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Harvest Your Own Podcast

Harvest Your Own’s Podcast is about to become your go-to resource for all things related to your field-to-fork experience, by helping you with the harvesting, processing and cooking of your own ethically-sourced, wild Alberta protein. Join host Brad Fenson as he talks to a wide variety of people about their experiences and expertise. Take on new challenges and deepen your connection to the outdoors—learn to harvest your own!

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Episode 115: Tread Lightly

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2026/04/07

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...

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Episode 114: Tracking Mule Deer: What Collars Are...

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2026/03/16

Mule deer are one of Alberta’s most recognizable big game animals, but they are also one of the least studied. In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad Fenson sits down with wildlife biologist Paul Jones to discuss the Alberta Mule Deer Collaring Project, a new research effort tracking mule deer movement, survival, and habitat use across southern Alberta. Researchers are using GPS collars deployed by helicopter capture teams to better understand how mule deer move across the land...

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BrAdvice Episode 13: Stop Digging. Start Managing....

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2026/03/09

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 • ...

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Episode 113: Women Who Hunt: The Morrison Family Story

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2026/03/02

Women in hunting are often talked about. This episode shows what it looks like in real life. In this Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad speaks with Leanne Morrison and her daughters about raising girls outdoors, harvesting wild food, and standing behind their values when challenged. You’ll hear the story of a 12-year-old bow harvest that made headlines, and how that moment led to conservation conversations in a Grade 4 classroom. Brad reflects on what hunting really teaches: “You can learn someth...

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Episode 112: From South Dakota Camps to Alberta’s...

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2026/02/16

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...

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BrAdvice Episode 12: Winter Maintenance and Inventory

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2026/02/11

When the season closes, a lot of hunters hang up their boots and wait for fall. Brad Fenson does the opposite. In this BrAdvice episode, Brad makes the case that winter is when better hunts are built. He walks through his off-season routine, emptying the gun cabinet, taking firearms completely apart, and doing the deep cleaning most people never get around to during the season. But this isn’t just about guns. Brad talks about caring for leather boots so they don’t crack, repairing torn clothi...

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Episode 111: From Giraffes to GPS Collars: What We’re...

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2026/02/02

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...

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Episode 110: Clearing the Misconceptions: Safari Club...

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2026/01/19

Safari Club International is often misunderstood — and this episode is about clearing that up. Brad sits down with Tim McKinnon, President of the Safari Club International Northern Alberta Chapter, to talk about what SCI actually does in Alberta and why the organization plays a meaningful role in conservation, education, and hunting opportunities. Tim shares his own hunting background, shaped by family mentorship and generations in the field. He explains how SCI supports resident hunters thro...

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BrAdvice Episode 11: Why Harvest Reporting Matters...

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2026/01/12

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 —...

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Episode 109: The Bushman’s Path: Stories & Skills...

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2026/01/05

Few people understand Alberta’s landscapes the way Bill Abercrombie does. A lifelong trapper, educator, and President of the Alberta Trappers Association, Bill joins Brad to talk about modern trapping, ethical practices, wildlife conflict work, and the deep connection to the land that trapping builds. Bill shares stories from: • Homesteading in Alaska with his wife and a pack of sled dogs • Running traplines across northern Alberta • Reading tracks, signs, and “spurring” to understand animal ...

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Episode 108: Your First Hunt Starts Here: Mentorship,...

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2025/12/15

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...

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BrAdvice Episode 10: Looking for a Hunting Mentor?...

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2025/12/10

Where can new or aspiring hunters actually find mentors? This BrAdvice episode tackles a listener's question about navigating Alberta’s hunting community and finding people willing to help you learn. Brad walks through why mentorship matters — from learning how to sight-in a firearm to field dressing and packing out an animal — and shares a powerful story about a new hunter that took two years to complete their hunter education and get their PAL before finally getting out waterfowling…and l...

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Episode 107: Family Traditions: Passing Down the Hunt

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2025/12/01

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 ...

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Episode 106: More Than a Tag, More Than a Hunt with...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Harvest Your Own, Brad Fenson sits down with Dayce Rhodes, an Alberta Conservation Association biologist whose life and work are rooted in the outdoors. From pheasant releases and wild-turkey projects to long days on the ranch west of Claresholm, Dayce has spent nearly every season outside — building a career around conservation and a lifestyle around hunting. He shares how his ranch upbringing shaped his work ethic, the lessons learned from mentors and family hunts, and wh...

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BrAdvice Episode 9: Hunting Toolkit

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2025/11/12

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...

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Episode 105: Stay Awake: What Mr. Whitetail Learned...

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2025/11/03

What if the moon could tell you when deer, predators, and even birds will move? In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, host Brad Fenson reconnects with longtime friend and wildlife biologist Larry “Mr. Whitetail” Weishuhn — a man whose decades of fieldwork helped shape modern whitetail management across North America. Larry dives deep into the science behind the moon and movement, sharing how gravitational pull, light phases, and timing patterns can predict wildlife activity. From ...

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Episode 104: Celebrating 15 Years of Canada’s Largest...

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2025/10/20

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...

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BrAdvice Episode 8: Better-Tasting Venison — Tips for...

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2025/10/13

Venison should taste clean, rich, and delicious — not gamey. In this Bradvice episode, host Brad Fenson shares decades of hands-on experience in the field and kitchen to help you make the most of your wild harvest. From field dressing to the freezer, Brad breaks down his proven process for improving flavour and quality: •How to cut with the grain of the hair for cleaner field dressing. •Cooling your harvest fast to stop bacterial growth. •Hide on vs. hide off — what really matters for taste....

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Episode 103: Classroom to Campfire: Outdoor Education...

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2025/10/06

What happens when outdoor education is more than a class—it’s a way of life? For over 25 years, Hal Ziprick has taught outdoor education at H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake, Alberta. His program blends AHEIA-certified modules, such as hunter education, fishing education, boating safety, bowhunting, and stewardship, into the school curriculum—earning students high school credits while sparking lifelong passions. From junior high skills days to a Grade 12 fly-in fishing trip, Hal has introdu...

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Episode 102: Pheasants Forever Canada with Perry...

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2025/09/15

What does it take to conserve habitat, mentor new hunters, and keep upland traditions alive in Alberta? Host Brad Fenson sits down with Pheasants Forever Canada President Perry McCormick to discuss the organization’s impact, including raising record-breaking funds, protecting prairie habitats, and running first-class programs such as mentored pheasant hunts for university students. From the legacy of pheasant releases in Alberta to modern challenges like disappearing grasslands and irrigation...

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