For those that remember, Megan joined me on episode #17, where she shared her first bear hunt and an unforgettable moose story with her kids by her side. She also got her start in archery in a very unique way. Once I saw her take a bull moose this past fall, followed by her first buck with a bow, I knew we needed to tall again! In this episode, she goes into immense detail about what both success stories were like and what she took from them. We also finally talked about her love for shed hunting and some of her once in a lifetime finds. I can't wait to see what Megan gets into next with her bow and to have her back to hear the story! To see more of her great content be sure to head over to @meg.s.outdoors

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I was stoked to have Zack on and hear about his life both on the rink and in the outdoors! We talked about Zacks hockey career from being born in Calgary Alberta to present, including his time in the NHL playing for The Vegas Golden Knights, multiple AHL teams, WHL, & currently playing in the Europen league "Liiga" for Vaasan Sport in Finland. Zack also runs Hayz Outdoors and provides the outdoor community with exceptional writing and apparel stemming from his love for hunting, fishing, and conservation. During the conversation, Zack told his most memorable hockey and hunting stories and shared what his experience of both has been like in Europe. We also touched on topics including the Great Grizzly Debate and the recent eradication of the invasive Fallow deer from Sidney Island. This conversation is jam-packed as Zack does an incredible job of relating the 2 worlds of hockey and hunting, and I already can't wait to have him back on and hear more.

To see more of Zacks great content, be sure to check out www.zackhayes.com , @hayesie24 , & @Hayzoutdoors)

Whether it's running his restaurant Chartier, hunting, photography, or journalism, Darren always brings a ton to the plate! In this episode, we discussed what motivated him to open up shop in the dining world while simultaneously diving into hunting. We chatted about his upbringing on the east coast and his journey to Alberta. Darren shared his wild "against all odds" story of his 2023 buck dubbed "Megaladon" and it's one you don't want to miss. After talking to him I knew we just started to scratch the surface of all the incredible things he does and is a part of. I can't wait to have Darren back to hear more stories and insight from his authentic perspective.

Alex returns to the podcast after joing me in Ep#2! I always look forward to talking and catching up with Alex. He is always down to share stories, help a guy out, and talk about the passion for the outdoors. He had a great 2023 season, and in this episode, we went over all of the highlights! He went into detail about some of his most unique moments, including a Sandhill Crane, a unicorn of a Snowgoose banded in Alaska, hunter hosting the @slayercalls crew, his opening day buck, and the buck his daughter took very shortly after. Alex's stories and the moments he shared make for a perfect season! Alex is headed north on an endeavor for Bison this week, and with everything he has lined up after, I already can't wait to talk to him again!

*Live From the Ice Tent* w/ Andy Henderson & Sam Robertson ( @as.outdoors @samantha.getsoutdoors ). In this episode, we set up some mics inside their insulated Otter tent and caught up on their 2023 hunting season and their unreal start to the hardwater season while catching some swimmers ourselves! They told stories from some of their most recent unforgettable catches and from years past. We talked about their approach to winter fishing tactics and their go-to gear from rigs, set ups, and clothing. It's always such a pleasure to catch up with these two, and I already can't wait to getagain!

It was such a pleasure to have had Doug Moisey, owner and operator of C&D Archery shop in Mallaig Alberta, on the podcast ( @canddarchery ). In this episode, Doug goes back to his roots and what the hunting world was like in his youth. He nostalgiacally tells stories from his life and shares what made his favorite moments so meaningful. It is always a breath of fresh air talking to Doug, and he always has wisdom to share. I can't wait to have him on again as the man has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to bow tuning & hunting that I could listen to for hours. Doug is always supporting the Albertan community alongside co-owner of C&D Archery Cory Lohr ( @lohrzy88 ). Whether it's bringing in local products or teaching bow hunting to the next generation, they always have others in mind. C&D is run by two exampliatory individuals that I can not say enough good things about!

The 2023 Holiday Special with returning guest Luke Squires ( @squiresoutside ) is a doozy!! For those that don't know, this past season, Luke folded a tag on what may be the biggest buck he may ever take in his life. Luke is a big-time gear head, so we decided to format this episode a touch differently. Instead of just hearing Luke's story, he went heavily into the gear and the rig he used to seal the deal. Simultaneously, we thought people may want to hear about the archery setup I ran to take my 2023 opening day White Tail. So I dropped all the specs of everything I run as well. This special is jam-packed with knowledge, personal preferences, finite detail, and of course some good laughs and good stories. It's always a pleasure to catch up with the man, and I hope you enjoy hearing about why we choose to use what we do. Feel free to message either one of us with any questions or rig related comments from this episode! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

DISCLAIMER: We are not sponsored or paid to talk about any of the products in this episode.

It was unreal to hear some of Levi Whitney's ( @leviwhit ) multi-species success stories from 2023 and years prior. In this episode, we covered a lot of ground. We talk about what got Levi into the harder back country hunts and what it took to get big game out. Levi shares his 2023 recap with successfully folded tags on a spot and stalk blackbear and his first archery white tail buck. I was also eager to hear the story of his first ram and his success calling in a P&Y bull for a friend. This may be the most species covered in an episode yet! Woven within the conversation is talk about the human experience, our connection to the outdoors, connection to our past through hunting, and close encounters with wilderness. I'm looking forward to catching up with Levi in the future to hear more about the incredible things he gets into in our Albertan backyard.

I was stoked to have Travis Bower ( @tbower21 ) on the podcast to hear about his most recent success taking a Ram with his Longbow. I've been itching to have a traditional hunter on the pod since returning to recurve in recent months. In this episode, we cover a ton of Travis's personal preferences with traditional and what gear he favors. He shared stories from growing up hunting sheep with his father, his journey with stickbows, and how it all started. It was incredible to hear him talk about the 21-year wait to draw the coveted tag and the 18-year trad journey that brought him to the top of a mountain both physically and mentally to harvest this bighorn. I learned a ton talking with Travis and can't wait to have him back to pick his brain more on primitive hunting.

It was unreal to have and hear some of Josh Murphys ( @j0shingar0und ) stories on the pod. Josh grew up on the Virgin Islands salt water fishing with his father. His family was back and forth between there and Alberta for many years until they finally called this province home. In this episode, Josh shares many memories growing up fishing and the contrast to chasing fresh water fish here. We talk about his deep dive into fly fishing and the gear and flys he uses to make magic happen. Josh goes into detail with the 50" pike he caught on the fly this year and the unforgettable moments that truly made it a once in a lifetime experience. We then drift into discussion about the amazing trips Josh has planned for 2024. Looking forward to seeing what he gets into and having him on again to share future endeavors! Be sure to check out all of Josh's incredible content through @j0shingar0und