Talk Is Sheep

Kyle Stelter
Talk Is Sheep

Welcome to Talk is Sheep - the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia. Take a journey with our compelling guests and host Kyle Stelter and the Directors of Wild Sheep Society of BC. Join us for exciting dialogue about the wild sheep, backcountry mountain experiences and all things conservation. Contact us: kstelter@wildsheepsociety.com Views of our guests do not necessarily reflect the ideas and beliefs of the Wild Sheep Society and are their own. Listener discretion is advised.

  1. Bighorn Sheep with Okanangan Nation Alliance's Mackenzie Clarke

    3 DAYS AGO

    Bighorn Sheep with Okanangan Nation Alliance's Mackenzie Clarke

    We welcome Mackenzie Clarke to the podcast to talk about Bighorn Sheep in the Okanagan. Mackenzie is the Senior tmixʷ Biologist for Okanagan Nation Alliance and she is tackling the issue of Psoroptes Mange in Bighorn Sheep in the region. Recently Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Wild Sheep Society of BC signed a Memorandum of Understanding focusing on the recovery on these wild sheep populations. Mackenzie dives into the multitude of issues that are plaguing these herds, what ONA is doing and her specific role in the project.The Wild Sheep Foundation and their Chapters and Affiliates through their Grant in Aid program partnered on this year's Psoroptes Mange Drug Treatment Trials. The goal is to see if captive Bighorn Sheep can be cleared of the disease using drug treatments and if so how long they can remain cleared of the disease.Mackenzie is incredibly knowledgeable and this is a great discussion on the great work the Okanagan Nation Alliance conducts throughout their territory for many species including Grizzly Bear. The Wild Sheep Society of BC is grateful for this opportunity to work together with Okanagan Nation Alliance on this project and other initiatives of shared values.Talk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, OnX Maps, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, YETI and Zeiss.

    1h 3m
  2. Bushmeat to Blood Tracking and a Beginner Hunter with Janna Rist

    DEC 4

    Bushmeat to Blood Tracking and a Beginner Hunter with Janna Rist

    It is a long journey from the London Zoo to Africa studying bushmeat harvesting to the Comox Valley woodlands. We sit down to speak with Vancouver Island hunter Janna Rist about her personal journey into hunting.Janna grew up in a family where her father would often go into the woods in pursuit of protein. While she always had a keen interest, Janna herself was never the one pulling the trigger. A few decades later she found herself in British Columbia and having developed a strong connection to canines and interest in blood tracking, the path led her naturally to hunting.Without a mentor, Janna was in search of the right fit for her foray into hunting. Enter Women Hunt®. After hearing Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt® Chair Renée Thornton speak on a podcast about their program, Janna was hooked. She quickly learned all she could about the program and after applying waited patiently hoping to be chosen.Janna, having just returned from the Women Hunt® Field to Fork™ course in Texas, discusses the program, her journey and her passion for hunting. She has a deep appreciation for conservation and wildlife, however despite growing up in the UK and being a highly educated PhD, she was unfamiliar with the North American Model of Wildlife.Janna is an articulate and passionate hunter and it is exciting to hear her share her journey and enthusiasm to hunt. You don't want to miss this episode of Talk is Sheep.For those interested in Women Hunt® be sure to visit https://www.wildsheepfoundation.org/womenhunt.Talk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, OnX Maps, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, YETI and Zeiss.

    1h 2m
  3. Sheep Shape with Chad Hall

    NOV 27

    Sheep Shape with Chad Hall

    We welcome Chad Hall to the podcast to talk Sheep Hunting and the courage involved to face your challenges whether they are in the mountain or in the operating room. Chad, a lifelong passionate hunter, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer when he was just 19. He spent the next two years fighting the cancer. He underwent several surgeries to remove a large tumor from his femur and endured more than 300 days of extensive chemotherapy before finally bringing the disease into submission. His entire knee had to be replaced, and he lost parts of his quad muscle, femur and tibia. After these surgeries, Hall spent thousands of days in physical therapy learning to walk again. He learned through his experience that life is short and to get the most out of his. One of his lifelong dreams was to train so that he'd be physically strong enough to hunt wild sheep. We discuss Chad's journey in the Sheep Hunting world and how he recently completed his FNAWS/Slam. We dive into how he got involved with Sheep Shape and the challenges he faced along the way as well as the other survivors that were part of the show. We also discuss Chad's most recent Bighorn Sheep hunt. Check out Chad's journey at @chadreelwild (https://www.instagram.com/chadreelwild/?hl=en) and the Sheep Shape youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCELsOsytbr_jrjzCmFtJYnQ?app=desktop&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaboULi7rTAaVsbNGge_B0ikePx6UBFTzm68iADi5zR1slWRX_DR61X8kVI_aem_c1cZo4Y-m2Rg09EJkW-jDA).Talk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, OnX Maps, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, YETI and Zeiss.

    1h 9m
  4. Hunting and Mental Health with Justin Kallusky

    NOV 23

    Hunting and Mental Health with Justin Kallusky

    This is a special release of the Talk is Sheep podcast and a bit of a change from our regular content. We sit down with WSSBC Director, Justin Kallusky to talk about mental health and how outdoor places, wildlife and conservation can play a role in a healthy state of mind.Justin is most easily recognized as the World Record Mountain Goat holder, however at the Society we certainly know Justin for his deep thinking, respect for wildlife, ability to communicate and his passion for all these things. He shares his personal journey to inner happiness and how the outdoors helped him in difficult times. We commend Justin for having the courage to have these tough conversations. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia at 1-800-SUICIDE provides a confidential, 24-hour toll-free crisis line for people who are feeling suicidal, are concerned for someone who might be suicidal, or for emotional support. Crisis line workers are able to provide intervention through emergency mental health teams or other emergency services, and may also refer callers to their local crisis centre for additional support and information. Call 1-800-784-2433 (tel:+18007842433) or dial 9-8-8 (tel:988) if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including thoughts of suicide.Talk is Sheep is the Official Podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. The official sponsor of the Wild Sheep Society of BC is SITKA Gear and our Conservation Partners - Frontiersmen Gear, Gunwerks, OnX Maps, Precision Optics, Schnee's, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, YETI and Zeiss.

    1h 15m

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Welcome to Talk is Sheep - the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia. Take a journey with our compelling guests and host Kyle Stelter and the Directors of Wild Sheep Society of BC. Join us for exciting dialogue about the wild sheep, backcountry mountain experiences and all things conservation. Contact us: kstelter@wildsheepsociety.com Views of our guests do not necessarily reflect the ideas and beliefs of the Wild Sheep Society and are their own. Listener discretion is advised.

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada