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Rookie Hunter

Eighty Five Audio

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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All Episodes

29:53

175: Field Guide - Your First Backcountry Backpacking...

Rookie Hunter ·

2025/05/09

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 trail, necessary gear, and what to expect during the trip. He also emphasizes the importance of preparation, both physically and mentally, and offers practical tips to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience in the wilderness. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno

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42:23

174: Field Guide - Game Processing

Rookie Hunter ·

2025/05/07

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 what to expect when you bring home your first big game animal. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org Are you in the market for a new

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46:23

173: Gear Regrets

Rookie Hunter ·

2025/04/24

In this episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of gear regret—those impulse buys and overpriced items that didn’t live up to the hype. They share lessons learned, highlight common gear failures, and stress the importance of research and reliable advice. From optics to camping essentials, it’s all about finding the gear that works without breaking the bank. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno

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01:10:24

172: Sheep Fever Podcast - Spotlight on Wild Sheep in...

Rookie Hunter ·

2025/02/19

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 their Spotlight on BC, Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Scott Ellis, CEO of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC, and Sheep Fever host and Wild Sheep Foundation CEO Gray Thornton discuss the status of wild sheep and wildlife in the province. They also examine the state of wildlife conservation and management in light of recent political

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51:45

171: Chasing Whitetail

Rookie Hunter ·

2025/02/07

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 North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew

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01:01:25

170: Happy Holidays

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/12/24

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 hunting stories from 2018. Featuring Mark Hall, Mike Hawkridge, Gray Thornton, Ben O’Brien, Jeff Lander, Aron Snyder, and Shane Mahoney We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to

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01:15:45

169: Pork Roll and Failed Attempts at Fishing with...

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/12/04

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 of the food they consumed on the East Coast and their failed attempts to catch striped bass along the Jersey shore. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild

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01:01:41

168: Backpacks and Black Bears

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/11/14

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 winner of our listener submitted hunting stories series, brought to you by North Arm Knives. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title

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38:44

167: A Scouting Trip Becomes a Successful Solo Elk Hunt

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/10/18

In this episode, Garrett shares the story about his scouting trip that turned into a successful solo elk hunt. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your

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45:11

166: Misfire

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/10/09

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 few more of your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno

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21:19

165: Tales From The Backcountry

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/09/20

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 best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at info@therookiehunter.com We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over

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30:54

164: The Wait Is Over

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/09/14

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 unexpected outcome to a last minute scouting trip. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org ZOLEO has joined the Rookie Hunter crew and

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57:20

163: Dusty Portz - Hunting For The First Time at 40

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/09/01

In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with longtime friend, Dusty Portz. Dusty shares his reasons for leaving a vegetarian diet and pursuing hunting for the first time at 40 years old. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org ZOLEO has joined the Rookie Hunter crew and from now until

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54:16

162: Over The Hills And Far Away

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett are finally back together to nail down some plans for the fall hunting 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 ZOLEO has joined the Rookie Hunter crew and from now until September 13th, you can save $70 on a new ZOLEO satellite communicator. Register your device before September 27th and you'll also receive a

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23:32

161:The Wait Between Seasons

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/07/20

In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC. 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 If you'd like to attend the BCWF Whirling Disease Webinar click HERE

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41:15

160: Down To The Wire

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/06/28

On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting. 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 Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE

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01:10:58

159: The Range, Bears and Beavers

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/05/31

Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers. 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 Interested in the Women Hunt Program? Apply now! The application deadline is May 31st. Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt

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38:32

158: Backcountry Bear Hunt

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/05/17

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. 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 Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE In the market for

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46:00

157: First Time Backpacker

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/05/05

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 media. 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 Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE

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01:13:01

156: Bear Hunt Recap

Rookie Hunter ·

2024/04/26

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 Not a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation? Here’s a great opportunity to become one and get your name in the hat for a caribou hunt in the NWT. More details HERE Secure your hotel for Sheep Show® 2025

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