Beyond the Kill

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 to look at someone that's had this level of success and think, well they just got lucky, but Joe unpacks just how much time, effort, mental toughness and grit went into making good on the opportunities he was presented with on his 2023 hunts. @joe_eppele --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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. @bcbackcountry --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 those final days and weeks of the hunting season, there are some simple things you can do to stay physically ready and capable of handling yet more days in the mountains and backcountry. In this "best of" of Wardo's mid-season insights, you'll find a host of simple and effective tips for managing the physical toll of a busy hunting season. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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: [email protected] @wildsheepsocietybc --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 there's an aspect to your system that's more innovative, versatile, adaptive, and high performing we have yet to find it. @sitkagear @jbarklow --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Save BIG on the ZOLEO satellite messaging device until Sept. 17th. Applies to both Canada and the US. If you've been thinking about making the switch, now's the time! Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI models at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the ASCENT tripod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Is your pack letting you down? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and get yourself a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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. @hartingrrrc --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Save BIG on the ZOLEO satellite messaging device until Sept. 17th. Applies to both Canada and the US. If you've been thinking about making the switch, now's the time! Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI models at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the ASCENT tripod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Is your pack letting you down? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and get yourself a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 comes to sheep, goats, or any alpine dwelling species: let your eyes do the walking. Is this just a matter of patience or, is it a skill that can be acquired and mastered? And when it comes to tracking, it can be the difference between a hard lesson learned and a successful recovery. Mark Dambrosio and Owen Mulder, two Marines whose combined backgrounds span the Recon, Scout Sniper, and MARSOC communities, provide an in-depth look at the human biology and psychology that we need to understand and leverage to become more effective at tracking game and truly tune into whatever environment we find ourselves in, whether that's glassing open terrain or stalking timber/bush. Mark and Owen also share their thoughts on survival and sustainment skills, as well as some tips for becoming more proficient with your rifle system. To learn more about the courses they offer, check out www.intsurvival.com. @markdambrosio_official --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI models at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the ASCENT tripod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Is your pack letting you down? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and get yourself a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show.

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 provide perspective and answers that are hard to come by, and in this episode, we get an insider's look at a host of topics. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains. @canisathlete

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 how to hydrate appropriately. Hint, plain old water isn't always the best answer. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show.

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, calling, and killing elk. As the show name asks, have you been investing or gambling with your elk hunts? Listen up to find out. @bcbackcountry --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show.

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 a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains and this series is designed to help you learn how to make the best gear choices for your upcoming hunting expeditions. @canisathlete

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 this episode for anyone looking to cut an elk tag this season. @kevinltoye @kootenayoutdooradventures --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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 ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

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 expand and evolve and, if you're in the market for new boots this year, you're going to want to check out this episode. @crispihunting --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Need boots? Check out the NEW CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

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. Similar to the last episode, control of the muscles that support and change the position of your back is the most important factor. Listen up to get some tips and insights that will actually help you manage this issue. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

Welcome to Episode 4 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS. In this episode, Marcel provides his thoughts and insights on how to select and create the highest performing sleep system for wherever and whenever you hunt. The reality is, we can get a lot of things wrong with our gear, but our sleep system isn't one of them. The longer you're out there, the more important sleep, rest, and recovery become. You can be fit and/or tough AF but, at some point poor sleep will catch up with you. If you've been considering making some changes to this critical part of your backcountry system, you're going to want to check out this episode. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains and this series is designed to help you learn how to make the best gear choices for your upcoming hunting expeditions. @canisathlete

With the BC sheep season opening just a few days after this goes live, we've got another repost for you this week, this time with NMO tackling sheep hunting questions from the audience. Nolan covers gear, optics, glassing tips, mindset, and a whole host of other subjects in this Q&A from last year. If you missed it when we first released it, you'll want to check this episode out if you're heading into the sheep mountains this season. If you listened to it, there are some good tips worth hearing again. --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo loves busting a good myth and providing the most accurate info and the latest research on why the myth needs busting. If someone has ever said your hips aren't level and that's the cause of your back pain they are full of shit. Well, in reality, they are partially full of shit. Control over the muscles that control your hips is the most important factor. Have a listen to get some helpful tips for your hips. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

With sheep season around the corner, we wanted to repost this episode with John Barklow from early 2022, as it's full of great information, advice, and hard lessons learned. If you have a backcountry hunt planned this August or September, or even later into the fall, the insights John brings to bear in this episode are invaluable. Even if you listened to this when we first released it, it's worth another listen to make sure you're keeping your edge. With over thirty years of hunting, climbing, and skiing experience, twenty years as a professional instructor, and fifteen years in equipment development for backcountry use – when Barklow gets on the mic, it is always worth the time. @jbarklow www.knowledgefromstorms.com Check Out Barklow's Course --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. OnX Maps is now available in Canada! Get your FREE trial today. And if you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo tackles a very useful and important topic in this episode...tapering your training going into hunting season. You can't make up for not prioritizing fitness all year by going hard the week before your hunt but you sure can ruin your trip if you're not thinking about tapering properly. Listen up for Wardo's thoughts on this key topic. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

Welcome to Episode 3 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS. In this episode, Marcel takes us inside the world of insulation focusing specifically on down, treated down, and synthetic insulation. If you want to understand how to choose the best insulating garments for where and when you hunt, and how to save money in the process, you'll want to listen to this episode. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains and this series is designed to help you learn how to make the best gear choices for your upcoming hunting expeditions. @canisathlete

On this episode, the one and only Mr. G is back to visit with Adam and share stories from his recent worldwide adventures, discuss current anti-hunting initiatives, and of course, cover the latest product updates and innovations at Spartan Precision Equipment. @spartanprecision --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

In the last episode of his breathing and breathwork series, Wardo touches on the topic many of you will probably care about most...how proper breathing and bracing impacts your strength training. If you lift, you'll want to listen to this. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Nolan sits down with a fellow BC guide, Wyatt Fellows to hear the story about his recent Russian Brown Bear hunt, and catch up before the season. --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you're wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

Welcome to Episode 2 of our six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS. In this episode, we pick up where we left off in the first episode, continuing to uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design as it relates to rain gear. Marcel Geser is the co-founder of CANIS, and a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space. He has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains and this series is designed to help you learn how to make the best gear choices for your upcoming hunting expeditions. @canisathlete

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Nicholas Thielmann, owner and founder of Fargone Media. Nic is a BC-based filmmaker, adventure enthusiast, and hunter with a creative eye for storytelling. New to mountain hunting, he has released a number of films in the last several years, with the latest "Land of Legend" – a fantastic piece on stone sheep hunting. @nicholasthielmann @fargone www.fargonefilms.com --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo has been hinting about covering breath work and breathing mechanics and in this episode, he starts going down that rabbit hole. If you're wondering how breath work can impact your overall health and performance, this episode provides tons of tips and insights on how to get started. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Adam visits with Keith Balfourd of WSF to discuss the latest news and challenges the WSF family is focused on. From fundraising to critical projects, upcoming events, and where sheep hunt prices are headed in the future, Keith and Adam cover a host of topics impacting wild sheep and sheep hunters. Don't forget that you have until June 30th to join or renew your membership and be automatically entered into the draw for a dream hunt with your choice of outfitter in the NWT to chase Dall's sheep. JOIN/RENEW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DALL HUNT @wildsheepfoundation --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo covers what to focus on in the final weeks leading up to your sheep hunt. After months of clanging the iron around it's time to see how much that has benefitted you with some weighted rucks and harder aerobic efforts. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Check out Wardo's new VIDEO TUTORIALS and support his show. Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

Welcome to a new, six-part limited series called Mountain Made with CANIS. In this educational series, we'll uncover the fundamental truths, functionality and technical aspects of fabrics and design by going in-depth with Marcel Geser, co-founder of CANIS. Marcel is a Swiss design guru with a vast amount of experience in the mountain and technical apparel space, and has won over 25 coveted ISPO awards. These awards are only given to the most innovative garments developed in the sports and outdoor space. Marcel is an authority on the fabrics, technologies, and manufacturing processes that produce high-level gear and apparel that performs in the mountains and this series is designed to help you learn how to make the best gear choices for your upcoming hunting expeditions. @canisathlete

On this episode, Adam hosts Chuck Peeling, co-founder of the new Spike Camp platform, and an avid BC hunter and conservationist. It used to be that most hunters grew up in a hunting family, where mentorship from your parents or relatives was the primary path to becoming a successful hunter. Nowadays, this is far less common than it once was. Many hunters find their passion for hunting later in life, and struggle to find mentors that will help them learn, grow, and succeed in their hunting pursuits. Enter Spike Camp. But, Spike Camp isn't just for those looking to learn, although frankly, no matter how experienced we become, we can always learn more. This is also a platform for experienced hunters to give back, and make a difference in the future of hunting. JOIN SPIKE CAMP @spikecampco --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Get free shipping on SPARTAN Precision products like the Javelin Bipod with the code BTK23. Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Try the BTK Mountain Hunter training program, no risk, with a 14-day FREE trial. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Wardo is back with another episode dedicated to helping you manage pain/soreness and keep training. Foam rolling isn't the end all be all but it can be a great tool to keep you moving with less pain and soreness. In this episode, Wardo covers the key spots we should all focus on and some tips for how to do this right and not waste more time than you need to. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Adam visits with an old friend and past guest, John Warren aka Warchild. John is a former sniper, and Product Development Manager at Aero Precision, where he has been one of the key team members behind Aero's move into the bolt gun market. A move that, for us consumers, is very noteworthy. Adam and John discuss Aero Precision's history and the competitive advantages they bring to the table that allow them to produce incredibly accurate rifle systems at a fair price for the end user. They also unpack the current and upcoming product suite that is sure to excite the rifle hunters in our audience. The conversation then transitions into practicing and training for field based shooting scenarios. Something John has vast experience with and something we all need to be thinking about in the lead up to our hunts. AERO Precision Solus @aero_precision @john.warchild --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

If you start hiking and get a brutal low-back pump or burn, it can derail your training and left unchecked, maybe even ruin your hunt, especially if you're out there for days on end. Wardo shares some simple exercises you can do at the trailhead or while in the field, that can not only fix this but prevent it from happening at all. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Adam visits with regular guest Tanner Dannish, aka Big T, to talk about some exciting developments for Frontiersmen Gear and their customers, as well as his plans to take the company to the next level now that his new production shop is finally complete. Adam and T also discuss the current state of marketing, sponsorship/influencers, consumer trends, customer service, and the hot-topic of where your gear and products are manufactured. www.frontiersmengear.ca @frontiersmengear --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over some tests and breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Adam and his good friend Sean Allt, an experienced personal trainer and coach, tackle questions about training for backcountry hunts. If you're interested in how to train properly and effectively for mountain and/or multi-day backpack based hunts, there are some key topics covered in this episode... Does it make sense to start now if you haven't been training? What's the right balance between strength and endurance as we enter into the late-spring and summer? What happens if you get injured between now and your hunt(s) later this year? The general rules and principles of eating to support your training and fitness goals. Tips for managing work, life, family, and fitness. The pitfalls of an all-or-none mentality when life gets busy. @seanalltcpt --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

Ah, the age old question of whether you have a mobility or stability problem. In simple terms, this questions means, should you stretch or strengthen? Well the answer is usually both, but Wardo goes over two tests for your shoulders and some breakouts to give you a better idea of whether you should stretch that pain away or feed it some iron and tell it to shut up. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Nolan visits with Jared Christon, a good friend and mentor, hunting guide, and owner of Canadian Black Bear Taxidermy. www.canadianblackbeartaxidermy.com @canadianblackbeartaxidermy --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

It seems like Spring is no longer a season for us in here BC so we are right into training in the heat. There are a lot of factors to keep in mind when training in hotter temperatures such as recovery, sodium intake post-training, and reducing your training intensity or time to keep within the early season limits of your body. Wardo tackles all this and more in the latest episode of HYP. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Get 10% off everything at ARGALI Outdoors by using code BTK at checkout. Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

***NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN – EXPLICIT LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT*** On this episode, Adam gets the full trip report from Nolan and Wardo after their recent adventure chasing big black bears around the inlets and estuaries of Northern Vancouver Island. If there's anything to take away from this hunt, it's never get in a boat with these landlubbers. @nmo @hardyardsperformance --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Follow a program that actually performs in the mountains, not just on social media. The BTK Mountain Hunter training program will build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to handle multi-day hunts. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

As the weather improves and people are hitting the trails rucking, running, etc. we're seeing a lot of knee pain questions coming into the DMs. For most people, once that knee pain kicks-in, the easiest solution is to avoid the painful movement. This might work for a single training session, but it definitely won't stop the pain from coming back or fix the root issue. Wardo goes over a few simple drills you can do on a daily basis to get the most out of your knees, train pain free, and get stronger for those long days in the mountains. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Nolan visits with Rydell Reinbold, owner and founder of Aziak Equipment. An Alaskan native that grew up hunting moose, Rydell started Aziak out of the desire to solve his own need for lightweight backcountry glassing solutions, and the ball hasn't stopped rolling. Nolan has used the Aziak Bino Clamp for the last year guiding and hunting, which lead him to bring Rydell onto the podcast. www.aziakequipment.com @aziakequipment --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

On this episode, Wardo goes through a whole host of tips on how to get the best sleep possible so that all that hard work you put into your training actually turns into the results you're looking for. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program and build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance you need to take on the mountains this season.

On this episode, Nolan visits with Kevin Toye of the Focus Hunting Podcast, an avid bowhunter, and outdoorsman. Kevin is a busy entrepreneur and father with a lifetime of hunting experience in British Columbia. In the last few years has narrowed his focus to bow hunting big alpine mule deer and rocky mountain elk, and they discuss what drives Kevin and his passion for bowhunting. @focushuntingpodcast @kevinltoye --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 10% off everything in the ARGALI Outdoors shop by using code BTK at checkout. Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.

On this episode, Wardo breaks down some simple tips to improve your mechanics that will not only help you avoid injuries but allow you to draw a heavier weight with your bow. Wardo also throws in a few exercises you need to be doing to improve your draw strength and endurance for those long practice sessions. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance ------------------------- Wanna be ready for any hunt this season? Join the BTK Mountain Hunter training program so you can build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance, to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts. Train smart. Be Ready.