# MDS Episode #0133 | Jay Nichol - The Mindful Hunter

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Podcast: [Modern Day Sniper Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-day-sniper-podcast-109275)
Published: 2026-03-27T14:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Day Sniper Podcast, Caylen sits down with Jay Nichol—backcountry hunter, outfitter, and the mind behind The Mindful Hunter—following his time in our Long Range Skills Progression course in Yakima, Washington. This conversation goes well beyond rifles and ballistics, diving into the mindset behind skill development, the realities of modern hunting, and the gap between perceived proficiency and true capability. Jay shares his experience stepping ou...

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