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EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan
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EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan Mike is known for killing big mule deer but more importantly, Mike also has a very strong voice for conservation and hunting rights. Given the climate we are in right now and all the battles we are facing for our hunting rights across North America I wanted to have Mike on to get h…
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EP 168 - The Worst Tripod I Have Ever Used!
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Alright folks, it’s rare but it does happen. Every now and then I use a product so bad that I can say with complete confidence you do not need this in your arsenal. This tripod definitely fits into this category. I hope you guys find this useful and I give some other recommendations at the end of the video for products that will perform significant…
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EP 167 – Trade Show Wrap Up with Leighton Garfield @glass_half_full_outdoors
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Chill episode this week as I sit down with my buddy Leighton who gave me a hand at the booth during the WSSBC Mountain Hunting Expo this year. We go over the show and just have a general catchup about gear and hunting. Leighton is one of those super solid quiet dudes I’ve got to know through hunting and gear reviews and I hope to get him on more ep…
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EP 166 – The Challenges of Growth with Brian Call
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One of the first podcasts I discovered when I was getting into backcountry hunting was Gritty Bowmen. It was a brand-new podcast hosted by Brian Call. It was one of the most impactful shows on both my development as a hunter and the type of hunting I ended up pursuing. Brian played a large role in my fascination with bow-hunting elk in the rut and …
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EP 165 – Guns & Stuff 02 with Seth from Hornady, Colton and Jay: 4DOF, Proper range for ELDX, Benefits of a monolithic and more!
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On this episode of Guns & Stuff, Colton and I sat down with Seth from Hornady to do a deep dive on the different families of bullets offered by Hornady, their 4DOF solution, when you should choose a monolithic, and much more. Seth From Hornady https://www.hornady.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-hornady-podcast/id1603633739 Jay Nichol…
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EP 164 – Coastal Ghosts with Steve Isdahl @proguide66
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I have wanted to sit down with Steve since I started this podcast. His app was one of the main sources of information that helped me kill my first solo blacktail in the mountains. We covered a ton of ground on this one and Steve held nothing back. It was a privilege and an honour and I know you will find some value in this episode. Steve Isdahl htt…
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EP 163 – Hunting Mule Deer and Testing Gear with Steve Evans
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Steve is someone I have followed on IG for a while not only because he’s a badass mule deer hunter but because he buys and tests a lot of his own gear. We had a great chat about deer hunting and some of the standout pieces of hear he ran this last year and also some duds he came across. Steve Evans https://www.instagram.com/__steve__evans__/ Jay Ni…
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EP 162 – Family, Business & Hunting with Travis Bader from Silvercore
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Travis Bader is a local entrepreneur who founded Silvercore Outdoors and hosts the Silvercore Podcast. I’ve been social media acquaintances with Travis, but this is the first chance I had to sit down with him for a good chat. Travis is one of those salt-of-the-earth guys who puts family first and is strongly dedicated to being a contributing member…
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EP 161 - I Launched a Clothing Company and I am Giving Away a Bear Hunt!
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After months of work behind the scenes I am proud to announce that Forged In The Backcountry - A Lifestyle Apparel Brand For Backcountry Hunters is now live! In this video, I go over the story of how I came up with the brand, the design aesthetic, and all the products included in the initial launch. To celebrate the launch I am giving away a guided…
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EP 160 - Ultralight Tripod Comparison – Aziak vs. Tricer
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There have been some great strides of innovation in the ultralight tripod industry over the last few years and Aziak and Tricer are two of the best examples of this. Both these companies have taken different approaches to solving the problem of creating the lightest weight backcountry tripod while still offering a stable platform for glassing. I’ve…
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EP 159 - Range Finding Bino Review and Raffle
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I have been asked many times to do a range-finding binocular review so when I was finally able to do one, I wanted to do it right. In this review, I compare the Vortex Fury 500AB, Sig Kilo 3K, Leica Geovid 3200.com, Revic Acura, Sig Kilo 10K ABS, and Zeiss Victory RF. This was hands down the most complicated review I have ever done, and I have been…
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EP 158 – Guns & Stuff with Pap Van Winkle and Mindful Hunter 01
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I’d like to welcome you to a new series on the podcast. I’ve teamed up with Pap Van Winkle to bring you a regular podcast focused on hunting gun-related topics. I think one of the reasons for my success over the years has been the self-awareness to stay in my own lane. I am not a gun expert and a lot of you out there have a ton of gun-related quest…
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EP 157 – Desert Mule Deer and Archery Setups with James Yates
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I have looked up to James for quite some time. I heard him talk about a dual broadhead setup he was running years ago on another podcast and the depth of analysis and preparation he displayed really resonated with me. In addition to that James is one of the most legit killers out there today when it comes to bid mature mule deer. James Yates https:…
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EP 156 – Jill’s Big Solo BC Muley Buck @nomadlifebc
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Jill is a dedicated BC hunter who grew up in a hunting family and has come back to finding her peace in the mountains. I think she is a great example for all hunters and especially young women coming up in the discipline. She has integrity, hunts for the right reasons and loves to push herself in the mountains. We dove into her background growing u…
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EP 155 – Tag Application Strategy and Backcountry Nutrition with Mark Livesay @treelinepursuits
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Mark has been hunting in the backcountry a long time and originally made a name for himself with his obsessive approach towards escouting. Mark has also long been a proponent of making your own meals for the backcountry. First with a dehydrator and now with a freeze drier. We had a great chat about out application strategies this year given all the…
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EP 154 - New Mexico Archery Mule Deer Hunt Breakdown and Q&A
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I just got back from 10 days of archery hunting mule deer in the desert of southern New Mexico. I did not kill a deer but I learned a ton. In this podcast, I go over what worked, and what didn't, and I answer listeners' questions. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mind…
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EP 153 - Bino Harness Battle – Catamount vs Kuiu
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Well after several months of testing I am finally able to share the results of my bino harness battle where I pit the Catamount and Kuiu harnesses head to head. As usual I dove into a ton of detail and did my best to give you an unbiased appraisal of the highlights and lowlights of each product. Catamount discount code Mindful10 0:00 – Intro 0:26 –…
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EP 152 - Zeiss SFL 10x40 vs Zeiss SF 10x42 – Field Tested Binocular Review
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I have had a ton of requests to review the Zeiss SFL 10x40 binoculars as they sit in a very interesting place in the market. Price-wise they sit right in-between most company’s alpha and mid-range options. That made me very curious to see how they stacked up regarding performance. As usual, I tried to offer a good blend of technical data and my unb…
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EP 151 – I Quit My Job to Pursue Mindful Hunter Full-Time
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Well folks it’s time to swing for the fences. After building Mindful Hunter and Mindful Reviews off the side of my desk for over 7 years it’s time to give it all my attention. In this podcast I dive into all the details about what it took to get to this point and what my plans are moving forward. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful…
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EP 150 – Relentless Pursuit of Success with Ryan Lampers
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Ryan Lampers is a hunter that you just can’t help but look up to. His success in killing mature examples across a variety of species speaks for itself but more impressive than that is the quiet demeanour with which he holds himself. I think there is a lot more to learn from Ryan than just how to kill big animals. Ryan Lampers https://www.instagram.…
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EP 149 – Alaskan Bush Pilot and Entrepreneur Adam Grenda
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Ever since I stumbled across Adam on Instagram, I’ve wanted to have a conversation with him. He is truly a fascinating guy. Bush pilot, father to a schwack of kids, hilarious and an absolute killer in the mountains. This was a great conversation, and I am already looking forward to round 2. Adam Grenda https://www.instagram.com/grenda89/ Jay Nichol…
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EP 148 – Hunting and Outfitting with Cliff Gray
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EP 147 – Hunting and Outfitting with Cliff Gray Cliff is a very well-known outfitter who made a name for himself in The Flat Tops of Colorado and has now transitioned into a content creator with a thriving YouTube channel. Cliff is one of those guys with a very analytical mind and it was a pleasure to get into the details of his outfitting backgrou…
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EP 147 –Guided Archery Whitetail Hunt Wrap-Up: My Bow Blew Up and New Raffle is Live!
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Alright folks, I had the pleasure of hunting whitetails in Saskatchewan with my bow, and as usual, it was an eventful experience. I seem to be incapable of having a regular old boring hunt. I go over my thoughts on guided hunts, how my bow blew up in a ground blind, blood trailing a deer for almost a mile, the new raffle that just went live where y…
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EP 146 Trekking Pole Review 2023 – Argali Guide X vs. Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork
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After many requests, I figured it was time for a trekking pole head-to-head review. In this video, I compared the Argali Guide X against the Black Diamond Alpine Ero Cork. Both of these poles have some great features but they also have some stark differences worth discussing. Let me know in the comments section below which poles you’d like to see n…
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EP 145 - Sitka Ascent Pants vs. Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite – Field Tested Review
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Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of …
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EP 144 – Colorado Second Rifle Mule Deer Hunt Wrap-Up Q&A
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During my drive home from Colorado, I told the story of my successful hunt and also answered a bunch of questions off of IG. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_h…
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EP 143 - Sitka Ascent Pants vs. Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite – Field Tested Review
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Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of …
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After multiple requests, I decided it was time for a 65mm spotting scope review. 65mm spotting scopes are arguably the most versatile size of spotter available. They are big enough to reach out a fair distance while still being light enough for most people's backcountry kit. In this review, I looked at the Maven CS.1A, Swarovski ATS, Leica Televid,…
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EP 140 - Stone Glacier Cirque Lite vs. Sitka Ambient - Field Tested Review
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This review marks the second of four videos in my Sitka vs. Stone Glacier apparel series. Both the Sitka Ambient Hoody and the Stone Glacier Cirque Lite Jacket are great products that provide excellent dynamic insulation. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight …
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EP 139 – How To Take the Best Buck of Your Life with Robby Denning
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Robby Denning is an absolute legend in the hunting world for his tenacity and focus when it comes to hunting big, mature, mule deer bucks. On top of that, Robby is probably one of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet. His values are grounded in his faith and his family, and it shows in his character. We had a great conversation and he was ext…
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EP 138 - Sitka Core Lightweight vs. Stone Glacier Avro – Field Tested Review
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This review kicks off the first of four videos in my Sitka vs. Stone Glacier apparel series. Both the Sitka Core Lightweight Hoody and the Stone Glacier Avro Hoody are great products that try to solve the issues your next-to-skin top base layer needs to solve. However, while they both do a good job delivering solutions to those problems they do so …
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EP 137 – Archery Elk Hunt Wrap-Up Q&A
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Alright folks, I threw up a Q&A on IG during the drive home and got a ton of great questions about my successful archery elk hunt. I finally had some time to sit down and answer them all. I hope you enjoy! Apparel Raffle Details https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ UNBROKEN - Becoming A Consistent Archery Elk Hunter (2023 archery elk hunting film) http…
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EP 136 – How to Become a Consistently Successful Hunter (101 to 201) with Cody Rich
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When I first started hunting all I wanted was to be able to kill a decent animal occasionally. Now that I have been doing it for a while the real goal is consistent and reliable success. Cody has done a ton of work looking into how to transition from a 101 hunter into a 201 hunter. Another way to say this is he’s looked at how to develop systems so…
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EP 135 - 2023 Updates to My Backcountry Meal Prep System
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I figured it was time to upload a video sharing the updates I have made to my backcountry meal prep system for 2023. Nutrition and prep for the backcountry does not have to be complicated and I give example meal plans and share some simple hacks to increase the caloric density of your meals without unduly increasing the weight in your pack. 0:00 – …
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Most of my gear lists are focused on backcountry hunts so this one was a change of pace. This year for elk I am staying as mobile as possible and will be sleeping in the back of my truck most nights. I also had to bring bivy gear just in case. This results in two mini gear lists. This is exactly the style of hunting I bought my truck and quad for. …
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EP 133 – Student of The Elk Woods with John Barklow
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Typically I have John on to do deep dives on gear setup and discuss backcountry mission planning. This week, however, we went in hard on the elk talk. John is a very blue-collar elk hunter and sometimes I think those are the best guys to learn from. Tons of useful info in this week’s episode. John Barklow https://knowledgefromstorms.com/ https://ww…
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EP 132 – Instinctive Elk Calling with Joel Turner
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Joel has been a good friend ever since I took his Shot IQ controlled process online program 4-5 years ago. I have always been intrigued by Joel’s somewhat unconventional approach to elk calling and finally sat down with him to pick his brain about it. As a previous world champion caller and absolute killer in the elk woods, Jeol brought a ton of ex…
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EP 131 – Elk Hunting Strategies with Dirk Durham
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This week I got the chance to sit down with a guy I have admired for many years. Dirk Durham aka The Bigler has made a name for himself not only as a competitive elk caller but also as one hell of an elk hunter. We got into his upbringing as a hunter and then spent a lot of time on various tactics and specifically covered some useful techniques for…
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ep 139 Canadian Oilfield Worker Has Sighting
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ep 138 More Experiences Of the Unexplained
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ep 136 A CEO Gives Detailed Description Of Terror
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ep 135 More Come Forward Of Burned Beings From Mount Saint Helens
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EP 130 – Post-Hunt Gear Breakdown Archery Stone’s Sheep
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This week I go back over my gear list from my recent sheep hunt and get into all the details about what worked and didn’t work for me. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newslett…
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ep 132 A Pastor Writes In I Am A Believer Now
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ep 131 A Mother Teaches Her Children About Sasquatch
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