It was an honor to have Brandi on the podcast. This episode is jam packed with stories from her recent trip to South Africa, growing up in Manitoba, furthering her love for the outdoors in Alberta, her work with the Women Hunt program, and so much more. If you know Brandi then you know she does so much for the community, for conservation, and for women in the outdoor world. I look forward to having Brandi back as we just scratched the surface on so many crucial topics. Applications are open for this years Women Hunt event hosted by The Wild Sheep Foundation International and close at the end of May. To register head to the wildsheepfoundation.org website and be sure to follow @women_hunt & @brandi_n_love on Instagram

AWS is back with returning guest Kyle Short. In this episode, Kyle shares his story of finally achieving his goal of taking an infamous Big Horn Sheep after 13 years chasing them through our backcountry. We also caught up with events from the last year since the last AWS episode & touched on faith and perservearing through life both in and out of hunting. It is truly always a pleasure to catch up with Kyle both on and off the pod. Look forward to having him back! #albertawildlifestories

It was such a pleasure to have T.J. on & to hear some incredible stories from his life hunting around the globe. T.J. talks about how his passion started from an early age, falling asleep with binoculars in hand, to how he started writing, and inevitably hosting Outdoor Quest Tv.  This episode is jammed full of stories that will take you from unforgettable sheep hunts in Alberta, to African Kudu, hunts in Asia, and historic ground blinds in Eastern Europe. T.J. has some incredible trips lined up and I already can't wait to get him on again to hear all about it. If for some reason you haven't seen Outdoor Quest TV now is the time to check it out!! #albertawildlifestories #outdoorquesttv

It was awesome to have the guys from Apex Predator Hunting Co on the podcast. Steven, Trevor, and Joe got into detail about how they started hunting and what led them to experiencing some of the unforgettable encounters they share in this episode. Trevor tells us a few unique stories from being out with his kids to an unexpected white tail harvest. Steven and Joe go into detail about Stevens gorgeous blonde bear, & Joe talks about a picture perfect elk hunt. Be sure to check out @apexpredatorhunting.co on instagram and youtube to see more pictures and videos from their time in the backcountry. I can't wait to have the boys back on the pod to hear more as they truly have a ton of hilarious, exciting, and once in a lifetime stories.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Dan from @dc__outdoors . In this episode Dan talks about growing up in Alberta hunting & fishing and how he passes on the knowledge to his kids. He shares his inspiration and motivation behind his channel DC Outdoors and his passion for chasing game, bushcraft, camping, and cooking! Dan also goes into detail sharing the story of his son's first deer followed up by his buck shortly after in 2023. The story is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I look forward to talking to Dan again and hearing about what he and his family get up to this year! Be sure to check out DC Outdoors to keep up with all of his great content!

It was a pleasure to have Dr. Lee Foote on the podcast. Lee has spent his life working in the outdoors and teaching as a professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta. Dr. Foote was the director behind the UofA botanical gardens and has been on the board for the Alberta Conservation Association for over 18 years. In this conversation Lee talks about growing up in the south and how his life and career brought him to hunting, fishing, and educating here in the north. Interwoven through the chat Lee shares many meaningful memories and stories that are loaded with knowledge and appreciation for our wild world. I look forward to having Dr. Foote back to dive deeper into many of the topics we covered. 

It was a pleasure to have Keith Ward on the podcast and get to know the man behind @the_outdooraddiction . Keith shared his upbringing in Northern Alberta and his roots of hunting with his father. We get into everything from family, to arrow builds, bear hunting, units, shed hunting, and so much more. And of course he shared his remarkable story of his 2023 Bull Elk and his buddies bull just 5 days prior! Keith has a large list of experience and success and we can't wait to have him back to hear what he gets into next! Be sure to give him a follow to see all the great game we talked about in this chat!

Luke & Aaron kick off the spring 2024 Bear Camp Podcast series with a preparation episode. In this episode we talk about how the Bear Camp Podcast series idea originated back in August 2023. They go into detail about learning about baiting, getting out and setting up bait sets, and the crew and everyone involved in this year's spring camp! We discuss our personal hunting goals for this trip and what we will be using to hopefully take our first black bears! We could not be more stoked to get out over the May long weekend and we look forward to episodes with everyone at camp! Stay tuned for more episodes in the series that will be sure to be filled with excitement, raw emotion, and everything that makes hunting black bears in Alberta so great!

It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with hosts Kaleb Diniz & Colton Melnyk from the "Just Wingn It" T.V. series! We talked about what got the guys into hunting and how the show came to fruition. Kaleb and Colton have no shortage of waterfowl and game bird knowledge that left us with a desire to get into a blind a.s.a.p.! We learned a ton from talking to these guys and they shared a couple unforgettable stories from their time in the field. Colton went into detail about getting up close with wolves while Kaleb reminessed on his first successful experience chasing waterfowl! We talked about their upcoming trade show and how  you can get involved by heading over to clippedwingstudios.org . Can't wait to have the guys back and pick their brains more about everything with wings. 

Our conversation with Hutley Sheppard truly left us speechless. In this episode Hutley goes into detail about the AHA Shed Hunters Foundation. He speaks about who they help, the amazing things they contribute to those in need, and how you and other members of the community play a vital role in changing people's lives through the organization. Hutleys personal story shines through as he speaks about the motivation behind starting AHA. Just when we thought the conversation couldn't get any better he hit us with his recent wild boar harvest and how he escaped being charged multiple times while out with his son. Hutley further blew our minds with his 2023 elk story and then continued to tell us about a year in which his success was unmatched. Buckle up because this one will leave you jaw dropped and tearing up! We ask that everyone please take the time to check out the AHA Shed Hunters Foundation on Facebook and consider how you can help those in need.

It was a pleasure to get to know Jered Jarvis and have him on the podcast. In this episode Jered contrasts what it was like to grow up in Newfoundland enjoying the outdoors and moving to Alberta and taking on western big game. Jered shares many stories and accomplishments and goes into detail highlighting his 2023 white tail and his unforgettable mule deer story. Amongst the tales he tells he also weaves in many little known facts and conservation ideologies that reveal his true passion and knowledge for the outdoors. We can't wait to see what he gets into next and to have him back on to dive deeper into his outlook and experiences!

It is always a pleasure to catch up with Spencer Miller! Spencer first hopped on the podcast back in episode #7 where he shared the story of his brother and him taking a black bear & Spencer's first solo archery bull elk hunt. In this episode Spencer shares his unique 2023/24 successes that started with a velvet mule deer during opening weekend of bow season and ended in the deep freeze of the late cow elk season. The stories and contrasts from both hunts are a great example of everything you can experience while hunting Alberta and the variety of skills one needs to be able to find success throughout the year. Looking forward to what Spencer gets into next and hearing from the man again! Be sure to give him a follow to get inspired @spencermilla25

Very thankful that Geoff Dorward reached out months ago with the idea to interview myself (Aaron) for the 50th episode of the podcast. Geoff was one of the first guests on the podcast back in Episode #8 and I can hardly wait to have him back to turn the tables back around! Check out www.albertawildlifestories.com for more!

It was an honor to have Ed Tetley on the podcast! Ed is an Albertan resident that has bought tags and held a hunting license here for the past 41 years. In this episode, Ed shares his upbringing in a large family, getting into hunting, skiing in the Olympics, and passing on all of life's most important lessons to his children and grandchildren. He went into detail about his success bowhunting, his first ever harvest, and what he lives for in the outdoors today. It feels like we only scratched the surface of all of the knowledge and stories Ed has and we can't wait to talk to him again!

It was a blast to join Hunter at his booth at the Yeg Boat & Sportsman show this past weekend. This episode was recorded the Saturday evening after being at the event. Hunter, Luke, and Aaron go into detail with some of their favorite parts of the show, and we hear about Hunters incredible 2023 season. Hunter shares his first archery buck story along with his successful Elk harvest. We can't thank the guy enough for everything over the weekend, and we are already looking forward to seeing what he has in store for his 2025 booth!

Ever wonder what it took to start @wild_tv ?? In this episode, Ryan Kohler, co-founder and president of Wild TV, goes into all the amazing details of how the network came to be. From its first time being plugged into the broadcasting networks to creating the WildTV+ streaming platform, we covered it all! Ryan also shares stories from his upbringing in Alberta and what created the desire to launch Wild TV as Canada's first nationwide hunting, fishing, and outdoor network. During the conversation, Ryan also shared 2 unforgettable stories that include a once and a lifetime Caribou hunt and a near death experience on the side of a mountain! We also talked about the Bowzone Live series, hunting the Edmonton bow zone and his work on his "How To Hunt" show. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Ryan, and I learned a ton from him. I already can't wait to talk to him again! If you want to see more from the stories shared or more amazing content from Canadians and outdoors men and women from around the world, be sure to download and subscribe to the WildTV+ streaming app! The app is incredibly well laid out and customizable to make it easy to find exactly what you're after!

It was an absolute pleasure to have had Christ Felt, owner and operator of The Archery Box pro shop, on the podcast ( @theatcheryboxinc ). In this episode, Chris shares his upbringing in Alberta and how his dreams of one day running an archery shop of his own came to fruition. He drops some big news coming in the spring of 2024 at The Archery Box that you don't want to miss. Chris also took the time to tell the story of his unforgettable first buck with a bow back in the 90s. Throughout the conversation, it is clear that this family man and family run business has the communities best interest in mind as they strive to create a unique and supportive atmosphere. A place all are welcome to share knowledge and enjoy the world of archery. I can't wait to have Chris back on the show and get down to the shop to see their new additions to the place unfold. Be sure to keep up with Chris & The Archery Box at @theatcheryboxinc & at thearcherybox.ca

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We are stoked to bring you the Alberta Wildlife Stories Website and the launch of the E-Magazine & Audio Magazine!! We would like to give a BIG THANKS to all writers and advertisers that contributed to the first issue of the magazine as well as all listeners and supporters of A.W.S. We hope you enjoy everything we have coming to the website! www.albertawildlifestories.com

It was awesome to sit down and have Casey share some stories from his time in the field. From his upbringing to his current endeavors outdoors with friends and family, Casey has no shortage of remarkable encounters. In this episode, he talks about many of his unforgettable hunts and goes into detail about his double header during deer season this past fall, and his recent late season elk hunt in the frigid cold. Casey is well versed in his knowledge of the woods, and I learned a ton from just listening to him talk. I can't wait to catch up with the man again in a future episode. Until then be sure to check out his content @huntin_the_pines and follow him on his journey in our Albertan wilderness.

I was stoked to have Justin Mathieson ( @rackncast ) on the pod & in this episode, he shared some unforgettable stories. If you don't already know this local Albertan, Justin is an avid hunter, angler, shed hunter, and outdoorsman. We talked about his love for shed hunting, being charged by a grizzly, and taking 2 sparring bucks with his father. Justin has been going through some health related difficulties that people would never know about as his personal strength and outlook on life are far better than many. His attributes contribute to his well-rounded perspective of life and the outdoors. All of his achievements may make him look like he's lucky. However, those who know him know every piece of his success is earned through dedication and miles put on in the field. I always look forward to catching up with him and am already stoked to have him back again. To see & hear more about Justin be sure to check out @rackncast Also be sure to check out @grizztargetsarchery @slayercalls @canddarchery @precision_edge_taxidermy