The Guide Sessions

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

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@theguidesessions @backcontry_kyle

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www.theguidesessions.com

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

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@theguidesessions @emmm72 @slipperywinds

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The Guide Sessions

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www.theguidesessions.com

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

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Instagram:

@theguidesessions

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The Guide Sessions, Mountain Drifter Book

Website

www.theguidesessions.com

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

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@theguidesessions @guidealaska

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The Guide Sessions

Website

www.theguidesessions.com

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

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@theguidesessions @skeenoutfitters

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Skeen Gundogs and Outfitters

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www.skeenoutfitters.com

www.theguidesessions.com

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

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@theguidesessions @nash.outdoor.media

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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

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@theguidesessions @5_star_outfitters_

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The Guide Sessions , 5 Star Outfitters

Website

www.5staroutfitters.com

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

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

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@theguidesessions @randjoutfitters

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R and J Outfitters

Website

www.RandJoutfitters.com

www.mountainarcheryfest.com

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

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Instagram:

@theguidesessions @ravensthroatoutfitters

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Raven’s Throat Outfitters

Website

www.ravensthroat.com

www.mountainarcheryfest.com