Keep it Wild

Eradicate Catalina Island Mule Deer?!?!

Today we discuss the proposed action to kill every single Mule Deer on the Island of Catalina. A decision hunters and outdoorsman everywhere are outraged about. We are joined by Mike McVey a wildlife biologist and waterfowl guide. Mike has seen this sort of proposal play out before and is here to help explain what the thought is behind it, as well as steps we all can take to prevent this from happening. To make your voice heard you can get involved with a number of NGOs like: Safari Club International California Deer Association Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Mule Deer Foundation These organizations are the ones advocating for our favorite past time, and supporting them in any way will make a difference to better our hunting future.

2025 in review with Captain Wes Pierson

Seabass, Tuna, Yellowtail, fall hunting, and more! Captains Alec and Wes look back on their 2025 Southern California sportfishing year, as well as what they spent their time off doing in the fall outdoors.

Captain Frank LoPreste

Captain Frank is one of the most decorated figures in West Coast sportfishing. He has introduced countless anglers to some of the most remote fishing destinations imaginable, inspired the next generation to embrace the sport, and championed conservation through the promotion of sustainable and ethical fishing practices. Frank truly enjoys the water and all the bounty that comes with it. Join us as we explore San Diego based long range sportfishing and how Frank has helped keep us connected to the wild places of the Pacific.

Where culinary expertise and sportfisherman collide, Chef Craig Walker.

There is a gap between the highest standard of seafood and what us outdoorsman harvest and bring to the table (literally and figuratively). Today we are joined by someone who walks both sides of the street. As an excellent chef who holds his ingredients and meals to the highest standards, as well as an avid sportfishermen. Join us as we bridge the gap between chefs and sport fisherman. Discussing how amazing of a resource we are able to catch and what new techniques we can apply to take our sport caught fish to an even higher culinary quality at the table.

Captain Wes Pierson, Southern California Small Boat Specialist.

Today we are joined by Wes Pierson. We hear his fishing background and how he got to where he is today as one of the most reputable sportfishing guides in southern California.