Episodes
As requested, in this episode, I dive a little deeper into my own reloading practices and some of the advantages/disadvantages of how I do things. I also talk about some of the larger sample size testing I've been doing and some ways that load development is now radically simpler than it used to be for me. Enjoy and feel free to send questions to [email protected]
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
In this episode, I collected a few short stories and words of wisdom from a local gathering of sheep hunters. I wish I could have spent an hour with everyone there, but on this episode, are bits from Jerry Lees, Marty Meierotto, Bob Cassell, Skip Scott, Tony and Kodi Hollis, and Tom Lamal. Enjoy!
Published 04/22/24
In this episode, I'm joined by Kris Kooistra, Mark Rowenhorst, and Frank Schultz. We get to hear all about Kris's unlikely Farewell bison draw and awesome adventure. Enjoy!
Published 03/25/24
In this episode I walk through the basic steps and equipment for reloading, specifically hunting rifle cartridges, and my basic methods for load development.
Published 03/06/24
In this episode, I'm joined by my work partner-in-crime John B. Snow, shooting editor at Outdoor Life. We talk about some of the recent projects we have been working on including the new 22 ARC, some of the affordable guns I have been shooting, and the importance of knowing how your hunting rifle really shoots. Enjoy!
Published 03/01/24
In this episode, I catch with Wacey Arthur from Alberta. We talk some gun nerd stuff, packing moose out of bad spots, and predator rifles. Enjoy!
Published 02/17/24
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Temple Dillard, and Matt Herkstroeter. We talk old snow machines, 50 below zero, and hacking it out in our beloved home.
Published 02/10/24
In this episode, I'm joined by long-time friend Steve Hallenbeck. We talk about his fall season, letting a giant bull moose get away, and some of his plans for guiding sheep and bear hunters in the future. Enjoy.
Published 01/10/24
In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Herktroeter. We talk about winter tourism and local pond fishing for kids, answer questions about trap prep, buying used sleds, and emergency riverboat tools, and kick around whether we really want to be testers for the new "bunny boots," or not. Enjoy!
Published 01/01/24
In this episode I'm joined by first-time guest and fighter pilot Taylor Ausbon, as well as Dr. Frank Schultz, and Connor Owen! We do a little catching up, field the first ever Tundra Talk ISMP contest, and hear Taylor's epic moose story from this fall. Enjoy!
Published 12/19/23
In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Schultz, as well as Jerry and Thomas Lees. We talk lots of sheep hunting, moose hunting goat hunting, and just a few of Jerry and Thomas's stories from many years of hunting Alaska. Check out Thomas's YouTube channel Backcountry Alaska for some of their awesome videos!
Published 11/27/23
In this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Fraley, who gets to travel around Alaska and the world doing hook-and-line fish research. Naturally, we talk fish, but also some of the more specific points of the potential Ambler road project.
Published 11/20/23
In this episode I'm joined by Brett TerBeek and his son hunter. They tell the story of Hunter's first sheep hunt where he was able to get his first ram. Enjoy!  
Published 11/14/23
In this episode, I sit down with Outdoor Life shooting editor John B. Snow. We talk about cartridge design and performance, talk about whether the gun writers of old were pushovers, and John breaks down the new Garmin chronograph in detail. Enjoy!
Published 11/06/23
In this episode I'm joined by one of the first dedicated Dall sheep biologists in the state of Alaska, Wayne Heimer. Wayne did a lot of the field research to help establish the full-curl regulation in Alaska, and published a book on the history of sheep management in our state. For more information or to get your own copy, go to wayneheimer.com. Enjoy the episode!
Published 10/30/23
On this episode, Dusty Spencer is back to tell about his 2023 moose season, along with Temple Dillard and "the doctor" Frank Schultz. Enjoy!
Published 10/23/23
In this episode, I'm joined by Rob McIntosh, who was telling me sheep tales long ago when I was in high school. We talk about his exciting spring brown bear hunt and some older sheep stories. Enjoy!
Published 10/16/23
In this episode, Frank Schultz recap the highs and lows of our September moose hunt. Enjoy!
Published 10/11/23
In this episode I'm joined by Matt Herkstroeter who has spent his summer diving into cycling, photographing cool stuff, and shooting bull moose on his last night to hunt. Enjoy!
Published 10/06/23
In this episode I'm joined by Frank Schultz and his longtime friend Dave Murray, who is an avid deer tracker in the northeastern U.S. We get some great insight into how he hunts and get ready for our upcoming moose hunt. Enjoy!
Published 09/11/23
I'm joined by Frank Schultz, Connor, and Adam Owen in this episode where we talk about the highs and lows of our sheep hunts this year. Enjoy!
Published 08/31/23
In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Frank Schultz, Connor Owen, and Nick Krysinski. We reflect on the busy-as-hell summer and, of course, look forward to sheep season!
Published 08/09/23
In this episode, Jed tells the story of his first bear, and we talk rifles, bb guns, and squirrel retrievers.
Published 08/04/23
In this episode, I sit down to chat with my coworker and Outdoor Life Shooting Editor John B. Snow. John's an interesting smartass who is very knowledgeable on rifles, shooting, cartridges and ballistics. We talk a bit about how he got where he's at, why medium-sized cartridges have been popular for more than 100 years, and how hunters and shooters often let emotion take over when it comes to their hunting rifle's performance. Enjoy!
Published 07/29/23