It's been a long time since we've recorded!Better late than never, here is a fantastic episode where John and Mike sit down with Alex Sheriff. Alex shares all the wonderful details of his recent trip to Tajikistan to hunt Ibex.We hope you en

Episode 66 2021 Season Game Plan

Dec 8th, 2021 51m 17s

It's been a while listeners, Mike and John recorded this episode a while back but we still wanted to post it.Thank you for the continued support. Stay safe and shoot straight!Highlander Hunting Crew

Episode 65 Going Unleaded for Bears

Jun 9th, 2021 1h 12m

June in Alberta, the morels are out and it's time to put in for your hunting draws. Mike and John discuss options for the coming season and chat about the plan to hunt new country. The Covid Crowds are pushing them into a new area. Another t

Episode 64 Hunt the Front: Double Down

Feb 10th, 2021 45m 2s

This episode of Hunting the Front, the Highlander crew chat about good old fashioned ranchland Whitetail hunting. How whitetails can hide in plain sight, how to get access, and other tidbits of insight for private land hunting.We hope you enj

Episode 63 New Series - Hunt the Front

Jan 1st, 2021 1h

Welcome Back!Hunt the Front, a series highlighting big game hunting on private lands of Alberta.We have spent a lot of time discussing backcountry hunting on public land, which we love to do. But we also hunt farmland. Some of the most produ

Episode 62 Abnormal Elk Season of 2020

Dec 10th, 2020 1h 5m

At long last the guys have managed to carve out some time to record a new episode.Mike and John sit down in the Highland Arms HQ and recap what turned out to be an unusual, but successful hunting season.We hope you enjoy this fresh episod

Episode 61 Marco Polo Bucket List Hunt

Aug 27th, 2020 1h 23m

In this episode we sat down with Alex Sheriff to talk about his 2019 Kyrgyzstan sheep hunt. Alex is very much an authority on wild sheep.He explained to us just how tough and expert the guides were, as well as how hospitable and proud the Kyr

Episode 60 Mother of All Rabbit Holes 2020

Aug 7th, 2020 2h 1m

The Boys are Back!The rantings of mad men....This one goes all over the map. It may offend some and anger others. The gun ban, racism, the Alberta draw system, beer, the effect of local podcasts on the ability of podcasters to draw their u

Episode 59 Calgary Boat and Outdoor Show 2020

Feb 24th, 2020 42m 10s

Welcome back podcast listeners, this episode was recorded live at this year's Boat and Outdoor show here in Calgary. John and Mike sit down at the Cabela's booth with fellow Pro Staff Bree Mason.Sitting down with a female hunter was an awesom

Episode 58 Primitive Weapons Elk Hunt in -30

Jan 20th, 2020 1h 9m

WMU 212 is known for a few things, acreages, ranches, and very large elk herds. The herds are well over the province's population objective and so they offer plenty of opportunity to hunters.Mike and John sit down and discuss Mike's antlerles

PSA - Law Abiding Gun Owners and You

Dec 3rd, 2019 1m 25s

Rep your community! We are launching a graphic T-shirt in support of law-abiding gun owners, and if you listen, you'll understand why. Also, support an organization that mentors youth - Big Brothers and Big Sisters!The Highlander Hunting Crew

Episode 57 Crushing Hills and Reaching Goals

Nov 22nd, 2019 1h 18m

Join us for our latest episode where Mike and John interview one of our listeners Jordan Pack.Just a few short years ago, Jordan and his wife Alaina, didn't hunt, and neither owned a firearm.With glasses full of peaty single malt, we chatted

Episode 56 Feeding Bear Meat to Strangers and Other Worthwhile Endeavours

Nov 4th, 2019 1h

Welcome to this week's episode with John and Mike. Here are some of the topics covered, overcoming the bear meat taboo, rifle elk hunting, 212 primitive weapon elk tags, the finer points of reloading and using the Saterly test to optimize rifl

Episode 55 September Archery Elk Season Opener

Sep 30th, 2019 1h 18m

The boys are back! Lots of preparation for the 2019 season. Mike and John sit down to chat about a recent archery elk hunt, breaking down the land, opportunities, tactics, stories and of course gear! The guys have hosted some seminars at Cabel

Public Land Scouting Seminar

Aug 15th, 2019 10m 32s

Things have been busy this summer, but Mike and John found some time to sit down to record a mini-sode about their upcoming scouting seminars at Cabela's Calgary. Mike and John's scouting seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 20 from 6-8 pm.

Episode 54 Highland Challenge 2019 Recap

Jun 25th, 2019 1h 10m

Join Mike and John for a detailed recap of the first annual Highland Challege. The guys discuss the group, the ground and the gear! Keep listening to hear what each of the participants high's and low's of the trip were and what they would like

Episode 53 BS'ing in the Basement

May 26th, 2019 1h 10m

Recorded earlier in May, this episode features Mike and John bs'ing in the basement. We chat about new gear and some of our upcoming adventures.

Episode 52 Preparation, Perserverance and Other Strategies to Outwit the Night Ranger

May 15th, 2019 1h 23m

For this episode we chat with Cody Gross. Cody is a guy who grew up playing alot of hockey. This made some of the other hunting seasons out of reach, but in May he had some free time. He's an experienced black bear hunter from Manitoba and h

Episode 51 Ultralite Backpacker's Tips and Tricks

May 3rd, 2019 1h 27m

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the president of the Great Divide Trail Association and talked about the mechanics of ultralight backpacking. Dave Hockey has several years experience on some of the most popular through hike routes in

Episode #50 Milestones and Memoirs

Mar 24th, 2019 1h 30m

For our 50th episode, we answer listener questions. Things like being territorial with your hunting spots, effective use of spotting scopes, the political scene here in Alberta and how it affects hunters.We read some emails from listeners, on

Episode 49 Curls, Chukars and Cartridges

Mar 10th, 2019 1h 17m

If any seasoned or new hunters are considering hunting the mountains this year, this episode is a must listen. Our guest and friend Alex shares with us his decades of mountain hunting experience, not only in North America, but all over the wor

Episode 48 Frostbite and Fur - Coyote Hunting

Feb 25th, 2019 55m 43s

To break the winter monotony, the boys have been out predator hunting, and think you should do the same.They discuss the whys, tell you about coyote facts, current management practices, what gear you need, teach you about best practice, and wa

Episode 47 What's In Our Bag Now

Feb 4th, 2019 1h 31m

John and Mike discuss what's in their backpacks, and what makes a good backpack. They discuss the needed essentials they believe in, and how their gear lists have evolved from years hunting on foot in the backcountry. They discuss the importa

Episode 46 Hunting the Unkown - Saddle Hills Elk Hunt

Jan 21st, 2019 1h 1m

On this episode fellow hunting partner Dave joins John and Mike to discuss the 2018 Saddle Hills hunt. We talk about what went well this season, and what we could have done better. We offer some advice on what to do when going into an area co

Episode 45 Get Home Alive!

Jan 4th, 2019 1h 51m

Keeping yourself alive in the backcountry. This episode we discuss the risks that go along with travelling in the backcountry. We talk about the most common accidents that occur while hunting and some tips on making you safer. Mike does a fi