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Ep. 901: Whitetails in Alaska? And Other Alaskan Deer Questions Answered with Bjorn Dihle and Colin Arisman
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This week on the show we're discussing the surprising arrival of whitetails and mule deer to Alaska, my new sitka blacktail hunting film, and other questions related to Alaska's changing landscape. Joining me is author, Alaska resident, and blacktail deer hunting aficionado Bjorn Dihle and filmmaker Colin Arisman.
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