162 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 83 Ratings

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

    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
    153: Spring Is Here

    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 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

    • 47 min
    152: Renée Thornton

    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 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

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

kjnhawk ,

Enjoyable podcast for beginner hunters

It’s fun to throw on this podcast from time to time and just relax listening to some great stories and insightful information about hunting. Looking forward to future episodes and learning more!

ChrisInTheWoods ,

Growing Together

I found this podcast right around the time these fellers started. I was also starting my hunting adventures here in Indiana. It's been really cool to listen to a couple dudes give their viewpoints & stories as newcomers to the sport and lifestyle.

pistola payne ,

Relatable to new and old hunters

This is a great pod cast for new and experienced hunters. A fresh perspective on topic from gear, tactics and ethics. Their views are open minded and seam from humble roots. Nice work.

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