An Urban Outdoorsman Podcast

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... The post Episode 035 – A Series of Unfortunate Events appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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. The post Episode #34 – Nick Larson of Project Upland – appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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. The post Episode # 33 – Swamp Bucks and Grouse Hunting appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #032 – E-scouting for hunting ft. iHunter’s Mark Stenroos appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #31 – Vegetable Gardening appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode # 30 – Intro to Bow Making appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #29 – Beginner Elk Hunting in Splendid Isolation appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #028 – Art of Bowhunting appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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,... The post Episode #027 – Hunt to Eat with Mahting Putelis appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.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,... The post Episode #026 – Hunting Dogs with Kevin Riddell appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #025 – Camp Cooking with Chef Corso appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #024 – Spring Recap appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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,... The post Episode #023 – The County appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #022 – Mobile Deer Hunting with DIY Sportsman appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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 post Episode #021 – Public Land Swamp Buck appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #020 – Upland Hunting with Edgar Castillo appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #019 – Goose Hunting with Marc Lapierre appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #018 – Budget Boats and Frugal Fishing appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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... The post Episode #017 – Spring Season Roundup appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

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,... The post Episode #016 – Turkey Talk with the Canadian Wild Turkey Federation appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

Ontario’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... The post Episode #015 – Traditional Archery With Jeff Kavanagh appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

A 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... The post Episode #014 – Ice Fishing Basics with Omnivore Culture appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

Recording 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... The post Episode #013 – Cazenovia Wisconsin appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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... The post Episode #012 – Winter Camping With Joe Robinet appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

In 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... The post Episode #011 – Doug Duren appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

In 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... The post Episode #010 – Waterfowl Tips With The gohuntbirds.com Crew appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

In 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... The post Episode #009 – The Hunting Gear Guy appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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.... The post Episode #008 – Fishing 101 With Gord Ellis appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

In 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... The post Episode #007 – The Wild Forager’s Society appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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... The post Episode #006 – The Wild Dietitian – Carley O’Kane appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

e 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... The post Episode #005 – Whitetail Deer Hunting with the Rack Stacker Guy appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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... The post Episode #004 – Talking Turkey with Kevin Bartley appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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. The post Episode #003 – Saskatchewan Duck Hunting appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

We 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... The post Episode #002 – Public Land Hunting and Cheap Winter Camping appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.

The 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... The post Episode #001 – Your First Hunting Firearm appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.