TUNDRA TALK PODCAST

Tyler Freel

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

  • 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
  • 2 hours 26 minutes
    Episode 182: A First Ram Double with Tyson Porter and Hunter Parini

    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.

    8 November 2024, 11:12 pm
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Episode 181: Mike Cronk

    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!

    1 November 2024, 5:37 pm
  • 3 hours 20 minutes
    Episode 180: Moose Camp 2024

    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!

    3 October 2024, 9:53 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 179: Moose and Old Stories with Tracy Freel

    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.

    10 September 2024, 1:17 am
  • 3 hours 28 minutes
    Episode 178: August Re-Cap with Carson Keys

    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!

    4 September 2024, 5:30 pm
  • 59 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 177: Becky Schwanke

    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!

    5 August 2024, 6:46 pm
  • 3 hours 7 minutes
    Episode 176: Summer Rush with Frank Schultz, Matt Herkstroeter, and Connor Owen

    In this episode, I’m joined by Frank Schultz, Matt Herkstroeter, and Connor Owen. Summer has been busy as hell, so we’re all over on topics from truck tires to rafting to prepping for sheep hunting. Enjoy!

    25 July 2024, 8:34 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Episode 175: Arthur Abalama
    In this episode, Arthur Abalama is back on the podcast, this time in person. Arthur, Frank Schultz, and I chat about what we've all been up to this spring, and get to hear more about seal and wolf hunting from Arthur. Enjoy!
    3 July 2024, 5:31 pm
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