🎙️ Come Out Heavy Podcast – Episode 081

February feels like April and we don’t know whether to grab the snowshoes or the lawn chairs.

We kick things off catching up on the unusually warm winter we’re having and how it’s messing with everything from training to getting outside. It sends us down a rabbit hole of hard labor stories from our younger years — the kind of work that sucked in the moment but built grit, perspective, and a deep appreciation for physical effort. The kind of “Type 2 fun” that only gets better with time.

We also dig into something that’s been on our minds — authenticity in hunting and social media. The highlight reels, the grip-and-grins, the filtered mountain sunsets… and the importance of keeping it real. Because at the end of the day, it’s the shared suffering, the community, and the honest stories that actually matter.

And speaking of community… the Hunt Expo is right around the corner, and we’re fired up about it. Events like these remind us why we love this lifestyle — the handshakes, the conversations, the gear talk, and the brotherhood that ties it all together.

This week we’re joined by Kyle Stelter — the heart and driving force behind the Wild Sheep Society of BC. If you care about wild sheep, conservation, and the future of hunting in this province, this conversation matters.

Kyle breaks down:

• The growth of their podcast (264+ episodes and counting)

• How conservation dollars are actually making an impact

• Why events like the Northern Fundraiser are critical

• The balance between growing hunting expos while keeping that tight-knit culture alive

• The rise of vendor participation and what it says about the strength of our community

• The power of Sheep Hunter University and education for new hunters

We also dive into:

• Innovative gear like XO and why quality matters

• Why supporting vendors at expos keeps this industry alive

• The excitement of raffles and show-only opportunities

• How 3D scanning technology is changing the way hunters preserve memories

• The brotherhood that comes from shared mountain experiences

Kyle brings perspective, passion, and a no-nonsense commitment to conservation. This one isn’t just about sheep — it’s about stewardship, culture, and keeping the fire burning for the next generation.

If you care about the future of hunting in BC, this episode hits heavy.

Community. Conservation. Authenticity. Brotherhood.

That’s Episode 081.

Come Out Heavy.

🐏 Guest: Wild Sheep Society of BC CEO Kyle Stelter

Come Out Heavy Podcast – Episode 80

This one’s a special episode.

We sit down with Omer Hrbinic from Precision Optics in Quesnel, BC, and his son Jackson—who’s jumping on the mic for his very first podcast. Together, they walk us through an unforgettable hunting season that included two northern BC sheep hunts, one of which was Jackson’s first sheep hunt ever.

On the second hunt, things go from memorable to downright unreal as Jackson tells the full story of killing his first ram—a hard-earned, emotional moment that most hunters only dream of.

Beyond the hunt stories, this episode dives into what really matters:
being able to chase wild places together as father and son, learning side by side, and the pride that comes from watching each other grow—both as hunters and as people.

No fluff. Just real stories, real emotion, and a reminder of why we do this in the first place.

This one hits home.

Check them out here!https://www.precisionoptics.net/

In Episode 079 of the Come Out Heavy Podcast, we sit down with Rydell Reinbold, owner and operator of Aziak Equipment—a guy who lives and breathes mountain hunting and builds gear the same way he hunts: with zero fluff and zero shortcuts.

Rydell shares some of his favorite hunting stories, the hard lessons learned deep in the mountains, and how those experiences shaped the way he designs and builds gear. We dig into how Aziak Equipment got started, why function always comes before hype, and what really matters when your gear has to perform miles from the truck and days from help.

This episode is a raw, honest conversation about mountain hunting, gear that’s built with purpose, and the mindset required to consistently show up in tough country. If you’re tired of marketing buzzwords and want to hear from someone who actually uses what he builds, this one’s for you.

No fluff. No shortcuts. Just mountain hunting done right.

On. this episode we sit down for a proper end-of-season catch-up and break down how the final weeks of hunting shook out across British Columbia. We dive into recent grizzly bear attacks and other ongoing stories unfolding in BC that are impacting hunters, backcountry users, and wildlife management alike.

This episode also features special guest Evan Gurks — a close friend of the show and a die-hard BC mountain hunter. Evan shares his full journey of perseverance, mistakes, lessons learned, and near misses over eight years of chasing Stone sheep, culminating in finally harvesting his first BC Stone ram. It’s an honest, gritty look at what long-term mountain commitment really takes.

From season reflections and current events to hard-earned mountain wisdom, this one’s for the hunters who understand that success is built over years, not weekends.

On this episode of Come Out Heavy, the Gassholes saddle up for a wide-ranging, no-filter breakdown of the latest in the BC hunting world. We kick things off with a recap of our most recent mule deer hunt in British Columbia—what worked, what didn’t, and how a brutally timed flat tire tried its best to end the trip early.

From there, we dive into the string of recent grizzly bear attacks across BC and Alberta, and the ongoing challenges around predator management. It’s a conversation that needs to happen, and we’re not shy about saying the quiet parts out loud.

We also wade into the highly controversial discussions happening right now around “land back” initiatives and First Nations land use in BC—offering thoughts and opinions on what’s being said,

Rounding things out, we talk about the highs, lows, and outright dangers of having the wrong (or right) hunting partner in the mountains. From the guys who save the day to the ones who nearly ruin it.

A classic Gassholes episode: honest, gritty, and unapologetically honest.

In this action-packed episode, we’re recapping the 2025 elk season with a deep dive into three successful elk hunts that went down during the peak of the September rut. From bugles at first light to heart-pounding close encounters, all three bulls were taken using calling strategies—no spot-and-stalks, no ambushes, just pure elk vocalization tactics at their finest.

We break down each hunt:
🦌 Dev's evening bull where him and Matt went out for there first hunt together this year.
🦌 Curt's Solo elk call in and kill before work!
🦌 and a Silent 340 inch 7 point Dev called in hunting in a new area.

Tune in to hear the full stories, calling setups, gear choices, and lessons learned from the rut-fueled chaos. If you're an elk hunter, or just obsessed with the thrill of chasing screaming bulls in September, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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"The Grand Finale: Jet Boats, Elk Hunts & Gear Talk"

In this final installment of our Jet Boat Hunt Series, we’re wrapping things up with a recap of our elk hunting adventure — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From early mornings glassing ridgelines to those adrenaline-packed moments, we’re breaking down what worked and what didn’t out in the field.

But the trip wasn’t over when the tags weren't punched — the wild jet boat ride out of the river might’ve been the most intense part of the whole journey. You won’t want to miss that story.

We’re also diving into some gear highlights from the trip: what stood up to the test, what surprised us, and what we might leave behind next time.

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We're back from our northern BC Jet Boat hunt and after 12 wicked days in the mountains we have allot to unpack and recap about this hunt. If you haven't followed along with this Series there are 3 previous Parts to check out. This is part 1 of 2 of our hunt recap.

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On part 3 of our jet boat hunt series we have a great chat recording while driving north heading on our hunt. we go over emotions leading up to a hunt, final prep, food hunt plans and answer some listener questions.

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Part 2 is an amazing interview with Mike Jones from Mike Jones Knife and Tool. Mike is a humble and yet a master class Knife maker from Quesnel BC. Mike grew up in Ontario but the west coast mountains were calling his name and he moved out to BC and put down some roots. His knowledge and craftsmanship of knives and bush craft tools is really something amazing.

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