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Connor Gabbott (@taluscreative) spent the first 20 years of his working life in the kitchen at various restaurants throughout British Columbia. After taking his first deer in 2010, Connor found a passion for the outdoors and wild game. Scott and Michael from Leupold sat down with Connor at Sheep Show to talk about the brand's digital Field to Table series and how to improve your wild game cooking skills. Subjects Discussed: Diving into the kitchen; using bold rustic flavors; favorite cuts and species; wood-fired always wins; working with fat; the last chapter of the hunting story; and more.

From the mountains of Afghanistan through the desert plains of Iraq, the concepts that spawned Kryptek products were forged in combat. Their knowledge of what works was developed through battlefield necessity. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet sat down with Kryptek Founder and CEO, Butch Whiting, to talk about the history of the brand, the military and more.

Subjects Discussed: born on the battlefield; building a family; product performance; military life; hunting stories; and more.

If you had to pick one guy to go into battle with you, whatever the situation, Tim Kennedy should be at the top of your list. Not only is he "Hard To Kill" on his Discovery Channel reality adventure series, Tim is also an active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Nic Kytlica sits down with Tim to recap his eventful 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019.

Subjects Discussed: Almost getting burned alive inside of a plane; deploying to Africa; increasing special operation recruits; singing to The Steeldrivers; and more.

One of the most relatable and fun people you'll ever meet - Randy Newberg is a champion for public lands, access, and conservation. His television shows, podcasts, and digital content provide fans with endless entertainment and education. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Lucas Burt and Scott Rousseau sit down with Randy to recap his eventful 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019.

Subjects Discussed: crossing a mudslide; getting serious about llamas; harvesting his first Dall sheep; day-by-day episodes on youtube; preparing for 2019 tags; and more.

Wife, mom, author, TV host, and enthusiast for all things outdoors, Eva Shockey continues to raise the bar for women in the outdoor industry. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Riza Lesser and Michael Wunnicke sit down with Eva to recap her hectic 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019.

Subjects Discussed: Maintaining a work/life balance; filming two new TV shows; building her forever home; Tim's monster Yukon Moose; and more.

Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Drury Outdoors and the Drury family have become household names across the outdoor industry – known first and foremost for the bruiser whitetail bucks that they harvest each year – and currently sharing their adventures across a bevy of television shows. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Michael Wunnicke and Scott Rousseau sit down with Mark and Terry to recap their 2018 season, and what fans can look forward to in 2019 from The Drury team.

Subjects Discussed: Deercast App goes viral; playing chess with deer, managing deer inventory; giving away a farm to a lucky fan; and more.

In an age of fleeting digital acquaintances, a lasting bond can quickly develop between a guide and their clients. Eight months after hunting with David Lawless and Ryan Leef of Jim Shockey's Pacific Rim Guide Outfitters, Leupold's Michael Wunnicke and Lucas Burt caught back up with the crew at the Safari Club International trade show to talk about guide life, client do's and don'ts, and what it feels like to turn forty-five. While both David and Ryan now spend most of their time leading Jim Shockey's clients all over Canada, they each bring uniquely different experiences and perspectives to the table.

Subjects Discussed: Getting into the guide business; being elected to Canadian Parliament; what happened to Ryan's binoculars; and their proudest moments in the bush.

Around the world and across cultures, there is no animal more representative of the mountain culture than the ibex. Far away from home and way outside of their comfort zones, a team from The Journal of Mountain Hunting pursued this iconic mountain billy on their recent hunting trip to the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Leupold's Scott Rousseau sits down with the team to discuss the adventure and everything you didn't see in their film, East of The Sun. Subjects Discussed: airport issues; traveling along the Afghanistan border; Tajikistan culture; dealing with extreme altitude; pulling off a double header; and more.

Did you know anyone – yes, anyone – can go hunt big bucks in December? The new Youtube mini-series, "Anyone's Hunt", kicked things off in Arizona for archery deer and breaks down and explores lesser-known over-the-counter hunting opportunities that are available to anyone. Scott Rousseau and Lucas Burt from Leupold sat down with photographer Steven Drake and Zach Sandau from onX to chat about the series and the challenges they faced on the hunt. Subjects Discussed: exploring new hunting opportunities; the rise of the day-by-day series; why Arizona; finding big bucks; and more.

There are few hunters who've had as many relentless adventures as Jim Shockey, which is why we were excited to sit down with him at the Safari Club International trade show to discuss his storied career. From male modeling to releasing his first music single last year, the 2019 Weatherby Award winner has just about seen and done it all. In fact, Outdoor Life magazine named Shockey "the most accomplished big-game hunter of the modern era, having taken arguably the most free-range big game species by any living hunter." Subjects Discussed: making music; how he got started as an outfitter; what the hunting life means to him; hunting advocacy; and more.