EP 577: Caliber Myths & Alaskan Grizzly Gauntlets with Steve Speck of EXO MTN GEAR
Release Date: 07/04/2025
EP 601: Aggression, Instincts and Finding Your Hunting Style with Jared Miller
Beyond the Kill
This episode features Jared Miller, a highly experienced and successful hunter from Montana that loves to chase a variety of species with both the bow and the rifle. The show kicks off with a lesson-filled elk hunting story from this past season and then shifts into the benefits of competing in precision rifle matches, optics, rifles and ballistics, and ultimately mindset and motivations for why we hunt. Jared is a guy worth following (if you don’t already) and does an incredible job of sharing his experiences in a way that’s sincere and meant to help anyone level up in their...
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EP 600: Trust Your Eyes, Not the Specs with Hamilton Boykin of Leica
Beyond the Kill
This episode features Hamilton Boykin, the Product and Training Manager for Leica, with seventeen years of experience at the company. With his wealth of experience in the optics industry, not just with Leica, Hamilton lays out the key points of differentiation between and the vast number of options on the market today. Hamilton brings a measured, honest approach to the show and takes us inside the optics industry so you can make the best decision possible when it comes time to invest in whatever optics you need for whatever species you hunt. NOTABLE QUOTES: ...
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EP 599: De-Listing Wolves & Conservation Battles with John Stallone of HOWL For Wildlife
Beyond the Kill
For the first show of 2026, the focus is on current conversation trends and the ongoing fight to preserve the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. John has been on the podcast before, and as a key leader at , he brings a ton of experience to the show, both in the field and in fighting conservation battles across North America. A crucial and timely topic he covers is the current opportunity to have wolves de-listed federally (in the U.S.) so that states and regional wildlife managers can do what’s right for their jurisdictions and the wildlife and people in...
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EP 598: Awards, Trophies and Defining Failure with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear
Beyond the Kill
Tanner Dannish, a regular on BTK and the owner and founder of , returns for a breakdown of the that will be part of the Wild Sheep Society of BC’s convention schedule for 2026. With an eye towards hunting heritage and a clear conservation ethos behind the awards being presented, Tanner unpacks why he felt it was important to bring these awards back to the BC mountain hunting community and how they’re different from many of the awards given out at other conventions. Later in the show, the topic of failure and what makes a hunt a truly successful hunt is debated. ...
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EP 597: Learn, Laugh and Pay It Forward with Kyle Stelter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC
Beyond the Kill
In the early months of 2026, the will yet again be hosting two of the best events in the mountain and backcountry hunting and conservation space: their Northern Fundraiser and Mountain Hunting Expo & Salute to Conservation. Kyle Stelter, CEO of the WSSBC, hopped on the mics to chat about these incredible events and all the reasons to attend. Whether you’re new to the mountain hunting space or a seasoned backpack hunter, there is simply no question that these shows are more than worth the price of admission. If you live in an adjacent province or state and love mountain and...
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EP 596: Easy Isn’t the Point (NMO Part 2)
Beyond the Kill
After ruffling more than a few feathers a couple episodes back, Nolan Osborne returns to expand on the pointed opinions voiced as it relates to rifles, shooting, ethics, tech, and gear. NOTABLE QUOTES: “At what point do we actually just advance so far with technology that regulations are going to be altered to decrease our opportunities?” @nmo --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new ...
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EP 595: Land: They’re Not Making Any More of It – With Sam Hodson of LandQuest® Realty Corporation
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Sam Hodson, President of BC’s LandQuest® Realty Corporation, unpacks how to achieve the dream of owning a rural or recreational property and why, in most cases, land is an investment you won’t ever regret. Sam is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman and shares a great Roosevelt elk hunting story to kick off the episode. From recreational hunting and fishing properties to leaving the city to live on that rural property you’ve always dreamed of, Sam covers the ins and outs of how to make owning a piece of land in BC, regardless of where you live, a...
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EP 594: Salty Guide Sh*t with NMO
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, the enigmatic Nolan Osborne is back. Fresh off his guiding season in Northern BC, we get some stories but, more than anything else, a salty guide rant about what makes a truly versatile hunting rifle and why he thinks the community may be losing the plot when it comes to choosing what to take afield. NOTABLE QUOTES: “Whatever happened to being comfortable shooting a rifle that didn’t have a 17-ounce trigger, that didn’t weigh f&#king ten pounds, didn’t have a muzzle brake on it, and actually having some fundamentals with something that’s not...
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EP 593: Staying Mobile with Nomadic Research Co-Founder Dagan Van Oosten
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Dagan Van Oosten, one of the co-founders of shares the story behind the brand and their incredibly well-priced and well-built products. There is no shortage of options in today’s outdoor gear market. But, how do you really know whether you’re buying something that will live up to the marketing hype and promises? Are you really getting what you paid for or being duped by buzzwords and slick content? If you’ve never heard of , it’s a brand that’s worth a hard look, especially if your lifestyle spans a variety of outdoor pursuits and adventures....
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EP 592: The Legacy We Leave with Paul Forward
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Alaska resident and avid backcountry hunter, Paul Forward, shares some of the concerning conservation issues occurring in his home state, in particular in and around the world-famous Brooks Range. The tension between economic development and opportunity and protecting the wild places and species that inhabit those wild places isn’t new. The North American Model of Conservation proves we can find a compromise. But, as populations grow and resource independence becomes more and more important for both the US and Canada, what legacy will our generation of hunters and...
info_outlineWhether you’re a seasoned backcountry hunter or someone looking to plan your first multi-day backpack hunting trip this upcoming season, Steve and his crew at EXO MTN GEAR have put together one of, if not the, best educational content libraries available today.
Steve was on the show almost exactly one year ago when they first began releasing material associated with what they called The Experience Project. After multiple highly successful trips to Alaska and hundreds of hours of content released, Steve’s back to share some of the key insights and controversial conclusions they’ve drawn over the course of the past year.
And, if you like bear stories, there are more than a few of those included in this episode as well
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“I wake up at some point with the bear’s nose just rubbing on the tent fly, so I grab my 9mm, rest it on my chest, and just lay there thinking...OK....”
@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.
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.