Joe Eppele

Backcountry Hunter — Canada 🇨🇦

Former pro football player turned backcountry hunter and TV host.

Nationality

Canada 🇨🇦

Hunting Type

Backcountry Hunter

Rifle

Snowy Mountain Rifles

Career Start

2015

Favorite Game

Stone Sheep, Elk, Moose

Field

TV Host

Notable Achievements

Co-host of "The Edge" on Wild TV
Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts (2012)
Director of Business Development at Wild TV
Featured guest on various hunting podcasts and media outlets

Joe Eppele is a former professional football offensive lineman who transitioned into a passionate outdoorsman and television host. Born in Squamish, British Columbia, Joe played college football at Washington State University before being drafted second overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft. After retiring from football, he embraced his love for the outdoors, becoming a co-host of "The Edge" on Wild TV. Joe's hunting adventures span from the rugged mountains of British Columbia to the plains of Argentina, showcasing his dedication to ethical hunting and conservation.

Joe's Gear Choices

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Hoplite Mini Tripod5.0

5.0

Ascent Tripod™ Gen 2 W/ Davros Pro Head4.9

4.9

Blog posts

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Stopping a Rogue Buffalo in Queensland

Season 5 of The Huntsman opens in Queensland's traprock country, where Spartan ambassador Chris Waters and his mates go after a bull buffalo that had made a name for itself the hard way. What fol...

Aug 13, 2026

Roebuck Stalking in the Polish Countryside

Spartan ambassador Johanna Clermont's latest film takes her into the Polish countryside after roebuck. Hunting with a local guide, working field edges and woodland, playing the wind and waiting for...

Jun 19, 2026

Solo Roar Hunting in Remote New Zealand

Dropped in by helicopter and committed for several days in JE Wilds latest film, he has to make every decision count, from where he pitches the tent to how he works the wind and calls into likely c...

Mar 30, 2026