Rookie Hunter
Summary: Stories of hunting, fishing, hiking and backpacking in British Columbia from the perspective of new hunters. Follow Mike and Kelly's adventures in the backcountry and hear stories from special guests that include other rookie hunters, experienced outdoorsmen and experts in the field
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- Artist: Mountain Stream Audio
- Copyright: Rookie Hunter 2019
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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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this episode, Kelly takes Mike through the process of creating a big game European mount from home.
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!
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!
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!
On this episode, Mike and Kelly continue their discussion regarding the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, public land, coyotes and leg blasters.
On this episode, Mike and Kelly enjoy a few cold ones in the studio, answer some questions and chat about conservation and land access in British Columbia.
