The Guide Sessions

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Kurt Malenchak @bushedproductions of Munroe Lake Lodge @munroelakelodge, an outfitter in Manitoba Canada.  They discuss Kurt’s start in guiding, caribou hunting, moose hunting, trophy fishing and so much more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @bushedproductions @munroelakelodge Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Munro...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Travis Bullock of Mile High Outfitters @mile_high_outfitters, an outfitter in Challis Idaho.  They discuss Travis’s 40 years of guiding experience, horses in the back country, mountain lion hunting, elk stories and so much more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @mile_high_outfitters Facebook: The Guide Sessions,...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Adam Korman of Journey on the Fly @journey_onthe_fly, a fly fishing guide in western/central Pennsylvania.  They discuss Adam’s journey into becoming a guide, fishing mindset, fly selection, a few fish stories and so much more! Instagram: @theguidesessions @journey_onthe_fly Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Journ...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with returning guest Jordan Liske of True North Trophy Outfitters @_jordanliske @theguideside, an outfitter in Manitoba Canada.  They discuss Jordan’s heroing adventures in the back country, hunting whitetails in the bush, surviving the cold and so much more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @_jordanliske @theguidesid...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Jerrod McGill of JM Outdoor Ops @jmoutdoorops, an outfitter in Southern Illinois.  They discuss what it takes to start an outfitting business, trail cameras, stand setups, all things whitetail, turkeys and much so more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @jmoutdoorops Facebook: The Guide Sessions, JM Outdoor Ops We...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by his buddy Jesse Scholl @scholl.jesse. The two of them recap their adventure to South Africa.  They discuss what went bad, what went well, crazy stalks, missed opportunities, the plan to return and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Instagram: @theguidesessions @scholl.jesse Facebook: The Guide Sessions W...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Matt Babson with @whitetail_dreams_outfitters in Ohio. Matt is a native North Caroliner who had a dream to start an Outfitting business for whitetails. Through some trials and tribulations he made it happen. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of starting an outfitting business, deer leases, what i...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Ryan DeMerchant @outfitterryan with @quad.b.adventures in New Brunswick, Canada. Ryan is a life long hunter who has followed his calling to be an outfitter.  In this episode we discuss bear baiting, moose tactics, chasing waterfowl and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Instagram: @theguidesessions @outf...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jordan Budd @jordan.budd with @runningwaterhunting in Nebraska. Jordan is a life long hunter who has chased her passion of taking people hunting.  In this episode we discuss trail cams, growing up hunting, booking hunts through Craiglists, filming hunts, replacing your legs with glass and much more! Streamin...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Draya Grangroth @whats_your_wild with @uppercanyonoutfitters in Montana. Draya is a multi-talented guide who also designs clothes @ridgepatrol and most recently, a published author. She has overcome a difficult childhood by finding herself in the wilds. Draya has taken her life skills of living off of the la...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Steve Peachey @moosepeach with @macmillan_river_adventures in California. Steve is an adult onset hunter who fell in love with hunting moose after his first ever encounter with one. He leveraged his love for hunting and experience in customer service to land a moose hunting guide position that many only drea...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Joseph Sousa @joseph_sousa_ with @syvalleyguidedhunts in California. Joseph jumped right into the guide life as early as he could.  He took his childhood love of the outdoors and turned it into a full time career. Joseph runs the hills of California chasing pigs, blacktails, and turkeys. In this episode we d...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Chris Stefanou @lisharkmanofficial @lihuntsman .  Chris is a lifetime resident of New York and was drawn to the outdoors at a very young age.  The majority of his success is attributed to his strong work ethic and that he never gives up on learning.  Chris not only guides hunters in woods of upstate New York...

 On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Sam Breitenstein @samsofresh of Boulder Creek Outfitters @bouldercreekoutfitters in Idaho.  Sam jumped on an opportunity as a back country cook which quickly evolved into a guiding opportunity and he hasn’t looked back since.  After learning from his mistakes and listening to his co-guides, he has developed...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Steve Bland of Leatherstocking Guide Service in New York.  Steve has been guiding for nearly 20 years for numerous types of game.  He is an upland bird hunter at heart but is not shy about feeding his sense of adventure.  Steve loves sharing his experiences and truly enjoys helping others succeed. In this ep...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Steve Schwartz @south_african_hunting_journal of Nkwazi Safaris @nkwazisafaris_outfitters.  Steve has been guiding in South Africa for nearly 20 years.  He loves what he does and his passions can be felt in this conversation. In this episode we discuss filming hunts, archery tactics, better bullets, breathin...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Tyler Kuhn of A-Team Outfitting up in Alaska.  Tyler grew up in western Pennsylvania with a lifelong dream of becoming a hunting guide.  After a failed first attempt of guiding in Alaska, he found himself in a homeless shelter, however he wasn’t ready to give up on his dream.  After a second chance at his dr...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jordan Liske @theguideside of Agassiz Outfitters @agassizoutfitters in Manitoba.  Jordan grew up living the guide life and learned early on how much he wanted to be a guide. He guides nearly 7 to 8 months out of the year.  He has seen a lot and experienced even more, which has given him numerous opportunitie...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Leeanna Young @leeannaky of The Last Resort Outfitters and Guides @the.last.resort.outfitter in Idaho.  Leeanna used her years of experience volunteering with a fire department on the swift water rescue team to get her hours to start guiding on a drift boat.  While guiding wasn’t her initial plan when she re...

NEW PODCAST! On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Morgan Abbott of Kolob Outfitters @kolob_outfitters in Utah.  Morgan kinda stumbled into the guide life through work.  He quickly started connecting the dots and next thing he knew, he became an outfitter. He hasn’t looked back and continues to provide numerous successful opportunities on both o...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Niel Bekker of Red Sand Safari Lodge @redsandsafarilodge .  Niel is a lifetime hunter of the African and lives to share hunts with clients. Niel has been constantly working on his Lodge and property to make it become one of African’s top safaris in the Limpopo province.  Red Sand Safari’s is spread out over...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jason Matzinger @jasonmatzingeroffical.  Jason is a lifetime resident of Montana and grew up chasing most of the animals the state has to offer. Most people know Jason from this TV show ‘Into High Country’, but what isn’t well known is that Jason originally started his career in the outdoor industry as a hun...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jimmy Oswald and Evan Koster with Flat Tops Wilderness Guides @flattopswildernessguides.  Flat Tops has been around for many years.  Jimmy and Evan have followed in the same footsteps of the previous owners, which is one of the reasons Flat Tops is still a premier outfitter in Colorado. Whether it'...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Rob Taylor @robtaylor.guide with Boulder Creek Outfitters @bouldercreekoutfitters. Rob is fresh off his first year of guiding big game in Idaho and I was able to grab him before he heads back out west for spring bear season. Even though he only has been guiding for one season, he has already had experiences...

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Shawn Lytle @whiterockoutfitters with White Rock Outfitters.  White Rock Outfitters is one of the prime destinations in Nevada for  elk and mule deer. Shawn is a 6th generation cattle rancher who lives and breathes the outdoors.  Shawn takes his life long knowledge of the land to produce a top...