Highlander Hunting Podcast

Hunting season is here!  Mike and John sit down with Terry Grant the Original Mantracker to talk all things tracks.  Have you ever looked at a track and wondered... What species? When the animal left the track? What direction did it go?  Is it male or female?

With a lifetime of hunting, ranching, guiding and tracking experience behind him, Terry shares his tips and tricks for the new or seasoned hunter on tracking both man and beast in the backcountry.

Terry also talks about essentials every new and seasoned hunter should have including gear and knowledge.  During his 15 years involved in Foothills Search and Rescue, Terry has seen first hand what can happen when people venture into the woods without these essentials.

It was a real pleasure sitting down with this true Alberta Outdoorsman.

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After a beautiful summer break, we sat down for a conversation with Calgary archer and bowhunter Brian Struthers.  Brian has decades of experience shooting bows, working at a pro shop and setting up new shooters.  We cover all the choices facing a new bowhunter choosing a bow setup.  From rests to cams, brace height and releases, we discuss the merits of each type.  Brian's 20 plus years of experience in competitive archery, with the Alberta Archery Association and with the Alberta Winter Games, make him a true expert on shooting form.  We talk techniques that all bowhunters need to understand to make that critical shot count.  

It was a pleasure chatting with Brian about a subject he's dedicated much of his life to.  We hope you enjoy the conversation too!

As always should you have any questions, comments, suggestions or stories feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Don't waste your time hunting...scouting, timing, and optimizing your time in the field.

Chance favours the prepared mind.  Join John and Mike as they discuss strategies for planning the upcoming hunting season.  Topics include planning around the rut, the merits of patience, and not letting eagerness hamper your effectiveness.

Temper your effectiveness...Mike lays out some dates of successful hunts to outline the importance timing can play, and just because its legal to hunt on a certain date, doesn't mean it makes the most sense.  What to hunt, Where to hunt, and When to hunt make up the framework for this episode. Focused mostly on the Western big three, elk, mule deer and whitetail, they chat about when each of the ruts takes place and how you can capitalize on it.  Black bear hunting is discussed as an option for those eager to get out in the mountains early.

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The big game season is around the corner! In this episode Mike and John provide great advice and info on getting your rifle, your scope, and yourself ready for the season.  Other discussion was about dry-fire practice, rifle care, bi-pod use, accurizing your rifle with ammo selection, rifle safety, and preparing a youth or new hunter for their first season.  Lots of great info packed into a short podcast, so tune in!

For the more advanced listeners, stay tuned to our Facebook page for upcoming reloading videos.

For question, comment, suggestions or stories feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Don't waste your time hunting...scouting, timing, and optimizing your time in the field.

Chance favours the prepared mind.  Join John and Mike as they discuss strategies for planning the upcoming hunting season.  Topics include planning around the rut, the merits of patience, and not letting eagerness hamper your effectiveness.

Temper your effectiveness...Mike lays out some dates of successful hunts to outline the importance timing can play, and just because its legal to hunt on a certain date, doesn't mean it makes the most sense.  What to hunt, Where to hunt, and When to hunt make up the framework for this episode. Focused mostly on the Western big three, elk, mule deer and whitetail, they chat about when each of the ruts takes place and how you can capitalize on it.  Black bear hunting is discussed as an option for those eager to get out in the mountains early.

 Check us out on Instagram and Facebook. Feel free to email us at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to HighlanderHunting Podcast, on this episode John and Mike continue the discussion from episode 4 What's in your daypack? The guys will go over tents, sleeping bags, sleep pads, water filtration, and food.  In addition, Mike and John throw in some other creature comforts that will help make your overnight back country experience a postive one.

We would like to take a moment to thank our listeners, without you guys we would just be annoying our wives and kids with all things hunting!

As always feel free to contact us at [email protected] with question, comments or stories.

Welcome back to HighlanderHunting Podcast, on this episode John and Mike continue the discussion from episode 4 What's in your daypack? The guys will go over tents, sleeping bags, sleep pads, water filtration, and food.  In addition, Mike and John throw in some other creature comforts that will help make your overnight back country experience a postive one.

We would like to take a moment to thank our listeners, without you guys we would just be annoying our wives and kids with all things hunting!

As always feel free to contact us at [email protected] with question, comments or stories.

Mark Stenroos, a software engineer and bow hunter, took his mapping app from idea to iTunes.  His made-in-Alberta solution has spread across Canada and into several American states, providing accurate land designation, regulations and waypoint mapping solutions... all for less than the cost of a 6 pack of beer! 

Mike and John continue with their rants about Garmin and InReach customer service, and Mark shares some stories about deer hunting in Nova Scotia, explaining why the deer out East have such great vision!  He also shares stories about going on a moose hunt in Finland, and the Finnish concept of hunting teams.

**Giveaway**  to celebrate our 10th episode, be sure to listen to the whole episode to get all the details!!

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It's another first here on HighlanderHunting Podcast, our first recorded Skype interview! Dylan Eyers from Eat Wild out of Vancouver, British Columbia joins Mike and John this week to talk about his innovative approach to introducing hunting and all things outdoors to the people of the urban jungle.

Learn more about changing the way you see food visit www.eatwild.ca

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Part 2 of our sit down with Jason from Vortex - the rifle scope edition.

Jason, Mike and John cover the basics of rifle scope construction, materials, and glass used to produce hunting scopes.  They cover magnification and objective lenses, elevation, windage, and parallax adjustment.  Valuable info for the first time scope buyers while at the gun counter, as well as interesting info for seasoned veterans.

Find Jason on instagram - jasons_adventures or email him at [email protected].

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