Refuse to Be Denied: Sheep Hunting with Adam Foss

On this episode of Talk Is Sheep, Kyle Stelter sits down with renowned bowhunter, photographer, filmmaker and conservation advocate Adam Foss for a wide-ranging conversation about what it truly takes to become a successful sheep hunter.

Recorded as part of the Wild Sheep Society of BC’s Summer Webinar Series, this episode is an open and honest question-and-answer session covering sheep hunting, physical preparation, mental resilience, optics, glassing strategies, gear selection and backcountry decision-making.

Adam explains why bowhunting sheep requires complete commitment, why boots and backpacks can make or break a mountain hunt, and why hunters should spend more time behind their optics instead of continually searching for the next valley. He also shares practical advice on digiscoping, selecting binoculars and spotting scopes, preparing with a hunting partner and using digital mapping without becoming overly committed to a plan.

The conversation goes far beyond equipment. Adam discusses embracing discomfort, completing difficult tasks when motivation is low and developing the mentality to keep hunting when the weather turns, the food runs low and the comforts of home begin calling.

He also reflects on how becoming a father has changed his approach to risk, time in the mountains and balancing a deep love of sheep hunting with his responsibilities at home.

At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder: successful sheep hunters refuse to be denied. They remain positive, adapt when plans fall apart and understand that some of the greatest opportunities arrive during the final days of a hunt.

Whether you are preparing for your first sheep hunt or have spent decades in the mountains, this conversation will leave you informed, motivated and grateful for the extraordinary privilege of pursuing wild sheep.

Presented by: @sitkagear

Supported by: Supported by YETI, ZEISS Hunting, Frontiersmen Gear, onX Hunt, Stone Glacier, Wild TV, Schnee’s, Precision Optics, and Gunwerks.

Talk Is Sheep is the official podcast of the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia.