Episode 14: We Back

Lewis Bradley is the Author of the Rampages, a comprehensive series on dall sheep.  This was a humbling sit down with Lew where he shares his story and the history of Rampages.  His books are a center piece for anyone who has hunted sheep or has thought about hunting dall sheep.  I haven't met many people who are consumed by the pursuit of white ghosts with golden horns as Lew Bradley, a good portion of them are in the pages.  Stay tuned for part two and more from this living legend. 

The Alaskast crew -  have a real conversation with Alaska Fishery's Board Member Israel Payton.  Israel is a true Alaskan if there ever was one! Born and raised on the river banks of Central Alaska. He grew up with a fishing pole in one hand and rifle in the other,  living off the land and valuable wilderness  skills.  He was driving a boat before most kids learned to ride a bike. This lifestyle created a jack of all trades from boat building and plane flying,  to a fishing and hunting guide. He was taught to fight for what he believes in and stand up for the little man, and because of these beliefs  he joined the Alaska Board of Fishery's. Other topics include: hunting and fishing regulations, proposals, the salmon pie, "ocean conditions", epic king fishing, snowmaching to school in -40 below zero, of course the epic story of the world record moose and much more!! 

The humble return of the renewed Alaskast Podcast! We took a small hiatus from producing episodes of The Alaskast but we are back! Life and COVID my have put a small damper on the production. But with new equipment and a renewed spirit we are here to give you what you have been missing, more episodes of The Alaskast. We have received a lot of positive feedback on our previous episodes and very for grateful our listeners.   

On this episode we lay down an outline on where we plan on taking the Cast and future episodes. Austin and Landon leave a bread crumb trail of future endeavors without giving up to much of the juice.  Other topics discussed include - the "new normal", big life, changes, business in the front party in the back, moving to Utah...not, hunting competition, breaking expensive things on hunts, the durability of MSR stoves, being scared to death by a grouse, killing a mountain lion stalking your hunter partner and much more!  

On this episode of The Alaskast, the crew Austin and Landon hopped on zoom and chatted with Rob Gearing (Mr. G), the founder of Spartan Precision Equipment and producer of the ultralight weight Javelin bipods. The cast was not only on zoom because of COIVD-19 social distancing precautions but also because Mr. G lives on the opposite site of the globe in the UK! Topics discussed include: getting in fights with bird feeders, pissing matches, Alaska trying to shut down bear season but we wont let them, COVID-19 theories and effects on hunting and fishing, North American conservation model vs. The United Kingdom model, Types of hunting opportunities in the UK, too many deer, Spartan precision shooting systems, market hunting, shaving pounds, and much more! 

On this episode of The Alaskast Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure have another discussion with Derek Blake (akderek) but this time the focus is Kodiak bears! Extracting the juice about how to target, judge, and successfully harvest record book bears. Other topics include: regretful passing on bears, backcountry care packages, bush pranks, dislocated limbs, record book blacktail bucks, glacier bears, stripper boat, good guide vs false guide, best round for a bear hunt, Derek's new transporting business, and much more! 

The Alaskast crew, Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure, break out their packs and discuss the gear that has got them through countless backcountry adventures. Gear includes - tents, sleeping bags, pads, walking sticks, shooting sticks, whippet, camp stoves, water filters, survival gear, optics, knifes, ammo, game bags, kill kits, water bladder, bivy sack, and more. Other topics include - break up, backcountry snacks, hypothermia, snuggling with your hunting partner, Ben Affleck teaching survival as a child actor, people camping too close, bringing no gear, full pack outs, pack rafts game changers, getting lost, spring bear hunting, and much more. Be sure to follow The Alaskast on Instagram. Questions or comments email us at thealaskast@gmail.com. Also like, subscribe and follow Mission Alaska and Prey On Adventure on facebook, YouTube and Instagram. 

This episode of The Alaskast the crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down with Brian Watkins of RHAK (Resident Hunter of Alaska). Brian sets the bar high for any of our future guest because of his delicious home made mountain goat crunch wraps supremes! Wash it down with some IPAs and some great conversations, it was a recipe for a great cast! Topics discussed: short news king salmon opportunities in south central, What is RHAK and how to become involved, kodiak blacktail and caribou, Less than one percent club, Did Austins proposals pass? Extending wolf season and shooting wolves out of a plane,  Buzzing sheep in a plane, Mountain Ascent CBD products, bear baiting tips, tricks, and techniques, bear stories, NEVER break the cardinal rule, Who wins - Wolverine vs bear vs honey badger debate and much more! 

The Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down a with Pat Lumba and Ty Cary and talk about their recent trip to Nunivak island hunting the woolly Muskox. Other topics discussed; Wearing your father-in-laws overall bibs, lost luggage, drawing tags and Austin is still triggered, ACF/UFC fighter Chad Mendez, What is a GIANT Moose, Last day luck, Running from bees and spiking the rifle, magic potion to moose calling, muskox game plan, Ratio four weather days to one hunting day, filming hunts for Roy Roth, Cam Hanes, Jim Shockey, CODE WORD "hooked up like a tow truck", Alaskans helping each other, All hero's don't wear capes, James the weatherman Whittman, Magic carpet ride, blind riding snowmachines, Famous Ramous Amos, Muskox harvest, 700 yard fox shooting (give or take a few) and much more!  

The Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson come to you straight from the conference room of the brought to by sponsor Providence Imaging Center. Today the crew sits down with Mark Spencer of AK expeditions AKA black beard of the Copper river. AK expeditions the leading copper river dip net charter service. Topics discussed: Following dreams, peg legs and eye patches, Dip-netting the copper river, bachelor party fishing trips, Alaskans helping Alaskans, fighting a big King salmon, navigating the deadliest river in Alaska, how to dip net properly, why are copper river salmon the best tasting, buffalo hunting, spiritual hunting, bear guiding and 11 mile hike outs. 

On this episode The Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down at King Street Brewery with guest Derek Blake. Derek is a born and raised Alaskan who now calls Cordova, Alaska home. There here he is a commercial fisherman during the summer and a brown bear guide during the fall. Topics discussed included; Austin holding a grudge, the draw results, Landon shares his once in a life time lucky double draw! Caribou hunting, honey badger vs. a wolverine, buffalo hunting, muskox hunt recap, Austin rodeo clowning a muskox, shooting a quiver of arrows, eating seal oil, and much more!