On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Rachel Ahtila. Rachel is a big game hunting guide from British Columbia and her career has taken her around the globe. She's also the soon-to-be host of her own show, The Full-Curl Podcast which will be available soon.
For more information on Rachel follow her on Instagram or go to: facebook.com/RachelMaeAhtila
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Hank Shaw. Hank is best know for his award winning blog Hunter Angler Gardener Cook which features over 1000 recipes. He's also an author with three books available including one of our favourites, Buck, Buck, Moose.
For more information on Hank go to: honest-food.net
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Brian Chan. Brian is a well known stillwater fly fisherman from British Columbia. He is also a Provincial Fisheries Biologist, author, a frequent guest on shows such as Sport Fishing on the Fly and the co-host of The New Fly Fisher.
For more information on Brian go to: www.riseformflyfishing.com
This is Episode 3 in our four-part series highlighting the BC Interior Sportsman Show. http://www.bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Megan Hanacek. Megan is a biologist and forester from British Columbia. In 2016 she was a contestant on History Channel's "Alone" and spent 78 days in the Patagonia wilderness.
For more information on Megan go to: www.instagram.com/meganhanacek
This is Episode 2 in our four-part series highlighting the BC Interior Sportsman Show. http://www.bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Aron Snyder. Aron is the co-host of the Grittybowmen podcast, the chief designer at Kifaru International, co-founder of Rokslide.com, a professional photographer, and all-round expert in backpack hunting, gear and survival.
For more information on Aron go to: www.grittybowmen.com/aronsnyderphotography
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Tammy Wood and celebrate 1 year of podcasting! Tammy Wood was a Top 8 Finalist for Master Chef Canada, an author, food columnist and host of Saucy’s Got Game Cooking Show airing on Wild TV this year.
This is Episode 1 in our four-part series highlighting the BC Interior Sportsman Show. http://www.bcinteriorsportsmanshow.com
For more information on Tammy and Saucy's Got Game, go to http://www.saucysgotgame.com/
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Jeff Lander from Primitive Outfitting. Originally from Washington State, Jeff moved to British Columbia in 1988. Jeff has been a bowhunter most of his life, and in 1994 he decided to pursue his passion and started Primitive Outfitting. He now guides hunts in both Alberta and British Columbia for some of North America’s top hunters.
For more information on Jeff and Primitive, go to www.primitive-outfitting.com
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss their hunting plans for the 2017 season.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Cody Rich. Cody is lifelong hunter and the host of the Rich Outdoors Podcast. His podcast features some of the biggest names in hunting and is an absolutely amazing resource for experienced and inexperienced hunters alike. Make sure to subscribe!
For more information on The Rich Outdoors, go to www.therichoutdoors.net
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly sit down with Dr. Adam Ford. Adam is an assistant professor of restoration ecology and nominee for a Tier II Canada Research Chair. Dr. Ford has published over 20 peer‐reviewed papers on ungulate‐predator ecology in East Africa, trophic cascades, and the effects of disturbance on carnivores, deer, and elk in the Rocky Mountains. He is now leading new research on human‐wildlife conflict and predator‐prey ecology across British Columbia.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly reflect on an amazing year and look towards the future. Happy holidays from the Rookie Hunter crew!
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Ryan Callaghan. Ryan is the Director of Conservation and Public Relations with First Lite and also a frequent guest on MeatEater.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly sit down with Randy Workman, a man with a lifetime of experience and advice for new hunters.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly get caught up after a busy month, talk about cooking, meat processing and answer a few listener submitted questions.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly talk about meat processing and sausage making. Kelly also shares the story behind his first muley buck.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly do a recap of their successful trip to the Kootenay region of British Columbia, discuss plans for next year, and get ready for another mule deer in the Okanagan.
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Recommended beer pairing: Steamworks Breweing Co. - Pumpkin Ale
On this episode, Mike and Kelly are joined by Garrett Marcon and Kevin Snider in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. This episode was recorded in camp, just hours after packing out a 7x7 bull elk. You'll hear some stories from the trip, details on Kelly's first white-tail and all the details on how they managed to bring home a monster BC elk.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly share the story behind their first muley buck and discuss plans for their week long hunting adventure in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly provide more updates from out in the field and Mike shares his mental battles while chasing mule deer.
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly provide some updates from out in the field on the first day of rifle season in British Columbia. You'll also hear the very first listener submitted hunting story at the end of the episode. This story was submitted by Curtis Auger and you can follow his hunting adventures on Instagram @bornhunting
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On this episode, Mike and Kelly get geared up for bow season, chat about the Josh Bowmar spear hunting video, the recent Aryanna Gourdin giraffe kill photos and how these affect hunter reputations.
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Suggested Beer Pairing: Persephone - Hop Yard Red Ale
On this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss ammunition, calibers, rifles and field dressing.
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Suggested Beer Pairing: Postmark -Saison Francaise
On this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss conservation and fish and wildlife management with Jesse Zeman from the BC Wildlife Federation. Follow jesse on Twitter @JZThinAir
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Suggested Beer Pairing: Postmark Brewing - Spruce Tip
On this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss the Juan De Fuca Trail, backpacks, and what goes into planning a multi-day backpacking trip.
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Suggested Beer Pairing: Four Winds Brewing Co - Juxtapose
On this episode, Mike and Kelly are joined by Kareem Shaya from Outpost Hunting. They'll also be summarizing this year's spring bear hunting and chatting about a few more gear recommendations.
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Suggested Beer Pairing: Four Winds Brewing Co - La Maison