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Beyond the Wild

Beyond the Wild

Written by: Beyond the Wild Crew
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Great photos are made by being in the right place at the right time … and having the right equipment. Beyond the Wild dives deeper into the strategies that are necessary to improve the odds of capturing amazing footage of wildlife and their iconic behaviour.

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  • Episode 76
    Jan 25 2026

    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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 75
    Jan 13 2026

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 74
    Dec 21 2025

    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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    1 hr and 22 mins
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