Well, I decided to take a hard left turn this week and discuss crypto currencies. If you’re curious how I tie this back into hunting then have a listen. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast...
Oct 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 42
I had the pleasure to sit down with Nathan and really dig into his background, how his outlook on hunting has changed over the years, his deep technical knowledge of aging sheep and a variety of other topics. Nathan has a great ability to be objective about his own development over the years and I learned a lot from this conversation. Nathan French IG https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrench7/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 41
This has been one of the most widely requested topics to date. I get into a deep dive focused primarily on TRT but also giving some context by discussing other compounds in the steroid family tree and the role HGH plays in longevity and physical performance. I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I am not giving recommendations of any kind and I am only sharing my own experience and research. Always consult a medical doctor before considering any of the therapies discussed on this po...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 40
This was one of my favourite podcasts to date. I’ve been wanting to chat with these guys ever since I started following them on IG over 5 years ago. To me, Jordan and Ryan epitomize what it means to be a true BC hunter. They go into some of the toughest spots in BC and regularly come out with respectable elk. That is one of my own goals that I have yet to achieve so I was personally very interested in this conversation. If you ever have plans of elk hunting in BC then this podcast is a must list...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 39
Back with another bi-weekly solocast. This week I dive into the difference between Myofibrillar and Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy and get into a handful of listener questions. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:22 – Sheep Hunt film update 3:06 – Myofibrillar vs Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy 11:07 – My current training split 19:32 – My current diet 21:25 – New gear highlight: MSR Dromlite 6L 23:25 – Cost of a sheep hunt 30:28 – My thoughts on trail cameras 35:02 – Vitamin suggestions 42:25 – Biggest challenge when...
Sep 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 38
This week I got to sit down with my good friend Adam Janke. Adam is not only a dedicated life-long hunter, but he also founded the Journal of Mountain Hunting online magazine and the Beyond the Kill podcast. Both of which are staples of the BC hunting community. We had a great chat about how he got both those projects off the ground, some of the challenges he faced, and we even dove into his most recent sheep hunt. If you don’t follow the Journal or BTK already I highly recommend both. Timestamp...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 37
It’s time to get back to my roots. Just me, a mic, and you folks. After the sheep hunt, I wanted to take the time to share my plans for the channel and where I see things going from here. I also get into my own fitness and nutrition plans and give a high-level breakdown of how the sheep hunt went. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools IG https://www.instagram.co...
Aug 27, 2021•51 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, I sit down with my sheep hunting partners Tristan and Spencer. With only 48 hours until we leave on our Stone’s hunt in the Northern Rockies, we thought it would be fun to answer some questions and talk about our final preparations. Podcast will be taking a two-week break following this episode while I’m in the mountains. Tristan Bucchiotti @tristan_bucchiotti Spencer Miller @spencergordonmiller Jay Nichol @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com...
Aug 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, I sit down with my vegetarian wife Noa, @vitadaily.ca Over the years I’ve been asked what it’s like to be a hunter who is married to a vegetarian. I figured it would be more interesting to ask the vegetarian what it’s like to be married to a hunter. My wife is a very intelligent, thoughtful woman and we had a great conversation. Noa Nichol @vitadaily.ca Jay Nichol @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – How we met 7:00 – When and why Noa b...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Arcadia Outfitting Ben Stourac. Ben’s entire base camo was recently destroyed in the McKay fire that swept through a large section of country north of Lillooet. We had a great chat about Ben’s history, what it took to build Arcadia in the first place and what Ben’s plans are to rebuild after the devastation of the fire. If you’d like to support you can go to Arcadia’s IG page and hit the GoFundMe link in the bio. Ben Stourac @arcadiaoutfitting Jay Ni...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, I sit down with my good buddy Dylan Drego. We’ve known each other for a few years now and have been fortunate to chase some elk together. We got into a great chat about what hunting means to us and even share a couple good stories. Dylan Drego @dylan.drego @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 2:00 – Intro 2:53 – Common connection – Joel Turner 9:13 – Dylan’s hunting history 15:40 – Practical steps to start hunting 22:47 – New game cam laws in AZ 30:25 – Mo...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsey Kotrla. I have followed Lyndsey on social media for quite a while and I have always been impressed with her work ethic and the way she carries herself as a woman in the hunting space. We get into her family’s background in farming and hunting, her views on women and hunting on social media, and a variety of other interesting topics. If you do not already follow her, I highly recommend it. Lyndsey Kotrla @lyndseykotrla @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
Welcome back to another semi-live hunt podcast. For those unfamiliar with this style of podcast, I bring an audio recorder with me on my hunt and do my best to break it out a few times a day and tell the story of the hunt in audio format as things unfold in real-time. On this particular episode I find myself up north in the Prince George region hunting bears and I can say I definitely saw my fair share of action. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro day 1 2:28...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, I sat down with Petra Hilleberg, the CEO and daughter of the founders of Hilleberg Tents. We had a great discussion covering topics like what it was like to grow up a Hilleberg, how Petra brought Hilleberg tents to North America and the technical differences between their product offerings. Petra is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful leader, and it was a pleasure to talk with her. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com @hilleberg_hunting https://hilleb...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, I sat down with my hunting partners for my upcoming sheep hunt Tristan and Spencer. We did a deep dive into our gear lists and figured out what we’re still missing and what we may leave behind. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 2:50 – Packs 8:57 – Camp and sleeping gear 13:30 – Worn clothing and gear 23:16 – Packed clothing and gear 31:50 – Optics 39:10 – Weapon and camera gear 45:42 – Miscellaneous gear 53:37 – Cook kit 58:26 – Safety gear...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, I sat down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete, and we had a great conversation about nutrition and supplementation for the hunting athlete. Regardless of what products you choose to use there are tons of nuggets in this podcast highlighting ways you can increase your performance and recovery for both training and backcountry hunting. Kevin Guillen @wildathlete @wildernessathlete www.wildernessathlete.com @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I sat down with Nick Trehearne. Nick is a very intelligent guy with some unique perspectives on hunting and photography. I was really impressed with his focus and clarity of vision for what he creates and how he builds relationships. If you don’t already follow Nick his info is listed down below. Nick Trehearne @nicktrehearne www.nicktrehearne.com @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Nick’s background 9:58 – The resources to follow your...
Jun 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, I sat down with Aron Snyder from Kifaru International. In addition to being an absolute killer, Aron does a lot for the hunting community through his Q&A’s, the Kifarucast, and general availability and engagement. We covered a wide range of topics including Aron’s upbringing and how that shaped him into the man he is today, a deep dive into some sheep hunting gear and a sneak peek at some products Kifaru will be releasing shortly. Aron Snyder @aron_snyder www.kifaru.net @min...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I sat down with renowned outdoors photographer and bowhunter Adam Foss. I have wanted to chat with Adam for some time because he embodies the intriguing combination of a hardcore back hunter and the sensitive aesthetic of an artist. This is one of my favourite chats I’ve had the opportunity to have on this podcast. We got a little deep and talked philosophy, gave some technical gear tips, and lots in between. If you do not already, go give Adam a follow. Adam Foss @fossman8 @min...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, I sat down with my buddy Tim Winslow who is an Alaskan hunting guide and outfitter. He is also the owner of Arizona Trophy Outfitters where they specialize in archery Mule Deer and Coues hunting in Southern AZ. We had a great chat covering topics from OTC deer opportunities in AZ to a deep dive on gear selection for sheep hunting in AK. Tim Winslow @aztrophyoutfitters_dch @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 3:40 – Guiding system in AZ 5:25 – ...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, I sat down with my buddy Adam who is a great representation of a skilled, humble BC hunter. We talked about our backgrounds, told a couple of good hunting stories, and even got into some gear and LEH tips. Great listen. You can follow Ada on IG at the link below. Adam @4pointoutdoors @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 2:10 – Adam’s background 8:34 – Adam’s first sheep 19:23 – Blacktail chat 28:40 – Processing tips 32:44 – Gear discussion 51:...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Jay sits down with Clay Lancaster. Clay is one of the most widely regarded sheep outfitters in North America and is considered to be an expert in field ageing mature rams. Although the purpose of the podcast was to focus on field ageing Clay and Jay dive into several different aspects of sheep hunting. You can find out more about Clay and book a hunt with him at the links below. Clay Lancaster IG: claylancaster_300 Outfitting https://lancasterfamilyhunting.com/ @mindful_hunter j...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Jay shares his thoughts about getting prepared for his first sheep hunt. He also discusses a recent minor tear in his calf and his thoughts on IIFYM. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 7:00 – Torn calf 15:46 – If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) revelations: science vs results 24:36 – Thoughts on my upcoming sheep hunt
Apr 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Jay spends the entire episode digging into audience questions. We’re going to make this a regular occurrence so feel free to email questions for future episodes anytime. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Jay hangs out with Simon aka @backcountrybloodline and they talk about Simon’s background then get into some great bear hunting stories. @backcountrybloodline @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 3:23 – Simon’s background 6:17 – Archery community in BC 10:55 – Simon’s first bear hunt 22:54 – Hunting with your kids 26:40 – Simon’s second bear hunt 36:18 – Simon’s third bear: shit gets western 49:06 – Spring bear hunting tips...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Jay dives into the second half of his thorough post-hunt review of the gear he used on his recent solo mountain goat hunt in northern B.C. Gear Covered: Sitka Blizzard GTX Gloves Sitka Stormfront GTX Gloves Zeiss Optics AGC Bino Harness La Sportiva Nepal GTX Boots WHOOP Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles Kifaru Gunbearer Thermarest z-lite foam pad MSR Reactor Black Diamond Revolt and New Revolt 350 Dyneema Cord MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes @mindful_hunter jay@mindful...
Mar 25, 2021•56 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Jay dives into a thorough post-hunt review of the gear he used on his recent solo mountain goat hunt in northern B.C. In part 1 Jay goes over his pack, shelter, sleep system and all the clothes he took. @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 08:20 – Training and diet update 16:43 – Content creator of the week Connor Gabbot – IG: taluscreative 20:00 – Kifaru Fulcrum 22:51 – Rain cover 24:00 – Shelter and sleep system 41:06 – Clothing system...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Jay experiments with a new kind of podcast. He took a field recorder with him on his latest adventure and tried to record a live hunt podcast as best he could. Tune in to hear the results. Whoop code https://join.whoop.com/#/2B3CD1 https://ogfoods.ca/ code Mindful15 @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com...
Mar 04, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Jay shares his opinion on what the best rifle for under $1000 is. He also dives into his strategy for prepping the last week before the hunt and gives some tips on how to load a backpack for an extended backcountry trip. Whoop code https://join.whoop.com/#/2B3CD1 https://ogfoods.ca/ code Mindful15 @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – Training & diet 5:02 – Gear corner: Blue kitchen sponge 7:03 – Prep tips the last week before a hunt...
Feb 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Jay discusses the importance of safety while solo hunting. Some of the topics covered include bear safety, water purification, land nav, and communication tips. Creator of the week IG: @stevendrakephoto Whoop code https://join.whoop.com/#/2B3CD1 https://ogfoods.ca/ code Mindful15 @mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com www.mindfulhunter.com 0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Training & diet – send in your goals! 2:39 – Gear corner: Cotton carrier camera mount 5:48 – Meateater purchases yet a...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 13
