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| EP 191 –Building a Long-Range Hunting System: Part 1 with Caylen from Modern Day Sniper | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:30:13 | |
After the frustrations I experienced during my recent Mountain Goat hunt, I decided on my way home that I needed to completely overhaul my long-range hunting system. I reached out to Caylen from Modern Day Sniper and we agreed to collaborate together on some content detailing my journey. Here is part 1 with much more on the way
Caylen Wojcik https://www.instagram.com/caylen8541/ https://www.instagram.com/moderndaysniper/ https://www.moderndayrifleman.com/spaces/10747476/content
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 190 - Experience Alberta Mule Deer & BC Black Bear Hunts | Mindful Hunter Outfitting Now Open | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:15:53 | |
Welcome to Mindful Hunter Outfitting, where we bring you the ultimate Canadian hunting experience! Whether you're an aspiring hunter looking to sharpen your skills or a seasoned veteran in search of trophy game, we've got something for you. Our Alberta Archery Mule Deer hunts and BC Spring Bear hunts offer a unique blend of adventure, challenge, and opportunity for growth.
At Mindful Hunter, our mission is to guide you through the wilderness, helping you gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle the toughest hunts. Join us and elevate your hunting experience to new heights!
Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction to Mindful Hunter Outfitting 5:26 – Alberta Archery Mule Deer Hunts 10:14 – BC Spring Bear Hunts (Any Weapon) 14:54 – Why We Do This: The Story Behind MHO
👉 Ready to embark on your next hunting adventure? Contact us today to book your guided hunt! Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 181 - The Best Gaiters I have Ever Worn! | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:33:24 | |
Technically, this is the longest amount of time I have ever spent researching and testing for a review. I got my first pair of Outdoor Research gaiters 23 years ago. Since that time, I have been on the quest to find the perfect pair of gaiters. In this review I compare 4 different options and share why I think I have found my new perfect system.
Lifestyle apparel for the backcountry hunter https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Join Mindful Reviews to support unbiased nonsponsored gear reviews and have a chance to win some kick-ass hunting gear. https://www.mindful-reviews.com/
Ape Equipment https://www.instagram.com/apeequipment/
0:00 – Intro 3:42 – Gaiter Giveaway 4:01 – Price 4:24 – Sitka Rant 7:44 – Weight 8:22 – Materials 18:46 – Sizing 21:05 – Fit 23:06 – Bear Hunt Giveaway 24:56 – Closure & Attachment Systems 29:13 – Origin 29:49 – Final Thoughts and Giveaway Details
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 89 – My 2022 Archery Setup and Q&A | 21 Oct 2022 | 01:05:17 | |
This week I broke down my entire archery setup including bow, arrow build, broadhead, speed, everything. After that, I dove into an archery-focused Q&A.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 88 – My 7-Year Long Quest to Kill a Bull Elk in B.C. | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:54:39 | |
Well my friends I was finally able to break the curse. In this podcast, I go over my history with elk in B.C. and then break down my latest hunt where I was lucky enough to arrow a great bull while hunting solo.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 87 – Gear Dump and Lessons Learned from Family Elk Hunt | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:55:56 | |
I just spent 9 days hunting elk with my old man and brother in northern BC. While we didn’t kill an elk it was our first hunt all together and it was great to spend time together. I thought I’d do a gear breakdown and share some of my takeaways from the hunt. Also, I’m headed back out solo for elk on Sunday and dove into my plan for that as well.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 86 – Cajun Chef and Host of Duck Camp Dinners on MeatEater Jean-Peal Bourgeois | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:15:50 | |
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois is a MeatEater culinary contributor, an expert on all things Cajun, and an all-around badass with an infectious love of cooking, the outdoors, and intense pride in his home state of Louisiana. He just debuted season 2 of his feature cooking and hunting show Duck Camp Dinners last week on the MeatEater YouTube channel. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Jean-Paul and was part history lesson, part cooking lesson, and part waterfowl hunting lesson.
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois https://www.instagram.com/chefjean_paul/ https://chef-jean-paul.myshopify.com/
Duck Camp Dinners
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 85 – Sheep Hunt / Film / Gear Q&A | 02 Sep 2022 | 01:04:31 | |
To wrap up the three-podcast series on my sheep hunt I did a massive Q & A covering the hunt itself, the filming process, and the gear I used. I answered things like the best and worst piece of gear I brought, my e-scouting process, how the new tent held up, and much more.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 84 – Behind the Scenes Look Into my 2022 Solo Sheep Hunt – What the Hell Happened?!? | 26 Aug 2022 | 01:13:05 | |
I felt as though there was some value in digging a little deeper into my decision-making process during this hunt and going over some of my mistakes might be useful to some people. It also gave me a chance to reflect on the journey and see where I could improve next year.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 83 – Complete Gear Breakdown and Review From My Sheep Hunt | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:59:14 | |
Okay, I’m back from my sheep hunt. I didn’t kill a sheep, but I certainly got to put some gear through its paces and learned lots that I’ve got to share. Let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 82 - The Ultimate Ultralight 2 Person 3 Season Tent Review 2022 | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:20:50 | |
Up next in the Mindful Review series is a comparative analysis of 9, 2-person 3-season tents including the Big Agnes Copper Spur, Sea To Summit Telos, Hilleberg Niak, MSR Hubba Hubba, Nemo Dragonfly, Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2P, Kuiu Mountain Star, Hilleberg Helags, and the Slingfin Portal. I looked at 30 different elements including price, build quality, practical space, pole construction, and many more.
I am also raffling off 4 of the tents and if you head to the link below you can buy tickets if they are still available.
Please let me know which category of hunting gear you would like to see reviewed next? Rain Gear? Electronics?
YouTube Version https://youtu.be/lCijxES4wmw
Raffle Tickets https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
0:00 – Intro 0:26 – List of Tents 2:18 – The Raffle 6:36 – Consumer Psychology 8:41 – Personal Opinion 11:15 – 30 categories tested and 20 scored 13:31 – Practical Space 13:52 – In-tent Height and Length Footage 29:33 – 2-pad Test 33:14 – Price 34:42 – Weight & Weight Honesty 37:24 – Tent Pegs 39:32 – Ease of Setup 44:09 – Build Quality 47:58 – Pole Quality 51:23 – Rain Test 58:10 – Practical Vestibule Space 1:00:00 – Breathability vs Warmth and the Effect on Condensation 1:02:18 – Zippers 1:02:37 – Practical Fabric Quality 1:03:24 – Fabric Specs 1:11:11 – Freestanding 1:11:21 – Number of Doors 1:11:38 – Ease of Getting In and Out 1:12:35 – Final Rankings | |||
| EP 81 – Applying the Lessons Learned from My First Bodybuilding Contest to Becoming a More Successful Hunter | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:45:37 | |
Going through the process of prepping for a bodybuilding contest is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I’ve been lucky enough to do some pretty hard things in my life. I learned a lot about who I am and what it takes to be successful. I thought it would be interesting to see how I could apply those lessons to becoming a better hunter. Here’s what I came up with.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 80 - Complete Back Country Sheep Hunt Food Guide 2022 – Wilderness Athlete Giveaway | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:14:58 | |
Okay, folks so I have put together my nutritional plan for my 2022 solo sheep hunt. I have included macros, micros, electrolytes, and all my supplements. In addition to that, I am reposting my Backcountry Meal Planning Guide for free (link below) and have also teamed up with Wilderness Athlete to give away over $200 worth of supplements.
Giveaway Instructions:
https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
https://www.instagram.com/wilderness_athlete/ https://wildernessathlete.com/
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 180 – Guns & Stuff 05: Stock Talk with Jay, Colton and Matt from AG Composite Stocks | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:08:07 | |
We’re back for another episode of Guns & Stuff. This week Colton and I sat down with Matt from AG composite stocks.
AG Composite https://www.agcomposites.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agcomposites/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 79 – The Psychology and Gear of Solo Hunting with Trail Kreitzer | 01 Jul 2022 | 01:29:08 | |
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with someone I have looked up to for a long time. Trail Kreitzer is a legitimate backcountry hunter in the truest sense of the words. Not only is he insanely dedicated he is also extremely analytical about his process and his gear. The pack dump videos he does for GoHunt are some of the finest on YouTube. We talked about all kinds of things from the psychology of mentally breaking in the mountains to a deep dive on all sorts of cool gear topics. This may be my favourite episode I’ve recorded to date.
Trail Kreitzer https://www.instagram.com/trailk11/ https://www.gohunt.com/author/trail-kreitzer
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 78 – Backpacking Camera Gear for Hunting | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:39:07 | |
This week I break down my backpacking camera gear for hunting. I dive into it from both a photography and videography perspective and cover cameras, lenses, power management etc. I also give three different gear lists for three different budgets. Let me know your thoughts.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 77 – Fitness For Hunting In The Backcountry Q&A | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:59:40 | |
Time for another solo Q&A episode. This week I answered questions about how to get fit for hunting in the backcountry. I personally believe this is a lot simpler than most people make it out. I discussed everything from training splits to injury recovery and a whole lot in-between. Let me know your thoughts!
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 76 – Living a Life Doing What You Love with Professional Bodybuilder Big Ron Partlow @rep300 | 10 Jun 2022 | 01:16:44 | |
This week I sat down with my good friend Big Ron Partlow. Ron owns West Coast Iron, the gym I train at, hosts the podcast It’s Just Bodybuilding, is sponsored by the supplement company Mutant, and is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. We had a great conversation and covered things like how Ron started training, bodybuilding in the 90’sand how to build a life doing what you love.
Ron Partlow https://www.instagram.com/rep300/ It’s Just Bodybuilding Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-big-bodybuilding/id1561623662 https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZgpBPeXPcRLmhG5rDr2X?si=61f14b2ba1484697 West Coast Iron https://www.westcoastirononline.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 75 - Final Results of The Most Comprehensive Expedition Hunting Pack Review Ever Done | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:58:41 | |
Here are the final results for the most ambitious review I’ve ever attempted. In addition to multiple smaller elements, I looked at load shelf capability and tested 80lbs and 120lbs loads. The results surprised even me. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback and requests for future comparative reviews you’d like to see. I hope you enjoy it.
I reviewed the
Kifaru Fulcrum with Duplex Lite Frame Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 with X-Curve Frame Mystery Ranch Marshall Exo K3 6400 Kuiu 7800 Pro
0:16 – Introduction 5:46 – Exo YouTube marketing clarification 6:42 – Kifaru shipping weight clarification 9:48 – Phase 2 testing results 10:35 – Load shelves 18:52 – Colour options 20:42 – Accessories/Customizability 24:50 – Training conversion 27:03 – Warranty 30:04 – Durability 33:05 – Water retention 34:31 – IG Feedback 35:30 – Functional volume 37:41 – Hardware 39:40 – 80lbs comfort rating 44:31 – 120lbs comfort rating 48:09 – Final thoughts
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 74 – Solocast Q&A | 27 May 2022 | 00:56:36 | |
This week I sat down and answered questions off IG. I covered things like tips for new bowhunters, my favourite kind of bear hunting, the software I use to edit videos, how I prefer to butcher meat, and a whole lot more.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| The MH Podcast EP 73: Part 1 Of The Most Comprehensive Expedition Hunting Backpack Review Ever Done | 20 May 2022 | 01:06:44 | |
Well, here it is! Part 1 of my attempt at the most comprehensive 10-day + hunting backpack review ever done. In this first part, I do an overview of each bag, test out 40lbs loads and look at 14 different individual characteristics of the bags. In part 2 I will continue to add more elements and run 80lbs and 120lbs tests. The results surprised even me. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback and requests for other elements you’d like to see in part 2. I hope you enjoy it.
I reviewed the
Kifaru Fulcrum with Duplex Lite Frame Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 with X-Curve Frame Mystery Ranch Marshall Exo K3 6400 Kuiu 7800 Pro
0:00 – Intro 1:45 – Tribalism and marketing 5:15 – Different tools for different jobs 8:05 – Methodology and 5 bags we’re testing 11:05 – Overview of the bags 15:05 – Kuiu Pro 7800 24:42 – Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 29:03 – Exo K3 6400 32:15 – Mystery Ranch Marshall 35:36 – Kifaru Fulcrum 38:33 – Price 39:44 – Weight 41:10 – Weight Honesty 45:15 – Volume per pound capacity 46:09 – Shipping Speed 46:55 – Purchase Experience 47:53 – Canadian Bonus 48:47 – Lids 49:58 – Fitting 51:20 – 40lbs Comfort Rating 54:54 – Lateral Stability 56:41 – Vertical Stability 57:40 – Lumbar Pads 1:01:09 – Load Lifter Angle 1:01:38 – The Final Rankings for Part 1
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 72 – Creating Content In The Backcountry with Nick Marchiando | 13 May 2022 | 01:35:49 | |
Nick Marchiando is one of my favourite backcountry filmmakers right now. I wanted to sit down with him and pick his brain and hear his story. Nick has a very unique perspective on production and storytelling and we had a great chat.
Nick Marchiando https://www.instagram.com/nmarchiando/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybcandbeyond/ https://www.nickmarchiando.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 71 – How to Best Prepare Your Trophies for the Taxidermist with Ray Wiens | 06 May 2022 | 00:49:02 | |
Ray is one of the best Taxidermists I know. I have been taking him my bears for the last 5 years. After getting a ton of questions on how to properly prepare trophies in the field for taxidermy I thought I should just have him on so he could share some of his knowledge and wisdom. I hope we all get a chance this season to utilize some of the techniques Ray shared in this episode. If you like looking at beautiful mounts, I highly recommend following Ray on IG.
Ray Wiens Taxidermy https://www.instagram.com/ray_wiens/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 70 – Back to My Roots: 2022 Solo Sheep Hunt Gear List | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:53:56 | |
I’ve recently re-prioritized what I want to do with the podcast and what type of content I want to create. One of the things that I have always loved and drove the creation of the podcast in the first place was nerding out on gear. With that in mind here’s my gear list for my 2022 solo Stone’s Sheep hunt. You can download it at the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/elijr79tko7krcx/2022%20Sheep%20Hunt_Upload.xlsx?dl=0
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 179 – Custom vs. Corrective with Canadian Board Certified Pedorthist Adam Janke | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:47:16 | |
Get 15% off with code fathersday2024 at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ until June 16th. You can also enter for your chance to win a prize pack valued at over $1000 by visiting this Instagram post. https://bit.ly/3VjR7Ty
If you’re looking to go deep on orthotics, inserts and assistive devices to improve foot function than this is the podcast for you. Adam Janke is a Canadian board certified Pedorthist and ran a successful business for many years helping people improve the functionality of their feet through creating assistive devices such as orthotics.
Adam Janke https://journalofmountainhunting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_kill
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 69 – Documentary Filmmakers Jesse Bone and Tash Baycroft Discuss New Film; Transmission | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:47:37 | |
I had the boys behind Filter Studios over to discuss the release of a very important documentary titled Transmission. There is a pandemic happening amongst wild sheep. The infectious bacteria known as mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (movi) is a deadly bacteria that is passed from domestic sheep to wild sheep. Enter Dr. Helen Schwantje, the lead wildlife veterinarian for the Government of BC and a sheep farmer. Helen is at the forefront of the battle against Movi. Working with a handful of other passionate scientists and volunteers they’re doing what they can to try and stop the spread of this killer. There is no shortage of struggles though… a lack of resources, a lack of public awareness, a lack of proven science, and the biggest foe of all… a lack of time.
https://www.instagram.com/movifree/
Main Funding Provided by Wild Sheep Society of BC Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Additional Funding Provided by Wild Sheep Foundation Wild Sheep Foundation - Midwest Wild Sheep Foundation - Alberta Wild Sheep Foundation - Yukon Jurassic Classic / Abbotsford Fish and Game Club Cabelas’ Canada Outdoor Fund Grant
Filter Studios https://www.instagram.com/filterstudios/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 10 with Simon Friesen @backcountrybloodline | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:26:05 | |
Simon and I shoot the shit and answer some questions on this week’s live stream.
Simon Friesen https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybloodline/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 68 – Podcast from The Bow Rack with Kellen from @inside_out_precision | 08 Apr 2022 | 01:41:15 | |
I was lucky enough to drive down to The Bow Rack this week to buy myself a new bow and before I headed down, I hit up Kellen from @inside_out_precision to see if he’d be down for a podcast. We talked about his background in hunting, his history in competitive and scholastic archery and then we nerded out on archery in general. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to dive a little deeper into this sport we love.
Kellen https://www.instagram.com/inside_out_precision/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideOutPrecision https://insideoutprecision.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 09 with Greg Johnston @johnston_outdoors | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:25:31 | |
Greg and I shoot the shit and answer some questions on this week’s live stream.
Greg Johnston https://www.instagram.com/johnston_outdoors/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 67 – Hunting and Entrepreneurship with Cody Rich @therichoutdoors | 01 Apr 2022 | 01:39:20 | |
Cody Rich started one of the original hunting podcasts @therichoutdoors 7 years ago. Since then, the podcast has grown and evolved, and he also started up a second outdoors-based business – @backcountryfuelbox I wanted to talk with Cody to see what his original motivations were with entrepreneurship and how he was able to craft a lifestyle that let him hunt as much as possible. The conversation did not disappoint. Cody has now started a new project – The Rich Ideas Lab, to help other outdoors enthusiasts start their own entrepreneurial journeys and you can find out more at the links below.
Cody Rich https://www.instagram.com/therichoutdoors/ https://backcountryfuelbox.com/ https://community.richideaslab.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Virtual Route Planning Webinar - Google Earth, Fat Maps, ONX etc. The MH Podcast MNL Ep 08 | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:16:11 | |
I spend some time sharing how I use various applications to plan backcountry routes when there are no trails available. This episode is best viewed on YouTube https://youtu.be/sxmKrW5LGW0
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 66 – Family First with Greg Rensmaag @grensmaag | 25 Mar 2022 | 01:20:45 | |
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Rensmaag. Greg is a true BC hunter in the best way possible. He grew up hunting with his dad and now spends most of his time in the outdoors raising his kids the same way. In the age of social media and technology, it was refreshing to talk with a man whose primary motivations when hunting are stronger connections with his family.
Greg Rensmaag https://www.instagram.com/grensmaag/?hl=en
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 07 | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:10:16 | |
I’m solo for this week’s live stream so I hit up a bunch of Q&A.
Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/
Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace
BC Gov’t Site
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 65 – The SuperCast: BC podcasters against proposed Region 7B changes, Beyond the Kill, Come Out Heavy, Silvercore, Talk is Sheep, Eat Wild, Focus Hunting, Wilderness Locals, Hunt Hard Talk Free | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:18:05 | |
Due to our opposition of the proposed changes to regulations in region 7B we all decided to get together and do one massive podcast. It was my first time meeting some of these guys. It was great to get together with like-minded individuals and discuss things that matter to us all. See the links below to take action!
Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/
Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace
BC Gov’t Site
Google the podcast names below for further info about each of them.
Beyond The Kill
Come Out Heavy
Silvercore
Talk is Sheep
Eat Wild
Focus Hunting
Wilderness Locals
Hunt Hard Talk Free
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 06 with Dylan Drego @dylan.drego | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:16:39 | |
On this week’s live podcast, I sat down with my buddy Dylan and we had a great chat. Got a little philosophical on this one.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 178 – Staying Present in The Experience with Mark Huelsing of Exo Mtn Gear | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:50:16 | |
Well, it was time to interview the host. I’ve known Mark Huelsing, the number 2 at Exo and host of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, for a few years now and we text quite regularly, but I wanted to get him on the podcast to pick his brain about his history and the role hunting plays in his life. They also have a super cool project coming up at Exo this year that we dove into.
Mark Huelsing https://www.instagram.com/markthefark/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 64 – Alaskan Moose, Axis Bucks and Aoudad with Sean Curran @missions_hawaii | 11 Mar 2022 | 01:16:02 | |
Sean lives on Maui but makes travelling on adventure hunts a priority. I’ve been wanting to have this conversation for a while. I love following along on Sean’s IG stories when he goes on hunts. We had a great chat where we covered some technical archery info and Sean told a couple badass hunting stories as well.
Sean Curran https://www.instagram.com/missions_hawaii/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 05 | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:06:45 | |
Monday Night Live Q&A EP 05
On this week’s live podcast, I discussed a warranty issue I’m going through with Zeiss, my thoughts on the latest goat hunting film from Kifaru, an update detailing progress towards my bodybuilding show, quilts vs. sleeping bags, and a whole lot more! Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 63 – Black Bear Masterclass with Jeff Lander @primitive | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:21:24 | |
Jeff is one of my best friends and likely the most impactful mentor I have had during my hunting journey. It all started with my first archery hunt for black bear up at his camp. So, I could not think of a better topic to invite Jeff on to talk about than how to kill big, mature boars. He certainly did not disappoint.
Jeff Lander http://www.primitive-outfitting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primitve/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 04 | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:22:05 | |
A weekly hunting-focused live stream where I answer listener questions. This week we're joined by Greg Johnston @johnston_outdoors | |||
| EP 62 Achieving Your Potential with Dan Staton @elkshape | 25 Feb 2022 | 01:19:04 | |
This week Dan Staton aka @elkshape joins us on the podcast. Dan is someone I have followed for a long time and one of the things that I respect about him is the consistency of his message. He has been saying the same things for years and with good reason. They’re true. I also admire that Dan doesn’t offer to sell a quick fix. In his own words – Dan sells hard work. We had a great chat covering things like exercise physiology, the mental challenges of solo hunting, and how to have a long career in the mountains.
Dan Staton https://www.instagram.com/elkshape/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 03 | 22 Feb 2022 | 01:03:44 | |
On this week’s live podcast, I give some updates about changes in my diet and the results you can get when you’re extremely disciplined. After that, I dove straight into the Q&A addressing the following questions. Why did I enter a bodybuilding show? What to do when you’re hunting in Grizzly bear country? Do I use zip-off base layers? How should I stalk Black Bears? Do I wear ear pro when hunting with my rifle? What battery packs am I going to use on my sheep hunt? Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 61 – Simon’s First Archery Buck @backcountrybloodline | 18 Feb 2022 | 01:08:04 | |
Simon joins us for his second appearance on the podcast. We get into the story of how Simon shot his first archery buck this fall. In addition to that, we cover a variety of topics including why we love the backcountry, is a nose button worth it and what Simon’s archery practice regime is.
Simon https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybloodline/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 02 | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:58:05 | |
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 https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 60 – A Life of Adventure with Greg McHale @gregmchaleswildyukon | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:27:47 | |
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 https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| Monday Night Live Q&A EP 01 | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:53:05 | |
Weekly Q&A focused on hunting, fitness, videography, cooking, and a variety of other topics. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast | |||
| EP 177 – Mindset Of a Killer with Jake Downs | 31 May 2024 | 01:30:26 | |
Jake puts more animals on the ground with a stickbow every year than most guys can with a compound or rifle. On top of that, he runs his own electrical contracting business and has a young family to take care of. Jake and I spent most of our time discussing mindset, discipline and why it’s important to do hard shit every day.
Jake Downs https://www.instagram.com/jake_d_downs/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| EP 59 – Deep Timber Mule Deer with Jordan from @bcbackcountry | 04 Feb 2022 | 01:53:24 | |
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 https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 58 – Deep Dive on Sharpening with Hap from @nanohone | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:58:06 | |
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/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| EP 57 – Bladesmith And Entrepreneur Tanner Dannish @frontiersmangear | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:19:49 | |
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/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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