On this episode, Mike and Kelly meet up after missing a week in the studio. You'll hear the four-legged reason for the delay, some more input on packing for sheep country, a limited entry hunting concept that has been implemented in one region, and even a bit of sports talk....
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly are back in the studio with a recap on packing, to chat more about the Kaitum 3 GT, weekend fishing trips, and an imbalance in the outdoor space.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly are in the studio to chat about beer, tents and their goals for a lighter backpack. What stays, what goes, and what gets split between the group.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Jesse Zeman from the BC Wildlife Federation for his fourth appearance on the show to talk about caribou, wolves, mule deer and anti-huntng groups in British Columbia.
The Adaptive Management paper Jesse mentions can be found HERE
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly are in the studio to chat about turkey hunting, bear season, spring training and gear purchases that will get you out on your first hunt.
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On this episode, Kelly packed up the recorder and headed east to hunt turkeys near his hometown with his father-in-law Randy, and his dad Wayne. You'll hear some pre-trip conversations, some sounds from the field, and some post-hunt discussions.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back listeners as their guests to celebrate 100 episodes with Part II. Listeners had the opportunity to submit questions, comments and hunting stories to the show, so the guys sit down in the studio to share some more of their favourites.
We're also very pleased to announce SITKA Gear as a new sponsor and also want to thank The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives for their continued support.
Thanks again for your continued support and for getting us to 100 episodes!
On this bonus episode, Nolan Osborne from the Journal of Mountain Hunting invited Mike, Kelly and Jesse Bone from Filter Studios to chat while attending The Wild Sheep Society of B.C.'s Spence's Bridge Sheep Count.
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We'll be back next week with a regular schedule and Part II of Episode 100.
On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome listeners as their guests to celebrate 100 episodes. Listeners had the opportunity to submit questions, comments and hunting stories to the show, so the guys sit down in the studio to share some of their favourites.
We're also very pleased to announce SITKA Gear as a new sponsor and also want to thank The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives for their continued support.
Most of all, we want to thank you, the listeners, for supporting us and for getting involved in this very special 100th episode.
On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Nolan Osborne while at the Sheep Show earlier this year. Nolan talks about how he got into guiding, his time outdoors and also shares some good sheep hunting tips for their August hunt.
Follow Nolan on Instagram - @nmo
On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Jeff Lander for his third appearance on the show. Jeff is the man behind Primitive Outfitting which operates out of British Columbia and Alberta.
Jeff is also preparing for a mid-August sheep hunt in B.C. so the guys get deep into their plans and preparations for their hunts.
We want you to be our guest for Episode 100 and we're going to be giving away a bunch of awesome gear including a Mountain Hauler 6200 from SITKA Gear for your contribution to the show.
Listen to all the details and send an email to info@therookiehunter.com if you'd like to be a part of this special episode.
Thank you for all your support and for making 100 episodes possible. We couldn't do it without you guys.
Cheers!
Mike & Kelly
On this episode, Mike and Kelly sit down with Connor Gabbott from Talus Creative to discuss photography and filmmaking in the field.
Capturing a hunt can be a difficult task, but the photos we bring back are often the real trophies of our time spent outdoors and always worth the extra effort. Connor breaks down equipment, techniques and even shares some simple tricks for your iPhone that will help you bring home better images. He also leaves the guys with some excellent advice for their August sheep hunt.
If you have more questions about capturing your hunt, get in touch with Connor on Instagram @taluscreative
On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Corey Piersol from Sitka Gear to discuss clothing systems. There's a lot of science that goes into each piece of clothing you wear, and Corey breaks down what you might want to consider when investing in clothing for your next big hunt.
The guys use their August sheep hunt as an example and find out what they need for a hunt where weather conditions are extremely unpredictable. They also get into backpacks and finish things off with a good ole hunting story.
If you'd like to see what Mike and Kelly are currently using for their clothing systems, go to our website and click on the gear tab.
If you’re ready to get yourself into some new gear for 2019, head over to sitkagear.com
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly return to the studio to discuss, shooting rhinos with darts, caribou, wolf bounties, equipment, and spraying herbicides on B.C.'s forests.
Don't forget to support our sponsors The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives
On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Shane Mahoney for his second appearance on the show. Shane gives an update on the Wild Harvest Initiative, jumps into some conservation topics with the guys, and shares another incredible story.
You can find more information on the Conservations Visions website or from their Facebook page. We'll keep you posted on the Wild Harvest Initiative as more information becomes available and share their new website when it goes live.
Support our sponsors The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives
On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton in Reno, Nevada to discuss The Sheep Show, and the history of the event. Gray also shares his advice for the guys' August sheep hunt.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly give an update from Reno a few hours after touching down in Nevada, talk about their travels, hint at a few guests and visualize Kelly's journey to success in Friday's backpack race.
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For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com
On this episode, Kelly guides Mike through the steps of ageing sheep as they prepare for their northern B.C. sheep hunt in August. They also chat a bit about southern B.C.'s mountain caribou herds and where things are at with the remaining few.
You can check out the Guide to Understanding Sheep Ageing HERE
Last Stand - The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest can be seen HERE
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On this episode, Kelly takes Mike through the process of creating a big game European mount from home.
The video mentioned on this episode can be found HERE
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat about the holidays, and share their hunting plans for 2019. This season is already shaping up to be a good one!
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For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com
On this episode, Mike and Kelly answer a batch of listener submitted questions. Topics include: if you could only hunt one species, anything we would do different in 2018, backcountry access, max shooting distance, and more.
On this final episode of the year, Mike and Kelly curate their favourite hunting stories from 2018 guests, including a special story saved for last. See you in 2019!
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly get together for their final recording session of the year to discuss winter weather, grip & grins, ultramarathons, plus some recent news in the hunting and conservation world. Happy holidays!
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly continue their discussion regarding the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, public land, coyotes and leg blasters.
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For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com