Talk Is Sheep

We welcome renowned wild game Chef, Jade Berg to Talk is Sheep. Jade is a private executive Chef and foraging class instructor. On this episode, Jade talks about supporting the National Team as their Chef for Team Canada Luge Team. He has also been involved with 1Campfire and other film projects to help introduce people to wild food. Jade was also a former Contestant in Season 1 of Chef Vs Wild -...

We will WSSBC Vice President Mike Southin to the podcast. We sit down and talk about hunting, conservation, gear, Grizzly Bear's and maybe some politics. Mike has had his hand on the wheel of the WSSBC bus for over a quarter of a century and he is a guy that truly cares about conservation. He speaks about his early days and why he is so bloody passionate about wild sheep. You may find some shockin...

We sit down with Colin, Trevor and James at the Wild Sheep Jurassic Classic to talk wild sheep, conservation, sturgeon fishing and more. These three gentlemen are conservation superheroes without the capes and are part of a powerhouse team of volunteers that put this annual fundraiser together. The Jurassic is the event of the year - give us a listen and enjoy. For more information on the Jurassic...

Greg and Kyle sit down and talk Dall's Sheep. Kyle and Mike just stepped back into civilizations after a stretch on the mountain chasing the mighty white sheep around. Kyle and his hunting partner Mike pulled the coveted Dall draw this spring and Kyle talks about hunting the white sheep. Kyle shares the highs and lows of their trip and spoiler alert - there may have been a sheep taking on this one...

Kyle sits down with WSSBC Vice President Chris Barker. This is not your normal podcast with Chris as we stick to hunting on this one instead of diving deep on projects like we typically do. Chris has hunted a ton over the years from backpack to riverboat to horseback often with archery equipment. He shares some of his early tales of mountain hunts and there are a few laughs as Chris discusses a nu...

We welcome Julie Chapman to the podcast to talk Sheep hunting, Graveyard Outdoors, kids in the outdoors and conservation. Julie, although having grown up as a hunter, got bit really hard by the sheep bug a few years ago. Like everything in Julie's life she does everything to the extreme, hence her passion for chasing wild sheep. Julie notched her FNAWs a few years back and was closing in on her se...

We sit down with Renée Thornton, Sue Tidwell, Jack Atcheson Jr., John Bair and Jana Waller to talk about predators on the landscape. All five of these individuals are tied closely to wildlife conservation and have a vested interest in making sure predators are managed with the utmost attention. John and Jana have served at the State level working with wildlife managers. Their perspective gives us...

We welcome Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance Chairman of the Board, Marvin Kwiatkowski to the podcast. Marvin has spent 28 years chasing big billies and he is passionate about conservation particularly mountain goats and wild sheep. We ask Marvin whether he prefers the conservation aspect or the hunting aspect more these days. This is a great discussion with a guy that has dedicated his life to the pur...

We welcome Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation Treasurer Marcus Gores to the show to discuss what is happening in their neck of the woods. Marcus stumbled upon Oregon WSF by chance and when he got bit by the sheep bug he did not look back. Marcus weaves an interesting story and shares his experiences with us. We wanted to get to know Marcus a little better, however right from the get-go, Marcus was insis...

We get a bunch of the WSSBC crew together with our friends over at Spike Camp. Blake and Chuck Peeling generously invited us on the new platform to showcase many of the things WSSBC is working on. We talk about conservation, projects and of course, we talked about sheep hunting. The long-timers on the Board of Directors, Mike Southin and Chris Barker talk about the early days of the Society. Peter...

We welcome Skeena Regional Biologist Krystal Kriss to talk about Stone's Sheep hunting and Dall Sheep. Krystal look after BC's Dall's and Stone's Sheep situated in the North Western part of the province. She is a sheep hunter and conservationist that is passionate about looking after sheep. Wild Sheep Foundation and its Chapter and Affiliates have come together to raise $274,000 USD to support a B...

We welcome four female hunter power houses to the podcast to talk about women in the outdoor space - specifically hunting and fishing. All four of these accomplished women have carved out a name and space for themself in the outdoor world. At the 2023 Outdoor Symposium hosted by the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus we sat down with Sali, Chris, Lisa and Jen to talk about hunting and fishing...

We sit down with one of the most trending hunters out there today. Remi has gained the trust of hunters around the globe and has the ability to mentor anyone that wants to start hunting or up their hunting game. Remi has grown up with the outdoors and hunting in his blood and talks about his days as a young man yearning to be in the field chasing his prey. His path as an influencer spawned from hi...

On June 5th, 2023, Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus Chair MP Blaine Calkins hosted dozens of stakeholders and over one hundred guests at the Outdoor Symposium at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Kyle sits down while in Ottawa to speak with MP Calkins about fish, wildlife, conservation and issues that matter to that community. Discussions centred around issues like Species at Risk, Predator Manage...

Brian Spitzig knows a thing or two about sheep hunting. We welcome him on to the podcast to talk about the mountains, chasing thinhorns and what makes him tick. Brian has been guiding for Yukon Stone Outfitters for the past eight years and run his own Alberta operation - Sprtizig Outfitting, when not chasing wild sheep. Enjoy this episode of Talk is Sheep, the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep So...

We welcome Huto Lifestyle's Mike Defoe to the podcast to talk hunting, outdoor gear, hunting TV and more. Mike talks about his hunting trips over the past few years and what is in store for this coming year. We also talk about the evolution of the Huto brand of hunting gear and how he got involved. You will hear about a little project we are working on with Mike and Huto. Pull up a seat and enjoy...

Fresh off his 50th birthday, we welcome the man behind the voice most conservationists will recognize. Greg sits down with John Bair, a staple of the outdoor show circuit throughout North America. We discuss John's passion for coyote hunting, while he gives some of his secrets for success when it comes to hunting song dogs. John stresses the importance of predator management and why we should be i...

We welcome Jim Shockey back on the podcast to discuss his new novel Call Me Hunter. Jim has been the face of hunting for decades and recognizes the need for hunters to garner more acceptance by the non-hunter before we lose our privilege to hunt. He sees his novel as an opportunity to gain that acceptance by showing that hunters are much more than plaid and a fire-arm. Jim discusses how Jack Carr'...

We welcome the Queen of Carbon back to the podcast - Julie McQueen. As President of Carbon TV Julie has risen to the top of the media world and is leading the charge in streaming media content. Carbon TV has grown in the outdoor space including agriculture, aviation, and live cams as interesting content and with themes that are in line with the hunting community. On this podcast Julie dives into w...

We welcome Jenna McRae of McRae Taxidermy to the podcast. It is bear season and we wanted to bring Jenna on to talk about the ins and outs of bear season - prep, skinning, fleshing, caping, salting and how to effectively deliver your cape to your taxidermist. We also chat about Jenna's favourite hunt, her field-to-table lifestyle and why she loves the world of taxidermy. Enjoy story time with Jenn...

We site down with Paul Donaldson from Snowy Mountain Rifles to talk about light-weight precision shooting. Paul takes us through the history of his company, the innovation that is pouring out of the Bitterroot Valley in Montana and the latest and greatest in light-weight precision mountain rifles. Visit Snowy Mountain Rifles at www.https://www.snowymountainrifles.com Enjoy this episode of Talk is...

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 Wild Sheep Society of BC's President Award. Nolan is a great guy and an even better storyteller. Back from his family trip to South Africa you will spend some time on the edge of your seat listening to Nolan weave tales of the dark continent. Please n...

We welcome Chuck Peeling to the podcast to talk sheep hunting, conservation, ethics, horn aging, and a cool new platform that Chuck and Blake Peeling are heading up called Spike Camp. Chuck has been a life-long hunter and started hunting sheep in the past ten years. He got hooked and has not looked back since making the journey into the mountains an annual event. For sheep hunters sorting through...

We welcome Danny Coyne to the podcast to talk conservation. Danny is a true wildlife ambassador which is why we were quick to snap him up as one of our Wild Sheep Ambassadors. During the podcast we talk about Coyneville - Population 23, what it was like to grow up with your own herd of mountain goats in your own back yard and all the things that Danny has going on in his life. This is a great dial...

Greg and Kyle welcome Westside Stores owner Jason Bellows to the podcast. We talk about Jason's time on Trigger Effect, why he supports conservation efforts so fervently and we even talk about his Stone's Sheep Hunt. This is an easy listen as Jason has the gift of gab and you will without question enjoy listening to him. He has a strong family ethic and he talks about having the whole crew includi...