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Harvest Your Own Podcast
Brad Fenson
114 episodes
6 days ago
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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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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Episodes (20/114)
Harvest Your Own Podcast
BrAdvice Episode 9: 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 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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1 week ago
12 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 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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2 weeks ago
40 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 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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1 month ago
39 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 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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1 month ago
13 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 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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1 month ago
34 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 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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2 months ago
41 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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, Brad breaks down the truth behind common early-season concerns and shows how hunters can not only manage them, but thrive in September conditions. From hunting elk in the early rut to finding whitetails on predictable crop patterns to pulling specklebellies and snows from th...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 thawing your meat too quickly to skipping the resting phase, these small missteps can lead to tough, dry, flavourless meals that do your harvest a disservice. Brooks, a lifelong outdoorsman and meat-smoking expert, shares advice on: · Proper thawing techniques to preserve flavou...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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, this conversation blends humour, experience, and a deep passion for the outdoors. The trio tackles: •Alberta’s hunting heritage and how to keep it fun. •The hang your meat or not debate (and why it still stirs the pot). •Mule deer management — simple lev...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 flashlight-in-the-barrel trick for perfecting your swing to snap-cap drills for mastering trigger control, Brad walks you through practical exercises you can do in your living room, garage, or backyard. Whether you’re gearing up for waterfowl, upland birds, or b...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 talk about their Waterfowl 101 program: a free, hands-on experience designed specifically for first-time hunters. From safe shooting instruction and dog/decoy demos to bird cleaning, cooking tips, and a mentored hunt, this event gives new hunters the tools and conf...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 Wildlife Regulation mean for hunters this season. From expanded youth opportunities to changes in night hunting rules, the conversation explores the rationale behind the updates, how they align with modern practices, and what hunters need to know before stepp...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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 joined by his daughter, Adeline, to discuss what it's really like to start young in the world of hunting. From drawing rough grouse targets together to learning the basics of BB gun shooting, this episode emphasizes the value of hands-on practice, safety-first habits, ...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
Episode 97: Triggering Change: How Waterfowl Warmup Supports Report A Poacher with Ken Kranrod
In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, host Brad Fenson is joined by Ken Kranrod to talk about two things close to every Alberta hunter’s heart—conservation and community. They dive into the story behind Waterfowl Warmup. This fun and competitive clay shoot raises money for Report A Poacher, Alberta’s vital hotline for stopping illegal hunting and fishing activity. From the evolution of RAP to how hunters are the province’s most passionate conservation advocates, this episode highli...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
Episode 96: The History of ACA: Conservation in Action with Todd Zimmerling and Lee Foote
How did a made-in-Alberta model for conservation funding grow into one of Canada’s most respected conservation organizations? In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad Fenson is joined by Todd Zimmerling, President and CEO of Alberta Conservation Association, and Dr. Lee Foote, ecologist, author, and former ACA board member. Together, they reflect on ACA’s formation, growth, and continued impact on fish and wildlife conservation across Alberta. From its beginnings in 1997 after a ...
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5 months ago
50 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
BrAdvice Episode 4: Get Drawn In - Alberta Hunting Draw Tips
In this BrAdvice episode, Brad Fenson breaks down everything you need to know about Alberta’s hunting draw season. From understanding priority points and undersubscribed tags to insider strategies on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like the Minister’s Special Licences, Brad shares advice to help you maximize your chances of landing the tags you want. Learn why antelope draws are getting tougher, which resources to use to research zones, and how to avoid common draw mistakes. Whether you’re n...
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5 months ago
16 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
Episode 95: Off Grid and All In - Amber Anderson
In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, host Brad Fenson is joined by Amber Anderson, an Alberta-born outdoors enthusiast now living off-grid in the Yukon. Amber shares how she went from urban life to a remote, self-sustaining lifestyle that revolves around hunting, fishing, foraging, gardening, and wild game butchery. After winning the Fill the Freezer contest, Amber participated in a wild game butchering course that completely changed how she approached meat processing. From trimm...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
Episode 94: Elevating Wild Game Processing with Leanne Mein from High Caliber Products
In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad Fenson sits down with Leanne Mein, a key figure at High Caliber Products, a Canadian company providing top-notch products for hunters, home processors, and outdoor enthusiasts. Leanne shares how High Caliber is supporting the growing demand for wild game processing with a range of products from meat grinders and mixers, to unique spice blends and sausage making classes. Leanne discusses: The versatility and features of the Bradley Digital ...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
BrAdvice Episode 3: Respecting and Valuing Black Bears
In this episode of BrAdvice, Brad Fenson shares his expert tips for black bear hunting during the spring season in Alberta. From spot-and-stalk techniques to understanding black bear behaviour and the best times to hunt, Brad gives you everything you need to make the most of the spring black bear season. Brad discusses: The spot-and-stalk method for black bear hunting and why it’s the most effective techniqueThe best times for hunting black bears in spring and how their behaviour changes duri...
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6 months ago
17 minutes

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Episode 93: Starting Later in Life: Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe's Hunting Journey
In this episode of the Harvest Your Own Podcast, Brad Fenson sits down with Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe, a passionate hunter and mother who embraced hunting later in life. Jenny shares her journey from growing up surrounded by nature to becoming a dedicated outdoorswoman, and how hunting has not only become a personal passion but a family tradition. Jenny talks about: How she got started hunting later in life and the challenges of being a novice hunterThe joy and pride of harvesting her first white...
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6 months ago
36 minutes

Harvest Your Own Podcast
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...