Episodes
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I am joined by Tanis Barkman, a mountain hunting guide and enthusiast for all things adventures. In addition to sharing the most epic story of a shattered foot on a hunt, Tanis shares her passion for guiding in the mountains and the expectations and challenges of achieving success as a guide. Tanis shares their personal journey of becoming a hunter. Tanis discusses the pressure of once-in-a-lifetime hunts and the types of hunting clients. The conversation touches on the drive for bigger and better animals, filling the freezer, and transitioning from hunting to guiding.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
As always, Seek Outside brought this podcast to you. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire.
Podcast Takeaways:
• Guides have off-season activities and participate in other hunts during the year.
• Desert sheep hunts in Baja offer a unique and exciting experience.
• Tanis desires to guide in new locations and is open to any kind of adventure.
• The accident during the hunt for the mega ram was a traumatic experience for Tanis.
• Seek Outside's Courthouse tent is a game-changing gear for backcountry hunting.
• Sheep ribs are Tanis' most memorable backcountry meal. The rib roll is a unique method of preparing rib meat that involves cutting the rib roll into small squares and boiling them in soup broth for several hours.
• Celebratory beers are a common tradition among hunters to mark accomplishments and enjoy the moment.
• Coastal goat hunting in the BC West Coast offers a dream hunt experience with untouched wilderness and challenging terrain.
• The drive to hunt and pursue animals is a powerful force that motivates hunters to endure challenging conditions and push their limits.
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 The Bro Mentality and Hunting in Small Townsâ¨03:23 The Vulnerability of Humans in the Wildernessâ¨06:10 Discovering a Passion for Huntingâ¨09:59 The Emotions of Hunting and Guidingâ¨14:23 Different Types of Hunting Clientsâ¨17:34 Guiding Clients with Different Goalsâ¨19:17 The Pressure of Once-in-a-Lifetime Huntsâ¨22:08 The Drive for Bigger and Better Animalsâ¨25:00 Hunting for Experience and Selectivityâ¨28:20 The Importance of Filling the Freezerâ¨33:31 Transitioning from Hunting to Guidingâ¨34:00 The Year of a Hunting Guideâ¨34:57 Off-season activities and other huntsâ¨37:16 Desert sheep hunts in Bajaâ¨38:29 Desire to guide in new locationsâ¨38:45 The accident and the hunt for the mega ramâ¨46:45 The accident and its aftermathâ¨54:25 The game-changing gear: Seek Outside's Courthouse tentâ¨01:05:46 Most memorable backcountry meal: Sheep ribsâ¨01:06:44 Rib Roll and Asadosâ¨01:08:05 Celebratory Beersâ¨01:09:17 Dream Hunt: Coastal Goatsâ¨01:12:04 Challenging Hunts and the Hunter's Drive
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In this episode of the EatWild Podcast, we are joined David Moskowitz, author of "Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates." David, a biologist, photographer, and outdoor educator, shares his expertise on wildlife tracking and the importance of understanding animal behavior to connect better with nature. He discusses his tracking workshops, including upcoming ones in BC and the Pacific Northwest, offering insights into his process and storytelling through photography.
Podcast photo by Anna Machowicz.
TakeawaysBecoming a good wildlife tracker requires knowledge, experience, and a deep understanding of animal behavior.Tracking involves observing and interpreting tracks, signs, and patterns in the landscape to understand the story of animals.Characteristics such as track size, shape, and depth can provide valuable information about the animal being tracked.Having a process for tracking and recovering shot animals is crucial for ethical hunting and efficient recovery.Camera traps are a valuable tool for capturing wildlife behavior and telling powerful stories through photos.Citizen science programs play a vital role in wildlife management and conservation.Quality gear, including footwear, can greatly enhance the tracking experience and ensure safety in the outdoors.Memorable meals in the wilderness can enhance the overall adventure and provide nourishment during outdoor pursuits.Building community around conservation and hunting is essential for fostering a deeper connection with nature and promoting sustainable practices.British Columbia offers a wide range of dream adventures for wildlife tracking and hunting enthusiasts.Chapters 00:28 Becoming a Professional Wildlife Tracker03:59 Understanding the Story of Animals through Tracking05:18 The Tenets of Tracking10:41 Characteristics of Big Buck Tracks14:19 Understanding Animal Movement in the Snow20:28 Tracking and Recovering Shot Animals26:07 The Importance of Having a Process for Tracking28:04 Capturing and Sorting Patterns in the Landscape30:31 Using Camera Traps as a Tracking Tool33:50 The Power of Storytelling through Camera Trap Photos36:10 The Value of Citizen Science in Wildlife Management40:17 The Role of Gear in Wildlife Tracking42:43 Memorable Meals in the Wilderness45:15 The Importance of Quality Footwear in the Outdoors47:11 Building Community around Conservation and Hunting48:26 Dream Adventure in British Columbia49:55 Where to Find David MoskowitzThe iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
As always, Seek Outside brought this podcast to you. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire.
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In this episode, I am joined by hunting guide and conservationist Nolan Osborne. Nolan and I were due for a catch-up as we look ahead to the bear hunting season and the upcoming Wild Sheep Foundation Solute to Conservation and Mountain Huntain Expo. Over the years, Nolan and I have had deep conversations on the ethics associated with hunting. Last week, a notable Canadian hunting content creator was found guilty of several poaching charges in B.C. and Alberta. This disappointing news made some big waves in our hunting community and raised questions about the ethics of content creation in the hunting space. In the episode, we discuss the responsibility and accountability of being legal and ethical hunters and the complexities and pressures of creating content that relies on successful hunts.
I'll be presenting at the Mountain Hunting Expo at 2 pm on Friday, so stop by and learn about meat care in the mountains. Find out more about the Wild Sheep Society Event.
Here is a link to our Bear Hunting course. If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, join us for a workshop or course. We have recently released a series of online hunting courses for you to deepen your knowledge and hone your strategies for the hunt.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire.
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I am joined by sheep hunter Mya Blackburn. Mya shares her passion for hunting and the experience of growing up in a hunting family. Mya takes us on a hunting adventure that is a wild tale in the mountains with an incredible outcome. It was a ton of fun to connect with Mya, so enjoy!
If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, join us for a workshop or course. We have recently released a series of online hunting courses for you to deepen your knowledge and hone your strategies for the hunt. For example, you can learn to still hunt, with over three hours of videos, strategies, and storytelling that will help you build your skills to be a better hunter. EatWild Still Hunting Techniques.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire.
Podcast Summary:Maya Blackburn, an experienced hunter since childhood, shares her passion for hunting and working with kids. She discusses the challenges of being a female hunter and the importance of sharing hunting knowledge. Maya also talks about growing up with a sheep hunting father and the life lessons she has learned from hunting. She reveals her favorite species to hunt and the lessons she has taken away from duck hunting. Maya recounts her first sheep hunting experience and the excitement and challenges she faced.03:01Passion for Hunting and Working with Kids05:08Identity as a Hunter06:01Reactions to Being a Hunter07:16Hunting Community and Friends08:51Sharing Hunting Knowledge10:20Growing Up with a Sheep Hunting Father11:10Lessons Learned from Hunting15:08Life Lessons from Hunting19:08Favorite Species to Hunt20:00Lessons from Duck Hunting24:25Father's Sheep Hunting Background26:59Preparing for First Sheep Hunt33:31First Sheep Hunt Experience36:28Missed Shot and Second Chance
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Mike Bridger shares his process for finding and hunting big whitetail bucks. Mike breaks down his process of e-scouting, placing trail cameras, stand placement and putting as shares the story of hunting Chuck, a once-in-a-lifetime buck. In the conversation, we compare the experiences of still hunting and sitting. We discuss the scouting process and key features to look for, as well as the importance of access and wind direction in setting up hunting sites. We talk about the challenges of calling deer, the benefits of using tree stands, and the differences between still hunting and sitting in blinds. Additionally, we touch on the use of bait to attract deer, the significance of security and cover in hunting spots, and the joy of enjoying a cold beer after a hunt.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Passion for Hunting01:19 The Excitement of Camera Checks02:25 The Heartbreak of Camera Failures03:57 Determining the Success of a Camera Spot05:37 Comparing Still Hunting and Sitting07:15 Introducing Chuck and Hunting System09:31 Preparing Hunting Sites11:13 Checking Cameras and Hunting Sites13:13 Ground Blind Setup14:54 Managing Multiple Hunting Sites18:11 Transitioning from Hunting to Scouting20:32 Scouting Process and Key Features22:31 Understanding Deer Scrapes25:22 Creating Mock Scrapes33:28 Considering Access and Wind Direction37:06 Heartbreaking White Tail Hunts40:06 Dealing with White Tails and Movement41:38 The Failed Grunt Call42:52 Utilizing Tree Stands43:26 Rattling from a Tree Stand45:00 The Effectiveness of Calling Deer46:13 The Difference Between Still Hunting and Sitting in Blinds47:07 Adapting Hunting Methods to Age and Ability48:41 The Evolution of Hunting Methods51:27 Introducing New Hunters to Hunting53:10 The Challenges of Still Hunting54:18 Choosing the Right Bullet for Hunting55:38 Using Bait to Attract Deer57:56 The Importance of Security and Cover in Hunting Spots59:51 The Benefits of Using Trail Cameras01:00:39 The Joy of a Cold Beer After a Hunt01:03:51 The Game-Changing Gear: Ultra-Light Backpack Chairs01:05:59 Dream Hunt in British Columbia -
Trying to be invisible. Quietly sneaking through the woods, waiting, listening, and observing. Meticulously searching the forest with your eyes for a flicker of movement or a fraction of a silhouette. This is the essence of still hunting.
In this episode, I am joined by my hunting mentor, Geoff Horsfield. Geoff taught me how to hunt. Geoff is a master still hunter, and I can still remember our first hunt together 35 years ago where he showed me how to sneak up on a whitetail. Geoff and I are warming up by the wood heater in the wall tent after successful day of Whitetail hunting. Geoff share his thoughts and processes for how he still hunts. Thereâs lots of generous tips from a great hunter in this episode. Enjoy. If you want to learn more about how to still hunt, I released a still hunting online course which you can access on our website. Itâs over three hours of videos, strategies, and storytelling to help you build your skills to be a better hunter. EatWild Still Hunitng Techniques.This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
This is a fun episode. I am stoked to share Jenny's first elk story with you. Throughout this episode, we discuss our thought process for deciding where to go elk hunting. We evaluate the four critical parts of choosing a spot to hunt. Quality habitat, presence of elk, huntability and potential hunting pressure. All these factor into our decision-making process for planning our 2023 pack rafting adventure.
We discuss the pros and cons of hunting the three-point season versus the six-point season here in British Columbia.
Our evaluation and decision-making paid off, and we share a fantastic story of elk hunting on our pack raft adventure this year.
Please support this podcast by using our partner discount codes.
If you're interested in learning the foundations of how to hunt elk, you should check out the EatWild Learn to Hunt Elk program - you can find that on our website or on our EatWild Thinkific platform. It's pretty cool and you will learn a ton.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
We are talking about how to hunt mature Mule Deer timber bucks! Jordan Kowalchuk of @bcbackcountry joins me, and he shares his passion and process for hunting mature bucks. For Jordan, preparing for a successful hunt is a year-round process and can take years to come to fruition.
We talk about habitat, hunt timing, strategies, processes for finding mature deer and strategies for hunting. I learned a ton in my conversation with Jordan, and I can't wait to get out on the hunt.
If you like this type of podcast, let me know, and I will do more "how-to-hunt" topics. Good luck in the Mule Deer woods this season!
Please support this podcast by using our partner discount codes.
If you're interested in learning the foundations of how to hunt elk, you should check out the EatWild Learn to Hunt Elk program - you can find that on our website or on our EatWild Thinkific platform. It's pretty cool and you will learn a ton.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
In this episode, we're talking elk. More specifically, we're talking elk calling. I've asked Bill Ayer of Slayer Calls to come join me and talk about innovations in elk calls to help make elk calling a little bit more accessible.
I found Slayer calls because I was looking for an alternative to help me improve my elk callling technique. I have always opted to go with external tube and handheld calls that produce consistent elk sounds, and I rely more on my setup for my success than my calling prowess. I have always struggled to get consistant result from a reed call.
Bill shares the benifits and challenges of using a mouth reed call to get the full range of elk sounds. We discuss the tools that are available for folks like me who are looking for alternatives to a mouth reed, but want the vocabulary you can get from a mouth reed call.
So you'll enjoy this episode if you want to learn about elk hunting and elk calling.
If you're interested in learning the foundations of how to hunt elk, you should check out the EatWild Learn to Hunt Elk program - you can find that on our website or on our EatWild Thinkific platform. It's pretty cool and you will learn a ton.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
Bill Jex is a wildlife biologist for the Province of BC, and he is the wild sheep and mountain goat specialist who leads the management of these tremendous mountain species. I have asked Bill to join me on the podcast to share his knowledge on mountain goats and how they are managed in BC.
I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to talk goats with Bill. Bill is a great storyteller, and he is generous in sharing his knowledge about goats. In the conversation, he helps us better understand this tough, magnificent animal that lives in some of the most unforgiving wilderness areas. Bill talked about studying goats, mountain goat behaviour, habitat requirement, hunting regulations, and so much more.
Miki and I are heading goat hunting in August so we will listen to this on our drive up North. Don't miss this one!
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
Chef Dan Hayes joins me on this episode. He's known as the London Chef. You may have seen him on the Moose Meat and Marmalade Show, where he teams up with Art Napoleon, an indigenous hunter and a cook. Dan is from England and is a classically trained chef, and the show follows them on adventures visiting indigenous communities across Canada. They hunt, cook a little bit, and tell stories along the way, and it's fascinating.
I wanted to talk to Dan about connecting people to hunting through food. How do we tell better hunting stories through food? How do we connect more folks to hunting?
As a relative newcomer to Canada, Dan offers a unique perspective on hunting opportunities, cooking wild food, and connecting with indigenous communities.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places like the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area and the critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great section of bright, crisp beers that are perfect for the patio or around the campfire. -
How long does it take to ride a horse across 15,000,000 acres of Northern Rocky Mountain wilderness? In this episode, Iâm joined by Wayne Sawchuk. Wayne is a conservationist, author, adventurer, cowboy, and wilderness enthusiast.
Wayne led the initiative to protect a vast wilderness area in the Northern Rockies, now protected under the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area. Iâm excited to talk to him about what wilderness means and what it takes to have an authentic wilderness experience.
The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area is managed and protected under a unique resource management structure. Wayne tells us how the model was developed and how the model can be applied for future landscape protection efforts.
The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area (M-KMA) is located in northeastern BC and encompasses 6.4 million hectares (16 million acres) of land with varying conservation, preservation and land use practices. Encompassing large areas of the Northern Rockies and Cassiar mountains, it is named after two great rivers that flow through it: the Muskwa and the Kechika. It has more species in greater abundance than anywhere else on the continent, making it of global importance.Find In The Land Of Dreamers here: https://gem.cbc.ca/documentaries
Find Wayneâs new book, Crossing the Divide, here:
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places like the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area and the critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD. -
Some stories can only be told properly around a campfire in an elk camp. This is one of them. My good friend Stephanie embarked on a two-day horse trip in the mountains in August, and everything went wrong. Stephanie tells the story of coping with tragedy and takes us on a journey to survive.
I am very fortunate to have heard the story and to share it with the EatWild community.
Thank you, Stephanie. You are an inspiration, and I am happy you sorted things out with Mother Nature.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
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Is bow hunting for you? I have pondered this question over the years of hunting. If you are new to hunting or well on your hunting journey, you have likely asked this question too. In this episode, I am joined by Adam Foss. Adam is a professional photographer and is known throughout the community as an exceptional bow hunter. As I have got to know Adam over the past couple of years, I've been inspired to pick up my bow and start my journey as a bow hunter. I've invited Adam on the podcast to discuss the opportunities and benefits of bow hunting. But we also recognize the challenges and commitment to be a successful bow hunter. So we discuss the necessary steps to take to become a bow hunter. I'm teaming up with Adam to build a bow-hunting workshop. Over the years, many folks have asked when we will create an EatWild Bow Hunting Workshop. Well, here it is, and we've got one of the best bow hunters, storytellers, and good humans to lead it. In his podcast, we touch on the motivations for the bow hunter, the benefits, the challenges, expectations for practice and reasonable outcomes. You can join us for the inaugural EatWild Bow Hunting Workshop. We're hosting it on May 12 and 13th at the Arosa ranch in the Okanogan. You can find out more on our website. As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase. We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
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I rely on my phone more every year to be precise and advance my hunting process. The smartphone has become an essential tool for navigation, communication, research, documentation, and much more.
In this episode, I am on a late-season Mule Deer hunting with my friend Adam Pospischil. Adam is one of those hunters that is consistently successful in his hunts. He is a self-thought hunter and his success is built on his pre-hunt research, reliance on data interpretation, use of technology, and lots of committed hard work. Adam shares what tools he uses to make him a better hunter, and some of the lessons learned on his hunting journey.
We are hunting the grasslands and looking for a mature Mule Deer buck and using the apps and tips discussed on on this episode on the hunt.
Stick around to the end to find out how the hunt worked out.
Link to BC 1:20,000 maps link.
IHunter App link
Gaia Map Link
As always this podcast is brought to you by our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. They offer a 10% discount code on all of their nourishing backcountry food. Use the discount code EATWILD.
And our friends at Seek Outside sponsor this podcast. Weâve been using their tents all season to stay warm and dry on our adventures. Use EATWILD on your order for a deal.
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This episode is all about blacktail deer and blacktail hunting. Since moving back to the sunshine coast, Iâve had time to focus on the elusive Blacktail deer. After 10 seasons of poking around these woods, I finally learned enough blacktail hunting lessons that a hunt came together for me.
In this episode, I got a chance to catch up with my friend Travis Kayes. Travis is a relatively new hunter that came through the EatWild program. He is dedicated and passionate about chasing Blacktail deer near his home. He has been the most consistently successful blacktail hunter in my community.
I know how hard blacktail hunting is, so I was curious to talk with Travis about his journey to becoming a successful Blacktail hunter. This is podcast is a ton of fun as Travis and I trade notes on what we learned about Blacktail hunting.
I would argue that the Blacktail deer is the most challenging of the deer species to harvest here in BC. They typically maintain low-density populations throughout their habitat, they don't leave a lot of sign, so they are hard to find. They live in thick, noisy habitats so it's almost impossible to keep from bumping them.
I hope you enjoy this podcast. And good luck finding your Blacktail secret spot!
As always this podcast is brought to you by our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. They offer a 10% discount code on all of their nourishing backcountry food. Use the discount code EATWILD. And our friends at Seek Outside sponsor this podcast. Weâve been using their tents all season to stay warm and dry on our adventures. Use EATWILD on your order for a deal.
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If youâre a hunter, you probably dream of a horse-hunting adventure. I know I do! Horse hunting brings the promise of accessing remote wilderness areas with the comfort of horses doing the work to pack the harvest back to the trailhead.
Before you saddle up on adventures like this, thereâs lots to learn. Horses are a lot of work and itâs a huge commitment. But what a special way to travel and hunt! So itâs worth a listen to find out what horse hunting is all about.
Iâve been invited by my friend and colleague, Steve Hodgson, on a horse-hunting adventure into a remote wilderness area in British Columbia. Steve is a keen hunter and an experienced horseman with a ton of knowledge. Iâm stoked to get the invite and have the opportunity to learn about what it takes to hang out with these amazing animals on the trail and in the mountains.
Horses are a commitment! In this podcast, we talk about what it takes to own and care for horses throughout the year, logistics of planning and executing a hunt with horses in the field.
All along, weâre looking for mule deer and enjoying some spectacular October weather in one of the most beautiful places Iâve ever had the chance to hang out in. Also, with some great company from the horses and my old pal Steve.
As always this podcast is brought to you by our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. They offer a 10% discount code on all of their nourishing backcountry food. Use the discount code EATWILD. And our friends at Seek Outside sponsor this podcast. Weâve been using their tents all season to stay warm and dry on our adventures. Use EATWILD on your order for a deal. -
I love elk hunting. I also love exploring. I managed to talk my friends Spencer Greening and Adam Foss into joining me on the quest to find Elk Heaven. I had an idea about a river that might be bountiful with elk without any hunting pressure. The packrafts were the ideal mode of transportation to set out on an expedition to find Elk Heaven. Spencer Greening is an academic studying indigenous approaches to wildlife management, and Adam Foss is a professional photographer that works in the hunting and conservation world. This was Spencer's first Elk hunt and Adams's first packraft expedition so we share their learnings throughout the podcast. Throughout our days on the river, we have some insightful conversations and reflect on our motivations and passion for hunting. We struggled to put a successful hunt together as we explored this new area. Hot weather and a full moon made it difficult to find Elk out and about during the day. By far the best way to be a successful hunter is to go back to an area where youâve had success before. However, if you have a passion for exploring new places, then itâs hard to go back to the same place to hunt. We struggle with this question and talk about it in depth in this podcast. Exploration versus going with what you know. I opted to roll this podcast out in one longer story, so I hope you enjoy it. As always this podcast is brought to you by our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. They offer a 10% discount code on all of their nourishing backcountry food. Use the discount code EATWILD. And our friends at Seek Outside sponsor this podcast. Weâve been using their tents all season to stay warm and dry on our adventures. Use EATWILD on your order for a deal.
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In this episode, I am joined by Mike Defeo of Huto Lifestyle. He started making game bags a few years ago with the goal of creating a lightweight quality product for backcountry hunters like me. I found Mike because I was on a quest to find an alternative to packing around bulky heavy cotton game bags. So I have a bunch of questions for Mike about moving to synthetic game bags. We get into a great discussion on meat care techniques while on the hunt and in the backcountry. We provide some suggestions on the realistic number of pack loads for each of the big game species and reasonable pack weights over distances. We talk about making ethical decisions about when hot temperatures can limit when and where you can harvest an animal. This is a great episode to be listening to as we get into the peak of the deer season. In the introduction, I included some info about chronic wasting disease (CWD). The BC Chronic Wasting Disease Program is asking hunters to submit samples of harvested deer to reduce the potential spread of the disease here in BC. To find out more about CWD go here. Also, Mike has generously offered a 10% discount on Huto Lifestyle Game Bags. I have a couple of sets and I sure appreciate how compact and light they are. Use the discount code EATWILD10 at the Huto Store. Valid until the end of October. As always this podcast is brought to you by our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. They offer a 10% discount code on all of their nourishing backcountry food. Use the discount code EATWILD. And our friends at Seek Outside sponsor this podcast. Weâve been using their tents all season to stay warm and dry on our adventures. Use EATWILD on your order for a deal.
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Save your deer legs! In this episode we're joined by Andy Moeckel - heâs The Flip Flop Guy. Heâs pioneered the flip flop cooking method for deer legs over coal. I am co-hosting this conversation with my good friend and wild chef Jody Peck. Jody is the head chef for our all-wild food wedding and we have 6 deer legs on the menu. Andy shares his technique for cooking whole deer legs over the charcoal barbecue, and Jody is taking notes! The flip flop method is truly magic for serving deer legs and hosting an interactive food-focused party. In addition to being a wild chef, Andy is a passionate hunter and conservationist. We get to know Andy throughout this episode and hear about some of his adventures, his podcast and film projects. Andy has built a truly unique business by bringing communities together around the fire and cooking deer legs. You can find Andy @TheFlipFlopGuy You need to try this so be sure to keep one of your deer legs whole this fall and order some of The Flip Flop Sauce for your party! www.flipflopguy.co
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