Episodes

Kyle and Steve visit with Justin Spring, Director of Big Game Records for Boone and Crockett. Justin is one hell of a hunter and even a better conservationist. On this cast he dives into the great work Boone and Crockett does, the importance that big game records serve in wildlife management and things on the docket for his organization. Justin touches on the North American Model of Wildlife Management and the history of the organization. Did you know Boone and Crockett was established in 1887 b...

Kyle and Steve sit down with Anthony Caligiuri - Wild Sheep Foundation Director, Boone and Crockett Executive Vice President of Conservation and President of Boyt Harnesses. Tony is a conservation super hero and a guiding force in the conservation world. He is also a die hard hunter and has all the points needed to be part of the 700 Club. What is the 700 Club you ask? Have a listen to Tony and the great work he is doing with the organizations he supports. You may learn a thing or two about shee...

Kyle and Steve sit down with WSSBC Director Josh Hamilton for this episode of Talk is Sheep. The ‘Mountain Neanderthal’ owns his own tannery and is well versed in field-care and the steps you need to take to ensure you do your best to honour your trophy in the time between the cutting of your tag, and your arrival at your taxidermist. From the equipment you need to bring, to the cuts you need to make- this is a timely discussion around field care, as well as a special something that is a dream...

On this episode we sit down with Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt (TM) Chair Renée Thornton. She is an adult onset hunter that is passionate about hunting, conservation and wildlife. When Renée began her journey for a sustainable, pure and ethical protein source she quickly arrived at hunting. Being a woman and wanting to venture into the field, she also recognized that there were barriers to entry. She talks about the challenges she faced as a woman in a male dominated arena, the rationale be...

John Davies has spent three decades working with wild fire. He is a dedicated Platinum Monarch member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and understands the need for fire on the landscape for wildlife. John also understands what we need to do to manage fire holistically to ensure better outcomes for society, communities threaten by wild fire, and the benefits wild sheep will reap. On the heels of a sobering summer where BC lost the community of Lytton this is an emotive and topical discussion about...

Moving to Africa at the age of 15 to pursue a dream of owning a safari company, Episode 35’s guest is an incredible ambassador for hunting and the outdoors. Britt Longoria is a hunter, an advocate and a passionate philanthropist who gives back to the resource we all know and love. This episode Kyle and Steve dive into her upbringing and start in hunting, her love for Africa and Papa Joe, and they even get into the controversial leopard hunt that went viral on social media. This is an episode ...

This episode Kyle and Steve sit down with Jimmy Flatt of Hunters of Color. Hunters of Color is a non-profit organization taking the conservation and outdoor world by storm as they break down barriers that you might not even know were there, while encouraging diversity in the outdoors. This was an eye-opening episode that will force you to look inside yourself to evaluate your own bias and to truly find what it means to be inclusive. Enjoy the listen, and find them at www.huntersofcolor.org

Steve and Kyle sit down with the Rackmaster to talk taxidermy. Trevor is an accomplished sheep hunter, diehard conservationist and one hell of a taxidermist. This is a fantastic episode with Trev deep diving into what sheep hunters really need in the field to have a successful hunt and get your cape and head home. He discusses how much salt to bring, knives, caping tools, techniques, and particularly important, how to tend to your cape after you get back to camp. You will enjoy this episode - an...

A hunter, former president of the BC trappers Association, dedicated conservationist, 32 year career in the RCMP – and now a member of the legislative assembly for Prince George/Mackenzie- our guest Mike Morris has a bit to say about wildlife, forestry and how it is managed. Years of experience in the back country gives Mike a deeper insight to what is really happening on the landscape and with him behind the scenes in government- this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Episode 31 of the Talk is Sheep series we feature a Professional Chef, two-time published author, Hunter, Television Host and Adventurer all in one. Our guest Bri Van Scotter has done it all. Steve and Kyle enjoy a chat with Steve’s friend Bri, where Steve takes the reigns of host for this fun episode. From her beginnings as a chef, to setting the record straight on how she got into hunting, this episode is a lot of laughs that we know you will enjoy. Check out her books - The Complete Wild Ga...

Bill Jex, British Columbia's Provincial Wild Sheep & Mountain Goat Specialist knows a thing or two about wild sheep. We sit down with Bill for a deep dive on the state of wild sheep and an update on mountain goats in the province. Bill gives us some great insight into the challenges that wild sheep face in BC and the importance of the work that is currently being done here. He discusses that status of our Bighorns and Thinhorns and what we can do as conservationists to support their health and ...

Donald C Martin, aka Hollywood - esteemed President of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Director of Hunting Operations for Ultima Thule and professional actor. Winner of the Wild Sheep Foundation G. C. F. Dalziel Outstanding Guide of the Year Award, he is an award winning guide. Donald is just an all around great guy, humble, and a man that will make you laugh from the moment you see him until he bids you Adieu. Hollywood has several decades of mountain guiding experience an...

We sit down with Region 3 Senior Wildlife Biologist Chris Procter to talk wild sheep. As WSSBC's largest fiscal commitment to date, California Bighorns on the Fraser River ecosystem is a critical project. Traditional wild sheep numbers on the Fraser were estimated around 2400. It is believed today that roughly 800 wild sheep inhabit the region - a massive die-off at the hands of mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. Chris talks specifically about the work being done in the area including the history, mechan...

We welcome UBC-O Masters Student Laura Balyx to the show. Laura is a well spoken and very passionate individual that is going to make strides for wildlife in British Columbia. Laura has a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science (BNRSc), from Thompson Rivers University and her Masters Research Summary is the spatial ecology of mountain goats in Cathedral Provincial Park. She is completing her thesis under Dr. Adam Ford at UBC-O. We cover three primary topics with Laura. We dive into the recent pus...

Kyle and Steve down with former professional CFL player Joe Eppele to discuss ACT NOW. Joe is a dedicated BC hunter and experienced backcountry guy that is passionate about making sure our hunter heritage is preserved. We discuss the Wild Sheep Society of BC's ACT NOW campaign, and address some of the concerns we have heard about the campaign. We also look at the position paper, "Large carnivore hunting and the social license to hunt," that challenges science-based wildlife management. Joe disc...

We sit down over a beer with Kevin Dana owner of Barney's Sports Chalet. Kevin is an experienced backcountry guy and a DIY sheep hunter that knows how to get the job done deep in Alaska's mountains. Kevin, helps the serious mountain hunter whether new or experienced break down the latest and greatest in gear. Working his way through all the staples he touches on packs, shelters, bags, clothing, boots and more. He looks at some of the new stuff in the market in 2021 and hammers home the importan...

**Please note that this is not suitable for children as there is explicit language.** We sit down and talk the art and science of making knives with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersman Gear. He is a BC based craftsman that focuses on custom knife making. Tanner talks about what is involved in building a custom knife, how he approaches it and what he uses to build that perfect custom for a customer. For backcountry aficionados, Tanner talks about what he recommends on a mountain hunt, how to take car...

On this episode we get a chance to sit down with Dean Capuano, Swarovski Optik North America's Director of Communication. He is also the host of Swarovski Optik Quests on the Sportsman's Channel. Dean grew up with a hunting lifestyle and has hunted on five continents including anchoring a Dall and Stone's Sheep. He reflects on these hunts, his most memorable times afield and where he focuses his outdoor pursuits these days. We get into mountain optics and what sheep hunters want to look at when...

We sit down with Blaine Calkins, Conservative Member of Parliament for Red Deer - Lacombe. Mr. Calkins is the Chair of the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucas having served his constituents in Ottawa since 2006. We discussed the current state of Canadian politics digging into the current challenges that the hunting community faces. Topics broached are Bill C-21, social licence for hunters, how important hunting and angling is to the economy and what we need to do as hunters to improve our im...

Check this out - a World 3-D Outdoor Archery Silver Medalist. Miranda Sparkes knows a thing or two about hitting the mark. We sit down with Miranda and talk about the world of 3D archery. She travelled to France in 2017 for the worlds and then again in 2019 to Lac La Biche where she walked away with a second place ranking in the world 3D archery competition. Along the way Miranda experienced her share of set backs and challenges - one in particular, showing up in France to compete and not having...

We welcome Briden Solutions owner Kristen Bullock to the show to discuss planning and executing the perfect backcountry trip from a food perspective. Kristen has been in the outdoor food solutions industry for over a decade and breaks down the importance of planning your trip, what you want in your pack and the what to consider in planning your trip. She recommends specific brands and talks about how the backcountry food market has changed over the past decade. Prior to welcoming Kristen to the ...

***********Explicit Language - Not suitable for children*********** We welcome Precision Optics owner Omer Hrbinic back on the show for his second appearance. Omer is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to mountain gear and optics is at the top of his list when it comes to expert advice. In this show he tears apart all four of your major optics down to the core and talks about what you really need to know when considering a rifle scope, spotter, binoculars and range finder. Omer addresses the ...

We sit down and visit with Aaron about what it takes to be a sheep hunter. Aaron is a mountain sheep guide, die hard mountain hunter and a guy that knows a thing or two to be successful on a sheep hunt. On this podcast Aaron talks about how he plans his fall hunts including LEH, where to go, and what means he makes it deep into the mountain. We talk about the difference of sheep hunting in Region 6 and 7, his favorite hunt and how to find a partner for the mountains.

The Northern Fundraiser has quickly grown into "the" fund-raising event in Northern BC. What started out as just an idea over a couple of whiskies quickly has become a sought after event that sells out faster than a Luke Combs concert - 450 seats in hours. We visit with the event founders Robbie and Korey to learn how "The Northern" came about, why they do it and what's in store during a covid year. Josh Hamilton dives into the projects this event supports and how it is driving projects and pos...