On this week’s live podcast, I cover the potentially controversial changes to the moose and caribou regulations in the northeast. I also answer some listener questions including, best beginner bow, tips on archery practice, which scope I’m putting on my 300 PRC, and some bino and shelter recommendations. Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show.

Jay Nichol

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Greg is well known for both his illustrious career in adventure racing and his popular hunting show Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Greg has a wealth of experience in the backcountry and has really dedicated himself to achieving excellence for not only himself but for everyone around him. I really enjoyed this conversation and found Greg to be a smart, self-aware, and humble guy.

Greg McHale

https://www.instagram.com/gregmchaleswildyukon/

https://www.gregmchaleswildyukon.com/

Greg’s DIY Sncaks

https://www.kuiu.com/blogs/hunting-tips/nutrition-for-mountain-hunting-eating-on-the-go

Jay Nichol

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Weekly Q&A focused on hunting, fitness, videography, cooking, and a variety of other topics.

Jay Nichol

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The last time Jordan was on we focused the discussion solely on elk. This time we flipped the focus to mule deer. Jordan has taken some very impressive bucks out of some very challenging country, and he shared a wealth of his experience and favourite tactics. If you are even remotely interested in hunting mule deer then I highly recommend you give this episode a listen.

Jordan

https://www.instagram.com/bcbackcountry

Jay Nichol

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This week I sat down with Hap from Nano Hone to really nerd out on sharpening and the science of abrasive surfaces. Hap is deeply passionate about his work and has built a business specializing in innovative abrasive surfaces used to sharpen various types of steel. Not only was Hap full of knowledge but he was able to communicate it in a very digestible way. I highly recommend taking a look at some of his products the next time you’re in need of some sharpening tools.

Hap Stanley

https://www.instagram.com/nanohone/

https://nanohone.com/

Jay Nichol

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This week I sat down with Tanner Dannish, the founder of Frontiersman gear which is a local BC custom knife and leather goods shop. Tanner is not only a skilled craftsman but an accomplished hunter as well. His unique take on custom knives was quite refreshing to hear in an era when we are surrounded by disposable products. We covered a variety of topics including blade selection, aspects of different metals, sharpening techniques, and much more.

Tanner Dannish

https://www.instagram.com/frontiersmengear/

https://frontiersmengear.ca/

Jay Nichol

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Rachel Ahtila this week. Rachel has been guiding mountain hunting for over 10 years and has a wealth of experience across all areas of hunting. She has recently taken joint management of a fantastic bear area in Saskatchewan and was down in Reno when we spoke to help support conservation efforts and set up a booth for Bear Pro Safaris. It was a pleasure to talk with Rachel, I highly recommend giving her a follow if you don’t already and if a giant Saskatchewan bear is on your hit list shoot her a message.

Rachel Ahtila

https://www.instagram.com/rachelahtila/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67yOXGIYLLK2xtUvohSA6A

Bear Pro Safaris

https://www.instagram.com/bearprosafaris/

Jay Nichol

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Well, it’s that time of year again to layout the calendar and start booking some time off work. In this podcast, I go over my hunt plans for 2022 and get into why I decided to cancel my goat hunt for this winter.

Jay Nichol

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I’ve been wanting to have Nolan on the podcast for a while and the conversation we had didn’t disappoint. Nolan was the first guy I called when I first started planning my winter goat hunt and considering we had never met he was extremely generous with his time and experience. Nolan is also the co-host of the Beyond The Kill podcast and is a sound voice for hunters across BC. I’m grateful for the insights he shared on this episode and I think there is something in here for everyone.

Nolan Osborne

https://www.instagram.com/nmo/

Journal of Mountain Hunting & Beyond The Kill Podcast

https://journalofmountainhunting.com/category/podcast/

Jay Nichol

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I’m down in Mexico with the family on vacation so I snuck away for an hour and recorded a solocast breaking down my recent whitetail hunt. I go over the gear I used, the lessons I learned, and the outcome of the hunt. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season.

Jay Nichol

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