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On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Jesse Zeman from the BC Wildlife Federation for his fourth appearance on the show to talk about caribou, wolves, mule deer and anti-huntng groups in British Columbia.  The Adaptive Management paper Jesse mentions can be found HERE Please consider becoming a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation by clicking  HERE.  To see our complete lineup of SITKA cloth...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly are in the studio to chat about turkey hunting, bear season, spring training and gear purchases that will get you out on your first hunt.  Please consider becoming a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation by clicking  HERE.  To see our complete lineup of SITKA clothing head over to our website and click on the  GEAR TAB.  And don't forget to check out  North Arm Knives...

On this episode, Kelly packed up the recorder and headed east to hunt turkeys near his hometown with his father-in-law Randy, and his dad Wayne. You'll hear some pre-trip conversations, some sounds from the field, and some post-hunt discussions.  Please consider becoming a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation by clicking  HERE.  To see our complete lineup of SITKA clothing head over to our website...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back listeners as their guests to celebrate 100 episodes with Part II. Listeners had the opportunity to submit questions, comments and hunting stories to the show, so the guys sit down in the studio to share some more of their favourites. We're also very pleased to announce  SITKA Gear  as a new sponsor and also want to thank  The Wild Sheep Foundation  and ...

On this bonus episode, Nolan Osborne from the Journal of Mountain Hunting invited Mike, Kelly and Jesse Bone from Filter Studios to chat  while attending The Wild Sheep Society of B.C. 's  Spence's Bridge Sheep Count.    Please consider becoming a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation by clicking HERE.  To see our complete lineup of SITKA clothing head over to our website and click on the GEAR TAB....

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome listeners as their guests to celebrate 100 episodes. Listeners had the opportunity to submit questions, comments and hunting stories to the show, so the guys sit down in the studio to share some of their favourites. We're also very pleased to announce SITKA Gear as a new sponsor and also want to thank The Wild Sheep Foundation and North Arm Knives for their...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Nolan Osborne while at the Sheep Show earlier this year. Nolan talks about how he got into guiding, his time outdoors and also shares some good sheep hunting tips for their August hunt.  Follow Nolan on Instagram -  @nmo     

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Jeff Lander for his third appearance on the show. Jeff is the man behind Primitive Outfitting which operates out of British Columbia and Alberta.  Jeff is also preparing for a mid-August sheep hunt in B.C. so the guys get deep into their plans and preparations for their hunts. 

We want you to be our guest for Episode 100 and we're going to be giving away a bunch of awesome gear including a Mountain Hauler 6200 from SITKA Gear for your contribution to the show.  Listen to all the details and send an email to info@therookiehunter.com  if you'd like to be a part of this special episode.  Thank you for all your support and for making 100 episodes possible. We couldn't do it...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly sit down with Connor Gabbott from Talus Creative to discuss photography and filmmaking in the field. Capturing a hunt can be a difficult task, but the photos we bring back are often the real trophies of our time spent outdoors and always worth the extra effort. Connor breaks down equipment, techniques and even shares some simple tricks for your iPhone that will help...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Corey Piersol from Sitka Gear to discuss clothing systems. There's a lot of science that goes into each piece of clothing you wear, and Corey breaks down what you might want to consider when investing in clothing for your next big hunt.  The guys use their August sheep hunt as an example and find out what they need for a hunt where weather conditions ar...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly return to the studio to discuss, shooting rhinos with darts, caribou, wolf bounties, equipment, and spraying herbicides on B.C.'s forests.  Don't forget to support our sponsors  The Wild Sheep Foundation  and  North Arm Knives

On this episode, Mike and Kelly welcome back Shane Mahoney for his second appearance on the show. Shane gives an update on the Wild Harvest Initiative, jumps into some conservation topics with the guys, and shares another incredible story.  You can find more information on the Conservations Visions website or from their Facebook page. We'll keep you posted on the Wild Harvest Initiative as more in...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat with Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton in Reno, Nevada to discuss The Sheep Show, and the history of the event. Gray also shares his advice for the guys' August sheep hunt.  Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show,...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly give an update from Reno a few hours after touching down in Nevada, talk about their travels, hint at a few guests and visualize Kelly's journey to success in Friday's backpack race.  Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our...

On this episode, Kelly guides Mike through the steps of ageing sheep as they prepare for their northern B.C. sheep hunt in August. They also chat a bit about southern B.C.'s mountain caribou herds and where things are at with the remaining few.  You can check out the Guide to Understanding Sheep Ageing HERE Last Stand - The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest can be seen HERE   Please support our sponsor...

On this episode, Kelly takes Mike through the process of creating a big game European mount from home.  The video mentioned on this episode can be found HERE Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our  website  and send your questions, comments or show ideas...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat about the holidays, and share their hunting plans for 2019. This season is already shaping up to be a good one!  Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our  website  and send your questions, comments or show ideas to  inf...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly answer a batch of listener submitted questions. Topics include: if you could only hunt one species, anything we would do different in 2018, backcountry access, max shooting distance, and more. 

On this final episode of the year, Mike and Kelly curate their favourite hunting stories from 2018 guests, including a special story saved for last. See you in 2019! Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our  website  and send your questions, comments or sh...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly get together for their final recording session of the year to discuss winter weather, grip & grins, ultramarathons, plus some recent news in the hunting and conservation world. Happy holidays!  Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head o...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly continue their discussion regarding the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, public land, coyotes and leg blasters. Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our  website  and send your questions, comments or show ideas to  info@therooki...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly enjoy a few cold ones in the studio, answer some questions and chat about conservation and land access in British Columbia.  Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly finish up the pig, reflect on the 2018 season, discuss plans for sheep hunting, and answer some Instagram questions. Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  Send your questions, comments and show ideas to  info@therookiehunter.com   If you're interested in butchering a pig, h...

On this episode, Mike and Kelly are joined by Wayne Molnar to discuss the pig harvest.  Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the  Wild Sheep Foundation  and treat yourself to a knife from  North Arm Knives .  Send your questions, comments and show ideas to  info@therookiehunter.com