Beyond the Kill

Beyond the Kill is a podcast focused on the wide ranging lifestyle of the modern hunter.

EP 594: Salty Guide Sh*t with NMO 11/14/2025

EP 593: Staying Mobile with Nomadic Research Co-Founder Dagan Van Oosten 11/07/2025

EP 593: Staying Mobile with Nomadic Research Co-Founder Dagan Van Oosten 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. Dagan and his co-founder are proof that when you put the end-user first, good things happen. NOTABLE QUOTES: “What Matt and I are trying to do is build a brand but moreover trust, and gain trust in our followers, in our customers and build that community through that trust.” @nomadic_research @realhubb_mccann --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Don’t miss out on Canada’s best mountain hunting and conservation expo! The 2026 Wild Sheep Society of BC’s will sell out fast. Get your tickets now! is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. Go to to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC’s wild sheep populations. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38945710

EP 592: The Legacy We Leave with Paul Forward 10/31/2025

EP 592: The Legacy We Leave with Paul Forward 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 other outdoor enthusiasts leave for our children and grandchildren? NOTABLE QUOTES: “There needs to be some limitation and pushback and protection in place, and that was the message that hunters brought to the world from North America. It started here and spread out to the rest of the planet.” @paulforward --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Don’t miss out on Canada’s best mountain hunting and conservation expo! The 2026 Wild Sheep Society of BC’s will sell out fast. Get your tickets now! is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. Go to to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC’s wild sheep populations. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38861585

EP 591: Sketchy Plans Make the Best Stories with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear 10/24/2025

EP 590: Cowboy Philosophy with James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters 10/20/2025

EP 590: Cowboy Philosophy with James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters On this episode, James Nash returns to do what he does better than just about anyone in this community, and that’s bring his immense curiosity to bear on a variety of topics. You’ll hear a harrowing hunting story from his first trip to Africa, his lessons learned over his elk guiding career, that to date, has resulted in roughly 150 bull elk tags cut, his perspectives on the gear that really matters, and why when push comes to shove, the best thing you can do is just get started, whether that’s in hunting or some other goal you’ve set your sights on. NOTABLE QUOTES: “My best guess is that 50% - 60% of elk that are hit with arrows are not recovered and it could be higher than that. When I talk to outfitters, their experience is about 50% and that’s with professional guides who are going to be looking extremely hard for those animals.” @6ranchoutfitters --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Don’t miss out on Canada’s best mountain hunting and conservation expo! The 2026 Wild Sheep Society of BC’s will sell out fast. Get your tickets now! is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. Go to to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC’s wild sheep populations. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38639885

EP 589: All-In On Africa & New Cartridges Worth Considering with Colton Bagnoli (aka Pap Winkle) 10/10/2025

EP 589: All-In On Africa & New Cartridges Worth Considering with Colton Bagnoli (aka Pap Winkle) On this episode, repeat guest Colton Bagnoli is back to share his absolute obsession with hunting Africa after yet another trip to South Africa and to give his honest and raw opinion on whether the new cartridges that have hit the market lately are actually worth considering. “Pap” as he’s better known doesn’t mince words when it comes to why Africa is worth considering, regardless of your budget, and the many reasons for making it a priority in your future hunting plans. And, as someone deeply involved in the shooting and firearms space, his takes on many of the newer cartridges that have been released is not to be missed. NOTABLE QUOTES: “If you just plink around, you have no business shooting an animal at 1,000 yards.” @papwinkle --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Don’t miss out on Canada’s best mountain hunting and conservation expo! The 2026 Wild Sheep Society of BC’s will sell out fast. Get your tickets now! is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. Go to to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC’s wild sheep populations. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38529940

EP 588: Dusty Trails with Zack Boughton 10/03/2025

EP 587: Blood Tracking & Recovery with Dogs (Repost) 09/26/2025

EP 587: Blood Tracking & Recovery with Dogs (Repost) This episode originally went live a little over a year ago and it’s one that could make the difference between an animal recovered and a hunt you’ll relive for years and wonder what you could have done differently. As hunters, we do our best to make a clean kill, but if you spend enough time chasing critters in the mountains and backcountry, it’s inevitable that one day you’ll end up with a tracking scenario that tests every bit of fieldcraft you’ve earned. Enter blood tracking dogs. Maybe you skipped this episode in the past. Maybe you’re headed out on a hunt and needed a reminder about the resources available for a scenario no hunter wants to deal with...an animal you’re struggling to recover. Either way, this is a really interesting episode with a deeply passionate dog owner that might just come in handy this fall. In the event you need to make a call you hoped you never would this season, links and resources are below. @mattgagnonphoto @rockymountainbiggamerec --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38362705

EP 586: Unlocking Mule Deer Country (Repost) 09/19/2025

EP 585: Leica - Leveraging Legacy to Drive Innovation in Premium Optics 09/05/2025

EP 585: Leica - Leveraging Legacy to Drive Innovation in Premium Optics For 100 years has been synonymous with premium glass. From sporting optics to cameras and camera lenses, the most discerning customers and end users have relied on Leica for a very, very long time. On this episode, Ryan Holm, Leica’s Director of Marketing for Sport Optics, covers the deep and rich history of Leica as a brand and the company’s many innovations in the optics space. He also shares the full details of the new Rangemaster CRF MAX rangefinder along with some of the other new and exciting products Leica is bringing to market, like their Calonox 2 clip-on thermal, and new Televid spotting scopes. Put simply, as impressive as their legacy is, as good as their glass is, they’re just getting started. NOTABLE QUOTES: “We know about stabilization. We invented auto-focus. We understand how optics work. Stabilization has been in our cameras forever.” @leicahunting @leicahuntingusa @ryan_holm --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38104840

EP 584: The Future of Handguns & Suppressors in Canada with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors 08/29/2025

EP 584: The Future of Handguns & Suppressors in Canada with Travis Bader of Silvercore Outdoors On this episode, Travis Bader of shares his insights on the state of Canadian gun culture based on his many years of experience navigating all aspects of the Canadian firearms regulatory system. From media to politics and the importance of process and procedure in leveraging misunderstood opportunities in the Canadian system, there’s a ton of great info in this podcast if you care about the future of gun ownership. Travis also unpacks the way to lawfully carry a handgun in Canada, even after the recent handgun freeze legislation was passed. Travis brings a wealth of knowledge to a topic that is at the heart of firearms rights in this country. NOTABLE QUOTES: “If we have conversation and that resonates with even just one other person, but they actually take that step forward and take action, I think that is where we start moving the needle.” @silvercoreoutdoors --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has been the optics choice for the most discerning mountain hunters. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/38015545

EP 583: A Mountain Hunter’s Dream Rifle with Alpine Riflecraft 08/22/2025

EP 583: A Mountain Hunter’s Dream Rifle with Alpine Riflecraft Mike Drury was originally on the show roughly 18 months ago, shortly after he founded and began building the kind of rifles he wanted to take into the mountains but couldn’t find in any of the production models currently available. Starting at just 4.5 pounds, these rifles are truly a mountain hunter’s dream. They combine excellent balance and ergonomics in a package that seamlessly blends both modern and traditional features. If Jack O’Connor were to take a rifle into the mountains in 2025, he’d probably be carrying a . Since his original appearance on BTK, he’s expanded the available calibers, navigated cross border sales and shipping, and has numerous field reports from successful customers. There is no question that if you’re a serious mountain hunter, these rifles should be on your radar. NOTABLE QUOTES: “Once you pick it up, you’ll know.” @alpineriflecraft --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has been the optics choice for the most discerning mountain hunters. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/37915050

EP 582: The Balancing Act of Technology with Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt 08/15/2025

EP 582: The Balancing Act of Technology with Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt Dylan is a lifelong hunter and has been with onX for 10 years. He has seen the evolution of mapping and hunting software evolve from cards that had to be plugged into a handheld GPS device to the full featured apps we all know and use on our smart phones today. To say things have changed would be an understatement. On this episode, Dylan covers some of the new features within the onX platform and, just as importantly, how he and the team at onX approach the introduction of new features and technologies and how that’s balanced against maintaining the soul and purity of the hunt itself. NOTABLE QUOTES: “There’s probably some trackable public data somewhere of an elk herd migration that we could put into onX, but we’re not going to. That’s an example of just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should, and we have actively had that conversation year in and year out.” @onxhunt --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: For over 100 years has been the optics choice for the most discerning mountain hunters. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and rangefinders, is the choice for those who accept no compromises. Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your trial today. If you’re already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/37827295

EP 581: Shooting It Straight with Trail Kreitzer 08/01/2025

EP 580: A Family’s Monster Bear Story with Joe Eppele 07/25/2025

EP 579: Marathon Watches – Built to Withstand Any Mission 07/18/2025

EP 579: Marathon Watches – Built to Withstand Any Mission There is no shortage of options in the digital watch world today. From watches loaded with more technological features than most people could ever hope to use to models and brands with basic weather and navigational capabilities included, there’s a digital option to suit most budgets. But where do we draw the line on tech reliance in the field? Especially when our phones and satellite messaging devices can already do so much? Enter traditional tool watches. Simple. Practical. Rugged. Dependable. Do we really need more from our timepieces? There seems to be more and more interest in classic or traditional watches today, but a lot of that content focuses on fairly high-end brands that many of you will recognize and maybe can’t afford. But for 80+ years, a Canadian company, leveraging Swiss manufacturing has been quietly but confidently building watches for the most demanding and extreme use cases and customers. And they come at a price that most people can manage, especially when compared to the cost of a lot of the other hunting/outdoor gear we spend our money on. has an incredible history and legacy within the watch community and, if you’ve never heard of them before, we hope this episode exposes you to a brand that should be a household name within our community too. NOTABLE QUOTES: “One of our customers was deployed in the Middle East when his convoy was caught in an IED. He lost his arm, but the watch survived.” @marathonwatch --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Get from Spartan Precision Equipment with code and be sure to check out their new line of products. 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 . Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you’re in the backcountry or on the road. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat. /episode/index/show/beyondthekill/id/37449560