About this episode

Jay Nichol discusses controversial hunting topics, including E-Scouting, bear hunting, and announces the launch of Mindful Munitions.

We are back after a month and a half hiatus! In this solo Q&A episode, Jay tackles some of the most controversial and highly requested topics from the Mindful Hunter audience.First up, Jay breaks down the new arrow ballistics study and explains why 90% of hunters are wasting their time agonizing over FOC and vane configuration instead of just practicing under pressure. Then, he dives into a highly debated topic: why bear hunters need to stop avoiding sows if they actually care about predator control. We also cover the reality of E-Scouting (and why it might be a massive waste of your time if you aren't doing boots-on-the-ground validation), the exact paperwork you need to bring wild game meat across the US/Canada border, and why the Outdoor Vitals box-baffle down jacket failed the wash test. Finally, Jay drops a huge announcement about the official launch of Mindful Munitions and the final open spot for the 2027 Mexico Coues deer hunt. 🇲🇽 MEXICO COUES DEER: One spot left for a guided Coues deer hunt in Mexico in Jan/Feb 2027. All-inclusive, fully guided. Email jay@mindfulhunter.com to claim it. 🇨🇦 MINDFUL MUNITIONS: Launching next week! Rok Stocks, EXO packs, Wiser…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Nichol

Topics covered

• E-Scouting
• hunting
• bear hunting
• arrow ballistics
• predator control
• wild game meat
• hunting gear

Keywords

• E-Scouting
• bear hunting
• arrow ballistics
• predator control
• wild game meat
• Mindful Munitions
• Coues deer hunt

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mindful Munitions, Outdoor Vitals box-baffle down jacket, Rok Stocks, EXO packs, Wiser Precision, ASC, Full Frame Outdoors

Places: Mexico, Canada

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