January 30, 2026

563 | Finding & Protecting Alaska with Bjorn Dihle

In this episode, we dive deep into the vast wilderness of Alaska with Bjorn Dihle, a lifelong Alaska resident and outdoorsman. From the intricacies of bear viewing and the challenges of hunting blacktail deer to the controversial Ambler Road project, Bjorn shares his unique experience and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with conservation efforts, the unique beauty and challenges of Southeast Alaska, and much more. "This is your land; it matters to you." LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE... Bjorn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjorndihle/ Bjorn's Books: https://amzn.to/4a2Z5rs https://huntfishbrooksrange.com/ https://www.northernjournal.com/ https://www.trcp.org/ https://salmonstate.org/salmonstate-campaigns/#southeast CHAPTERS... 00:00:00— Exploring the Wilds of Alaska00:02:11— Meet Bjorn: A Lifelong Alaskan Adventurer00:10:17— The Dynamics of Bear Viewing and Conservation00:15:00— The Ambler Road Project: Controversies and Implications00:26:17— Southeast Alaska: A Hunter's Paradise00:32:21 — The Unique Challenges of Hunting Blacktails00:54:52 — Understanding Bear Behavior and Safety01:12:32 — Bjorn's Insights on Conservation and Future of Alaska The Hunt Backcountry Podcast is brought to you by Exo Mtn Gear: https://exomtngear.com/ Email Sign-up: https://exomtngear.com/newsletter Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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