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Hosted by Eighty Five Audio · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 207 episodes
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Real stories. Wild places. Lessons learned.Join Mike, Kelly, and Garrett as they navigate the ups and downs of hunting in British Columbia. It's not about trophies—it's about growth, conservation, and a genuine connection to the land.
Eighty Five Audio hosts Rookie Hunter, a sports show with 207 episodes published.
Mike and Kelly sit down with Tanya Gates of Pannonia Kennel and Mark Schoene to dive into the world of bird dogs and upland hunting. Tanya shares how she got started with hunting dogs, her time training in Hungary, and w
In this speical episode, Mike guest hosts the 2025 season finale of Roost with Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt. Recorded at the end of the 2025 turkey season, they recap the Western Turkey Tour from early highs to late season
Shane Mahoney returns for our 200th episode to reflect on a life shaped by Newfoundland's wild places, a career spent living alongside big game in remote country, and why those experiences can be hard to translate back h
In this follow up episode, Mike sits down with Kelly to reflect on almost a decade of Rookie Hunter, what has stayed the same, what has changed, and why the community around hunting and conservation has meant so much alo
In this special episode, Mike revisits the very first Rookie Hunter recording from March 1, 2016, sharing a short snippet that dives into how he and Kelly got into hunting and why they started the podcast in the first pl
In this episode, Mike welcomes Adam Janke back to the podcast for a wide ranging conversation that looks back on more than a decade of hunting media, podcasting, and storytelling. Adam reflects on the early days of the J
In this field guide episode, Mike shares practical ways to stay motivated through the off season and use the slower months to set yourself up for success in the fall. From organizing and cleaning gear, sharpening knives,
In this episode, Mike sits down with Dana to talk about her brand new podcast, Ignite , and the path that led her there. From coming to hunting later in life and learning where your food comes from to first bears and fir
In this special episode, Mike runs an episode of The Outdoor Life Podcast titled "Our Senior Staff Writer Nearly Died on a Backcountry Hunt." Episode Description: As many Outdoor Life listeners and followers might have h
In this episode, Mike, Kelly, and Garrett close out the season with a few more stories, a look back at some highlights, and some potential hunts for 2026. WSF's Sheep Show 2026 runs January 22 to 24 in Reno, Nevada and r
In this special episode, Mike introduces the Wild Sheep Foundation's brand new podcast, Kicked Out . Episode Description: When Chelsea drew a coveted Alaska sheep tag, she knew it would require everything—physically, men
In this episode, Mike sits down with Jesse Zeman from the BC Wildlife Federation to talk through the history of the grizzly bear hunt in British Columbia, why the ban came into place, and how things have changed on the l
In this episode, Mike sits down with Maddie Richards from the Wild Sheep Foundation to talk about Kicked Out, WSF's new podcast that highlights stories from the WSF's Sheep Show 2026 runs January 22 to 24 in Reno, Nevada
In this episode, Mike chats with Chris Barker from the Wild Sheep Society of BC about the latest conservation work underway in the province, including habitat projects, disease management, collaring programs, and how new
In this Field Guide episode, Mike shares how he prepped his mule deer and whitetail for the butcher after both went into the freezer whole, covering thawing just enough to work with, cleaning and cubing the meat, keeping
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, materia
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
After six years without pulling the trigger, Mike finally punches a tag on a quick solo mule deer hunt. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew y
In this episode, Mike takes you on a three-day solo hunt with his dog Earl. 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
In this episode, we travel back to 2016 for Mike's first buck and our most successful season ever. Enjoy! We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew
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Rookie Hunter is hosted by Eighty Five Audio. The show is categorised under sports (wilderness) and has published 207 episodes.
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