The Arctic Archives Podcast

Episode 6: Living Outside, from Bristol Bay to Fairbanks

Temple Dillard talks about growing up in Twin Hills in Southwest Alaska, and eventually moving to Fairbanks. He describes how he got into trapping, sewing, and selling furs, bringing his kids along for his adventures, a bit about native languages. His YouTube channel "Temple's Longtails and Furs" can be found here: www.youtube.com/@TemplesLongtailsandFurs [http://www.youtube.com/@TemplesLongtailsandFurs]

Episode 5: Life on the Yukon

Jormah and Amanda Pope talk about their 12 years living in the wild along the Charley and Yukon rivers in Alaska, including time in a wall tent as well as in the historic Slaven's Roadhouse. From hunting, trapping, and fishing to how everyday life worked, they describe coping with the challenges of life in the bush, especially with their two young children.

Episode 1: Muskox Mayhem

Stephan Krueger describes his adventure hunting muskox on Alaska's west coast with his dad and a friend. While the adverse weather conditions for which the area is known endeavored to minimize the level of enjoyment, all three manage to harvest their animals and return safely (minus one tent).

Episode 4: The Proper Method for Pursuing Wounded Bears

Austyn, Scott, Randy and Josh reflect on a close-call grizzly hunt they shared in Spring of 2025. Between mistakes made and the unpredictable nature of bears, what they thought would be a straightforward hunt turned into a 45 hour predicament and a lifelong memory.

Episode 3: Chaos on Kodiak

In this episode Bob Schmidt tells how he stopped a charging brown bear at the last second on Kodiak Island, and reflects on other bear encounters in the area. We spend some time discussing how grizzly/brown bear meat is worth a try, and wrap up talking about his experience trapping wolverines.