Sheep Fever Podcast

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.

A fascinating discussion with Kyle Kamp and Valley to Peak Nutrition and Julie Tripp, WSF’s Director of Awards & Publications, on the realities and nuances of how nutrition and hydration play key roles in an often overlooked or misunderstood part of a hunting and fitness lifestyle, which is applicable every day.

Tony shares how a lifetime of hunting led him to a demanding sheep hunt years in the making. He dives into the preparation, physical and mental challenges, the moment he took his ram, and how the experience deepened his commitment to wild sheep conservation.

A candid conversation with WSF legislative consultant Greg Schildwachter on wolves, grizzlies, the ESA, and the growing divide between science and sentiment. We cut through misinformation and explore what a common-sense, balanced path forward looks like for people, wildlife, and real conservation.

Chelsea shares the story of her first Alaska sheep hunt—from drawing a rare tag, to intense preparation, to pushing through emotional highs and lows on the mountain. Hunting alongside another woman, she discovers grit, camaraderie, and the joy of achieving a lifelong dream in the wild backcountry.