Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 30m
A Manitoba moose hunt becomes a lesson in patience
Ep. 927: Brent's Manitoba Moose Hunt | 12 in '26
Brent Reeves connects the technical demands of a remote hunt with the mentorship, gratitude, and shared memories that give it lasting meaning.
- 1A remote Manitoba expedition demanded careful logistics, patient calling, and trust in an experienced guide.
- 2Brent’s 460-yard shot depended on ballistic preparation, controlled breathing, and Craig McCarthy’s guidance.
- 3The northern lights, camp meals, and Tim’s mentorship ultimately mattered as much as the harvested moose.
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Brent takes a carefully prepared 460-yard shot, then discovers the downed moose only 15 feet from the river.
The brief
Brent Reeves and Josh Spielmaker revisit a remote Manitoba moose hunt that began with a float-plane journey, duplicate wilderness supplies, and the challenge of filming far from roads.
The hunt’s central discipline was patience: waiting through long calling sessions, reading wind and weather, and trusting guide Craig McCarthy’s experience in vast, isolated country.
The standout sequence follows Brent spotting a bull at 460 yards, settling his breathing, taking the shot, and finding the animal just 15 feet from the river.
Processing the moose, eating heart and backstrap in camp, and traveling beneath the northern lights shift the story from technical achievement toward shared experience.
Brent’s reflections on his brother Tim’s integrity and mentorship give the expedition its broader meaning: outdoor knowledge becomes lasting when it is passed on.
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