Episodes

We visit with Wild Sheep Foundation Chair Glen Landrus out of Washington state. During the day Glen is a teacher, however he is an ardent conservationist, Guide Outfitter and hard core sheep hunter. On this show we talk about Glen's passion for wild sheep and where that came from, how he completed his Desert Sheep hunt on a $20 raffle ticket and his favorite hunt of all time. We are going to take you back in time as this podcast is conducted in Glen's high school shop so you get to hear the occa...

We welcome British Columbia's new Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Caeley Thacker to the show. Dr. Thacker is no stranger to the wild sheep community having been involved in numerous projects on the landscape. She has worked closely with Grace Enns on the Cassiar Region Stone's Sheep Health and Habitat Study and gives us an update on year three of that project. We talk to Caeley about her fondness for wildlife medicine and how she got involved with it. She talks about the current state of w...

Steve and Kyle chat with Jessie Young of Midnight Sun Outfitters in the Yukon. Jessie grew up in the outfitting community and conservation is simply a way of life for Jessie. We chat about growing up in the midst of hunting legends, tagging along as an infant on sheep hunts, Jessie's job when she is not on the mountainside and what 2020 looked like with few clients amidst the worldwide pandemic. Jessie is a Yeti Ambassador and yes, we possibly may have slightly coerced her into presenting at our...

We sit down with Wild Sheep Foundation President & CEO Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing and Communications Keith Balfourd. Gray and Keith discuss what guests can expect at "The Experience", Wild Sheep Foundation's new online Sheep Show. They talk about how the Foundation has adapted to the new normal and how wild sheep conservation does not stop during a pandemic. All registrants for "The Experience" are entered to win a Desert Sheep Hunt. To learn more about "The Experience" and to regi...

***********EXPLICIT CONTENT, NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN**************** A Platinum Monarch and Life Member of the WSSBC Omer has always been the first to throw his support to conservation efforts. As the owner of Precision Optics, Omer knows a thing or two about good backcountry gear and fire arms and loves to talk about him. He talks about his experiences in the backcountry and why he really didn't find his home in the hunting space until his adult years despite being raised in a hunting based ...

Dean "Deaner' Werk of Great River Fishing and Trevor Carruthers of the WSSBC join Steve and Kyle for this episode. Dean and Trevor were catalysts for the formation of the Jurassic Classic. We discuss the how and why of its formation, how sheep and sturgeon come together, the aura of the event, how COVID has affected it and other fundraisers, and salmon on the Fraser. "British Columbia's Full Curl Fishing Experience" The Jurassic Classic is an Annual “Fishing Experience” on the majestic Fraser ...

One of the original members of the WSSBC, Bill Pastorek takes some time out of his day to join Steve and Kyle on this episode. Bill is a legend in the conservation world, and on top of that - a published author of a must-read book called "Dream Rams of BC". We chat a bit about the formation of the Wild Sheep Society, how he got involved, his why he does what he does, his book, and a bunch of other amazing stories. *****Episode Give-away****** During our visit, Kyle asks Bill about the story of...

*****Explicit Language – Not Suitable for Children***** Anybody who’s picked up the phone in the last couple of years to call the WSSBC number has talked to this episodes guest, Sabrina Larsen. Sabrina was until recently, the Executive Assistant of the WSSBC. We chat a bit about the behind the scenes daily life of the WSSBC, her how and why she became involved, her incredible stone sheep, and a special appearance or two by her son!

When we talk about leaving a legacy for the future, there is no better way than to preserve a piece of land in perpetuity. Steve and Kyle are joined by Al Peatt, of Southern Interior Land Trust (SILT) to chat about exciting partnerships that do just that. The WSSBC recently partnered with SILT to purchase two pieces of land in the Granby area. We discuss the origins of SILT, its impact on fish, wildlife and habitat, and how these purchases can make positive change.

Connection. Memories. Camaraderie. What is a campfire to you? An interesting twist with this episode, as Steve goes from co-host to guest. 1Campfire is a campaign created by the Wild Sheep Society to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. Steve is the Social Media Manager for 1Campfire- joined alongside with Jonathan Proctor, chair of 1Campfire. This discussion talks about the origins of 1Campfire, the how and why it was formed, and why it is critically important to show common bonds ac...

Sheep hunters both new and old have no doubt heard of the Chadwick ram, but have you heard a story from someone who has followed in Chadwicks footsteps? Steve and Kyle are joined by Shane Pallister on this episode to discuss his re-enactment of the hunt, ‘On the Trail of Chadwick’. This is an episode that will have you riveted.

Steve and Kyle are joined by Jared Frasier of 2% for Conservation, and Ben Berukoff of Canadian Wildlife Capture. Topics include what a true '2%' means, for both you personally and from a business sense, how 2% was formed, where the money goes, how helicopter captures benefit wild sheep and a ton of other fun stuff.

Steve and Kyle welcome Clay Brew - Conservation Director, Wild Sheep Foundation along with Emilio Rangel (President) and Jacob Artee of the Mexico Council for Bighorn Sheep on a fun filled episode straight out of the Sonora Desert. We discuss the desert bighorn hunt experience, and what you can expect if you attend one of their camps. Their connection to the area, and the reason they believe so heavily in wild sheep conservation is a fascinating discovery of true wild spaces.

Steve and Kyle sit down with a legend in the sheep hunting world, Clay Lancaster of Lancaster Outfitting. Thousands of miles on the boots and thousands of nights on the mountains across North America give Clay an experience level that cannot be beat. Steve and Kyle talk his ear off, and discover tips and tricks when it comes to gear, training and so much more. If you are an aspiring sheep hunter, or a seasoned one- THIS is an episode you don't want to miss.

Steve and Kyle have a sobering discussion with Kevin Hurley Vice-President of Conservation & Operations, Wild Sheep Foundation and Chris Barker - Projects Chair for WSSBC . The topic of M. Ovi on the landscape is one that hits home for sheep nuts, especially those that are affected by the epidemic ravaging sheep herds. We discuss the discovery of M.Ovi, how it affects wild and domestic sheep, the ability to test, and the outcome if we do not take action soon.

Bill Jex -BC's Wild Sheep and Mountain Goat Specialist with FLNRO and WSF's Professional Resource Advisory Board Member joins us on our first episode to discuss sheep hunting from a Ministry point of view. What a bio looks for when aging a sheep, how to distinguish a false annuli, the best way to age a sheep at a distance, and successes in the conservation field.