Highlander Hunting Podcast

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The Highlander Hunting Crew

Join us for our latest episode where Mike and John interview one of our listeners Jordan Pack.

Just a few short years ago, Jordan and his wife Alaina, didn't hunt, and neither owned a firearm.

With glasses full of peaty single malt, we chatted with Jordan as he recounted his first mountain mule deer buck.  We really enjoyed hanging out and listening, and we hope you do too.

It's been a great season so far! Send us your success or even just some great stories, we love to see how everyone spends their hunting season even if you don't fill your tag  😉

Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to this week's episode with John and Mike.  Here are some of the topics covered, overcoming the bear meat taboo, rifle elk hunting, 212 primitive weapon elk tags, the finer points of reloading and using the Saterly test to optimize rifle harmonics. Hunting with youth and how not to wreck them.

Make sure to listen to the end to hear what the guys have coming up on their calendars.

Thank you for your continued support, we love to hear everyone's success stories from the newly opened season, good luck and shoot straight!

The boys are back! Lots of preparation for the 2019 season. Mike and John sit down to chat about a recent archery elk hunt, breaking down the land, opportunities, tactics, stories and of course gear! 

The guys have hosted some seminars at Cabela's as of late and are planning another appearance coming soon this October.  Stay tuned for the date in our upcoming podcast.

Thank you to all of our listeners, we appreciate the support and enjoy recording helpful information for the new and even seasoned hunters!

We love to hear from you, please feel free to email us episode ideas, stories, and feedback at [email protected]. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Things have been busy this summer, but Mike and John found some time to sit down to record a mini-sode about their upcoming scouting seminars at Cabela's Calgary.  Mike and John's scouting seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 20 from 6-8 pm.  In this seminar we will discuss why you should scout, many tools at your disposal, and some tips and tricks the boys have learned over the years. 

John will also be doing a solo presentation for brand new hunters on Saturday, August 17 at 1 pm at Cabela's Calgary.

Hope to see you there!

Join Mike and John for a detailed recap of the first annual Highland Challege.  The guys discuss the group, the ground and the gear! Keep listening to hear what each of the participants high's and low's of the trip were and what they would like for next year.

We would like to thank Cabela's and iHunter for the sponsorship and swag generously dontated to the Highland Challenge.  

Want to help us out? Rate, review, subscribe on iTunes or whichever platform you use for your favorite podcasts!  We also love emails with questions, suggestions and stories, John and Mike can be reached at [email protected]. 

Recorded earlier in May, this episode features Mike and John bs'ing in the basement.  We chat about new gear and some of our upcoming adventures.

For this episode we chat with Cody Gross.  Cody is a guy who grew up playing alot of hockey.  This made some of the other hunting seasons out of reach, but in May he had some free time.  He's an experienced black bear hunter from Manitoba and he explains some of the details on exactly how they hunt them in that part of the country.  The practice of baiting black bears is a method that is often misunderstood and sometimes judged harshly. 

Have a listen and make your own determination.

Thanks for all the fan support we appreciate every comment, email and like! Feel free to contact us with your own pictures, stories or questions.

John and Mike

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the president of the Great Divide Trail Association and talked about the mechanics of ultralight backpacking.  Dave Hockey has several years experience on some of the most popular through hike routes in North America, including the trail he currently heads up, the GDT.

We also talked about the Great Divide Trail and the sometimes complicated process that's involved when building a 1,100 km continuous trail that crosses through several land use areas in Alberta and British Columbia. From public land, provincial parks, and National Parks, GDT passes through them all to make a continuous route that is increasingly used by international visitors and locals.  Dave explains how truly wild the country is and encourages our listeners to get out and explore it!

Hoping you enjoy this informative episode.

For our 50th episode, we answer listener questions.  Things like being territorial with your hunting spots, effective use of spotting scopes, the political scene here in Alberta and how it affects hunters.

We read some emails from listeners, one of tragedy and one of success.  Mike and John talk about what they have learned and what they enjoyed most about podcasting to hunters.  They do a whole bunch of shout outs to everyone who has helped out and been a guest.  

John cautions Highland Challengers - don't underestimate the effort.  Put the work in.