The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast is an Internet audio show that focuses on outdoor activities in the Canadian Maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island). The podcast features engaging discussion and interviews on such subjects as sport fishing, hunting, shooting, pros…
David Doggett: Internet Entrepreneur, Web/Video Developer and Fishing Guide
Atlantic,Canada
In this episode I am excited to announce the launch of a brand new outdoor website community for The Maritimes, http://maritimeoutdoors.com. The focal point of this new site is an outdoor directory for everything "outdoors" in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.I'm also pleased to bring you another short cast with Perry Munro, this one where he talks about the best trout fisherman he's ever met while guiding up north.
Join me and let's catch up with Matt Dort.Some of the topics we discuss are:Hurricane Fiona Damage ChatAbout Matt & Fishing BackgroundPictou CountySouth Shore Uplands Salmon IssuesMatt on hunting and fishing growing upMatt's target species/opportunities in his areaStriped Bass fisheryMatt's photos/drone footage on social mediaShubenacadie & Stewiacke River world class Striped Bass fisheryStriped bass fishery etiquette, issues, and helpful tipsRainbow Trout and Brown Trout FisheriesMatt's favourite Brown Trout flies (Zoo Cougar, Stone Fly, and Mouse Pattern)Fall Atlantic Salmon Runs in recent years
Dave starts off this episode by reflecting on the loss of good friend and legend angler, Mike Crosby. In addition to being one of the best Atlantic Salmon anglers, Mike was instrumental with his conservation efforts and at the time of his passing was president of the Nova Scotia Salmon Association. Dave also talks about …
In this episode, I chat with Lisa who owns and operates Atlantick, a Nova Scotian business. Ticks are not only a pest to those of us who try to enjoy the great outdoors, but many of them carry Lyme disease and can transmit an array of other bacterial infections. When I realized there was a …
With over half a century of experience as a fishing and hunting guide, Perry Munro is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. In addition to guiding, Perry is also an extremely accomplished outdoor author and artist. His countless stories are sure to appeal to any outdoorsman. This episode is the second of several “short casts” …
With over half a century of experience as a fishing and hunting guide, Perry Munro is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. In addition to guiding, Perry is also an extremely accomplished outdoor author and artist. His countless stories are sure to appeal to any outdoorsman. This episode is the first of several “short casts” …
In this episode of the podcast, I catch up with Chris Sinclair who has been spent the past 4 seasons as a fly fishing guide in Labrador for trophy Brook Trout at Crooks Lake Lodge and Atlantic Salmon at Flowers River Lodge. Listen in as Chris tells of his awesome experiences guiding in the wilds …
In this episode, I sit down for a chat with local author and angler, Lowell Demond. Lowell has published two books, Hooked!, a collection of 23 fishing stories, and “Where did the Nickel Go?”, an account of his time in the Canadian arctic. Listen as Lowell shares his interesting angling and life experience with us. …
In this episode of the podcast, Danny Ripley and I reminisce about Striped Bass fishing on The Annapolis River (Nova Scotia) back in the 80’s and early 90’s. Though Danny and I really didn’t get to know much of each other until later in life, we shared having been fortunate enough to experience great Striped …
In this episode of the podcast, Dave chats with Kirk Havercroft of Sustainable Blue to find out how they are revolutionizing the aquaculture industry with their one-of-a-kind land based facility located here in Nova Scotia. If you are concerned about our native Atlantic Salmon stocks or our coastal ecosystem in general, please consider boycotting Atlantic …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave connects with good friend Michael Isaacs and they chat about some of the differences between experiencing the outdoors here on the East Coast of Canada, as opposed to where Michael lives on the West Coast. Michael Isaacs, a longtime friend of Dave’s, has extensive camping, hiking, and skiing experience …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Trevor Avery, a marine biologist (Ph.D.) and biostatistician (P.Stat.) with a variety of research interests. Trevor and Dave chat about bycatch species found in The Bay of Fundy such as skate, sculpin, eels, and dogfish. This episode has been brought to you in part by LabradorFlyFishing.ca …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Blake Milbury of Mill Lake Outfitters located in Bear River Nova Scotia. Blake is an experienced hunter, angler, and guide who enjoys taking his clients on remote wilderness adventures in search of bear, deer, and speckled trout. While the majority of Blake’s clients are typical …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with local fishing and hunting guide, David Hartlin. David is an established outdoorsman based in Nova Scotia who also guides in Newfoundland & Labrador. David also shares his “Stuck Buck” story with us in this episode. To connect with David, please visit his Facebook page …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Dick Fevens, owner/operator of Sandy Lake Lodge, a remote Newfoundland Moose and Bear hunting lodge. Sandy Lake Lodge enjoys a healthy population of moose, caribou and bears in the area surrounding its quiet and tranquil location. Listen as Dick talks about the lodge, the unique …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with local sea kayaking enthusiast and tour guide, Adam Zita. This is the second episode of the podcast featuring kayaking. Episode 011 featured Chris Arnold where he and Dave talked about kayak fishing. Did you know that there are Paddle Sport, Boating, ATV’ing, Hunting, and …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks with longtime angling friend, Tony Robinson, about the growing Muskie (Muskellunge) fishery on the Saint John River, New Brunswick. While Muskie are an invasive species to the province, they are now well established and the result is a world class fishery for Maritime big game anglers. Related …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks with Chris Sinclair, a dedicated young outdoorsman who has quickly become an experienced fly angler and fly tyer. At the time of this episode, Chris is just 20 years old and is well on his way with his education – studying in Prince Edward Island, soon …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks with longtime friend Mike Crosby. Listen as Mike not only recounts his love of fly fishing, but also shares with us his account of catching a massive 60+ pound Atlantic Salmon on the Restigouche River, New Brunswick, in 1988. Mike also talks about his book “River …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Mike Dean of BoaterExam.com about the various boating, hunting, atv, snowmobile, and now paddle sport courses available. If you enjoy the great outdoors, and want to make sure you are properly educated and legally certified, this episode is for you. Related links: Outdoor Educational …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about four featured outdoor Maritime online communities, Maritime Kayaking, Maritime Gardening, Maritime Rider, and Maritime Camping. If you live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island and enjoy canoeing or kayaking, gardening, motorcycles/powersports, or camping, you’ll love these online communities. Related links: MaritimeKayaking.com …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing in The Maritimes. Dave talks once again with friend Steve Clapperton, host of Eastlink TV’s “Fishing with Friends”. During the tuna season, Steve is first mate for Northumberland Bluefin Tuna Charters and tells us about the incredible tuna fishery in …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about kayaking in The Maritimes. Dave talks with verteran kayaker Chris Arnold about the different styles, makes, and models of kayaks available on the market today. From SOT (sit on top) to SIK (sit in kayaks), this episode will prove useful whether you are …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about prospecting for gold in The Maritimes. Listen as Dave tells his story of being bit by the “gold bug” back in 2011 and covers some prospecting basics including panning for gold, sluice boxes, and gold claims. Related links: My Gold Prospecting Videos – …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks open net pen fin fish aquaculture with Lewis Hinks, director of programs for the Atlantic Salmon Federation in Nova Scotia. Lewis is currently one of only 11 master certified fly casting instructors in all of Canada. Open net pen fin fish aquaculture is not …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Don MacLean. Don is a resident of Nova Scotia and is not only an avid angler but is also the author of several Maritime sport fishing related books. Two of Don’s books are, Discover Nova Scotia Sportfishing and A Little Thing I Tied Myself. Dave …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks shark fishing with Captain Art Gaetan of Blue Shark Charters. Did you know the waters off our Maritime coast are teaming with sharks? It’s true! And if you are looking for a true angling adventure unlike any other, listen to this episode and qualify …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave continues the discussion about Ticks & Lyme Disease with Vett Lloyd, a biologist at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Vett shifted her focus from cancer to ticks and lyme disease after becoming infected herself while gardening. Now Vett’s lab is one of only a few places …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks about the NOT so great outdoors. After telling about his encounter with a blood infection caused from a leech bite, Dave talks with Kathryn Maroun, host of the TV show ‘What A Catch’ about her personal battle with Lyme disease. The intent of this episode is …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Chris Bower about Geocaching. This “fun for the whole family” activity is steadily growing in popularity all over the globe. Chris tells Dave about how he became involved and addicted to Geocaching as well as answers some questions that will help you better …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with PhD Candidate, Eddie Halfyard about acid rain and the West River Sheet Harbour liming project undertaken by the Nova Scotia Salmon Association. Eddie starts off his discussion with the quote “first and foremost I’m an angler”. He spent much of his childhood in …
In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett interviews Mike Sabean. Mike is a long time member of the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club, and also teaches Firearms safety courses in Nova Scotia. In this interview, Mike tells us about the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club facilities as well as some popular events …
Welcome to the Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast. In this, the first episode, host Dave Doggett explains his plans for the podcast. Dave also interviews Steve Clapperton, host of EastLink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show. Steven Clapperton has been host of Eastlink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show since 2007. Steve was born and raised in Scotland and …