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A deep dive into a mindful perspective on the discipline of hunting.
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Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
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
0:00 – Intro
0:42 – Jay's Texas story
6:20 – Lyndsey’s background and the importance of work ethic
14:34 – History of hunting in the Kotrla family
25:10 – Whitetail and yearly hunting plans
32:00 – Hunting on Molokai
41:45 – Discussing women in hunting
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
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
0:00 – Intro day 1
2:28 – I love the drive
6:31 – The impact of language in hunting
28:40 – Wrap up of day 1
37:20 – Day 2
42:28 – Thoughts on logging roads
48:07 – Wrap up of day 2
59:30 – Day 3
1:03:50 – Wrap up day 3
1:09:06 – Day 4
1:15:01 – Day 5 telling the story of the doubleheader
1:26:26 – Thoughts on the drive home
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
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
@hilleberg_hunting
https://hilleberg.com/
0:00 – Intro
2:14 – What it was like growing up a Hilleberg
5:15 – Petra’s passion for the outdoors
7:18 – The growth of Hilleberg
9:00 – The importance of quality
14:50 – Petra’s career path
16:25 – Bringing Hilleberg to North America
21:45 – Problems with Canadian distribution
25:00 – Petra’s transition to CEO and thoughts on leadership
28:30 – Goals for the next 10 years
31:20 – Covid’s impact on the outdoors industry
34:20 – Hilleberg supporting hunting
37:20 – The 4 different tent labels: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
49:20 – Pick a tent game
56:00 – Repair times
58:43 – Surprises
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
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
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
1:03:00 – Food
1:15:00 – Training updates
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
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
@mindful_hunter
jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro
1:54 – Kevin’s introduction to the outdoors
4:50 – The evolution of Wilderness Athlete
7:11 – WA’s approach to marketing and brand identity
17:10 – The importance of the non-hunting outdoor enthusiast
27:56 – Training protocols
35:20 – Training supplementation
43:10 – The importance of hydration
51:50 – Backcountry supplementation
1:03:05 – New products and nootropics
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
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
@mindful_hunter
jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro
3:00 – Nick’s background
9:58 – The resources to follow your passion
12:50 – Nick’s start in photography
15:45 – Nick’s philosophy on photography
19:30 – Nick’s camera setup
20:30 – Advice on gear for a beginner
23:50 – Why Nick shoots Nikon
27:20 – Nick’s workflow
31:20 – Recommendations on how to build a reputation
39:04 – Gear chat
46:35 – IG Q&A
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
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
@mindful_hunter
jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro
0:48 – New Kifaru dealer in Canada
4:15 – Aron’s upbringing and how it molded him
8:42 – How Aron become confident
15:02 – It’s important to be a dick sometimes
17:19 – Mental toughness
19:13 – Aron’s unintentional path to where he is now
21:57 – Why Kifaru felt right
24:10 – Aron’s insane availability as a marketing tool
29:21 – Reasonable expectations of customer service
37:00 – Goals for Aron and Kifaru
39:26 – Feedback on some sheep gear
53:00 – Zoleo review
55:49 – Hiking in the dark
58:15 – How quick bears show up at kill sites
59:00 – Favourite animal to hunt in BC
59:20 – Favourite game meat
1:02:15 – 2021 hunt plans
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
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
@mindful_hunter
jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro
2:00 – How Adam grew up hunting
7:40 – Where Adam’s drive and discipline came from
11:17 – Reflections in the mountains
14:31 – How Adam thinks about photography
22:06 – Approach to storytelling on different hunts
26:07 – Adam’s current photography setup
34:32 – Adam’s preferred lenses
42:33 – Principles of gear prep
52:03 – Testing the Sitka Dewpoint rain system
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
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
0:00 – Intro
3:40 – Guiding system in AZ
5:25 – How I met Tim and what an ATO hunt camp is like
14:51 – OTC opportunities in AZ
21:45 – Drop camp hunting service
23:20 – Guiding in Alaska
26:34 – Tim’s advice for Jay’s sheep hunt
33:28 – Gear discussion
42:35 – Sheep behaviour and the daily routine
46:00 – Glassing techniques
47:53 – Common mistakes
50”15 – Training advice
52:00 – Footcare and moisture management
57:30 – Unexpected gear tips
1:05:45 – Ageing tips
1:11:45 – How to find Tim
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
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
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
51:05 – Goat chat and LEH discussion