This is a special release of the Talk is Sheep podcast and a bit of a change from our regular content. We sit down with WSSBC Director, Justin Kallusky to talk about mental health and how outdoor places, wildlife and conservation can play a role in a healthy state of mind.Justin is most easily recognized as the World Record Mountain Goat holder, however at the Society we certainly know Justin for his deep thinking, respect for wildlife, ability to communicate and his passion for all these...

We welcome Thomas Lees to the podcast to talk about hunting in Alaska - in particular, Dall's Sheep hunting. Thomas has grown up hunting with his Dad, Jerry an Alaska legend that has a passion for sheep hunting having taken 40 rams to date.We talk about how Thomas's upbringing, his most memorable hunts, and what it is like to hunt with a guy like Jerry that is obsessed with sheep hunting and harvesting old, mature rams. We talk about the current state of wild sheep in Alaska and discuss...

What no Way! FS!We welcome the What No Way Guy to the podcast to talk about hunting, conservation, cars and more. Shaun is a true to life influencer and after seeing him take his first elk we had to have him on the podcast. He is a hunter and sustains his family on wild meat.Shaun is not your every day guy and that is what makes this podcast so special. With 8.5 million followers on social media, to say that his reach is powerful is an understatement. The important part to note is that Shaun...

We welcome Matt Ward to the podcast. Matt is an ardent WSSBC volunteer, lead of our Ruck in the Park and Ruck in the Shulaps programs and a die hard sheep hunter that just got kicked out of the less than one club.We sit down and speak to Matt about his fall and his incredible Stone's Sheep. Matt and his hunting partners had an epic trip deep into sheep terrain and came out with a story and a ram. He also talks about a new program the Society is leading called Fitness, Conservation,...

We welcome PNW Huntress Sara Gamache to the podcast to talk hunting, women in the outdoors, conservation and more. Sara, through a lifetime of hunting had gained the reputation of being a true huntress and is lethal with a stick and string. She has grown an affinity for more challenging hunts as her success has escalated and her latest pursuit is dangerous games with archery equipment.Sara is a fierce advocate for getting women and kids involved in the outdoors and hunting. She talks about...

We welcome Coloradan John Legnard to the podcast to discuss wolves and their repatriation in Colorado. John is a dedicated conservationist and a concerned citizen of Colarado.The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the final Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan in May 2023, clearing the way for CPW biologists to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide and meet the voter-approved deadline of reintroduction by December 31, 2023.John shares with us how many...

We sit down to talk politics on this addition of Talk is Sheep with the BC provincial elections around the corner. British Columbians will be going to the polls onOctober 19, 2024.Please note that the Wild Sheep Society of BC is not advocating for any particular party as we are a non-partisan not-for-profit organization. Any issues raised or reference to any specific parties is the opinion of the participant and not that of the Wild Sheep Society of BC.We do highly encourage everyone to vote...

We welcome Kris Wrathall to the podcast to talk about mountain hunting, getting kids into the backcountry and we touch on WSSBC's 2025 Mountain Hunting Expo.Kris is an accomplished mountain hunter and was involved in the early days with the Wild Sheep Society of BC. We talk about the early days, Kris's journey back to the Society and we discuss the expo part of our Penticton Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting event.This fall Kris brought along his sixteen year old son Parker on a...

Kyle and Greg catch up midseason on hunting season, the provincial elections, pronghorn antelope hunting and more.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs (http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sheepbc&plan=monthly).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...

We welcome Mike Hungle and Courtney Hungle, the father daughter duo from Hungle Outdoors to the podcast. Mike and Courtney are respected outdoor writers and Mike has passed along his passion for the outdoors to his adult children, Courtney and Kyle.We had the privilege of welcoming Mike and Courtney to our 2024 Jurassic Classic where they tried their hand at fishing giant white sturgeon on BC's Fraser River. We check in with them about that experience and discuss their adventures, passion...

We welcome Dustin Diefenderfer to the podcast to talk about fitness, health and an exciting new program called Tough Sheep. We dive into the why, what, how and what is new at MTNTOUGH. Dustin shares with us a new program for Wild Sheep Foundation's Sheep Week that will see one lucky partcipant when a Dall's Sheep Hunt with Stan Stevens in the Mackenzie Mountains in 2025. For more on how to get signed up visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/Reno/2025TOUGHSHEEP...

We welcome Alicia Woods to the podcast to talk prescribed burns and supporting Stone's sheep on the landscape. Alicia is the lead biologist that has been moving burns forward in the Peace region and we sit down to discuss the nuances of fire on the landscape.There are incredible challenges to pulling these prescribed burns off and we dive into those. The Wild Sheep Society has had incredible support for this initiative receiving funding from our partners that include Wild Sheep Foundation,...

Kyle is welcomed into the man-cave of highly accomplished hunter and dedicated conservationist, Greg Sawchuck. If you ask him, Greg will identify first and foremost as a conservationist, however a quick look around his house and he is without question a mountain hunter.Greg, weaves tales of his many hunts in BC and around the world. His Boone and Crockett record book Rocky Mountain Bighorn take your breath when you walk into the room. The 7 by 7 Roosevelt elk that takes the centre of his view...

We welcome Jared Frasier, Executive Director for 2% for Conservation to the podcast to talk about Jared's fall hunt plans, the latest on the 2% for Conservation movement, hunters at the ballot box and more.During our visit we start diving into orange washing, ballot box initiatives, if hunters really do make a difference in the political arena and more. As a registered not for profit we are not advocating for any specific candidate or party, however it is incumbent upon us to do our due...

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Paul, an Alberta firefighter who lives for the thrill of the hunt. Jim recently returned from a successful mountain goat hunt in the rugged terrain of British Columbia, where he conquered the high peaks to bring down a true trophy. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Jim shares stories of his impressive deer hunting in Alberta, where he’s honed his skills to take down some big bucks. We also dive into the adventure of fly-in backcountry hunts, exploring...

Kyle and Greg welcome Jim Manley to the podcast to discuss his new book, Tracks on the Mountain. This is a sheep hunters book like no other and Jim leads us through his twelve sheep hunts with a pace of excitement and anticipation. He talks about his humble beginnings and how he spent years saving to make his first hunt a reality. His stories are filled with the struggles sheep hunters experience both on and off the mountain and he does an incredible job sharing those story.If you are a...

Kyle and Greg go this one alone to talk about the opener of sheep hunting season here in BC, Jurassic Classic, their fall hunting plans and the general goings on here in the sheep world in BC.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs (http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sheepbc&plan=monthly).We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting,...

We welcome Hana Erikson to the podcast to talk hunting, conservation and more. Hana is the Executive Assistant of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. This is an opportunity for us to talk about Hana's successful Stone's Sheep hunt, her many experiences in the back country, and what it is like to hunt with hounds. We talk about her first successful big game harvest and much more.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs...

Kyle and Peter sit down to talk about hunting, guiding, membership and more. Peter spends his fall in the mountains working for Arctic Red River Outfitters. He shares stories about his experiences in the mountains, his passion for the outdoors and of course the work he does as a WSSBC Director and Membership Chair.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs (http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sheepbc&plan=monthly).We partnered...

We welcome WSSBC Monarch Member and Spike Camp founder Chuck Peeling to the podcast. Chuck recently traveled to South Africa for a great hunt with Bosveld Jacobs Safaris. Kyle and Chuck talk about the South Africa hunting experience, Chucks fall hunting line up and the goings on over at Spike Camp.Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs (http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sheepbc&plan=monthly).We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness...

Kyle welcomes Bryan Bailey and Glen Landrus to the podcast to discuss international sheep hunting, Washington wild sheep and more.Bryan and Glen own Bailey and Landrus Hunting Company and are renowned for guiding clients to big rams. The cover photo of the podcast boasts a 202" Bighorn that Glen and Landrus guided a happy client to.On this one we hit Bryan up on international sheep hunting. He has hunted all over the world including accompanying clients on their international hunts. Bryan...

We sit down with Vancouver businessman Sean Zubor to talk about hunting, gun rights, leadership, conservation and why we need to be a united force as hunters and firearms owners.Sean is the owner and founder of Stonehaus Realty with over $100 million in sales to his name. As a mentor and company leader Sean knows a thing or two about leadership. Sean is also a passionate hunter and an advocate for our way of life and ensuring the next generation gets to enjoy the privileges we enjoy today.We...

While at the Wild Sheep Foundation Chapter and Affiliate Summit XVI in Calgary we welcome WSF Ombudsman Wayne Henderson to Talk is Sheep. We are joined by WSF Chair Glen Landrus as we do a deep dive into Wayne's passion for all things wild sheep.Wayne is a determined mountain hunter spending many years running down his dream of taking all four North American Wild Sheep. Having grown up in the days of Jack O'Connor he became addicted to mountain game, particularly wild sheep. On top of that...

We welcome Dylan Forsyth to the podcast to talk hunting, conservation, family and more. Dylan has the distinguished reputation of earning the BC Slam, which includes a Rocky and California Bighorn, Stone and Dall Sheep. Few hunters in BC have done this and even less at a young age.We dive into hunting regulation changes in British Columbia, Limited Entry Hunting and more. Dylan, while having the reputation of being an accomplished hunter, is also incredibly passionate about conservation and...