Tundra Talk Podcast

Jan 31 2025 186 ep. 117 mins 392
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The podcast all about hunting, fishing, trapping, and the Alaskan life, told by the people who live here.

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Episode 186: Make the Alaska Range Great Again, with Coke Wallace

Jan 31 2025 96 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz and master guide Coke Wallace. We hit a number of topics such as how the past season has gone for Midnight Sun Safaris, speculate on predator control, and talk about some of the issues and relationships with federal agencies and how they manage Alaska's lands.

Episode 185: Talking .22s with Colton Bagnoli

Jan 08 2025 97 mins  
I'm joined in this episode by Colton Bagnoli, who was a long-time editor for Western Hunter, and now Shooting Times. He's been a guide, gunsmith, SWAT team member, and competitive shooter. We talk about some of the new .22-cal cartridges and his experience with them. What they are, what they aren't, and what's important in cartridge selection.

Episode 184: The Good Old Days

Dec 29 2024 186 mins  
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Matt Herkstroeter, and Connor Owen. We talk about old man shoes, new snow machines, muzzleloader bullets, and a whole bunch else. Enjoy!

Episode 183: Kodiak Giant with Jason Wenger

Nov 29 2024 152 mins  
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz and Jason Wenger. We get to hear some of Jason's stories about moving to Alaska many years ago and his long-awaited hunt for a huge Kodiak bear. Enjoy!

Episode 182: A First Ram Double with Tyson Porter and Hunter Parini

Nov 08 2024 146 mins  
In this episode, Frank Schultz and I are joined by Tyson Porter and Hunter Parini, who recount their ball-buster of a sheep hunt. We've got rock slides, alders, nipple-deep creeks, and two awesome rams. Enjoy.

Episode 181: Mike Cronk

Nov 01 2024 92 mins  
In this episode, I'm joined by Tok area resident Mike Cronk. Mike is a retired teacher and avid trapper and hunter. He's been serving as an AK congressional representative and is now running for the State Senate. We talk about wolf trapping, sheep hunting in tennis shoes, bear baiting, and why it's important to vote. Enjoy!

Episode 180: Moose Camp 2024

Oct 03 2024 200 mins  
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. We get together to tell all our newest moose hunting stories from 2024. Enjoy!

Episode 179: Moose and Old Stories with Tracy Freel

Sep 09 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, I'm joined by my uncle Tracy, who talks a bit about getting his moose this year as well as a bunch of old stories.

Episode 178: August Re-Cap with Carson Keys

Sep 04 2024 208 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Carson Keys, who grew up in Fairbanks, and recently came back while working in his new role with Safari Club International. We get to hear about our 2024 sheep struggles and a recap of Carson's first sheep hunt ever. Enjoy!

Episode 177: Becky Schwanke

Aug 05 2024 59 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by biologist and current Alaska state house candidate Rebecca Schwanke from Glenallen, AK. Becky has long been an avid hunter who understands both the rural subsistence and more urban perspectives when it comes to access to hunting opportunities in our great state. Enjoy!