Beyond the Kill

Even if you don't know the name Chris Denham, you'll almost certainly recognize one of the many companies he's a part of. From Western Hunter and Elk Hunter magazines, to Wilderness Athlete, The Outdoorsmans and of course Western Hunter TV, Chris is one of the more prolific businessmen in the industry today. And he isn't slowing down any time soon. With thirty years of hunting and shooting industry experience under his belt, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and perspective to bear on this episode of BTK. Chris' thoughts on everything from why we hunt, to social media, optics and how to tackle new areas are not to be missed. Adam and Chris also make a BIG announcement towards the end of the podcast that represents huge news for the podcast and the JOMH so be sure to see this one through to the end. Despite being one of our longest podcasts to date, this episode will fly by! Instagram: @thewesternhunter Web: www.westernhunter.net

Even if you don’t know the name Chris Denham, you’ll almost certainly recognize one of the many companies he’s a part of.

From Western Hunter and Elk Hunter magazines, to Wilderness Athlete, The Outdoorsmans and of course Western Hunter TV, Chris is one of the more prolific businessmen in the industry today. And he isn’t slowing down any time soon.

With thirty years of hunting and shooting industry experience under his belt, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and perspective to bear on this episode of BTK. Chris’ thoughts on everything from why we hunt, to social media, optics and how to tackle new areas are not to be missed.

Adam and Chris also make a BIG announcement towards the end of the podcast that represents huge news for the podcast and the JOMH so be sure to see this one through to the end.

Despite being one of our longest podcasts to date, this episode will fly by!

Instagram: @thewesternhunter
Web: www.westernhunter.net

This episode was recorded on location at Sheep Show 2017 and brings you a mix of short form interviews with various companies and personalities within the industry. Interview 1: Adam gets his first in-person look at the new SUBALPINE line from SITKA in a second interview with Sitka's John Barklow. John walks us through the design philosophy, extensive testing, and product specs behind the launch of this exciting new line. Interview 2: Adam visits the GUNWERKS booth to spend some time with Mike Davidson, Director of Manufacturing & Operations. Mike brings us up to speed on some exciting new models, and course offerings and gives his input on what Gunwerks rifle he'd recommend Adam take on an upcoming winter mountain goat hunt. Interview 3: Adam visits with one of BTK's first guests, Mark Paulsen, founder of WILDERNESS ATHLETE. Coach P as he's affectionately known breaks down the new ELITE products WA launched a few months ago. This is a highly informative interview about what goes into these innovative pre- and post-workout products. Also, don't miss an exciting WA announcement included in this interview! Interview 4: Adam jams with two recent guests, Kenton and Ryan Clairmont, as they talk gear, training, and the Clairmont brothers' exciting new initiative the ALASKA SHEEP PROJECT that went live earlier this week. If you have a mountain hunt planned later this year you're going to want to tune in! Instagram: @wildsheepfoundation Web: www.wildsheepfoundation.org

This episode was recorded on location at Sheep Show 2017 and brings you a mix of short form interviews with various companies and personalities within the industry.

Interview 1:

Adam gets his first in-person look at the new SUBALPINE line from SITKA in a second interview with Sitka’s John Barklow. John walks us through the design philosophy, extensive testing, and product specs behind the launch of this exciting new line.

Interview 2:

Adam visits the GUNWERKS booth to spend some time with Mike Davidson, Director of Manufacturing & Operations. Mike brings us up to speed on some exciting new models, and course offerings and gives his input on what Gunwerks rifle he’d recommend Adam take on an upcoming winter mountain goat hunt.

Interview 3:

Adam visits with one of BTK’s first guests, Mark Paulsen, founder of WILDERNESS ATHLETE. Coach P as he’s affectionately known breaks down the new ELITE products WA launched a few months ago. This is a highly informative interview about what goes into these innovative pre- and post-workout products. Also, don’t miss an exciting WA announcement included in this interview!

Interview 4:

Adam jams with two recent guests, Kenton and Ryan Clairmont, as they talk gear, training, and the Clairmont brothers’ exciting new initiative the ALASKA SHEEP PROJECT that went live earlier this week. If you have a mountain hunt planned later this year you’re going to want to tune in!

Instagram: @wildsheepfoundation
Web: www.wildsheepfoundation.org

Steven is without question one of the most talented photographers in the hunting business today. His emphasis on capturing the ENTIRE experience has set him apart as a true master of his craft. Wise beyond his years, in large part due to the adventurous life he's lived, Steven shares his tips, thoughts and philosophies on how to capture engaging imagery that strikes a chord with BOTH hunters and non-hunters alike. This is a long episode but for good reason. Steven and Adam dive into a whole host of subjects, not just photography. Photography tips and insights, gear, fitness and even some crazy hunting stories from Steven's globetrotting adventures are all included in this engaging interview with one of the best ambassadors this "sport" currently has. Instagram: @stevendrakephoto Web: www.annulicollective.com

Steven is without question one of the most talented photographers in the hunting business today. His emphasis on capturing the ENTIRE experience has set him apart as a true master of his craft.

Wise beyond his years, in large part due to the adventurous life he’s lived, Steven shares his tips, thoughts and philosophies on how to capture engaging imagery that strikes a chord with BOTH hunters and non-hunters alike.

This is a long episode but for good reason. Steven and Adam dive into a whole host of subjects, not just photography. Photography tips and insights, gear, fitness and even some crazy hunting stories from Steven’s globetrotting adventures are all included in this engaging interview with one of the best ambassadors this “sport” currently has.

Instagram: @stevendrakephoto
Web: www.annulicollective.com

This episode is obviously not coming to you live in the strict sense BUT it was recorded live on location in NZ in two separate locations at different points in the trip. The first part was recorded deep in the Southern Alps a few days into the hunt while we were holed up in a hut waiting out a nasty bit of weather and the second part was recorded at the end of the trip the day we flew out. This episode covers a mix of hunting action, trip details and the Kiwi perspective on conservation and game management, a topic that in NZ has a very different meaning than in North America. Our Kiwi guides, Joseph and Tim take us inside the intricacies of species specific conservation in New Zealand and why it's such a unique place to hunt with no seasons and no bag limits. A BIG THANK YOU to Joseph Peter owner of HARD YARDS HUNTING NZ for an incredible experience and Connor Gabbott of CEDAR & SAGEBRUSH for the excellent film and photography work on this trip! Joseph Peter Instagram: @hardyardshunting_ Connor Gabbott Instagram: @cedarandsagebrush

This episode is obviously not coming to you live in the strict sense BUT it was recorded live on location in NZ in two separate locations at different points in the trip.

The first part was recorded deep in the Southern Alps a few days into the hunt while we were holed up in a hut waiting out a nasty bit of weather and the second part was recorded at the end of the trip the day we flew out.

This episode covers a mix of hunting action, trip details and the Kiwi perspective on conservation and game management, a topic that in NZ has a very different meaning than in North America.

Our Kiwi guides, Joseph and Tim take us inside the intricacies of species specific conservation in New Zealand and why it’s such a unique place to hunt with no seasons and no bag limits.

A BIG THANK YOU to Joseph Peter owner of HARD YARDS HUNTING NZ for an incredible experience and Connor Gabbott of CEDAR & SAGEBRUSH for the excellent film and photography work on this trip!

Joseph Peter Instagram: @hardyardshunting_
Connor Gabbott Instagram: @cedarandsagebrush

On this episode Adam goes solo with his post-hunt "Hot Wash" from New Zealand. The Hot Wash is a mainstay of many elite level military and law-enforcement units. A concerted exercise where the successes, failures and observations borne out of a given endeavor are reviewed and discussed so the team (or individual) can constantly refine and improve upon their performance on every level. This is something we've covered in the JOMH in the Mountain Fitness column, specifically as it relates to MENTAL fitness, and in this episode Adam digs into his Top 5 takeaways from his bowhunt for Himalyan Tahr in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. From gear to food and fitness, Adam puts it all on the table in this behind the scenes look at what was the toughest hunt he's ever experienced in his life. A BIG THANK YOU to Joseph Peter owner of HARD YARDS HUNTING NZ and Tim "The Butcher" Butcher for an incredible experience! Instagram: @hardyardshunting_

On this episode Adam goes solo with his post-hunt “Hot Wash” from New Zealand.

The Hot Wash is a mainstay of many elite level military and law-enforcement units. A concerted exercise where the successes, failures and observations borne out of a given endeavor are reviewed and discussed so the team (or individual) can constantly refine and improve upon their performance on every level.

This is something we’ve covered in the JOMH in the Mountain Fitness column, specifically as it relates to MENTAL fitness, and in this episode Adam digs into his Top 5 takeaways from his bowhunt for Himalyan Tahr in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

From gear to food and fitness, Adam puts it all on the table in this behind the scenes look at what was the toughest hunt he’s ever experienced in his life.

A BIG THANK YOU to Joseph Peter owner of HARD YARDS HUNTING NZ and Tim "The Butcher" Butcher for an incredible experience!

Instagram: @hardyardshunting_