Thanks for checking out the Eatwild podcast! On this podcast we explore learning to hunt and gather wild food. We will take you on some adventures, and share knowledge from elders, mentors, and experienced hunters and gatherers. We will hang out with some new hunters and wild food enthusiasts that will share stories of their successes and challenges of learning to eat wild. So stick around, and we‘ll talk about harvesting wild food, how to take care of it , and ideas for sharing gourmet wild meals with your friends and family.
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Thanks for checking out the Eatwild podcast! On this podcast we explore learning to hunt and gather wild food. We will take you on some adventures, and share knowledge from elders, mentors, and experienced hunters and gatherers. We will hang out with some new hunters and wild food enthusiasts that will share stories of their successes and challenges of learning to eat wild. So stick around, and we‘ll talk about harvesting wild food, how to take care of it , and ideas for sharing gourmet wild meals with your friends and family.
EatWild 85 - Growing Up a Sheep Hunter - with Mya Blackburn
EatWild Podcast
1 hour 19 minutes 52 seconds
1 year ago
EatWild 85 - Growing Up a Sheep Hunter - with Mya Blackburn
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.03:01Passion for Hunting and Working with Kids05:08Identity as a Hunter06:01Reactions to Being a Hunter07:16Hunting Community and Friends08:51Sharing Hunting Knowledge10:20Growing Up with a Sheep Hunting Father11:10Lessons Learned from Hunting15:08Life Lessons from Hunting19:08Favorite Species to Hunt20:00Lessons from Duck Hunting24:25Father's Sheep Hunting Background26:59Preparing for First Sheep Hunt33:31First Sheep Hunt Experience36:28Missed Shot and Second Chance
EatWild Podcast
Thanks for checking out the Eatwild podcast! On this podcast we explore learning to hunt and gather wild food. We will take you on some adventures, and share knowledge from elders, mentors, and experienced hunters and gatherers. We will hang out with some new hunters and wild food enthusiasts that will share stories of their successes and challenges of learning to eat wild. So stick around, and we‘ll talk about harvesting wild food, how to take care of it , and ideas for sharing gourmet wild meals with your friends and family.
