Kicked Out Podcast

Maddie Richards talks with Montana hunter Tristan Richter about landing an international sheep hunt through the <1 Club program. They cover the hunt itself, the people he met along the way, and how getting involved in the wild sheep community led to an experience he never expected.

After drawing a Colorado bighorn tag in just five years, Josh Cafasso endures nine days of blown stalks, close calls, and mounting pressure before finally sealing the deal in the final moments—proving persistence and mindset are everything in sheep hunting.

Trevor Rosenberry shares how his grandfather’s 1968 Alaska hunt shaped his entire life. Growing up with that ram on the wall, he carried the dream for decades—eventually making his own journey north, where family, perseverance, and a full-circle moment turned one hunt into a legacy that continues today.

In this episode, Marcus Gores shares a grounded look at getting into sheep hunting - where mental toughness, not just fitness, drives success - and why supporting groups like the Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation matters for the future of the resource.

In this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie sits down with Pete Briant, the first Less Than One Club winner, to talk about going from zero sheep hunting experience to harvesting his first ram—and everything that made the journey unforgettable.

On this episode of the Kicked Out podcast, host Maddie Richards talks with 16-year-old Keetin Daugherty from Washington. Keetin shares how she balances school, sports, and hunting—and reflects on harvesting three sheep by age 16, the lessons learned in the mountains, and the bond she’s built with her dad.

On this episode of Kicked Out, Maddie interviews John King about his journey from Illinois to winning a life-changing sheep hunt through the Less Than One Club, highlighting preparation, perseverance, and the mental grit required in sheep country.

Maddie talks with Becky Carlon about her path into hunting and the emotions behind her recent sheep hunt. They discuss conservation, community, and navigating a male-dominated space, while Becky reflects on memorable moments and shares what’s next in her hunting journey.

Danny Sanders joins Maddie Richards on Kicked Out to share how winning a Sheep Show® hunt led to a demanding British Columbia sheep adventure. He reflects on preparation, rugged terrain, harvesting a legal ram, and the lasting respect for wild places earned along the way.

In this Kicked Out episode, Maddie interviews Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) CEO Scott Ellis on growing up in the outdoors, advocating for sustainable hunting, GOABC’s role in wildlife management, and the challenge of bighorn sheep hunting—culminating in the moment he's kicked from the Less Than One Club.

Maddie Richards interviews hunter Kyle Gemas, who shares his path from sports and fishing to sheep hunting. He discusses preparing for and completing a challenging Alaska sheep hunt, the friendships and rewards found in the mountains, and his excitement for upcoming hunts in British Columbia and Kyrgyzstan.

Ryan McHugh didn’t stumble into sheep hunting—it was the result of years of planning, discipline, and a deep-rooted hunting background shaped by family tradition. In this episode, Ryan walks through the long road that led him north to Canada’s remote sheep country, from physical conditioning and dialing in gear to mentally preparing for the realities of mountain hunting.