EP. 081 - MTN HUNTING EXPO PRE SHOW w/ KYLE STELTER

🎙️ Come Out Heavy Podcast – Episode 081

February feels like April and we don’t know whether to grab the snowshoes or the lawn chairs.

We kick things off catching up on the unusually warm winter we’re having and how it’s messing with everything from training to getting outside. It sends us down a rabbit hole of hard labor stories from our younger years — the kind of work that sucked in the moment but built grit, perspective, and a deep appreciation for physical effort. The kind of “Type 2 fun” that only gets better with time.

We also dig into something that’s been on our minds — authenticity in hunting and social media. The highlight reels, the grip-and-grins, the filtered mountain sunsets… and the importance of keeping it real. Because at the end of the day, it’s the shared suffering, the community, and the honest stories that actually matter.

And speaking of community… the Hunt Expo is right around the corner, and we’re fired up about it. Events like these remind us why we love this lifestyle — the handshakes, the conversations, the gear talk, and the brotherhood that ties it all together.

This week we’re joined by Kyle Stelter — the heart and driving force behind the Wild Sheep Society of BC. If you care about wild sheep, conservation, and the future of hunting in this province, this conversation matters.

Kyle breaks down:

• The growth of their podcast (264+ episodes and counting)

• How conservation dollars are actually making an impact

• Why events like the Northern Fundraiser are critical

• The balance between growing hunting expos while keeping that tight-knit culture alive

• The rise of vendor participation and what it says about the strength of our community

• The power of Sheep Hunter University and education for new hunters

We also dive into:

• Innovative gear like XO and why quality matters

• Why supporting vendors at expos keeps this industry alive

• The excitement of raffles and show-only opportunities

• How 3D scanning technology is changing the way hunters preserve memories

• The brotherhood that comes from shared mountain experiences

Kyle brings perspective, passion, and a no-nonsense commitment to conservation. This one isn’t just about sheep — it’s about stewardship, culture, and keeping the fire burning for the next generation.

If you care about the future of hunting in BC, this episode hits heavy.

Community. Conservation. Authenticity. Brotherhood.

That’s Episode 081.

Come Out Heavy.

🐏 Guest: Wild Sheep Society of BC CEO Kyle Stelter