Let's Go Guided

Shane Palmer of Saddle Axe Outfitters didn't just build a guiding operation in the Kootenays of British Columbia, he built a family one. Co-founded with his brother Jason in 2014, the outfit is now three generations deep, with Shane's kids guiding alongside their parents and the next generation already in the saddle.In this episode, Robbie sits down with Shane to talk elk, moose, mountain goats, black bear, and cat hunting with hounds across BC's backcountry, all accessed on horseback. Shane shares what it took to go from self-taught elk caller to full-time outfitter, the moment he knew guiding clients to their first elk was what he wanted to do, and what it actually takes to keep 250 kilometers of trail open every season before a single hunter shows up. He also opens up about hunting alongside his own kids and watching them grow into guides themselves.This one is about elk hunting, mountain hunting prep, and what family legacy looks like when it's built one season at a time.Let's Go Guided:Website + email signup: letsgoguided.comInstagram: @letsgoguided_Facebook: Let's Go GuidedSaddle Axe Outfitters:🌐 saddleaxeoutfitters.ca📸 @saddleaxeoutfittersPhotography credit: Courtesy of Saddle Axe Outfitters

Spencer Getty didn't grow up hunting. In his early 30s, working as a rock climbing and mountaineering guide in California, he decided he wanted to understand where his food came from and then hunting took over his life completely.In this episode, Robbie sits down with Spencer, owner of Primal Wilderness Outfitters, to talk black bear hunting in California's backcountry. Rugged public land, technical terrain, and hunts that demand patience, physical fitness, and real decision-making under pressure. Spencer talks through what it means to guide hunters the way he wished someone had guided him when he was starting out, why he believes mentorship is one of the most underdeveloped parts of the hunting industry.Let's Go Guided:Website + email signup: letsgoguided.comInstagram: @letsgoguided_Facebook: Let's Go GuidedPrimal Wilderness Outfitters:🌐 PrimalWildernessOutfitters.com📸 @primal_wildernessPhotography credit: Courtesy of Primal Wilderness Outfitters

Russ Giesbrecht didn't inherit the outfitting world, he walked into a government office at 18, flipped to the page with the farthest outfitter from home, and started making phone calls. That call led him to the Yukon, and he never left.In this episode, Robbie sits down with Russ, owner of Tombstone Outfitters, to talk about hunting in one of the most remote and logistically demanding territories in North America - the Tombstone Mountains of the Yukon. We're talking Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and grizzly bear in country where everything is earned and nothing comes easy. Russ breaks down what it actually takes to operate a wilderness outfit this far north, from hand-clearing airstrips one stick at a time, snowmobiling in 60 drums of supplies before the season opens, and spending 300 days a year in the area he calls home. If a Yukon wilderness hunt has ever been on your list, this conversation will tell you exactly what you're getting into.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JNozLsdAKgQLet's Go Guided:Website + email signup: letsgoguided.comInstagram: @letsgoguided_Facebook: Let's Go GuidedTombstone Outfitters:🌐 yukonhunting.ca📞 (867) 335-1509Photography credit: Courtesy of Tombstone Outfitters

Chance Marshall has been guiding hunters across Wyoming's public lands for 18 years, and his operation — Extreme Outfitters — isn't built like most. In this episode, Chance breaks down what makes Wyoming one of North America's most underrated big game destinations: world-class antelope populations, diverse elk and mule deer units, and a preference point system that rewards patience and strategy. Chance walks Robbie through how he matches hunters to the right unit based on physicality, goals, and timeline, not just point totals. He also shares the story of guiding a nearly 90-year-old client on what might have been his final hunt, a three-day antelope pursuit that came together on the last possible day. If you've been building points, thinking about a Western hunt, or just want to understand how a serious Wyoming outfitter operates, this is the episode to start with.Let's Go Guided:Website + email signup: www.letsgoguided.comInstagram: @letsgoguided_Facebook: Let's Go GuidedExtreme Outfitters:Website: http://www.extremeoutfittersusa.com/Instagram: @extremeoutfitterswyoPhotography credit: Courtesy of Extreme Outfitters.

A quick note: Robbie's audio has some distortion this episode due to a technical issue on our end. Vin's side is crystal clear — and honestly, his story is compelling enough that we weren't willing to wait. Apologies for the imperfection, and thanks for listening.Vin Elliott didn't grow up as a hunter. But one trip into the New Zealand backcountry with a group of mates — and a solo morning that stopped him in his tracks — changed the entire direction of his life.In this episode, Robbie sits down with Vin, owner of Frontier Guiding, to talk about that moment, what it ignited, and how it eventually led him to build a guiding operation dedicated to showing people what New Zealand really is — not just the hunting, but the country, the terrain, and the kind of experience that stays with you long after you're home.From a client who was told he'd never walk again completing a proper alpine hunt, to watching first-timers step into the Southern Alps and have their world quietly rearranged — Vin guides because he knows exactly what that feeling is worth.Photography Credit: Courtesy of Frontier Guiding.Website: https://www.frontierguiding.com/Instagram: @frontierguiding

Join us as Cody Sisco shares his journey from hunting with family in Colorado to becoming a guiding outfitter. Discover insights on elk hunting strategies, gear recommendations, and the importance of resilience in the backcountry.Resilient OutfittersCody Sisco - Ph: 417-942-7455Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/resilientoutfitters/CreditsThumbnail Photography: Resilient Outfitters

In this episode of the Let's Go Guided podcast, Robbie Clunes interviews Jay Nichol from Mindful Hunter Outfitting. Jay shares his journey from a late onset hunter to a successful outfitter, discussing the transformative power of backcountry hunting and the importance of guiding. He emphasizes the unique experiences offered in British Columbia and the mindset needed for successful hunting. Jay also reflects on the evolution of guided hunts and his vision for the future of Mindful Hunter Outfitting, aiming to provide meaningful experiences for clients.Mindful Hunter Outfittingjay@mindfulhunter.comCreditsThumbnail Photography: Mindful Hunter Outfitting