On this episode, BC resident Kevin Toye is back on the show to discuss elk, mule deer, and whitetail hunting, BC's dogmatic wildlife management strategies, and how being a weekend warrior can actually make you a better hunter.   

@kevinltoye 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO. 

Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.  

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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 elk season around the corner we decided to republish one of our most popular episodes ever released featuring Jordan K. from the BC Backcountry crew.  

Jordan and his crew are some of the most consistently successful and committed elk hunters we're aware of in BC. On this show, Jordan opens up their playbook for finding, calling, and killing elk. The question is, have you been investing or gambling with your elk hunts? 

@bcbackcountry 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Don't miss your chance to get a ZOLEO satellite messaging device at a big discount until September 13, 2024. Get great reliability, at a great price, and global coverage with ZOLEO. 

Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.  

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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, Shane Palmer of Saddle Axe Outfitters shares what it's like running a true family run outfitting operation. 

No discussion with Shane would be complete without digging into his tips and tricks for becoming a more successful elk hunter. Shane has a ton of experience chasing elk and consistently finds and kills great bulls in the BC backcountry. 

@saddleaxeoutfitters 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Get FREE shipping with code BTK24 on Spartan Precision Equipment's full line of products built for the mountain and backcountry hunter.  

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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, Adam talks with Sean Allt, the owner and founder of Backcountry Strength, and BTK's new head coach for our upgraded training program, the BTK Mountain Hunter Program.

They cover the broad strokes of what to expect from the program, why now is the time to begin training for this year's hunts, and the difference between getting fit and actually training for the specific task/objective of mountain hunting.

If you want to build the strength, durability, grit, and endurance to handle multi-day expeditionary hunts, this program will get you ready for whatever the mountains and your hunts demand.

Affordable, effective, and purpose built for mountain hunters, if you want to be as physically and mentally ready as possible this season, this program is for you.

NOTE: IF YOU JOIN BEFORE MONDAY THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION WILL GO LIVE FEB. 27 AT 5AM PST.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

Have a mountain or backcountry hunt planned this year? Want to be ready for anything the mountains and your hunts demand? Join the BTK MOUNTAIN HUNTER PROGRAM. Purpose built for mountain hunters, by mountain hunters.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 re-engages the age old topic of tight hip flexors, otherwise known as that annoying pinch at the front of your hip crease.

If you have been stretching it for months on end with no result it's time to try a new approach. Give this episode a listen for some exercises and exciting changes coming to Quick & Dirty.

@drmattwarddc

On this episode, NMO sits down with Peter Gutsche to talk about wild sheep conservation and guiding at Arctic Red River Outfitters. They discuss the Wild Sheep Society of BC's recent Northern Fundraiser, membership, and Peter's journey to becoming a guide.

www.wildsheepsociety.com

@petergutsche

@wildsheepsocietybc

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DEALS & OFFERS:

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 digs into one of the most important aspects to achieving your health, fitness, and performance goals in 2023...nutrition.

What's the right diet to follow?

Is there such a thing as the perfect diet/lifestyle?

Are you eating the right nutrients at the right time?

How should your goals impact eating habits?

What does it take to get this right for YOU?

Tune in to get a handle on this often confusing and contradictory subject.

@drmattwarddc

On this episode, Nmo answers some Q&A about mountain hunting, from breaking down game, to rifles and gear.  ---------------------------

DEALS & OFFERS:

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 digs into one of the most important aspects to achieving your health, fitness, and performance goals in 2023...nutrition.

What's the right diet to follow?

Is there such a thing as the perfect diet/lifestyle?

Are you eating the right nutrients at the right time?

How should your goals impact eating habits?

What does it take to get this right for YOU?

Tune in to get a handle on this often confusing and contradictory subject.

@drmattwarddc

On this episode, Adam and Nolan debrief on Nolan's recent trip to Mexico to tag along on a desert bighorn hunt on Tiburon Island in Sonora.

Big rams, great food, great people, and more than enough adventure to satisfy a salty Northern BC guide. You can see why Nolan thinks this was the coolest sheep hunt he's ever been on.

@nmo

@desert_hunt

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DEALS & OFFERS:

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 digs into one of the most important aspects to achieving your health, fitness, and performance goals in 2023...nutrition.

What's the right diet to follow?

Is there such a thing as the perfect diet/lifestyle?

Are you eating the right nutrients at the right time?

How should your goals impact eating habits?

What does it take to get this right for YOU?

Tune in to get a handle on this often confusing and contradictory subject.

@drmattwarddc

****EXPLICIT LANGUAGE – NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN***

As mentioned last week, we have another repost for you from the Precision Insights series. These episodes are FULL of valuable information that will help you make the best decision possible when it comes to some of the most expensive and important equipment a mountain hunter will ever buy.

If you're planning on hunting alpine game this year, this one's a must listen.

On this episode, Omer Hrbinic, founder of Precision Optics, walks Adam through the intricacies of spotting scopes, and why they aren't all equal. Whether you're a seasoned sheep hunter looking to upgrade, or new to the game of twisting rams and deep backcountry experiences, a sheep hunter's spotter is their greatest tool.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 digs into one of the most important aspects to achieving your health, fitness, and performance goals in 2023...nutrition.

What's the right diet to follow?

Is there such a thing as the perfect diet/lifestyle?

Are you eating the right nutrients at the right time?

How should your goals impact eating habits?

What does it take to get this right for YOU?

Tune in to get a handle on this often confusing and contradictory subject.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

 

 

 

 

On this episode, Chelsea Hansler shares her and her family's story behind putting the fast paced, materialistic life behind to live full time at their hunting cabin. 

Although many people dream of selling it all and choosing a simpler life, Chelsea and her husband actually turned that dream into reality and, with their kids, are making a life centered around the outdoors their top priority. 

@chelseahanslerart 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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 know many of you are starting to plan and lock in your hunts for 2023. This is also the time to honestly evaluate your equipment and capabilities so you can make the most of this year's adventures.

With that in mind, we will be reposting some of the Precision Insights episodes from early 2022 so you can make the best decisions within your budget on these crucial pieces of equipment.

On this episode, Omer Hrbinic, founder of Precision Optics, walks Nolan through the intricacies of binoculars. For the majority of users, the binocular will be the optic that sees the most frequent use, over the longest duration. An optimal set of binos forms the foundation, the very bedrock, of the optics tool chest, particularly for a mountain hunter.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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.

EP 439  Quick and Dirty with Wardo - Sifting Through The Muddy World of Nutrition

Wardo digs into one of the most important aspects to achieving your health, fitness, and performance goals in 2023...nutrition.

What's the right diet to follow?

Is there such a thing as the perfect diet/lifestyle?

Are you eating the right nutrients at the right time?

How should your goals impact eating habits?

What does it take to get this right for YOU?

Tune in to get a handle on this often confusing and contradictory subject.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

 

 

 

 

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to discuss the Granby Series of knives Tanner is making. BC's Granby Bighorn Sheep herd was decimated in 2021 after Blue Tongue swept through it. With a goal of putting $25,000 back into the Granby Sheep Herd, Tanner is building 7 unique blade sets out of the horns of sheep that perished.

@frontiersmengear

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 sheds some light on what can be a minor but completely debilitating injury commonly known as tennis elbow. If you've had issues with a really stubborn case of elbow pain, then it might not be your elbow that's the root of the problem.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Jeff Agostinho to talk about his 2022 stone sheep hunt, the importance of age class and navigating "immature" ram harvest.  With a collective goal of having more sheep on the landscape, the boys talk about striking a balance between pushing for a higher age class in ram harvest, and not shaming legal but immature harvest.

@nmo

@jeffagostinho

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 kicks off the New Year by with an overview of how he looks at the body when trying to address pain or an injury and how this approach helps find the true root cause of whatever you're dealing with...which will save you time and money.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam is joined by Nolan, Jeff Agostinho, and Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear for an in-depth conversation covering some of the gear they each tested over the 2022 season.

All of the gear they discuss was tested in the field, usually over many hunts, and in a variety of conditions/environments so, if you're looking to pick some new gear for next season, you'll want to tune in and hear what the guys think of the gear they used, and most importantly, what kind of hunter these products are best suited for.

Topics include, active insulation, static insulation, optics harnesses, rain gear, sleeping bags, gaiters, head lamps, game bags, sleeping pads, optics accessories, digiscoping products, satellite messengers, backcountry meals, tripods, and more.

@nmo

@jeffagostinho

@frontiersmengear

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 how he looks at slacking off on your training and nutrition routine during the holiday season. Hint, his stance won't be what you expect from a health/fitness nut.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam is joined by Nolan, Jeff Agostinho, and Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear for an in-depth conversation covering some of the gear they each tested over the 2022 season.

All of the gear they discuss was tested in the field, usually over many hunts, and in a variety of conditions/environments so, if you're looking to pick some new gear for next season, you'll want to tune in and hear what the guys think of the gear they used, and most importantly, what kind of hunter these products are best suited for.

Topics include, active insulation, static insulation, optics harnesses, rain gear, sleeping bags, gaiters, head lamps, game bags, sleeping pads, optics accessories, digiscoping products, satellite messengers, backcountry meals, tripods, and more.

@nmo

@jeffagostinho

@frontiersmengear

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 Part 3 of his neck strengthening series, Wardo elaborates on some tips he's used to help his patients ensure they're covering all their bases with their neck strengthening program or rehab.

When it comes to the neck (like most body parts) you can't just focus on the neck, you need to look at other areas to determine whether they're impacting your pain and/or ability to make progress. This episode focuses on the shoulders and how the neck can be impacted by shoulder dysfunction.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt takes us deep inside the onX app to highlight the features and tools many people either don't know exist or haven't taken the time to test out.  

If you've been on the fence about using onX or, if you're a Canadian listener that has yet to give onX a try, this episode will help you understand whether an onX membership makes sense for you. 

@onxhunt 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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, Adam is joined by Mark Dambrosio and Owen Mulder, two Marines whose combined backgrounds span the Recon, Scout Sniper, and MARSOC communities.

This is 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

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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.

Carrying on from last week, Wardo covers his baseline protocol for addressing neck related issues, as well as some tips on navigating the challenges you may encounter with neck strengthening exercises and rehab.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam goes solo and digs into how we optimize foot, ankle, and lower leg function for both day-to-day life and the backcountry, how this can impact boot selection, and how and when to go about looking into insoles and orthotics...and when not to bother.

This is the deepest dive to date on this topic and, as the show title suggests, you need to be careful dropping hundreds of dollars on any insole or similar product that may not be what you think it is or do what you think they should do.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 just bought himself a new tool called the Iron Neck, which he hopes will help his patients more easily overcome whiplash and chronic tension headaches. This will be a multi-part series on how and why to strengthen your neck, whether the Iron Neck actually works, and how you can incorporate basic neck strengthening exercises into your own home treatment plan.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the Ascent Tripod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam hosts Kyle Stelter and Chris Barker from the Wild Sheep Society of BC to talk about the BC Sheep Summit that was recently held in Prince George, BC.

With everything we're dealing with on the hunting and conservation front in BC, a new approach to dealing with the various stakeholders involved in making wildlife, habitat, and hunting based decisions is an absolute necessity. The BC Sheep Summit is a prime example of a great conservation organization taking the reins and being proactive rather than reactive.

@wildsheepsocietybc

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 points out the most common technical flaw in the way people train their back when doing horizontal pulling exercises. These simple tips will greatly increase strength, improve posture, especially when it comes to carrying a heavy load on your back, and have a positive impact on shoulder pain.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam, Wardo, and the mastermind behind the BTK training program, Jer, discuss planning for next year and why priority-based, intentional training is critical for the dedicated mountain or backcountry hunter.

It's a wide ranging conversation covering mistakes they've all made in the past, how to assess what the right program is for wherever you are in your fitness journey, how to prioritize your training goals and methods, why cramming your fitness into a condensed timeframe is problematic, training with longevity in mind, and so much more.

Now that the most demanding hunts of the 2022 season are, for the most part, behind us, this is THE time to look back on what worked and what didn't and make adjustments to your training plans for 2023.

@drmattwarddc

@jeremymeredith

@crossfitvernon

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 the time of year when those chronic or repetitive injuries and problem areas of the body that have stacked up over the season should be addressed. In this episode, Wardo discusses some new research about blood flow restriction as a potential a fix for chronic injuries such as ankle instability.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam is joined by Kendall Card from Crispi USA to discuss the dark arts of how boots are made to be waterproof through various technologies and manufacturing techniques, how and why your boots might lose their waterproof capabilities, and what to do if you think you have a boot that's not living up to its waterproof promise.

@crispihunting

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Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

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 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 builds on the last two podcasts regarding the low-back but now gives you some tools to figure out if your hamstrings are actually tight and part of the problem. Spoiler alert they probably aren't.

@drmattwarddc

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Caleb's back for another podcast to talk about travel, perspective, adventures worthy of the name, and some of the conservation topics at the top of our minds in 2024.  

@calebstillians 

@outfitter.services 

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Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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. 

 

Carrying on from last week's episode focused on pesky low-back pain, Wardo covers how your hips relate to low-back problems, as well as other commonly sore/injured body parts. Do you need to stretch more or get stronger? Wardo answers this question by explaining why you need to understand the difference between a mobility issue and a stability issue.

As a simple primer:

Mobility Issue = Stretch, roll it, treat it.

Stability Issue =  Strengthen it, train it, learn to use it.

@drmattwarddc

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Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam welcomes John Barklow back to the show to talk about the principles of staying warm, dry, and focused while enduring long sits in cold weather.

Although this episode focuses predominantly on whitetail hunting, the principles covered apply to any form of hunting where cold temperatures and long periods of inactivity -- be that in the stand or glassing – are the norm.

For more of John's phenomenal and unbiased thoughts on gear, training, nutrition, and backcountry safety, check out Knowledge From Storms.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 chats about his clinical and personal experience with low back pain and how to start addressing this pesky and common issue. If your low back pinches as you lean back or hurts/pulls when you bend forward give this a listen.

@drmattwarddc

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Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight Javelin Bipod or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com.

On this episode, Adam welcomes Nolan back to the show to discuss his 2022 guiding season, tips for people looking to get into the guiding industry, and some real-world, hard-use gear highlights and lowlights from the 2022 season.

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 departure from his very practical health and performance related material, Wardo touches on the importance of perspective as his hunting season winds down.   

@drmattwarddc

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On this episode, Adam is joined yet again by Tanner from Frontiersmen Gear to discuss his exciting new film project and hear the story from his recent Mountain Caribou hunt in a highly coveted limited-entry unit in Northern BC.

@frontiersmengear

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 his go to exercises when time is short and you're trying to balance work, hunting as much as possible, and the demands of family and day-to-day life.

@drmattwarddc

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Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

On this episode, Adam, Big T, and newcomer "Karaoke Chris" share some laughs, stories, and insights from their elk hunts this past September.

@frontiersmengear

@hartingrrrc

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 seen a trend with his clinical patients coming in with foot, calf and knee injuries pertaining to the footwear they feel they're "supposed" to wear.

Are barefoot or minimalist shoes right for you? Tune in to hear Wardo's thoughts on how to think about transitioning to minimalist shoes for running and training.

@drmattwarddc

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Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

On this episode, Adam hosts the one and only Mr. G, founder of Spartan Precision Equipment, to discuss his company's approach to design and engineering and why this differentiates Spartan Precision from so many marketing driven companies that don't put the product and end-user at the top of their priority list.

Other topics include mountaineering, living a life worth living, worldwide hunts and adventures, lessons learned from the field, and much more.

@spartanprecision

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

 

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 too long a break since his last appearance on the show, the incomparable John Barklow is back to dive into gear, training, preparation, and the importance of seeking out experiences that challenge and hone our skills.  

@jbarklow 

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: 

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. 

DEALS & OFFERS: 

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. 

Tired of garbage instant coffee when you're in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you're in the backcountry or on the road. 

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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 gives a few tips and tricks to mobilize your t-spine (aka your midback) and hips throughout the hunting season.

Although it's normal at this point in the season for hunting to eat into your gym/training time, if you keep your t-spine and hips mobile using these tips, your knees, low-back, shoulders, and neck will weather the rest of the season much better and you'll be setup for success once you get back to training regularly.

@drmattwarddc

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Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

On this episode, Adam visits with Mike Schoby, COO of Field Ethos, to hear the story behind Field Ethos, and discuss worldwide adventures, trophy hunting, tribalism and labelling within the hunting community, the value of breadth of experience versus depth of experience, and much more.

@fieldethosjournal

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DEALS & OFFERS:

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.

Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL.

Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com.

Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain.

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SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:

Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.

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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 shares his thoughts on how anti-rotational strength and capacity is crucial for stronger, pain-free shoulders, but also how this often overlooked aspect to your training program makes you stronger, fitter, and more powerful no matter what activities you participate in outside of hunting.

@drmattwarddc

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Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com

Try FATMAP, our go-to mapping software, FREE for 60-days with this voucher.