Rookie Hunter – Details, episodes & analysis

In this Field Guide episode, Mike dives deep into backcountry shelters, from budget-friendly starter tents to high-end options like Hilleberg and wall tents. He breaks down the pros and cons of different designs, materials, and season ratings, plus shares tips on tent care, maintenance, and how to make your gear last. Whether you're gearing up for your first hunt or planning a northern expedition, this episode will help you find the right shelter for any adventure.

We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the 2024 spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives

Wind, rain, and doubt fade into one of the most rewarding hunts we've had in years and a reminder of why we keep going back.

We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the 2024 spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives

In this Field Guide episode, Mike breaks down the essential items you should pack in your safety kit—whether you're heading out for a day hunt or spending multiple days in the backcountry.

We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to wildsheepfoundation.org

Are you in the market for a new satellite communicator? We've been using ZOLEO since the start of the 2024 spring season, and its passed the test and earned our official stamp of approval. Safety is import, and so is a reliable device! Get yours at ZOLEO.com

Need a blade for the hunting season, or a new chef's knife for your kitchen? Check out our friends at North Arm Knives!

On this episode, Mike and Kelly give an update from Reno a few hours after touching down in Nevada, talk about their travels, hint at a few guests and visualize Kelly's journey to success in Friday's backpack race. 

Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com 

On this episode, Kelly guides Mike through the steps of ageing sheep as they prepare for their northern B.C. sheep hunt in August. They also chat a bit about southern B.C.'s mountain caribou herds and where things are at with the remaining few. 

You can check out the Guide to Understanding Sheep Ageing HERE

Last Stand - The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest can be seen HERE 

Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com 

On this episode, Kelly takes Mike through the process of creating a big game European mount from home. 

The video mentioned on this episode can be found HERE

Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com 

On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat about the holidays, and share their hunting plans for 2019. This season is already shaping up to be a good one! 

Please support our sponsors. Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com 

On this episode, Mike and Kelly answer a batch of listener submitted questions. Topics include: if you could only hunt one species, anything we would do different in 2018, backcountry access, max shooting distance, and more. 

On this final episode of the year, Mike and Kelly curate their favourite hunting stories from 2018 guests, including a special story saved for last. See you in 2019!

Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com 

On this episode, Mike and Kelly get together for their final recording session of the year to discuss winter weather, grip & grins, ultramarathons, plus some recent news in the hunting and conservation world. Happy holidays! 

Please support our sponsors! Become a member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and treat yourself to a knife from North Arm Knives. 

For everything related to the show, head over to our website and send your questions, comments or show ideas to info@therookiehunter.com