Harvest Your Own Podcast

Pheasants have been a fixture of the Alberta landscape for over a century, serving as a staple of upland bird hunting across the province. In this episode, Jeff Coyle—director of the documentary A Pheasant’s Journey...

From growing up in a generational Northern Ontario hunting family to becoming one of Canada’s most recognizable outdoor advocates, Amanda Lynn Mayhew—host of THAT Hunting Girl —has built a life around resilience...

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a major topic of discussion for hunters and conservationists, and researchers are making steady progress on potential solutions. In this episode, Brad is joined by Dr. Scott...

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Waterfowl season is just around the corner, bringing exciting potential updates for hunters across the province. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jason Caswell, Alberta’s provincial game bird specialist since 2008...

Every hunter dreams of having their most successful season ever, but the foundation for that success isn't built in the fall—it starts months earlier. In this episode, Brad reflects on his own best hunting season and...

Fish populations face increasing pressure from environmental changes, habitat loss, and invasive species, but a new, invisible threat is emerging in our waters. While most anglers are familiar with whirling disease, the...

Navigating the digital landscape as an outdoors person can be a tricky balancing act, especially when it comes to growing an online presence that highlights your passion while respecting platform guidelines. Born and...

Sharing your love for the water with the next generation is incredibly rewarding, but taking kids fishing requires a complete shift in mindset. While you might be ready to stay on the lake and cast for hours, children...

The outdoors isn't just a hobby for Jill Frederick—it’s a way of life. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the outfitting and hunting community, Jill grew up listening to stories of the wild before ultimately becoming...

As the Provincial Wildlife Disease Specialist, Dr. Margo Pybus has led Alberta’s wildlife health efforts for four decades. Responsible for managing provincial and national policy on wildlife parasites, Margo’s work...

Predator management is a highly debated topic that often elicits strong emotions. But as human development alters the natural landscape, creating straight pathways—such as roads, agriculture, and oil and gas...

A trailblazer in the Canadian outdoor industry, Lisa Roper is a television producer, hunter, and angler who holds the distinction of being the first woman in Canada to host and produce her own national fishing series...

A two-time Olympian and multiple World Cup competitor, Ntala Quintilio brings a lifetime of experience in the world of biathlon, where endurance meets precision. From skiing at full intensity to settling into a steady...

This year, Harvest Your Own is expanding—introducing fishing! Originally designed to grow awareness and participation in hunting across Alberta, the program has reached nearly 90,000 website visits since launching its...