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 On this episode I am joined by Sheldon Clare, president of the National Firearms Association. Sheldon and I discuss a bit of history of the NFA, we talk about the current ban of over 1500 firearms, how the current government keeps adding to the list, how we as gun owners should be concerned and what we need to do to stand up for our rights as Canadians. 

 On this episode I am joined by my good buddy Nick Bowker. Nick is an established guide outfitter with over 25 years experience as a guide and a lifetime of experience hunting in the Bedford region of South Africa. His operation is one of the finest you will find anywhere in the world. Nick and I discuss his operation, all you need to know when hunting in South Africa and what type of hunts he offers, we touch on Cecil the Lion and the anti-hunting community in S.A. Nick is one of the finest people you will meet. 

 On this episode I am joined by fellow Canadian Greg McHale. Greg is one of the baddest guys you will find in the backcountry. Greg's TV series Greg McHales Yukon Wild is the essence of extreme backpack hunting. Besides being one of the most down to earth TV personalities, Greg is an extremely motivating person whose mantra "DO THE WORK" pretty much sums it up. Greg and I discuss fitness and health, little things that each of us can do to improve at least one aspect of our lives. If you are planning a trip into the backcountry his Youtube series is a must watch. 

This is an episode I did over with the boys from the Come out Heavy podcast. Devin and Curt Gassoff are a couple stand up fellas who love to share their knowledge knowledge and talk hunting. If you haven't listened to their podcast I highly recommend it and suggest subscribing to it.

On this episode I am joined by Mark Stenroos, founder of the iHunter app. Mark and I talk about what got him all started, his move across country and the iHunter app features. 

 On this episode I am joined by Alan Duffy and Jakob Von Andrian of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. The three of us discuss the BHA organization, the chapters right here in BC. We discuss issues that affect BC and our border sharing provinces and US states and how the BHA work in a coordinated effort in address those issues. 

On this episode I am joined by Jonathan Fluevog a 14 year vegetarian turned hunter. We discuss veganism, becoming a hunter and his project Forest 2 Table who gives back to conservation. 

 On this episode I am joined by Kyle Stelter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC. Kyle and I discuss some MOVI, a serious issue poisoning our wild sheep. We discuss fundraising programs for the Society along with what you can do to help. 

 On this episode I am joined by James Jubran co-founder of Smile Outside. James and I discuss a crazy Elk hunt and Smile Outside, a unique series of books that introduces kids to conservation.

 On this episode I am joined by Ben Berukoff owner of Canadian WIldlife Capture ltd. Ben shares with us his epic Sheep hunt and we discuss shooting nets over animals from helicopters. 

On this episode I am joined by BC Native and co-host of the TV show Trigger Effect, Dean Trumbley. Dean and I discuss the outdoor TV industry and hunting South Africa.

On this episode I am joined by the Executive Director of the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia Scott Ellis.

On this episode I am joined by one of the directors of SCI -BC Interior Dave Ryder.

On this episode I am joined by Ed Henzel with the Central Okanagan Search & Rescue.

On this episode I am joined by Tien Dang co-founder of Outfitter Coffee.

On this episode I am joined by co-host of one of the longest running hunting shows on TV, Backwoods Life.

On this episode I am joined by the Technical Field Advisor for Vortex Optics Canada, Reg Wales.