On this episode I had the honor to talk with Chief Petty Officer, David 'Alaska Dave' Bergman, United States Coast Guard (ret.).

Dave and I discuss his quest to complete his North American sheep slam, with a Rocky Mountain Big Horn in the Lower 48 in 2026. Dave talks about his previous sheep hunts; plus, the plan and preparation at 41 years old, and the equipment he will be using for the last hunt of the slam.

Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the_twilighthunter

Special thanks to @HawkenHorseBand for permission to use their music!

On this episode I brought on my friend, and fellow LEO, Hilary Naleway. Hillary is an adult-onset hunter, that happens to be female. We take a dive into hunting as a female and the challenges that come with it. Hillary discusses stereotypes, gear, fitness, & preparation, hormones, and hunting partners.

Hilary shared a list of the gear that she is using on her hunts, see below for the details!

Crispi

*Altitudes size 7

Summits

*Skarven

Sitka

*Timberline pants Size 28

*Cadence pants Size 28

Stone Glacier

*De Havilland Lite Pants Small

*M7 Jacket Small

Kuiu

*Peloton 240 Full Zip Hoodie Medium

Initial Ascent pack

Rifle is a Savage Ultralight 6.5 PRC with a custom load

Bow is a Mathews VXR, draw length is 26” draw weight 62 lbs I believe last I checked. Arrows are Black Eagle X Impacts with the focus system with the Muzzy Trocars broadheads

Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the_twilighthunter

Hilary Naleway can be found on Instagram: @bugles_barbells_eventing

Special thanks to @HawkenHorseBand for permission to use their music!

On this episode I got the opportunity to talk with David Heath, pro-staff for PSE Archery and co-host of the Whitetail Advantage Podcast. Dave and I have a deep conversation about our why....why we hunt, the meaningfulness of hunting, how it has united our families, and passing the love of hunting on to our children and grandchildren.

Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the_twilighthunter

Dave Heath can be found on Instagram: @psemobilehunter; @whitetailadvantage and YouTube: @whitetailadvantage

Special thanks to @HawkenHorseBand for permission to use their music!

On tonight's show, I sat down with my wife of 30 years, Charlene, and discussed her take on hunting, her hunting history, and how her role has evolved in three decades. This is an interesting conversation and made some unexpected revelations.

Instagram: @bitterroot_reaper X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @bitterroot_reaper

Charlene can be found on Instagram: @lueddeke_c and Facebook: Charlene Cooper Lueddeke

Special thanks to @HawkenHorseBand for permission to use their music!