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An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode 035 – A Series of Unfortunate Events
We’re back! Recorded in January 2022 during a lockdown, the guys learn from mistakes made during the Ontario archery deer season and successes during the fall grouse season. Topics discussed include hunting from the ground, buck fever, tracking challenges, hunting as a new dad, flashlights in the face, winter grouse hunting, the Pelee pheasant hunt, vegetable garden planning, and cellular trailcams.
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2022-03-2448 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #34 – Nick Larson of Project Upland –
Recorded in the late season, Nick Larson, host of the Project Upland Podcast, joins us to discuss grouse hunting basics, late season grouse hunting, growth of “new” hunting media and more.
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2021-03-011h 06An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode # 33 – Swamp Bucks and Grouse Hunting
Topics discussed include making the switch to harness archery hunting, tracking a downed buck, cooking game meat and waiting too long to do it, anticipated game recipes and lessons learned in the grouse woods.
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2020-12-2959 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #032 – E-scouting for hunting ft. iHunter’s Mark Stenroos
E-scouting for hunting is essential. Every hunter can up their game by using online tools to find places to hunt, especially if they live in an urban area. In this episode, the guys chat with Mark Stenroos, the creator of the incredibly useful iHunter App about tips and tricks for e-scouting using iHunter and other online resources. Topics discussed include iHunter functionality, scouting using message boards, YouTube as a scouting platform, and more.
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2020-10-0158 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #31 – Vegetable Gardening
The guys discuss vegetable gardening tips, plant spacing, raised beds, succession planting, what to plant with limited space, pest control and “asian greens”. Plus, fall hunting season plans, a rat appears, and a racoon fight breaks out.
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2020-08-2042 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode # 30 – Intro to Bow Making
We talk beginner bow-making with Shane Butnari, a bowyer and traditional bow hunter who previously appeared on Episode 28. Topics discussed include how to get started with bow-making, what books you should read, key techniques, suggested forums, stick bows, home depot board bows, and more. Check out Shane’s handmade bows (which you can buy!) on his instagram page @artofbowhunting.
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2020-06-3055 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #29 – Beginner Elk Hunting in Splendid Isolation
Erik Koskela discusses his experiences Alberta Elk hunting for the first time. Erik moved from Ontario to Alberta last year and immediately began working towards a successful elk hunt. Topics discussed include e-scouting for elk, using i-Hunter, the gutless method, learning to call, and the elk hunting gear you do and don’t need.
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2020-04-1355 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #028 – Art of Bowhunting
Wildlife Biologist Shane Butnari (@artofbowhunting) sits down with the guys to talk about tallgrass prairies, urban observation of nature, differences in hunting preference, controversial merganser opinions, eating mergansers, where to find Ontario Elk, tips for setting up on deer and, of course, bowhunting.
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2020-02-131h 19An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #027 – Hunt to Eat with Mahting Putelis
Mahting Putelis is a hunter, adventurer, photographer, and CEO of the excellent Hunt To Eat clothing brand. Topics discussed include hunter recruitment, talking to non-hunters, green decoys, recipes that make goose taste like beef, molesting fish, tickling ducks, Hunt to Eat Canada shirts, new hunting media, and venison diplomacy. Check out Hunt to Eat and their selection of non-lame hunting clothing (including Canada themed!) at hunttoeat.com.
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2019-11-261h 44An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #026 – Hunting Dogs with Kevin Riddell
Hunting Dog talk with Kevin Riddell, pro dog trainer and owner of Canine Field Co. Topics discussed include choosing the right breeder, why so many people hunt with labs, hunting dog pedigrees, started dogs, feeding and supplementing, and how dogs enhance ethical hunting.
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2019-10-3045 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #025 – Camp Cooking with Chef Corso
Elevated backcountry meals with Chef Corso of MontyBoca. Topics discussed include planning backcountry meals, shameful summer sausage use, fresh ingredients in the backcountry, cooking hacks, and whether or not zucchinis are even good. Episode outline below.
0:00 Intro to Chef Corso; 12:00-Meal Planning and Pantry Items; 18:20-Flavour profiles and tricks; 23:30-Secret Ingredients; 30:00-Meat, cheese and fresh ingredients 37:30-Camp Stoves, Knives; 43:00-Drinks & Breakfast; 49:30-Mistakes 54:17-Trail-gating and tips.
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2019-08-301h 17An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #024 – Spring Recap
Feels like spring was forever ago right? The guys sit down to talk about lessons learned in the turkey woods this spring. Topics discussed include hunting from blinds, the pros and cons of single person blinds, spooking birds, bear hunting as an urbanite, summer fishing, and calling to other hunters.
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2019-07-1051 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #023 – The County
Recording in Prince Edward County during the late turkey season, the boys sit down with Simon Lester and Erik Koskela to talk turkey hunting. Topics discussed include turkey vest contents, shilling for big decoy, tips for e-scouting, non-traditional locator calls, permissions, the urban-rural divide, tur-pigeon tacos, hunting with guys you barely know, and Erik’s similarity to Wal-Mart.
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2019-06-1154 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #022 – Mobile Deer Hunting with DIY Sportsman
Garrett Prahl from the awesome DIY Sportsman YouTube Channel, discusses his highly mobile approach to public land deer hunting. Topics discussed include types of deer stands, mobile hunting , harness/saddle hunting, comparisons between hunting saddles and lightweight treestands, scouting pressured public land, best ways to enter a property, Deeper fishing sonar, and things to look for when e-scouting.
DIY Sportsman is one of the best youtube channels for beginner deer hunters, and we highly recommend it for its no-nonsense approach to self-guided public land hunting. You can also check out the website here, and follow on instagram...2019-03-2946 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #021 – Public Land Swamp Buck
The guys discuss Mike Meusel’s 2-year streak killing public land bucks with a homemade bow. Topics discussed include mobile deer hunting setups, hunting in swamps, when to draw, scouting, affinity for chickadees, feelings after the shot, and the eerieness of headlamps. Plus, a bonus section at the end on home taxidermy using a thrift-store roasting pan.
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2019-01-251h 06An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #020 – Upland Hunting with Edgar CastilloEdgar Castillo is an experienced, passionate upland bird hunter specializing in public land upland hunting. Subjects discussed include firearms for upland hunting, essential upland gear, philosophical differences between upland hunters and waterfowl hunters, public land bird hunting, scouting upland habitats, and hunting birds in Kansas. You can find Edgar’s writing in a number of publications including Pursuit International Magazine, the Orvis Outdoor Blog, Project Upland and Harvesting Nature. You can follow his adventures via instagram; Edgar’s handle is @huntbirdz.
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2018-11-291h 04An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #019 – Goose Hunting with Marc LapierreIn this episode, Mike Finley and Marc Lapierre of the gohuntbirds crew take a quick break to grab a beer and discuss goose hunting during the gohuntbirds October Duck Camp. Topics discussed include flagging geese, setup basics, decoy numbers, meeting other hunters, and a 10 gauge, bolt action shotgun. Marc was recording at the same time, and you can also find this podcast as part of The gohuntbirds.com Podcast, available on all major platforms. Marc is a great guy and a knowledgeable hunter. Check them out!
The post Episode #019 – Goose Hunting with Marc Lapierre appeared first on anurb...2018-10-3129 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #018 – Budget Boats and Frugal FishingSubjects discussed include inflatable, budget boats you can order online, the advantages and perils of the intex seahawk 4 as a fishing boat , budget-friendly pack rafts, euro mounts and a freezer disaster.
You can check out the two budget vessels we discussed on amazon: the Intex Seahawk 4 is here and the Klymat pack raft here. Keep an eye out for sales, as these can sometimes be had for a reduced price!
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2018-09-1243 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #017 – Spring Season RoundupThe Mikes (Finley and Meusel) sit down to talk about lessons learned while turkey hunting this spring. Topics discussed include hens that sound like bad callers, scouting from hay bales, coyote interference, hunting in a blind, hunting turkeys with a recurve bow, and more.
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2018-07-0642 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #016 – Turkey Talk with the Canadian Wild Turkey FederationWe talk turkey hunting with Kent Michie, co-host of Bushnell’s Trigger Effect, and Chris Clark of the Canadian Wild Turkey Federation. Topics discussed include big woods turkey hunting techniques, the reintroduction of wild turkeys, threats to turkey populations, and tips to help you improve (or begin!) your turkey hunting this season.
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2018-04-2542 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #015 – Traditional Archery With Jeff KavanaghOntario’s own Jeff Kavanagh has become highly popular on Youtube for his fantastic traditional archery videos. And for good reason. Jeff is a go-to guy for beginners interested in instinctive shooting, traditional archery, and wing shooting with a bow. In this episode resident traditional archer Mike Meusel and resident archery beginner Mike Finley discuss how Jeff got into “trad’, learning from the robin hood movies, equipment, and tips for the beginner archer. Thanks to Jeff for sharing his significant knowledge with us!
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2018-03-3054 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #014 – Ice Fishing Basics with Omnivore CultureA former vegan and an almost-became-a-vegetarian teach us all about ice fishing basics. Coralynn Hazelwood and Mike Fitzgerald, who run excellent Omnivore Culture blog, graciously hosted us for an afternoon of ice fishing on Ontario’s Bay of Quinte. They were consummate hosts, and we had a total blast with them out on the ice. After the fishing, we recorded this podcast. Topics discussed include how a vegan becomes a hunter, the healing power of the outdoors, stopping at an accident scene to ask for a struck deer, and go-to perch and walleye recipes. We can’t wait to do mo...2018-02-2846 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #013 – Cazenovia WisconsinRecording right after the final deer hunt of their late-season Wisconsin trip, Mike Finley, Liam Morin, Chad Davis and Ben Ainsworth discuss their experience chasing whitetails on Doug Duren’s family farm. Topics discussed include buck fever, the importance of wind, friends being dads in the blind, and post-shot self-doubt. Our sincere thanks to Doug Duren, who generously hosted us on his property and who was equally generous with his knowledge.
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2018-01-1943 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #012 – Winter Camping With Joe RobinetWe chat with Joe Robinet, host of the popular YouTube bushcraft channel that bears his name. We picked Joe’s brain about Winter Camping for beginners, bushcraft resources, and life as a YouTube celebrity. We also drank craft beers and got laughed at by Joes’ wife. Joe taught us about what sleeping bags to use, what food he brings out with him, what he wears, and what gear he likes. Even better, Joe answered questions that many aspiring winter campers may have. Other subjects discussed include preferred craft beers, snowshoes, approaches to bushcraft, and the importance of proper wet wipe stor...2017-12-2954 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #011 – Doug DurenIn this episode, we speak with Doug Duren; a land management specialist, conservationist, and hunter. Some of you may know Doug from his appearances on the excellent MeatEater T.V. show. Doug is a highly experienced whitetail hunter and a very careful thinker about hunting. Topics discussed in this episode include beginners’ approaches to hunting, hunting ethics, and tips for whitetail hunting in varying terrain. Doug was very generous with his knowledge and insight. This episode will be of especial interest to beginner listeners who, like us, don’t have many (or any) experienced hunting mentors. It was an absolute pl...2017-11-211h 04An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #010 – Waterfowl Tips With The gohuntbirds.com CrewIn this episode of the podcast, Liam sits down with the guys from gohuntbirds.com to talk about waterfowl hunting and why they’re keen to share the sport with others. Topics discussed include permission and relationships with private landowners, decoy setups, beginner mistakes and the importance of hiring an outfitter/guide as a newbie. We appreciated the opportunity to get to know these guys, some of whom have decades of experience. You can check out some decoy setup maps from the gohuntbirds crew at anurbanoutdoorsman.com
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The post Episode #010 – Waterfowl Tips With The gohuntb...2017-10-141h 10An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #009 – The Hunting Gear GuyIn this episode of the Urban Outdoorsman Podcast, we got on the phone with Adriel from the excellent Hunting Gear Guy blog . Topics discussed include: the multitude of tags available in Alberta, the Mapleseed rifelmanship program, deer calibers and the Klobb.
Check out the straight-dope, high-quality content that Adriel is putting out at The Hunting Gear Guy site. It is one of the best sites I’ve found for beginner hunters. I especially love his reviews of everyday gear that people can actually afford.
The post Episode #009 – The Hunting Gear Guy appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.2017-09-1254 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #008 – Fishing 101 With Gord EllisWe hop on the phone with writer, journalist and fishing guide Gord Ellis to discuss everything you need to know for beginner fishing. Topics discussed include basic terminology, spinning vs. baitcasting rods, mono vs. braided line, basic tackle, key gear, the best eating fish, and much more. Gord was a fantastic guest and provided a ton of great information based on his wealth of experience. Even if you’re an experienced fisherman, there is something in here for you.
You can find Gord on instagram as @EllisGord, on Facebook or on his website.
The post Epis...2017-08-0257 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #007 – The Wild Forager’s SocietyIn this episode Mike Meusel, our resident wild plants expert, sat down with Lee Earl and Rebecca Lamb of Toronto’s Wild Forager’s society too discuss foraging for wild edibles. Lee and Rebecca are knowledgeable and passionate about wild plants in equal measure. Topics discussed include recommended books for aspiring foragers, wild plants in each season, and best plants to start looking for as a beginner. You can find out more about the Wild Foragers Society Here.
Below are some of the foraging guides discussed on the podcast:
Forager’s Harvest
Nature’s Garden2017-06-3054 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #006 – The Wild Dietitian – Carley O’KaneWe sit down with Carley O’Kane, the Wild Dietitian, to drink beer and talk about food, women in hunting, unusual grouse hunting methods, and the weird mud water that Mike “the Stratford Shadow” Meusel brought to the podcast recording.
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2017-05-1849 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #005 – Whitetail Deer Hunting with the Rack Stacker GuyWe visit Steve Elmy, founder of Rack Stacker Big Game Attractants at Rack Stacker’s Ontario headquarters. Topics discussed include deer hunting rifles and calibers, common beginner mistakes, deer management and advanced preparation for deer season.
You can check out Rack Stacker at their new website, rackstacker.ca
You can also follow Steve and Rack Stacker on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rackstacker/, on Instagram at @steveelmyrsguy, and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/therackstackerguy
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2017-04-3048 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #004 – Talking Turkey with Kevin BartleyWe sit down to chat with Kevin Bartley, founder of GobbleStalker Custom Turkey Calls, just in time for turkey season here in Ontario. Kevin had some great information to share, including the key calls to master, types of calls and their advantages, and common mistakes that turkey hunters make.
Check out GobbleStalker’s excellent range of Canadian-made calls at http://gobblestalker.com/
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2017-04-2554 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #003 – Saskatchewan Duck HuntingWe sit down with Toronto-based hunter Ben Wright to talk about duck hunting in Saskatchewan, flying with meat and ammo, training your first hunting dog, and taking students on a dog-sledding field trip.
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2017-03-2853 minAn Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #002 – Public Land Hunting and Cheap Winter CampingWe chat with Chad Davis and Mike Meusel, both Ontario public land hunters. Topics discussed include: cooking game meat, turkey wingbone calls, hiding from a bear in a ground blind, and winter camping under a hardware store tarp.
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
The Turkey Hunter Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-turkey-hunter-podcast
Ontario Crown Land Atlas: https://www.ontario.ca/page/crown-land-use-policy-atlas
Simcoe County Forests Map: http://www.simcoe.ca/InformationTechnology/Pages/gis.aspx
The post Episode #002 – Public Land Hunting and Cheap Winter Camping appea...2017-03-161h 20An Urban Outdoorsman PodcastEpisode #001 – Your First Hunting FirearmThe First Urbanoutdoorsman Podcast Episode is Up!
In our first episode, we talk to Brian Carrusca from Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store here in Toronto about buying your first firearm for hunting. We also drank delicious Ontario beer. Brian was awesome and gave us some great information that will be very useful to the new hunter including info about:
What your first hunting gun should be (and why it is a 12 guage shotgun)
Types of shotguns and their cost
The amount you might have to spend to get into hunting.
Buying hunting clothes at goodwill
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