EP 434: Mark Nichols, Sheep Hunt, Missing Finger, and other Crazy Adventures

In this episode, I catch up with Mark Nichols who has turned into a bit of a mentor all through the podcast. I love these conversations as I could sit and listen to stories and life advice from guys like Mark all night. Mark, who might be the best storyteller I have ever had on the podcast, was on this past summer to talk about old school guns and the history from some of his collection. This time we catch up on his crazy year. To be exact the last time we chatted Mark had ten fingers, this time not so many. Mark also drew a very coveted sheep tag that turned into quite the adventure as most of Marks trips do. Once we got Mark on a roll we got some great stories about crazy mountain goat hunts to French-Canadian guides chasing caribou. After the stories, Mark shares some sound wisdom as we talk about advice, direction, regrets, and opportunities. I hope you all enjoy this conversation with Mark Nichols and Ty Leary. Show Notes:  Intro – 0:04:11 Mark’s Sheep Hunt & Fishing Stories – 0:11:03 It’s the Challenge Not Just the Trophy – 0:37:42 Screaming Bulls & Ram Down – 0:42:46 The Pack Out Story – 0:57:22 The French Men’s Caribou Hunt – 1:11:25 The One Hunt to Do Again – 1:24:48 Mark’s Story – Here There Be Dragons – 1:34:41 Life Talk – 1:45:29 Planning for the Future – 2:07:43 Today’s podcast is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. Backcountry Fuel Box is the subscription you actually look forward to getting. No scams no trickery we just want to introduce you to awesome snacks and food products that are perfect for hardcore hunting trips or just to have in the truck on the next scout trip. Stop buying junk food, sign up for the backcountry Fuel box and you will have quality products on hand and ready to go. Elk season is only 5 months away get signed up now and start stocking up your food cache for this coming season. Like I’ve said before I started this company because it was a service that I wanted to have, and I continue to run it as a company that I would want to be a part of. That’s why you are free to cancel any time, pause your subscription, or hell if you get your first box and absolutely hate it we will refund you your money back. Sign up at backcountryfuelbox.com Use the Code TRO and you will save 10%. Again get signed up now so you have plenty of snacks to last you through hunting season. Also, shout out to our Patreon supporters, you guys are the best if you want to get free Patreon only episodes and the Backcountry Fuel box head directly to Patreon and sign up for the Fuel Box level supporter which will get you a Backcountry Fuel subscription and access to the 120+ Muley Monday and Wapiti Wednesday episodes.