In this episode Erik Rhodin sits down with Josh and Dallin from Snowy Mountain Bear Dogs for a deep dive into hunting culture,

Karelian Bear Dogs, and what it really takes to build functional, hard-working hunting dogs in today’s world.

This conversation moves from personal hunting journeys to the realities of breeding, training, and selecting dogs for real-world predator work. We explore the unique characteristics of the Karelian Bear Dog, the versatility of Spitz-type breeds, and how breeding philosophies differ between North America and Scandinavia.

Josh and Dallin share insights on decoying coyotes, bear hunting in harsh mountain terrain, managing heat and injuries in the field, and the importance of self-preservation instincts in a true working dog. We also discuss wildlife management strategies, including hazing bears to reduce human–wildlife conflict, and how climate and environment shape both predator behavior and hunting opportunity.

This episode blends culture, conservation, and practical dog work

🐻 The role of Karelian Bear Dogs in bear hunting and wildlife management

🐕 Breeding standards and selecting for grit vs. self-preservation

🌲 Cultural differences between Scandinavian and North American hunting traditions

🧬 The future of Karelian breeding practices

🐺 Decoying coyotes and predator control strategies

🔥 Managing heat, injuries, and survival in rough country

⚖️ Hunting regulations and how they shape dog work

🌎 Climate impact on wildlife populations and hunting seasons

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In this episode Erik Rhodin and Darren Petty continue the conversation with Travis Bader, diving deeper into ethics, conservation, and the realities of modern wildlife management.

We discuss public land access, predator–prey dynamics, hunting regulations, and the challenges hunters face in maintaining ethical standards in a rapidly changing world. The conversation also covers hunting with dogs, the bond between hunter and dog, and how technology is shaping the future of hunting.

Travis shares thoughtful insight into why education, collaboration, and responsibility are key to keeping hunting traditions strong for future generations.

Highlights include:

⚖️ Ethics and responsibility in modern hunting

🌲 Public land access and hunting regulations

🐻 Predator management and human–wildlife interaction

🐕 Hunting with dogs and training methods

📚 Education and collaboration among hunters

🔮 The future of hunting and conservation

An honest, experience-driven conversation about where hunting stands today — and where it’s heading.

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In this epiosde Erik Rhodin and Darren Petty sit down with Travis Bader — Canadian outdoorsman and host of the Silvercore Podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges hunting cultures across the Atlantic.

Travis shares his experiences hunting in Sweden, his time at the Norma Academy, and his perspective on how hunting traditions, regulations, and community differ between North America and Scandinavia.

We talk about the role of hunters in wildlife management, the importance of community, and why understanding different hunting cultures matters more than ever.

Highlights include:

🦌 Hunting in Sweden vs. North America

🎓 Experiences at the Norma Academy

🌍 Cultural differences in hunting traditions

🤝 Community and collaboration in hunting

🐕 The role of dogs in hunting

🌱 Hunters and conservation responsibility

A grounded and thoughtful conversation about hunting, culture, and the shared values that connect hunters worldwide.

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In this week’s episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik Rohdin and Adam Vu sit down with their hunting partner Dominic Brown of Bayou Outlaws for a grounded conversation about real-world hunting, dog work, and life in the field.

We talk about everything from moose hunting in harsh winter conditions to fast-paced wild boar chases, and what it takes to run dogs effectively when weather, terrain, and pressure all work against you. Dominic shares his experiences hunting alongside Adam through Bayou Outlaws, and how teamwork, trust in dogs, and reading animal behavior are key to consistent success.

The conversation also dives into managing multiple dogs in the field, how weather impacts dog performance, ethical considerations around trail cameras, and what separates preparation from luck. We wrap things up by touching on future hunting plans and how community, storytelling, and shared experience continue to shape the hunting culture on both sides of the Atlantic.

Whether you hunt moose, boar, or just appreciate honest dog work and time outdoors, this episode is about process, partnership, and learning every time you step into the woods.

Highlights include:

🐕 Hunting with dogs under real pressure

❄️ Moose hunting in tough winter conditions

🐗 Wild boar chases and fast decision-making

🤝 Partnership and teamwork through Bayou Outlaws

🎯 Dog performance, ethics, and field experience

A relaxed, experience-driven conversation about hunting, dogs, and the people who make the journey worth it.

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In Part Two, we continue our conversation with Filip Örnerkrans, diving deeper into the broader cultural, ethical, and economic realities surrounding hunting.

We talk about trophy hunting from a Scandinavian perspective, how hunting helps fund conservation, and why public perception of hunters can differ so much between countries.

We also discuss the importance of education, transparency, and why hunters need to stand confident in their traditions at a time when hunting is often misunderstood.

Filip reflects on hunting as a lifelong learning process and why valuing wildlife is key to protecting it for future generations.

Highlights include:

🌍 Bow hunting’s cultural role in Sweden

🦌 Trophy hunting — respect, memory, and meaning

💰 Hunting’s role in funding conservation

📚 Education and public understanding of wildlife management

⚖️ Ethics across borders and hunting cultures

🔥 Why hunters shouldn’t be ashamed of their passion

A thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about responsibility, conservation, and the future of hunting — told from a Swedish perspective with global relevance.

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In Part One, we sit down with Filip Örnerkrans, together with Wayne, for an in-depth conversation about bow hunting, tradition, and the ethics that shape how we hunt.

We talk about the transition from traditional to modern archery, shot placement and animal behavior, and why bow hunting demands a different level of patience, awareness, and respect.

We also explore the importance of mentorship in hunting, the role of dogs across different cultures, and why the experience often matters far more than the harvest itself.

Filip shares insight into his hunting film series Jaktrömmar, which focuses on emotion, adventure, and connection to the hunt — not just the moment of the kill.

🏹 Traditional vs modern bow hunting

🎯 Shot placement, patience, and animal behavior

🧠 Ethics and personal responsibility in hunting

🐕 Dogs in hunting — cultural differences and traditions

🎥 Jaktrömmar and storytelling beyond the kill

🤝 The importance of mentorship and passing knowledge on

A thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about bow hunting, respect for game, and why the journey is often the real reward.

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In this New Year’s special episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik and Adam sit down with Jimmy Vegas to talk about getting into hunting later in life — and getting completely hooked.

Jimmy shares how a casual interest turned into a full-blown passion, from his very first hog hunt to traveling, hunting with dogs, and experiencing the camaraderie that keeps pulling people deeper into the hunting world. We talk about learning the ropes as a newcomer, safety and regulations, and that moment when hunting stops being about curiosity and becomes part of who you are.

This episode is about discovery, growth, and seeing hunting through fresh eyes — the excitement of the first hunt, the connection to nature, and the community that comes with it.

Whether you’ve hunted your whole life or are just starting to feel the pull, this conversation captures why so many of us wish we’d started sooner.

Highlights include:

🐗 First hog hunt experiences

🐕 Hunting with dogs for the first time

🌲 Finding connection with nature

🎯 Learning safety, rules, and responsibility

🤝 Community, mentorship, and shared passion

🧭 Looking ahead to future hunts and goals

A relaxed, story-driven New Year episode about how hunting finds you — no matter when you start.

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Robin Tangen is back — fresh home from West Virginia and with a brand-new chapter added: importing a dog from the U.S. to Norway.

In this Christmas episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, we sit down to talk hunting, dogs, and the shared traditions that connect Sweden, Norway, and the United States. Robin shares stories from his recent trip to the U.S., what it’s like hunting and traveling over there, and the realities of bringing an American dog into a Scandinavian hunting life.

We get into hound hunting and breed differences, tracking styles across dog types, modern tools like GPS and training aids, and even the use of robotic bears in dog training. Along the way, we talk about game meat on the Christmas table, dog training philosophies, and how hunting builds friendships that last far beyond a single season.

A relaxed, holiday conversation about dogs, culture, travel, and the people we share the woods with.

Highlights include:

🎄 Christmas hunting traditions across countries

🐕 Robin’s West Virginia trip & importing a dog from the U.S. to Norway

🦮 Hound breeds and tracking differences

🧭 Training dogs by understanding instinct

🤖 Modern tools and training methods

🥩 Game meat and food traditions

🌍 Cross-border hunting culture and friendships

Perfect listening for a slow holiday morning — whether you’re feeding dogs, cutting meat, or just enjoying the quiet.

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In this episode, Erik and Adam sit down with Austin Marcum of Wild Country Kennels for an honest conversation about coon hunting, hound work, and what it truly takes to build reliable hunting dogs.

They talk about how hounds are started, tested under pressure, and selected forward in serious programs — and why not every dog makes the cut. The discussion also compares American coon hunting culture with hunting dogs in Scandinavia and Europe, showing that while the game and systems differ, the core values of dog work remain the same.

Whether you run hounds, Laikas, or simply appreciate real working dogs, this episode focuses on the mindset, patience, and evaluation behind consistent dog work.

🐾 Coon hunting and hound culture in the U.S.

🐕 Training, testing, and selecting hunting dogs

🌍 American vs. Scandinavian dog culture

🔥 Dog work over harvest

🧭 What separates good dogs from great ones

A grounded conversation about dogs, tradition, and why the process matters more than the outcome.

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In this episode, Erik and Adam sit down with Swedish hunter, tracker, and lifelong Laika man Mikael Kronstrand for a deep dive into dog work,

training philosophy, and what truly separates a good dog from a great one.

They explore the mindset behind building reliable wounded-game trackers,

the differences between East and West Siberian Laikas, and why Scandinavian dog culture operates so differently from what we see in North America.

From bark tempo and species reactions to real-world tracking challenges, this conversation goes far beyond the surface

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They also break down the Scandinavian moose hunting trials — how they’re judged, what traits actually matter in the field, and how trials translate into real hunting situations.

Whether you run Laikas, elk dogs, or hounds, this episode delivers insight only decades of hands-on experience can provide.

Highlights include:

🐺 Laikas vs. Elkhounds — traits, differences, and what each brings to the hunt

🩸 What makes a consistent wounded-game tracker

🐗 How dogs change behavior from moose to wild boar

🎧 Scandinavian vs. American dog culture — two worlds, two mindsets

🏆 How moose trials actually work — judging, expectations, and real-field relevance

🧭 Why some dogs make it and others don’t

🔥 Training philosophy from a lifetime of experience

A grounded, experience-driven conversation for anyone who loves working dogs,

Scandinavian hunting culture, or the craft of building a dog that can truly perform when it matters.

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