The Mindful Hunter Podcast
de Jay Nichol
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EP 334 – Dimitri & Jay: Hunting Season Updates and Q&A
EP 334 – Dimitri & Jay: Hunting Season Updates and Q&A
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A deep dive into a mindful perspective on the discipline of hunting.
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- EP 334 – Dimitri & Jay: Hunting Season Updates and Q&A · 1 h 23 min · Épisode 341🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 333 - Hornady 4DOF vs. Applied Ballistics: Which One Is Actually Better? · 18 min · Épisode 340🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 332 - Can a Down Quilt Save Your Life? Extreme Cold Wet Weather Test (Outdoor Vitals 15f Stormloft Review) · 17 min · Épisode 339🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 331 – The Truth About BC Elk Hunting, Injury, and Falling Back in Love With the Process with Kevin Toye · 1 h 19 min · Épisode 338🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 330 – A Velvet Mule Deer Buck, a Giant Cinnamon River Bear & Why You Can’t Hack Hunt Prep from Home · 50 min · Épisode 337🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 329 – Why Kifaru’s Meat Shelf Sucks & I Don’t Shoot ELDM Anymore: Q&A · 1 h 3 min · Épisode 336🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 328 - Canning, Sausage & Smoking: The Ultimate Wild Game Processing Guide · 29 min · Épisode 335🎁 WIN A KOWA 88 SPOTTING SCOPE: Mindful Munitions is officially open. Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry or Mindful Munitions earns one entry to win a Kowa 88 spotting…
- EP 327 – Are You Wasting Your Time E-Scouting? The Truth About Hunting Sows & More: Solocast Q&A · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 334We are back after a month and a half hiatus! In this solo Q&A episode, Jay tackles some of the most controversial and highly requested topics from the Mindful Hunter…
- EP 326 - The Truth About Training for Mountain Hunting · 34 min · Épisode 333DOWNLOAD THE FREE 4-MONTH TRAINING PLAN PDF: 👉 https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools 🎁 THE ULTIMATE GUIDED HUNT GIVEAWAY: Every $5 spent at Forged in the Backcountry (including the…
- EP 325 – 25 Creedmoor, Negative Comb Stocks & The Future of Precision Hunting Rifles with Jaden from West Elk Precision · 1 h 34 min · Épisode 332This week Jay sits down with Jaden from West Elk Precision to nerd out on all things custom rifles, precision shooting, and long-range hunting. Jaden shares his journey from a…
- EP 324 - Outdoor Vitals Hybrid Pursuit Fleece vs. Sitka Ambient: Field Tested Review · 13 min · Épisode 331There is only two weeks left in The Ultimate Custom Guided Hunt giveaway from Forged In The Backcountry. Head on over to https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ and for every $5 you…
- EP 323 – The Brutal Reality of Hunter Marksmanship These Days: Bear Guiding Season Wrap-Up with Jay & Dimitri · 1 h 35 min · Épisode 330After seven straight weeks of guiding spring black bears in British Columbia, Jay sits down with Mindful Hunter Outfitting guide Dimitri to wrap up the season. It was a grind of…
- EP 322 - Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine vs. Stone Glacier Grumman: Field Tested Review · 11 min · Épisode 329The Outdoor Vitals Vantage Puffy Jacket steps into the ring against the well-established Stone Glacier Grumman. In this in-depth review, I compare warmth, weight, durability, and…
- EP 321 – Is Private Equity Ruining Hunting Brands? Plus: The Truth About Long-Range Hunting with Zack Boughton · 1 h 23 min · Épisode 328Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Zach from Montana Wild — a guy who has been a fixture in hunting media for over a decade and…
- EP 320 - The Truth About Outdoor Vitals Altura Pants (After 40 Days In The Field) · 18 min · Épisode 327Are the Outdoor Vitals Altura Pants the ultimate lightweight hunting pants — or do they fall short in critical areas? After 40+ days of hunting and guiding in a range of…
- EP 319 – Bo’s First Black Bear & Launching Guided Coues Deer Hunts in Mexico at Mindful Hunter Outfitting South · 1 h 5 min · Épisode 326Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay is in the basement with returning guest Bo Campbell, fresh off his first-ever bear hunt in British Columbia with…
- EP 318 - Updated Hunting Gear List for 2026 | Field-Tested Choices · 29 min · Épisode 325This is my updated base gear list heading into the 2026 hunting season. In this video, I go through everything I’m running—packs, shelters, optics, insulation, boots, rifles…
- EP 317 - 6 Supplements To Improve Performance & Recovery For Hunters · 25 min · Épisode 324🎯 This is your no-BS guide to supplements that actually improve performance, recovery, and focus for serious hunters. Whether you’re training hard in the offseason or heading…
- EP 316 - A Rugged Mountain Boot With One Surprising Ability · 15 min · Épisode 323Are the Meindl Glockner GTX boots the perfect choice for alpine hunters — or just too much boot for most terrain? After 100+ days in the field, I put these boots through their…
- EP 315 - Hunting Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Important Lessons Learned My First Year of Outfitting · 22 min · Épisode 322In this video, I break down the most important lessons I learned during my first full year as an outfitter across Alberta and British Columbia. From scaling my business to…
- EP 314 - North Arm Lynx: The Most Intuitive Knife I’ve Ever Used · 8 min · Épisode 321After testing half a dozen knives this season, the North Arm Knives Lynx rose to the top. With its wide sweeping belly, full-size G10 handle, and tough Magnacut blade, this fixed…
- EP 313 - Wiser Ridge Warden – Finally a Tripod Head That Can Do Both · 13 min · Épisode 320Is this the ultimate tripod head for hunters? The Wiser Precision Ridge Warden might be the most practical hybrid tripod head on the market — lightweight, strong, and uniquely…
- I Spent a Year Designing a Better Hunting Sock and I am Launching.a Huge Giveaway to Celebrate! · 34 min · Épisode 319Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay gives a raw update from the middle of a wild spring bear guiding season — six bears down, two clients still in…
- EP 311 - Kimbo Camper 3-Month Field Review | Is It Worth It for Hunters? · 31 min · Épisode 318Final clearance sale of all lifestyle apparel at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ ovber 50% off! Last 2 weeks any of these items will be available. After spending three months…
- EP 310 – Are You Wasting Time Worrying About Extreme Spread? & The Biggest Mistake New Hunters Make: Solocast Q&A · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 317Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay wraps up the massive backlog of listener questions from our recent Q&A, covering everything from backcountry bear…
- EP 309 - PEAX vs Fenix: One Headlamp Wins by a Landslide · 20 min · Épisode 316Is the Fenix HM62-T the new king of backcountry headlamps? In this in-depth review, I compare two of the most popular headlamps for hunters and mountain athletes — the Fenix…
- EP 308 – Let’s Go Guided! – A Brand-New Podcast Showcasing Outfitters and Their Stories with Robbie & Lindsay Clunes · 57 min · Épisode 315Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Robbie and Lindsay Clunes, the husband-and-wife team behind the new platform Let's Go Guided. We…
- EP 307 - How to Hunt in Freezing Weather Without Freezing Your Ass Off · 15 min · Épisode 314If you’ve ever frozen your ass off while glassing, hiking, or sitting in a stand — this video is for you. I break down 10 real-world tactics that will help you stay warm while…
- EP 306 – Is the 7mm Backcountry a Joke? Why I Don’t Use Ice In My Coolers And More: Solo Q&A Episode · 1 h 9 min · Épisode 313Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this solo Q&A episode, I dive into a massive backlog of listener questions, covering everything from controversial gear opinions to…
- EP 305 - Tikka 6.5 PRC Build Version 01 · 23 min · Épisode 312In this video, I walk you through my complete Tikka T3x rifle build — designed not for the range or for show, but for real-world lethality and reliability in the field. Chambered…
- EP 304 – Glassing Tactics, Gear Choice Advice and How To Scout for Big Mule Deer with Dioni Amuchastegui · 1 h 6 min · Épisode 311Are you struggling to find animals on your big mountain hunts? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of hunting optics and gear, breaking down the exact strategies you…
- EP 303 - 5 Secrets to Succeed in the Outdoor Industry (That No One Talks About) · 26 min · Épisode 310How do you actually build a career around your passion—without selling out or chasing clicks? In this video, I break down the 5 principles that helped me go from business…
- EP 302 - Australian Sambar Deer Hunting & Advanced Reloading Techniques with Brady Miller · 1 h 29 min · Épisode 309Join us for an epic adventure in Episode 302 as we dive deep into the rugged mountains of Australia in pursuit of the elusive Sambar deer. Our guest, an experienced hunter and…
- EP 301 – Building Grit: Parenting, Archery, and the Pursuit of Excellence with Kevin Toye of Hunt Source · 1 h 7 min · Épisode 308In this episode of the Mindful Hunter podcast, we sit down with Kevin Toy from Hunt Source to dive deep into the realities of hunting, parenting, and building a meaningful…
- EP 300 - Sig Kilo8K vs Revic BR4 Review – The Truth After 6 Months Hunting · 33 min · Épisode 307In this in-depth, no-BS comparison, I break down two of the most powerful ballistic rangefinders on the market: the SIG KILO8K-ABS and the Revic BR4. After 6 months of field use…
- EP 299 – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly About Mexico Coues Deer Hunting with Bo Campbell · 1 h 50 min · Épisode 306I finally had a chance to sit down with my buddy Bo and do a debrief of our Mexican Coues hunting adventure. Bo Campbell https://www.instagram.com/boscottcampbell/ Jay Nichol…
- EP 298 - Benchmade Raghorn Review: Exceptional Build Quality, But One Major Flaw · 12 min · Épisode 305After breaking down 11 animals this year, including two bears and a deer, I’ve spent serious time with the Benchmade Raghorn in the field. In this no-nonsense review, I’ll walk…
- EP 297 – The Truth About Guided Hunts, Tag Systems, and What Actually Helps You Kill Animals with Jake Downs · 1 h 43 min · Épisode 304In this episode of the Mindful Hunter Podcast, I sit down with a good friend who spends just as many days in the field as I do. What starts as a conversation about hunting…
- EP 296 - Don’t Buy the Wrong Sig Zulu 6 Binoculars: HDX vs. HDX Pro Buyer's Guide · 20 min · Épisode 303The #1 question I get after reviewing both the HDX and HDX Pro versions of the Sig Sauer Zulu 6 binoculars is:“Which pair should I actually buy?”In this video, I break down all 7…
- EP 295 – A True Killer Who Chose To Stay Behind The Camera: Sam Averett · 1 h 10 min · Épisode 302In this episode of the Mindful Hunter Podcast, I sit down with outdoor photographer Sam Averett to talk about hunting, storytelling, and the strange intersection between the two…
- EP 294 - MSR Pocket Rocket vs MSR WindBurner | Ultralight vs Efficiency – Which Stove Wins? · 14 min · Épisode 301Is an ultralight backpacking stove really lighter when you factor in the extra fuel it burns? In this video, I put the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 head-to-head against the MSR WindBurner…
- EP 293 – The Importance of Storytelling in Modern Hunting with Robby Denning · 1 h 8 min · Épisode 300In this episode, I sit down with Robby Denning for a raw and honest conversation about storytelling, hunting, and what really matters. We dive deep into how hunting stories…
- EP 292 - Best Budget Hunting Gear? King’s Camo Elevation Hoodie & Ridge Pant Review · 21 min · Épisode 299Is King’s Camo the best bang for your buck in hunting apparel right now? In this video, I put the Elevation Quarter Zip Hoodie and Ridge Pants through real backcountry…
- EP 291 – Haters, Hangar Houses & 70-Inch Bulls | Adam Grenda Unfiltered · 1 h 22 min · Épisode 298Adam Grenda is known for killing giant moose and flying Super Cubs into wild places — but that’s only half the story. In this episode, we go deep. We talk about: Calling in a…
- EP 290 - MTN Gear Mountain Stick 4.1 Review | The Reason I No Longer Use Trekking Poles · 18 min · Épisode 297I've got three spots left open for spring black bear hunts in BC and two spots left for archery mule deer in Alberta. For any outfitting info, email me [email protected] I…
- EP 289 - GoHunt Apparel Review Update | After a Season Guiding Black Bear Hunts in BC · 13 min · Épisode 296Four months ago, I gave my first impressions of the new GoHunt apparel lineup. Now, after a full season of guiding black bear hunts in British Columbia, attending a shooting…
- EP 288 - Ollin vs. Kapture Digiscoping Adapter Review – Which One Actually Works Best in the Field? · 25 min · Épisode 295Looking for the best digiscoping adapter for your spotting scope? In this video, I put the Kapture Digiscoping Adapter head-to-head against the industry leader, the Ollin…
- EP 287 - 2025 Durston X-Mid Tent Review – Brutally Honest Field Test in Harsh Conditions · 20 min · Épisode 294In this in-depth review of the 2025 Durston X-Mid 2 Solid, I take this ultralight trekking pole shelter into true mountain hunting terrain to find out whether it can handle…
- EP 286 - Thermarest NeoAir Xlite NXT vs. Big Agnes Zoom UL – Best Ultralight Sleeping Pad For Big Guys · 17 min · Épisode 293Are you a bigger guy looking for the best ultralight sleeping pad that won’t bottom out on rocky ground or cold nights? In this in-depth comparison, I put the Thermarest NeoAir…
- EP 285 - The Truth About the New Sig Sauer Oscar 6 HDX Pro | Image Stabilizing Spotting Scope Review · 23 min · Épisode 292Is the Sig Sauer Oscar 6 HDX Pro worth the hype? In this no-nonsense review, I take a deep dive into Sig’s latest image-stabilized spotting scope and stack it up against the…
