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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Small Game Hunting in Greenland

After a muskox hunt in Greenland, Pedro Ampuero traded the big rifle for something much smaller and spent a week hunting the way the locals do. The plan was simple. Find rock ptarmigan and Arctic h...

Sep 25, 2026

A Five Day Solo Hunt in New Zealand

JE Wilds gets flown into a valley he has never hunted before, pitches a camp on his own, and sets himself one goal for the trip: a big old bull tahr. It's five days solo in high country, and he fil...

Sep 25, 2026

Field Tested: Hunter McWaters' Kodiak Pack Dump

Spartan ambassador Hunter McWaters shot this video straight after coming off a backcountry Kodiak blacktail hunt. He tips out his packs and goes through what he carried, what he used most, and what...

Sep 25, 2026