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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 @diysportsman.

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.

Edgar 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.

In 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!

Subjects 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!
 

The 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.

We 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.