Joe Eppele

Backcountry Hunter — Canada 🇨🇦

Former pro football player turned backcountry hunter and TV host.

Nationality

Canada 🇨🇦

Hunting Type

Backcountry Hunter

Rifle

Bergara

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

Hoplite Mini Tripod5.0

5.0

Blog posts

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Scottish Weather, Patience and a Single Shot

What Makes Kildemorie Worth the Trip? Kildemorie Estate isn’t just a slice of wild ground. It’s a working hill and a gathering place. Madeleine Pettersson came here alongside our very own Spartan f...

Sep 1, 2025

A Wee Dram: A Kildermorie Film

Set in the rugged Scottish Highlands on the Kildermorie Estate, A Wee Dram is less about the shot and more about the people behind it. This short film captures the heart of what makes a great hunti...

Aug 20, 2025

A Buck, a Storm, and The Shot That Counted

When the Hunt Becomes Survival JE Wilds and his crew headed deep into New Zealand’s backcountry to chase a mature buck. Then the weather flipped. Fast. What rolled in was a full-blown 50-year storm...

Aug 6, 2025