Beyond the Kill

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host starts his four part series on acute back pain. Back pain and disc injuries are the leading cause of disability in North America. Listen weekly as Wardo will give you key tips to get out of pain and then bullet proof your back. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Chec...

On this episode, Adam visits with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to talk about his recent caribou hunt before the conversation transitions to elk hunting and the strategies and tactics he's used for consistent success over the years. @frontiersmengear www.frontiersmengear.ca --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty the host does a quick synopsis of hand care in the field and after a trip. Minimizing aches and pains from back pain to cracks in your hand all has a role in the mental game of mountain hunting, if you can prevent it then you probably should. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Check out...

On this episode, Adam hosts a guest he's been wanting to have on the show for years, Derek Woodske. Where do we start with Derek? Small town BC born and raised. World class athlete. Elite level human performance coach. Renowned speaker and presenter. Philosopher on all aspects of the human condition...the list could go on. Bottom line, Derek's thoughts on many subjects are well worth your time. En...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host talks about maintaining a solid immune system during a season of either long trips or multiple weekend outings. Don't let your immune slip and shelf you with sickness when it matters most. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Check out the latest JOMH Film on YouTube:...

On this episode, Adam hosts Baker Leavitt from Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) for a wide ranging conversation that covers everything from hunting tips and adventures, to leadership, teamwork, and an inside look at what makes BRCC such a sucessful company. If you know who Baker is, you'll want to listen to this episode. If you DON'T know who Baker is...you'll want to listen to this one ;) ------...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host dives into keeping your low back healthy during the breaking down of big game animals. Spine saving strategies are key to have in place before going into the back country but hey s&it happens and these tips can keep the rest of your hunt going and not sitting on the sidelines. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo...

On this episode, Adam's back in the interviewer's seat to host Dylan Eyers from EatWild to discuss what it takes to consistently have success hunting elk in BC. Dylan has decades of experience chasing elk and shares his insights and hard lessons learned from hunting these wily creatures. --------------------------- If you are not a member of WSF, it's time to join the best managed conservation org...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host digs into his recent shoulder surgery and the end stage rehabilitation that got him back to full strength months earlier then normal...rehabilitation is all about feathering the throttle early on and pinning it in the later stages @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- C...

This episode is a swapcast with Dylan Eyers from EatWild who took the helm as interviewer for his show, the EatWild Podcast. Dylan asked Kyle Stelter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and Adam to join him in a discussion on the concerningly high number of illegal rams that have been confiscated in BC so far this season. This is a major issue in the wild sheep community that deserves our full attenti...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host dives into why it's important to push your rehab to get back to full strength and activity. The body is a durable machine and can handle a lot of stress. When it's time to push that joint, tendon or muscle you have to do so with commitment. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube -------------------...

On this episode, Adam speaks with Lee MacDonald of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to get an update on what the RMGA has been up to recently, their growth and progress as an organization over the past few years, and how we in the hunting and conservation community can support mountain goat conservation efforts. SUPPORT OR JOIN THE RMGA HERE --------------------------- If you are not a member of W...

In this Episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host dives into his third installment of The World of Concussion and lays out a road map for people who are dealing with Post Concussion Symptoms maybe years after the initial injury. There is a lot of misinformation out there and this three series starting point can point you in the right direction to get back to preinjury life! @drmattwarddc ----...

On this episode, Janke has Peter Gutsche on the show to share the most up to date info on the tragic bighorn die-off that's occurring in the Grand Forks area of Southern BC. SUPPORT WSSBC HERE --------------------------- If you are not a member of WSF, it's time to join the best managed conservation organization on the planet. Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your...

On this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host does a continuation of last weeks podcast on concussions and touches on treatment options for each of the 5 categories of post concussion syndrome. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Check out the latest JOMH Film on YouTube: The Wind & The Wolves - A Hunter's First...

****EXPLICIT LANGUAGE – NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** On this episode, Janke and Wardo share lessons, highlights and lowlights from their recent sheep hunt. From gear to skills to mindset, there's something for everyone in this episode. --------------------------- If you are not a member of WSF, it's time to join the best managed conservation organization on the planet. Go to Wild Sheep Foundation...

On this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the hosts dives into the world of concussion. One of the most mistreated injuries to come into any medical office, more education around this topic is greatly needed. Listen into what a concussion is and the 5 main areas that are affected for those dealing with post concussion syndrome should be looked at for treatment. @drmattwarddc ------------------...

****EXPLICIT LANGUAGE – NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** In this episode, Adam sits down with repeat guest Dan Minsky--more commonly known as Pansky amongst the JOMH crew--to discuss his experiences hunting and eventually killing his first black bear this past spring. If you haven't already, we highly recommend you also check out Episode 254, where Dan shares some truly uncommon stories from his time...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host discusses injury management while on a hunt. Either sustaining an injury on a backcountry adventure or managing a nagging injury from prior to heading into the mountains can be super frustrating. Listen for some tips and tricks to maximize your body's ability to heal. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on...

In this episode, Adam sits down with Wardo (@drmattwarddc) to review their respective gear lists for their upcoming backpack sheep hunt. This will be both Adam and Wardo's first time hunting BC's Stone sheep opener and, with a history of primarily hunting the mid to late season months, both guys had to rethink their standard approach to their apparel systems. --------------------------- If you are...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty with Wardo the host dives into recovery and not piling too much on your plate and seeing negative results. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Check out the latest JOMH Film on YouTube: The Wind & The Wolves - A Hunter's First Buck --------------------------- Go to www.canisathlete.com a...

On this episode, Adam sits down with repeat guest and good friend Ben Stourac of Arcadia Outfitting to discuss the devastating loss of their entire basecamp in the McKay Fire, a 26,000 hectare wildfire that began on June 29 th along BC's Fraser River corridor. In 2017, Ben and his wife Rosi purchased their dream business, Arcadia Outfitting, a guided tourism operation. They immediately poured thei...

In this episode of Quick and Dirty, Wardo sits down with the Journal of Mountain Hunting Editior in Chief Adam Janke aka Jankinov. They break down last seasons training vs this season training, what changed, stayed the same, and was new. Last season there were some aerobic holes in Adam's game so Wardo dives into the training and mindset to get Adam back to pushing the pace at the front of the gro...

On this episode, Adam sits down with the team behind The Veteran Hunters , a non-profit volunteer organization led and staffed by veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. Their mission is to help veterans and first responders manage the effects of PTSD through hunting and other outdoor experiences. With a unique model focused on making hunting as accessible as possible, this organization is doing gr...

On this episode of Quick and Dirty Wardo touches on how to taper leading up to a hunt. Spoiler alert you can't get fit in 5 days before a 12 day hunt. @drmattwarddc --------------------------- Quick & Dirty with Wardo is now on YouTube --------------------------- Check out the latest JOMH Film on YouTube: The Wind & The Wolves - A Hunter's First Buck --------------------------- Go to www.canisathl...