On this episode, the ever insightful and highly experienced “Pap” is back to help you navigate the wild and wacky world of media, influencers and conjecture around guns, terminal ballistics, rifles, and long range shooting. @papwinkle --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits …

On this episode, the always entertaining and upbeat “Mr. G” from Spartan Precision Equipment is back to discuss Spartan’s new products, the importance of their approach to R&D, and their relentless drive to design and build gear that is versatile, adaptable and reliable wherever and whatever you hunt. Don’t forget to use code BTK24 to get free ship…

On this episode, Aaron Davidson, the President and CEO of Gunwerks, shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of long range precision as it applies to the hunting industry. From rifles and optics to software, knowledge and training, this episode is absolutely full of insights as to how we got here and where we’re going with rifles, op…

On this episode, Bill Ayer, the founder of Slayer Calls, shares the history and inspiration behind Slayer and how they’re different in both vision and product design and output. This conversation is about so much more than making innovative calls and products that challenge the status quo. Yes, Slayer’s products are excellent, regardless of whether…

On this episode, Steve Speck, the founder of EXO Mountain Gear and the new and innovative platform, The Experience Project, shares the history of EXO and why he chose to launch The Experience Project while also running a growing backpack and gear company. If you’re looking for experience based and honest advice on gear, guns, training, and mindset …

On this episode, Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear is back to share the inside story of what it took to build Frontiersmen Gear to where it is today, the actual reason he started the company in the first place, and why real world connections and community are what he’s focusing on as he looks to the future. If you can make it to Prince George, …

On this episode, we dig into the much anticipated Mayhem Hunt program with CrossFit legend Rich Froning and his longtime colleague at CrossFit Mayhem, Angelo DiCicco. Rich’s accomplishments in the CrossFit and fitness space are impressive to put it mildly, and Angelo has followed in his footsteps with numerous trips to the CrossFit Games. After cat…

On this episode, we get a backcountry hunting industry history lesson from Aron Snyder, President of Kifaru International. As most of you know, Aron’s been involved in the mountain and backcountry hunting community for quite some time and remembers the days when gear was a far cry from what it is today. He’s seen and been a part of many of the big …

On this episode, Shane Palmer of Saddle Axe Outfitters shares what it’s like running a true family run outfitting operation. No discussion with Shane would be complete without digging into his tips and tricks for becoming a more successful elk hunter. Shane has a ton of experience chasing elk and consistently finds and kills great bulls in the BC b…

On this episode, Chelsea Hansler shares her and her family’s story behind putting the fast paced, materialistic life behind to live full time at their hunting cabin. Although many people dream of selling it all and choosing a simpler life, Chelsea and her husband actually turned that dream into reality and, with their kids, are making a life center…

On this episode, Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt takes us deep inside the onX app to highlight the features and tools many people either don’t know exist or haven’t taken the time to test out. If you’ve been on the fence about using onX or, if you’re a Canadian listener that has yet to give onX a try, this episode will help you understand whether an onX m…

Caleb’s back for another podcast to talk about travel, perspective, adventures worthy of the name, and some of the conservation topics at the top of our minds in 2024. @calebstillians @outfitter.services --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to w…

After too long a break since his last appearance on the show, the incomparable John Barklow is back to dive into gear, training, preparation, and the importance of seeking out experiences that challenge and hone our skills. @jbarklow --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits y…

Adam sits down with Big Joe to unpack his recent hunting adventure in New Zealand. Joe and his crew had one hell of a trip chasing a host of species and Joe shares a bunch of hunt highlights on this episode. NZ is one of those places that rarely disappoints. Between the people, the landscape, and the unique critters available to hunt, it’s a destin…

Adam sits down with Wardo to talk about his new venture This Is Coffee, which he and his business partner created to solve a longstanding need for those of us that appreciate truly good coffee in the backcountry, on the road, or whenever the mood strikes. Yes, it is possible (finally) to get good instant coffee. No podcast with Wardo would be compl…

Adam sits in the interviewee seat for this one while BTK’s longtime producer Mike P. takes the lead on questions and topics. This episode will release concurrently on the Rookie Hunter podcast as well and covers bear hunting as a misunderstood pursuit, using the spring months to get ready for the fall, hunting/training in rattlesnake country, and b…

It’s looking like this year’s black bear season will get an early start in terms of snowmelt and green up, at least in BC, so with this in mind, we dug up an episode from last spring where Nolan and fellow mountain guide Jared Christon discuss all things black bears. If you’re getting the itch to get out and chase these fascinating critters, there’…

Well, it seems like spring has finally arrived and that means it’s time to start getting serious about this season’s hunt prep. Meaning, you should be dialling back the strength focused workouts and introducing more rucking or running. With this, low back pain can be a common complaint. The lower abdominals are key to a pain free low back so, in th…

On this show, Adam is joined by John Stallone, VP and Co-Founder of HOWL For Wildlife. If you’re not aware of HOWL please check out their website and become a member. The team at HOWL is doing incredibly important work that is crucial to the future of hunting, hunting opportunities, and of course wildlife conservation. John and Adam discuss the imp…

On this show, Adam is joined by Josh McKenzie, who lives in Ontario, Canada and runs Caribou Media Outdoors. Although Josh has had a longstanding passion for archery, he didn’t start hunting until a few years ago. But like many that find hunting later in life, Josh has fully committed himself to this lifestyle. Josh shares a number of hunting stori…

On this show, Adam is joined by Adam C. from CTOMS Inc., a Canadian veteran owned company focused on providing the highest level of training and education for dealing with emergency medical/trauma situations, whether that be in the tactical space, the backcountry, or day to day life. Mountain and backcountry hunters face unique risks when heading a…

On this show, Adam is joined by Mike Sarraille, a retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, bestselling author, filmmaker, and the host of the Everyday Warrior podcast. Mike shares his thoughts on the importance of the people you surround yourself with, what it means to be an Everyday Warrior, and the ATTA philosophy he tries to live by. He also unpacks som…

EP 520: The Mountain Rifle Perfected with Alpine Riflecraft On this show, Adam is joined by Mike Drury, the founder of Alpine Riflecraft. Mike’s vision for what a truly dedicated mountain rifle can be, how it should shoot, how it should handle, and how it should carry, has finally come to life in the newly released Zenith rifle. Mike left no stone …

On this show, the one and only Wardo is back on the mic to talk about his foray into the guiding world, his dream trip to Arctic Red last August, and his new coffee company, This Is Coffee, that is finally going to allow all us coffee-heads to enjoy a nice cup of caffeine-zip-zip in the backcountry. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance @thisiscoffee…

It’s the time of year when goals and goal setting are at the top of many people’s minds. But, do we approach our hunting goals in a way that actually increases our chances of success? What’s the difference between day dreaming and actual, realistic goal setting? Are the goals we’re setting for ourselves achievable? To dig into this topic, Adam is j…

A little over a year ago, we released this episode and NOW is the time to be thinking about new boots, and more importantly, how foot function (or lack thereof) impacts boot selection and the other tools you can use to get your feet mountain ready. So, we’re reposting this episode to help you navigate how to get everything with your feet and boots …

Roughly a year ago, Wardo released a series of nutrition episodes over a few weeks and, with the New Year upon us, we felt it was a great time to re-share his top recommendations from that series so you can get your nutrition dialed for whatever your goals are in 2024. From carbs to protein, tracking and fasting, in this re-edited nutrition focused…

On this episode, Adam welcomes John Barklow back to the show to talk about the principles of staying warm, dry, and focused while enduring long sits in cold weather. Although this episode focuses heavily on whitetail hunting, the principles covered apply to any form of hunting where cold temperatures and long periods of inactivity -- be that in the…

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that WSF’s annual Sheep Show is just a few weeks away. It’s an event every serious mountain hunter MUST attend at some point in their life. On this episode, we’re bringing you something a little different. Instead of a traditional interview format, you’re going to hear directly from the team at WSF as th…

Kevin joins the podcast for the second time this season to talk about managing injuries, recovering from surgery, adjusting one’s goals, navigating setbacks, and the wisdom that comes from having to throw your plans out the window @kevinltoye --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: THIS IS THE TIME TO PICK UP THAT PACK YOU’VE BEEN EYEING UP. MY…

Adam sits down with his good friend and longstanding member of the JMH/BTK team Nolan Osborne to talk about guide life, gear, media/marketing, and the new gig that has NMO moving on to a new role in the industry. @nmo --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you’re already a …

On this episode, Adam visits with Ryan Holm to hear all about Ryan’s newfound passion for overland hunting and using a vehicle-based platform to make the best use of his time in the field, be that hunting, climbing, or ice-climbing. Ryan has a very intentional approach to everything he does and the way he approached outfitting his truck is no excep…

On this episode, Adam visits with “Big Joe” Eppele to hear about the busy, challenging, yet very successful season Joe’s had so far this year. As of the date this podcast was recorded, Joe had cut a Mountain Caribou tag, a Stone’s sheep tag, an elk tag, and knocked down three wolves, all before the end of October. Ya, that kind of season. It’s easy…

After the amazing feedback we received on Jordan’s elk focused podcast (Episode 500), we knew we had to bring him back on to talk mule deer hunting. On this show, Jordan shares his tips, insights, and strategies for finding big muley bucks and unlocking country that holds the kind of bucks every Western hunter dreams of one day taking. @bcbackcount…

For most of you, the 2023 hunting season is well underway. Plenty of long days with a heavy pack on your back, countless miles covered, and hopefully, yet more hunts to come. This is the point in the season where it’s all too easy to just put your head down and push through, regardless of how your body’s feeling. But, if you want to really maximize…

In a long overdue catch-up with Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, we cover the seemingly perennial issue of illegal (underage) Stone sheep rams being killed, ideas for solving this problem, and the latest news from both the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Send Kyle your ideas and feedback: kstelter@wildsheep…

We’re getting caught after being out hunting last week and sit down with regular guest Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to discuss planning, goal setting, on how a hunter’s mindset evolves both in-season between hunts and from one season to the next. @frontiersmengear --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRIS…

It’s that time of year when the cooler temps of fall have begun to show up, especially in the early mornings and evenings. It’s prime time for having an active insulation piece in your pack. In this repost of an episode from last year, John Barklow goes deep on one of the most important pieces in your apparel system, the active insulation layer. If…

Elk season is here and, on this episode, we dig into some early-season hunt updates, past elk stories and lessons learned from one of the nuttier elk nuts in the crew. This guest spends more time in the elk woods in one year than most people do over many seasons of elk hunting and we get some great stories from Karaoke Chris on this show. @hartingr…

With fall around the corner and the bulk of hunting seasons opening up we wanted to bring this show back to the top of our episode list. The skills of observation and tracking are two of the most important skills within the hunting community and the information shared by the guests in this episode is invaluable. We hear it all the time when it come…

Push yourself hard enough or for long enough and shit happens. Pain, injuries and compensations come with the territory. It’s all solvable and manageable, but if you’re wondering how to deal with these types of problems in the thick of hunting season, Wardo has some simple recommendations that won’t break the bank or involve taking unwanted rest. @…

In our final episode of Mountain Made with CANIS Marcel tackles questions from the audience about apparel, design compromises, fabric technologies, material selection, the CANIS line and numerous trends impacting the hunting space. Marcel’s vast experience within the outdoor apparel market prior to founding CANIS gives him a unique ability to provi…

Whether it's the sheep mountains in August or the elk woods in early/mid September, it can be damned hot and it’s not hard to sweat your way to cramped muscles and a miserable time when you’re carrying a pack and hiking through the backcountry. This ain’t good for your hunting chances. Wardo goes over how to figure out your hourly sweat rate and ho…

On this week’s episode, Adam interviews someone he’s wanted to have on the show for years, Jordan K. from the BC Backcountry crew. Jordan, Ryan, and their group are some of the most consistently successful and committed elk hunters we’re aware of in BC. These guys get it done year after year. On this show, Jordan opens up their playbook for finding…

So you made it through your first big backpack trip of the year...now what? Wardo goes through the key areas of the body that tend to get hammered the hardest during a multi-day backpack hunt and a quick and dirty rundown of how to get the body back on track so you don’t end up with an injury that sets you back this fall. @drmattwarddc @hardyardspe…

Welcome to Episode 5 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS. In this episode, we get Marcel’s thoughts on where the technical apparel and gear industry is headed, what’s on the horizon, what trends are here to stay, where does he see opportunities for improvements, and much more. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and …

On this week’s episode, Adam chats with Kevin and Pete from the Focus Hunting podcast to get their perspectives on chasing elk. These guys are two very committed elk hunters, and share a ton of insights, lessons, and tips for anyone hunting elk in lower density areas and tough country. Although the focus, pun intended, is on BC, there’s plenty in t…

If you have been training for most of the year, the final weeks leading into the season can get a little monotonous. Wardo shares how he injects a little fun into his workouts, especially when his schedule is full and he has other priorities and responsibilities to manage before taking time off for hunting trips. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance…

On this week’s episode, Adam visits with Crispi USA’s North American sales and marketing manager, Matt Ericksen, to discuss the many new models introduced to the Crispi line-up this year. There are very few boot brands in the hunting space that innovate at the pace and with the level of creativity that we see from CRISPI. Their line continues to ex…

Wardo continues his myth busting by covering a very commonly diagnosed problem for people with chronic low-back pain: anterior pelvic tilt. Although it’s true that anterior pelvic tilt can be a total pain in the ass, it likely isn’t the root cause of your pain. If you have been told that this is the cause of your back pain you have been lied to. Si…