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A deep dive into a mindful perspective on the discipline of hunting.
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
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 follow John on IG I highly recommend you start immediately as the quality of information he puts out for free on a regular basis is impressive. Also, John’s new website, Knowledge From Storms is a great place to find a wealth of backcountry guidance for free.
John Barklow
IG
https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/
Website
https://knowledgefromstorms.com/
Apparel
https://www.sitkagear.com/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
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
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
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
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
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
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
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
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
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
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/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intros
1:15 – Mike’s recent mule deer hunt
7:49 – The journey of creating Fieldcraft Survival
18:12 – Acclimating to the real world after combat
20:14 – Learning resources and mentors
23:25 – The business of building community
34:45 – Maintaining commitment in the face of adversity
42:10 – Lessons in discipline from the tomb of the unknowns
47:07 – Self-awareness during fight, flight or freeze
1:02:00 – Where to start with preparedness
1:07:08 – How to bring the family into preparedness
1:11:36 – Mike’s reading list
1:14:46 – Bare essential med kit for hunting
1:16:55 – Strategic planning for hunters
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
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
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
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
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
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
IG
https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
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 podcast.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:10 – Training and diet update
5:45 – weBoost Drive Reach signal booster review
7:32 – Disclaimer
9:11 – Ancillary supplementation
11:25 – TRT Overview
26:45 – Aromatase Inhibitors
32:00 – UGL vs. Pharma
36:32 – The Steroid Family Tree
47:32 – Growth Hormone
57:20 – Recap
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.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
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 listen.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:08 – Jordan and Ryan’s background
12:28 – Applying traditional strategies to BC terrain and dense undergrowth
19:06 – Challenges with the 6-point limit
25:25 – Ideal scope magnification
27:38 – Underage sheep and how to approach killing the right animals
35:56 – Camping and hiking strategies
50:30 – Calling strategies
1:04:40 – The strategy for the @bcbackcountry IG page
1:11:11 – Jordon’s opinion on trophy hunting
1:13:00 – Who’s the better hunter? 😊
1:14:40 – Identifying new hunt areas
1:16:51 – Bino recommendations
Jordan and Ryan on IG
@bcbackcountry
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.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
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 hunting solo
45:17 – Limited to bodyweight training
48:49 – Kelvin active jacket vs Kelvin active hoody
52:02 – Best way to hunt cougars without dogs
53:26 – Pack weight for a 5 day late season alpine mule deer hunt
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.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast