Harvest Your Own Podcast

Navigating the digital landscape as an outdoors person can be a tricky balancing act, especially when it comes to growing an online presence that highlights your passion while respecting platform guidelines. Born and raised in Edmonton, Darryl Dahl (@darrylhuntswest) brings over 16 years of marketing and digital strategy experience to the conversation, currently serving as the Marketing Director for the Professional Outdoor Media Association of Canada (POMAC). In this episode, Darryl shares h...

The outdoors isn't just a hobby for Jill Frederick—it’s a way of life. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the outfitting and hunting community, Jill grew up listening to stories of the wild before ultimately becoming her dad's lifelong hunting partner. Now, as a mother, her focus has shifted to passing those same traditions, patience, and respect for nature down to her kids. In this episode, Jill shares the special moments that have shaped her journey, from her very first days in the field t...

Predator management is a highly debated topic that often elicits strong emotions. But as human development alters the natural landscape, creating straight pathways—such as roads, agriculture, and oil and gas corridors—that make traversing easier for all species, it throws off predator-prey dynamics as these areas become major hunting sites. In this episode: Why wildlife management is essential to maintaining biodiversity and sustainable populations for at-risk species such as elk.Finding a he...

A two-time Olympian and multiple World Cup competitor, Ntala Quintilio brings a lifetime of experience in the world of biathlon, where endurance meets precision. From skiing at full intensity to settling into a steady shot, she breaks down what it takes to perform under pressure. In this episode: The challenge of accuracy at a high heart rate—hitting 45 mm (prone) and 115 mm (standing) targets from 50 m The gear behind the sport, from rifle specs to finely tuned skis&nb...

A retired race car engineer turned powersports leader, Vince spent nearly two decades building and testing engines for stock, drag, and road racing before opening Cycle Works Motorsports Calgary—now representing 15 major brands. Today, he also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Alberta Conservation Association, where he helps bridge the gap between the off-road community and conservation. In this episode, Vince shares why responsible land use is the “new kind of woodcraft,” how...

If you’ve ever stood over a chest freezer digging for that one moose roast buried somewhere at the bottom, this episode is for you. In this BrAdvice episode, Brad Fenson breaks down practical freezer management for wild game hunters. From proper wrapping techniques to colour-coding by species, labelling by year and cut, and building a freezer legend, Brad shares the system he uses to manage deer, elk, moose, bear, birds, and more. You’ll learn: • How to wrap wild game for long-term quality • ...

Wild turkeys didn’t arrive in Alberta by chance. They arrived because people kept showing up. In this Harvest Your Own episode, Brad sits down with Jim Clarke, one of the key figures behind Alberta’s turkey management plan, to tell the full story of how trap-and-transfer became reality. Jim walks through the early history of turkeys in the province, including the 1962 Cypress Hills release, and explains why those birds didn’t establish as hoped. He then takes listeners inside the years of mee...

Pronghorn are often described as fast — but speed is only part of the story. In this episode, Brad sits down with Paul Jones, biologist with Alberta Conservation Association, to explore what GPS collar data is teaching us about how pronghorn move across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana. From choosing to crawl under fences instead of jumping them, to pacing highways before crossing, to launching into unexpected mid-winter migrations, pronghorn movement is shaped by far more than distance alo...

When hunting season wraps up, a lot of hunters feel like the door suddenly slams shut. In this BrAdvice episode, Brad explains why that moment is actually the start of your next season. From submitting mandatory harvest reports to using tools like ABHuntLog, Brad walks through how reflecting on your year in the field can make you a more prepared, confident hunter next fall. He shares why reporting matters, how your data contributes to better wildlife management, and how winter observations —...

How do you start hunting when no one taught you? When you have a busy family, no mentors, and don’t even know the right questions to ask? In this episode, Brad sits down with adult-onset hunter Mike Gorski, who went from curious newcomer to harvesting his first deer and joining Brad for a waterfowl hunt with a seasoned crew. Mike opens up about the real beginner journey — learning to shoot under pressure, figuring out what gear matters, choosing mentors, handling a deer for the first time, an...

Family, tradition, and a shared love for the outdoors. In this episode of Harvest Your Own, host Brad Fenson sits down with his son, Cameron, his daughter-in-law, Jen, and their three boys, Memphis, Eli, and Jameson, for a heartfelt conversation about what hunting means across generations. From Brad’s grandfather in the 1950s to the next generation of young hunters today, the Fensons share stories of first hunts, family milestones, and lessons learned in the field. Hear about Memphis’s first ...

Success in the field doesn’t come from luck — it’s built piece by piece. In this episode of Harvest Your Own, host Brad Fenson breaks down what it really means to build a hunting toolkit. Not just gear — but knowledge, awareness, and habits formed over time. Brad explains how the little things add up: • Knowing your hunting area like a map inside your mind • Understanding bedding, feeding, and travel patterns • Using iHunter and ABHuntLog to track signs, sightings, and movement • Watching t...

For 15 years, the Taber Pheasant Festival has brought together hunters, landowners, businesses, and volunteers to celebrate Alberta's upland traditions. With over 10,000 hunters attending since its start, 5,100 birds released annually, and community-driven events like Game to Gourmet and the Celebration Banquet, this festival is more than a hunt—it's a cultural event. In this episode, host Brad Fenson sits down with Ken Kranrod, Julie Landry-Deboer, and Jalen Hulit to talk about the fes...