Talk Is Sheep
Episodes
EP 89: Behind the Scenes with Kyle Stelter
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hamilton and Greg Rensmaag (WSSBC Secretary and TiS Instagram Page manager) welcome WSSBC CEO Kyle Stelter to the show. This is a unique podcas...
EP 88: Age Matters with Kevin Dana
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome to the show Kevin Dana, Owner of Barney's Sports Chalet and Frontier Gear of Alaska. We invite Kevin onto the show to talk packs, and that ...
EP 87: Canada in the Rough with Keith Beasley
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Beasley is no stranger to the camera and joining us on Talk is Sheep we discuss what makes the Beasley brothers tick. We talk about their show ...
EP 86: Bless the Rains with Greg Rensmaag
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome WSSBC Secretary Greg Rensmaag to the show for a deep dive into all things Rensmaag. We find out what makes Greg tick, why he got involved ...
EP 85: Behind the Lens with Branlin Shockey
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Branlin Shockey to the show to talk about all things behind the lens. Growing up in the shadows of the world's most famous hunting icon has...
EP 84: From the Fire Hall to the Mountain Top with Brent Acorn
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle welcome Brent Acorn to the show. Professionally Brent is a firefighter and retired substitute school teacher. He is also a dedicated Li...
EP 83: A Legacy of Wild Sheep with Madie Demaske JD
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle sit down with Madie Demaske. While Madie is an attorney by profession we don't spend much time speaking about the law.Madie is the youn...
Ep 82: Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta with Paul Chambers & Mike Smith
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Paul Chambers and Mike Smith to the show to talk about all the going ons over at Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta Chapter. We jump into the m...
EP 81: Walk the Walk with Kristy Titus
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle welcome Kristy to the show. We hit on a variety of subjects including some cool hunting experiences and stories. But, we dive into some...
EP 80: Rugged Expeditions with J. Alain Smith
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down with J. Alain Smith and talk music, books and oh yea we even got around to catching up on some hunting and conservation talk t...
EP 128: The Drinking Thinking Podcast with Nolan Wannop
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a whiskey and pull up a seat. The expletive factor is a bit high on this one but there is lots of entertainment.Nolan Wannop received the 2023 W...
EP 79: The Outdoor Quest with T. J. Schwanky
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle catch up with T.J., touching base on a variety of topics including his recent hunts, how he achieved his F.N.A.W.S., issues relating to...
EP 78: Fire on the Landscape with Josh Hamilton
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Wild Sheep Society of BC Director Josh Hamilton and talk about all things wild sheep. Josh is a Director living in Charlie Lake, BC a...
EP 77: A Life of Adventure with Adam Foss
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Adam Foss to the show. Adam is no stranger to our wild sheep community and it is always enlightening, entertaining and educational chattin...
EP 76: Sydney Goward – Where Passion Meets Purpose
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle sit down with University of Victoria Masters Student, Sydney Goward. She is working with Gwich’in communities to study population dy...
EP 75: David Wise – A Two-time Gold Medalist Olympian that Hunts
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A two-time Olympic gold medalist, an Olympic silver medalist, and a four-time X Games Gold Medalist.And a hunter.A podcast almost 6 months in the ma...
EP 74: Women Hunt with Renée Thornton from Wild Sheep Foundation
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve welcome Women Hunt lead Renée Thornton to the show. A three time returnee we catch up on Wild Sheep Foundation’s Women Hunt initiat...
EP 73: Thinhorn Summit III with Kevin Hurley
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While attending the Thinhorn Summit III in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Kyle and Steve sit down with Wild Sheep Foundation Vice President of Conservati...
EP 72: A Life’s Passion with Doctor Helen Schwantje
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down and talk wild sheep with Dr. Helen Schwantje. Helen has had her pulse on wild sheep in British Columbia for the past three de...
EP 71: The Bone Collector with Travis T-Bone Turner
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis T-Bone Turner is the definition of Southern Hospitality.A genuine nice guy all around, Steve and Kyle were privileged to get an hour of his ti...
EP 70: A family that hunts together stays together with Jen Shears
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle chat with Jen Shears (“@smidjen” on Instagram). Jen, a native of Newfoundland and her husband (Kerry) have an energetic daughter n...
Transmission with Jesse Bone
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a pandemic happening amongst wild sheep.The infectious bacteria known as Mycoplasma Ovipneumoniae (M.Ovi) is a deadly bacteria that is passed...
EP 69: Running down a Dream – Randy Newberg
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down with Randy Newberg and talk sheep, hunting, conservation and what makes Randy tick. Randy is a straight shooter and we dive i...
EP 68: Conservation Conversations with Dr. Adam Ford
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Dr. Ford and talk conservation. He is an Associate Professor of Biology at UBC Okanagan in the Faculty of Science.Dr. Ford leads the...
EP 67: Partners in Elevation – Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve welcome Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance Directors and Executives to the pod – Jason Peak and Darryn Epp. Jason and Darryn have been at...
ACT NOW 2.0 – Region 7B Peace Moose and Caribou Closures
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ACT NOW 2.0 Supercast. BC’s hunt podcast community sits down for a serious talk about the Provincial Governments recent change relating to Cari...
EP 66: A Yukon Arctic Adventure With Greg McHale
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lifelong adventurer, World Class athlete and host of Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Winner of the Outdoor Network’s Best New Series for 2019! Whether h...
EP 65: Venison is the new kale
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Michael Hunter made headlines in 2018 when he stepped out of the back at Antler Kitchen in Toronto which he co-owns, wearing an apron and wieldin...
EP 64: Not a Carbon Copy with Jules McQueen
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Jules McQueen, President of Carbon TV. Jules is a dedicated hunter, passionate, articulate and leads a team at Carbon that is the pr...
EP 63: In the Land of Dreamers – Wayne Sawchuk
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout his youth and young adulthood, Wayne Sawchuk struggled with the disparity between life as a logging contractor and the call of the wild. In...
EP 62: Lets Go To Survival School with Jessie Krebs – SERE Instructor
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve get a chance to sit down with one heck of a busy woman in Jessie Krebs. If you think you have an idea of tough in the back country is...
EP 61: Who Let the Dogs Out with Mike Bridger
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bridger has been a friend of the WSSBC as long as we can remember. Steve and Kyle finally get to sit down with him and catch up on how things are...
EP 60: The Shock Factor with Jim Shockey
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down with Jim Shockey. Jim has spent the past four decades in the hunting space and he has watched hunting evolve in the eyes of t...
EP 59: Cat Scratch Fever with Siobhan Darlington
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with PhD Student Siobhan Darlington and talk wildlife conservation. Siobhan is currently completing her PhD at University of British Colu...
EP 58: Build a Bridge with Dr. Clayton Lamb
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down with Dr. Clayton Lamb to talk conservation. Our subject ranges from endangered caribou to Bighorn Sheep mortality in the Koot...
EP 57: Laura Zerra – Survivalist, TV Star, Bad Ass
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one for the books – from TV Celebrity to Taxidermist to Social Media Influencer to Hunter there is not much that Laura Zerra has not done. ...
EP 56: Cries of the Savanna with Sue Tidwell
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve welcome author Sue Tidwell to the podcast.This is a fascinating listen, as they dive deep into her story. We are sure it will grab yo...
EP 55: Jana Waller and Skull Bound Chronicles
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Jana Waller to the show. We wanted to talking hunting and conservation and she did not disappoint. We recap Jana’s hunting journey and ...
EP 54: Sheep Week with Keith Balfourd and the Wild Sheep Foundation
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Keith Balfourd, Manager of Marketing and Communications with the Wild Sheep Foundation back to the show. We wanted to hear it from the sou...
EP 53: The Nature Trust of BC with Dr. Jasper Lament
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we welcome Nature Trust of BC’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasper Lament to the show. We learn about the great work that BC’s la...
Ep 52: Kicked Out with Joe Humphries
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for an epic sheep tale? WSSBC Treasurer Joe Humphries delivers in spades on this two hour episode of highs and lows – everything you ...
EP 51: Let’s get Midwestern with Nick Negrini and Tyler Donahue
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Secretary Nick Negrini and Vice-President Tyler Donahue from the Midwest Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. We talk about the ori...
EP 50: Abbotsford Fish & Game with Dr. Ian Baird
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle welcome Dr. Ian Baird to the show. Ian has a resume a mile long when it comes to wild sheep conservation. He is the Treasurer of the A...
EP 49: Walk the Line with Joe Eppele
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve have a spirited chat with repeat guest Joe Eppele. They dive right into the current and ongoing issues surrounding predator management ...
EP 48: Women Hunt with Renée Thornton and Rebecca Peters
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many reasons, the fastest-growing segment in the hunter/conservationist community today is women. Understanding why and what it will take to help ...
EP 47: Talking Taxidermy with the Rackmaster – Trevor Carruthers
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle sit down with the Rackmaster to talk taxidermy. For our regular listeners you may recognize Trevor from episode 33. We had some seriou...
EP: 46 – Cause Science with Zijian Sim and Bill Jex
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Dr. Zijian Sim (known as Sim) and Bill Jex. Sim talks about his study from the University of Alberta - "Management implications of h...
EP 45: The Search for Tom Leonard
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle welcome Tammy Leonard, the spouse of missing hunter Tom Leonard and Joey Prevost from Terrace Search and Rescue to the show. 16 years ...
EP 44: Illegal Sheep Harvest with host Dylan Ayers and Adam Janke
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some troubling news in the sheep hunting community. At least 12 illegal rams have been seized by the Conservation Officer Service this year. These ram...
EP 43: High Country Hijinks Part II with Mike Kirk & Kyle Stelter
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43 Mike and Kyle continue their story in the high country on their 2021 BC fly in Stone Sheep hunt. They talk about the new gear they trie...
EP 42: High Country Hijinks with Mike and Kyle
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Kirk and Kyle Stelter fresh back from their 2021 Stone's sheep hunt sit down to chat about the trip - the highs and lows and everything in betwee...
EP 41: The Grand Forks Sheep Die Off with Peter Gutsche
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have Wild Sheep Society of BC Director Peter Gutsche on the show to talk about the Bluetongue Virus and what he is seeing on the ground in Grand Fo...
EP 40: A B & C BS with Justin Spring – Boone & Crockett
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 conse...
EP 39: The 700 Club with Tony Caligiuri
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Steve sit down with Anthony Caligiuri - Wild Sheep Foundation Director, Boone and Crockett Executive Vice President of Conservation and Presi...
EP 38: The Mountain Neanderthal with Josh Hamilton
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 37: Women Hunt (TM) with Renée Thornton
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 36: Playing with Fire with John Davies – RPF
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 35 – Honor the Hunt – A Chat with Britt Longoria
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
EP 34 – Hunters of Color – Jimmy Flatt
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Ep 33 – Talking Taxidermy with the Rackmaster – Trevor Carruthers
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle sit down with the Rackmaster to talk taxidermy. Trevor is an accomplished sheep hunter, diehard conservationist and one hell of a taxi...
EP 32 – Musings of Mike Morris
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A hunter, former president of the BC trappers Association, dedicated conservationist, 32 year career in the RCMP – and now a member of the legislati...
EP 31: Wilderness to Table with Bri Van Scotter
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. O...
EP 30: Feeling Sheepish with Bill Jex
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 29: Hollywood in the Hills
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Donald C Martin, aka Hollywood - esteemed President of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Director of Hunting Operations for Ultima ...
EP 28: Where WSSBC Began – Wild Sheep on the Fraser with Chris Procter
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Region 3 Senior Wildlife Biologist Chris Procter to talk wild sheep. As WSSBC's largest fiscal commitment to date, California Bighorn...
EP: 27 – Getting the Goat with Laura Balyx
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wil...
EP 26: Walking the Edge with Joe Eppele. How many hills do we have left?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
EP 25: Gearing up with Kevin Dana – The Barney’s outdoor legacy
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 24 – The Last Frontier(sman) with Tanner Dannish
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**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 Ta...
EP 23 – Through the Looking Glass with Swarovski’s Dean Capuano
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Swaro...
EP 22 – A Political Approach to an Emotional Argument with Blaine Calkins
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Blaine Calkins, Conservative Member of Parliament for Red Deer - Lacombe. Mr. Calkins is the Chair of the Conservative Hunting and An...
EP 21 – Light That Sparke with Miranda Sparkes, World Silver Medalist 3D Archer
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 20: Backcountry cooking, with Kristen Bullock & Mike Kirk
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Briden Solutions owner Kristen Bullock to the show to discuss planning and executing the perfect backcountry trip from a food perspective. ...
EP 19: Eye on the Prize, with Omer Hrbinic
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
***********Explicit Language - Not suitable for children***********We welcome Precision Optics owner Omer Hrbinic back on the show for his second appe...
Ep 18: Preparing for a Mountain Hunt, with Aaron Parotta
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
EP 17: The Northern Fundraiser, with Robbie Englot, Korey Green & Josh Hamilton
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
EP 16: A $20 Desert Sheep Hunt, with Glen Landrus (Wild Sheep Foundation)
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 conservation...
EP 15: You want to be a what? with Dr. Caeley Thacker
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome British Columbia's new Provincial Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Caeley Thacker to the show. Dr. Thacker is no stranger to the wild sheep commun...
EP 14: A Legacy, with Jessie Young (Midnight Sun Outfitters)
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 13: Sheep Week, The Experience, with Gray Thornton & Keith Balfourd
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Wild Sheep Foundation President & CEO Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing and Communications Keith Balfourd. Gray and Keith ...
EP 12: Platinum On the Mountain Top, with Omer Hrbinic
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
***********EXPLICIT CONTENT, NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN****************A Platinum Monarch and Life Member of the WSSBC Omer has always been the first t...
EP 11: The “Tail” of the Jurassic Classic, with Dean Werk & Trevor Carruthers
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 10: Dreams Rams Of BC, with Bill Pastorek
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 9: Behind The Scenes Of The WSSBC, with Sabrina Larsen
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
*****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 ...
EP 8: Conservation In Perpetuity , with Al Peatt
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
EP 7: Welcome To Our Campfire with Jonathan Proctor (1Campfire)
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Connection. Memories. Camaraderie. What is a campfire to you? An interesting twist with this episode, as Steve goes from co-host to guest. 1Campfire i...
EP 6: Journey Of A Ram Hunter, with Shane Pallister
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 footstep...
EP 5: What’s Conservation Worth To You? with Jared Frasier & Ben Berukoff
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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%' mean...
EP 4: Bighorns In The Desert, with Clay Brew, Emilio Rangel, Jacob Artee
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle welcome Clay Brew - Conservation Director, Wild Sheep Foundation along with Emilio Rangel (President) and Jacob Artee of the Mexico Cou...
EP 3: Down With The Sheep Sickness, with Clay Lancaster
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 thousand...
EP 2: Sending Out an SOS, with Kevin Hurley & Chris Barker
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Kyle have a sobering discussion with Kevin Hurley Vice-President of Conservation & Operations, Wild Sheep Foundation and Chris Barker - ...
EP 1: Real or False, Should you pull the trigger? with Bill Jex
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...