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Rookie Hunter

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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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54:40

99: Guiding and Sheep Hunting with Nolan Osborne

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2019/03/26

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

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98: Bear to Sheep with Jeff Lander

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2019/03/19

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.

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A Quick Update on Episode 100

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2019/03/15

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 without you guys. Cheers! Mike & Kelly

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97: Capturing the Hunt with Connor Gabbott

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2019/03/12

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 you bring home better images. He also leaves the guys with some excellent advice for their August sheep

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96: Clothing Systems with Sitka Gear's Corey Piersol

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2019/03/05

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 are extremely unpredictable. They also get into backpacks and finish things off with a good ole hunting

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46:13

95: Rhino Darts

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2019/02/26

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

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94: Shane Mahoney

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2019/02/19

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 information becomes available and share their new website when it goes live. Support our sponsors The

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93: Gray Thornton & The Sheep Show

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2019/02/15

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, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com

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92: Sheep Show

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2019/02/08

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 website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com

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37:15

91: Ageing Sheep

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2019/02/01

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 sponsors. Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives.

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90: DIY European Mount

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2019/01/23

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 to info@therookiehunter.com

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89: The Year of the Sheep

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2019/01/14

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 info@therookiehunter.com

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88: Good Question!

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2019/01/08

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.

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87: 2018 Hunting Stories

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2018/12/26

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 show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com

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86: The 2018 Hunting Season is Officially Behind Us

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2018/12/21

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 over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com

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85: Who Owns Those Fish?

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2018/12/14

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@therookiehunter.com

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84: A Few Steps in the Right Direction

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2018/12/09

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 info@therookiehunter.com

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83: Hunting Season Comes to a Close

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2018/12/04

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, here is the video Mike used to guide him through the process:youtube

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82: Knowing Where Your Food Comes From

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2018/11/23

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

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81: West Coast Blacktail Hunt

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2018/11/16

On this episode, Mike and Kelly are in the studio to answer a few listener questions, talk about Kelly's LEH doe tag and Mike's trip to the west coast over the weekend to film and hunt black-tailed deer. 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

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