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 <a href='https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/mhe/'>Wild Sheep Society Event.</a> 
Here is a link to our <a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2232045'>Bear Hunting</a> course.  If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, <a href='https://eatwild.ca/'>join us for a workshop or course</a>. We have recently released a series of online hunting courses for you to deepen your knowledge and hone your strategies for the hunt. 
<a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'>The iHunter App </a>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 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'>the BCBHA community. </a>
As always, this podcast is brought to you by <a href='https://seekoutside.com/'>Seek Outside</a>. 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 <a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'>West Coast Kitchen Canada</a>. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at <a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'>Beere Brewing</a> 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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/mhe/'&gt;Wild Sheep Society Event.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here is a link to our &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2232045'&gt;Bear Hunting&lt;/a&gt; course.  If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/'&gt;join us for a workshop or course&lt;/a&gt;. We have recently released a series of online hunting courses for you to deepen your knowledge and hone your strategies for the hunt. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'&gt;The iHunter App &lt;/a&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'&gt;the BCBHA community. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As always, this podcast is brought to you by &lt;a href='https://seekoutside.com/'&gt;Seek Outside&lt;/a&gt;. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also get support from our friends at &lt;a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'&gt;West Coast Kitchen Canada&lt;/a&gt;. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can stop in at &lt;a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'&gt;Beere Brewing&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

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. ...

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.
 

EatWild 86 - The Ethics of Content Creation  - Nolan Osborne

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, <a href='https://eatwild.ca/'>join us for a workshop or course</a>. 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. <a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2182317#:~:text=Still%20hunting%20is%20an%20essential,spot%20animals%20in%20the%20woods.'>EatWild Still Hunting Techniques</a>.
<a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'>The iHunter App </a>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 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'>the BCBHA community. </a>
As always, this podcast is brought to you by <a href='https://seekoutside.com/'>Seek Outside</a>. 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 <a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'>West Coast Kitchen Canada</a>. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at <a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'>Beere Brewing</a> 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. 
 
03:01 
Passion for Hunting and Working with Kids 
05:08 
Identity as a Hunter 
06:01 
Reactions to Being a Hunter 
07:16 
Hunting Community and Friends 
08:51 
Sharing Hunting Knowledge 
10:20 
Growing Up with a Sheep Hunting Father 
11:10 
Lessons Learned from Hunting 
15:08 
Life Lessons from Hunting 
19:08 
Favorite Species to Hunt 
20:00 
Lessons from Duck Hunting 
24:25 
Father's Sheep Hunting Background 
26:59 
Preparing for First Sheep Hunt 
33:31 
First Sheep Hunt Experience 
36:28 
Missed Shot and Second Chance

<description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/'&gt;join us for a workshop or course&lt;/a&gt;. 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. &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2182317#:~:text=Still%20hunting%20is%20an%20essential,spot%20animals%20in%20the%20woods.'&gt;EatWild Still Hunting Techniques&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'&gt;The iHunter App &lt;/a&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'&gt;the BCBHA community. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As always, this podcast is brought to you by &lt;a href='https://seekoutside.com/'&gt;Seek Outside&lt;/a&gt;. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also get support from our friends at &lt;a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'&gt;West Coast Kitchen Canada&lt;/a&gt;. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can stop in at &lt;a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'&gt;Beere Brewing&lt;/a&gt; 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. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.

03:01
Passion for Hunting and Working with Kids
05:08
Identity as a Hunter
06:01
Reactions to Being a Hunter
07:16
Hunting Community and Friends
08:51
Sharing Hunting Knowledge
10:20
Growing Up with a Sheep Hunting Father
11:10
Lessons Learned from Hunting
15:08
Life Lessons from Hunting
19:08
Favorite Species to Hunt
20:00
Lessons from Duck Hunting
24:25
Father's Sheep Hunting Background
26:59
Preparing for First Sheep Hunt
33:31
First Sheep Hunt Experience
36:28
Missed Shot and Second Chance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

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 f...

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
 
 

EatWild 85 - Growing Up a Sheep Hunter - with Mya Blackburn

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 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'>the BCBHA community. </a>
<a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'>The iHunter App </a>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 <a href='https://seekoutside.com/'>Seek Outside</a>. 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 Hunting
01:19 The Excitement of Camera Checks
02:25 The Heartbreak of Camera Failures
03:57 Determining the Success of a Camera Spot
05:37 Comparing Still Hunting and Sitting
07:15 Introducing Chuck and Hunting System
09:31 Preparing Hunting Sites
11:13 Checking Cameras and Hunting Sites
13:13 Ground Blind Setup
14:54 Managing Multiple Hunting Sites
18:11 Transitioning from Hunting to Scouting
20:32 Scouting Process and Key Features
22:31 Understanding Deer Scrapes
25:22 Creating Mock Scrapes
33:28 Considering Access and Wind Direction
37:06 Heartbreaking White Tail Hunts
40:06 Dealing with White Tails and Movement
41:38 The Failed Grunt Call
42:52 Utilizing Tree Stands
43:26 Rattling from a Tree Stand
45:00 The Effectiveness of Calling Deer
46:13 The Difference Between Still Hunting and Sitting in Blinds
47:07 Adapting Hunting Methods to Age and Ability
48:41 The Evolution of Hunting Methods
51:27 Introducing New Hunters to Hunting
53:10 The Challenges of Still Hunting
54:18 Choosing the Right Bullet for Hunting
55:38 Using Bait to Attract Deer
57:56 The Importance of Security and Cover in Hunting Spots
59:51 The Benefits of Using Trail Cameras
01:00:39 The Joy of a Cold Beer After a Hunt
01:03:51 The Game-Changing Gear: Ultra-Light Backpack Chairs
01:05:59 Dream Hunt in British Columbia

<description>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. 
 




&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'&gt;the BCBHA community. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'&gt;The iHunter App &lt;/a&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;

As always, this podcast is brought to you by &lt;a href='https://seekoutside.com/'&gt;Seek Outside&lt;/a&gt;. 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 Hunting
01:19 The Excitement of Camera Checks
02:25 The Heartbreak of Camera Failures
03:57 Determining the Success of a Camera Spot
05:37 Comparing Still Hunting and Sitting
07:15 Introducing Chuck and Hunting System
09:31 Preparing Hunting Sites
11:13 Checking Cameras and Hunting Sites
13:13 Ground Blind Setup
14:54 Managing Multiple Hunting Sites
18:11 Transitioning from Hunting to Scouting
20:32 Scouting Process and Key Features
22:31 Understanding Deer Scrapes
25:22 Creating Mock Scrapes
33:28 Considering Access and Wind Direction
37:06 Heartbreaking White Tail Hunts
40:06 Dealing with White Tails and Movement
41:38 The Failed Grunt Call
42:52 Utilizing Tree Stands
43:26 Rattling from a Tree Stand
45:00 The Effectiveness of Calling Deer
46:13 The Difference Between Still Hunting and Sitting in Blinds
47:07 Adapting Hunting Methods to Age and Ability
48:41 The Evolution of Hunting Methods
51:27 Introducing New Hunters to Hunting
53:10 The Challenges of Still Hunting
54:18 Choosing the Right Bullet for Hunting
55:38 Using Bait to Attract Deer
57:56 The Importance of Security and Cover in Hunting Spots
59:51 The Benefits of Using Trail Cameras
01:00:39 The Joy of a Cold Beer After a Hunt
01:03:51 The Game-Changing Gear: Ultra-Light Backpack Chairs
01:05:59 Dream Hunt in British Columbia


 
</description>

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 c...

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 Hunting
01:19 The Excitement of Camera Checks
02:25 The Heartbreak of Camera Failures
03:57 Determining the Success of a Camera Spot
05:37 Comparing Still Hunting and Sitting
07:15 Introducing Chuck and Hunting System
09:31 Preparing Hunting Sites
11:13 Checking Cameras and Hunting Sites
13:13 Ground Blind Setup
14:54 Managing Multiple Hunting Sites
18:11 Transitioning from Hunting to Scouting
20:32 Scouting Process and Key Features
22:31 Understanding Deer Scrapes
25:22 Creating Mock Scrapes
33:28 Considering Access and Wind Direction
37:06 Heartbreaking White Tail Hunts
40:06 Dealing with White Tails and Movement
41:38 The Failed Grunt Call
42:52 Utilizing Tree Stands
43:26 Rattling from a Tree Stand
45:00 The Effectiveness of Calling Deer
46:13 The Difference Between Still Hunting and Sitting in Blinds
47:07 Adapting Hunting Methods to Age and Ability
48:41 The Evolution of Hunting Methods
51:27 Introducing New Hunters to Hunting
53:10 The Challenges of Still Hunting
54:18 Choosing the Right Bullet for Hunting
55:38 Using Bait to Attract Deer
57:56 The Importance of Security and Cover in Hunting Spots
59:51 The Benefits of Using Trail Cameras
01:00:39 The Joy of a Cold Beer After a Hunt
01:03:51 The Game-Changing Gear: Ultra-Light Backpack Chairs
01:05:59 Dream Hunt in British Columbia


 


EatWild 84 - Stand Hunting for Big Bucks with Mike Bridger

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. 

 
There’s 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. It’s over three hours of videos, strategies, and storytelling to help you  build your skills to be a better hunter. <a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2182317#:~:text=Still%20hunting%20is%20an%20essential,spot%20animals%20in%20the%20woods.'>EatWild Still Hunitng Techniques</a>.
 

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 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'>the BCBHA community. </a>
<a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'>The iHunter App </a>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 <a href='https://seekoutside.com/'>Seek Outside</a>. 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 <a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'>West Coast Kitchen Canada</a>. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
 
You can stop in at <a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'>Beere Brewing</a> 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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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. 

 
There’s 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. It’s over three hours of videos, strategies, and storytelling to help you  build your skills to be a better hunter. &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2182317#:~:text=Still%20hunting%20is%20an%20essential,spot%20animals%20in%20the%20woods.'&gt;EatWild Still Hunitng Techniques&lt;/a&gt;.
 

&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'&gt;the BCBHA community. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'&gt;The iHunter App &lt;/a&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;

As always, this podcast is brought to you by &lt;a href='https://seekoutside.com/'&gt;Seek Outside&lt;/a&gt;. 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 &lt;a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'&gt;West Coast Kitchen Canada&lt;/a&gt;. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
 
You can stop in at &lt;a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'&gt;Beere Brewing&lt;/a&gt; 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. 




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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 ep...

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. 

 
There’s 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. It’s 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. 






EatWild 83 - How to Still Hunt - Tips from a lifetime of timber hunting with Geoff Horsfield

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 <a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2369549'>EatWild Learn to Hunt Elk program</a> - 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 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'>the BCBHA community. </a>
<a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'>The iHunter App </a>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 <a href='https://seekoutside.com/'>Seek Outside</a>. 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 <a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'>West Coast Kitchen Canada</a>. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
 
You can stop in at <a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'>Beere Brewing</a> 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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We discuss the pros and cons of hunting the three-point season versus the six-point season here in British Columbia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our evaluation and decision-making paid off, and we share a fantastic story of elk hunting on our pack raft adventure this year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please support this podcast by using our partner discount codes. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you're interested in learning the foundations of how to hunt elk, you should check out the &lt;a href='https://eatwild.ca/products/2369549'&gt;EatWild Learn to Hunt Elk program&lt;/a&gt; - you can find that on our website or on our EatWild Thinkific platform. It's pretty cool and you will learn a ton.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;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 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntersbc/?hl=en'&gt;the BCBHA community. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="gmail-p1"&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ihunterapp.com/'&gt;The iHunter App &lt;/a&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;

As always, this podcast is brought to you by &lt;a href='https://seekoutside.com/'&gt;Seek Outside&lt;/a&gt;. 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 &lt;a href='https://westcoastkitchen.ca/'&gt;West Coast Kitchen Canada&lt;/a&gt;. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
 
You can stop in at &lt;a href='https://www.beerebrewing.com/'&gt;Beere Brewing&lt;/a&gt; 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. 
</description>

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 habita...

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. 


82 - Where to Hunt Elk - An Elk Packrafting Hunting Adventure

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