On this episode, Matt Gagnon shares the powerful capabilities of dogs trained for blood tracking and recovery of big game. Matt and his colleagues across the US are deeply passionate dog owners and practitioners of a skillset that, when needed and leveraged, can literally save a hunt from the most unfortunate of outcomes...a hit but unrecovered animal. 

 Matt's love and passion for his Malinois and her capabilities is the ultimate example of the deep bonds and history between humans, dogs and hunting.   

@mattgagnonphoto 

@timehonoredmedia 

@rockymountainbiggamerec 

www.rockymountainbiggamerecovery.org 

www.unitedbloodtrackers.org 

 

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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, John Barklow is back yet again to talk about his recent trip to Africa to hunt Cape Buffalo with a bow and dig into the new Hyperdown Collection from Sitka. From the nail biting story behind his "Dugga Boy" to the deep dive on the Hyperdown gear, this is yet another great episode with one of the best dudes in the business. 

@jbarklow 

@sitkagear 

Hyperdown Rewarming Drill 

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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, the ever insightful and highly experienced "Pap" is back to help you navigate the wild and wacky world of media, influencers and conjecture around guns, terminal ballistics, rifles, and long range shooting. 

@papwinkle 

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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. 

 

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

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Curt & Devin Gassoff of the Come Out Heavy Podcast . If you're not familiar, the Come Out Heavy boys don't mince their words. Kurt & Devin grew up in the tradition of moose camps and putting meat in the freezer, and have a wealth of hunting experience and the stories to back it up. They talk about what drove them to start a podcast and pull a few great stories out of the archives along the way.

@come_out_heavy_podcast

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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.

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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.

This is the fun time of year when we transition into the outdoors and start to push our aerobic capacity. For many of us, that means running or higher-intensity hiking. If your calves are a notorious chink the in the armor and get insanely tight or even strain consistently here are a few tips to help through the early season. 

@drmattwarddc

@hardyardsperformance

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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.

On this episode, Adam visits with Brad Brooks from ARGALI to discuss a wide swath of topics. From the state of marketing, sponsorships, and influencer culture in the hunting space, to ARGALI's new gear offerings for 2023, and finally, what it means to embrace the process of hunting.

@argali_official

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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.

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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.

As we get head into spring we should be dialing back our strength focused workouts and starting to run or hike more. With this, low back pain can be a common symptom. The lower abdominals are key to a pain free low back so, in this episode, you'll hear how to train and assess them.   

@drmattwarddc

@hardyardsperformance

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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.

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Adam Smith & Kyle Virgin to discuss Adam's recent push for a nanny closure in his home zone in Alaska, as well as some of the conservation issues challenging both Alaska and British Columbia. Kyle & Adam are passionate and accomplished mountain hunters, conservationists, and fathers with the shared goal of raising children outdoors. Kyle is also a backpack guide and regular contributor to Rokslide.

@as.ks.ak

@slidemountain

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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.

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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.

We have all heard that you should cool down after exercise but as adults, and especially men, we rarely set aside the time for this.

One of the issues that plagues bowhunters is pain in and around the shoulder after taking some time off over the winter. Starting the year with a shoulder injury is obviously not ideal.

Wardo provides a few easy and effective ways to cool down your shoulder to prevent injury after slinging too many arrows. 

@drmattwarddc

@hardyardsperformance

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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.

In this episode, Nolan talks with Matt Ward or Wardo as the listeners may know him. Matt is the host of the Hard Yards Podcast under the BTK network, formerly Quick & Dirty with Wardo. While he is newer to hunting, Matt has jumped into the deep end of mountain hunting in the last few years. 

In a short time, Matt has hunted Elk in the southern Rockies, Stone Sheep in the northern Rockies, archery mule deer in Alberta, and assistant guided for California Bighorn Sheep along the Fraser. We talk about his perspective shift and lessons learned along his journey.

 

@hardyardsperformance

@drmattwarddc

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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.

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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.

 

The time has come for Wardo's show to morph into something more. Quick and Dirty is now the Hard Yards Podcast.

If you've been a Q&D regular, you will continue to find the show where it's always been. But, in the weeks to come, we will be adding some new content and other extras which you'll be able to find on the Beyond The Kill website.

For mountain/backcountry rehab, prehab, and performance content, go to the HYP Instagram page @hardyardsperformance to stay up to date.

@drmattwarddc

@hardyardsperformance

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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.

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, the always entertaining and upbeat "Mr. G" from Spartan Precision Equipment is back to discuss Spartan's new products, the importance of their approach to R&D, and their relentless drive to design and build gear that is versatile, adaptable and reliable wherever and whatever you hunt. Don't forget to use code BTK24 to get free shipping on the Spartan gear you're eyeing up this season. 

@spartanprecision 

@spartan_mrg 

@spartan_operations 

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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, 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

 

 

 

 

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, Aaron Davidson, the President and CEO of Gunwerks, shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of long range precision as it applies to the hunting industry. From rifles and optics to software, knowledge and training, this episode is absolutely full of insights as to how we got here and where we're going with rifles, optics and technology.   

@gunwerks 

Gunwerks Long Range Training Courses 

Gunwerks LRP Podcast 

REVIC Optics 

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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, 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, 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 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, Bill Ayer, the founder of Slayer Calls, shares the history and inspiration behind Slayer and how they're different in both vision and product design and output. 

This conversation is about so much more than making innovative calls and products that challenge the status quo. Yes, Slayer's products are excellent, regardless of whether you're chasing waterfowl, turkeys or elk. But, just as importantly, Bill's experience in the business world and his approach to both hunting and the business of making hunting products is worth checking out.   

@slayercalls 

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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 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 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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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 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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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.

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 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 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.

On this episode, Steve Speck, the founder of EXO Mountain Gear and the new and innovative platform, The Experience Project, shares the history of EXO and why he chose to launch The Experience Project while also running a growing backpack and gear company. 

If you're looking for experience based and honest advice on gear, guns, training, and mindset for serious backcountry hunting adventures, you're going to want to check out The Experience Project.   

@steve.j.speck 

@huntbackcountry 

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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. 

 

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