Episodes

We welcome Danny Coyne to the podcast to talk conservation. Danny is a true wildlife ambassador which is why we were quick to snap him up as one of our Wild Sheep Ambassadors. During the podcast we talk about Coyneville - Population 23, what it was like to grow up with your own herd of mountain goats in your own back yard and all the things that Danny has going on in his life. This is a great dialogue of why we need people to be more connected to fish and wildlife and the great outdoors. Durin...

Greg and Kyle welcome Westside Stores owner Jason Bellows to the podcast. We talk about Jason's time on Trigger Effect, why he supports conservation efforts so fervently and we even talk about his Stone's Sheep Hunt. This is an easy listen as Jason has the gift of gab and you will without question enjoy listening to him. He has a strong family ethic and he talks about having the whole crew including his two young girls involved in the Salmon Arm-based business. When passing through Salmon Arm ...

Kyle and WSSBC VP Mike Southin welcome Rod Giltaca, President of the CCFR, back to the pod to talk C-21 and all things firearms. A lot has evolved since our last meeting with Rod back in December. We discuss the new provincial firearm regulations that are sprouting up in Alberta and now Saskatchewan, the status of the CCFR court case against the federal government, the success of the CCFR's Scrap C-21 campaign and how two recent amendments were thrown out that affected many Canadian firearm own...

Greg and Kyle welcome Cami and Russell Cunningham to the podcast. On August 30, 2022 13-year-old Cami Cunningham became the youngest female and the second youngest hunter ever to complete her FNAWS (Four North American Wild Sheep). It is a pleasure to chat with Cami and her father Russell who reside in Dripping Springs, Texas. There is a common theme in this visit and it is the importance of family. For many serious sheep hunters, completing their FNAWS at such a young age seems impossible. B...

Kyle welcomes Rick Hansen to the podcast to talk about his many accomplishments. While most know Rick for his Man in Motion tour and his incredible advocacy for spinal cord research and awareness for individuals with disabilities, we were eager to explore Rick's passion for the outdoors and his commitment to conservation. Inspired by the dream of creating an accessible and inclusive world and finding a cure for spinal cord injury, Rick Hansen set out on a journey that would make history – the M...

Jesse and Kyle welcome Dustin Diefenderfer to the cast to talk Mountain Tough, fitness and sheep shape. Dustin started building training products for the hunting athlete and they have focused on the mountain athlete. Dustin takes us through the evolution of their fitness app and how it can help you as a mountain hunter. Their programs focus on core attributes and goes well beyond simply a training program with a focus on mental toughness and also nutrition. We discuss how to get the most out of...

Your host Kyle visits with Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) CEO Dan Buffett at their Victoria, BC headquarters. This is an opportunity to learn about the great work HCTF does for all wildlife in British Columbia and discuss one of the largest funding mechanisms for conservation in the province. We don't shy away from some of the contentious issues including predator management. We also discuss other means that wildlife funding can be increased in BC like other jurisdictions beyond o...

We welcome Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta President, Matt Mellon to the show. Alberta learned in mid March that they had a Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (m.ovi) on their hands coming off a record breaking show for the Alberta Chapter. Matt comes on to talk about what they know, the timelines of what has happened to date, the status of containment and where we go from here. We have an open and frank discussion on Matt's worst fear - a wild sheep disease outbreak. There is some unfortunate news, howev...

We welcome native Alaskan Derek Blake to the show to talk hunting, fishing, family and wild sheep. Derek is an accomplished hunter and commercial fisherman and he shares what it is like to live on the water and spend the bulk of his time on the boat. We get into some of the scarier moments that Derek has experienced guiding Alaska's Brown Bears. We talk about why wild sheep mean so much to Derek and also his ties to the conservation world. Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podc...

Jesse and Kyle welcome Chester Moore to Talk is Sheep to talk wildlife, kids in the outdoors and hunting space and a higher calling. Chester has worked as a wildlife journalist since he was 19 years old. He is Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game, host of “Moore Outdoors” radio on Newstalk AM 560 KLVI, host of the Higher Calling Wildlife podcast and author of 15 books on fishing, hunting and wildlife. This is a unique podcast as we cover a wide array of subjects. Jesse and Kyle met Chester in ...

Peter and Kyle welcome Dr. Matt Ward or affectionately know as Wardo to the podcast. You may recognize him from Beyond The Kill's podcast where Matt hosts Quick and Dirty. This is a fun episode as it is a late Friday afternoon record and there may. or may not be a few adult beverages consumed during the podcast. Pete and Kyle introduce the Wild Sheep Society of BC's new single malt whiskey offering. Wardo and Kyle have some Blue Bunch on the go, the bourbon style whiskey that WSSBC presented la...

Just in time for Full Curl Friday we are stoked to offer a BONUS episode relating to our Kamloops Convention and Annual General Meeting. We will be hosting our fundraiser on March, 10 and 11, 2023. Kyle and Pete shoot the breeze about all things wild sheep especially pertaining to the Kamloops Convention. We discuss our Keynote Tom Foss, vendors, all seminars and raffles. Learn about what is in store for all those attending the Kamloops Convention. This is a BONUS episode and we are dropping o...

Greg and Kyle welcome Ty and Waycee to the podcast to talk all things Wilderness Locals. The bulk of the discussion really focuses on an epic goat hunt that ended with sore backs, no water and two billies. It is fun to hear Ty's version of the hunt and Waycee's. We also touch base on the @wildernesslocals podcast, its genesis and the platform's vision. Ty is a Life and Monarch member and he discusses why he supports WSSBC and why conservation is important. We dive into Waycee's guide life and ...

We welcome Nolan Osborne to Talk Is Sheep. Nolan is no stranger to the podcast as co-host of Beyond The Kills podcast. He is a life and monarch member of the WSSBC and we are grateful to have him as a friend of WSSBC. Nolan has gained a fabulous reputation in the outfitting community it is truly an honour to welcome @nmo to the podcast

Not suitable for immature audiences. This podcast includes explicit content. No conversation is ever boring with Tanis Barkman and this podcast at Sheep Week 2023 was no exception. Tanis is a free spirit and die-hard mountain hunting guide that has more stories than you can imagine. She talks about guide life, what got her there, why she stays and what her future plans include. You may hear the odd expletive during this epic chat and you will certainly hear from someone that is passionate abou...

We catch up with Kurt Racicot and Lyle Hebel during Sheep Week 2023 to talk sheep, sheep hunting, gear, conservation and more. Kurt is the founder of Stone Glacier and an avid hardcore lightweight sheep hunter. Lyle is the Marketing Director and the driving force behind the quality content and promotional material that Stone Glacier puts out. We discuss the early beginnings of Stone Glacier, new innovative products that are hitting the market and discuss the company ethos. As always, we take a ...

Peter and Kyle welcome Donnie Vincent to the podcast. Donnie's storytelling particularly when it comes to hunting and conservation is unique. He is incredibly passionate and you can see and feel that in this podcast. Donnie talks about his early days and the influence the likes of Jack O'Connor had on him as a young boy. He shares quotes from Aldo Leopold and talks about how and why he fell in love with Dall Sheep and his drive to hunt them. Donnie is known for saying ""Don't confuse me with b...

Greg and Kyle welcome the new world record Mountain Goat holder to the pod. We had the good fortune of meeting Justin Kallusky down in Reno at Sheep Week where he had the new world record Billy scored by a panel of judges from Boone and Crockett. Justin tells the whole story of his world record hunt including the highs and lows. While on the mountain waiting for this giant goat to make a move Justin was compelled by the beauty of the Stikine Wilderness and penned a couple of inspirational poems...

We welcome renowned guide outfitter Glenda Groat to the podcast to discuss all things wild sheep. Glenda is many things - a mother, wife, hunter, guide, camp cook and outfitter. And as the face and leader of Canol Outfitter's we catch up on all those things during Sheep Week while we are in Reno. Glenda's adaptability as a business manager and backcountry guide outfitter show through at Sheep Week with her exhibit display booth arriving late. With a relaxed grin she shrugs it off and states - w...

Greg and Kyle welcome Wild Sheep Foundation Board of Director's Chair to the Board - Glen Landrus. Glen is a sheep hunter through and through having killed his FNAWS and is working on his second. He is the other half of Bailey and Landrus, a Washington state outfitter, that has gained a reputable name in the business. There is a palpable energy in the air as Glen joins us at the Wild Sheep Society of BC booth on the floor of the Reno-Sparks Convention Centre. The 2023 Sheep Week was one for the...

We welcome our good friend and conservation supporter Tanner Dannish back to the podcast. Tanner has been a long-time supporter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of his commitment to conservation. On this podcast we discuss, a Frontiersmen Gear produced film called "Through Our Eyes" which is a caribou conservation film. We talk about Tanner's hunt, his fall, and why conservation means so much to him. We also discuss what's happening with Fr...

We welcome to the pod the leadership team of the Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation - Robert Rogan, Doug Bennett and Steve "Quiz" Quisenberry. The Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation is based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and serves members all across the Eastern US and beyond. We talk about the uniqueness of a Chapter that literally has no wild sheep in its backyard and why its members are so engaged. We also discuss the goings on at the Chapter from fundraisers to projects...

We sit down with Mark Gushattey to talk sheep hunting and Mark knows a thing or two about that having achieved his FNAWS in four months. Yes, we discuss his conquest to take all four North American Sheep in a short period of time, but we also dive into not just Mark's how, but also his why. He shares how he was able to put all four hunts together and do so on a realistic budget. For the everyday hard-working guy or girl, Mark shares a ton of sage advice on how to get things done and not break th...

We welcome Rod Giltaca, CEO and Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition of Firearm Rights (CCFR) to the pod. We dive into the recent amendment to Bill C-21 that will directly affect many law-abiding firearm owners across the country. Rod touches on the history of the bill, the journey it has taken that resulted in a prohibition on handgun sales in Canada, and where we are headed with all of this. A very knowledgeable and impassioned individual, Rod does an excellent job of articulating why...