In this episode of the Mindful Hunter Podcast, I break down the full story behind “Full Circle” — my year-long mountain goat saga filmed over six separate hunts in British Columbia. I share the raw behind-the-scenes truth of the final hunt: when my hunting partner bailed mid-trip and a grizzly charged me as I tried to recover my goat. From the emotional highs of the Full Circle premiere to the reality of solo backcountry hunting, this is one of the most intense stories I have ever told.
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🕒 Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & “Full Circle” film premiere
02:00 – Limited edition t-shirt, posters & 10% off code
05:00 – The five-year mountain goat saga begins
08:00 – Six hunts in 13 months across British Columbia
09:30 – Partner bails early on the first hunt
13:00 – Lessons in partnership, quitting, and persistence
20:00 – Back to the mountains – scouting, planning, and preparation
25:00 – Opening day: the massive Billy and a perfect shot
27:00 – Partner bails again — Jay goes solo
34:00 – Fog, grizzlies, and a stolen goat carcass
41:00 – The grizzly charge
48:00 – Calling the CO & realizing the hunt is over
52:00 – What the whole Full Circle journey meant
56:00 – Lessons learned, gratitude, and next year’s goal
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