The Guide Sessions

By Jim Aiken

Sharing the experience from the stories of adventure as told by the outdoor guides who lived them. Connecting and educating others so they can improve their own experiences.... more

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

The Guide Sessions episodes:

November 15, 2022 #20 - Hunting the High Country with Kyle Windquist of AEI Outfitters
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Kyle Windquist @backcountry_kyle with AEI Outfitters. AEI specializes in elk, mule deer, mountain goat, moose hunting and fly fishing in the Taylor Park area of Colorado. Kyle is a passionate elk guide who loves the high country. As with most good guides, Kyle is always learning and adapting to over come any situation. We talk about learning to hunt elk, hunting above tree line, elk calling setups, traction on the mountain, hiking where you hunt and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia
Topics:
Stepping stones to be a guide
Allure to high country hunting
Footwear
Elk calling setup
Importance of Angle Compensation
Calling to Cows
Go hiking
Mountains expose weaknesses
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @backcontry_kyle
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions
Website
www.theguidesessions.com
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1h 1min
October 23, 2022 #19- The Next Cast with Emily Head or Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Emily Head with Slippery Winds Wilderness Lodge @slipperywinds. Emily is a fishing and waterfowl guide north of the border up in Canada. Emily takes pride in doing it Mother Natures’ way. She talks about the importance of instilling confidence, staying calm, fishing for the lake grand slam, staying warm on the ice and much more!
Topics:
Getting over old habits
How temperature dictates techniques
Journalling
Fishing micro spots
Hooking humans
Always be learning
Layering for warmth
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @emmm72 @slipperywinds
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions
Website
www.theguidesessions.com
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1h 14min
October 07, 2022 #18 - The Mountain Drifter Zach Bowman
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Zach Bowman. Zach is a former back country hunting guide turned author who recently publish his first book titled “Mountain Drifter – Hunting Camp Adventures From Wyoming’s Thorofare”. Zach has numerous stories and experiences that we all can learn from. Zach and Jim discuss hunting by horseback, the uniqueness of sheep hunting, bear encounters, staying out of the green timber, finding historic sites, being safe while field dressing, don’t be afraid to keep shooting, dealing with stock and much more!
Topics:
Chasing adventures in the Thorofare
Sheep hunting
Circle of protection
Importance of good glass
Rifle hunting rutting elk
Altitude Sickness
Maturing as a guide
Being watched by bears
Spot and Stalk strategies
Be comfortable in your camo
Benefits of having your own stock
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions, Mountain Drifter Book
Website
www.theguidesessions.com
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1h 27min
September 15, 2022 #17 – Up close and personal with Alaskan Hunting Guide Tony Taranto
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Tony Taranto @guidealaska. Tony specializes in guiding dall sheep and grizzlies in Alaska. We will learn about life in the Alaskan bush, learning curve on sheep, affects guiding has on the body, close encounters with grizzly, surviving rafting incidents, charging bears, how sheep hunting gets in your blood and much more!
Topics:
Establishing crazy courage
Living in the moment
Open mind approach to learning
Fitness
Getting the most out of hunters
Learn from your own mistakes
Grizzly hunting tips
Moose
Dangers of water
Staying calm
Adventures of sheep hunting
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @guidealaska
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions
Website
www.theguidesessions.com
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1h 26min
September 05, 2022 #16 – Owning the Sky with Wade Skeen of Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Wade Skeen of Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters @skeenoutfitters. Skeen Outfitters specializes in waterfowl hunts in Kansas. They also help hunters train their dogs to be champion retrievers. Wade is passionate about his job as a guide, training dogs, and providing a memorable waterfowl hunting experience. We will learn about how to provide an entertaining experience, typical daily habits of ducks, calling ducks, training and hunting with dogs, staying warm and much more!
Topics:
Learning curve of running a business
Importance of growing personal skills
Beginner duck calls
Importance of scouting
Loaf Ponds
When to not hunt the morning
Running multiple dogs
Clothing systems
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @skeenoutfitters
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions
Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters
Website
www.skeenoutfitters.com
www.theguidesessions.com
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1h 25min
August 15, 2022 15 - Setting the Hook with Chase Nash of Nash Outdoor Media
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Chase Nash of Nash Outdoor media @nash.outdoor.media . Chase is a young gun fishing guide in Central New York. He has taken his knowledge of all the Central New York fisheries paired it with his passion to have a great time on the water to start guiding others for trout, salmon and steelhead. We will learn how fish can be caught with spin rods, fly rods, and center pin. We also discuss, tackle setups, stream etiquette, how to not be a bad net man, importance of confidence in your setup, the power of patience and much more!
Topics:
Beads and pipe cleaners
Bobber techniques
Scaring fish with nets
Having plan A, B, C…
Knowing when to change techniques
Tiny stream techniques
Spin vs Fly vs center pin
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @nash.outdoor.media
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions , Nash.Outdoor.Media
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1h 12min
August 01, 2022 14 - The Land of GIANTS with Koby Howell of 5 Star Outfitters
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Koby Howell of 5 Star Outfitters @5_star_outfitters . 5 Star Outfitters specializes in GIANT whitetail deer, turkeys and exotics in Texas. They treat people like family and provide an unforgettable experience for the young through the old. We will learn about what it takes to raise giants, importance of field judging trophy’s, always treat people like family, how the genetic traits of does play in breeding, how patience pays off, and much more!
Topics:
Hunting Giant Whitetails
Clients are real people, not just a number
Fulfilling dreams
Wounded Warriors
No days off
Its ok to not know
Remote control feeders
Traditional vs “Science Projects”
Rattling
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @5_star_outfitters_
Facebook:
The Guide Sessions , 5 Star Outfitters
Website
www.5staroutfitters.com
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50min
July 15, 2022 13 - Getting it Done in Alaska with Justin Dubay of Kokanee Guide Service
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Justin Dubay of Kokanee Guide Service @kokanee_guide_service who has been guiding in Alaska for the last 25 years. Justin focuses on dall sheep and grizzlies. He has built a reputation of the guide who gets the job done by providing his clients a safe and memorable experience. We will learn about how grizzlies enjoy whale carcasses, staying on the mountain overnight, glassing techniques, using patience, dealing with personalities and much more!
Topics:
Staying on the mountain overnight
Grizzlies
Technological advances in gear
Hunters with bad attitudes
Sheep hunting can be difficult
Patience pays off
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @kokanee_guide_service
Website
www.kokaneeguideservice.com
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59min
July 03, 2022 12 - Hunts of a Lifetime with Ray Andreu of R and J Outfitters
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Ray Andreu of R and J Outfitters @randjoutfitters. R and J Outfitters specializes in trophy whitetail deer in Missouri. Ray is passionate about guiding and providing hunts of a lifetime by understanding his clients skills and preferences. We will learn about chasing a dream, benefits of helping strangers, managing deer in accordance with hunters expectations, decoy tactics, maintaining a presence with the deer and much more!
Topics:
Persistence pays off
The power of good deeds
Managing age class
Limiting hunter pressure
Non-hunting pressure
Not giving up on a spot
Listen to your guide
Hunting Scrapes
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @randjoutfitters
Facebook:
R and J Outfitters
Website
www.RandJoutfitters.com
www.mountainarcheryfest.com
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1h 26min
June 15, 2022 11 - Guide like a Mountain Man with Greg ‘Griz’ Turner of Raven’s Throat Outfitters
On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Greg ‘Griz’ Turner of Raven’s Throat Outfitters @ravensthroatoutfitters. Raven’s Throat Outfitters offers remote wilderness hunts for dall sheep, moose, mountain caribou and wolves up in the north west territory in Canada. We will learn about hunting with horses, navigating at night, patience and time management, hunting out of a backpack, the best method to pack out a moose, bear safety and much more!
Topics:
Guide School
Age doesn’t matter when being a guide
Patience in critical moments
Night navigation
Logistics of maintaining a remote camp
Benefits of having a helicopter
Dangers of field dressing moose
Guiding multiple places year round
Hard work pays off
Resources:
Instagram:
@theguidesessions @ravensthroatoutfitters
Facebook:
Raven’s Throat Outfitters
Website
www.ravensthroat.com
www.mountainarcheryfest.com
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1h 5min

FAQs about The Guide Sessions:

How many episodes does The Guide Sessions have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.