In the Outside

09/03/2024

Let me introduce you to the only app you'll ever need for hunting and trip planning in Canada!
IHunter Apps
Visit ihunterapp.com and use code OCC15 for 15% off your Ontario Public Land Subscription
Visit www.youtube.com/ for walk-throughs and tutorials

09/01/2024

New tools arrived today. Bear season opens Tuesday. I don't know why, but for the last 2 months, I've been craving the hunt this year! Can't wait to get started!

09/01/2024

A few predators on the cam

08/26/2024

A 10 point, 9 point, 6 point, 4 point and Bambi. Haven't seen the 8 point in a few days.

08/17/2024

If you're not mousing and running streamers in the rapids all night.. what's wrong with you?

08/10/2024

Is my puppy the only fair weather dog around? I've never seen a dog hate rain sooooo much lol

08/09/2024

This 9 point has shown up on both my trail cams. 730am, 1230pm, 430pm and 230am. And on both cams he's stopped to look me straight in the eyes! Challenge accepted! It's on bitch!

08/07/2024

A friend of mine just finished reading this and dropped it off while I was out fishing this weekend. I'm not saying we're doing research, but .... we're doing research. Looking forward to reading this one!

08/01/2024

WooHoo! My wife bought me a brand new tree stand. Damn, I've got it good!

07/31/2024

Tomorrow's job, hump 70lbs of bait 2kms up hill into the bush. Lay it out in front of both locations. Put the memory cards back in, change the trigger time and reset the time and date cause I did that wrong the first time. The stand should arrive Monday, then head in again to set up the 2nd stand, change the cards and lay more bait.

07/28/2024

🏕️ Attention all camping enthusiasts! 🏕️

Are you doing everything you can to ensure your gear lasts as long as your love for the outdoors? We just dropped a blog post on the art of storing and maintaining your camping equipment for the long haul!

From the importance of keeping your gear dry and clean to avoid damage and mold to the specific care for your sleeping bags and waterproofing your boots - we’ve covered it all. Plus, unique tips like using a leather canoe seat pack for essentials and the crucial steps to avoid food spoilage and bacterial growth in your cookware.

Don’t let moisture, pests, or damaged gear put a damper on your next adventure. Dive into this post based on the episode for detailed advice on:

Using containers with snap-on lids & vacuum bags for storage
Availing yourself of desiccant packs for moisture control
Essential maintenance checks and gear care tips
Get ahead of the game and ensure your camping gear is as ready for adventure as you are!



https://supergoodcamping.com/keep-your-camping-gear-happy-insights-from-the-super-good-camping-podcast/

07/11/2024

Woohoo! New trail cams came in the mail today. Saturday I head out to prep my area. Going to use my IHunter Apps to mark bedding and feeding areas as well as track my trail in and out to the stand. Going to blaze and clean the trail, clean out some shooting lanes and create an "obstacle course" to force them broadside 25-30yrds away. Going to head in once a week to drop 100lbs of cracked corn, 50lbs of apples and pull the memory cards.

07/03/2024

In for three draws! Fingers crossed. Super excited for this year's hunting season, so today out comes my Excalibur Crossbow so I can giver a tune-up and take a few practice shots. Then spend two weeks using my IHunter Apps in July and two weeks in August to scout, find a base camp and mark/track all of it!

07/03/2024

iHunter Store

07/02/2024

New video up!

What happens if you’re on a trip and you find yourself in a survival situation, dehydrated and suffering from heatstroke? Would you or could you persevere? Or have you become complacent with modern tools? This is not a survival situation, but let’s see how I make out when I become dehydrated and get heatstroke and try to build a bow drill from scratch for the first time!

Island Camping: My First Time Building a Bow Drill from ScratchWhat happens if you’re on a trip and you find yourself in a survival situation, dehydrated, an...

06/18/2024

Can budget night vision be a game changer?

The Game-Changing Potential of Affordable Night Vision | GT MEDIA’s N4 Night Vision BinocularsAre you a hunter? Would you like to get to your tree stand well...

05/28/2024

Ladies and Gentlemen... IT'S TIME!

Square Tailed Serenity and Forked Tailed Fury! Our 11 day Algonquin Provincial Park backcountry trip!

“SquareTailed Serenity & ForkTailed Fury” will be available on YouTube in the next 48hrs or less..Get ready to see some BIG Native Ontario Char from the back...

05/21/2024

Here's a sneak peek at our 11 day backcountry trip

11 Days in the Backcountry (sneak peek)On May 3rd 2024, Josh, Matt, Jake and myself headed into the backcountry for 11 days of fishing, camping and relaxatio...

05/19/2024

05/16/2024

05/15/2024

11 days, over 140km. Some days came easy, some days came hard. Spur of the moment side missions, adventures were had, mistakes were made, lessons were learned, blessed with weather, fish and phenomenal company. These photos don't even touch the surface of the time we had. I'm still in awe of the beauty we saw and the fun we had. The only word I can find to describe this trip and friendships are EPIC.
Josh Matt and Jake thank you for the memories.
Big thank you to the following brands that helped make this trip possible
IHunter Apps

Moonlit Fly Fishing
Swift Canoe & Kayak

04/29/2024

We'll, opening weekend has come and gone. and I put in some serious work. Got to break in my new rod and reel and put my rain suit to the test. We weren't as lucky as some, but I did manage to land this beautiful Speck in a river we weren't expecting to see one. On Sunday we met up with and had a great time trying our hands at some stealhead fishing and although Josh and I had no luck, Liam landed a tank. Home for 3 days, then it's off to for 10 days!

03/30/2024

ADDICTED. FULLY, COMPLETELY and I need to take a second to thank for getting me hooked and being there even when we ain't tossing lines hunting unicorns. Who would have thought that a message from a stranger on a long weekend would become family and turn into some of the greatest experiences in my life.
Love ya brother

03/22/2024

Got home from our little rip in the bush, checked emails before we settle in for a relaxing night of old 70s movies, and got this notification .. #1 in Outdoor Camping and #47 in Memoirs?? WOW, just WOW! Thank you all y'all! I'm speechless!

03/15/2024

IT AIN'T MUCH, BUT IM BRAGGING LOL Woke up this morning to an email from AKD that my payment method had been approved and had a link to "check the status of my book". I'm blown away. The majority of the stats are meh, but I broke a hundo and it's ranked 70 out of 20,000+ WWHHAAAAATTTT???? I put it out there just to put it out there. Haven't paid for an Amazon promo/ad, just tossed it up on social. I never thought for second it would do well (mediocre really, but well for me lol) Especially considering it's not edited, it's not a proper book, most of it is gibberish and written during a mental breakdown. So, if you're reading this and you've read it and helped it break the top 100 THANK YOU! (If you haven't read it, links in my bio lol)

03/12/2024

Spent a few hours today teaching Keeva how to get in and out of the boat from a "dock" and how to sit while the boat was rocking. Tomorrow I'm going to pack up a couple of backpacks and a food barrel and teach her how to get in and out with them in it and how to lay on them. Gonna try to this a few times this week and then maybe next week try it with the canoe in the water!

03/07/2024

The little posing for the camera!

03/07/2024

Happy Thursday folks! Once again I’m going to ask that instead of getting a Timmies or Starbucks coffee today, you make one at home and take the $5 you were going to spend there and donate it to the link below.

https://sweet-home-paddler-co-op.raisely.com/

Paddler Co-op is near and dear to the outdoor community. And if you’ve ever been interested in learning to paddle in any conditions, this is the place to go! Hell, while you’re there check out the river rescue course.

If you want to know more about what is going on, check out the two interviews below to listen to Ryan talk about his experience with the Co-op throughout the years, which led him to become the Executive Director and the challenges they are facing right now.

Super Good Camping Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qts-LVI1YW8

Canoehound Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBOnoC5uvI

Sweet Home Paddler Co-op : Make a donation today to support Sweet Home Paddler Co-op

03/05/2024

Processing some Chaga today. On a side note .. the sky has been full of geese today. Spring is definitely on its way!

03/04/2024

testing CAMP KITCHEN’s prototype stick-stove
I met Tyler and Kassy Scott, the owners and creators of CAMP KITCHEN at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto this past February (2024). I very much enjoyed their company and our conversations. They had decided to hand out five stick-stove prototypes for testing as well as feedback on the product. I can't tell you how humbled and honored I was to be selected as one of the five.
THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE FINAL PRODUCT. This video was made while I was testing their prototype and I loved it so much that I HAD to share it with you. By the time you are watching this video, I have used the stove three times and have had several great conversations with Tyler and Kassy regarding my experience with the stove. Below are the stove specs and all of CAMP KITCHEN’S social links and website (these ARE NOT affiliate links).
Please give them a follow and be sure to keep your eyes out for the official launch of their products.

CAMP KITCHEN TWIG STOVE:
Pack Dimensions: 11” Long x 6” Wide x 0.5” Thick
Stove Dimensions: 9” Long x 5.5” Wide x 5.25” Tall
Grill Grate Dimensions: 10” Long x 5” Wide with 50 SQ” of cooking space
Total Weight: 2.5lbs
Material: 18 Gage 430 stainless steel

CAMP KITCHEN links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camp_kitch
YouTube (Coming Soon): https://youtube.com/
Store (Launching Soon): https://campkitchenstore.ca
Email: [email protected]


https://youtu.be/41KX2uCeGyk

testing CAMP KITCHEN’s prototype stick-stoveI met Tyler and Kassy Scott, the owners and creators of CAMP KITCHEN at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto thi...