Tongass Talk

In this episode we are  joined by Steve Rinella,  a leader in the outdoor media industry, an influential conservationist, a  New York Times best selling author, host of the MeatEater Podcast, and star on the Netflix series MeatEater. We discuss MeatEater and hunting and fishing in Southeast Alaska. Enjoy! Leave a review and subscribe.@tongasstalk@fishnchips15@up_akrick

Austin Manelick is the founder of Mission Alaska, Ian Hudson and Adam Krick talk with him about Mission Alaska, Sheep hunting and recent populations and bad cases of "Buck Fever." Find Austin on Instagram @mission_alaska and www.missionak.com. Thanks for listening, leave us a review and please subscribe.Questions or comments? emailtongasstalk@gmail.comFollow @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15, @up_akrick

The original TT crew gets back together for our season 3 debut to talk about our fall season. Freezers are full, join us to hear the stories. Please subscribe and leave a review. Thanks for listening.Follow us on Instagram @Tongasstalk, @up_akrick, and @fishnchips15. 

In this episode Adam Krick and Ian Hudson talk with Marvin McCloud of Primo Expeditions. We focus on Mountian Goat hunting in SE Alaska. Marvin recalls his Dall Sheep hunt and some fishing experiences. You can find Marvin on Instagram @Mccloudmarvin. Follow and subscribe.@Tongasstalk@fishnchips15@up_akrick

Ian Hudson and Adam Krick talk with Tyson Thompson about archery hunting elk with traditional gear in Colorado. Listen in as we discuss the difference between early and mid/late season hunting strategies, experiences we learned from and gear we used for a backpack style hunting trip.Follow us: @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15, and @up_akrick

Ian Hudson and Adam Krick talk with Hoonah resident and Glacier Wind Charters boat Captain Casey McConnell about Alaska's fishery and hunting the vast variety of species available in the state. Casey details a Brooks Range Dall Sheep hunt as well as an Etolin Island Elk hunt. Thanks for listening, we appreciate it. You can find Casey on Instagram @casey_fishes, and on youtube at: TidelinetoAlpine. Follow us: @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15, and @up_akrick

Ian Hudson and Adam Krick have a spring catch-up chat. We talk about spring adventures, plans for the summer and what the fall will hopefully bring. Follow us on Instagram @tongasstalk.@tongasstalk@fishnchips15@up_akrick

Commercial fisherman, August Ackerman joins Ian Hudson and Adam Krick on this episode. We discuss living in Kodiak, Alaska and  the plentiful outdoor opportunities available. August weighs in on the commercial fishing lifestyle and industry. We also hear about his archery Brown Bear harvest and its challenges.  You can find August on Instagram @wildboy_907. Find us on Instagram @tongasstalk.

PhD student and Wildlife Biologist Shannon Finnegan joins Ian Hudson and Adam Krick on this episode to talk about her extensive research with Kodiak brown bears and Roosevelt Elk on Afognak Island, Alaska. She details the process and challenges of her research. Be ready to get educated in this episode. You can reach Shannon on Instagram @shannonfinnegan8 or email her at shannonfinnegan8@yahoo.comFor questions, comments or inquiries check us out on Instagram @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15 and @up_akrick, we would love to hear from you.

Jeff Lund joins Ian Hudson and Adam Krick again to talk about his spring caribou hunt and his new book "A Miserable Paradise" coming out on April 8th. You can find Jeff on Instagram @the_mediocre_alaskan or @alaskalund. You can find his new book on Amazon. Contact us on Instagram @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15 and @up_akrick we would love to hear from you. Follow and subscribe.

Sitka Blacktail Deer legend Jim Baichtal of Thorne Bay, AK  joins Ian Hudson and Adam Krick on this episode of Tongass Talk. We talk with Jim about his geology research as well as the extensive research he does on the little known about Sitka Blacktail. We talk to him about his foundation "Sitka Black-tailed Deer Coalition" and the resources available to the public through that. He recaps his hunt from his record book buck in 1998 and also talks hunting tactics for these rain forest deer. Jim can be found on IG @drjimbaichtal, also visit https://sitkablacktail.org/ to learn more about his foundation.Follow us, subscribe and inquire on Instagram @tongasstalk, @fishnchips15 and @up_akrick

Blake Brown talks to us about hunting in New Zealand and the endless opportunities for both residents and non residents. Blake has extensive knowledge of the history of New Zealand hunting as well as living there for a time. We learned a ton and we think you will as well. Follow us on Instagram @tongasstalkFor questions or inquiries contact us on Instagram @tongasstalk, @fishnchips or @upakrickYou can contact Blake Brown for questions or information on New Zealand hunting: ablakebrown@gmail.com or on Instagram @ablakebrown

Tongass Talk has John Peterka, owner of Sagebrush Dry Gear, on to talk about his business and life in SE Alaska. Learn about his business and products, as well as how they can enhance your outdoor experience. For a discount on Sagebrush Dry Gear products us the discount code "tongasstalk" at checkout. Find them on Instagram @sagebrushdry and online https://sagebrushdry.com/Inquire and follow us @tongasstalk, @fishnchip, @upakrick

In Episode 16 we have a conversation with Big Game Guide and Firefighter, Jared Bills. We cover guiding in the west, personal hunting and firefighting as a career. Jared can be reached through: http://shanescottoutfitting.com/, jbillsy@msn.com or @jbillsy on Instagram. Please subscribe and follow us on twitter and Instagram @tongasstalk. Enjoy the show.

On this episode we talk with Tiffany Stephens, who works for Seagrove Kelp Company as the Chief Scientist and Research Director. Our conversation centers around the mariculture industry and the future of kelp and seaweed farming. We learned a lot of science along the way, enjoy listening and learning. Tiffany can be reached at: tiffany@seagrovekelp.com and through her personal website www.tiffstephens.comFollow us on Instagram and Twitter @tongasstalk

The Tongass crew is joined by Nathan Endicott to talk about Blacktail deer hunting. We discuss hunting tactics, locations, differences between Sitka and Columbia blacktail and the habitat they live in. Nathan also talks about self filming hunts and how he got into hunting. Follow us on Instagram and twitter @tongasstalk. You can find Nathan on Instagram @nathan4you and his youtube channel "Endicott Films".

Join the Tongass crew on this episode as we talk about a backpacking trip deep into the Wyoming backcountry in search of Bosshog Cutthroat and Golden trout. We talk about the challenges of backpacking, facing blowdown, carrying a puppy over 10 miles, high country flies and fly fishing gear and being a pissing post for a dog. Follow us on Instagram @Tongasstalk, give us feedback and let us know if you would like to be a guest.

Today the Tongass Crew talks about Steelhead and Salmon fishing in Alaska and parts of the lower 48. We appreciate everyone that listens, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tongasstalk. If you would like to be a guest on the show contact us and we will make it happen.

Join us this week as we talk with Alaskan Jeff Lund and Wyoming resident Abby Hoffman about their recent Mule deer hunt in Wyoming. Contact and follow us on Instagram @tongasstalk.

On this episode we talk with Marcus Helland about an elk hunt that him and Adam did a year ago on the famous "Kong Island." Listen in as we detail the hunt with Ian Hudson. Video linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGCbG7yAQ1w

Today we talk with owner of North 40 Taxidermy, Boe Krick about his profession, hunting and fishing. Learn about what to look for in a quality taxidermist and what they look for when bringing in your trophy.

In this episode, we talk with Ryan Welch of AO Films about his experiences filming Alaskan Nets with Jeff Harasimowicz.

Today we sat down with movie producer Jeff Harasimowicz to talk about his upcoming documentary, Alaskan Nets. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tongasstalk.

Tongass Talk reminisces about their Tok Management Area sheep hunt in August of 2019. Listen as we talk about mistakes and fond memories of a once and a lifetime hunt in Alaska. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tongasstalk. If you would like to be a guest on our show please contact us, as we would love to hear from you.

In this Tongass Talk episode, all members give a short run-down of a bucket list hunt and fishing trip. We cover both hemispheres and many species. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tongasstalk. Tell us your bucket list hunt or fishing trip.

In this episode the Tongass Talk crew talks about Halibut fishing in SE AK. Please follow on twitter and Instagram @tongasstalk. Thanks for listening.

Listen in as the Tongass Talk Crew talks about the post muskox hunt with Ian and John Hudson. Follow and subscribe to Twitter and Instagram @tongasstalk or email us at tongasstalk@gmail.com. Enjoy the listen!

Join us in talking about the pre-hunt preparations for a Nunivak Island Muskox with Ian and John Hudson. Follow us on Instagram @Tongasstalk.

Welcome to our Inaugural episode of Tongass Talk, in this episode we give a brief background on the crew, talk about the coronavirus and discuss the promise of spring in SE Alaska. We appreciate you all tuning in, if you have questions or comments please contact us directly through Instagram @tongasstalk, please follow and subscribe. Tell a friend and enjoy the podcast.