Episodes
89
Aug. 31, 2022
EP 89: Behind the Scenes with Kyle Stelter
Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag (WSSBC Secretary and TiS Instagram Page manager) welcome WSSBC CEO Kyle Stelter to the show. This is a unique podcast where the host becomes the guest and Greg and Steve knock it out of the park. Kyle talks about his formative years growing up on a cattle ranch and farm in Southern Alberta and how this became his basis for conservation. We dive into how he became involved with the Wild Sheep Society of BC and subsequently the Wild Sheep Foundation. Kyle talks a...
88
Aug. 24, 2022
EP 88: Age Matters with Kevin Dana
We welcome to the show Kevin Dana, Owner of Barney's Sports Chalet and Frontier Gear of Alaska. We invite Kevin onto the show to talk packs, and that we certainly do. However, it does not take long and we are deep into wild sheep management, why age matters, harvest strategies the recent sheep hunting season cancellation in the Brooks Range and more. We also dive deep into packs and what you should be looking for when making your next purchase. We talk about internal frame, and external frame a...
88
Aug. 24, 2022
EP 88: Age Matters with Kevin Dana
We welcome to the show Kevin Dana, Owner of Barney's Sports Chalet and Frontier Gear of Alaska. We invite Kevin onto the show to talk packs, and that we certainly do. However, it does not take long and we are deep into wild sheep management, why age matters, harvest strategies the recent sheep hunting season cancellation in the Brooks Range and more. We also dive deep into packs and what you should be looking for when making your next purchase. We talk about internal frame, and external frame a...
88
Aug. 24, 2022
EP 88: Age Matters with Kevin Dana
We welcome to the show Kevin Dana, Owner of Barney's Sports Chalet and Frontier Gear of Alaska. We invite Kevin onto the show to talk packs, and that we certainly do. However, it does not take long and we are deep into wild sheep management, why age matters, harvest strategies the recent sheep hunting season cancellation in the Brooks Range and more. We also dive deep into packs and what you should be looking for when making your next purchase. We talk about internal frame, and external frame a...
87
Aug. 17, 2022
EP 87: Canada in the Rough with Keith Beasley
Keith Beasley is no stranger to the camera and joining us on Talk is Sheep we discuss what makes the Beasley brothers tick. We talk about their show Canada in the Rough and the reasons that this show has been around as long as it has been. Keith talks about the importance of family and how his kids are now starting to form part of their platform. He talks about how he was raised and why he decided to pursue a career in the outdoor media world. AND he does talk about who has the best whitetail ...
87
Aug. 17, 2022
EP 87: Canada in the Rough with Keith Beasley
Keith Beasley is no stranger to the camera and joining us on Talk is Sheep we discuss what makes the Beasley brothers tick. We talk about their show Canada in the Rough and the reasons that this show has been around as long as it has been. Keith talks about the importance of family and how his kids are now starting to form part of their platform. He talks about how he was raised and why he decided to pursue a career in the outdoor media world. AND he does talk about who has the best whitetail ...
87
Aug. 17, 2022
EP 87: Canada in the Rough with Keith Beasley
Keith Beasley is no stranger to the camera and joining us on Talk is Sheep we discuss what makes the Beasley brothers tick. We talk about their show Canada in the Rough and the reasons that this show has been around as long as it has been. Keith talks about the importance of family and how his kids are now starting to form part of their platform. He talks about how he was raised and why he decided to pursue a career in the outdoor media world. AND he does talk about who has the best whitetail ...
86
Aug. 10, 2022
EP 86: Bless the Rains with Greg Rensmaag
We welcome WSSBC Secretary Greg Rensmaag to the show for a deep dive into all things Rensmaag. We find out what makes Greg tick, why he got involved in conservation, we chat about his recent trip to Africa, discuss some of his recent hunts and of course, we talk sheep. Greg is a quiet, humble guy that just gets stuff done. He is the lead of WSSBC's Government Engagement Committee, manages Talk is Sheep's Instagram page and is just a guy that rolls up his sleeves and gets after it. He discusses...
86
Aug. 10, 2022
EP 86: Bless the Rains with Greg Rensmaag
We welcome WSSBC Secretary Greg Rensmaag to the show for a deep dive into all things Rensmaag. We find out what makes Greg tick, why he got involved in conservation, we chat about his recent trip to Africa, discuss some of his recent hunts and of course, we talk sheep. Greg is a quiet, humble guy that just gets stuff done. He is the lead of WSSBC's Government Engagement Committee, manages Talk is Sheep's Instagram page and is just a guy that rolls up his sleeves and gets after it. He discusses...
86
Aug. 10, 2022
EP 86: Bless the Rains with Greg Rensmaag
We welcome WSSBC Secretary Greg Rensmaag to the show for a deep dive into all things Rensmaag. We find out what makes Greg tick, why he got involved in conservation, we chat about his recent trip to Africa, discuss some of his recent hunts and of course, we talk sheep. Greg is a quiet, humble guy that just gets stuff done. He is the lead of WSSBC's Government Engagement Committee, manages Talk is Sheep's Instagram page and is just a guy that rolls up his sleeves and gets after it. He discusses...
85
Aug. 3, 2022
EP 85: Behind the Lens with Branlin Shockey
We welcome Branlin Shockey to the show to talk about all things behind the lens. Growing up in the shadows of the world's most famous hunting icon has provided opportunity however Branlin has forged his own path in life. He talks about the current project he is currently engaged in and a number of the interesting things he has created in the past. Branlin talks about learning the basics of content creation and being mentored by a young Cody Robbins. He also jumps into some of his most memorable...
85
Aug. 3, 2022
EP 85: Behind the Lens with Branlin Shockey
We welcome Branlin Shockey to the show to talk about all things behind the lens. Growing up in the shadows of the world's most famous hunting icon has provided opportunity however Branlin has forged his own path in life. He talks about the current project he is currently engaged in and a number of the interesting things he has created in the past. Branlin talks about learning the basics of content creation and being mentored by a young Cody Robbins. He also jumps into some of his most memorable...
85
Aug. 3, 2022
EP 85: Behind the Lens with Branlin Shockey
We welcome Branlin Shockey to the show to talk about all things behind the lens. Growing up in the shadows of the world's most famous hunting icon has provided opportunity however Branlin has forged his own path in life. He talks about the current project he is currently engaged in and a number of the interesting things he has created in the past. Branlin talks about learning the basics of content creation and being mentored by a young Cody Robbins. He also jumps into some of his most memorable...
84
July 27, 2022
EP 84: From the Fire Hall to the Mountain Top with Brent Acorn
Steve and Kyle welcome Brent Acorn to the show. Professionally Brent is a firefighter and retired substitute school teacher. He is also a dedicated Life Member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and a number of other important conservation-based organizations. Brent uses the words budget and blue-collar in his discussions and how he has been fortunate to do some very cool guided hunts abroad including a Dall Sheep hunt in the Yukon. He talks about his experiences travelling to South America, South...
84
July 27, 2022
EP 84: From the Fire Hall to the Mountain Top with Brent Acorn
Steve and Kyle welcome Brent Acorn to the show. Professionally Brent is a firefighter and retired substitute school teacher. He is also a dedicated Life Member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and a number of other important conservation-based organizations. Brent uses the words budget and blue-collar in his discussions and how he has been fortunate to do some very cool guided hunts abroad including a Dall Sheep hunt in the Yukon. He talks about his experiences travelling to South America, South...
84
July 27, 2022
EP 84: From the Fire Hall to the Mountain Top with Brent Acorn
Steve and Kyle welcome Brent Acorn to the show. Professionally Brent is a firefighter and retired substitute school teacher. He is also a dedicated Life Member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and a number of other important conservation-based organizations. Brent uses the words budget and blue-collar in his discussions and how he has been fortunate to do some very cool guided hunts abroad including a Dall Sheep hunt in the Yukon. He talks about his experiences travelling to South America, South...
83
July 20, 2022
EP 83: A Legacy of Wild Sheep with Madie Demaske JD
Steve and Kyle sit down with Madie Demaske. While Madie is an attorney by profession we don't spend much time speaking about the law. Madie is the youngest person ever to achieve the Ovis World Slam Super 20 and at the time of recording, she was prepping for a trip to BC to hunt Stone's Sheep in an effort to seal her fourth FNAWS at the age of 27. Did we just talk about record books and achievements? No. Maddie is humble and an ardent conservationist. We do touch on her conservation ethic, but...
83
July 20, 2022
EP 83: A Legacy of Wild Sheep with Madie Demaske JD
Steve and Kyle sit down with Madie Demaske. While Madie is an attorney by profession we don't spend much time speaking about the law. Madie is the youngest person ever to achieve the Ovis World Slam Super 20 and at the time of recording, she was prepping for a trip to BC to hunt Stone's Sheep in an effort to seal her fourth FNAWS at the age of 27. Did we just talk about record books and achievements? No. Maddie is humble and an ardent conservationist. We do touch on her conservation ethic, but...
83
July 20, 2022
EP 83: A Legacy of Wild Sheep with Madie Demaske JD
Steve and Kyle sit down with Madie Demaske. While Madie is an attorney by profession we don't spend much time speaking about the law. Madie is the youngest person ever to achieve the Ovis World Slam Super 20 and at the time of recording, she was prepping for a trip to BC to hunt Stone's Sheep in an effort to seal her fourth FNAWS at the age of 27. Did we just talk about record books and achievements? No. Maddie is humble and an ardent conservationist. We do touch on her conservation ethic, but...
82
July 13, 2022
Ep 82: Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta with Paul Chambers & Mike Smith
We welcome Paul Chambers and Mike Smith to the show to talk about all the going ons over at Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Chapter. We jump into the many successes they have enjoyed over the past year and some of the current challenges that are being faced in Alberta right now. We discuss a recent collaring project that WSFAB has embarked on and the important range usage data that is being collected. We also discuss the changing dynamics around Cadomin mine and what importance Teck's departure f...
82
July 13, 2022
Ep 82: Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta with Paul Chambers & Mike Smith
We welcome Paul Chambers and Mike Smith to the show to talk about all the going ons over at Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Chapter. We jump into the many successes they have enjoyed over the past year and some of the current challenges that are being faced in Alberta right now. We discuss a recent collaring project that WSFAB has embarked on and the important range usage data that is being collected. We also discuss the changing dynamics around Cadomin mine and what importance Teck's departure f...
82
July 13, 2022
Ep 82: Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta with Paul Chambers & Mike Smith
We welcome Paul Chambers and Mike Smith to the show to talk about all the going ons over at Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Chapter. We jump into the many successes they have enjoyed over the past year and some of the current challenges that are being faced in Alberta right now. We discuss a recent collaring project that WSFAB has embarked on and the important range usage data that is being collected. We also discuss the changing dynamics around Cadomin mine and what importance Teck's departure f...
81
July 6, 2022
EP 81: Walk the Walk with Kristy Titus
Steve and Kyle welcome Kristy to the show. We hit on a variety of subjects including some cool hunting experiences and stories. But, we dive into some controversial issues including changing gun laws in Canada and yes we maybe touched on some politics while we were at it. Kristy grew up packing and riding mules into the backcountry of Oregon experiencing the beauty and thrill of hunting our public lands. She is a strong voice of American values and tradition. As a Second Amendment advocate, sh...
81
July 6, 2022
EP 81: Walk the Walk with Kristy Titus
Steve and Kyle welcome Kristy to the show. We hit on a variety of subjects including some cool hunting experiences and stories. But, we dive into some controversial issues including changing gun laws in Canada and yes we maybe touched on some politics while we were at it. Kristy grew up packing and riding mules into the backcountry of Oregon experiencing the beauty and thrill of hunting our public lands. She is a strong voice of American values and tradition. As a Second Amendment advocate, sh...