episode 76: Sheep Talk
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recording of the sheep hunting presentation I did at the SCI AK chapter banquet (2020) in Anchorage. It covers a gamut of basic shee...
Episode 75: Adam and Connor Owen
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, i'm joined by father-son duo Adam and Connor Owen. They talk about what got them started hunting together and ultimately sheep and go...
Episode 74: Cold Weather Casualties
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how things have been generally breaking down now that we have a real winter, Nick's new-found love for fishing, the upco...
Episode 73: Mike Monnin
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to catch up with Mike Monnin, owner of CaptivateM Outdoors, and Barrow, AK resident. We hit on the upcoming draws, and get to he...
Episode 72: Stan Parkerson, Denali Hunts
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche and I are joined by Stan Parkerson, a long-time pilot, guide, and outfitter, who specializes exclusively in Alaskan bowhun...
Episode 71: Talking Points, with Donald Lee
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Donald Lee, who is a very experienced hunter and trapper here in Alaska. We hit a wide variety of topics including moos...
Episode 70: Wear the Right Ruff, Trapping, Fur, and Other Late Season Happenings
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Temple Dillard, Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, and I catch up on everything from Temple's sheep hunt to current trapline stuff, gang-sett...
Episode 69: Adam Grenda
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get Adam Grenda on the line finally. Adam moved up to King Salmon, AK to fulfill his dream of living in Alaska. He works as a bush ...
Episode 68: Fall in Alaska, Spring in South Africa
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Nick Muche, Jon Shurtz, and Jake King, and we get to catch up on moose season, Nick's archery goat, and my trip to Afric...
Episode 67: Louis Cusack
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Louis Cusack joins me again to give an update on his fall moose hunting and brown bear guiding. We talk about where to drop a moose, ...
Episode 66: Solo Q and A
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I catch up on a few Q and A questions on my own, so apologies if it's unbearable, but hopefully with some useful info! comments o...
Episode 65: Jeff Coe
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to sit down and visit with long-time Fairbanks resident Jeff Coe. I met Jeff while guiding for moose, and the guy has seen and ...
Episode 64: Sheep Stories 2019
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche, Frank Schultz, and I finally sit down and tell our sheep stories from this season. Enjoy!
Episode 63: Carrie’s Ram
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get to hear the story of Carrie's first ram and big game animal firsthand. Carrie and Dr Schultz walk us through the whole trip, an...
Episode 62: Sheep Guiding Season 2019 w Steve Hallenbeck
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to catch up with Steve Hallenbeck after his successful assistant guiding season for sheep, and just before he sets off on his pe...
Episode 61: Good Rams and Bad Rain Gear
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm going solo, so bear with me. I recap the sheep hunt I just had and how much fun it was chasing rams around with the bow before I ...
Episode 60: DIY Drop Camp Hunts with Joseph Von Benedikt
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Joseph Von Benedikt. Joseph is a long-time and prolific outdoor writer and well-traveled hunter that is ...
Episode 59: Sheep Season, with the Delta Boys
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by 5% of the 2019 DS203 tag holders, Frank Schultz, Jon Shurtz, Nick Muche, and Temple Dillard. Of course, we discuss the c...
Episode 58: Jonah Stewart
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche and I sit down with Jonah Stewart of Jonahs Alaskan Outfitters. We get to hear about what got Jonah to where he is today, ...
Episode 57: Mike Monnin
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Mike Monnin, owner of CaptivateM Outdoors and long-time mountain hunter. We talk about sheep hunting, of course, mental...
Episode 56: Jesse Knock
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to talk Southeast AK with my friend Jesse Knock, who lives on Prince of Wales Island. Jesse is a go-getter, and takes full adva...
Episode 55: The Blonde Bear with Nick Muche
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick and I catch up on his spring bear hunting, including the story of the blonde black bear it's taken him 2 seasons to kill. Enjoy!...
Episode 54: Spring Bears, Bows, and BS with Matt Herkstroeter
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Herkstroeter and I talk about our spring bear seasons so far, some of our traditional bow triumphs and struggles, muzzleloaders,...
Episode 53: Bears, Boots, and Big Bores with Steve Hallenbeck
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My good buddy Steve Hallenbeck joins me in this episode to catch up after a busy spring. We talk spring brown bear and grizzly hunting, sheep and goat...
Episode 52: Sharp Rocks and Grizzly Bears
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tom Clum of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear and I recap an awesome week spent pursuing bears here in interior Alaska. I invited Tom up ...
Episode 51: Rampages with Lew Bradley
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get the pleasure of sitting down and visiting with Lewis Bradley, author of Rampages, one of the most, if not THE most extensive vo...
Episode 50: A Ram Worth the Wait with Seth Wietgrefe
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're sitting in the boat NOT catching fish, talking about springtime, and of course, sheep hunting. I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Nic...
Episode 49: SCI Alaska and Float Hunting for Moose with Louis Cusack
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode with Louis Cusack, a guy who's adventures I have been following for quite a few years. Louis is a great guy who has really ...
Episode 48: Current (and past) Events
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Temple Dillard, Nick Muche, and Dr. Frank Schultz. We discuss the significance of John Sturgeon's SCOTUS victory over t...
Episode 47: Boats & Goats
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Muche, Gary Colbath, and Brian Watkins, and get to hear their stories from their spring mountain goat trip to Kodi...
Episode 46: On The Ice
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Herkstroeter joins me again for this episode as we sit over holes in the ice fishing for pike. We had a great day, and talked about ice fishing, ...
Episode 45: Not Spring Yet
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Herkstroeter joins me in this episode after some time working on our trad bow shooting in the garage. We talk about trad bows, the NTS method of ...
Episode 44: Paul Atkins
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get the chance to sit down with a long-time friend Paul Atkins, who lives in Kotzebue and is a fellow outdoor writer and all-around...
Episode 43: Delta
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche, Frank Schultz, and I discuss the results of the annual Alaska permit draws, talk about previously drawn permit hunts, and...
Episode 42: Exploding Guns & “The Februaries”with Frank Schultz
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Dr" Frank Schultz and I catch up on the winter's activities, and a scary incident he had recently with an exploding handgun. He catc...
Episode 41: Donald Lee
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don is one of several folks I've intended to have on the podcast for quite some time. We hit on a few topics including moose hunting, sheep hunting, a...
Episode 40: SHOT Show Recap
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the mind-numbing SHOT show this year, I sat down with The Rokslide.com crew and we talked about some of the cool and not-so-cool things ...
Episode 39: Talking Brown Bears with Luke Randall
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get to hear a few stories and tips about brown bears from my good friend Luke Randall. Luke has guided for brown bears for his...
Episode 38: Year of the Sheep with Steve Hallenbeck
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hallenbeck is no stranger to the podcast, but I hadn't seen much of him since early august, so it was great to catch up and hear about his hunti...
Episode 37: Residency, Lynx Trapping, and about what you’d expect…
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everyone, This episode may not be too polished, but it was a lot of fun. I was joined by Trevor Embry @teeterman, Nick Muche, Frank Schultz, and M...
Episode 36: Sheep Season, Moose Strategy, and Ill-Advised commentary
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to catch up with Brett Evens. It's been a long time since Brett has been on the podcast, so it was great to hear about his hunt...
Episode 35: Bowhunting Archery Mechanics with Tom Clum and Andy Kohlhofer
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode, where I had the unbelievable opportunity to sit down with two living legends of the traditional bowhunting world, Tom ...
Episode 34: Uncle Tracy
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by my uncle, Tracy Freel. He's one of those guys that has been there and done that, and has been a big influence on my pas...
Episode 33: Q & A
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Herkstroeter for a special Q and A session. I've been getting quite a few awesome questions, so we d...
Episode 32: Sitka Blacktails, Trad Bows, and the Bear Hunt That Wasn’t
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, in this episode, Jon Shurtz and Nick Muche give a recap on their recent trip to Kodiak to hunt brown bears and blacktails, We also talk a b...
Episode 31: JR Pederson
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by JR Pederson, a guy that I've been wanting to talk to for awhile. Since JR moved to Alaska in 1991, he's been a huntin...
Episode 30: Goats, Gear, and Guiding with Mark Rowenhorst
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get to catch up with my buddy Mark Rowenhorst on a mid-season break from guiding. He's been out in the field guiding sheep, goats, ...
Episode 29: Forty Mile
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by my brother-in-law Nate Minnema and we discuss the infamous 40 Mile caribou hunt. I say infamous, because often, the seas...
Episode 28: Luke Moffat
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I've got Luke Moffat on the phone. Luke lives in Wasilla, is a contributor for Rokslide.com and spends as much time as just about any...
Episode 27: Sheep, Wolves, and Bandsaws
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Muche and Frank Schultz. The three of us hadn't really gotten together since before moose season, so it was great ...
Episode 26: Moose Hunt with Adam Weatherby
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recap and conversation with Adam Weatherby and Kevin Wilkerson, following our week-long moose hunt here in interior Alaska. We had p...
Episode 25: Sheep Stories with Jason and Erika Franklin
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was able to sit down with Jason and Erika Franklin to talk sheep hunting. I met Jason last year, however had already seen his self-...
Episode 24: Ryan Avery
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, In this episode, I'm joined by my buddy Ryan Avery. Ryan played a huge part in helping me get this podcast off the ground. He is co-owne...
Episode 23: Solo Sheep
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Everyone, In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz and Nick Muche. We primarily talk about solo sheep hunting, as Frank and I each split up...
Episode 22: Sheep Hunting Gear and Meat/Trophy Care
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode by Steve Hallenbeck. Steve was on a previous episode, and is a very experienced sheep hunter. Talking gear for hunting shee...
Episode 21: Temple Dillard and Frank Schultz
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, Sorry for going dark for a bit, but we are back at it. For this episode I'm joined by Temple Dillard and Frank Schultz. Temple is an awe...
Episode 20: Bear Re-Cap with Frank Schultz and Nick Muche
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, and I catch up on the past couple weekends of bear hunting. We talk about Nick's epic weekend with his wif...
Episode 19: Cast and (hopefully) Blast
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, This episode is with Frank Schultz and I as we are returning from an initial trip WAY upriver to set black bear baits. Most of what we h...
Episode 18: Gary Colbath, Luck of the Draw
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Folks, in this episode, I sit down with Gary Colbath and Nick Muche. This was the first time I'd met Gary, as he was making a stop in Fairbanks on...
Episode 17: First Sit Part 2
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche and I recap our first weekend of bear hunting this spring. It was a weekend with the highest highs, and lowest lows, but t...
The First Sit: Part 1 with Nick Muche
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Muche and I talk bear baiting and the anticipation as we head out for our first sit of the year on Nick's bait. It's been a long...
Episode 15: Spring Fever in Alaska
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by two good buddies Jon Shurtz and Nick Muche. Nick just returned from a deployment to Europe and we are all itching to ge...
Episode 14: Stickbows and Dall Sheep with Troy Graziadei
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get to hear from one of the few guys I know who has killed multiple rams with his recurve. Troy is a great guy, and he had to lear...
Episode 13: Springtime and Bear Baiting with Matt Herkstroeter
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The snow is finally starting to melt here in interior AK, which means that spring bear season will be upon us shortly. In this episode, Matt Herkstroe...
Episode 12: Ken and Anna Vorisek
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was fortunate to track down Ken and Anna Vorisek, who live here in Fairbanks, and are very passionate and accomblished bowhunters. ...
Episode 11: Island Air Kodiak
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with Eric Howard and Taj Shoemaker at the Island Air Service hanger in Kodiak. Island air is one of a ha...
Episode 10: Spring Goats on Kodiak Island
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, photographer and fellow Alaskan John Whipple and I have just returned from a late season mountain goat hunt on Kodiak Island. The reg...
Episode 9: CDS Dials, Trekking Poles, and Crocs
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz again, and we discuss A few pieces of gear we have learned to be very valuable on the mountain. We talk ab...
Episode 8: Megabou, and the Trail of Tears
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode by Brett Evens, a fellow Fairbanks resident who has quite a few stories and experiences under his belt. He's a great guy, w...
Episode 7: Guiding to Live the Dream
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my guest is Mark Rowenhorst. Mark hasn't lived here as long as many, but had the dream of moving to Alaska, and has used guiding to b...
Episode 6: Trapping from a Greenhorn’s Perspective
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Schultz and I talk trapping. Frank is brand new to trapping this year, and it was great to hear his perspective on it. He is a ...
Episode 5: The “Houdini” Ram, High-Speed-Come-Aparts, and “Roughing It”
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I link up with my good buddy Steve Hallenbeck. Steve is one of the most experienced sheep hunters I know, and have had the good fortu...
Episode 4: Muzzleloader Moose, Wolverines, and Archery Dall Sheep
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, in this episode, I'm talking with Matt Herkstroeter, another buddy and long-time Fairbanks resident. This is a long one, but it really j...
Episode 3: Bear Attacks and the Alaska Permit Draws
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with another good friend of mine, Jon Shurtz. Jon, like myself, is a transplant to Alaska, who now has quite a few years a...
Episode 2: Guiding Stories
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I once again sit down with my buddy Frank Schultz, to talk about some of the things we have seen and experienced while guiding hunter...
Episode 1: Alaska is a Different Place
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tundra Talk! In this pilot episode, I sit down with my good friend Frank Schultz and discuss some of the dynamics of how Alaska is differen...