EP 608: The Life of an Outfitter with Ben Stourac

EP 608: The Life of an Outfitter with Ben Stourac

From Beyond the Kill by Monashee Media Inc.

April 3, 2026 · 1h 23m

About this episode

Ben Stourac discusses the realities of running an outfitting business and the lessons learned along the way.

After a long hiatus, renowned mountain guide and outfitter Ben Stourac is back on the show. Ben is the owner of Arcadia Outfitting , based in BC, and Iron North Outfitting based in the Yukon Territory. Between both outfits, Ben and his team of guides offer hunts for exceptional black bears, California bighorn sheep, mule deer, Dall sheep, giant Yukon moose and mountain caribou, as well as grizzly bears. Ben shares what it's really like running an outfitting business. The highs and lows, the constant challenges, the amazing landscapes and the ethos behind how he runs his outfits. This is a deep inside look into what it really takes to achieve a dream and the hard lessons learned along the way. @arcadiaoutfitting @ironnorthoutfitting ARCADIA WEBSITE IRON NORTH WEBSITE --------------------------- TRUSTED PARTNERS: For over 100 years Leica has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new CRF MAX rangefinders, Leica is the choice for those who accept no compromises. onX Hunt is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your FREE trial today. If you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Stourac

Topics covered

  • outfitting
  • hunting
  • business challenges
  • mountain guiding
  • conservation

Keywords

  • outfitting
  • hunting
  • black bears
  • mountain caribou
  • business challenges

Sponsors

Leica, onX Hunt, This Is Coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arcadia Outfitting, Iron North Outfitting, Wild Sheep Foundation

More episodes of Beyond the Kill

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Beyond the Kill podcast page.