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Rookie Hunter
Real stories. Wild places. Lessons learned. Join Mike, Kelly, and Garrett as they navigate the ups and downs of hunting in British Columbia. It’s not about trophies—it’s about growth, conservation, and a genuine connection to the land.
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184: Field Recordings from a 3 Day Solo Hunt
In this episode, Mike takes you on a three-day solo hunt with his dog Earl.
We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title spo...
183: Lessons From The Past - Mike's First Buck (2016)
In this episode, we travel back to 2016 for Mike’s first buck and our most successful season ever. Enjoy!
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182: Hunting Season Has Arrived
In this episode, Mike gives a quick update on the start of the season.
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181: Field Guide – Your First Hunting Season
In this Field Guide episode, Mike takes you through some considerations and expectations for your very first hunting season.
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180: From the Vault - Brian Chan
In this episode, we dive back into the vault with Episode 33, which featured Brian Chan. Brian is a fly fishing legend known for his expertise in stil...
179: Fly Fishing at 40
In this episode, Mike and Kelly chat about their spring fly fishing trip, which was Mike's first ever attempt with a fly rod.
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178: Field Guide – Going Solo vs. Hunting With a Crew
In this Field Guide episode, Mike breaks down the pros and cons of hunting solo versus with a partner or group. From safety and success rates to perso...
177: Field Guide - Safety Gear
In this Field Guide episode, Mike breaks down the essential items you should pack in your safety kit—whether you're heading out for a day hunt or spen...
176: Field Guide - Tips For Your First Euro Mount
In this Field Guide episode we reach into the vault and share Kelly's overview of doing your first DIY Euro mount.
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175: Field Guide - Your First Backcountry Backpacking Trip
In this Field Guide episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike preps you for your first backcountry backpacking trips and covers topics such as choosing the right...
174: Field Guide - Game Processing
In this Field Guide episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of game processing. They cover the basics of what you'll need and wha...
173: Field Guide - Gear Regrets
In this episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of gear regrets—those impulse buys and overpriced items that didn’t live up to th...
172: Sheep Fever Podcast - Spotlight on Wild Sheep in British Columbia
We're switching things up today and playing an episode of Sheep Fever, which is the official podcast of The Wild Sheep Foundation.
In Part II of...
171: Chasing Whitetail
In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett reflect on 2024, make plans for 2025 and cover Garrett's November whitetail hunt.
We’ve teamed up with...
170: Happy Holidays
In this special holiday episode, we kick things off with a listener-submitted story and then dive into the vault to share a curated collection of hunt...
169: Pork Roll and Failed Attempts at Fishing with Joe Cermele
In this episode, Mike chats with Joe Cermele for a rare fishing-themed conversation. They get into Joe’s extensive career in fishing media, cover all...
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 win...
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.
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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 fe...
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 bes...
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 u...
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...
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.
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161:The Wait Between Seasons
In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC.
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160: Down To The Wire
On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting.
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159: The Range, Bears and Beavers
Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers.
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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.
W...
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 me...
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.
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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 S...
154: Adam Janke
Beyond the Kill host Adam Janke joins Mike for a swapcast to chat about black bears, rattlesnakes, dogs and spring training.
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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.
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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 fo...
151: Salute to Conservation
On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC.
Would y...
150: Chris Barker
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 sh...
149: Prepping The Horses For The Alpine
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...
148: Fallow Deer Eradication
On this episode, Mike tackles the Sidney Island Fallow Deer Eradication Project that's being conducted by Parks Canada in British Columbia. The first...
147: Cougar Backstrap
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...
146: The Great Bear Rainforest
On this episode Mike goes solo and tackles some listener submitted topics and questions including Raincoast Conservation Foundations purchase of hunti...
145: A Green Christmas
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 dis...