TUNDRA TALK PODCAST

Tyler Freel

The podcast on hunting, fishing, and trapping in Alaska, with an Alaskan perspective

  • 2 hours 31 minutes
    Episode 193: Beware of Horses

    In this episode I’m joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. We catch up on what’s been going on, the past moose and sheep seasons, and my accident in Idaho.

    15 February 2026, 2:17 am
  • 1 hour 56 minutes
    Episode 192: DLP: Stopping a Charging Grizzly

    In this episode, I’m joined by Brett TerBeek and his hunting partner Andy M. We talk about the upcoming sheep season, recap some spring bear stuff, but also walk through their recent scouting trip where they accidentally walked into a grizzly’s moose kill. Enjoy!

    7 August 2025, 7:37 pm
  • 2 hours 22 minutes
    Episode 191: Loose Ends; with Temple, Connor, and Dr. Schultz

    In this episode, I’m joined by Temple Dillard, Connor Owen, and Frank Schultz. We catch up on some hunting and fishing stories from this past spring and summer and eagerly look forward to the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Enjoy!

    4 August 2025, 1:45 am
  • 56 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 190: Kids Tell the Best Bear Stories

    In this episode, I’m joined by my daughter Sadie and son Jed. They both got bears this spring and we are finally getting around to telling their stories. Enjoy!

    25 July 2025, 6:34 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Episode 189: Building A Better Copper Bullet, with Sam McGuire

    In this episode I’m joined by Sam McGuire of McGuire Ballistics and SMC Williams Guide Service out of California. I’ve had a chance to load and shoot a bunch of Sam’s bullets and an even better opportunity to hunt big pigs with him and see them in action. We talk about Sam’s background in guiding and his journey in ballistic manufacturing. Most importantly, we discuss what the bullets do and offer to the shooter.

    18 July 2025, 6:42 pm
  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    Episode 188: Sheep and Shooting, with Ben Reynolds

    In this episode I’m joined by passionate sheep hunter and mountain adventurer Ben Reynolds. We recently competed together in the first Alaska NRL Hunter rifle match and talk about that experience, how it can benefit hunters. We also hit on Ben’s sheep hunting experience and both the mental and physical approach that has helped him be successful. Enjoy!

     

    8 July 2025, 8:21 pm
  • 2 hours 48 minutes
    Episode 187: Back in the Clinic

    In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Matt Herkstroeter. Recording from the Dr. Schultz clinic, we talk about how hunting rifles aren’t made like they used to be, picking a suppressor, which rifle Connor should take to Kodiak, and much more. Enjoy!

    13 April 2025, 4:31 am
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Episode 186: Make the Alaska Range Great Again, with Coke Wallace

    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.

    1 February 2025, 12:39 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Episode 185: Talking .22s with Colton Bagnoli

    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.

    8 January 2025, 6:33 pm
  • 3 hours 6 minutes
    Episode 184: The Good Old Days

    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!

    30 December 2024, 12:55 am
  • 2 hours 32 minutes
    Episode 183: Kodiak Giant with Jason Wenger

    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!

    29 November 2024, 7:37 pm
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