#49 - Guiding the Frank Church with Travis Bullock of Mile High Outfitters

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Kurt Malenchak @bushedproductions of Munroe Lake Lodge @munroelakelodge, an outfitter in Manitoba Canada.  They discuss Kurt’s start in guiding, caribou hunting, moose hunting, trophy fishing and so much more! Instagram:@theguidesessions @bushedproductions @munroelakelodgeFacebook:The Guide Sessions, Munroe Lake LodgeWebsite:www.theguidesessions.comwww.munroelakelodge.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Travis Bullock of Mile High Outfitters @mile_high_outfitters, an outfitter in Challis Idaho.  They discuss Travis’s 40 years of guiding experience, horses in the back country, mountain lion hunting, elk stories and so much more! Instagram:@theguidesessions @mile_high_outfittersFacebook:The Guide Sessions, Mile High OutfittersWebsite:www.theguidesessions.comwww.milehighoutfitters.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Adam Korman of Journey on the Fly @journey_onthe_fly, a fly fishing guide in western/central Pennsylvania.  They discuss Adam’s journey into becoming a guide, fishing mindset, fly selection, a few fish stories and so much more! Instagram: @theguidesessions @journey_onthe_fly Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Journey on the Fly Guide Service Website: www.theguidesessions.com www.journeyonthefly.fish

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with returning guest Jordan Liske of True North Trophy Outfitters @_jordanliske @theguideside, an outfitter in Manitoba Canada.  They discuss Jordan’s heroing adventures in the back country, hunting whitetails in the bush, surviving the cold and so much more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @_jordanliske @theguideside Facebook: The Guide Sessions, True North Trophy Adventures, The Guide Side Website: www.theguidesessions.com www.truenorthtrophyadventures.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast Jim Aiken @theguidesessions sits down with Jerrod McGill of JM Outdoor Ops @jmoutdoorops, an outfitter in Southern Illinois.  They discuss what it takes to start an outfitting business, trail cameras, stand setups, all things whitetail, turkeys and much so more!  Instagram: @theguidesessions @jmoutdoorops Facebook: The Guide Sessions, JM Outdoor Ops Website: www.theguidesessions.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by his buddy Jesse Scholl @scholl.jesse. The two of them recap their adventure to South Africa.  They discuss what went bad, what went well, crazy stalks, missed opportunities, the plan to return and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Instagram: @theguidesessions @scholl.jesse Facebook: The Guide Sessions Website: www.theguidesessions.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Matt Babson with @whitetail_dreams_outfitters in Ohio. Matt is a native North Caroliner who had a dream to start an Outfitting business for whitetails. Through some trials and tribulations he made it happen. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of starting an outfitting business, deer leases, what it takes to setup for hunters and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Instagram: @theguidesessions @whitetail_dreams_outfitters  Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Whitetail Dreams Outfitters Website: www.theguidesessions.com www.whitetaildreamsoutfitters.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Ryan DeMerchant @outfitterryan with @quad.b.adventures in New Brunswick, Canada. Ryan is a life long hunter who has followed his calling to be an outfitter.  In this episode we discuss bear baiting, moose tactics, chasing waterfowl and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Instagram: @theguidesessions @outfitterryan @quad.b.adventures Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Ryan DeMerchant,  Quad B Adventures Website: www.theguidesessions.com www.quad-b-adventures.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Jordan Budd @jordan.budd with @runningwaterhunting in Nebraska. Jordan is a life long hunter who has chased her passion of taking people hunting.  In this episode we discuss trail cams, growing up hunting, booking hunts through Craiglists, filming hunts, replacing your legs with glass and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Running multiple trail cams Guiding in high school Mountain hunts Cameras Setting expectations Discounting from the world Managing a herd Staying warm Tripod systems Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @jordan.budd @runningwaterhunting Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Jordan Piper-Budd, Running Water Hunting Website: www.theguidesessions.com www.runningwaterhunting.com

On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by Draya Grangroth @whats_your_wild with @uppercanyonoutfitters in Montana. Draya is a multi-talented guide who also designs clothes @ridgepatrol and most recently, a published author. She has overcome a difficult childhood by finding herself in the wilds. Draya has taken her life skills of living off of the land and passion for hunting to pursue numerous adventures that have eventually led her to becoming a hunting guide.  In this episode we discuss pursuing your passion, overcoming trauma, elk calling strategies, not dwelling on the past and much more! Streaming on @carbontvmedia Topics: Grizzlies Learning on your own Public vs Private Learning new areas Use glass vs your feet 10 second hold Elk calling scenarios Overcoming childhood trauma  Being comfortable in the field Packs worth wearing Resources: Instagram: @theguidesessions @whats_your_wild @ridgepatrol @uppercanyonoutfitters Facebook: The Guide Sessions, Draya Grangroth, Ridge Patrol, Upper Canyon Outfitters Website: www.theguidesessions.com