I’m solo for this week’s live stream so I hit up a bunch of Q&A. Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/ Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace BC Gov’t Site https://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ahte/content/close-peace-caribou-hunts-and-reduce-peace-moose-hunts-region-wide 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 ht...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 72
Due to our opposition of the proposed changes to regulations in region 7B we all decided to get together and do one massive podcast. It was my first time meeting some of these guys. It was great to get together with like-minded individuals and discuss things that matter to us all. See the links below to take action! Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/ Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace BC Gov’t Site https://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ahte/content/close...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 71
On this week’s live podcast, I sat down with my buddy Dylan and we had a great chat. Got a little philosophical on this one. 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...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 70
Sean lives on Maui but makes travelling on adventure hunts a priority. I’ve been wanting to have this conversation for a while. I love following along on Sean’s IG stories when he goes on hunts. We had a great chat where we covered some technical archery info and Sean told a couple badass hunting stories as well. Sean Curran https://www.instagram.com/missions_hawaii/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutritio...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 69
Monday Night Live Q&A EP 05 On this week’s live podcast, I discussed a warranty issue I’m going through with Zeiss, my thoughts on the latest goat hunting film from Kifaru, an update detailing progress towards my bodybuilding show, quilts vs. sleeping bags, and a whole lot more! Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.m...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
Jeff is one of my best friends and likely the most impactful mentor I have had during my hunting journey. It all started with my first archery hunt for black bear up at his camp. So, I could not think of a better topic to invite Jeff on to talk about than how to kill big, mature boars. He certainly did not disappoint. Jeff Lander http://www.primitive-outfitting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/primitve/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 67
A weekly hunting-focused live stream where I answer listener questions. This week we're joined by Greg Johnston @johnston_outdoors
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 66
This week Dan Staton aka @elkshape joins us on the podcast. Dan is someone I have followed for a long time and one of the things that I respect about him is the consistency of his message. He has been saying the same things for years and with good reason. They’re true. I also admire that Dan doesn’t offer to sell a quick fix. In his own words – Dan sells hard work. We had a great chat covering things like exercise physiology, the mental challenges of solo hunting, and how to have a long career i...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 65
On this week’s live podcast, I give some updates about changes in my diet and the results you can get when you’re extremely disciplined. After that, I dove straight into the Q&A addressing the following questions. Why did I enter a bodybuilding show? What to do when you’re hunting in Grizzly bear country? Do I use zip-off base layers? How should I stalk Black Bears? Do I wear ear pro when hunting with my rifle? What battery packs am I going to use on my sheep hunt? Tune into YouTube every Mo...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 64
Simon joins us for his second appearance on the podcast. We get into the story of how Simon shot his first archery buck this fall. In addition to that, we cover a variety of topics including why we love the backcountry, is a nose button worth it and what Simon’s archery practice regime is. Simon https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybloodline/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindf...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 63
On this week’s live podcast, I cover the potentially controversial changes to the moose and caribou regulations in the northeast. I also answer some listener questions including, best beginner bow, tips on archery practice, which scope I’m putting on my 300 PRC, and some bino and shelter recommendations. Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutriti...
Feb 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 62
Greg is well known for both his illustrious career in adventure racing and his popular hunting show Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Greg has a wealth of experience in the backcountry and has really dedicated himself to achieving excellence for not only himself but for everyone around him. I really enjoyed this conversation and found Greg to be a smart, self-aware, and humble guy. Greg McHale https://www.instagram.com/gregmchaleswildyukon/ https://www.gregmchaleswildyukon.com/ Greg’s DIY Sncaks https:/...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 61
Weekly Q&A focused on hunting, fitness, videography, cooking, and a variety of other topics. 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...
Feb 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 60
The last time Jordan was on we focused the discussion solely on elk. This time we flipped the focus to mule deer. Jordan has taken some very impressive bucks out of some very challenging country, and he shared a wealth of his experience and favourite tactics. If you are even remotely interested in hunting mule deer then I highly recommend you give this episode a listen. Jordan https://www.instagram.com/bcbackcountry Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://ww...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 59
This week I sat down with Hap from Nano Hone to really nerd out on sharpening and the science of abrasive surfaces. Hap is deeply passionate about his work and has built a business specializing in innovative abrasive surfaces used to sharpen various types of steel. Not only was Hap full of knowledge but he was able to communicate it in a very digestible way. I highly recommend taking a look at some of his products the next time you’re in need of some sharpening tools. Hap Stanley https://www.ins...
Jan 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 58
This week I sat down with Tanner Dannish, the founder of Frontiersman gear which is a local BC custom knife and leather goods shop. Tanner is not only a skilled craftsman but an accomplished hunter as well. His unique take on custom knives was quite refreshing to hear in an era when we are surrounded by disposable products. We covered a variety of topics including blade selection, aspects of different metals, sharpening techniques, and much more. Tanner Dannish https://www.instagram.com/frontier...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 57
I had the opportunity to sit down with Rachel Ahtila this week. Rachel has been guiding mountain hunting for over 10 years and has a wealth of experience across all areas of hunting. She has recently taken joint management of a fantastic bear area in Saskatchewan and was down in Reno when we spoke to help support conservation efforts and set up a booth for Bear Pro Safaris. It was a pleasure to talk with Rachel, I highly recommend giving her a follow if you don’t already and if a giant Saskatche...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 56
Well, it’s that time of year again to layout the calendar and start booking some time off work. In this podcast, I go over my hunt plans for 2022 and get into why I decided to cancel my goat hunt for this winter. 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...
Jan 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 55
I’ve been wanting to have Nolan on the podcast for a while and the conversation we had didn’t disappoint. Nolan was the first guy I called when I first started planning my winter goat hunt and considering we had never met he was extremely generous with his time and experience. Nolan is also the co-host of the Beyond The Kill podcast and is a sound voice for hunters across BC. I’m grateful for the insights he shared on this episode and I think there is something in here for everyone. Nolan Osborn...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 54
I’m down in Mexico with the family on vacation so I snuck away for an hour and recorded a solocast breaking down my recent whitetail hunt. I go over the gear I used, the lessons I learned, and the outcome of the hunt. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. 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:...
Dec 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 53
I just got back from my late-season archery whitetail hunt and while I was in camp I had the good fortune to sit down with my buddy Bob Stecher. Bob is a hockey coach who dove back into hunting about 5 years ago and is about as obsessed as I am. We had a great chat and Bob shared an awesome story about recently getting his first whitetail. Bob Stecher https://www.instagram.com/hankmoody5 Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 52
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Agostinho. Jeff has made a name for himself in B.C. for being not only a legitimate backcountry hunter but also a stalwart conservationist. We got into Jeff’s background, some gear recommendations, and a deep dive on social media and the role it plays in our hunting culture. Jeff is an intelligent guy with some very interesting perspectives, if you don’t follow him already I highly recommend it. Jeff Agostinho https://www.instagram.com/jeffag...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 51
Cooking was a big reason why I started Mindful Hunter. I love cooking for my friends and family and there’s no better way to expose people to wild game than a phenomenally cooked creative dish. My friend Garth epitomizes this value and is an absolute master with the Traeger pellet grill. Even if you don’t consider yourself a serious cook, you’re going to get something from this episode. Go give Garth a follow, he’s always posting great ideas and recipes. Black Friday sale is on. Use code BLACK20...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 50
I’m back with another solocast this week. This one was a quickie but a goodie. I give my thoughts on sleep systems and what choices I’d make under a variety of different conditions. 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...
Nov 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 49
I’m back with another solocast this week. As always, I touch on diet, training, and some cool gear info but the big topic this week is shelters. I get into all the details about what types of factors affect which shelter you should use and give you some recommendations around which shelters I would start with and then how I approach adding to the collection. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide h...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 48
This week I got to sit down with John Barklow. John is well known in the hunting industry for his vast knowledge of technical apparel, alpinism, and the time he spent in the Navy at the Special Warfare Center teaching Navy Seals how to survive in the cold. While the two main topics we dove into were risk mitigation and winter mountain goat hunting the conversation diverged across several interesting subjects. You might need to listen to this one twice to catch all the info. If you don’t already ...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 47
This week I got to sit down with Tannis and discuss her successful 2021 BC Goat hunt. We also discussed how she hiked in 50kms with her husband for her ram and how having brothers focused on hockey she was able to nudge her Dad to first get her into hunting. Tannis is a great example of a thoughtful, driven hunter and I had a great time talking with her. Tannis IG https://www.instagram.com/tannisrae Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.c...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 46
Spencer is back from wrangling for the season, and I got him down to the studio for a catch-up. We go over our last sheep hunt, his experiences up north this year, and the mule deer hunt that we’re heading out on. Spencer Miller IG https://www.instagram.com/spencergordonmiller 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...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 45
I’m heading out on Sunday morning with Spencer to chase Mule Deer for a week in the alpine. It’s a new area for both of us and the weather is looking terrible. The perfect recipe for a great hunt. In this episode, I go through my entire gear list and get into the rationale for most of my decisions. I’m going to be trying out the new Aerolite sleep system from Sitka on this hunt along with some other new gear so it should make for some good reviews when I get back. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.co...
Oct 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 44
Mike Glover is the founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. He spent 18 years in the military and served as a SGM in the special forces and worked for an OGA. I have wanted to get Mike on since I started this podcast as I believe his philosophies on mindset and preparedness can be extremely useful for hunters. It was a pleasure and an honour to have this conversation. Mike Glover https://www.instagram.com/mike.a.glover/ https://www.instagram.com/fieldcraftsurvival/ https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 43
