Beyond the Kill

Rob Wilson is a human performance coach, educator and author with  significant experience  training professional fighters and all branches of the military, but especially those within the special operations community.    He brings a very practical, grounded perspective to what an appropriately designed training program looks like, how to think about recovery (what some might call self-care), and h...

The ever practical and ever salty NMO is back for his annual pre-guiding season episode. We get the story from his recent bear hunt and then dig into his thoughts on some of the hot topics in cartridges,  calibers  and ballistics within the hunting community .     @nmo   ---------------------------   TRUSTED PARTNERS:   For over 100 years  Leica  has set the standard for premium optics. From spott...

Are we living through an era where the ability to market a product has overtaken the importance of that product's ability to perform in the field? We are constantly being sold new, better, and more technologically advanced tools. But do they perform when it matters? Do they live up to the hype?  Do they actually make you a better or more competent hunter or shooter?  Or are they just incredibly we...

Trail Kreitzer brings a different kind of energy to the game.      No posturing, no fluff, no hyperbole. Just measured, field-based experience and advice from years and years of Western big game hunting. As a consistently successful bowhunter season after season, he's the embodiment of commitment to his craft.    On this episode, Trail shares his thoughts on the intricacies of modern archery equip...

We are utterly drowning in content, opinions, posts, and products. It's becoming increasingly difficult to wade through the noise and find those with the kind of experience we can actually trust. Barklow is one of those people.   On this episode, John strips everything down to the basics. The fundamentals that never go out of style. The skills and philosophies that help you learn,  test  and evolv...

Is failure such a dirty word? Is delayed gratification so hard to stomach?   On this episode, Zack Boughton of  Montana Wild  returns to recount his longstanding search for a mature mountain mule deer buck in his home state of Montana.   Zack's story behind this hard to achieve goal, his self-imposed standards, and the process driven approach he applies to hold himself accountable are worth your t...

On this episode, Adam is joined by Robbie Clunes, one of the founders of  Let's Go Guided , a new and unique podcast and community-based platform focused on giving you the chance to really get to know the people behind a guide/outfitting operation.   With an emphasis on stories and the truth behind the scenes of how the featured operations really run their guided hunts, this is the closest you can...

On this episode, Adam rolls solo and shares his lessons, mistakes, observations, and thoughts on how to sift through  what's   really necessary  when it comes to physical preparation and training for backcountry hunting pursuits. No gym needed.   After more than 10 years of training  almost exclusively  at home using  a very basic equipment setup, Adam's thoughts are especially applicable to those...

This  one's  for all the parents (or soon to be parents) out there. How do you balance a life fueled by adventure and travel while managing the responsibilities (and joy) of parenting?      Adam and Frankie Foss are the couple behind Foss Media, one of the most respected film and photography production companies in the hunting,  fishing  and general outdoor recreation space.    With clients like L...

After a long hiatus, renowned mountain guide and outfitter Ben Stourac is back on the show.   Ben is the owner of  Arcadia Outfitting , based in BC, and  Iron North Outfitting  based in the Yukon Territory. Between both outfits, Ben and his team of guides offer hunts for exceptional black bears, California bighorn sheep, mule deer, Dall sheep, giant Yukon  moose  and mountain caribou, as well as g...

Your feet and ankles are the foundation of everything you do in the mountains — and when  they're  not up to the task of a mountain or backcountry hunt, your new jacket,  bow  or rifle  won't  keep you going. As we head into a new season, this is the time to start paying attention to that foundation.   In this episode, I revisit a deep dive into how your feet, boots, and insoles  actually interact...

Caylen Wojcik is the founder of  Modern Day Sniper   and   Modern Day Rifleman . He is a leading authority on developing one's skills with a rifle and the equipment needed to achieve the highest levels of precision, be that on game or in a competition context. More importantly, he brings a true philosopher's approach to the thinking, mindset and skill progressions  required  to get the most out of...

Brad Brooks, the founder of ARGALI Outdoors , has been on the show a number of times over the past few years, and he always brings an honest, no holds barred approach to many topics that impact the mountain and backcountry hunting community.   Well-known for their shelter systems, sleeping bags, and a variety of hunting gear and accessories, Argali is on the verge of launching their own apparel li...

If you're a serious elk hunter, odds are you've heard of Shawn Melland. If not, you'll have a hard time believing what this guy has achieved over the past 10 years.   Shawn has taken 8 bulls in 10 years, with an average score of 375". Each and every one DIY. As he puts it, he lives and breathes bowhunting giant bulls. He's also a former NFL linebacker and a guy that still trains like a professiona...

This episode features Craig Francis, the VP of Brand at Ultraview Archery , and a guy whose content, perspectives, and opinions are the furthest from mundane.   Craig's been in the hunting creative space for over 10 years and has worked with numerous brands over that timeframe , many that are household names in our community. He's a writer, photographer, and one of the more capable storytellers in...

This episode features repeat guest Kevin Toye, an avid BC-based bowhunter, and Landen Fidek, a close friend of Kevin's and another very dedicated bowhunter from Saskatchewan.   If you've ever looked at hunting bears over bait and considered it cheating, or easy, prepare to have your mind opened. Kevin and Landen recount the time and effort they put in chasing giant bears in Manitoba, and what it t...

This episode features Jared Miller, a highly experienced and successful hunter from Montana that loves to chase a variety of species with both the bow and the rifle.   The show kicks off with a lesson-filled elk hunting story from this past season and then shifts into the benefits of competing in precision rifle matches, optics, rifles and ballistics, and ultimately mindset and motivations for why...

This episode features Hamilton Boykin, the Product and Training Manager for Leica, with seventeen years of experience at the company.   With his wealth of experience in the optics industry, not just with Leica, Hamilton lays out the key points of differentiation between Leica and the vast number of options on the market today. Hamilton brings a measured, honest approach to the show and takes us in...

For the first show of 2026, the focus is on current conversation trends and the ongoing fight to preserve the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.   John has been on the podcast before, and as a key leader at HOWL , he brings a ton of experience to the show, both in the field and in fighting conservation battles across North America.    A crucial and timely topic he covers is the current...

Tanner Dannish, a regular on BTK and the owner and founder of Frontiersmen Gear , returns for a breakdown of the Ram Awards that will be part of the Wild Sheep Society of BC's convention schedule for 2026.   With an eye towards hunting heritage and a clear conservation ethos behind the awards being presented, Tanner unpacks why he felt it was important to bring these awards back to the BC mountain...

In the early months of 2026, the Wild Sheep Society of BC will yet again be hosting two of the best events in the mountain and backcountry hunting and conservation space: their Northern Fundraiser and Mountain Hunting Expo & Salute to Conservation.   Kyle Stelter, CEO of the WSSBC, hopped on the mics to chat about these incredible events and all the reasons to attend. Whether you're new to the mou...

After ruffling more than a few feathers a couple episodes back, Nolan Osborne returns to expand on the pointed opinions voiced as it relates to rifles, shooting, ethics, tech, and gear.    NOTABLE QUOTES:   "At what point do we actually just advance so far with technology that regulations are going to be altered to decrease our opportunities?"   @nmo   Terminus Mountain Outfitters   Alpine Riflecr...

On this episode, Sam Hodson, President of BC's LandQuest ® Realty Corporation, unpacks how to achieve the dream of owning a rural or recreational property and why, in most cases, land is an investment you won't ever regret.   Sam is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman and shares a great Roosevelt elk hunting story to kick off the episode. From recreational hunting and fishing properties to leaving...

On this episode, the enigmatic Nolan Osborne is back. Fresh off his guiding season in Northern BC, we get some stories but, more than anything else, a salty guide rant about what makes a truly versatile hunting rifle and why he thinks the community may be losing the plot when it comes to choosing what to take afield.   NOTABLE QUOTES:   "Whatever happened to being comfortable shooting a rifle that...

On this episode, Dagan Van Oosten, one of the co-founders of Nomadic Research shares the story behind the brand and their incredibly well-priced and well-built products.   There is no shortage of options in today's outdoor gear market. But, how do you really know whether you're buying something that will live up to the marketing hype and promises? Are you really getting what you paid for or being...