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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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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

    159: The Range, Bears and Beavers

    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Interested in the Women Hunt Program? Apply now! The application deadline is May 31st. 
    Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE
    In the market for a new satellite communicator? Check out ZOLEO and their spring promo that'll save you $70. For a limited time, you can get a ZOLEO device for just $199 plus a Free Gaia GPS Premium Membership for 6 months. And use our promo code ROOKIEHUNTER to save yourself an additional $25 on the activation fee. Head over to www.zoleo.com for all the details. 

    • 1 hr 10 min
    158: Backcountry Bear Hunt

    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE
    In the market for a new satellite communicator? Check out ZOLEO and their spring promo that'll save you $70. For a limited time, you can get a ZOLEO device for just $199 plus a Free Gaia GPS Premium Membership for 6 months. And use our promo code ROOKIEHUNTER to save yourself an additional $25 on the activation fee. Head over to www.zoleo.com for all the details. 

    • 38 min
    157: First Time Backpacker

    157: First Time Backpacker

    On this episode Mike goes solo to talk about an upcoming backpack bear hunt with a prospective hunter, a bit of gear talk, and our impact on social media. 
    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE
    Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

    • 46 min
    156: Bear Hunt Recap

    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE
    Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE

    • 1 hr 13 min
    155: Gray Thornton

    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE
    Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE

    • 53 min
    154: Adam Janke

    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 wildsheepfoundation.org
    Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms are now available January 16-18 2025. For more details and to book your stay, click HERE
    And don't forget to check out Sheep Fever, the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. 
    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 info@therookiehunter.com

    • 1 hr 24 min

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