Wild Talk

Want more episodes right now? Stream Wild Talk & MORE on Wild TV+! https://wildtvplus.com/c/MIRDTEDThere’s something about Africa that’s almost impossible to explain until you experience it for yourself.This week on Wild Talk, Steve sits down with Johan Smit of Hunt Tech Pro for a conversation about growing up in South Africa, discovering hunting, and why the African hunting experience is about so much more than pulling the trigger. From his first hunts to building Hunt Tech Pro and introducing the next generation to the outdoors, Johan shares the experiences that shaped his life as a hunter.They also dig into what international hunters should know before booking a South African hunt, the importance of finding people you can trust, and Johan's mission to showcase the Africa he knows and loves.Then on Tools of the Trade, Levi from Pristine Actions joins Steve to talk Canadian-made rifle actions, purpose-built designs, and what goes into creating an action around the needs of the shooter.From South African sunsets to precision Canadian rifle components, this episode covers a lot of ground.Thank you to our sponsors: Paul Brennand - YYC real estate - https://paulbrennand.com/ Bronc Beer - https://broncbeer.com/Umarex Airguns - https://www.umarexusa.com/umarex-airguns-canadaWild TV+ - https://wildtvplus.com/c/MIRDTED

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A massive chemical spill along the Alaska Highway dumped aircraft deicer and diesel into critical Stone sheep habitat — and raised serious questions about the cleanup that followed.

Kyle Stelter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC joins Steve Hamilton to explain what happened, the concerns for wildlife, and why the incident points to a much bigger problem with highway safety and wildlife mortality in northern BC.

Plus, Justin from SPYPOINT joins Tools of the Trade to introduce the FLEX-RANGE, a new satellite trail camera designed to send photos from areas without cellular service.

One tick bite turned a hunter and wildlife biologist's life upside down.

Josh Hobbs of Pheasants Forever joins Steve to share his experience with Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-associated allergy that left him unable to eat red meat, wild game, dairy and other mammal-derived products.

Josh explains the mysterious symptoms that went undiagnosed for months, how he eventually connected his illness to the food he was eating, the surprising everyday products that could trigger a reaction, and how the diagnosis changed everything from hunting and ranch life to eating at restaurants.

He also shares the treatment he recently pursued and what happened when he tried eating steak again for the first time in two years.

Plus, Kate Rundle returns with Kate's Wild Finds for a wild look at bighorn sheep, head-to-head battles and one of North America's ultimate mountain hunting challenges.

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Outdoor TV icon Jay Gregory from The Wild Outdoors joins Wild Talk to share the unbelievable story of surviving a life-changing shooting, his decades in the outdoor industry, unforgettable hunts, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Plus, Justin from SPYPOINT breaks down the latest trail camera technology in Tools of the Trade.

MP Blaine Calkins joins Wild Talk to discuss Canada's Hunting & Angling Caucus, conservation, public land access, grizzly bear management, and the challenges facing hunters and anglers today.

Plus, a hands-on review of the Umarex ReadyAir Compressor in Tools of the Trade.

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Travis Adair spends his weekdays practicing law, but every chance he gets he's chasing bears across North America. He joins Wild Talk to discuss black bears, grizzlies, baiting strategies, conservation, and some of the wildest encounters he's experienced in the field.

Plus, a look at the Ballista Bat crossbow and another entertaining edition of Kate's Wild Finds.

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Justin Lily joins Wild Talk to share his remarkable path from discovering hunting as an adult to launching Beyond The Blind Hunts on Wild TV. He opens up about family, overcoming adversity, building a taxidermy business, and creating a television show from the ground up.

We also check out the new Winchester Ranger .22 and hear the latest conservation efforts from the Wild Sheep Society of BC.

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From filming lion hunts in Africa to chasing mountain caribou in the Yukon, Jesse Reardon has lived some of the wildest adventures imaginable.

In this episode of Wild Talk, The Fishing With Dad Show creator shares the highs, close calls, burnout, and full-circle moments that brought him back to what matters most — family, fishing, and getting kids outdoors again.

It’s a raw conversation about adventure, purpose, and why the outdoors still matter in a screen-obsessed world.

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Spring fishing is heating up… but most anglers are overlooking the flies that actually get eaten.

In this episode of Wild Talk, Brandon Molzahn (Tying Is My Vice) is back to break down two ultra-realistic patterns that fish can’t ignore. From a lifelike caddis pupa to a deadly bubble caddis, these builds are packed with small details that make a big difference on the water.

Simple tweaks. Better flies. More fish.

If you’re gearing up for spring, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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This week on Wild Talk, Steve Hamilton is joined by Dave and Mike from the Conservation Coalition of Washington to discuss the growing issue of elk hoof rot, what it means for herd health, and why hunters are raising the alarm. Then Kyle Stelter of the Wild Sheep Society of BC joins the show to talk about real conservation work on the ground and what it takes to protect wildlife for the future.

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