Beyond the Kill

With the archery season opener around the corner, hopefully your shit is dialed and you're feeling confident. But, if you're scrambling to get ready and are squeezing in a ton of reps before your first hunt, then try these exercises to keep your shoulders happy and avoid overuse injuries or issues so you can head afield in the best shoulder shape possible. @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKAND...

On this episode, Adam and Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear discuss gear, upcoming hunts, film projects, and share the first real details about their soon to be released knife collaboration. @frontiersmengear --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher . Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Comp...

Wardo had some knee pain during his recent sheep hunt but you don't have to let symptoms or injuries sustained on an early season hunt derail your hunting (and training) for the rest of the season. Listen in to hear how Wardo plans to get back in the game as quickly as possible. @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Given many people have been or currently are out in the field chasing sheep, and many more are just weeks away from elk and other season openers, we wanted to repost this educational and in-depth Precision Insights podcast from Precision Optics . If you've come back from a hunt and feel as though your optics let you down OR, you're about to head out and are wondering whether you need to upgrade yo...

Wardo goes over some issues he commonly treats in clinic regarding chronic neck pain and the link to eye dysfunction. @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Wardo gives you a few workouts and some workout parameters to follow so you can keep after it when you're away from the gym and have very rudimentary equipment! @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com            

In this episode, John Barklow joins Adam for an in-depth, educational discussion on one of the most important pieces in your apparel system, the active insulation layer. If there's an aspect to your system that's more innovative, versatile, adaptive, and high performing we have yet to find it. Regardless of what you hunt and where you hunt, active insulation, and the best practices for how to appl...

This time of year we all have lots of going on...family and friends visiting, patio parties, time on the boat or at the cabin, and so on. Going hard with your workouts is one thing but you have to put equal emphasis on recovering before the big hunt. Listen in for some easy tips to get the most out of your training by being smart and efficient with your recovery program. @drmattwarddc ————————— Us...

In this episode, Adam goes solo and reviews a bunch of products from a variety of companies that he's been using over the past few months. If you're eyeing up some new gear for the early season (and beyond), you'll want to tune in. @crispihunting @mysteryranch @sitkagear @canis_athlete @kuiu_official @argali_official @beyond.clothing --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep...

If you have suffered from headaches or a neck that makes shoulder checking impossible, it's usually made worse when you load up a heavy pack and head into the backcountry. Listen up for tips on how to overcome neck stiffness and not get stuck looking like batman on your next mountain hunt. @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

In this episode, Adam gets the full scoop on Wardo's recent trip to Haida Gwaii to chase Sitka Blacktails and fish for salmon and halibut. With tons of opportunities and more than a few lessons learned, this was a hunt to remember for Wardo. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to...

In this episode Wardo covers dealing with last minute aches and pains, and how to think about fitness, mobility, nutrition, and recovery in the final weeks leading up to a tough mountain hunt. @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Sheep opener is fast approaching, and we've been taking in a lot of questions relating to it. NMO answers questions from the audience.   --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membershi...

Wardo gives some tips to help get back into the groove after two weeks away from the mountains. This is especially important if you have a bunch of back-to-back hunts from August to November!   @drmattwarddc ————————— SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to  Wild Sheep Foundation  to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. ————————— Use code "QuickandDirty" to get 25% off a...

In this episode, Nolan sits down with Jesse Bone and Tash Baycroft of Filter Studios, and Director Dan Minsky to discuss their most recent documentary film for the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Transmission, about M.ovi in British Columbia's wild sheep.   "There is a pandemic happening amongst wild sheep. The infectious bacteria known as mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (movi) is a deadly bacteria that is pas...

Wardo was just on Haida Gwaii chasing alpine blacktails with his bow and has a few observations on what he thought was the most useful part of his training leading up to the hunt and how it helped him handle the steep mountains of Haida Gwaii! @drmattwarddc ————————— Use code "QuickandDirty" to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com ————————— SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: WANT TO WIN A DALL SHEEP HUNT IN...

On the last episode of the White Ram series, Adam visits with Ben Stourac, who has spent the last 10 seasons guiding at one of the most well-known and respected outfits in the NWT, Arctic Red. Although now an outfitter himself, Ben continues to go back to Arctic Red every year, and is about to leave for his 11 th season with ARRO. Ben has guided and hunted for sheep in BC, the Yukon, Kyrgyzstan, a...

In this episode, Nolan sits down with Brendan Kelly, founder of Ovis Stone. Ovis Stone is a technical apparel company in its early stages based out of British Columbia, designed by guides for the dedicated sheep hunter. Brendan explains some of his past, and where the company is going. We're excited to see what they do with this brand moving forward as gear is launched. @ovis_stone ---------------...

If you have big fall goals of a 14-day trip then don't let smaller, easier 4-day hunts get in the way of your goal. Listen in on Wardo's opinion on why you shouldn't taper your training for small trips. @drmattwarddc ————————— SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: WANT TO WIN A DALL SHEEP HUNT IN THE NWT? Check out how you can support the Wild Sheep Foundation and be entered into a draw to win a Dall's Sheep hunt w...

On this episode of the White Ram series, Adam visits with Kevin Kehoe, President & CEO of the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation chapter, and Gray Thornton, President & CEO of WSF. Kevin and Gray share their perspectives on the past, present, and future of wild sheep conservation in Alaska, as well as some of the diverse challenges and opportunities the wild sheep community in AK (and beyond) are workin...

In this episode, Nolan sits down again with Josh Hamilton, Wild Sheep Society of BC Director, passionate sheep conservationist, and hunter. Josh has been spearheading the WSSBC's northern burns project and working with several different groups to successfully launch prescribed burns for thinhorn sheep. @mountain_neanderthal Wild Sheep Society of BC Mountain Wildlife Conservation Society @wildsheep...

The host dives into his clinical background for some tips on how to overcome some acute neck pain.   You know the type…when you have to turn at the waist to shoulder check. Listen in for some simple tips. @drmattwarddc ————————— Take the guesswork out of arrow tuning with Vector Arrows . Micro-diameter shafts, low modulus carbon and thick walls give you flatter shooting, stronger arrows with a wid...

In this episode, Nolan sits down once again with Tanner Dannish, Owner & Founder of Frontiersmen Gear, to talk about the Ridgeline knife series coming out, some exciting growth in the business, and some personal hunting plans this year. @frontiersmengear www.frontiersmengear.ca Find out more about Tanner & Frontiersmen Gear: BTK - EP 256 - The Art of Knifemaking BTK - EP 284 - Maintaining Your Edg...

On this episode, Wardo sits down with Isaac Smith, founder of Vector Arrows, to help him figure out the most efficient way to tackle his physical preparation for hunting season.   If you have had a hard time finding time for training while balancing work, family or whatever else is on your plate, tune in to hear how you can build a simple program that will help you succeed while still leaving time...

On this episode of the White Ram series, Adam visits with guide/outfitter Glenda Groat, who manages Canol Outfitters in the NWT. Glenda brings an expansive history of hunting, guiding and outfitting to this episode. From what it takes to pursue your dreams as a guide and outfitter, to the keys to selecting the right Dall's hunt for YOU if you're thinking of chasing White Rams at some point in your...