Real stories. Wild places. Lessons learned.
Join Mike, Kelly, and Garrett as they navigate the ups and downs of hunting in British Columbia. It's not about trophies—it's about growth, conservation, and a genuine connection to the land.
Rookie Hunter
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4.9(480 reviews)
206 episodes
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Real stories. Wild places. Lessons learned. Join Mike, Kelly, and Garrett as they navigate the ups and downs of hunting in British Columbia. It's not about trophies—it's about growth, conservation, and a genuine connection to the land.
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Publishing Since
3/1/2016
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Recent Episodes
March 3, 2026
201: 2025 Turkey Season Reflections with Ben O'Brien & Sam Soholt
<p>In this speical episode, Mike guest hosts the 2025 season finale of Roost with Ben O'Brien and Sam Soholt. Recorded at the end of the 2025 turkey season, they recap the Western Turkey Tour from early highs to late season frustration, and reflect on why turkey hunting is as mentally demanding as it is addictive. The conversation covers family, filming hunts, road life, go fast setups, missed opportunities, hard earned birds, and why the struggle is part of what keeps them coming back every spring.</p> <p>We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to <a href= "https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/"><span class= "s1">wildsheepfoundation.org</span></a></p> <p data-start="783" data-end="904" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you need a blade for the backcountry or a new chef's knife for your kitchen, check out our friends at <a href="https://northarmknives.com/">North Arm Knives</a>.</p>
February 19, 2026
200: Shane Mahoney
<p>Shane Mahoney returns for our 200th episode to reflect on a life shaped by Newfoundland's wild places, a career spent living alongside big game in remote country, and why those experiences can be hard to translate back home. Shane also shares major updates from the Wild Harvest Initiative, including new regions of expansion and what the latest data suggests about the scale and social value of wild food in North America.</p> <p>We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to <a href= "https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/"><span class= "s1">wildsheepfoundation.org</span></a></p> <p data-start="634" data-end="781">The Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo takes place February 26 to 28 in Penticton, BC. To secure tickets, visit <a href= "https://wildsheepsociety.com/">wildsheepsociety.com</a>.</p> <p data-start="783" data-end="904" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you need a blade for the backcountry or a new chef's knife for your kitchen, check out our friends at <a href="https://northarmknives.com/">North Arm Knives</a>.</p>
February 17, 2026
199: Ten Years & 200 Episodes of Rookie Hunter
<p>In this follow up episode, Mike sits down with Kelly to reflect on almost a decade of Rookie Hunter, what has stayed the same, what has changed, and why the community around hunting and conservation has meant so much along the way.</p> <p>We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the <1 Club, head over to <a href= "https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/"><span class= "s1">wildsheepfoundation.org</span></a></p> <p data-start="634" data-end="781">The Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo takes place February 26 to 28 in Penticton, BC. To secure tickets, visit <a href= "https://wildsheepsociety.com/">wildsheepsociety.com</a>.</p> <p data-start="783" data-end="904" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you need a blade for the backcountry or a new chef's knife for your kitchen, check out our friends at <a href="https://northarmknives.com/">North Arm Knives</a>.</p>
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