Episode 75: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – The Future of Hunting

The Future of Hunting

Episode 75

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

 A conversation about the future of hunting, politics thereof and whether eyeliner belongs in the field. 

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Episode 74: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – Endeavoring in a Male Dominated Industry

Endeavoring in a Male Dominated Industry

Episode 74

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

Tia talks about hunting stereotypes and the integrity and intention of hunting and guiding in a male dominated industry.

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Episode 73: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – The Lost Art of Wilderness Skills

The Lost Art of Wilderness Skills

Episode 73

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

Are the skills required to live and move in wild places deteriorating? Tia talks about map reading, reliance on communication devices and mental fortitude.

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Episode 72: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – Wild Encounters

Wild Encounters

Episode 72

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

Good things come in threes. Tia shares a top three of bear interactions that had a positive outcome. A gentle reminder to always take a long stroke and keep your powder dry. 

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Episode 70: Tia Shoemaker: Raised in the Alaska Bush – A Front Yard One Million Acres Squared

A Front Yard One Million Acres Squared

Episode 70

Raised in the Alaska Bush

   “Hard work, low pay.” So read a classified ad that Phil’s dad handed him years ago. Phil somehow passed the interview process and found himself employed as a packer on the Alaska Peninsula. There he met our guest, Tia Shoemaker for the first time. Tia joins us to talk about growing up in Bush Alaska, twice-yearly trips to the grocery store, jammed rifles, smoking airplane engines, thoughts on pink camo and three clean jokes.  

We begin by exploring a life of isolation in an expansive wilderness. Tia had one playmate, best friend, companion and arch nemesis, her brother. After a few years, they began attending a gigantic school where there was actually another girl.

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