The Curious Hunter

Episode 011: Exploring Kenai with Dallas and Dustin Voss

This episode kicks off deep in the heart of Kenai, Alaska, where Jon, Tim, and Andrew took their first swing at the Last Frontier—chasing silver salmon and trout with Dallas and Dustin Voss from Explore Kenai. These guys weren’t just top-tier fishing guides—they were storytellers, teachers, and the kind of folks who make you feel like you’ve known them forever. From long drifts on the river to a halibut charter out of Homer they helped line up, Dallas and Dustin made sure the trip hit every high note. Back on dry land, the crew bunked up at Kenai Adventure Cabins—cozy, clean, and tucked into the trees just right. We sat down with the folks behind the cabins to hear how they got started and why sharing their slice of Alaska means so much.

Episode 010: Saving public lands with Land Tawney and his bold new mission

In this episode, Jon and Tim sit down with Land Tawney—longtime conservation leader, former CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and now the driving force behind American Hunters and Anglers. We get into Land’s roots as a fifth-generation Montanan, growing up with a deep connection to wild places that would shape his life’s work. From his early days in conservation to his bold new mission of taking a more aggressive stand in the political fight for public lands, Land shares hard-earned insights and real talk about where we’ve been—and where we need to go. This conversation isn’t just about policy and politics—it’s about responsibility, legacy, and the simple, powerful steps every one of us can take to make sure our kids and grandkids inherit the same open spaces we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy. Whether you’re neck-deep in conservation work or just starting to pay attention, this episode brings clarity, challenge, and a call to action.

Episode 009: Competitive shooting with Alice Wiebe, Bella Otter, Reanna Frauens

In this episode, Tim and Jon are joined by a familiar face—Natalie Davis from She Hunts—back in the mix as a special co-host for a powerful roundtable with three rising voices in the world of competitive shooting: Bella Otter, Alice Wiebe, and Reanna Frauens. We dive deep into the rhythm and rigor of competitive archery and shooting, trade a few hunting stories, and explore the grit, passion, and purpose that fuel these women—on the range and in the wild. But this conversation goes beyond gear and game. It's about what it really means to be a woman carving her path in a space that's still finding its balance—breaking barriers, building community, and showing up with confidence. So whether you’re a longtime hunter, just getting started, or simply curious about where outdoor sports are headed, this episode brings insight, inspiration, and the kind of energy that sticks with you.

Episode 008: Sebastian Garcia from ⁠NWTF talks turkeys and conservation

Now that spring’s peeking around the corner, we’re diving into turkey season with a good one. This week, we sit down with Sebastian Garcia from the National Wild Turkey Federation to talk all things turkey in California—how they got here, where they thrive, and what makes hunting them so unique out West. Sebastian shares stories from the field, breaks down some of the biology and history, and talks about the NWTF’s conservation work on the ground. A great mix of nuance, knowledge, and a few good hunting tales.

Episode 007: Kenny Hamlett from ‪Better Days West‬ shares his experience as a new hunter

Now that we made it through the holidays and into 2025, we are ready to get back at it! Kicking off the year with our new friend, Kenny Hamlett, creator of ‪ [https://www.youtube.com/@Betterdayswest]Better Days West, a production company and media house. He talks about his pursuit into the wild world of hunting and fishing over the past few years, how it has gone hand in hand with his filmmaking career and personal growth. Hopefully someday we can collaborate on a project together!