Spike Camp Podcast

If you have ever dreamed about jumping out of an airplane and landing in sheep country, this episode is for you. Please welcome Axel Lubeck for Episode 3 of our "Ram Down" livestream series.

Axel released an outstanding stone sheep hunting video called "The Airborne Ram". The video documents his journey pursuing his goal of jumping into remote country to hunt stone sheep and raft their way home. We're going to unpack the journey with Axel and hear the behind the scenes of his adventure. Enjoy!

For those who have never attended a livestream we take qu...

Please welcome Ian Baird and Peter Watkins for Episode 2 of our "Ram Down" livestream series. Ian and Peter doubled down on their Stone Sheep hunt this year, both harvesting their first stone rams. We're going to unpack the trip and dig into their journey getting into stone sheep hunting. This episode features photos and videos. Enjoy!

For those who have never attended a livestream we take questions from the audience, give away prizes, and have lots of great conversation with the speakers. Our “Ram Down” episodes are a limited livestream series where we feature Spike Camp members that hav...

Spike Camp livestreams are back! We are kicking things off with our new “Ram Down” limited series, where we feature Spike Camp members that have been successful on a recent sheep hunt to share their story.

Our first show is guest hosted by Andre Brosseau who interviewed Chuck Peeling and Ed Thompson on their Stone Sheep hunt. We’ll be sharing the full story with photos and video. Enjoy!

Alpine Riflecraft

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alpine Riflecraft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alpine Riflecraft is a Canadian firearms company that is redefining what...

Spike Camp livestreams are back! We are kicking things off with our new “Ram Down” limited series, where we feature Spike Camp members that have been successful on a recent sheep hunt to share their story.

Our first show is guest hosted by Andre Brosseau who interviewed Chuck Peeling and Ed Thompson on their Stone Sheep hunt. We’ll be sharing the full story with photos and video. Enjoy!

Alpine Riflecraft

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alpine Riflecraft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alpine Riflecraft is a Canadian firearms company that is redefining w...

Please welcome Dylan Forsyth for a Camp Chat livestream. This episode is all about sheep hunting and conservation. Dylan has taken all 4 BC sheep species and been on countless sheep hunts. Dylan shared some amazing sheep hunt stories that he has been on over the years. This is the perfect episode in preparation for sheep season. Enjoy!

Spartan Precision Equipment

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Spartan Precision Equipment. Spartan Precision produces rifle and optic support systems that weigh less and do more. Born fro...

Please welcome Rob Kopecky for a Camp Chat livestream. With Sheep season fast approaching, we sit down with Rob to talk about his journey to the North American Sheep Slam, his hunting history, and much more. Rob is a lifelong hunter, passionate about wildlife conservation, and is on the board of the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta. Enjoy!

PackAlarm

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by PackAlarm. PackAlarm is an ultralight bear alarm designed for the backcountry. PackAlarm creates a perimeter around your camp that alerts...

To close out Sheep Camp, we have Joe Eppele joining us to talk the mindset and mentality of a sheep hunter. Joe is a director for WSSBC, chair of the youth committee, and host of "The Edge" hunting show. Joe is a hardcore backcountry hunter. We will be discussing getting it done on a sheep hunt. Training, mindset, dealing with adversity, gear and of course stories. Enjoy!

Sheep Camp 2025

With sheep season right around the corner we are excited to announce the return of Sheep Camp, an online live event featuring incredible gue...

For Night 2 of Sheep Camp we have a very special episode for you. We are joined by two Stone Sheep hunters, Kevin Willis and Ronny Derksen. These two men have decades of stone sheep hunting experience between them. We focused on sharing stories from their sheep hunts, along with tips and advice from these savvy veterans. Enjoy!

Sheep Camp 2025

With sheep season right around the corner we are excited to announce the return of Sheep Camp, an online live event featuring incredible guest speakers and experts in the field of sheep hunting. This...

To kick off Sheep Camp, we have Matt McCabe joining us to talk about Bighorn and Stones Sheep sheep hunting. Matt is the membership chair and a director for Wild Sheep Society of BC. Matt is a dedicated conservationist and die hard sheep hunter. We will talking with Matt about his experience and obsession hunting bighorns and stones sheep. Stories, gear, and tactics will all be covered in this show.

Sheep Camp 2025

With sheep season right around the corner we are excited to announce the return of Sheep Camp, an online live eve...

Please welcome Omer Hrbinic (Precision Optics) on the livestream for a two night "mini-camp" on Guns & Gear for Sheep Season. For close out Night 2 we did a pack dump of sorts, going through key decisions for your sheep pack and essentials to keep in mind when doing your due diligence on equipment. If you have any questions on optics or gear make sure you take a listen!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Precision Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mounta...

Please welcome Omer Hrbinic (Precision Optics) on the livestream for a two night "mini-camp" on Guns & Gear for Sheep Season. To kick off Night 1 we did a deep-dive on mountain rifles, specifically the 7MM Backcountry. Enjoy!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Precision Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and optics. Precision Optics is a major supporter of conservation and we are proud to partner with them. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠precisionoptics.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tell them that Spik...

Please welcome Andre Brosseau for a Camp Chat livestream. Andre recently completed his North American Sheep Slam and we are excited to chat with him about that journey over the years along with much more. Enjoy!

Spartan Precision Equipment

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Spartan Precision Equipment. Spartan Precision produces rifle and optic support systems that weigh less and do more. Born from backcountry hunting, their lightweight bipods and tripods aim to help you master your marksmanship. Visit ⁠javelinbipod.com⁠ to learn more.

For Night 2 of Bear Camp we welcome Jordan Kempf on the livestream. Daniel had connection issues so we will reschedule with him. This episode was focused on locating bears, identifying food sources and terrain, spot and stalk tactics, and of course more stories. Enjoy!

Welcome to BEAR CAMP 

A free online event that is focused on bear hunting and bear safety. Throughout this camp we will cover how to judge a bear in the field, spot and stalk tactics, locating bears, terrain and food sources, and of course many stories! 

St...

To kick off Night 1 of Bear Camp we welcome Wacey Arthur and Taylor Loewen on the livestream. Both of them are Alberta boys, so will spoke with them on a variety of topics that include: hunting over bait tips & tricks, spot and stalk tactics, judging bears in the field, and much more. Taylor is the owner of Red Willow Outfitters.

Welcome to BEAR CAMP 

A free online event that is focused on bear hunting and bear safety. Throughout this camp we will cover how to judge a bear in the field, spot a...

Please welcome Alan Homer for a Camp Chat livestream. Better known as ⁠BC Extreme Outdoorsman⁠, Al runs a great YouTube channel about BC hunting and outdoor adventures. We discussed authentic hunting content, competitive shooting, adventure hunts and more. Enjoy!

Frontiersmen Gear

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠Frontiersmen Gear⁠. Frontiersmen Gear was founded to build products for those people that are seeking true adventure in their lives. High quality, Handmade knives and leather goods that are built right here in Canada with a lifetime warranty. Ma...

Please welcome Rob Gearing (Mr. G) from Spartan Precision Equipment on the show. Chuck and Rob talked about some or Rob's recent hunting adventures and the Spartan Precision product line. Enjoy!

Spartan Precision Equipment

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Spartan Precision Equipment. Spartan Precision produces rifle and optic support systems that weigh less and do more. Born from backcountry hunting, their lightweight bipods and tripods aim to help you master your marksmanship. Visit javelinbipod.com to learn more.

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Please welcome Brogan Dider and Dalton Peterson to the show. This episode is a timely conversation following our Goat Camp series. 

Dalton and Brogan released a film titled, "King of the Mountain" based around a goat hunt adventure that was recently awarded Film of the Year by the Wild Sheep Society of BC. If you haven't watched the film, please check it out ahead of our conversation as we discussed the hunt and the film process. It is a beautiful and vivid goat hunt that takes you right there with them on the adventure.

We d...

The final night of Goat Camp was focused on EPIC mountain goat hunting stories! Intense packouts, big billies, and memorable adventures. We welcome Kaden Kwiatkowski, Marvin, and Adam Smith back on the livestream. Each of them have vast experience hunting mountain goats, so this was an interesting episode full of knowledge and tips.

Goat Camp with RMGA

Welcome to Goat Camp 2025. We have partnered with the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance (RMGA) to bring you an incredible free online event focused on mountain goats.

This year’s Goat Camp will be fo...

For Night 2 of Goat Camp we let Marvin Kwiatkowski take on hosting duties as he sits down with Ed Thompson and Chuck Peeling to talk about recent "billy down!" hunting stories. This was a great conversation that hopefully inspires you to get after it on the mountain! 

Goat Camp with RMGA

Welcome to Goat Camp 2025. We have partnered with the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance (RMGA) to bring you an incredible free online event focused on mountain goats.

This year’s Goat Camp will be focused on conservation, hunting stories, and sharin...

To kick off Goat Camp 2025 we welcome Marvin Kwiatkowski and Adam Smith on the livestream. Both are RMGA Directors and they will be sharing some interesting updates on Mountain Goat conservation, and then we will be getting into a discussion on their journey hunting mountain goats. We'll hear stories about their first goat hunts, lessons learned, gear tips, and much more!

Goat Camp with RMGA

Welcome to Goat Camp 2025. We have partnered with the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance (RMGA) to bring you an incredible free online event focused on mountain goats.

Join us for a Camp Chat with Mark Gushattey. Chuck and Mark talked about sheep hunting all over the world, Mark's recent Argali hunt in Tajikistan, as well as international and guided hunting tips, tricks, and stories from his other wild adventures. Enjoy!

What is Spike Camp and how can I join?

Spike Camp is a private community for hunters of all skill levels. Free to join when you support hunting and wildlife conservation. The community was started by a father-son hunting duo, Chuck and Blake Peeling. They are also the hosts...

Join us for a Camp Chat with Jess Baxter. Jess is an adult-onset hunter who has been on some pretty incredible hunting trips so far in his hunting career. Chuck and Jess talked about his journey getting into hunting, we'll hear about some of Jess' recent hunting adventures, and we'll talk about his passion for conservation.

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Precision Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and optics. Precision...

Please welcome our friends David Summers Jr & Sr on the show for a Camp Chat. This was a fun conversation where we got into some classic hunting and fishing stories. Chuck spoke with both of them about their hunting and fishing careers. The Summers have amassed a wide range of experience hunting and guiding record-book roosevelt elk, black bear, sheep, international species, and many more. 

The Summers own Serengeti Fishing Charters. Based out of Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island, Serengeti Fishing Charters has been guiding fishermen to the best west coast fishing for ov...

Chuck is joined by Don Lynum and Brecon Satchwell to discuss the new 7mm Backcountry cartridge. The three of them discuss their initial thoughts, go through the data, and debate the pros and cons of what this means for the firearms industry, handloading, and what might come next. This show was intended to be a shorter, conversational livestream format. Enjoy!

Precision Optics This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠Precision Optics⁠⁠⁠. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and op...

We are trying a new format for this episode. Please enjoy our attempt at a live "call-in" show where we bring on guests from the Spike Camp community to hear highlights from their 2024 hunting season. In this episode we heard stories about stone sheep hunting, elk hunting, a giant wyoming bull elk, whitetail, and spanish Ibex.

Thank you to Eric Hounsell and Jayden Ockenden for jumping on the show and sharing your hunting stories with all of us. We tried to bring Brian Spitzig as well, but some technical issues prevented that so Chuck...

Wacey jumped back on the podcast to catch up with Chuck and chat about their seasons so far, and to talk about hunting white-tailed deer. Wacey is an Alberta hunter who has grown up learning the art of whitetail hunting.

He has a lifetime of experience hunting whitetails, so this episode was focused on picking Wacey's brain on whitetailed-deer hunting scenarios. Chuck and Wacey dove into the strategies Wacey uses to hunt white-tailed deer, stories from in the field, and answered questions from the audience. 

Precision Optics This episode of the Spike C...

Please welcome Jordan Kowalchuk on the podcast to talk Monster Muleys with Chuck. Chuck and Jordan will be covering strategies to locate and hunt larger class mule deer, stories from in the field, and much more.

Jordan is one half of the instagram account @bcbackcountry, and is an avid hunter in British Columbia who puts in the work to find success with critters like elk and mule deer. Jordan was a guest during our 2023 Elk Camp series on Spike Camp. You can find that conversation here if you are interested.

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We are very excited to have five leadership members of Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt Program on the show. Please welcome Jana Waller, Rachel Ahtila, Brandi Love, Julie Chapman, and Reneé Thornton!

ABOUT WOMEN HUNT - Wild Sheep Foundation’s Women Hunt® program engages, educates, empowers and inspires more women to enter the hunting and conservation space. 

Spike Camp has partnered with Women Hunt to launch the Women Hunt community space! This new discussion space within Spike Camp will be hosted by Women Hunt and aims to foster conversations, share...

For the final night of Elk Camp we are joined by Dylan Eyers of EatWild to discuss strategic early season elk hunting. Dylan consistently finds success hunting bull elk during the early season of September which can be a bit unique for some of us who hunt later September and beyond. On the livestream Dylan spoke about how he finds elk, hunting strategies, pros & challenges of early season elk hunting, and meat care in hot weather.

Dylan Eyers is the owner of EatWild. EatWild was founded with the understanding that most urban folk don’t hav...

For Night 2 of Elk Camp our friend Mike Bridger joined the show to talk through different elk hunting set ups, calling scenarios, and tactics that he has used in the field when trying to stay one step ahead of that monster bull. There were some really useful nuggets of information in here. You'll certainly walk away with a couple of tips to try out on your upcoming elk hunt!

Mike Bridger is an experienced elk hunter, guide, and biologist based in northern British Columbia. Mike spends a lot of time hunting and scouting many...

To kick off Elk Camp we have the boys from the ⁠Come Out Heavy podcast⁠ on the livestream to talk elk hunting with us. Devin and Curt Gassoff will be talking about how to locate and hunt a target bull, escouting, strategies and stories from their experience elk hunting. Come Out Heavy is a hunting podcast hosted by Devin and Curt. Two cousins talking hunting in British Columbia, swapping stories from the back country, talking mountain hunting, gear dumps and interviews with guys from around the hunting industry. ⁠Check out their episodes here⁠. About Elk Camp Welcome to Elk Camp! This...

Please welcome Ashley Stuckless of High BC for a Camp Chat with Chuck. Chuck and Ashley talked about the ins and outs of self-filming a hunting adventure, Ashley's journey from YouTube to Network TV, and his plans for the upcoming hunting season.

High BC follows host Ashley Stuckless and other guest BC resident hunters on hunts with family and friends in some of the most amazing places British Columbia has to offer. High BC productions are self-filmed with all post production done in house. The show focuses on the challenges and the opportunities available to...

To close out Sheep Camp, we welcome our friend Kevin Willis on the show. Kevin is a very experienced sheep hunter with a wealth of knowledge on stone sheep. 

We focused the conversation with Kevin on stories from his time pursuing stone rams, and tried to glean some strategies that have helped him find success pursuing "trophy" stone rams. 

There are many definitions of a trophy ram and for each person it is unique. For this conversation we explored the decisions and strategy it takes to uncover stone rams that are not just a legal ra...

Tyler Freel and Wacey takeover Sheep Camp for Night 3. Their plan was to catch up a little bit and then go through the gear they bring with them on sheep hunts and discuss the considerations of your gear.

Tyler Freel is a host of the Tundra Talk podcast, a must-listen podcast about hunting, fishing, trapping, and the Alaskan life. Tyler lives in Fairbanks, Alaska and has been DIY hunting sheep and other alaskan game for nearly 20 years. Wacey is a widely respected lifelong Alberta hunter, host of the Wilderness Locals podcast and is a h...

For Night 2 of Sheep Camp, Chuck is joined by Shane Pallister to talk about desert bighorns and stone sheep hunting.

Shane is a second generation hard core sheep hunter, well known for his YouTube film, Epic 39 day Stone Sheep Hunt “On the trail of Chadwick”. Shane also runs a Desert Sheep hunting operation in Mexico. Enjoy the show!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunt...

To kick off Sheep Camp, we have Mike Drury joining us for an in-depth conversation on late season Bighorn hunting. Mike is a dedicated Alberta bighorn hunter and the owner of Alpine Riflecraft. 

Mike discussed tips for glassing and finding bighorn rams during late season, strategies to hunt sheep, landscape and areas to look for late season bighorns, and much more. Enjoy!

Alpine Riflecraft

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠⁠⁠Alpine Riflecraft⁠⁠⁠. Alpine Riflecraft is a Canadian firearms company that is redefining what an ultraligh...

Chuck & Wacey jumped on the liveshow to chat and hangout with folks. Their conversation covered prep for sheep season opener, gear items that are important to get dialed in, and then they closed out with a South Africa recap. Enjoy!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and optics. Precision Optics is a major supporter of conservation and we are proud to partner with...

Please welcome Tanner Dannish on the Spike Camp podcast for a Camp Chat. Tanner is the owner of Frontiersmen Gear and a passionate conservationist and hunter. We were excited to have him on the show to learn more about his hunting background, the growth of Frontiersmen Gear, and hear a few hunting stories from him. Enjoy!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and...

Please welcome Wacey Arthur on the Spike Camp podcast for a Camp Chat. Wacey is a respected hunter and host of the Wilderness Locals podcast. We covered a bunch of topics with Wacey. Hunting in Alberta (predators, bears, bighorns, moose), trapping, and questions from listeners. Enjoy!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and optics. Precision Optics is a major supporter of conservation and...

Please welcome Joseph von Benedikt for a Camp Chat. Joseph is a very well known and respected gun writer and host of the Backcountry Hunting podcast. He is a field editor for Guns & Ammo, Petersen’s Hunting, Shooting Times, and RifleShooter. As you could guess, we went in-depth with Joseph on hunting rifles. Enjoy! 

Alpine Riflecraft

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by ⁠Alpine Riflecraft⁠. Alpine Riflecraft is a Canadian firearms company that is redefining what an ultralight mountain hunting rifle should be. Their flagship product...

In this episode we are joined by Matt Ward for a Camp Chat. Matt is an exercise based chiropractor, and has a new venture called This is Coffee. It's a backcountry instant coffee company. We spoke with Matt about hunting, the new business, and training for the hunting season.

Alpine Riflecraft

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Alpine Riflecraft. Alpine Riflecraft is a Canadian firearms company that is redefining what an ultralight mountain hunting rifle should be. Their flagship product the Zenith rifle starts...

Please welcome Greg Rensmaag on the Spike Camp podcast for a Camp Chat. Greg is the newly elected President of the Wild Sheep Society of BC and is passionate about hunting and conservation. We spoke with Greg about his hunting roots, wildlife photography, hunting trips with family, WSSBC, South Africa hunting, and more. Enjoy!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to mountain hunting gear, guns, and optics. Precision...

On the final night of International Camp we are joined by Alexander Sharif. Alex is a very accomplished outdoor & hunting writer and has hunted Ibex and other species all over the world. He is the Canadian representative for Caprinae Safaris.

Alex is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to international hunting, we spoke with Alex about some of the different hunting options available around the world but focused mainly on Asia & Europe. He shared really great tips and considerations when planning an international hunt that will surely be useful to you. We hope...

For Night 2 of International Camp we have Mark Gushattey (@41thunder) on the show. This was a fun discussion with Mark. We heard some hunting stories from Mark's international trips (polar bear, walrus ibex, stag, + more), how he got his North American Slam in 4 months, and his tips and tricks for finding and selecting international hunts without breaking the bank.

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to trust when it comes to...

To kick off International Camp we have Nolan Wannop (WSSBC Platinum Monarch Member) joining us to talk about hunting in South Africa. Nolan took his family to South Africa last year for an extraordinary adventure, one that we made sure to spend time on and discuss.

We got into the details and logistics with Nolan about his hunting trip, hopefully we answered some of your questions and educated on the process of planning an international hunt. Unfortunately Riaan Jacobs (Bosveld Jacobs Safaris) was unable to make this show as originally scheduled, thankfully Nolan stepped up and led...

Please welcome Kaden Romain on the Spike Camp podcast. Kaden is an avid sheep hunter and friend of Spike Camp. This episode is heavily focused on sheep hunting.

We spoke about Kaden's hunting background, what attracted him to sheep hunting, and then we made sure to hear a few sheep stories and hunting tips from Kaden. We hope you enjoy it!

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp podcast is brought to you in part by Precision Optics. Omer and his team are the ones to...

We are pleased to have the owner of Alpine Riflecraft, Mike Drury on the show for a conversation on ultralight hunting rifles and the first video hands-on demo of his Alpine Riflecraft Zenith rifle. This is a Canadian-made ultralight bolt action rifle that is garnering attention in the hunting industry.

Please note: You may prefer to watch the video version of this episode as Mike is showing components and demonstrations of the Zenith rifle on video throughout the conversation.

Precision Optics

This episode of the Spike Camp...

It's time for a deep dive on choosing a mountain rifle with our friend Omer Hrbinic of Precision Optics. This was an incredible episode that is sure to be valuable for anybody in the market for a hunting rifle.

It is dense with information as Omer outlines the exact criteria you should be informed about when making decisions on a mountain hunting rifle. You will get tactical tips, brand names, and data in this conversation. Enjoy!

Please Note: Towards the end of the episode we pull up reference charts...

Please welcome Tyler Freel on the podcast for a Camp Chat. In this episode we talked with Tyler about mountain rifles, specifically breaking down how to build a mountain rifle with a limited budget. We also touch on the 6.5 Creedmoor and Tyler killing a grizzly bear with it. After that we close the podcast talking about his experience dall sheep hunting in Alaska, and future hunting plans for him and his son.

Tyler Freel is a host of the ⁠Tundra Talk podcast⁠, a must-listen podcast about hunting, fishing, trapping, and the Alaskan life. Tyler lives...

We are pleased to welcome Don Lynum on the podcast for a Camp Chat. Don is a widely respected man in hunting and conservation and a good friend of Spike Camp. We had Kyle Stelter from Wild Sheep Society of BC make a cameo in this episode to recognize Don for his contributions to conservation.

Don is very knowledgable about hunting rifles, especially calibers popular for sheep hunting. We spoke with Don on topics related to mountain hunting rifles, handloading, and conservation.

Precision Optics

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We have Brandon Roth on the podcast for a Camp Chat. On this episode we talked with Brandon about his journey getting into hunting. He started hunting as an adult, and has quickly progressed to being passionate about hunting some of the more challenging species to hunt like mountain goats. We discussed how he levelled up his knowledge and skill to be able to do the hunts he takes on now, his hunting plans for the season ahead, his favourite recipes, and backpacking food and gear items.

Check out Brandon's YouTube channel (Hunt & Harvest BC) to see w...

Please welcome Mike Bridger on the show for a Camp Chat. Mike is an outdoorsman and hunter based in British Columbia with a career in wildlife biology.

Throughout the conversation Mike shared stories about his time working as am NWT sheep guide, his first stone sheep hunt, how he got started as an elk hunter and the progression to today, the story of his 2023 bull, and the dedication to being a whitetail deer hunter paying off with his 2023 buck. We also had to quiz Mike about his trailcam strategies and tips because he captures some amazing footage...

We have Tom Schneider from Stuck N The Rut on the podcast for a conversation on wolf hunting. We covered wolf hunting techniques, strategy, stories, and more. Tom runs an ⁠online WOLF Hunting Masterclass⁠, check it out if you are looking to level up your wolf hunting knowledge.

He also offers an in-person "Western Wolf Academy" designed to learn wolf hunting. The academy runs July 11-14, 2024 in Idaho. Contact his academy partner Kate Small (katesmalloutdoors@gmail.com, 541-891-1563) to learn more and register.

Precision Optics

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We have Kris Haughian from Predator World Hunting on the show today to talk all things coyote hunting. This episode is packed full of tips and hunting experience, we think you'll find it interesting. Calling techniques, strategy, setups, rifles, and more were discussed.

Kris is an owner and host of Predator World Hunting. A passionate hunter with over 30 years of experience in the field daytime hunting and calling coyotes. Saskatchewan has the biggest, prettiest, and most pale coyotes in the world. Kris normally spends 20-40 days in the field each season chasing them. He is also an act...

This is the final episode of Goat Camp with RMGA and to close things down we brought on a killer lineup of goat hunters for a roundtable conversation.

Please welcome Kaden Kwiatkowski (⁠@kaden.kwiatkowski⁠), Nolan Osborne (⁠@nmo⁠), Ed Thompson (⁠@mountain_addictions⁠), and Marvin Kwiatkowski (⁠@bcbillies⁠).

These guys shared stories from their mountain goat adventures and talked about lessons learned. We also spoke about near death experiences, mentorship, essential gear items, and more. Enjoy!

Join us for Goat Camp with RMGA

Welcome to Goat Camp. We have partnered with the ⁠⁠Rocky Mountai...

For Night 2 of our Goat Camp series, we have Marvin Kwiatkowski (@bcbillies) and Adam Smith (@as.ks.ak) taking over the livestream to talk Goat Identification and the 4 Seasons of Goat Hunting. Both of these guys are Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance board members and passionate mountain goat hunters.

This is another session where it is recommended that you watch the video version of this podcast if you can. They spend a portion of the episode doing a mountain goat sexing quiz with photos on the screen. You can watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Spike Camp youtube channel⁠⁠ or with Sp...

To kick off Goat Camp, we have Montana Wildlife Biologist Julie Cunningham and RMGA board member Darryn Epp on the livestream to discuss Mountain Goat Science & Conservation. 

Darryn begins the show with a presentation about the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance and their conservation efforts. We then turn things over to Julie as she takes us through a fascinating discussion on mountain goat conservation and management practices.

Both Darryn and Julie share a presentation, therefore we recommend you watch this episode on the Spike Camp youtube channel or with Spotify video.

Join us fo...

We were very lucky to catch Joe Eppele (Instagram @joe_eppele) and sit down with him for a "Camp Chat" to hear about how his hunting season has been going. Joe has had exceptional seasons this year and last year, so we heard from him about some of the hunts he has been on. Having harvested beautiful stone rams in back-to-back years we spent a good chunk of the podcast talking sheep. This is a well-rounded hunting conversation with Joe and we hope you enjoy it.

Who is Joe Eppele?

Joe Eppele...

To close out Elk Camp we're talking with none other than Trent Fisher from Born and Raised Outdoors. We'll be chatting with Trent about some of his more memorable elk hunting adventures, but we also dive into the techniques and strategies that he employs to scout, locate, call and seal the deal on elk. Undoubtedly, if you have ever watched elk hunting content on YouTube you know who Trent and the Born & Raised guys are. Born And Raised Outdoors is a group of “Hard Core Hunters” that push mental and physical limits to capture and bring you the reality of t...

For Day 2 of Elk Camp we have Jordan Kowalchuk joining us to talk elk hunting in British Columbia. Jordan is one half of the instagram account @bcbackcountry, and is known as an avid hunter in the community and someone who puts in the work to find success with elk in BC. We'll be talking with Jordan about some of his past elk hunting adventures in BC, strategies and tips he employs to get in on elk in the field, and some of that work ethic required to make it happen elk hunting in British Columbia. About Elk Camp Welcome...

To kick off Elk Camp, we had Travis O'Shea joining us to talk Elk Calling Strategies. Travis is a professional elk caller and owner of Wapiti River Outdoors, a company that develops world-class elk calls. He has spent most of his life studying elk habits, habitat and sharing his love of elk calling throughout Canada and the US. Travis has been bowhunting and talking to elk since he was 15 years old. Let's just say the man knows a thing or two about calling in and closing the deal on elk! We couldn't be more excited to chat with Travis. ...

To close out Sheep Camp, we brought on WSFAB (Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta) to hear what they've been up to and to talk bighorns in Alberta.

This discussion touched on updates about current WSFAB projects and initiatives going on. We switched gears a little bit towards the end and talked shop about bighorn hunting in Alberta. Enjoy! You can sign up for a WSFAB membership here.

Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta was started in 1999, and is a proud member of Wild Sheep Foundation (National). We are a volunteer run organization dedicated to the promotion and funding o...

In this session of Sheep Camp we have Dylan Eyers (EatWild) jumping on the livestream to talk sheep hunting and meat care in the field. If you ask a sheep hunter what their favourite wild meat meal is, most of them will tell you sheep meat. Especially that first taste of sheep meat over the fire once they harvested a ram they worked so hard for.

Part of the sheep hunting experience if you are successful in harvesting a ram is bringing home the stories, trophy, and meat to share with your family and friends. Dylan will...

We have Ray Wiens joining us to talk trophy care and sheep caping. We all understand how special the moment is when you harvest a trophy ram, and part of preserving that moment to last a lifetime is how you care for the animal once it hits the ground.  This was a thoughtful discussion on trophy care and sheep caping between Ray & Chuck, with some Q&A from the audience. Ray is a talented taxidermist and widely respected man in the hunting and conservation community and we enjoyed chatting with him.

Ray Wiens Taxidermy is...

We had the Wild Sheep Society of BC take over Sheep Camp! Kyle Stelter and the WSSBC crew jumped on the mic to have some fun and talk Sheep. This discussion went through some of the history of WSSBC and then they gave updates on current WSSBC projects and initiatives. But also since most of the WSSBC team are passionate sheep hunters themselves, they let loose and told some sheep hunting stories to wrap things up. It's always a pleasure hanging out with the WSSBC crew and we think you'll like this show too. Note: this podcast episode is...

If you're prepping for Sheep season you won't want to miss this! In this episode of "Sheep Camp" we have Kevin Willis on the livestream to discuss Sheep Hunting. This discussion covered topics like: ultralight gear tips, food and water strategies, sheep hunting tactics, and some of the sheep adventures Kevin has been on over the years. Kevin is a very experienced sheep hunter who has a wealth of knowledge related to ultralight sheep hunting and we discussed some of those strategies that have helped him find success and spend more time out in the sheep mountains. Kevin is...

In our first "Sheep Camp" episode, we have Bill Jex (RPBio, Provincial Wild Sheep & Mountain Goat Specialist) leading a conversation on Sheep Harvest Considerations in British Columbia. We are also joined by Kyle Stelter (Chief Executive Officer of Wild Sheep Society British Columbia).

This was a very thoughtful discussion where Bill dives into the "WHY" behind the efforts to encourage hunters to target older sheep, and he continues to welcome hunter input on sheep regulation in BC for the future. Bill shared various data, research, and insights related to this topic. We have no doubt you'll pick up...

To kick off the first episode of our "Camp Chat" series we have a conversation with Ed Thompson. We talk about with Ed about guns, his love for mountain goats, and he shares some pretty great hunting stories.

Who is Ed Thompson?

Ed is a born and bred Hunter Conservationist. His love for family and his passion for the outdoors is unmatched. He calls Nechako country home and is an extremely knowledgeable goat expert and very talented craftsman when it comes to his rifle stock work and finishing skills.  He has been a...