Rookie Hunter

Mountain Stream Audio

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

  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    156: Bear Hunt Recap

    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

    26 April 2024, 3:33 pm
  • 53 minutes 56 seconds
    155: Gray Thornton

    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

    18 April 2024, 3:33 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    154: Adam Janke

    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

    5 April 2024, 8:14 pm
  • 47 minutes 13 seconds
    153: Spring Is Here

    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

    26 March 2024, 1:23 am
  • 1 hour 14 seconds
    152: Renée Thornton

    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

    6 March 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    151: Salute to Conservation

    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 [email protected]

    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

    26 February 2024, 10:53 pm
  • 56 minutes 31 seconds
    150: Chris Barker

    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 [email protected]

    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

    16 February 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    149: Prepping The Horses For The Alpine

    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 [email protected]

    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

    9 February 2024, 7:43 pm
  • 29 minutes 42 seconds
    148: Fallow Deer Eradication

    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 [email protected]

    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

    26 January 2024, 7:51 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    147: Cougar Backstrap

    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 [email protected]

    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

    18 January 2024, 1:53 am
  • 26 minutes 46 seconds
    146: The Great Bear Rainforest

    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 [email protected]

    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

    11 January 2024, 7:27 pm
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