EP 327 – Are You Wasting Your Time E-Scouting? The Truth About Hunting Sows & More: Solocast Q&A
Aug 11, 20261h 0mEp. 334
We are back after a month and a half hiatus! In this solo Q&A episode, Jay tackles some of the most controversial and highly requested topics from the Mindful Hunter audience. First up, Jay breaks down the new arrow ball
EP 326 - The Truth About Training for Mountain Hunting
Jul 17, 202633mEp. 333
DOWNLOAD THE FREE 4-MONTH TRAINING PLAN PDF: 👉 https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools 🎁 THE ULTIMATE GUIDED HUNT GIVEAWAY: Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry (including the new camo Forged Base Boxers) earns one
EP 325 – 25 Creedmoor, Negative Comb Stocks & The Future of Precision Hunting Rifles with Jaden from West Elk Precision
Jul 10, 20261h 34mEp. 332
This week Jay sits down with Jaden from West Elk Precision to nerd out on all things custom rifles, precision shooting, and long-range hunting. Jaden shares his journey from a Colorado kid hunting with a factory Remingto
EP 324 - Outdoor Vitals Hybrid Pursuit Fleece vs. Sitka Ambient: Field Tested Review
Jul 7, 202612mEp. 331
There is only two weeks left in The Ultimate Custom Guided Hunt giveaway from Forged In The Backcountry. Head on over to https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ and for every $5 you spend, you will get one entry to win an al
EP 323 – The Brutal Reality of Hunter Marksmanship These Days: Bear Guiding Season Wrap-Up with Jay & Dimitri
Jul 3, 20261h 35mEp. 330
After seven straight weeks of guiding spring black bears in British Columbia, Jay sits down with Mindful Hunter Outfitting guide Dimitri to wrap up the season. It was a grind of a year — 18 clients, endless rain, and som
EP 322 - Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine vs. Stone Glacier Grumman: Field Tested Review
Jun 30, 202611mEp. 329
The Outdoor Vitals Vantage Puffy Jacket steps into the ring against the well-established Stone Glacier Grumman. In this in-depth review, I compare warmth, weight, durability, and overall field performance after over 40 d
EP 321 – Is Private Equity Ruining Hunting Brands? Plus: The Truth About Long-Range Hunting with Zack Boughton
Jun 26, 20261h 23mEp. 328
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Zach from Montana Wild — a guy who has been a fixture in hunting media for over a decade and played a massive role in the early creative dir
EP 320 - The Truth About Outdoor Vitals Altura Pants (After 40 Days In The Field)
Jun 23, 202618mEp. 327
Are the Outdoor Vitals Altura Pants the ultimate lightweight hunting pants — or do they fall short in critical areas? After 40+ days of hunting and guiding in a range of conditions, I put these pants through a brutal rea
EP 319 – Bo’s First Black Bear & Launching Guided Coues Deer Hunts in Mexico at Mindful Hunter Outfitting South
Jun 19, 20261h 5mEp. 326
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay is in the basement with returning guest Bo Campbell, fresh off his first-ever bear hunt in British Columbia with Mindful Hunter Outfitting. They debrief th
EP 318 - Updated Hunting Gear List for 2026 | Field-Tested Choices
Jun 16, 202628mEp. 325
This is my updated base gear list heading into the 2026 hunting season. In this video, I go through everything I’m running—packs, shelters, optics, insulation, boots, rifles, water filtration, and more. This isn’t sponso
EP 317 - 6 Supplements To Improve Performance & Recovery For Hunters
Jun 12, 202624mEp. 3240
🎯 This is your no-BS guide to supplements that actually improve performance, recovery, and focus for serious hunters. Whether you’re training hard in the offseason or heading deep into the backcountry, these are the onl
EP 316 - A Rugged Mountain Boot With One Surprising Ability
Jun 9, 202615mEp. 3230
Are the Meindl Glockner GTX boots the perfect choice for alpine hunters — or just too much boot for most terrain? After 100+ days in the field, I put these boots through their paces across goat hunts, creek crossings, an
EP 315 - Hunting Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Important Lessons Learned My First Year of Outfitting
Jun 2, 202621mEp. 3220
In this video, I break down the most important lessons I learned during my first full year as an outfitter across Alberta and British Columbia. From scaling my business to guiding 12 clients across three different territ
EP 314 - North Arm Lynx: The Most Intuitive Knife I’ve Ever Used
May 29, 20267mEp. 3210
After testing half a dozen knives this season, the North Arm Knives Lynx rose to the top. With its wide sweeping belly, full-size G10 handle, and tough Magnacut blade, this fixed blade knife proved itself in the field du
EP 313 - Wiser Ridge Warden – Finally a Tripod Head That Can Do Both
May 26, 202613mEp. 3200
Is this the ultimate tripod head for hunters? The Wiser Precision Ridge Warden might be the most practical hybrid tripod head on the market — lightweight, strong, and uniquely capable of both glassing and shooting with i
I Spent a Year Designing a Better Hunting Sock and I am Launching.a Huge Giveaway to Celebrate!
May 22, 202634mEp. 3190
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay gives a raw update from the middle of a wild spring bear guiding season — six bears down, two clients still in the field, and some honest reflection on wou
EP 311 - Kimbo Camper 3-Month Field Review | Is It Worth It for Hunters?
May 5, 202631mEp. 3180
Final clearance sale of all lifestyle apparel at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ ovber 50% off! Last 2 weeks any of these items will be available. After spending three months hunting out of the Kimbo truck camper, I’
EP 310 – Are You Wasting Time Worrying About Extreme Spread? & The Biggest Mistake New Hunters Make: Solocast Q&A
May 1, 20261h 0mEp. 3170
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay wraps up the massive backlog of listener questions from our recent Q&A, covering everything from backcountry bear hunting stories to controversial reloadin
EP 309 - PEAX vs Fenix: One Headlamp Wins by a Landslide
Apr 28, 202620mEp. 3160
Is the Fenix HM62-T the new king of backcountry headlamps? In this in-depth review, I compare two of the most popular headlamps for hunters and mountain athletes — the Fenix HM62-T and the PEAX Backcountry Duo — across 1
EP 308 – Let’s Go Guided! – A Brand-New Podcast Showcasing Outfitters and Their Stories with Robbie & Lindsay Clunes
Apr 23, 202657mEp. 3150
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Robbie and Lindsay Clunes, the husband-and-wife team behind the new platform Let's Go Guided. We dive deep into their personal hunting journ
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