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!
Episodes
126 episodes
BrAdvice Episode 13: Stop Digging. Start Managing. Freezer Tips for Hunters
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...
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Episode 113: Women Who Hunt: The Morrison Family Story
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 stan...
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Episode 112: From South Dakota Camps to Alberta’s Turkey Plan with Jim Clarke
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...
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BrAdvice Episode 12: Winter Maintenance and Inventory
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-seaso...
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Episode 111: From Giraffes to GPS Collars: What We’re Learning About Pronghorn Movement
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...
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Episode 110: Clearing the Misconceptions: Safari Club International with Tim McKinnon
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 ...
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BrAdvice Episode 11: Why Harvest Reporting Matters More Than You Think
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 ...
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Episode 109: The Bushman’s Path: Stories & Skills from Trapper Bill Abercrombie
Few people understand Alberta’s landscapes the way Bill Abercrombie does.A lifelong trapper, educator, and President of the Alberta Trappers Associa...
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Episode 108: Your First Hunt Starts Here: Mentorship, Mistakes & Meat in the Freezer
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 ne...
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BrAdvice Episode 10: Looking for a Hunting Mentor? Start Here.
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 ...
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Episode 107: Family Traditions: Passing Down the Hunt
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...
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Episode 106: More Than a Tag, More Than a Hunt with Dayce Rhodes
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 th...
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BrAdvice Episode 9: Success Starts at Home: Your Hunting Toolkit
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 ...
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Episode 105: Stay Awake: What Mr. Whitetail Learned from the Moon
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 w...
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Episode 104: Celebrating 15 Years of Canada’s Largest Pheasant Hunting Festival
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 annual...
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BrAdvice Episode 8: Better-Tasting Venison — Tips for Cleaner, Fresher Wild Game
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...
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Episode 103: Classroom to Campfire: Outdoor Education with Hal Ziprick
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
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Episode 102: Pheasants Forever Canada with Perry McCormick
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 rai...
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BrAdvice Episode 7: Early Season Excuses
Too hot. Too buggy. Meat will spoil.Hunters are full of excuses for why they skip early season—but according to Brad Fenson, they're missing out on some of the best opportunities of the year.In this BrAdvice episode, B...
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Episode 101: Don’t Ruin Your Wild Game – Cook It Right with Brooks Hansen
You brought home the harvest—now what?In this episode, Brad Fenson is joined by Camp Chef’s Brooks Hansen to break down the most common wild game cooking mistakes—and how to avoid them. From thawin...
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Episode 100: Alberta Hunting — Past, Present & Future with Lee Foote & Matt Besko
We’ve hit a milestone! For our 100th episode, Brad Fenson is joined by two of Alberta’s most insightful and entertaining hunting voices — Lee Foote and Matt Besko.From wildlife management debates to the lighter side of hunting culture, t...
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BrAdvice Episode 6: Practicing at Home for Success
Do you need a range day to improve your skills with your shotgun or rifle? Think again.Brad Fenson shares the simple at-home drills that will make you more accurate and confident in the field, without firing a single shot. From the f...
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Episode 99: Mentorship in Action: How Parkland Pintails Are Helping New Hunters Take Flight
Thinking about waterfowl hunting but don’t know where to start? This episode is for you—or the new hunter in your life.Brad Fenson is joined by Josh Glover and Daryl Oliver from the Parkland Pintails Chapter of Delta Waterfowl to tal...
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Episode 98: What’s New for Alberta Hunters in 2025? With Brian Joubert
In this episode, host Brad Fenson sits down with Brian Joubert, the manager of game use and allocation with the Hunting and Fishing Branch in Alberta Forestry and Parks, to break down what the latest updates to Alberta's Wildlife Act and Wildli...
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BrAdvice Episode 5: Starting Young: Safe, Smart & Fun Hunting with Kids
With Alberta lowering the minimum age for big game hunters, there's never been a better time to introduce kids to the field—but how do you do it safely and meaningfully?In this heartwarming episode of BrAdvice, Brad Fenson is j...
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