I am joined by sheep hunter Mya Blackburn. Mya shares her passion for hunting and the experience of growing up in a hunting family. Mya takes us on a hunting adventure that is a wild tale in the mountains with an incredible outcome. It was a ton of fun to connect with Mya, so enjoy!
If you want to learn more about how to hunt me and the EatWild team, join us for a workshop or course. We have recently released a series of online hunting courses for you to deepen your knowledge and hone your strategies for the hunt. For example, you can learn to still hunt, with over three hours of videos, strategies, and storytelling that will help you build your skills to be a better hunter. EatWild Still Hunting Techniques.
The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. The app is an essential tool to make you more comfortable in the woods. The mapping layers, navigation tools and hunting regulations are all packed into the app to give you the info you need on your next adventure.
This episode is supported by BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BCBHA). The BCBHA is a young conservation organization dedicated to protecting wild places and critters that live in these wild places. Come out to a local event and get to know the BCBHA community.
As always, this podcast is brought to you by Seek Outside. They make unique ultralight tents and packs for your next adventure. Use the discount code EATWILD on your next purchase.
We also get support from our friends at West Coast Kitchen Canada. So stock up for the adventure season and use the discount code EATWILD.
You can stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on the purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire.
Podcast Summary:
Maya Blackburn, an experienced hunter since childhood, shares her passion for hunting and working with kids. She discusses the challenges of being a female hunter and the importance of sharing hunting knowledge. Maya also talks about growing up with a sheep hunting father and the life lessons she has learned from hunting. She reveals her favorite species to hunt and the lessons she has taken away from duck hunting. Maya recounts her first sheep hunting experience and the excitement and challenges she faced.
03:01
Passion for Hunting and Working with Kids
05:08
Identity as a Hunter
06:01
Reactions to Being a Hunter
07:16
Hunting Community and Friends
08:51
Sharing Hunting Knowledge
10:20
Growing Up with a Sheep Hunting Father
11:10
Lessons Learned from Hunting
15:08
Life Lessons from Hunting
19:08
Favorite Species to Hunt
20:00
Lessons from Duck Hunting
24:25
Father's Sheep Hunting Background
26:59
Preparing for First Sheep Hunt
33:31
First Sheep Hunt Experience
36:28
Missed Shot and Second Chance
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EatWild 66 - First Buck Stories with Miki and Ashley
EatWild 65 - The Ethics of Killing Your Food - With Jeff Senger of From the Wild
EatWild 64 - Treaty Rights, Reconciliation, and Wildlife Allocation - Implications of the Yahey vs. BC ruling
EatWild 63 - Adam Foss - Adventure Hunt Planning
EatWild 62 - Joe Eppele - Big Bulls, Bows and Fire Cooking
EatWild 61 - Jay‘s Bull Elk Story - An Elk Hunt and Packraft Adventure
EatWild 60 - Coastal Blacktail Hunting with Chris Pryn
EatWild 59 - The Ramtastic Adventure Part 3 - Getting the meat home
EatWild 58 - The Ramtastic Adventure Part 2 - Stalking sheep
EatWild 57 - The Ramtastic Adventure Part 1 - A sheep hunting story
EatWild 56 - Illegal Sheep Harvest -Why are we making mistakes?
EatWild 55 - Elk Management with Mike Bridger - Wildlife biologist series
EatWild 54 - Caribou Management with Biologist Conrad Thiessen
EatWild 53 - Getting into Sheep Shape
EatWild 52 - Ultra-lite tents and packs with Kevin Timm of Seek Outside
EatWild 51 - Hunters of Color - Inclusivity in Hunting with Jimmy Flatt
EatWild 50 - Spring Foraging for Wild Edibles with Jody Peck
49 - Huntin' Fishin' and Scoring Goals - Brendan Morrison
EatWild 48 - Smartphone Navigation & the iHunter App with Mark Stenroos
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