As British Columbians head to the polls, Talk Is Sheep is giving listeners an opportunity to hear directly from the people seeking to lead our province.

For this special election series, the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia invited the leaders of all major political parties to join us for a conversation about wildlife, habitat, conservation, rural British Columbia, and the future of our province.

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Elenore Sturko, leader of the CentreBC Party, for a wide-ranging discussion about her vision for British Columbia and where wildlife and the land fit within it.

The conversation covers the economy and affordability, natural-resource development, the rural-urban divide, access to the land, wildlife and habitat funding, science-based wildlife management, sustainable hunting and angling, the role hunters and conservation organizations can play in conservation, and lawful firearms ownership.

Sturko says CentreBC supports greater investment in wildlife management where science demonstrates the need and speaks about the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems while allowing British Columbians to sustainably hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors.

The Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia is a non-partisan conservation organization. We do not endorse any political party or candidate. The views, policies and positions expressed by guests on this series are their own and those of their respective parties and should not be interpreted as the views, positions or endorsements of WSSBC.

Our purpose with this series is not to tell anyone how to vote. It is to give our members and listeners an opportunity to hear directly from political leaders and better understand where wildlife, habitat and conservation fit within their priorities.

We encourage every eligible British Columbian to learn about the issues, listen to the different perspectives, and exercise your democratic right to vote.

And engagement shouldn’t end at the ballot box. Following the election, get to know your MLA, build a relationship and continue making sure that wildlife and habitat have a voice in British Columbia.

????️ Listen now: Talk Is Sheep with Elenore Sturko, Leader of the CentreBC Party

Talk Is Sheep is the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia, presented by SITKA Gear.

This episode is supported by our conservation partner Precision Optics. Thank you SITKA Gear and Precision Optics for investing in healthy wildlife and sustainable ecosystems.

Some hunts are about far more than the pursuit of an animal. They're about dreams, perseverance, history, and the people who make the journey unforgettable.

On this episode of Talk is Sheep, Kyle Stelter welcomes Nick Hoffman (@nickswildride), host of Nick’s Wild Ride, professional musician, storyteller, and passionate conservationist, for an unforgettable conversation about his recent Stone’s sheep hunt in northern British Columbia.

Nick has hunted around the world, but he describes this adventure in the legendary Prophet Muskwa country as one of the hardest and most meaningful experiences of his life.

Joined by legendary sheep guide Gary VanHee and the team at Prophet Muskwa Outfitters, Nick takes us through ten gruelling days in the mountains, the relentless pursuit of an elusive old ram, missed opportunities, and a last-day gamble that would ultimately fulfill a lifelong dream.

But the story goes much deeper. Nick shares the emotional connection between his success on August 27 and the memory of his late mother, whose birthday fell on that very day. It's a powerful reminder that the most meaningful moments in the mountains often have little to do with the harvest itself.

We also explore the rich history of Stone’s sheep hunting in British Columbia, the legacy of the Chadwick Ram, the extraordinary people who shaped the northern outfitting industry, and the responsibility we all share in conserving these magnificent animals.

Nick also gives us a preview of his upcoming documentary, STONE, scheduled for release in 2027, which will tell the remarkable story of Stone’s sheep, the people connected to them, and decades of conservation efforts.

This episode is about chasing dreams, honouring traditions, and recognizing that the future of wild sheep depends on the people willing to stand up for them.

Whether you've hunted sheep, dream of hunting sheep, or simply appreciate wild places and incredible storytelling, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

????️ Talk is Sheep is presented by SITKA Gear and proudly supported by YETI, ZEISS, Frontiersmen Gear, onX Hunt, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, Schnee's, Precision Optics, and Gunwerks.

In this episode of Talk Is Sheep, Kyle sits down with Brian Gustafson, Executive Director of the Golden District Rod & Gun Club, and filmmaker Jesse Bone of Filter Studios to talk about the powerful new conservation film, On The Landscape: Bighorn Sheep of the East Kootenays.

The film tells the story of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep living alongside highways, railways, communities and an increasingly changing landscape in British Columbia’s East Kootenays. It also tells the story of the people working to make a difference—scientists, First Nations guardians, wildlife managers, filmmakers and grassroots conservationists coming together to find solutions.

Brian shares the remarkable story of the Golden bighorn herd, which at one point had fallen to just 11 animals, and the work that has helped the herd begin to recover. The conversation explores highway mortality, wildlife fencing and crossings, habitat enhancement, prescribed fire, collaboration with government, and the importance of persistent grassroots conservation.

Jesse takes us behind the camera and explains how the film evolved from what began as a call to action into something much bigger—a celebration of communities across the East Kootenays working together for wildlife. He also shares some incredible stories from filming bighorn sheep along the Trans-Canada Highway and what it was like capturing the very challenges the film was created to highlight.

Now the film is hitting the road.

ON THE LANDSCAPE FILM TOUR

October 20 — Castlegar, Selkirk College

October 21 — Cranbrook, Cranbrook Public Library

October 22 — Fernie, Vogue Theatre

October 23 — Radium Hot Springs, Bighorn Meadows Resort

October 24 — Golden, Kicking Horse Movies

Each screening includes the film, a Q&A with the filmmakers and conservation partners, and draw prizes throughout the evening. Seating is limited at several locations, so we encourage you to register early.

WATCH THE TRAILER, LEARN MORE & REGISTER:

https://otlfilm.ca/

This is a story about wild sheep, but it is also a story about what can happen when passionate people refuse to accept the status quo.

As Brian says near the end of the episode: come watch the film, talk about the problems—and more importantly, let’s talk about the solutions.



Talk Is Sheep is the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of BC, presented by SITKA Gear. This episode is supported by conservation partner Precision Optics.