Tundra Talk Podcast

It's Frank Schultz and me in this episode, where after the previous episode, Frank has some cautionary tales to add involving all of the dental work he's needed to have. We talk about potato guns, cracking muzzleloader stocks, and the troubles of running jet outboards in dirty rivers, as well as my catastrophic flub on a black bear recently. Enjoy, and hopefully learn from our mistakes!

In this episode we get to hear about some squirrel shooting from my son Jed, then Matt Herkstroeter and I talk about how fast the transition from winter to spring/summer is here, the million things we've been up to, and of course plenty of spring bear hunting talk. Enjoy!

In this episode I'm joined by Larry Bartlett to hear some more detailed information on the looming closure of federal lands in units 23 and 26A for non-local caribou hunters. This is a heated issue, but an important one, and the effort to keep non-local hunters out doesn't seem to be supported by evidence. We fully believe in the need for rural residents to have first priority at times when caribou numbers are down, but they aren't. This was pressed for time and Larry has some amazing stories and experiences, but it was important to squeeze this in while we still have time. If you can call in to give feedback at the meeting, it is from 3pm-7pm (or until the end of public input) (AK time zone), please do. Public Hearing Information: Friday, April 23, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until the end of public participation)Teleconference: Toll Free: (877) 918-3011Passcode: 8147177

In this episode I'm joined by the crew, Dr. Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, and Temple Dillard. We're all antsy and ready for spring and hit on a number of topics including (state-level) fish and game proposals, and just being wound-up and needing to make some new hunting stories. I plan on following up with more detailed discussion on the current proposal to close caribou and moose hunting for non-locals in unit 23 and 26A, but below are links to the announcement (along with contact and meeting info), as well as to my article on outdoorlife.com discussing the issue (that also contains links to pertinent herd information). Public hearing announced for Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request WSA21-01 regarding caribou and moose in Units 23 and 26A | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov) Caribou Hunts Are in Danger on Federal Land in Alaska | Outdoor Life

In this episode, I'm joined by my dad Britt Freel, as well as my uncles Jerry and Tracy. I get to hear a bunch of stories about the old days, how we came to Alaska, and what it was like growing up in what was then a wilderness town of Fairbanks, as well as hunting moose and caribou, and what "the bus" was like as a hunting camp. Enjoy! -Tyler

In this episode, I sit down with Connor, Christina, and Adam Owen to hear their stories from both of the hunts that Christina drew tags for last year, and her transition from southern California to full-blown Alaskan brown bear killer. Enjoy! comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Harrison Gottschling and Jeff Lund, Ketchikan resident, teacher, writer, and host of The Mediocre Alaskan Podcast, which has been around longer than Tundra Talk, and was one of the first Alaska podcasts I found. We chat about Jeff's trip to get a taste of late winter in Fairbanks and do some caribou hunting. We talk about some of the differences between here and Southeast AK, learning curves, and experiencing new things. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode, we recorded in Frank's newly finished man cave and talk about everything from hunting with our kids, to mountain boot insoles, taking time to glass, and how we generally do NOT dress to impress in Alaska. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Frank Schultz and Nick Muche, and we discuss the ADF&G draw tag results for this year. Nick and Frank both had their phones off and look at their results for the first time, and we go from there. Enjoy! comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode I sit down with Master Guide Coke Wallace, of Midnight Sun Safaris. Coke has been at the game a long time and it was great to hear about Coke's background and talk about hunting sheep and moose with horses, predator hunting and trapping in the Alaska Range. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by Dusty Spencer. We talk about moving to Alaska at a young age and get to hear just a few of Dusty's great stories as well as some issues surrounding game laws in Alaska. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com thanks! -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by Harrison and Pat, fresh back from a caribou meat run. We talk about that, getting sick on a sheep hunt, Harrison's new/old tundra and more! Enjoy! -Tyler

We finally made it to 100 episodes, and this time I'm joined by Dr. Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, Temple Dillard, and Connor Owen. We get caught up on everything going on lately, from ice fishing, to coues deer hunting, to snowmachines catching on fire. Enjoy! -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by Robert Coker, professor of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry at the University of Alaska and also a passionate outdoorsman. We talk about his background backpack hunting for whitetails in the Appalachians, coming to Alaska, some of his scientific studies, and what he's learned living and hunting in the last frontier. Enjoy! comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

In this episode I get to catch up with Brett Evens and JT Morgan and hear about their week-turned-month long Southeast AK deer hunt turned Covid quarantine, and of course we tell a couple sheep stories as well. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com thanks, -Tyler

In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz and my buddy and new hunter Jeremy Highfill. We talk about Jeremy's experiences hunting this year, goat hunting, ice fishing, as well as some discussion of some outdoor companies and personalities' opposition to possible oil production in area 1002 of ANWR. Enjoy! -Tyler

In this episode, I'm joined by my uncle Tracy Freel and Temple Dillard. We talk a little trapping, hunting, and get to hear plenty of stories from a different era. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

Skookum, Adjective: "Marked by excellent quality: First Rate" This episode includes Frank Schultz, Nick Muche, and Johnny Klug. After the previous episode, we set aside some time to answer Johnny's questions about getting started in bowhunting and archery in general. We also talk about the uniqueness of "deer camp" down in the midwest and northeast, and have a few thoughts about how wildlife organizations could better help Alaska. Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com -Tyler

We kick off this episode with a couple of listener "Sh*t my pants stories," meet fellow Fairbanks transplant Johnny Klug, and hear about Nick's recent Kodiak deer hunt. Enjoy! Comments, questions, or want to submit your own SYP story? email podcast@tundratalkak.com Enjoy! -Tyler

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 bunny boots, used snowmachines, and taking full advantage of winter. Enjoy! Comments or questions? email podcast@tundratalkak.com thanks! -Tyler