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Rookie Hunter episodes

October 20, 2021 138: Chasing Moose with Family and Friends
On this episode, Mike returns to the show to interview Kelly and Garrett before they take off on their 2021 moose hunt. You'll also get to hear about a new four-legged addition to the team.

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1 hr 18 min
September 10, 2021 137: Peter Gutsche
On this episode, Kelly and Garrett are joined by friend and Director at the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Peter Gutsche. Peter describes the Bluetongue virus event currently impacting wild sheep in the Gilpin Grasslands (Southern BC), the importance of conservation and participation, and hunting plans for 2021.

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48 min
July 01, 2021 136: Bear and LEH
On this episode, Kelly and Garrett catch up and discuss the spring bear hunt, horse training, Traegers, the LEH Limited Entry draw and a shift in their fall plans.

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44 min
April 04, 2021 135: Spring Has Arrived
On this episode, Kelly and Garrett discuss the opening of spring bear and turkey, rifles in general, calibers and gear.

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46 min
March 18, 2021 134: Catching up with Mike
On this episode, Kelly and Garrett touch base with Mike. They discuss spring plans, dogs, conservation and hunting in BC, and some ideas for the future.

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1 hr 18 min
February 23, 2021 133: Jesse Zeman
On this episode, Kelly and Garrett are joined by Jesse Zeman, Director Fish and Wildlife Restoration at BC Wildlife Federation, to discuss anti-hunting pressure in relation to black bear and large carnivores. The crew also catch up on the Southern Interior Mule Deer Project, and Jesse and Garrett talk horse programs.

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1 hr 5 min
February 11, 2021 132: Horse Tales & Sheep Projects with Chris Barker
On this episode Kelly and Garrett are joined by Chris Barker, Project Chair at the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Chris has served on the board of the Wild Sheep Foundation and has been involved the WSSBC for over 20 years in various roles including President, Treasurer, and Director. Given his dedication to conservation, Chris talks about finally having some time in 2020 to hunt, Garrett seizes the opportunity to chat about horses and gear, and Chris provides an update regarding WSSBC projects across the province.

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1 hr 42 min
January 27, 2021 131: "The Dog Is A Gentleman..."
On this episode Kelly and Garrett discuss Oscar, dogs, motion sickness, Garrett's quest for wild cats, horses and horse care, iPhone apps for hunting, and a recap of WSF Sheep Week 2020.

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47 min
January 13, 2021 130: Best Foot Forward
On this episode Kelly and Garrett touchbase for the first time in 2021: Garrett and the dogs continue their winter pursuit of cats, cat hunting and social media, shed antlers vs heads, and a thorough discussion about hunting boots and boot selection.

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1 hr
December 25, 2020 129: Season's Greetings
On this episode Garrett provides an update on the horses, Kelly and Garrett answer listener questions, talk wall tents and end the year with a Rookie Hunter tradition: a story from our friend in conservation Mr. Shane Mahoney. Happy Holidays and wishing you the best in 2021!

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1 hr 4 min