202.1K
Downloads
224
Episodes
Alaska based podcast shining a light on the Alaska outdoor lifestyle, culture, people, and activities around our great state.
Episodes
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield and guest Chad Aurentz are accompanied by John Sturgeon, President of the Safari Club International (SCI) Alaska chapter, Director for the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation, legendary hunter and 2 time unanimous Supreme Court champion
2021 post Covid Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation banquet experience at the Palmer fair grounds, shout out to board member and chapter president Kevin Kehoe, recent sheep hunting popularity and growth in the industry, sharing the harvest with the clan, Shane Mahoney “Wild Harvest Initiative”, John’s intro, SCI (Safari Club International) Alaska chapter President, Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation board member, John’s resume and 6 retirements, the Alaska logging industry and its future, Alaska logging industry on the downhill slide, logging boom in Chile and New Zealand, Local native corporations and the positive economic impact on Alaska, wounded warrior hunting programs, John’s Fort Greeley moose hunt with a warrior, the 60inch bull, John’s hunting itinerary, (Moose, Elk, Deer & Antelope), SCI and it’s over 650 proud members, SCI “First for Hunters”, “Protecting Rights for Hunters”, SCI support options and a membership, fighting for public land access and the issues, how to help, supporting youth and women participation in hunting, recent decline in hunting licenses country wide, culture expansion in youth hunting and draw permit opportunities, board of game recognition and petition opportunities, “The Hovercraft” John’s fight to the top, and a 2-time unanimous decision and win in a historical Supreme Court case costing over 1.6 million dollars, the unique nature of the case, it’s argument and overwhelming support from Alaska and the community, “The Grand Compromise” and the principle of the victory, A.N.I.L.C.A (Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act), King Cove to Cold Bay Rd project
https://www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbYEEV6swi2yZWWuFop73LQ
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield and guest Chad Aurentz crack open some caribou calls with fellow podcaster and local Alaskan multimedia sensation Alice Qannik Glenn of Coffee & Quaq Podcast
High school football in Barrow, Barrow name change to “Utqiagvik”, Usnea, old man beard fire starter, Inuit war with Athabaskan’s, inherent bias, diversity in East Anchorage Schools, “Native Time”, Jacqui Lambert, “ Do Dope Shit”, climate refugees, telling the truth about the past, intro into Coffee & Quaq the podcast, CB radio and a community connection, “Radio check, does anybody copy?”Harrison Schmitt the astronaut, inspiration to study astrophysics, moving to Arizona for college and the culture shock, coming back home to Alaska inspired, Eskimo vs. Inuit, doctrine of discovery, the art of story telling as a culture, stories of the 10 legged Polar Bear, weasel bear, AK Bigfoot “Invkpasuk”, ICC, Inupiaq people, criticism of the Caucasian influence in native bloodlines, evolution of blood quantum in tribal society, State bill 84 & House Bill 184, tribal compacting, Metlakatla Reservation, Alaska Native tribal tattoos & fashion, the story of “Sedna”, Alaska Native Foods & Culinary art, what’s next for Alice and Coffee & Quaq tackling the hard issues (Alaska Native Homelessness) and the future
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield go full Overlander style with adventure enthusiast Craig & Brooke Pester, owners and operators of Alaska Overlander & Total Truck Accessory Center
Adak island caribou hunting, AK Overlander & the start up, a love for the business and building a dependable adventure vehicle, starting a life together in New Zealand & Australia, AK Kiwi, growing up and life in Cordova AK, Craig & Brooke’s first vehicle, career starts in tourism and hospitality, Era Aviation, Aramark, raising kids in Denali, J-1 Visa Program, off-season planning, operations & planning the route, passion for DIY adventures, beginning of an Overlander, “Denali” & “Nanook”, The Rig & it’s shelf life, the Toyota Brand, equipment reliability & dependability, growth in the Overlander industry & a culture shift, love for life & the experience, the ultimate build, Gear: Alu-Cab, Dometic Power, Redarc, Front Runner, Bubba Rope, Maxtrax, CVT & Ikamper roof top tents ““The Build is the Journey”
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield swing the pick with the golden brothers Hunter & Gunnar Robuck of the world famous “Alaska Mint” in Anchorage, AK.
Short recap on Brandon & Daniel’s moose hunt, harvesting a grizzly bear and an Alaska/Yukon moose, shout out to “Aquatraction” custom matting & products, Hunter & Gunners fond memories of the mint shop, business growth in downtown Anchorage, The Alaska mint moves into the 4th ave McDonalds?, post Covid downtown anchorage vibe and culture, Anchorage Downtown Partnership community events and impact, gold price per once, a resurgence in gold accessorizing with a new generation, chunky gold life, quartz trapped gold, uncle Randy’s customs press dyes, the minting process, electroplating and pressing coins, the longevity and success of a family run business, values and a common goal, trading and dealing gold, bitcoin and crypto, Alaska Tlingit art, authentic Alaskan art vs. Chinese, the perfection and detail of an AK mint coin, custom fossilized Oosik axe, gold bars, weight & pricing, new found love for Alaskan outdoor activities and adventure, back country sling in Prince William sound, speed flying, salt water spear fishing for salmon & halibut, the booty bothers first moose hunt
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield tell their 2022 sheep hunting stories and outline the moose hunting season with a few hot tips and must haves
Topics - upcoming guests, Daniel’s sheep hunt, Sheep numbers, Road access vs plane, Blown up spots, Bad weather days, rubber cement, Brandon’s sheep hunt, Trail problems, Slime air compressor, Taxidermy backlog, Tipi first timers, Sheep numbers, Being Alaskan and helping, Hunting pressure, Tipi stakes, ATv must haves, Tire story, Tie a lot knots, A triscuit shy, Trailers, Prepping rookies, Meat supply, New Argo, Gear lists
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield lead the way with off road enthusiast and ambassador of “Lady Owned Toyota’s” Hailey Bouffiou!
The Purinton Creek Trail 3rd Marsh Bridge Project, help Josh Gay raise $25k to build an access bridge for public access and help restore the wet lands to their natural state!
Running a Toyota 4Runner on tracks, recreation and off-roading during the winter months, Knik glacierJim & Friday Creek, the old Denali hwy, Daniel’s Nelchina River crossing story, running out of fuel on Petersville road, Lady owned Toyota’s, Toyota “Geeks” and the culture, a unique Toyota market value, Hailey’s history and story, Wazzu & ASU alumni, the family fishing business and commercial fishing in Bristol Bay, Inspiration, potential interest and a career in local law enforcement and airport police, respect for Alaska State Troopers, Brandon’s childhood dream of becoming a fish and wildlife trooper, Deny Hoyt photography, Hailey’s 2018 Toyota 4Runner build, custom Topo wrap hood and that damn Blue Shovel, Overland or Full off-road?, suspension lift kit, rock sliders, oversized wheel and Kenda tires, The 4Runner Viper Cut, GMRS radios, Tactilian magnet badges USA, Oakley, A boyfriend and his guns, The Alaskan Lady Toyota Group, Total Truck and Alaska Overlander, upcoming cool Alaskan road trips,
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield make camp with all the shelter options they like to use in the field.
Snow in Cantwell, The Kifaru Woobie and weebie, Winning photo contests, 1st Gen tents, Sierra design 2 man, Northface tent leak, tent in a tent, Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2, bathtubs, Limelight 2, Black Diamond 4 man tipi, megalith with pole, condensation, single wall tent versus, Kifaru 8 man tipi, the seam seal process, stoves, Cabelas Guide series, 4 man, 6 man, 8 man, Instinct, canopies, Teton, weights, Arctic Oven, Barneys Bomb Shelter
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield conjure up our master plans for the 2022 Alaskan Backcountry Hunting season
Dads teeth biz & whitening, Karlo’s “Guile” hair style, building the plan, Dustin’s ready to hunt, to film or not to film, new gear showcase, can-am outlander 1000 6x6, black diamond 4-man Tipi tent, Sims CX rain jacket, Daniel & Jack’s sheep hunt, Jake Kuber, “thed00d00”, scout mission, “in the rabbit hole” MLE major league eating, #1 Joey Chestnut, hotdogs, White Castle burgers & cow brains?, unit 13 caribou/moose with papi & the uncles, VP racing fuel racing cans, roto-pax, @Brando_AWP hunt plans, first sheep hunt with my bestie, annual moose camp hunt w/the OG’s, weekend warrior moose hunts w/AWP crew & Dustin Slinker, October Afognak Elk Tag hunt, Prince William Sound blacktail
Deer
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & Eric Korman recap the latest and greatest with pro-dog musher Eddie Burke III
The progression of a podcast, The 2022 Baitshack Silver Salmon Derby, excitement that surrounds the Iditarod re-start in Willow, AK, Eddie re-caps the 2021/2022 mushing season, the growth of his team and the 3-year plan coming together, the Big-3 in 2023 race schedule (The Kusko, Iditarod, & Kobuk) lead dog “Blunt” and becoming a father, future generation pups, popularity of the Iditarod vs. the Iron dog snowmobile race, the race tracker, the finish line in Nome! “Mardi Gras of the north” celebration party, Building a gear list & layering system, FITS socks, gore-Tex, Pertex Shield, Tyvek Tape & Aqua Seal, cooking with “HEET”, Lobin over boots, Seal skin gloves
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Daniel Buitrago and Brandon Fifield drop the beat in full report mode with podcast O.G. Cody Liska of Crude Conversations
“Chomper T” 3 Arrogant Mind, Sabatian Gardner, Koots Ice Bar, Soiled Seed opening for NAS, hip hop life to dad life, Delta Airlines graveyard shift, the song never heard “Ghost” 2011 (Soiled Seed & Josh Boots), Capone & Noriega, reminiscing the glory days of American hip hop, Metallica Podcast, Cody’s History and the podcast come-up, learning from Ms. Dietrich, writing & journalism in college, “The Press” 2013 birth of Crude, a career in podcasting, the Anchorage museum and Chatter Marks, building a team, Emma Mason, channeling energy and frustration to a positive result, water filtration, TRIVIA TIME, that sketchy time in the woods, “FRANKENHOOKER”, current snowboard culture and is it still cool?, the Tony Hawk documentary, upcoming skate boarding and snow boarding stars, local board shop culture, the book “Johnny’s Girl”, what’s next for Crude?