Beyond the Kill

Now in their 50th year, Crispi has a long history of crafting mountain boots with cutting edge technology and time-tested craftsmanship. No matter where you hunt or what you hunt, there's a Crispi hunting boot designed to serve your needs.    In this episode, Matt Ericksen of Crispi USA, takes us through all the new and updated models for the 2025 season, the balancing act between tradition and innovation, and shares some insights on how Crispi - and many other boot brands - design the key components that allow a boot to perform in mountainous terrain and conditions.  NOTABLE QUOTES:  “Crispi's ownership in Italy is seated deep in tradition but also keep their eyes forward to innovation and staying ahead of the curve.”  @crispihunting  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  Get FREE SHIPPING from Spartan Precision Equipment with code BTK25 and be sure to check out their new Springbok line of products.  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, Christian Schauf, the founder of Uncharted Supply Co, takes us inside the growth of his uniquely focused and positioned company, and the mission and ethos that has been at the core of their success.   Unlike a lot of the First Aid or preparedness products available today, Christian isn't just throwing a bunch of shit in a pouch and calling it a survival kit. He takes a very intentional approach to how he designs and sources all the products under the Uncharted Supply umbrella, and with a distinct focus on the hunting and outdoor community, he's helping all of us be better prepared and capable when things don't go as planned.  NOTABLE QUOTES:   “A hundred band-aids never saved a life.”  @unchartedsupplyco  @christianschauf  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  Get FREE SHIPPING from Spartan Precision Equipment with code BTK25 and be sure to check out their new Springbok line of products.  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

It has been far too long since Caylen has been on the show. If you have even the slightest interest in precision shooting, you won't want to miss this episode.  Caylen is the founder of Modern Day Sniper and Modern Day Rifleman. He is a leading authority on developing one's skills with a rifle and the equipment needed to achieve the highest levels of precision, be that on game or in a competition context. More importantly, he brings a true philosopher's approach to the thinking, mindset and skill progressions required to get the most out of your shooting system.  NOTABLE QUOTES:  “If you've built a solid enough position, and that's the wobble zone, or the margin of aiming error that you have to deal with, and that's all you're gonna get for that particular position, we need to shift. We need to stop focusing on what the reticle is doing, ignore what it's doing, and get one action completed, which is proper trigger control.”  @moderndaysniper  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  Get FREE SHIPPING from Spartan Precision Equipment with code BTK25 and be sure to check out their new Springbok line of products.  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

This is a repost of an incredibly important episode we released more than a year ago. If you missed it, or are new to the show, it is worth checking out.  So much time and attention are devoted to the “cool” aspects of backcountry hunting prep. Shooting, gear, physical training, nutrition...the list could go on. But what happens when everything goes sideways, and you're faced with a no BS trauma situation or medical emergency? This episode will help you be prepared in those rare but critical moments.   NOTABLE QUOTES:   “Knowledge is weightless man, and you can take it with you wherever you go.”  @ctomsinc  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

Chris is one of those rare people in the industry that has truly seen it all.   After over thirty years spanning hunting retail, optics, TV, magazines, digital media, supplements and more hunts and species than most can dream of, Chris brings a perspective and breadth of experience to the podcast that is truly rare.   NOTABLE QUOTES:  “If you miss a long-ish range shot on animal and you don't know why, what business do you have sending another round and potentially wounding that animal?”  @westernhuntermagazine  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Adam's joined by Nolan to debrief on a recent Coastal bear hunt where the opportunities were many, the fishing was solid, and the coolers came home full.  NOTABLE QUOTES:  “There's a picture of me where the look on my face is like I'd seen a ghost. That's how big this bear was. Biggest I've seen in my life.”  @nmo  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

This episode features Aron Snyder of Born Primitive Outdoor and an in-depth look at the new Born Primitive Academy and their upcoming courses.   There's only so much you can learn online, and these courses will be indispensable for those looking to increase their skills, efficiency and effectiveness in the mountains.   NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “I'm not gonna show people how to flip tires. What I am good at is surviving and killing, and that's what I really I want to focus in our courses.”  @bornprimitive  @bornprimitiveoutdoor  @aron_snyder  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

This episode features Brad Brooks, the founder of Argali Outdoors, one hell of a mountain/backcountry hunter, and an all around great dude.   We touch on the value of finding bite sized adventures when life demands more of our time, the long list of new gear Argali has launched since Brad was last on the show, and what it's like navigating an increasingly chaotic world and how that impacts business decisions and ultimately the customer.   And yes, we touch on tariffs and current US-Canada relations. In a world that is so easily swayed by headlines and the whims of social media, Brad offers a nuanced and honest perspective on how the current economic climate will impact the entire outdoor industry.   NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:   “I'll offer an open invite to any Canadians that come to Boise, reach out if you're in town and beers are on me.”  @argali_official  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

  This episode features a guy in contention for the most interesting man in the world. He's one of the most traveled, humble and eclectic men to have been on the podcast. As a regular guest, he never disappoints.   “Mr. G” as he's most commonly known has built Spartan Precision from an upstart bipod manufacturer to a company with global reach, designing products to solve real problems for all manner of hunters, from the mountains to the valleys and the plains, and with their more recent foray into defense/military applications they are now also serving the hunters of men.  As usual, Rob has just returned from yet another adventure and shares his insights and tips from his trip and then dives into the expanding line of Spartan Precision products.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “Pulling the trigger is just the excuse to be out there.”  @spartan_mrg  @spartanprecision  @spartan_operations  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

This episode features the one and only Wardo and covers everything from embracing the mountain hunting lifestyle, to the story of Wardo's first ram, and of course, training methods, the importance of strength, and how to prioritize vitality as the years tick by.   NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “You can probably train less than I previously thought and still have a massive impact if done well and done consistently.”  @drmattwarddc  @thisiscoffee.ca  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

There are some brands that represent more than the products they manufacture and sell. Schnee's is without a doubt one of those brands in the mountain and western hunting space.  Not only do they produce some of the best and most durable boots for the mountain hunting community, they have also acted as an incubator and key partner in the development of many of the brands that have become household names amongst hunters.  On this episode, Michael Edwards of Schnee's shares the truly unique history of Schnee's and how the company has always been more than a just a boot manufacturer. He also covers their full boot line-up and explains how to find the best boots for your needs.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “We're very loyal to the guides and outfitters that use our products and we continue to build boots that meet the needs of that community.”  @schnee_hunt  @bigmle  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

Trevor's background and list of pursuits and passions is varied to say the least. Former SEAL, BASE jumper, bowhunter, artist, photographer, and an assistant hunting guide in Alaksa. There's even more to this dude, but we'll leave it at that.   The topics covered in this episode cover just about everything that's at the core of why this podcast exists. Hunting, training, nutrition, learning, habits, mindset...and some good old fashioned stories mixed in.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “I think a lot of people prioritize the ability to say they've done a thing instead of doing the thing well.”  @trevor.p.thompson  @protektproducts  ---------------------------  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, longstanding friend of the show and committed conservationist, Peter Gutsche, shares the unique ideas being applied to bighorn sheep conservation in the Okanagan Valley of BC and some experiences, stories, and insights from his foray into guiding at Arctic Red River Outfitters.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “I knew my clients didn't have their guns handy so, this is on me.”  @petergutsche  @wildsheepsocietybc  @okanaganbighorns  @arcticredriveroutfitters  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, we've got a reposted interview from last year that dives into planning and goal setting. This is the time of year when the upcoming season's hunting plans are being solidified and/or planned with more and more enthusiasm so, this is a worthwhile listen, regardless of whether you caught it last year or not.   How do you navigate the demands of work, family, and hunting when trying to make the best decision possible?  How do you plan and prepare for tags that may yet be drawn?  How do you decide between investing in your skills or spending money on new gear?   How do you use the next six-plus months to get the most out of whatever trip or trips you're planning for 2025?  And finally, how do you make sure you're actually following your own personal goals and aspirations and not just drifting around at the mercy of whatever is being hyped on the socials?  All this and more is covered in this episode.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “If I put a gun to your head and you can only pick one, what is it?”  @mindful_hunter   ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, Nolan Osborne, aka NMO, is back to cover his evolving thoughts on guns and gear. These subjects were meant to be covered in his previous episode but time ran short so, he's back to dig into these ever popular topics.   NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:   “Your group size is too small.”   @nmo  HORNADY PODCAST REFERENCED BY NMO  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Zack Boughton of the recently reinvigorated Montana Wild sits down for some serious hot takes on the hunting and shooting industry and the inspiration behind re-launching Montana Wild.    He shares his thoughts on working for some of the biggest brands in the space, inspiring more hunters and anglers to get out and enjoy wild places, the good, bad, and ugly of hunting media over the past few years, and his unfiltered opinions on a slew of topics.  NOTABLE GUEST QUOTES:  “There is so much bad information and a ton of people that don't know how to shoot rifles in the firearms and hunting space.”  “The SIG stabilized binos are amazing. That said, I almost feel like you need to make that technology illegal.”  @zackboughton  @montanawild  MONTANA WILD - WE.ARE.BACK.   ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, another key figure in the history of the JMH/BTK, Connor Gabbott, is on the show to cover a wide range of topics. Adventure hunts, simple ways to make a great meal in the field, risk management, finding your limits, photography, videography and the future of print media are all covered in this broad and thought provoking conversation.   @connorgabbott.photo  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Tanner returns to the show to share Frontiersmen Gear's event plans for 2025, the realities of growing and scaling an outdoor business while keeping values top of mind, and some lessons learned from his 2024 hunts.  @frontiersmengear   ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, a key figure in the history of The Journal of Mountain Hunting and BTK podcast graces the mics again to share some incredible stories from the 2024 guiding season. NMO's experience, stories, perspectives and insights are always a pleasure to hear and share.   @nmo  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Kyle Stelter, the CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is back to dive into all the reasons why you need to get yourself to one of the WSSBC's shows this year.   The Mountain Hunting Expo (MHE) in Penticton is a must-attend event for both experienced and new mountain hunters alike. If you live in BC, Alberta or the Yukon you're going to want to find a way to make it to Penticton in February.  @wildsheepsocietybc  GET YOUR WSSBC MHE TIX HERE  GET YOUR NORTHERN FUNDRAISER TIX HERE  GET YOUR RAFFLE TIX HERE  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, the one and only Gray Thornton, President & CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation, shares all the amazing work the WSF and it's family of supporters, chapters, affiliates and partners have put in over the course of 2024. The numbers will blow you away.  And of course, with Sheep Show around the corner, you'll hear all the MANY reasons to try and get yourself to Reno in just a few weeks!  @wildsheepfoundation  GET YOUR SHEEP SHOW TIX HERE  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, repeat guest Ryan Holm is back on the show to discuss how Leica is taking their already impressive legacy in the optics realm to a whole new level.   The conversation also touches on many aspects of the “buy once, cry once” mindset and how to navigate purchase decisions and avoid falling for the constant hype cycle in today's marketing landscape.    @ryan_holm  @leicahunting  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Greg McHale shares his perspectives on a number of topics related to hunting, conservation, mentorship, business and the ways in which we can come together as an industry and community.    @gregmchaleswildyukon  Greg's YouTube Channel  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Matt Gagnon shares the powerful capabilities of dogs trained for blood tracking and recovery of big game. Matt and his colleagues across the US are deeply passionate dog owners and practitioners of a skillset that, when needed and leveraged, can literally save a hunt from the most unfortunate of outcomes...a hit but unrecovered animal.   Matt's love and passion for his Malinois and her capabilities is the ultimate example of the deep bonds and history between humans, dogs and hunting.    @mattgagnonphoto  @timehonoredmedia  @rockymountainbiggamerec  www.rockymountainbiggamerecovery.org  www.unitedbloodtrackers.org    ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, John Barklow is back yet again to talk about his recent trip to Africa to hunt Cape Buffalo with a bow and dig into the new Hyperdown Collection from Sitka. From the nail biting story behind his “Dugga Boy” to the deep dive on the Hyperdown gear, this is yet another great episode with one of the best dudes in the business.  @jbarklow  @sitkagear  Hyperdown Rewarming Drill   ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, Dan Durston shares the story behind Canadian based Durston Gear and their innovative ultralight tents and backpacking products. As a self-professed gear nerd and highly experienced backpacker, Dan built Durston through passion, community involvement and, most importantly, the willingness to challenge some long held beliefs in the ultralight backpacking community.   @durstongear   ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, the tables were turned and the crew from Shoot2Hunt asked all the questions. From gear to guns, to who to follow on social media and some (mostly true) stories, there's something for everyone on this show.  @shoot2hunt  @unknownmunitions  @rokslide  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

  On this episode, pro lacrosse player and coach Kyle Hartzell shares his story of becoming an avid backcountry hunter, his love for hunting elk with a bow (and the mountains in general), and how training for lacrosse may be one of the best ways to get ready for a backcountry hunt.   @khartzell81  @systemeightyone  www.apexprojectusa.org  University of Texas Lacrosse Documentary  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this show, Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, shares his insights and observations about the current state of wildlife management in BC and other jurisdictions in Canada and the US, and how we as a community can and should get involved.    @wildsheepsocietybc  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

  Elk season is here and with that in mind, we're bringing you an elk-focused episode from a few years ago with Dylan Eyers of EatWild.   Dylan has decades of experience chasing elk in BC and shares his insights and hard lessons learned from hunting these incredible critters. Due to this being originally recorded in 2021 some references will be dated but, the lessons and tips from Dylan are timeless.  @eatwild  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

On this episode, John Warren shares the lessons learned and insights gained from his recent trip to Molokai to hunt Axis deer.   As a former sniper, John draws heavily on his military experience to find creative ways to build stable shooting positions and make shots that many hunters would have to pass on due to a lack of creativity and/or exposure to non-traditional shooting positions.   @john.warchild 

On this episode, BC resident Kevin Toye is back on the show to discuss elk, mule deer, and whitetail hunting, BC's dogmatic wildlife management strategies, and how being a weekend warrior can actually make you a better hunter.    @kevinltoye  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

With elk season around the corner we decided to republish one of our most popular episodes ever released featuring Jordan K. from the BC Backcountry crew.   Jordan and his crew are some of the most consistently successful and committed elk hunters we're aware of in BC. On this show, Jordan opens up their playbook for finding, calling, and killing elk. The question is, have you been investing or gambling with your elk hunts?  @bcbackcountry  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, the ever insightful and highly experienced “Pap” is back to help you navigate the wild and wacky world of media, influencers and conjecture around guns, terminal ballistics, rifles, and long range shooting.  @papwinkle  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, the always entertaining and upbeat “Mr. G” from Spartan Precision Equipment is back to discuss Spartan's new products, the importance of their approach to R&D, and their relentless drive to design and build gear that is versatile, adaptable and reliable wherever and whatever you hunt. Don't forget to use code BTK24 to get free shipping on the Spartan gear you're eyeing up this season.  @spartanprecision  @spartan_mrg  @spartan_operations  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Aaron Davidson, the President and CEO of Gunwerks, shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of long range precision as it applies to the hunting industry. From rifles and optics to software, knowledge and training, this episode is absolutely full of insights as to how we got here and where we're going with rifles, optics and technology.    @gunwerks  Gunwerks Long Range Training Courses  Gunwerks LRP Podcast  REVIC Optics  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Bill Ayer, the founder of Slayer Calls, shares the history and inspiration behind Slayer and how they're different in both vision and product design and output.  This conversation is about so much more than making innovative calls and products that challenge the status quo. Yes, Slayer's products are excellent, regardless of whether you're chasing waterfowl, turkeys or elk. But, just as importantly, Bill's experience in the business world and his approach to both hunting and the business of making hunting products is worth checking out.    @slayercalls  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Steve Speck, the founder of EXO Mountain Gear and the new and innovative platform, The Experience Project, shares the history of EXO and why he chose to launch The Experience Project while also running a growing backpack and gear company.  If you're looking for experience based and honest advice on gear, guns, training, and mindset for serious backcountry hunting adventures, you're going to want to check out The Experience Project.    @steve.j.speck  @huntbackcountry  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

  On this episode, Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear is back to share the inside story of what it took to build Frontiersmen Gear to where it is today, the actual reason he started the company in the first place, and why real world connections and community are what he's focusing on as he looks to the future.  If you can make it to Prince George, BC the weekend of July 13th, don't miss your chance to visit the new Frontiersmen Gear HQ and attend their first annual rendezvous!  @frontiersmengear  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, we dig into the much anticipated Mayhem Hunt program with CrossFit legend Rich Froning and his longtime colleague at CrossFit Mayhem, Angelo DiCicco.   Rich's accomplishments in the CrossFit and fitness space are impressive to put it mildly, and Angelo has followed in his footsteps with numerous trips to the CrossFit Games. After catching the hunting bug over the past few years, these guys and the team at Mayhem are bringing their wealth of fitness knowledge to the mountain and western hunting space.  Rich and Angelo outline the nuts and bolts of the program, share their thoughts on what well-rounded physical and mental preparation looks like, how Mayhem Hunt is different from other hunting fitness programs, and much more.  Also, be sure to check out their Top 10 Budget Home Gym Equipment List for hunters video on their YouTube channel.  @mayhemhunt  @richfroning  @angelo_dicicco  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, we get a backcountry hunting industry history lesson from Aron Snyder, President of Kifaru International.   As most of you know, Aron's been involved in the mountain and backcountry hunting community for quite some time and remembers the days when gear was a far cry from what it is today. He's seen and been a part of many of the big changes our community has experienced over the past 10-15 years and, in this episode, provides his insights on the history of our niche within the general hunting industry.  In the latter half of the episode, Aron also spends some time outlining the new ARK Frame and provides his input on pack selection across a variety of brands.   @aron_snyder  @kifaru_intl  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Shane Palmer of Saddle Axe Outfitters shares what it's like running a true family run outfitting operation.  No discussion with Shane would be complete without digging into his tips and tricks for becoming a more successful elk hunter. Shane has a ton of experience chasing elk and consistently finds and kills great bulls in the BC backcountry.  @saddleaxeoutfitters  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.   Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Chelsea Hansler shares her and her family's story behind putting the fast paced, materialistic life behind to live full time at their hunting cabin.  Although many people dream of selling it all and choosing a simpler life, Chelsea and her husband actually turned that dream into reality and, with their kids, are making a life centered around the outdoors their top priority.  @chelseahanslerart  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

On this episode, Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt takes us deep inside the onX app to highlight the features and tools many people either don't know exist or haven't taken the time to test out.   If you've been on the fence about using onX or, if you're a Canadian listener that has yet to give onX a try, this episode will help you understand whether an onX membership makes sense for you.  @onxhunt  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Caleb's back for another podcast to talk about travel, perspective, adventures worthy of the name, and some of the conservation topics at the top of our minds in 2024.   @calebstillians  @outfitter.services  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

After too long a break since his last appearance on the show, the incomparable John Barklow is back to dive into gear, training, preparation, and the importance of seeking out experiences that challenge and hone our skills.   @jbarklow  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Adam sits down with Big Joe to unpack his recent hunting adventure in New Zealand. Joe and his crew had one hell of a trip chasing a host of species and Joe shares a bunch of hunt highlights on this episode.   NZ is one of those places that rarely disappoints. Between the people, the landscape, and the unique critters available to hunt, it's a destination that makes anyone that's been just want to go back for more.   @joe_eppele  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Adam sits down with Wardo to talk about his new venture This Is Coffee, which he and his business partner created to solve a longstanding need for those of us that appreciate truly good coffee in the backcountry, on the road, or whenever the mood strikes. Yes, it is possible (finally) to get good instant coffee.  No podcast with Wardo would be complete without talking about training, injuries, and taking care of your body so, the boys also dig into these topics as well.  @thisiscoffee.ca  @drmattwarddc  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

Adam sits in the interviewee seat for this one while BTK's longtime producer Mike P. takes the lead on questions and topics. This episode will release concurrently on the Rookie Hunter podcast as well and covers bear hunting as a misunderstood pursuit, using the spring months to get ready for the fall, hunting/training in rattlesnake country, and bear hunting stories and advice.  @rookie_hunter_podcast  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. 

It's looking like this year's black bear season will get an early start in terms of snowmelt and green up, at least in BC, so with this in mind, we dug up an episode from last spring where Nolan and fellow mountain guide Jared Christon discuss all things black bears. If you're getting the itch to get out and chase these fascinating critters, there's plenty in this episode for you.  @nmo  @canadian_black_bear_taxidermy  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Well, it seems like spring has finally arrived and that means it's time to start getting serious about this season's hunt prep. Meaning, you should be dialling back the strength focused workouts and introducing more rucking or running. With this, low back pain can be a common complaint. The lower abdominals are key to a pain free low back so, in this (reposted) episode, Wardo explains how to train and assess them, and get that low back ready for the backcountry.  @drmattwarddc    @hardyardsperformance  ---------------------------  SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  DEALS & OFFERS:  OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.  Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs.  ---------------------------  SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS:  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.