The Hunter Apprentice

23 - Let’s Talk Waterfowl!

Mike, Muc and honorary guest Brian catch up on the latest in how their season is going and then dive into talking everything waterfowl.  We have been learning A TON of waterfowl hunting strategies and having some good success.  So if you are interested about waterfowl hunting or have already fallen in love with it, this one is for you! From blinds to decoys and shot shells to shotguns, this covers it!

22 - That’s Just Real Hunting

Hunting season is right around the corner and Mike is joined by guests Leigh and Mark from Tooth of the Arrow broadheads to talk shop with arrow and broadhead tuning, broadhead design, and arrow flight.  The guys then get into the nitty gritty of bow hunting and challenges they've faced in the field.  Listeners will get some great insight on this one! We are all human, make mistakes and learn from them to become better hunters and advocates in this amazing world of hunting. Also use PURSUETHEHUNT10 for 10% OFF at checkout at https://www.toothofthearrowbroadheads.com/
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21 - Comin’ Out Heavy

Mike sits down with his good friend Jaret to debrief their early season Rocky Mountain Goat hunt.  Mother nature threw everything at them and yet, when the stars align, good things happen.  They talk about their pre season preparations, filming challenges, weather challenges, pack weight challenges and more! This is a jammed pack episodes of learn lessons and also how some previous experience paid dividends to the trips' success!  You don't want to miss out!

20 - Everything Arrows, Tuning, and Bowhunting with Kill’n Stix’s Jason Acorn and Calvin Buckler

Join Mike and guests Jason Acorn and Calvin Buckler, from arrow company Kill'n Stix, as they chat about everything arrows!  We chat tuning, shaft size and spine in regard to hunting application, broadhead choices, and hunting show shenanigans.  Tune in, hit that follow button and enjoy our content! 

19 - Monster Bear and Short Supplies

Mike, Jeremy and Muc get into to it and waste no time catching up on Muc's spring bear hunt of a lifetime! With wind and weather against him, Muc managed to pull off harvesting the black bear of everyone's dreams, and one of the largest of all time, that Muc has been hunting for the last 4 years!  Tune in and listen to how it all went down!  Then we get into LEH draw results, some BC Reg changes and a more finalize fall hunt schedule outlook for the show!  Enjoy!

18 - Ain’t No Time for Injuries

Mike is joined by LeeAnne and Mike from the Acumen Clinic in Edmonton Alberta to chat about Mike's recent knee injury, surgery through the Acumen Clinic, and his recovery process.  With a short turn around window over the winter,  Mike needed to be back on his feet and in hunting shape for the spring season.  And the Acumen Clinic had all the answers.  Don't let injuries stop you from doing what you love, but seek out the right process to get you moving!  Enjoy this great episode!
 
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17 - Exo Mtn Gear Backpack Fitting and Seasonal Hunt TrainingTips

Mike is joined my Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear, a premier hunting pack company based in Idaho.  Exo Mountain Gear has been in the game of building some of the best hunting packs since 2014.  Mike and Mark talk about their pack systems and what their design means for the hunter.  Whether it be a day hunt or 14 day sheep hunt, Exo has you covered.  More importantly we discuss practical gear packing application, use-ability, hunt training strategies and sound knowledge we've learned from previous hunts to make our future trips more enjoyable and comfortable.  Enjoy this great episode and check these links to some of their specific podcast episodes as well as their website!
The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
MM137 | Weighted Pack Training, Spring Ticks, Spotting Bears
Exo Mtn Gear Website

16 - Turkey Hunt Recap from Travis and Mike, Spring Hunt Plans, and Season 3 Production Outlook

Mike, Jeremy and Travis talk about their trip down to southern BC for spring Turkey, things they learned and saw.  Mike talks about his first hunting experience after his knee surgery back in January 2022 and how his knee handled the terrain and mileage they experienced.  Finally, the group chats about their upcoming hunt schedule and production plan for Pursue the Hunt on Sportsman Channel Canada. This chill episodes is a great recap and catch up with the boys!