It’s that time of year for the BTW Crew’s favourite annual session: reflecting on memorable wildlife encounters from the past year. Two thousand twenty-five was a big year of photography accomplishments and phenomenal luck. Ron, Jason and Mark discuss their favourite moments and share personal stories about wildlife encounters and photography techniques. Special thanks go out to our supporters for helping make 2025 such an amazing year of new experiences, and thanks for sharing the thrill of wildlife photography, the joy of sharing experiences with friends, and the surprises that nature brings.

Sound Bites

"The morning that the moose stood still."

"Go out when the conditions are bad."

"Incredible wolf encounters this year!"

"Life is about making time for experiences."

"Wildlife photography is 95% waiting."

"Personal milestones make the best memories."

"Nature always surprises us in the best ways."

Chapters

03:10 Reflecting on 2025: Highlights and Experiences

06:04 Sponsorship Appreciation and Community Engagement

08:50 Personal Highlights from the Year

11:58 Photography Adventures and Techniques

18:02 Wildlife Encounters and Memorable Moments

27:02 Looking Ahead: Future Photography Opportunities

28:49 Incredible Wolf Encounters

34:20 Memorable Wildlife Photography Experiences

40:56 The Dynamics of Wildlife Behavior

49:31 Introduction to Drone Photography

55:24 Reflections on Life and Wildlife

01:03:01 Capturing Unique Moments in Nature

01:10:20 Personal Milestones and Family Moments

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In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Mark Raycroft welcome guests Tristen Vega Moffett and Neil Simmons, the owners of Roam Wild Photo Tours. Tristen and Neil are professional photographers and run tours in Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Park. They tell of an epic snow coach trip where they witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime wolf-pack attack on a bull bison. Although this natural occurrence is vital and has been happening for thousands of years, photographing it is difficult and confounding. This is just one of the unique opportunities these National Parks provide to peer into the wonders of the wild.

Links

Website: www.roamwildphototours.com

Instagram: @roamwildphototours

Tristen’s Instagram: @wildly.tristen

Neil’s Instagram: @neilsimmonsphotography

Mollie’s Pack Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv2vjwwZznA

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In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus welcome host and guest, Mark Raycroft and his wife, Pili, to discuss their recent adventures in Nunavik, leading a tour to photograph musk ox in the stunning northern landscape. This epic trip to photograph these unique creatures during the rut is filled with amazing stories and adventures. They also discuss the unique accommodations, travel logistics, the beauty of fall colours, and the behaviour of musk ox during the rutting season. With plans for future trips already in motion, the hosts express their excitement for more adventures to come.

Chapters

00:00 Reunion and Exciting Travels

03:15 Adventures in Nunavik

10:00 The Journey to the Camp

12:35 First Impressions and Musk Ox Sightings

16:30 The Beauty of Northern Colors

21:02 Understanding musk ox Behavior

25:12 Photographic Opportunities with musk ox

34:45 First Encounters with Musk Oxen

37:01 Observing Herd Dynamics and Behavior

39:36 The Prehistoric Connection: Musk Oxen and Their Environment

42:04 Capturing Stunning Wildlife Photography

44:54 Exploring the Vast Northern Landscape

48:14 Day Two Adventures: New Herd Discoveries

52:05 Unexpected Encounters: Bears and Other Wildlife

55:57 Weather Challenges and Adaptations

59:49 Comforts of Camp Life

01:03:01 Future Trips and Conservation Efforts

Links

Website: https://www.markraycroft.com/p/musk-ox-photo-tours

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