Rookie Hunter

Rookie Hunter

An entertaining and educational view into the complex world of hunting and conservation from the perspective of two honest BC hunters. Hear their stories, learn from special guests, and get inspired to experience the outdoors.

Episodes

April 26, 2024 73 mins

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 <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

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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 <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

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April 5, 2024 84 mins

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 <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

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March 26, 2024 47 mins

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 <1 Club, head over to  wildsheepfoundation.org

Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025! Discounted rooms...

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March 6, 2024 60 mins

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 gro...

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February 26, 2024 70 mins

On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC.

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February 16, 2024 56 mins

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 ema...

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February 9, 2024 67 mins

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. 

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January 26, 2024 29 mins

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. 

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January 18, 2024 75 mins

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 st...

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January 11, 2024 26 mins

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.

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January 1, 2024 76 mins

Happy New Year! 

Just before the holidays, we got together to chat over a few drinks. Dogs, cats, vinyl, and plans for the new year were all discussed in this episode.

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 <1 Club and to become a member, head over to wildsheep...

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Today Mike welcomes Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing & Communications, Keith Balfourd to talk about all things sheep. We cover some highlights of Sheep Show 2024, Sheep Fever Podcast, WSF’s new Films and Video Standards Policy, an amazing opportunity for Women in North America with WSF’s Women Hunt Program, and much more.

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After many years of teasing the story, Mike, Jesse and Tash are finally on the mics to discuss their adventure filming in the Yukon. Jesse and Tash also share some great stories about how a trip to Haiti change their world view and inspired them to become hunters.

We also cover their film “Transmission” which you can stream for free from YouTube by clicking HERE.

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December 6, 2023 57 mins

Mike welcomes Kyle Stelter to the podcast to chat about his introduction to hunting, and his path to becoming the CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. To become a member of WSSBC, click HERE! And get your tickets now for the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC February 22-24.

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December 1, 2023 78 mins

After a long hiautus, we're offially back and took this opportunity to catch up on life, and relive some old memories. 

Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play it on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to info@therookiehunter.com

We're very excited to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! Sheep Show is co...

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October 30, 2023 88 mins

Mike and Kelly return to the mics after a very long hiatus to discuss a recent moose hunt that involved Kelly's dad and father-in-law. 

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December 12, 2021 75 mins

On this episode, the guys catch up and do a recap on their October moose hunt.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

Don't forget to become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and support our good friends at North Arm Knives. 

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October 20, 2021 77 mins

On this episode, Mike returns to the show to interview Kelly and Garrett before they take off on their 2021 moose hunt. You'll also get to hear about a new four-legged addition to the team. 

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

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September 10, 2021 47 mins

On this episode, Kelly and Garrett are joined by friend and Director at the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Peter Gutsche. Peter describes the Bluetongue virus event currently impacting wild sheep in the Gilpin Grasslands (Southern BC), the importance of conservation and participation, and hunting plans for 2021.

For more on the show head over to therookiehunter.com

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