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Welcome back to the Salty Hunter Podcast. Today we have Craig Van Arsdale, a die-hard hunter who has recently moved to Alaska. Craig moved to Alaska from Eastern Washington to start chasing his hunting adventures up here. In the meantime, Craig has spent time in Kazakhstan and the Caucasus Mountains of Russia chasing ibex. International hunting does not typically fascinate me, but chasing and Altai Argali in Mongolia, and a Marco Polo Sheep in Tajikistan are my top two hunts that I would leave North America for. Craig was chasing ibex in Asia and racking up many adventures along the way; mainly logistical nightmares turning into funny stories and wacky experiences. Craig's done everything from being an electrician, to becoming an investor to give himself more free time to hunt. Roll in that he's a hell of a photographer and you can see why Craig has no problem finding adventure. You guys are going to enjoy this episode, I enjoyed the hell out of this interview. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn I'm one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Aaron Stacy of Primal Run Coaching on for round 3. Aaron is gracious enough to come on the show and pass along some more of his wisdom. We talk about gear, time management, diet, cross-training and other aspects of being an endurance athlete; like how important it is to have your family in your corner supporting what you do. We also talk about a fundraiser that he is helping with. Aaron is running the Pine to Palm 100 Mile Endurance Run and will be running for Wild Souls Ranch, located just outside of his hometown. Wild Souls Ranch is dedicated to helping at-risk youth; showing them their full potential through hard work, working with their hands, maintaining a farm, learning to communicate, and discovering strength in themselves. Consider donating, all of the money goes to a scholarship fund for these kids. They have a goal of $3,000 and they are on their way to making it happen. Be a part of the solution. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here’s to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I am joined by one of my best friends and hunting partner Neil. Neil has been on the show several times, but on this one we let the good times roll. He's still active duty Army and getting stationed back in the lower 48, but will be back soon for more hunting adventures. Losing a hunting partner or someone that just has the FILGO attitude can leave a hole in your plans. But I am confident he will be back and we will be making a hell of a lot more memories. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have Tana Grenda, badass woman of the North. Tana lives in King Salmon way West of Anchorage. She is the mother of 6 kids, owns her own business, hosts a podcast, and is one of the more successful hunters I have had the pleasure of meeting. We touch on her bear hunt that got pretty damn western last year, her nearly world record caribou and archery moose hunt. She has been on a hot streak, and frankly, I’m jealous. We also touch on mountain fitness, ultra-running (of course), nutrition, living in the bush, her ruck challenge, hiking with the right muscles and getting your mind right for training. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. A million thanks to Tana for coming on. Good luck this season. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here’s to the hunt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Jeff Lund; host of the Mediocre Alaskan Podcast but it is anything but mediocre. Jeff is a writer, teacher, hunter, and fanatical steelhead fisherman from Ketchikan. I have a deep fascination with southeast AK and must admit that if I were to live anywhere else in the state it would be in Jeff’s neck of the woods. We talk photography, touch on his book and other articles he’s writing, gear in the backcountry, being realistic about hunting out of state, handing off tags if you cant hunt that year, WSA 21-01 (I get a little heated), and anecdotal stories in wildlife management. You can find Jeff’s book A Miserable Paradise on Amazon, and a few bookstores here in town. I’ve read it, loved it, and I’m sure you will too. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Here’s to the hunt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have TC Worley. TC is a photographer and videographer that has worked on many outstanding outdoor films. After exchanging pleasantries, we talk about his adventures on Adak, his adventures above the Arctic Circle, and his love of traditional archery. A lot of this conversation has to do with photography. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer this episode will have information that you can find useful. We also touch on different hunting stories from our respective parts of the continent, rogue waves, and public land. He talks a little on his upcoming projects and the team he is currently working with. TC is an avid outdoorsman, photographer, and true conservationist. I enjoyed the hell out of this conversation, and I think you will too. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Ross Hillier of Nomad Strength. Ross is a strength and health coach living in the Boise area. He dubs himself an "adult-onset hunter” and has a love for traditional archery. This conversation goes down many pathways, but the underlying message is a love for the outdoors and how fitness plays into it. His journey to get where he is today has its own twists and turns and I'm excited to see how his new onset obsession of hunting will shape his own training. We also touch on ultrarunning and the meditative side of being with yourself for hours. Lots of good information coming at you in this episode. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have David Fort. David is a lifelong hunter from South Carolina who decided to make the permanent switch to becoming an Alaskan resident. David has spent the last few years out west hunting in South Dakota and jumped on the opportunity to be stationed in Alaska. During his tour of duty, he fell in love with the last frontier. He hunted caribou, sheep, and fished every river within driving distance. David is currently stationed back in South Dakota but will be making yearly trips back to Alaska to hunt. He is a dedicated hunter, CrossFit coach, has the urge to shoot a recurve and try an ultramarathon. He is my people. Thanks for listening, we love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have Chris Dorsey from Dorsey Pictures. Chris has had his hand in the hunting industry for the last few decades and has some pretty amazing stories to tell. I didn't really give him a chance to introduce himself, and that's my fault as a poor interviewer, but Chris has a pulse on just about everything when it comes to the outdoors. Everything from filming to hunting to serving on conservation boards. Hunting the same moose 2 years in a row, to predator calling a 10 foot brown bear on Kodiak. He has hunted everywhere from Africa to Alaska, South America to Spain with some interesting characters along the way. As always none of this is scripted or pre planned, so this freeform conversation I had with Chris was certainly a pleasure to have. We talk about ballot box biology, government overreach in conservation, Pebble Mine and some of his newer films and books. This was an awesome conversation with a guy that is extremely passionate about the conservation of wildlife and presenting hunters in a positive light. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Greg McHale from Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Greg is a former professional adventure racer, badass sheep hunter that lives in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Greg has raced all over the planet in some of the harshest conditions I can think of. He's an extremely accomplished sheep hunter and hosts his own television show. Knowing that people like Greg exist in the world inspires me to go farther and chase down some of those crazy ideas that I might have. We also talk about mindset and how that can push you through harsh conditions and help you in everyday life. We talk about his wife's running career and their adventure racing style of hunting. It fascinates the hell out of me, and I know you guys will enjoy this conversation. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the Salty Hunter Podcast I’m joined by my buddy Jeremiah Palmer and his buddy Joe. Joe tells us of his hunting season this past fall column to include his elk hunt on Afognak. Joe's got one hell of a story to tell and lessons to teach us about hunting in bear country. He also tells an interesting story about why you need to have a subscription to your Garmin in reach. It was good to have these two guys sitting around the table swapping stories. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Mr. Jim Eeckhout. Jim is a lifelong traditional bowhunter and has been successful In Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48. We talk about his favorite animals to hunt, his most memorable hunts, traditional archery, and using vintage gear in the field. Jim is a hell of a bowhunter and an even better person. It was an honor to have him on the show, and if you ever get a chance to listen to any of his stories sit down and listen! Thank you all for listening, we love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices