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The Winchester Life PodcastAustin Manelick - A Modern-Day Frontiersman | Ep. 19 Winchester Life PodcastIn Alaska, the wilderness doesn’t give second chances… and neither does the game you pursue. Our guest today has stared down charging brown bears, navigated storms that erase the trail behind you, and guided hunters to the kind of experiences most only dream about. When you hunt with him, you’re not just in the backcountry — you’re in his backyard.From the endless tundra…to the snow‑capped peaks of Alaska, Austin Manelick isn’t just a hunter — he’s a modern-day frontiersman. A master guide whose life has been built on grit, survival, and a deep respect for t...
2025-08-1256 min
Alaska Wild ProjectAWP Episode 169 "Prized Eye's" w/Austin Manelick of Mission AlaskaDaniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & Jack Lau go round 2 with Registered Guide Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska
Have you seen “pitch perfect” the new Trolls movie, Finishing Yellowstone finally!, the Waco TX mess, Tom Louise Sheep Study, Fat Ptarmigan, a panel of 3, guide opportunities/relationships, hunting areas & Game management units, exam trickery, keeping hunt records, Austin getting in Ram Pages, raising bear cubs at the bait station, sheep camp pranks, pulling nose hairs, ya boy has prized eyes, Yukon moose camp, chainsaw winch’n moose, river moose hunting techniques, Rich & Rare pro-tips, Mission Alaska Gucci Moose Camp, N...
2024-05-272h 23
Bear GreaseEp. 146: Alaska Stories (Part 2)Austin Manelick, of Mission Alaska, shares about getting charged by a sow grizzly with cubs while guiding a sheep hunt in Alaska - and the greenhorn packer who saved their lives. Janis Putelis & Garret “Dirt Myth” Smith retell the iconic "meat tree" story - an encounter with a Kodiak brown bear while hunting Roosevelt moose on Afognak Island with Steve Rinella and Remi Warren. Caleb Martin, of the Alaska Outdoors podcast, tells about how he destroyed his knee on the hike out from a solo mountain goat hunt and his perseverance to get to the plane after the accident. Stev...
2023-09-201h 05
The AlaskastRampages123 - Lewis Bradley OG Ram Hunter, Author of Rampages, & Alaskan legend.Lewis Bradley is the Author of the Rampages, a comprehensive series on dall sheep. This was a humbling sit down with Lew where he shares his story and the history of Rampages. His books are a center piece for anyone who has hunted sheep or has thought about hunting dall sheep. I haven't met many people who are consumed by the pursuit of white ghosts with golden horns as Lew Bradley, a good portion of them are in the pages. Stay tuned for part two and more from this living legend. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/missi...
2022-02-111h 31The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 15: 80" World record MOOSELODON!! Israel PaytonThe Alaskast crew - have a real conversation with Alaska Fishery's Board Member Israel Payton. Israel is a true Alaskan if there ever was one! Born and raised on the river banks of Central Alaska. He grew up with a fishing pole in one hand and rifle in the other, living off the land and valuable wilderness skills. He was driving a boat before most kids learned to ride a bike. This lifestyle created a jack of all trades from boat building and plane flying, to a fishing and hunting guide. He was taught to fight for what he believ...
2021-04-201h 50The AlaskastEpisode 14: We BackThe humble return of the renewed Alaskast Podcast! We took a small hiatus from producing episodes of The Alaskast but we are back! Life and COVID my have put a small damper on the production. But with new equipment and a renewed spirit we are here to give you what you have been missing, more episodes of The Alaskast. We have received a lot of positive feedback on our previous episodes and very for grateful our listeners. On this episode we lay down an outline on where we plan on taking the Cast and future episodes. Austin an...
2021-03-1740 min
The Alaska Outdoor Podcast (Xplore Alaska)Episode 21 Mission AlaskaEpisode 21 heads to the home of Austin Manelick in Wasilla, Alaska. Grab your favorite Alaska bear and kick back as we go over everything from access Issues, goat Hunting, and even Alaska's largest Governor Tag Raffle ever!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-271h 45
Pivotal OutdoorsEpisode 1: Hunting Alaska with Austin ManelickWe talk with Austin Manelick from Mission Alaska about Alaskan hunting, buck fever, recurve bows, being a family man, Penn State Rugby, and much more.
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2020-12-121h 11The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 13: Different Countries Same PassionOn this episode of The Alaskast, the crew Austin and Landon hopped on zoom and chatted with Rob Gearing (Mr. G), the founder of Spartan Precision Equipment and producer of the ultralight weight Javelin bipods. The cast was not only on zoom because of COIVD-19 social distancing precautions but also because Mr. G lives on the opposite site of the globe in the UK! Topics discussed include: getting in fights with bird feeders, pissing matches, Alaska trying to shut down bear season but we wont let them, COVID-19 theories and effects on hunting and fishing, North American conservation model...
2020-04-281h 47The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 12: KODIAK BEARS!On this episode of The Alaskast Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure have another discussion with Derek Blake (akderek) but this time the focus is Kodiak bears! Extracting the juice about how to target, judge, and successfully harvest record book bears. Other topics include: regretful passing on bears, backcountry care packages, bush pranks, dislocated limbs, record book blacktail bucks, glacier bears, stripper boat, good guide vs false guide, best round for a bear hunt, Derek's new transporting business, and much more! Support the show
2020-04-201h 36The AlaskastThe Alaskast 11: Apocalypse Pack - What's in the bag!The Alaskast crew, Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure, break out their packs and discuss the gear that has got them through countless backcountry adventures. Gear includes - tents, sleeping bags, pads, walking sticks, shooting sticks, whippet, camp stoves, water filters, survival gear, optics, knifes, ammo, game bags, kill kits, water bladder, bivy sack, and more. Other topics include - break up, backcountry snacks, hypothermia, snuggling with your hunting partner, Ben Affleck teaching survival as a child actor, people camping too close, bringing no gear, full pack outs, pack rafts game changers, getting...
2020-04-061h 42The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 10: Brian Watkins of RHAK and bear baiting tips!This episode of The Alaskast the crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down with Brian Watkins of RHAK (Resident Hunter of Alaska). Brian sets the bar high for any of our future guest because of his delicious home made mountain goat crunch wraps supremes! Wash it down with some IPAs and some great conversations, it was a recipe for a great cast! Topics discussed: short news king salmon opportunities in south central, What is RHAK and how to become involved, kodiak blacktail and caribou, Less than one percent club, Did Austins...
2020-03-262h 09The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 9: Moose and Muskox Madness Pat Lumba and Ty CaryThe Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down a with Pat Lumba and Ty Cary and talk about their recent trip to Nunivak island hunting the woolly Muskox. Other topics discussed; Wearing your father-in-laws overall bibs, lost luggage, drawing tags and Austin is still triggered, ACF/UFC fighter Chad Mendez, What is a GIANT Moose, Last day luck, Running from bees and spiking the rifle, magic potion to moose calling, muskox game plan, Ratio four weather days to one hunting day, filming hunts for Roy Roth, Cam Hanes, Jim Shockey...
2020-03-201h 12The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 8: AK Expeditions Mark SpencerThe Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson come to you straight from the conference room of the brought to by sponsor Providence Imaging Center. Today the crew sits down with Mark Spencer of AK expeditions AKA black beard of the Copper river. AK expeditions the leading copper river dip net charter service. Topics discussed: Following dreams, peg legs and eye patches, Dip-netting the copper river, bachelor party fishing trips, Alaskans helping Alaskans, fighting a big King salmon, navigating the deadliest river in Alaska, how to dip net properly, why are copper river salmon the best...
2020-03-0553 minThe AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 7: Derek Blake (akderek) Fisherman and Hunting GuideOn this episode The Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure sit down at King Street Brewery with guest Derek Blake. Derek is a born and raised Alaskan who now calls Cordova, Alaska home. There here he is a commercial fisherman during the summer and a brown bear guide during the fall. Topics discussed included; Austin holding a grudge, the draw results, Landon shares his once in a life time lucky double draw! Caribou hunting, honey badger vs. a wolverine, buffalo hunting, muskox hunt recap, Austin rodeo clowning a muskox, shooting a...
2020-03-031h 37The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 6: Mike Harris Alaskan Bowhunting AssociationThe Alaskast Crew Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure and Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska come to you from the hardwater of Big Lake Alaska. We are trying to spear pike through the ice and also having a conversation with our guest Mike Harris of the Alaskan Bowhunters Association. Topics discussed: Accepted board of fish proposals, Bow hunting proposals, extending hunting seasons, breaking game laws, Traditional bow hunting, hunting on Kodiak, road warriors, the old guard vs the new guard, eating bear meat, the man cave, getting tuned up from leaking propane, conservation and having a voice, joining the...
2020-02-271h 28The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 5: Northern Pike Fishing Alaska with Gavin GaffneyOn this episode of The Alaskast the crew, Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure and Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska, sit down with Gavin Gaffney and discuss topics that involve the northern pike. Topics include management plans and tips, tricks, and where to catch these illusive predator fish. Other topics: Fish stories, Advisory committee news, salmon fishing, dip-netting, pike biology, illegally introduced fish, declining salmon salmon and trout numbers, economic concerns, discontinue lake enhancement, harvest strategies, spearing through the ice, pike killing options, How to catch these fish by Gavin during the winter through the ice and also summer...
2020-02-082h 13The AlaskastThe Alaskast Podcast Episode 4: Alaska Hunting and Fishing 2019 year wrap-upThe Alaskast crew Austin Manelick of Mission Alaska and Landon Albertson of Prey On Adventure with special voice cameo Caleb Albertson (age 9) break down 2019. Stories of success that include muskox and bear with a trad bow, two dall sheep hunts, three moose kills, a fly in caribou hunt, rock scaling goat hunt, king fishing amongst a crisis, and much more. Come listen and enjoy the stories of success and even a couple failures! Support the show
2020-02-031h 34The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 3: Filming, draw hunts, and muskoxThe Alaskast crew Austin Manelick and Landon Albertson discuss filming and producing hunts for Mission Alaska and Prey On Adventure. Other topics include: Alaska in the winter, draw hunt strategies, hunting competition, changing the draw rules, possible conspiracies, Muskox hunting on Nunivak island, Native Alaskan volleyball, hunting with kids, and Alaska tags and regulations. Support the show
2020-02-0239 minThe AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 2: Vince PokryfkiThe Alaskast crew sit down with Vince Pokryfki who is a silent giant in the Alaskan outdoors. Topics discuss are traditional bow hunting, hitch hiking from Michigan to Alaska, Finding a job by calling information, the clam shell, sleeping in the Arctic, Yukon moose hunts, moose stampede, bears in camp. You will find yourself getting lost in the stories and yearning for more. Support the show
2020-02-021h 37The AlaskastThe Alaskast Episode 1: Get to know your hostsWelcome to The Alaskast, just one more cast is all you need! The Alaskast is a Alaskan base podcast coming to you from the sub zero temperatures of the last frontier. The host Austin Manelick founder of Mission Alaska, is a born and raised Alaskan. Austin grew up living and learning the Alaskan life style. Co-host Landon Albertson founder of Prey On Adventure is a transplant from Oregon but now calls Alaska home. Landon is an avid outdoorsman who loves to fish and hunt in the great white north. Together Austin and Landon make up a perfect team that will...
2020-02-0258 min