Ruck Training Rules of Thumb, by Jordan Smothermon
As the coaches and clients that train at the Mountain Tactical Institute looked deeper into the physiological demands and effects of rucking, interesting questions guided us to interesting answers. As you might imagine, when certain …
Re-Tuned, By Adam Foss
The low-lying Alaskan sun began to feel warm on my neck as we slipped into a moss-covered boulder field from the thick alder patch below. Arrow nocked, I glanced at the sparse grass blades rustling …
In Search of Something Beautiful, By Coley Gentzel
It has taken me a while to wrap my mind around what drew me to mountain hunting and what continues to bring me back. I may not ever fully understand this love, but I believe …
The DIY Guide to the Haul Road, By Steve Opat
I’ve made the trip up the James Dalton Highway, The Haul Road, a half dozen times and will certainly do so at least that many more before I ever leave Alaska. Each Haul Road venture …
Breaking News: Deadly Pathogen Confirmed for First Time in Alaska Dall’s Sheep and Mountain Goats
On March 13th, 2018, the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) was notified by Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) officials that Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (commonly referred to as M.ovi) has been documented in at least 4 …
Episode 85: What Makes a Great Hunter?
On this episode, Adam is joined by the full crew of guys that were on the JOMH’s recent late season goat hunt and film expedition. This podcast was recorded part way through the trip and …
Episode 83: Being Relentless with Bruce Pettet, President & CEO of Leupold
On this episode, Adam is joined by the President and CEO of Leupold & Stevens Inc., Bruce Pettet. Leupold is one of the most time-tested and proven brands in the hunting and shooting industry and …
Episode 82: Telling the Modern Conservation Story with Adam Foss
On this episode, Adam (Janke) is joined by the Fossman himself, Adam Foss. Adam (Foss) was one of the earliest guests we ever featured on the show and a lot has changed since then. He …
The One Percent Billy, By David Gutschmidt
I couldn’t believe my eyes. When I checked the results in May of 2017 and realized that I had drawn a once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat tag, it felt too good to be true. I had always …
A Brooks Range Dream Come True, By Steve Opat
How does a bowhunter respond when his dream animal has pinned him down, and is staring through his soul from twenty-two yards away? Slowly, the animal — uncertain of what he saw move — circles …