The Mindful Hunter Podcast

EP 06 – Gear breakdown: Solo backcountry goat hunt February 2021

In this episode, Jay gives a complete breakdown of all the gear he is taking with him on his late-season solo backcountry goat hunt in February 2021.

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0:00 – Intro

2:34 – Training mindset

8:12 – Diet over the holidays

9:53 – The Tim Tam (percussive massagers)

11:34 – Solo hunting mindset

20:48 – Gear list start

23:27 – Kifaru fulcrum with tactical frame

27:19 – Sleep system

36:14 – Clothing worn

42:00 – Clothing packed

46:05 – Snowshoes

47:00 – Crampons

47:50 – Booties

49:12 – Optics

52:56 – Weapon

56:00 – Camera gear

57:56 – Misc gear

61:01 – Cook kit

64:00 – Food

70:47 – Q&A

EP 05 – A deep dive into optics: Swarovski, Zeiss, Outdoorsmans

In this episode, Jay explores the complicated topic of optics.  After giving a breakdown of what he has owned, sold, and continues to use. Jay then provides several recommendations for a variety of budgets.

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0:00 – Intro

3:17 – High volume for legs

9:06 – Why I need a coach

14:01 – MSR Reactor

18:41 – Optics

22:41 – What I have owned, sold, and still use

24:13 – Alaska Guide Creations bino harness

26:03 – Cost vs. Quality

27:54 – Edge to edge clarity

31:57 – Chromatic aberration

33:51 – Light transmission

36:50 – Tripods

38:11 - Outdoorsmans system

43:15 – Different recommendations for different budgets

55:24 – 42mm vs. 50mm objective

57:21 - Cost vs. Quality

58:09 – Do you need a spotting scope

59:18 – 65mm vs. 85mm spotting scope

59:47 – Rifle scope questions

62:03 – Key features to look for when buying optics

63:36 – Budget-friendly spotting scope

EP 04 – How to build points and hunt in the US for Canadians: Part 2

In this episode, Jay completes a multi-part series diving into the complexities of building points for big game hunting in the western United States.

Topics covered in this episode include the individual differences between the states as well as comprehensive overall application strategies.

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0:00 – Intro

1:30 – Why I no longer publish on the Beyond The Kill Podcast stream

5:49 – Spartan precision javelin pro hunt bipod

10:50 – The myth of the perfect piece of gear

12:26 – Buy super high quality gear

13:16 – How to build points and hung in the US for Canadians: part 2

16:00 – Premium units vs. shit units

18:12 – Wyoming

36:16 – Montana

44:45 – Utah

50:03 – Arizona

57:46 – Nevada

62:27 – Honourable mentions: Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Hawaii and New Mexico

67:03 – Overall application strategies

EP03 – How to build points and hunt in the US for Canadians: Part 1

In this episode, Jay begins a multi-part series diving into the complexities of building points for big game hunting in the western United States.

Topics covered in this episode include how to get your gun over the border, the differences between how each state handles bonus points, and an overall approach to developing a successful application strategy.

Next week, Jay will do a detailed breakdown state by state and species by species, highlighting recommended opportunities and application strategies that have been successful for him in the past.

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0:00 – Intro

2:30 – What to do when you bump a buck

4:44 – Bear hunting story

13:25 – Training around injuries

16:45 – Why bodybuilders eat the same foods every day

18:48 – Outdoor research crocodile gaiters

20:50 – How small is too small?

23:05 – What does trophy hunting mean to you?

26:08 – How to build points and hunt in the US for Canadians

28:02 – My experience hunting in the US

30:09 – The states where I build points

32:14 – Definition of a non-resident

33:42 – How to get your rifle into the states ATF 6NIA

39:26 – How to get your meat home

40:12 – Important info about skulls and antlers

42:09 – What about your bow?

42:20 – Why I fly after I cross the border

43:31 – gohunt and onx

45:40 – State details and overall plan

57:51 – Tag management consultants

In this episode, Jay does a deep dive into the training principles of progressive overload and time under tension and how these principles can be applied to make you a more effective hunter.

This week we feature a new section called the Gear Shootout Series.  This series will pit two pieces of similar gear head to head in an in-depth field-tested review.  Up first we compare the First Lite Obsidian pants against Sitka’s Apex pants.

Closing out, Jay gets into his hunt plans for 2021 and shares some tips on how you can get away for more hunts and spend more time in the outdoors pursuing your passion.

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