We’re back! Happy New Year everyone! This episode was recorded on location at Benchmade HQ just before the holidays, where Adam was joined by Matt Elliott and Troy Hellman from the marketing team. Topics discussed include the history of the company, how and why knives are designed and built the way they are at Benchmade, the differences between a $30 knife and a $100 plus knife, what their hunting knife line-up looks like, and how to select the appropriate steel when purchasing a blade. If you like knives as much as we do, you’ll enjoy this one. @benchmadeknifecompany

EP 128: Staying Sharp with Benchmade

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

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 Adam sits down with Wardo to talk about his new venture This Is Coffee, which he and his business partner created to solve a longstanding need for those of us that appreciate truly good coffee in the backcountry, on the road, or whenever the mood strikes. Yes, it is possible (finally) to get good instant coffee.    No podcast with Wardo would be complete without talking about training, injuries, and taking care of your body so, the boys also dig into these topics as well.    @thisiscoffee.ca    @drmattwarddc    ---------------------------    SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:    Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.    DEALS & OFFERS:    OnX Maps 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 Elite Member.    Tired of garbage instant coffee when you’re in the backcountry? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for whenever you’re in the backcountry or on the road.    ---------------------------    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.  

EP 528: GREAT Coffee for the Backcountry...Finally

 Adam sits in the interviewee seat for this one while BTK’s longtime producer Mike P. takes the lead on questions and topics. This episode will release concurrently on the Rookie Hunter podcast as well and covers bear hunting as a misunderstood pursuit, using the spring months to get ready for the fall, hunting/training in rattlesnake country, and bear hunting stories and advice.    @rookie_hunter_podcast    ---------------------------    SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:    Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.    DEALS & OFFERS:    OnX Maps 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 Elite Member.    ---------------------------    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.  

EP 527: Bears, Rattlers & Spring Training

 It’s looking like this year’s black bear season will get an early start in terms of snowmelt and green up, at least in BC, so with this in mind, we dug up an episode from last spring where Nolan and fellow mountain guide Jared Christon discuss all things black bears. If you’re getting the itch to get out and chase these fascinating critters, there’s plenty in this episode for you.    @nmo    @canadian_black_bear_taxidermy    ---------------------------    SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:    Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.    DEALS & OFFERS:    OnX Maps 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 Elite Member.    Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs.    ---------------------------    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.       

EP 526: Mountain Guides Talking Black Bears (Repost)

 Well, it seems like spring has finally arrived and that means it’s time to start getting serious about this season’s hunt prep. Meaning, you should be dialling back the strength focused workouts and introducing more rucking or running. With this, low back pain can be a common complaint. The lower abdominals are key to a pain free low back so, in this (reposted) episode, Wardo explains how to train and assess them, and get that low back ready for the backcountry.    @drmattwarddc      @hardyardsperformance    ---------------------------    SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:    Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.    DEALS & OFFERS:    OnX Maps 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 Elite Member.    Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs.    ---------------------------    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.       

EP 525: Dealing with Low Back Pain As You Ramp Up Your Training (Repost)

 On this show, Adam is joined by John Stallone, VP and Co-Founder of HOWL For Wildlife.    If you’re not aware of HOWL please check out their website and become a member. The team at HOWL is doing incredibly important work that is crucial to the future of hunting, hunting opportunities, and of course wildlife conservation.    John and Adam discuss the importance of education and involvement, what it means to be a real world ambassador (not just on social media), how funds are used and distributed, building a war chest, and the importance of acknowledging that, no matter what and where you hunt, we’re all in this together.    @howl_org    @johnstallone    ---------------------------    SUPPORT WILD SHEEP:    Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.    DEALS & OFFERS:    OnX Maps 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 Elite Member.    Looking for a pack that will stand up to the rigors of backcountry hunting, heavy loads, and keep performing season after season? Check out the full MYSTERY RANCH line-up and find a pack that suits your needs.    ---------------------------    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.       

EP 128: Staying Sharp with Benchmade

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