Best Eighty Five Audio Podcasts (2025)

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181: Field Guide – Your First Hunting Season 32:41

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In this Field Guide episode, Mike takes you through some considerations and expectations for your very first hunting season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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180: From the Vault - Brian Chan 48:36

2M ago48:36

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In this episode, we dive back into the vault with Episode 33, which featured Brian Chan. Brian is a fly fishing legend known for his expertise in stillwater fishing in British Columbia's Interior. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…

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179: Fly Fishing at 40 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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In this episode, Mike and Kelly chat about their spring fly fishing trip, which was Mike's first ever attempt with a fly rod. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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178: Field Guide – Going Solo vs. Hunting With a Crew 24:51

3M ago24:51

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In this Field Guide episode, Mike breaks down the pros and cons of hunting solo versus with a partner or group. From safety and success rates to personal preference and pack-out logistics. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…

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177: Field Guide - Safety Gear 27:35

3M ago27:35

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In this Field Guide episode, Mike breaks down the essential items you should pack in your safety kit—whether you're heading out for a day hunt or spending multiple days in the backcountry. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Eight 1:29:45

3M ago1:29:45

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Our special guest this time is Louis Eliot from Rialto! In this episode we talk Sweet, Limahl, The Jam, Grace Jones and ping pong, pints of Fairy liquid, sandwich fillings, seeing famous people in supermarkets and all that surrounds the peculiar and marvellous alternative universe that is Mike Read's Heritage Chart. Rialto's new album Neon and Ghos…

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176: Field Guide - Tips For Your First Euro Mount 18:40

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In this Field Guide episode we reach into the vault and share Kelly's overview of doing your first DIY Euro mount. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. To register, to become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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175: Field Guide - Your First Backcountry Backpacking Trip 29:53

4M ago29:53

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In this Field Guide episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike preps you for your first backcountry backpacking trips and covers topics such as choosing the right trail, necessary gear, and what to expect during the trip. He also emphasizes the importance of preparation, both physically and mentally, and offers practical tips to ensure a successful and enjoyab…

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174: Field Guide - Game Processing 42:23

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In this Field Guide episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of game processing. They cover the basics of what you'll need and what to expect when you bring home your first big game animal. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To…

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173: Field Guide - Gear Regrets 46:23

4M ago46:23

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In this episode of Rookie Hunter, Mike and Kelly dive into the topic of gear regrets—those impulse buys and overpriced items that didn’t live up to the hype. They share lessons learned, highlight common gear failures, and stress the importance of research and reliable advice. From optics to camping essentials, it’s all about finding the gear that w…

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Seven 1:23:30

6M ago1:23:30

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And... we're back! Welcome to season two of the Heritage Chart Show Show, with your hosts Pete Paphides and Siân Pattenden. This week's special guest is The Loft and Weather Prophet icon Pete Astor. Listen! As Pete navigates the choppy waters of Mike Read's Heritage Chart Show 4th anniversary "live show" special. Presented as a Top of the Pops-styl…

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172: Sheep Fever Podcast - Spotlight on Wild Sheep in British Columbia 1:10:24

6M ago1:10:24

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We're switching things up today and playing an episode of Sheep Fever, which is the official podcast of The Wild Sheep Foundation. In Part II of their Spotlight on BC, Kyle Stelter, CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, Scott Ellis, CEO of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC, and Sheep Fever host and Wild Sheep Foundation CEO Gray Thornton discus…

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171: Chasing Whitetail 51:45

7M ago51:45

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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett reflect on 2024, make plans for 2025 and cover Garrett's November whitetail hunt. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have Th…

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170: Happy Holidays 1:01:25

8M ago1:01:25

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In this special holiday episode, we kick things off with a listener-submitted story and then dive into the vault to share a curated collection of hunting stories from 2018. Featuring Mark Hall, Mike Hawkridge, Gray Thornton, Ben O’Brien, Jeff Lander, Aron Snyder, and Shane Mahoney We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades…

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169: Pork Roll and Failed Attempts at Fishing with Joe Cermele 1:15:45

9M ago1:15:45

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In this episode, Mike chats with Joe Cermele for a rare fishing-themed conversation. They get into Joe’s extensive career in fishing media, cover all of the food they consumed on the East Coast and their failed attempts to catch striped bass along the Jersey shore. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the …

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168: Backpacks and Black Bears 1:01:41

10M ago1:01:41

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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett cover their late September backpacking trip for elk, mule deer and black bear. We also announce the first winner of our listener submitted hunting stories series, brought to you by North Arm Knives. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytell…

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167: A Scouting Trip Becomes a Successful Solo Elk Hunt 38:44

11M ago38:44

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In this episode, Garrett shares the story about his scouting trip that turned into a successful solo elk hunt. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep…

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166: Misfire 45:11

11M ago45:11

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In this episode, Mike tries his best to recap 6 days in the backcountry while sitting next to the campfire on the final night. We're also sharing a few more of your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to…

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165: Tales From The Backcountry 21:19

11M ago21:19

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In this episode, Mike shares your hunting stories. We’ve teamed up with North Arm Knives and will be giving away blades throughout the year to the best storytellers. If you’d like to submit your story, please send it to us at [email protected] We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 …

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164: The Wait Is Over 30:54

12M ago30:54

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In this episode, Mike goes solo to give an update on the start of the season, shares some basic small game hunting and cooking tips, and hints at an unexpected outcome to a last minute scouting trip. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register,…

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Six 1:38:39

12M ago1:38:39

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On this episode we talk to the exciting musical project that is Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, introducing them to a programme they had never witnessed before... Mike Read's Heritage Chart. Today the artists include: an old Gary Numan track which you probably couldn't release now, Reba McEntire, “Katrina” singing to her poodle, The Wombles, Albert L…

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163: Dusty Portz - Hunting For The First Time at 40 57:20

12M ago57:20

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In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with longtime friend, Dusty Portz. Dusty shares his reasons for leaving a vegetarian diet and pursuing hunting for the first time at 40 years old. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor. Registration for the 2025 Sheep Show in Reno Nevada is now live! To register, to become a m…

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Five 1:15:02

1y ago1:15:02

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On this episode... Actor Caroline Catz dissects the Heritage Chart as she joins us on a journey of discovery, self-acceptance, bemusement and profundity that accompanies the liminal world of Mike Read's show. On this episode we discuss Deep Purple and their assistants, Pet Shop Boys' infinite sadness, Bill Wyman's double entendre's, Fairground Attr…

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162: Over The Hills And Far Away 54:16

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In this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett are finally back together to nail down some plans for the fall hunting season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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161:The Wait Between Seasons 23:32

1y ago23:32

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In this episode, Mike closes out the bear season, and covers some current topics and volunteer opportunities in BC. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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160: Down To The Wire 41:15

1y ago41:15

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On this episode, Mike goes solo to chat fish farming plus a recap on spring bear hunting. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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159: The Range, Bears and Beavers 1:10:58

1+ y ago1:10:58

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Mike and Kelly jump on the mics to discuss frustrations at the range, spring black bear, and beavers. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Four 1:25:59

1+ y ago1:25:59

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Episode four of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about a furious McFly, a sanguine Pet Shop Boys, Owen Paul (again) (and his mobile phone), the best hip hop bpm to jog to, Tony Hadley appearing in the night sky, bad green screen, Belinda Carlisle's lack of furniture and much, much more. Our guest is our man behind the wheels-of-steel, DJ…

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158: Backcountry Bear Hunt 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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On this episode, Mike welcomes Kelly Veltri to the show to chat about his first time venturing into the backcountry in search of black bears. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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157: First Time Backpacker 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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On this episode Mike goes solo to talk about an upcoming backpack bear hunt with a prospective hunter, a bit of gear talk, and our impact on social media. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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156: Bear Hunt Recap 1:13:01

1+ y ago1:13:01

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On this episode Mike, Kelly and Garrett do a bear hunting recap to get even more pumped up for the spring season. We're very proud to have The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Three 1:28:09

1+ y ago1:28:09

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Episode three of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about The Fizz, Tight Fit, Jive Aces, Owen Paul, UB40, the infinity of post-fame legal Band Name wrangling, meta band members, Ralph McTell (is Life), Professional Spooning and much, much more. Our guest is author, campaigner and cosmetics boffin Sali Hughes, who's a huge fan of the Herit…

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155: Gray Thornton 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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In this episode, Mike and Gray discuss Sheep 2024, how inclusion of non-hunters can influence AI, fishing at Pyramid Lake and a chilly March Stone’s Sheep capture in Northern BC. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join the…

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154: Adam Janke 1:24:28

1+ y ago1:24:28

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Beyond the Kill host Adam Janke joins Mike for a swapcast to chat about black bears, rattlesnakes, dogs and spring training. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode Two 1:22:44

1+ y ago1:22:44

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Episode two of the Heritage Chart Show Show! Where we talk about Mike Read's crafted narrative, pop star delusion vs passion, bv foxtrels, houses that look like their owners, Restraining Order Rock and much, much more. Our esteemed guest is Sean Rowley who is a DJ, broadcaster, ex-TV plugger and the man who invented the Guilty Pleasures empire. Als…

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153: Spring Is Here 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

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On this episode, Mike and Kelly chat spring hunting plans and explain why gas station Subway restaurants are a bad idea. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! To become a member, to renew your membership, and to join theBy Eighty Five Audio

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152: Renée Thornton 1:00:14

1+ y ago1:00:14

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On this episode, Mike and Garrett chat with Renée Thornton at the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton. Renée is the Chair for Women Hunt® and she shares an inspiring story about how show got into hunting and eventually started the Women Hunt® program. Women Hunt®’s purpose is to Engage, Educate, Empower and Inspire women. …

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151: Salute to Conservation 1:10:42

1+ y ago1:10:42

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On this episode, Mike, Kelly and Garrett catch up the night before the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @rookie_hunter_podcast or send an email to [email protected] We're very proud to welcome back Th…

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The Heritage Chart Show Show Episode One 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

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We talk about Mike Read's Heritage Chart Show episode 46 with Lawrence from Mozart Estate, Go Kart Mozart and Felt. Wot? Yes, you can buy us a virtual coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/peteandsian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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150: Chris Barker 56:31

1+ y ago56:31

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On this episode, Mike catches up with good friend and Wild Sheep Society of BC Vice President, Chris Barker. They cover some positive news from the sheep world, chat about life on the island and the Salute to Conservation in Penticton. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram @roo…

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149: Prepping The Horses For The Alpine 1:07:11

1+ y ago1:07:11

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In this episode, Mike and Garrett chat about bringing the horses into the alpine for the very first time. Are they ready, what has gone into training this far, what still needs to be done and what can we expect from our first backcountry horse adventure? Garrett tackles all these questions and more as they prepare for thier 2024 season. Would you l…

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148: Fallow Deer Eradication 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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On this episode, Mike tackles the Sidney Island Fallow Deer Eradication Project that's being conducted by Parks Canada in British Columbia. The first phase of the project was completed back in December and locals are divided on how the project is being handled and the province is having a hard time swallowing the nearly 6 million dollar price tag. …

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147: Cougar Backstrap 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

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Can you eat cougar meat? Yes you can, and it's delicious! However, some people would lead you to believe that this species is hunted as a “trophy” to be hung on the wall and only killed for sport by the elite. On this episode, we’re breaking down a Facebook post from an influential wildlife photographer that is using his platform to villainize the …

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146: The Great Bear Rainforest 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

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On this episode Mike goes solo and tackles some listener submitted topics and questions including Raincoast Conservation Foundations purchase of hunting tenures which cover over 18,000 square kilometres of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Would you like to suggest a topic or ask a question? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us …

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145: A Green Christmas 1:16:13

1+ y ago1:16:13

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Happy New Year! Just before the holidays, we got together to chat over a few drinks. Dogs, cats, vinyl, and plans for the new year were all discussed in this episode. We're very proud to welcome back The Wild Sheep Foundation as our title sponsor! Sheep Show is coming up January 18th - 20th in Reno Nevada. To register, to join the…

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144: Sheep Fever - Gray Thornton & Keith Balfourd 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

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Today Mike welcomes Wild Sheep Foundation President and CEO, Gray Thornton and Director of Marketing & Communications, Keith Balfourd to talk about all things sheep. We cover some highlights of Sheep Show 2024, Sheep Fever Podcast, WSF’s new Films and Video Standards Policy, an amazing opportunity for Women in North America with WSF’s Women Hunt Pr…

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143: From Haiti to Whitehorse With Filter Studios 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

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After many years of teasing the story, Mike, Jesse and Tash are finally on the mics to discuss their adventure filming in the Yukon. Jesse and Tash also share some great stories about how a trip to Haiti change their world view and inspired them to become hunters. We also cover their film “Transmission” which you can stream for free from YouTube by…

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142: Kyle Stelter 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

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Mike welcomes Kyle Stelter to the podcast to chat about his introduction to hunting, and his path to becoming the CEO of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. To become a member of WSSBC, click HERE! And get your tickets now for the Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo in Penticton BC February 22-24. If you'd like to check out Transmission, the…

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141: Reunited 1:18:04

1+ y ago1:18:04

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After a long hiautus, we're offially back and took this opportunity to catch up on life, and relive some old memories. Want to be on the show? We'd love to hear your voice! Send your questions or share your thoughts in audio form and we'll play it on the show. Record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected] We're very exci…

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140: Full Circle 1:28:56

2y ago1:28:56

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Mike and Kelly return to the mics after a very long hiatus to discuss a recent moose hunt that involved Kelly's dad and father-in-law.