In this episode of Kicked Out, John Legnard proves that you don't have to grow up in a hunting family to become a big advocate for sheep conservation. He grew up on the East Coast, where he spent his childhood teaching himself how to fish and trap, but hunting didn't enter the picture until his early 20s after moving to Colorado for college. What started with pheasants, deer, and elk eventually led to a chance encounter with the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society at a sports show, a meeting that changed the course of his life.

Just four years after applying, John drew his first bighorn sheep tag, igniting a passion that has since fueled decades of involvement in sheep conservation. He's been a member of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society since the mid-1990s, served on its board of directors across three different decades, including as president, and currently serves as the organization's interim executive director. If you've ever attended the Less than One Club event, you may have John to thank. What started as a simple offer to donate a couple of kegs of Blue Moon to the very first gathering in 2013 turned into a lasting connection with the club and its mission. John's story is one of unexpected turns, lifelong service, and a reminder that sometimes the smallest decisions can shape an entire lifetime.

British Columbia resident Anthony Klubi didn't grow up in a sheep hunting family, but after joining the Wild Sheep Society of BC, he committed himself to learning the mountains, studying rams, and building the skills needed to hunt sheep the right way. After several seasons of close calls and hard-earned experience, his persistence paid off with the harvest of a mature Stone's sheep.

In this episode of Kicked Out, Anthony shares what he learned through multiple unsuccessful hunts, how field judging and aging rams became one of the most important parts of his development as a sheep hunter, and why he and his hunting partners repeatedly chose to pass younger legal rams. He also recounts a hunt filled with memorable moments—from a porcupine chewing through camp gear to a close encounter with a grizzly bear—before finally harvesting a mature ram in a place that held special meaning after the passing of his grandfather. The conversation highlights patience, ethical decision-making, and the conservation mindset behind responsible sheep hunting.

Arizona sheep guide Joel Ingram has spent years helping others pursue wild sheep. When he finally drew his own Arizona desert bighorn sheep tag, he approached the hunt with a clear goal: find an old, mature ram and enjoy the opportunity the resource provides.

In this episode of Kicked Out, Joel discusses preparing for a hunt in unfamiliar country, scouting through extreme desert conditions, and the events that led to harvesting an 11½-year-old ram. He also shares practical advice on training for mountain hunts, the value of experience over score, and how conservation efforts made his opportunity possible. The conversation covers the realities of sheep hunting, the perspective gained from years of guiding, and why Joel is now focused on giving back through conservation and sheep management in Arizona.