Greg welcomes Nolan Schneider owner and producer of Fargone Films to the podcast. Nolan has produced commercial, TV, and documentary work all around the world. Throughout his travels, he always felt a pull to the landscape and animals that his home province of BC had to offer. He grew up in the action sports industry and cut his teeth on waterfowl hunting in his early years. Now he has fully leaned into hunting as a lifestyle and way of life, providing for himself and his family. Nolan’s passion for storytelling and hunting comes from an origin of conservation. He has an inherent need to pass ..read more

In this episode of "Talk is Sheep," we sit down with Tanis Barkman, a seasoned guide, as she recounts her harrowing experience during the BC premier sheep tag hunt. Tanis shares the gripping details of her encounter with a boulder that resulted in a devastating lower-body injury, leaving her stranded in the high alpine. With sheer willpower and determination, Tanis recounts the grueling journey she undertook to get off the mountain, facing unimaginable challenges and obstacles along the way. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and the indomitable human spirit. Join us as Tanis Barkman t ..read more

Recently the Province of British Columbia released their proposed 2024-2026 Hunting and Trapping Regulations on the Angling, Hunting and Trapping Engagement (AHTE) website. This is an opportunity for you to comment on the proposed changes and we encourage you to do so. The Society has provided a brief explainer on a few of these proposals for your consideration. They can be viewed at: www.wildsheepsociety.com/proposed-changes-to-2024-2026-hunting-and-trapping-regulations/   The Society has reviewed these changes and has concerns around several of the proposals. Overall, th ..read more

We welcome Mike Drury to Talk is Sheep to discuss the evolution of Canada's newest hunting rifle, the Zenith. Mike is the owner and founder of Alpine Riflecraft, a company focusing on new lightweight rifles for the discerning mountain hunter. While meeting with Mike we discuss the evolution of the Zenith and his feelings of what is needed for the ultimate mountain hunting rifle. For more on the Zenith check out Alpine Riflecraft at www.alpineriflecraft.ca. Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs. We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to he ..read more

Kyle welcome Ryan Holm, formerly the Director of Marketing for Mystery Ranch, to the podcast. Ryan provides a unique perspective on the recent acquisition of Mystery Ranch by Yeti and what might be in store for both brands. We dive a little into the ethos of Mystery Ranch and the evolution of the brand. Of course we discuss hunting, climbing and much more. Ryan also happens to be a lab rat for our Podcast Title Sponsor Mountain Tough. Check out Ryan @ryan__holm. Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs. We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab  ..read more

Jen sits down with Peter at Sheep Week in Reno. Jen made her second appearance as a donor during the Sheep Show and 2024 hit it out of the park fetching $40,000 USD. She is know for her metal work and particular as a welder. Her “Going home heavy” art depicts a step back in time of a view known and loved by all sheep hunters. An original wooden pack adorned with a ram skull artistically welded out of pure metal. The life-sized sculpture poetically captures the weight one carries when “going home heavy” feels like you are carrying a pack full of iron. This solid piece is one of a kind never to ..read more

While in Reno we welcomed David Martinez to the show to talk about life behind the camera, wild sheep, living the life of an influencer and brand ambassador and more. David is a retired marine that found a passion capturing Bighorn Sheep on camera. For more on David find him at @inthesemountains. Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs. We partnered with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to help get you in shape and mentally stronger. Whether you are a veteran hunter or just starting, the MTNTOUGH app will take you to the next level. We've per ..read more

While at Sheep Week in Reno Director Peter Gutsche and guest host Nolan Osborne welcome Rachel Ahtila and Adam Foss to the podcast. We catch up on wild sheep, BC, conservation, Wild Sheep Foundation and more. Rachel and Adam are Sitka Ambassadors and huge advocates for wild sheep in the province. Pete and Nolan chat about Rachel and Adam's recently released SITKA Gear film, How far we have come. Check out the film at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjO944CPNeU We are grateful for SITKA Gear's support as our official sponsor. Talk is Sheep is brought to you by our Title Sponsor, MTNTOU ..read more

We welcome WSSBC Monarch Member to the show to talking hunting, conservation and the importance of family. Anthony grew up in a hunting family and spends a ton of time afield chasing moose, mountain goats, wild sheep and antelope. Anthony is a dedicated family man, conservationist, and down right great guy. We dive into the "moose whisperer's" recent success with his family. And a moose hunt of a lifetime with his uncle. Anthony was the lucky recipient of last year's Wild Sheep Raffle draw for Pronghorn Antelope, with Silver Sage Outfitters in Alberta. He tells the story of capitalizing on ..read more

While at the Dallas Safari Club @officialdsc Convention Kyle welcomes Catherine Semcer a Dphil (PhD Student) in Biology at University of Oxford to the podcast. Catherine is incredibly knowledgeable relating to hunting in Africa. We just skim the surface on many subjects but we focus primarily on Africa. Catherine's PhD is multi-faceted and there is an emphasis on Game Rangers on the dark continent. We discuss poaching and the African wildlife model and how it differs from North America. While this podcast is Africa centric we do get a chance to discuss North America's Wildlife Management Mode ..read more