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 1 minute
    168: Backpacks and Black Bears

    In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett cover their late September backpacking trip for elk, mule deer and black bear. We also announce the first winner of our listener submitted hunting stories series, brought to you by North Arm Knives.

    We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] 

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    14 November 2024, 6:37 pm
  • 38 minutes 44 seconds
    167: A Scouting Trip Becomes a Successful Solo Elk Hunt

    In this episode, Garrett shares the story about his scouting trip that turned into a successful solo elk hunt. 

    We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] 

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    18 October 2024, 8:21 pm
  • 45 minutes 11 seconds
    166: Misfire

    In this episode, Mike tries his best to recap 6 days in the backcountry while sitting next to the campfire on the final night. We're also sharing a few more of your hunting stories. 

    We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] 

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    9 October 2024, 11:09 pm
  • 21 minutes 19 seconds
    165: Tales From The Backcountry

    In this episode, Mike shares your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] 

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    20 September 2024, 5:05 pm
  • 30 minutes 54 seconds
    164: The Wait Is Over

    In this episode, Mike goes solo to give an update on the start of the season, shares some basic small game hunting and cooking tips, and hints at an unexpected outcome to a last minute scouting trip. 

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    14 September 2024, 2:49 am
  • 57 minutes 20 seconds
    163: Dusty Portz - Hunting For The First Time at 40

    In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with longtime friend, Dusty Portz. Dusty shares his reasons for leaving a vegetarian diet and pursuing hunting for the first time at 40 years old.

    We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

    1 September 2024, 9:51 pm
  • 54 minutes 16 seconds
    162: Over The Hills And Far Away

    In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett are finally back together to nail down some plans for the fall hunting 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

    14 August 2024, 1:19 am
  • 23 minutes 32 seconds
    161:The Wait Between Seasons

    In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC.

    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

    20 July 2024, 2:34 am
  • 41 minutes 15 seconds
    160: Down To The Wire

    On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting. 

    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

    28 June 2024, 8:25 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    159: The Range, Bears and Beavers

    Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers. 

    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

    31 May 2024, 4:15 am
  • 38 minutes 32 seconds
    158: Backcountry Bear Hunt

    On this episode, Mike welcomes Kelly Veltri to the show to chat about his first time venturing into the backcountry in search of black bears. 

    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

    17 May 2024, 8:45 pm
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