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Rookie Hunter

An entertaining and educational view into the complex world of hunting and conservation from the perspective of two honest BC hunters. Hear their stories, learn from special guests, and get inspired to experience the outdoors.
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Apr 26, 2024

On this episode Mike, Kelly and Garrett do a bear hunting recap to get even more pumped up for the spring season. 

We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

Apr 18, 2024

In this episode, Mike and Gray discuss Sheep 2024, how inclusion of non-hunters can influence AI, fishing at Pyramid Lake and a chilly March Stone’s Sheep capture in Northern BC.

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE

Apr 5, 2024

Beyond the Kill host Adam Janke joins Mike for a swapcast to chat about black bears, rattlesnakes, dogs and spring training.

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

Mar 26, 2024

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat spring hunting plans and explain why gas station Subway restaurants are a bad idea. 

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

Mar 6, 2024

On this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with Renée Thornton at the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton. Renée is the Chair for Women Hunt® and she shares an inspiring story about how show got into hunting and eventually started the Women Hunt® program.

Women Hunt®’s purpose is to Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire women. For a variety of reasons women are one of the fastest growing segments of the hunting, shooting and conservation communities. Wild Sheep Foundation’s Women Hunt® program helps more women cross barriers into the hunting and conservation space.

The application period for this year's Field to Fork course will be open from May 1-31, 2024. The application will go live on WSF’s website on May 1.

Web: https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women_hunt/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenHuntProgram

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenhunt

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

Feb 26, 2024

On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC.

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

Feb 16, 2024

On this episode, Mike catches up with good friend and Wild Sheep Society of BC Vice President, Chris Barker. They cover some positive news from the sheep world, chat about life on the island and the Salute to Conservation in Penticton.

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

WSSBC's Salute to Conservation is happening February 22 - 24 in Penticton BC. If you can't commit to the full weekend, day passes are available and give full access to the expo and Sheep Hunter University. Get your tickets now by clicking HERE.

Feb 9, 2024

In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat about bringing the horses into the alpine for the very first time. Are they ready, what has gone into training this far, what still needs to be done and what can we expect from our first backcountry horse adventure? Garrett tackles all these questions and more as they prepare for thier 2024 season. 

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

WSSBC's Salute to Conservation is happening February 22 - 24 in Penticton BC. If you can't commit to the full weekend, day passes are available and give full access to the expo and Sheep Hunter University. Get your tickets now by clicking HERE.

Jan 26, 2024

On this episode, Mike tackles the Sidney Island Fallow Deer Eradication Project that's being conducted by Parks Canada in British Columbia. The first phase of the project was completed back in December and locals are divided on how the project is being handled and the province is having a hard time swallowing the nearly 6 million dollar price tag. 

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 

Jan 18, 2024

Can you eat cougar meat? Yes you can, and it's delicious! However, some people would lead you to believe that this species is hunted as a “trophy” to be hung on the wall and only killed for sport by the elite. 

On this episode, we’re breaking down a Facebook post from an influential wildlife photographer that is using his platform to villainize the hunting community with false information and inflated stereotypes. 

We also got into some music talk, added some guilty pleasures to the playlist, and chatted about how we can be better ambassadors for the hunting community.

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! For more information, to become a member, or to join the <1 Club head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

Jan 11, 2024

On this episode Mike goes solo and tackles some listener submitted topics and questions including Raincoast Conservation Foundations purchase of hunting tenures which cover over 18,000 square kilometres of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia.

Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! Sheep Show is coming up January 18th - 20th  in Reno Nevada. To register, to join the <1 Club and to become a member, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

Jan 1, 2024

Happy New Year! 

Just before the holidays, we got together to chat over a few drinks. Dogs, cats, vinyl, and plans for the new year were all discussed in this episode.

We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! Sheep Show is coming up January 18th - 20th  in Reno Nevada. To register, to join the <1 Club and to become a member, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

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