Mike and Kelly are back for a spring catch-up, covering everything from fly fishing tactics and gearing up for their annual yurt trip to bear hunting plans, half marathon training, and the excitement of preparing for another hunting season. They also dive into the world of bird dogs, discussing the possibility of adding a Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla to the family, what makes a great hunting companion, and why proper training matters.

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.

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

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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.

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 wildsheepfoundation.org

The Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo takes place February 26 to 28 in Penticton, BC. To secure tickets, visit wildsheepsociety.com.

If you need a blade for the backcountry or a new chef's knife for your kitchen, check out our friends at North Arm Knives.