Talk Is Sheep

We welcome Come Out Heavy podcast hosts and hardcore hunters Devin and Curtis Gassoff to the show. Dev had a heck of a Stone's Sheep hunt this year with his Kootenay hunting partner Matt Peschke and they discuss the highs and lows of that trip. Dev, although an accomplished mountain hunter discusses his mistakes on the trip and the joy of another heavy pack out from Northern BC's mountains.The Heavy crew is never one to hold back words and this was no exception as we get into some discussion on how hunters portray themselves and more. We touch base on their fall elk hunt and the new Fierce rifle that they ran this fall.Be sure to check out the Come Out Heavy podcast as the boys always get after it usually while having a few wobbly pops. Visit www.comeoutheavy.caTalk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Mountain Tough Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBCTalk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Kyle and Greg welcome Grant Iles to the podcast. Grant killed a hammer of a Bighorn this fall and he jumps on the cast to discuss it with us. This was Grant's first sheep and he did it in style. We discuss how he got into hunting, his guiding days in the back country and what's up next including his dream international hunt.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Mountain Tough Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBCTalk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Your hosts Kyle Stelter and Women Shaping Conservation Chair, Rebecca Peters welcome Courtney Devins to the podcast. Courtney is the Director of communications and marketing for the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF).We talk Advancing Women in Conservation and their recent conference held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Courtney dives into the disparity of women in leadership roles in the conservation space and what SWF and AWIC are doing to tackle that issue. Courtney is a fierce advocate for women in the outdoor space and this is a conversation you do not want to miss.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Mountain Tough Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBCTalk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.er now at

We welcome Wild Sheep Foundation's Doctor Ryan Brock to the podcast. We delve into getting the next generation of hunters and conservationists involved. He discusses his connection to the outdoors and how he became involved as an educator. Dr. Brock reflects on his most impactful experiences in working with our future hunters.We are excited to welcome our Title Sponsor of Talk is Sheep, Mountain Tough Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBCTalk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.Have you registered for our Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo yet? It is February 22-24, 2024 in Penticton, BC. Register now at www.wildsheepsociety.com/salute2conservation

We welcome The Edge's Joe Eppele back to the show to talk all things wild sheep. Joe has been a sheep hunter for years but just last year got kicked out of Joe is an incredibly driven, dedicated and successful hunter with a strong conservation ethic. Check out Joe's television show THE EDGE on Wild TV.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Mountain Tough Fitness Labs.We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've personally trained using the MTNTOUGH programs and we believe in it so much that we want to give you 6 weeks for free using code: SHEEPBC  Talk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Kyle and Greg welcome BC hardcore hunter Kyle Crawford to the podcast. Kyle is the winner of our 2023 Wild Sheep Society Film of the Year. He discusses his successes in the field and some of his most frightening moments including a close call with an angry Grizzly.Kyle loves the great outdoors, loves sheep hunting and loves spending time with the family while hunting. This is a great episode with a wild sheep supporter and you will without doubt enjoy this podcast.Check out Kyle's 2023 winning Stone Sheep hunt film submission Deep for Sheep at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn27q4H-gR0.Interested in entering our Media Festival? Visit: https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/mediafestival/Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Dr. Samuel Cunningham is President of the Texas Bighorn Society and is a conservation force supporting Texas and their struggling Desert Bighorn Sheep populations. Who's to blame for the low numbers? Well, aoudad are certainly not helping things and Sam takes a deep dive into the history of wild sheep in Texas, their struggles and the harsh reality of what can and can not be done.Sam takes us through the work that stakeholder groups and Texas Parks and Wildlife have been dealing with on the Desert Bighorn Sheep file. And as always we have some time to talk sheep hunting with Dr. Cunningham with him having completed his FNAWS a few years back.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We sit down with Aron Snyder and talk wilderness innovation and the latest and greatest from the Kifaru Empire.One thing that Kifaru is known for is innovation. One thing that Aron is known for is kick-ass mountain hunting and giving honest reviews of the best mountain gear in the business. Mix those things together and you get an incredible gear company that excels in the outdoor industry.Aron discusses his hunting season to date and what it feels like to arrow a 50" billy goat. He dives into the latest from Kifaru Outfitters and some of the innovations coming out of Kifaru's gear line. We discuss lightweight versus durability and the ethos of the Kifaru brand.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome Wild Sheep Foundation Vice-President of Conservation, Kevin Hurley onto the podcast. Kevin has five decades of conservation under his belt and it is an accomplished hunter. In fact, as we recorded he was prepping for his next adventure into Northern Canada for a giant moose.Kevin is no stranger to Talk is Sheep having been on before, however, we dive into some new subjects. We discussed the historic range of wild sheep and the status of sheep as they stand today. We talk about the evolution of wild sheep management and test and remove - a process where infected sheep are culled from the ecosystem.We jump into the great work that the Wild Sheep Foundation is doing for wild sheep across North America and the outcome of their 2023/2024 Grant in Aid allocation. Kevin is incredibly knowledgeable about wild sheep and this episode does not disappoint.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome WSSBC Monarch Member, Thomas Madsen to the show. Thomas is a sheep hunter, father, husband, plumber and conservationist. He is a conservationist at heart - he sits on WSSBC's Project committee, is a frequent attendee at our sheep counts and does a ton of heavy lifting for his local club, the Mission and District Rod and Gun Club.Thomas is shepherding his family with a field-to-table lifestyle. He is a hard-working guy and is super passionate about wildlife and conservation. On this episode, we dive into Thomas's most recent sheep hunt and his journey to be kicked out of the less than one club. We talk about everything about the war in Ukraine to Mission Rod and Gun Club's Women Want to Shoot program.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome Guide Outfitter Association of BC CEO and Executive Director, Scott Ellis to the podcast. Scott wears many hats as you learn in this podcast and he is incredibly passionate about wildlife. Scott has been leading the GOABC team for over a decade now and he has made a positive impact on conservation here in BC.On this podcast, we catch up on what is happening in BC's outfitting industry and we hit the topical Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework subject hard. Scott dives into Grizzly Bear management in BC and we cover the current state of the Grizzly Bear Class Action Lawsuit by GOABC member Ron Fleming and Love Bros. & Lee, the named plaintiffs in a claim against the B.C. government. Scott also shares ways that we can work on hunting's ever-threatened image.Scott as always is articulate and imparts a lot of wisdom on the current state of wildlife, conservation and the outfitting industry in BC. He encourages all individuals including non-BC residents to complete the Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework engagement which closes on October 6th at 4 PM. For more details visit: www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome Omer Hrbinic back to the show to discuss the latest and greatest in mountain hunting gear on the market today. Omer is the owner of Precision Optics and is the go-to for premier hunting gear purchases in the province.We ask Omer to give us a list of the leading equipment for mountain hunters and we work through the latest and greatest for your kit. We cover the entire gamut and hit multiple price points. If a $7,500 rifle is outside of your budget, this podcast is still for you as Omer talks about great options for all budgets.We hit optics, firearms, packs, accessories and more. Omer even gets emotional on this one and throws the hosts for a bit of a surprise with why he is tearing up.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome renowned wild game Chef, Jade Berg to Talk is Sheep. Jade is a private executive Chef and foraging class instructor. On this episode, Jade talks about supporting the National Team as their Chef for Team Canada Luge Team. He has also been involved with 1Campfire and other film projects to help introduce people to wild food. Jade was also a former Contestant in Season 1 of Chef Vs Wild - Hulu / Disney+Check Jade out at @chef_jade_berg.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We will WSSBC Vice President Mike Southin to the podcast. We sit down and talk about hunting, conservation, gear, Grizzly Bear's and maybe some politics.Mike has had his hand on the wheel of the WSSBC bus for over a quarter of a century and he is a guy that truly cares about conservation. He speaks about his early days and why he is so bloody passionate about wild sheep. You may find some shocking facts in here though about where Mike's greatest hunting passion lies.We also jump into the newly released Draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework and the importance of every one weighing in with their thoughts. For more details on this visit www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow***EXPLICIT*** The explicit warning is high on this one so if you have sensitive ears we recommend you give this a hard pass.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We sit down with Colin, Trevor and James at the Wild Sheep Jurassic Classic to talk wild sheep, conservation, sturgeon fishing and more. These three gentlemen are conservation superheroes without the capes and are part of a powerhouse team of volunteers that put this annual fundraiser together.The Jurassic is the event of the year - give us a listen and enjoy. For more information on the Jurassic Classic check out the following video: Wild Sheep Jurassic Classic PrimerEnjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Greg and Kyle sit down and talk Dall's Sheep. Kyle and Mike just stepped back into civilizations after a stretch on the mountain chasing the mighty white sheep around. Kyle and his hunting partner Mike pulled the coveted Dall draw this spring and Kyle talks about hunting the white sheep.Kyle shares the highs and lows of their trip and spoiler alert - there may have been a sheep taking on this one.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

Kyle sits down with WSSBC Vice President Chris Barker. This is not your normal podcast with Chris as we stick to hunting on this one instead of diving deep on projects like we typically do. Chris has hunted a ton over the years from backpack to riverboat to horseback often with archery equipment. He shares some of his early tales of mountain hunts and there are a few laughs as Chris discusses a number of the mistakes that were made.Chris has spent a ton of time in the mountains and has some wisdom and experience to share. We also discuss this year's hunt plans as he is just five weeks out from taking his son Jakab on his first mountain hunt.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome Julie Chapman to the podcast to talk Sheep hunting, Graveyard Outdoors, kids in the outdoors and conservation.Julie, although having grown up as a hunter, got bit really hard by the sheep bug a few years ago. Like everything in Julie's life she does everything to the extreme, hence her passion for chasing wild sheep. Julie notched her FNAWs a few years back and was closing in on her second FNAWS when her mother took ill this past year. Julie talks about the decision to leave the mountain and make her way home to be there for her mom. Julie and her husband were the founders of a not-for-profit called Graveyard Outdoors whose focus is to get children outside. Julie discusses what is like shepherding 65 kids on a turkey hunt and the many highs she has personally enjoyed mentoring the next generation of hunters.We also dive into the work Julie is doing as a Director for the Wild Sheep Foundation and her upcoming hunt plans this year.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We sit down with Renée Thornton, Sue Tidwell, Jack Atcheson Jr., John Bair and Jana Waller to talk about predators on the landscape. All five of these individuals are tied closely to wildlife conservation and have a vested interest in making sure predators are managed with the utmost attention.John and Jana have served at the State level working with wildlife managers. Their perspective gives us valuable insight into how managers approach this issue and some of the levers that they can pull to assist with effective management on the landscape. We talk to Sue to gather a better understanding of her unique perspective having an understanding of predators in Africa and the effect they have on communities. Renée provides context on her passion for predator harvest and how the image of hunters is critical when it comes to this sensitive issue. Lastly, Jack Atcheson Jr. is an outfitter and international outfitting consultant who has dealt with predators in his home state of Montana and abroad. Jack weighs in on why and how predators need to be effectively managed.Predator management is always emotive so this one may ruffle some feathers. Regardless open discussion about wildlife management and its many facets needs to be discussed and we flesh out some of these challenging areas.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.

We welcome Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance Chairman of the Board, Marvin Kwiatkowski to the podcast.Marvin has spent 28 years chasing big billies and he is passionate about conservation particularly mountain goats and wild sheep. We ask Marvin whether he prefers the conservation aspect or the hunting aspect more these days. This is a great discussion with a guy that has dedicated his life to the pursuit of mountain goats and carries that passion with him as he works to ensure their sustainability.Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Brought to you by our official sponsor SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, Precision Optics, Stone Glacier, Swarovski Optik and YETI.