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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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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

Dec 20, 2023

Today Mike welcomes Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing & Communications, Keith Balfourd to talk about all things sheep. We cover some highlights of Sheep Show 2024, Sheep Fever Podcast, WSF’s new Films and Video Standards Policy, an amazing opportunity for Women in North America with WSF’s Women Hunt Program, and much more.

To learn more about the WSF Women Hunt Program, click HERE and make sure to follow @women_hunt

You can find WSF’s Sheep Fever Podcast everywhere you stream podcasts including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Make sure to check out EP21 Hunting Icons of British Columbia - Ron Fleming and Darwin Cary.

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

Dec 13, 2023

After many years of teasing the story, Mike, Jesse and Tash are finally on the mics to discuss their adventure filming in the Yukon. Jesse and Tash also share some great stories about how a trip to Haiti change their world view and inspired them to become hunters.

We also cover their film “Transmission” which you can stream for free from YouTube by clicking HERE.

If you’d like to see more of their work, head over to the Filter Studios website or give them a follow on Instagram.

Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play them on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to info@therookiehunter.com

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

 

Dec 6, 2023

Mike welcomes Kyle Stelter to the podcast to chat about his introduction to hunting, and his path to becoming the CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. To become a member of WSSBC, click HERE! And get your tickets now for the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC February 22-24.

If you'd like to check out Transmission, the full-length documentary can be streamed HERE.

Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play it on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to info@therookiehunter.com

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

 

 

Dec 1, 2023

After a long hiautus, we're offially back and took this opportunity to catch up on life, and relive some old memories. 

Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play it on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to info@therookiehunter.com

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

Oct 30, 2023

Mike and Kelly return to the mics after a very long hiatus to discuss a recent moose hunt that involved Kelly's dad and father-in-law. 

Dec 12, 2021

On this episode, the guys catch up and do a recap on their October moose hunt.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Don't forget to become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and support our good friends at North Arm Knives. 

Oct 20, 2021

On this episode, Mike returns to the show to interview Kelly and Garrett before they take off on their 2021 moose hunt. You'll also get to hear about a new four-legged addition to the team. 

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Sep 10, 2021

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett are joined by friend and Director at the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Peter Gutsche. Peter describes the Bluetongue virus event currently impacting wild sheep in the Gilpin Grasslands (Southern BC), the importance of conservation and participation, and hunting plans for 2021.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Jul 1, 2021

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett catch up and discuss the spring bear hunt, horse training, Traegers, the LEH Limited Entry draw and a shift in their fall plans.  

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Apr 4, 2021

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett discuss the opening of spring bear and turkey, rifles in general, calibers and gear.  

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Mar 18, 2021

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett touch base with Mike. They discuss spring plans, dogs, conservation and hunting in BC, and some ideas for the future.

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Feb 23, 2021

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett are joined by Jesse Zeman, Director Fish and Wildlife Restoration at BC Wildlife Federation, to discuss anti-hunting pressure in relation to black bear and large carnivores. The crew also catch up on the Southern Interior Mule Deer Project, and Jesse and Garrett talk horse programs.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Feb 11, 2021

On this episode Kelly and Garrett are joined by Chris Barker, Project Chair at the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Chris has served on the board of the Wild Sheep Foundation and has been involved the WSSBC for over 20 years in various roles including President, Treasurer, and Director. Given his dedication to conservation, Chris talks about finally having some time in 2020 to hunt, Garrett seizes the opportunity to chat about horses and gear, and Chris provides an update regarding WSSBC projects across the province.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Jan 27, 2021

On this episode Kelly and Garrett discuss Oscar, dogs, motion sickness, Garrett's quest for wild cats, horses and horse care, iPhone apps for hunting, and a recap of WSF Sheep Week 2020.

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Jan 13, 2021

On this episode Kelly and Garrett touchbase for the first time in 2021: Garrett and the dogs continue their winter pursuit of cats, cat hunting and social media, shed antlers vs heads, and a thorough discussion about hunting boots and boot selection.

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Dec 25, 2020

On this episode Garrett provides an update on the horses, Kelly and Garrett answer listener questions, talk wall tents and end the year with a Rookie Hunter tradition: a story from our friend in conservation Mr. Shane Mahoney. Happy Holidays and wishing you the best in 2021!

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