Elevate Your Game

Meatings with Friends

Chlebowski is located in the U.S. in central Pennsylvania, almost the dead centre of the state a little north of the capital of Harrisburg. This is rural country. You can hear the clip-clop of horses as the Amish buggies go by many a morning where he has a farm of seven and a half acres. The Doc is into the world of charcuterie starting his meat-curing journey about 15 years ago. That was a really a reintroduction for him as his grandfather had a small grocery store in southwestern PA.There ...

Wade Truong

We talk about wild food and how to elevate the game.   You can follow him on Instagram @elevatedwild and check out his bio for learning opportunities with the Field to Ford Hunt, a mentored hunt that will rake participants through every step of the hunt from scouting to fileting liver.

Jade Berg: Wild (Vancouver) Island Culinary Delights

You can follow Chef Jade Berg on Instagram @chef_jade_berg Check out the link in his bio for cooking classes he is hosting in November 2022. Check out Season 1 Chefs Vs Wild on @hulu + @disneyplusca where Berg tackles the wilderness and prepares wild food with foraged (and hunted?) ingredients.      

Ken Kranrod with Alberta Conservation Association

We talk about Kranrod's experience coming to hunting and the role Alberta Conservation Association plays in educating people about the outdoors in Alberta.

Redesigning Coversations: a conversation with Bill Ash

You can buy Bill Ash's book here www.bill-ash.com.au/order-nowand check out his website here: www.bill-ash.com.au Bill is available for group conversations via Zoom about the book. Depending on the number the ‘fee’ would be purchasing a copy of my book. Contact at this email, [email protected] or via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/bill-ash-494a5145 To start the conversation   Check out a recent video with the Taos Institute here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvAfR-4FmH8    

Brent Reaves

Follow Brent Reaves on Instagram @ brent_reaves    You won't regret it.

Wild and Delicious, Jason Thornton

Jason Thornton resides in southern Louisiana, about 18 to 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, where they have balmy summers and pleasant winters. (Don't I wish!) Jason is an avid outdoorsman, spending a lot of time in the great outdoors, whether it be hunting or fishing or foraging or trapping, or just getting ready for one of those seasons. He enjoys time afield with my family and friends.  He maintains a nice little deer camp about an hour's drive away rom his home. And you will pretty much...

Kate Hill on Bordeaux and Armagnac

Kate says she lives in one of the most beautiful little corners of southwest France along the canal dig around in the farming area. A big river valley, very fertile soil, and very diverse agriculture, including grapes and wine. She says that as a cook she couldn't have landed in a better place when she came over 30 years ago. Kate operated a Canal Barge, and was cruising along from Holland south, and the boat engine broke down here. She ended up sinking a little bit more time in this area a...

Lisa Roper on Outdoors in Alberta

Roper said, "I am very fortunate to have grown up in a family that was very strong in the outdoors. We we did a lot of camping and  a lot of fishing. I remember being super young, my dad would take my brother hunting, but leave me behind. And I remember crying and  saying to my mom, 'I want to go. Why can't I go?' And she'd always say 'because you're a girl.' And so I kept pushing my dad and kept saying, 'I want to go, bring me along.' I remember this one time, I just went and sat in the tru...

#3oceans🇨🇦roadtrip Part 2

Aron and Tracie are travelling with two four-legged companions. The first leg of the trip took them to the Sunshine Coast via Chilliwack where they noted astounding flood damage. Then on to Powell River and across to Texada Island. Once on the island they foraged for mushrooms, nettles and maple blossoms making these items into a delicious stir-fry to accompany clams they dug for dinner one evening.  The weather has been fierce. Listen to how they adjusted and gear they added to make life o...

Winning the Mental Game: Kris Caprarie

Kris Caprarie got serious with firearms by joining the reserve military as a way get through university. From there, at a fairly young age, he went to law enforcement. Caprarie started his career in the patrol division, and after a bit of time was selected to the tactical tactical unit. He became responsible for high risk calls, and specialized as a sniper for 14 years on that team. He moved up to senior sniper responsible for all the instruction. While in that unit, his passion competition ...

Aron heads towards three oceans#threeocean🇨🇦roadtrip

Here's what Aron says about the trip:    My name is Aaron Scyed and my partner is Tracy Seavers. We've been living full time in a Deluxe wall tent for two years. And we've decided to up the game a little bit and take ourselves on the road. I'm going to continue working full time for Air Canada and just commute from wherever we happen to at. The goal is and we're calling it "the three oceans" I liked that title: The three oceans Canadian road trip. So that's our new hashtag is three oceans ...

Charles Ruechel: Canoe Paddling

Charles Ruechel started with adventure with his first whitewater canoe trip in the Yukon many years ago. He says it felt like he discovered kind of like a dirty little secret that no one else knew. Except for the really big adventures, and explorers. He realized that in order to do a really big adventure, let's say one that's like a month long, you're actually only completing a series of day long adventures 30 times. And he felt like this was an amazing secret that he wanted to share with pe...

Hunt Chef, Jeremy Critchfield

Jeremy cleans his guns regularly in sunny Southwestern Pennsylvania, where he lives. He came up with the idea for Hunt Chef in 2009. Back then there were no social platforms to spread his culinary Gospel. In the last three, four years He's finally been able to breathe a love into the brand and this mission. Critchfield reports that the resulting reception from the public has been overwhelming. He grew up in southwest Pennsylvania with a great family history of hunting, of cooking, including ...

Bill Broad, CEO and Publisher with Outdoor Specialty Media

Bill said, "The whole idea is to really take advantage of the world of digital. And the cool thing about that is and we can relate it just to that some of the work that you've done for us is we can take a story about preparing a really interesting dish and add photographic resources and video resources and links to spices and flavors and, and gear that you might use. It's hard things that you can't do when you put ink on paper. And I spent two decades putting ink on paper and my other life. ...

Bill Broad, CEO and Published with Outdoor Specialty Media

Bill said, "The whole idea is to really take advantage of the world of digital. And the cool thing about that is and we can relate it just to that some of the work that you've done for us is we can take a story about preparing a really interesting dish and add photographic resources and video resources and links to spices and flavors and, and gear that you might use. It's hard things that you can't do when you put ink on paper. And I spent two decades putting ink on paper and my other life. ...

Dianne Hunter on Vortex

Dianne first started exploring optics when hunting but got serious about it when she started competing. She started working with vortex as an archery competitor. "I was out to look for a scope or rangefinder and I just wanted to make sure that my binocular as well all worked together and the optics were similar. The key thing when you look at Optics is you have to understand that when you're looking at your scopes, let it be MOA. It's an angular unit of measurement. One of the other things ...

Cold Pressed Canola Oil with Dianne Hunter

Dianne Hunter said, "The reason I got so attracted to canola, this canola oil, is that it cold-pressed at a low temperature. . If you want to go for a tour, Walter out there, Walter Hofer, they'll take you for a tour and you get to go through the facility. They take kids and, and different groups, it's just it's quite something to see. They press the seeds at 24 degrees Celsius, which gives an excellent oil. So the less heat you put in at the beginning of the process means the more whole oil...

Adaptive Outdoorsman Shawn Jordan

Shawn Jordan is the host of a new podcast called adaptive outdoorsman, which it focuses on disabled hunters, trappers and fishermen, as well as folk trying to focus in on the history of disabled outdoorsman. Check out Shawn Jordan's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/49314I88D8N17sudOMsfwA   

Western Bear Foundation Joe Kondelis

Kondelis stepped up to the challenge of looking after bears. He said, “Myself and a good friend are dyed-in-the-wool bear hunters that just loved the sport and loved the species. We noticed a lack of concern for bears and bear hunting. We felt not a lot of states were worried about their bear populations, not a lot of the organizations out there focusing on the right to bear hunt and ensuring there’s a future for bear hunting on the landscape. We’re in existence because we’re seeing a lot of...

Aron on Living in a Tent

Follow Aron and his partner on INSTAGRAM@ curlyblue_adventures to see the latest in their amazing adventure.   Check out Deluxe at: https://www.deluxewalltents.com    As an aside I happen to have the same 14x16 wall tent that Aron uses. I could live in it, but I would be living by myself. I can tell you that it is a very comfortable platform from which to hunt. And I set it up for 6-8 weeks every year to pursue a range of small and large game. I love the tent. 

David Young, Upgrade Your Outdoor Kitchen

  You can check out David's comprehensive website here:  David Young Communications    And the outdoor kitchen gear we chat about here:  Winter Camping Kitchen Cooking Gear Omnia Oven Breeo Outpost Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper Sea to Summit X-Pot Kettle Sea to Summit Cool Grip X-Mug Coleman Road Trip 225 Primus Campfire Prep Set BruTrek BaseCampCoffee Press Benchmade Adamas Benchmade Mini Adamas Danner Trail 2650 Campo

Craig Marcum, Legendary Hounds

Starting to Hound hunt is overwhelming. The best way to learn is to pair up with a patient expert, who can work with you, hands-on, side by side, and teach you the process. This tag-team learn-by-doing approach will make sure you see things that you wouldn't when you go it alone. It's like making biscuits. If I don't know how to make biscuits, someone can tell me how. They can give me a recipe. But when you make biscuits together with them in their kitchen, 'You're like, oh, that's how you d...

Teddy Cosco, Gerontology, Mental Health and Hunting

You can read his bio here: https://www.sfu.ca/gerontology/about/people/theodore-cosco.html   And follow his delightful culinary adventures here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castandiron/ 

Garth Mowat, Black bears in Omineca

British Columbia black bear hunters harvest about 4,500 black bears annually from a population that is estimated to be between 100,000 and 200,000 bears. Join Garth Mowat and me for a discussion of B.C. Black Bears.    You can check B.C. Harvest data here:    https://kootenaywildlife.shinyapps.io/BCHarvestData/ 

Walter Potrebka, Nature Photographer Extraordinaire

You can follow Walter on INSTAGRAM@ Wpotrebka_photography and check out his website at www. wpotrebkaphotography.com A big thank you to Walter for taking the time to share his experience and talent on this podcast. 

Seth Swerczek from Hornady talked 4,000 feet-per-second at the muzzle and more.

This interview inform a Canadian Firearms Journal piece I am writing about fast stepping rounds, to be published in the March edition.  You can follow Hornady on Instagram@hornadymfg or check out their website at https://www.hornady.com  You can download the Hornady reloading app here: https://www.hornady.com/reloading/hornady-reloading-app 

Poldi Wieland German Hunt tradition vs. North America

You can follow Poldi's adventures on INSTAGRAM@polidwieland and this podcast at linktr.ee/yearofplenty     

Joe Eppele, Co- Host of Wild TV's The Edge

You can find Joe on Instagram @joeeppele @wild_tv and @theedgetvshow   Come along for the journey with The Edge crew as they hunt big game, fish open waters, and demonstrate responsible hunting all around the world. Join Steve Ecklund, and Joe Eppele on their outdoor adventures as they pursue some of the world's biggest animals, all while overcoming unexpected hurdles that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat!

Bear Grease Beauty Products: Mrs. Bear Tech

Subscribe to Bear Hunting Magazine to read the full feature article Joleen Morehead wrote about her experience (and success) turning rendered bear grease into top drawer skin products. Check out Bear Hunting Magazine here:  http://www.bear-hunting.com   You can follow her on Instagram @ joleen_morehead

Bury Your Poo!

As more folks head into the outdoors it is critical that we have a discussion about how to deal with human waste.  There are only  two reasons for finding surface tissue and poo on a trek: ignorance, or being ignorant. This podcast will address the ignorant with a clear discussion of what is required and an explanation of how to safely dispose, or bury your trekking leavings. The second issue if a bit tougher to deal with. We'll just need to call those folks out on their bad behavior.  You ...

Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn talk confit.

You can find and follow Micheal Ruhlman and buy his books here: https://ruhlman.com/ And you can find and follow Brian Polcyn, book his classes and buy his books here: https://chefbrianpolcyn.com/ 

Camp Chef with Brooks Hansen

Brooks Hansen from CampChef walks listeners through the entire line of CampChef products.

Jenn Sharp Flat Out Saskatchewan

Matthew Dickerson Elevate Your Fly Fishing

You can check out Mathew Dickerson's webpage at: https://www.matthewdickerson.net/ and troutdownstream.net  Follow him on Instagram@matthewdickerson and @troutdownstream    Matthew Dickerson's Grad School instructor was a former student of Tolkein which influenced and likely enhanced his introduction into writing fantasy, his first novel was published in 1991 and he was written 15 books since then.  

Greg Buchel: Elevate Your Game with Big Horn Armory

My first-hand experience with Big Horn's lever gun chambered in  Smith and Wesson 500 was very positive. It is a beautifully finished firearm that cycles shells slickly. The round put the bear down quickly with authority. The combination of fit and finish, heft, function, and practicality are all contributing factors as to why I want this gun in my safe.    You can check out Big Horn Armory Inc.'s offerings here: https://www.bighornarmory.com/    And you can check out Tate Island Lodge h...

Leah Kongsrud on the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

Think about it, you are downstream from someone. And you are upstream from someone else. What we put in our water both by choice and inadvertently impacts the health of the watershed and to put a fine point on it––the very life-giving water you rely on daily for drinking.  This whole deal is critical to our ongoing health and survival.   And the bonus is a healthy river system means a healthy fishery for those of us who chase scaley critters with fly rods and whatnot.     You can learn m...

Leah Kongsrud on the North Saskatchewan River Alliance

Think about it, you are downstream from someone. And you are upstream from someone else. What we put in our water both by choice and inadvertently impacts the health of the watershed and to put a fine point on it––the very life-giving water you rely on daily for drinking.  This whole deal is critical to our ongoing health and survival.   And the bonus is a healthy river system means a healthy fishery for those of us who chase scaley critters with fly rods and whatnot.     You can learn m...

Holly Moroz Vegan turned Omnivore with bear hunt!

Holly describes in detail how she used her Nosler 28 to harvest a Vancouver Islan black bear on a steep hillside with the help of her boyfriend Owen. She has worked hard to learn to shoot, and how has successfully tagged her first bear. Give her story a listen, it's a good one!

Kate Hill Part 2: Cassoulet the French bean based family feast

Episode Notes Kate Hill wrote the book called Cassoulet, a French Obsession which is part recipe book, part history book, part charcuterie advice, part orientation to the southwest of France where Kate can drive to Bordeaux for delicious wine and to Armagnac for the premium regional spirit that competes with Cognac.  Hill breaks down the assembly of cassoulet and walks readers through each of the ingredients and provides detailed instruction on how to assemble and a cassoulet. Her advice ab...

Brad Fenson

Brad Fenson is a well know communicator: a writer, TV Host, instructor, and outdoor media personality in Western Canada. He has published hundreds of stories, provides hands-on instruction through his courses, and  continues to present at various outdoor venues.  You can read Fenson's work in pretty much any North American outdoor / hunting publication, and you can follow his exploits on Instagram@bradfenson and he hosts the https://www.harvestyourown.ca/podcast/  A hearty thank you and ma...

Tori, the Gathering Girl

You can find and follow Tori (Victoria) Loomis on Instagram@the_gatherin_girl   and on Clubhouse@thegatheringirl where she hosts three rooms weekly with Rikki Folger, last week's podcast guest. You can follow her blog at: https://www.thegatheringirl.com    A hearty thank you and manly slap on the back to Kolby Morehead, Producer, Sound Engineer, and expert Podcast Advisor. Kolby makes the podcast easier on your ears. And he makes me sound better than I do live.  DM or Follow Kolby on Inst...

Rikki Folger, Chef, Brand New Hunter

Rikki Folger killed her first animal in the spring of 2021––a wild turkey. We talk about how that went down, and what's next.     You can follow Rikki on Instagram@rikki_folger and you can Clubhouse@rikkiflger where she hosts three rooms with Victoria Loomis. Who you will meet next podcast.   A hearty thank you and manly slap on the back to Kolby Morehead, Producer, Sound Engineer, and expert Podcast Advisor. Kolby makes the podcast easier on your ears. And he makes me sound better than ...

Hank Shaw: Hook, Line, and Supper: Master-level fish advice

Hank hosts 23 thousand members on his private Facebook Page "Hunt Gather Cook". If you ask nicely, he might let you in.  The value of connecting with a hive of this many outdoors folks with a culinary bend gives you immediate access to an astounding breadth of resources.  You can follow Hank on Instagram at huntgathercook, where you can keep track of what he is preparing. You can buy all of his books on Amazon.ca (which I highly recommend you do A.S.A.P.) Check out his website at honest-foo...

Maine Bears: Hunters as Conservationists Jennifer Vashon Biologist

Iain Harrison of Recoil Network on Carnivore Magazine, the next step beyond farmers' markets

Braise: With Michael Ruhlman, a culinary transformation.

Check out Michael Ruhlman on his website at: https://ruhlman.com/ where you can check out his latest blog, buy his books, and subscribe to his newsletter. You will learn stuff, great stuff! Follow along on Instagram@ruhlman

Late To The Game: Late Onset Hunting with Mark Juhasz

Getting closer to his food is what drives Dr. Juhasz to begin his hunting pursuit in his 40's. To him, hunting is the logical next step beyond farmers' markets––harvesting your own game. Wild protein. He has his first turkey hunt planning for spring 2021.      We talk about what it means to pick up hunting well into adulthood and we explore the motivations and the process of getting started.    A hearty thank you and manly slap on the back to Kolby Morehead, Producer, Sound Engineer, and...

My Brother: My Hunting Mentor (The most fun a guy can have with his clothes on.)

Peter, my brother, is a bit of a mountain man if you can be a mountain man living on the prairies. He grew up stalking rabbits in the woods with his .177 pellet gun. He removed the stock back then so he could slide the barrelled action up the sleeve of his downfill coat to get past Mom in the kitchen so he could kill rabbits.  I don't know anyone that can put a sneak on like Peter. Hunting together as brothers have changed our relationship for the better. We have spent weeks in the field to...

Kate Hill: Confit

Kate Hill wrote the book called Cassoulet, a French Obsession which is part recipe book, part history book, part charcuterie advice, part orientation to the southwest of France where Kate can drive to Bordeaux for delicious wine and to Armagnac for the premium regional spirit.  She breaks down the assembly of cassoulet and how to make confit. Her advice about confit stems from her first-hand experience of the ancient art of curing protein in salt, slow cooking in fat, and storage in fat. Ka...