Rookie Hunter

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 [email protected]

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives!

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 [email protected]

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives!

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 [email protected]

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives!

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 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 FREE six-month Gaia GPS Premium Membership (a $25 value)! To get yours, head over to ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the upcoming hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives! If you'd like to win a blade, send a hunting related story to [email protected]

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 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 FREE six-month Gaia GPS Premium Membership (a $25 value)! To get yours, head over to ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the upcoming hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives!

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 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 FREE six-month Gaia GPS Premium Membership (a $25 value)! To get yours, head over to ZOLEO.com

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

If you'd like to attend the BCWF Whirling Disease Webinar click HERE

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 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

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 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 in the NWT. More details HERE

In the market for a new satellite communicator? Check out ZOLEO and their spring promo that'll save you $70. For a limited time, you can get a ZOLEO device for just $199 plus a Free Gaia GPS Premium Membership for 6 months. And use our promo code ROOKIEHUNTER to save yourself an additional $25 on the activation fee. Head over to www.zoleo.com for all the details.

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 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 a new satellite communicator? Check out ZOLEO and their spring promo that'll save you $70. For a limited time, you can get a ZOLEO device for just $199 plus a Free Gaia GPS Premium Membership for 6 months. And use our promo code ROOKIEHUNTER to save yourself an additional $25 on the activation fee. Head over to www.zoleo.com for all the details.