Best Backcountry Radio Network Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 151: Suing to Save Striped Bass (w/ Jeff Wilson) 1:29:11

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories' This week on O…

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Episode 150: A New Pike Species?? 1:39:50

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories On this year's …

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Episode 149: Making Coarse Fish Cool (w/ Tyler Winter) 1:55:56

7d ago1:55:56

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories This week on Ou…

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Episode 148: Snakehead Tastes Better Than Walleye? (w/ Joe Cermele) 1:26:09

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories This week on Ou…

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Episode 147: Fish Fraud - Your Seafood Is Not What You Think It Is 1:30:27

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Matthew Morris, a researcher who has discovered that roughly 1 in 5 seafood samples are mislabeled. Topics discussed include: how big the problem is in Canada; pickerel being a legally acceptable name for walleye; fish fraud; boat to table; fake "wild" foods; DNA barcodes; why misla…

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Episode 146: A Scientist's Take on LiveScope 1:30:46

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories This week on Ou…

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Episode 145: Three Weeks in the Backcountry (w/ Kevin Callan) 1:44:16

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Thank you to the sponsors of today's episode! - The Invasive Species Centre: Protecting Canada’s land and water from invasive species - SAIL: The Ultimate Destination for your Outdoor Adventures - J&B Cycle and Marine: Your Home for all things powersports, boats, and equipment - Freedom Cruise Canada: Rent the boat, own the memories This week on Ou…

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Episode 144: The Biggest Names in Bass Fishing 1:41:53

1M ago1:41:53

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete sit down with four MASSIVE names in tournament bass fishing: Bob Izumi, Jeff Gustafson, Cooper Gallant, and Scott Martin! Topics discussed included: whether Canadians have an advantage on their own waters; the early days of Canadian bass fishing; getting Lasik to read LiveScope; getting set in your w…

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Episode 143: The Status of our Moose Populations 1:38:39

2M ago1:38:39

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Brent Patterson and Joe Northrup of the Ontario MNRF to get a status update on Ontario's moose populations and to find out why/if they are in decline. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: three weeks on the road; The Trailer Park Boys; Vince McM…

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Episode 142: You've Never Seen Freshwater Fish Like This (w/ Inspired Planet Productions) 1:37:45

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Watch the documentary All Too Clear for FREE: https://www.tvo.org/series-docs This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick of Inspired Planet Productions to discuss their latest documentary which is giving the Planet Earth treatment to some of our favourite freshwater gamefish. First, however, a bit…

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Episode 141: Fishing the World's Largest Tides (On the Road Again #6) 49:57

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete, Steve, Nik, and Dean come to you from the shores of the Minas Basin where they recap their Bay of Fundy fishing trip and describe what it's like to fish the largest tides in the world! Topics discussed included: trolling without moving; ocean vs. river Striped Bass; losing your truck at the boat launch; Dog…

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Episode 140: Urban Fishing at its Finest (w/ Pierre Oliver-Blais) 54:43

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete and Steve are LIVE from the Minnow Tackle Shop in Fredericton, New Brunswick to recap the first leg of their trip to the east coast! Topics discussed included: Why we love the Maritimes; the big 5 species available in Fredericton; what makes the perfect muskie bait; trolling speeds for Striped Bass; bait mod…

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Episode 139: From Sunnyvale to the Black Bass Championship (w/ Pat Roach aka "Randy") 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are taking over the commentary desk at the Pan American Black Bass Championship to talk to one of the most recognizable faces in Canadian TV history, Pat Roach aka "Randy" from The Trailer Park Boys! Topics discussed included: Mr. Lahey; how much of The Trailer Park Boys is scripted; classic TPB line…

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Episode 138: Largemouth in New Brunswick?! (w/ Jeff Wilson) 1:21:21

3M ago1:21:21

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jeff Wilson to talk about Largemouth in New Brunswick and the threat some new quotas are posing to Miramichi Striped Bass. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: frosted pumpkins; beer koozies; Grass Carp; natural dog food; Jippy the Beagle; hunti…

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Episode 137: No LiveScope in Tournaments? 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are solo in studio to breakdown the recent bans and restrictions on Forward Facing Sonar in tournament bass fishing. Topics discussed included: The Fish'n America Show; Pete's weakness; weed removal; real muskie nets; getting kids involved in the outdoors; backyard camping; horsepower restrictions; chang…

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Episode 136: Are Stripers the New Salmon? (w/ Ron James) 1:33:13

3M ago1:33:13

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by former Fish TV co-host and current Miramichi River guide, Ron James! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: what Pete does on vacation; cigar-smoking locations; cabin sounds; whether cold water fish taste better; Goldfish; Vova's podcast debut; wh…

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Episode 135: A Celebration of Canadian Sportfishing (w/ Joe Ford) 57:23

4M ago57:23

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete is on vacation and Ang and Dean are joined by Joe Ford to discuss the current state of Canadian sportfishing and a massive event that is coming to Canada this month! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting shocked by your boat; St. Elmo's Fire; luminous plasma; …

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Episode 134: Are You Missing Out On Open-Water Fish? (On the Road Again #5) 49:38

4M ago49:38

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete, Steve, and Dean are live from Lake Obabika Lodge to give you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the latest episodes of The Fish'n Canada Show. Topics discussed included: Steve and Dean's new hosting jobs; getting used to fishing with a camera; open water smallmouth; cat and mouse techniques for Lake Trout; …

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Episode 133: Is Your Boat Cleaner Harming Our Fisheries? (w/ Mike Wisecarver) 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are back in studio to talk to Mike Wisecarver, owner of a company that is set to put an end to harsh cleaning products entering our waterways. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Pete's return, Nik's new nickname; material girls; striper people vs. salmon pe…

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Episode 132: Giant Lake Trout Near Toronto?? (On The Road Again #4) 48:02

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are LIVE from Loon Lodge on the famous Lake Temagami where they are recapping their most recent Fish'n Canada shoot and discussing one of the best Lake Trout fisheries they have ever seen. Topics discussed included: our new partners; "sharpshooting" lake trout; how electronics can change the way you Lake…

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Episode 131: Should We Be Fishing in Hot Weather? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 1:17:25

5M ago1:17:25

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to talk about fishing in the heat of summer and whether hot-weather fishing bans are on the horizon. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed include: YouTube handles; new ballast water regulations; and why we don't film in the USA. With thos…

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Episode 130: The Sheepshead Incident (On the Road Again #3) 52:47

5M ago52:47

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Pete and Steve are coming to you LIVE from the dock at the legendary Chaudiere Lodge! Topics discussed included: Steve's love for the French River; how it feels to be back at the lodge as a guest; weird summer weather; bass transitions; finding smallmouth in big water; the evolution of fishing guides; guiding for…

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Episode 129: Can Striped Bass Survive These New Regulations? (w/ Dr. Trevor Avery) 1:23:17

5M ago1:23:17

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Angelo is flying solo to talk to Dr. Trevor Avery about a new Striped Bass regulation that could devastate one of the most exciting fisheries in the country. First, however, some housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: staying anonymous; whether moon phases matter in freshwater fisheries; the salmon…

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Episode 128: World Famous (w/ Ian Mucher) 1:36:29

5M ago1:36:29

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by the man behind most of your favourite outdoor gear, Ian Mucher! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Vova's new job; Eating Wild's one-year anniversary; William Shatner's take on salmon farming; and trusting your leader knot. With those matters …

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Episode 127: Attacked by a Muskie!? (Interview with Muskie Attack Victim Max Mandl) 1:12:57

6M ago1:12:57

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Max Mandl and his father George, victim of the most recent muskie attack in Montreal. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Vegas heat; muskie attacks; the hay day of fishing commercials; the best pike fishery on the planet; spawning downstream; …

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Episode 126: The Best Pike Fishing We've Ever Seen?? (On the Road Again #2) 53:56

6M ago53:56

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are under the midnight sun, LIVE from the front deck of Brabant Lodge in the Northwest Territories! Topics discussed included: how easy it now is to get to the Northwest Territories; 20-pound pike; catching MULTIPLE Inconnu; when weather no longer matters; smoked lake trout; walleye ceviche; disproving t…

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Episode 125: LIVE from Nordic Point and Lumberjack Lodge (On the Road Again #1) 56:00

6M ago56:00

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Ever wondered what it takes to film a fishing show in the wild, unpredictable outdoors of Northwestern Ontario? Join us as we kick off our on-the-road outdoor journal radio podcast series from the stunning Sturgeon Lake, staying at the beautiful Lumberjack Lodge. Angelo Viola and Peter Bowman, along with their dedicated crew, share the exhilarating…

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Episode 124: What Makes a Good Guide? (w/ The Untamed Pursuits Podcast) 1:08:58

6M ago1:08:58

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Dean (Pete is fishing) are joined by Jamie Pistilli and Ridr Knowlton to talk about their new podcast - Untamed Pursuits! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Free Livescopes; our website ads; catching your client's fish; and Eagle Lake Muskie. With those matters …

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Episode 123: They're Spraying WHAT on our Crown Land? (w/ James Alofs) 1:16:57

7M ago1:16:57

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by YouTuber James Alofs to talk about Canada's policy on Glyphosates and what it is doing to our Crown Land and all the creatures that use it. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our line of church wear; the St. Lawrence River; turning guests into…

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Episode 122: Walleye in Great Slave Lake!? (w/ Peter Fox) 1:20:24

7M ago1:20:24

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Peter Fox, owner of Brabant Lodge on Great Slave Lake to talk to us about a unique and rarely discussed fishery in our country's far north. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: gym podcasts; Dolly Varden on The Fish'n Canada Show; Bow River brow…

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Episode 121: The Unwritten Rules of Fishing 1:14:42

7M ago1:14:42

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are solo in the studio to talk about some of fishing's unwritten rules and to preview the new format for our "On The Road Again" podcasts! Topics discussed included: first cigars; organic fun; hitting the road again; new scientific names; Lloydminster; nut drivers; stinging nettle; Hay Fever; The Wil…

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Episode 120: Should We Fish Pre-Spawn Bass? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven Cooke to get into the science of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, including a lengthy discussion on whether we should be fishing them before their spawn! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Fan mail from T. Nugent; our new hoodies; ho…

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Episode 119: The Evolution of Fly Fishing (w/ Dave Stewart - Wet Fly Swing Podcast) 1:21:21

8M ago1:21:21

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dave Stewart, host of one of America's largest fly fishing podcasts - Wet Fly Swing! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: getting flagged; Ang's battle with the IRS; our new look; being occasionally hilarious; cooking with wild herbs; whether CW…

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Episode 118: The Solution to our Tick Problem? 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are unintentionally guestless but are still here to give you all the outdoor news, tips, and stories you could ask for. Topics discussed included: where our guest went; haberdasheries; watching the Fish'n Canada Show in Mexico; ignorant lottery winners; living off grid; a new tick repellent; wearing …

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Episode 117: Settling for Average (w/ the Average Ontario Anglers) 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Jesse and Andrew of the Average Ontario Anglers podcast! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: lacking buttons; counting stitches; y-bone soup; the best-eating freshwater fish; eating too much fish; mercury poisoning; Iowa's fish kill; and out-of…

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Episode 116: Are Our Walleye Populations in Trouble? (w/ Zach Feiner) 1:17:48

8M ago1:17:48

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Zach Feiner, Fisheries ecologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and UW-Madison Center for Limnology, to talk about the danger our current weather patterns are posing our walleye. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: making up …

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Episode 115: Extending Your Boating Season (w/ Steve Tait) 1:19:54

8M ago1:19:54

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Steve Tait, Vice President of Maple Leaf Marinas to answer all of our spring boating questions! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Hydro Time; Service Ontario; talking to dogs; fish variants; Survivorman; whether fish change size once they die…

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Episode 114: Early Spring = Bad Fishing? (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 51:32

9M ago51:32

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steven J. Cooke to talk about what our unusually early spring means for our fisheries. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Fish Talk with the Doc; incognito entrances; carrot hands; the case against Permetherin; how electric cars will impac…

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Episode 113: The Digital Fishing World (w/ Jay Siemens) 44:06

9M ago44:06

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, the boys are back at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show for the last time this year with one of the most familiar faces in the Canadian fishing scene, Jay Siemens. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Muskies Canada; more weights in fish; and taking your crappie to the zoo. Wit…

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Episode 112: Hitting the Ice w/ Kris King 41:11

9M ago41:11

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by former Maple Leaf and current Executive Vice-President Of Hockey Operations for the NHL, Kris King! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed inlcuded: when the boys plan on retiring; the dominance of Canadian bass anglers; how we approach a new lake; and why …

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Episode 111: Premier Doug Ford Talks Fishing and Hunting 43:30

9M ago43:30

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are LIVE at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show to sit down with the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: where you can buy the Fish'n Canada boat; having your record rescinded; whether game law offenders are worthy of our sympathy; an…

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Episode 110: Seeing our Gamefish in 4K (w/ Inspired Planet Productions) 1:27:06

10M ago1:27:06

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by documentary film team Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick of Inspired Media Productions to talk about underwater fish photography and their mission to highlight the Quagga Mussel problem facing the Great Lakes. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: p…

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Episode 109: Will Robots Replace Outdoor Writers? (w/ Patrick Walsh) 1:10:40

10M ago1:10:40

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Editor-in-Cheif of Outdoor Canada Magazine to discuss how technology is changing the way we experience the outdoors. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: life as a hall of fame; in-cheifs; our upcoming LIVE show; Pete's swearing habit; 20-foot a…

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Episode 108: The Man Behind the Scenes (w/ Rick Dolishny) 1:28:52

10M ago1:28:52

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Fish'n Canada's own Rick Dolishny for a walk down memory lane and a look inside a new venture that will change the way anglers look at accommodations. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: cracking the code on our new look; Party Marty; why we do…

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Episode 107: Are Ticks Threatening our Moose Populations (w/ Dr. Steeve Côté) 1:15:36

10M ago1:15:36

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Dr. Steeve Côté, professor of biology at the Université Laval who is dedicated to studying the destructive potential of winter ticks on our moose populations. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: our 38th season; stocking bait instead of game fi…

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Episode 106: Untamed Stories (w/ Ridr Knowlton) 1:19:44

11M ago1:19:44

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COME SEE US AT THE TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S SHOW! This year, at the International Centre, the entire Outdoor Journal Radio and Fish'n Canada crew will be on-site, meeting listeners and doing live podcasts from our booth. Tickets are on sale now and listeners of our show can get 15% off by using the link below: https://secure.masterpromotions.ca/tickets/…

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Episode 105: The Brains Behind Barotrauma (w/ Dr. Steven Cooke) 1:41:20

11M ago1:41:20

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Carleton University's Dr. Steven Cooke to get a scientist's perspective on the barotrauma controversy and to discuss the sudden distrust of fish science. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: the danger of fishing in deep water; why Ang and Pete …

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Episode 104: The Recipe for Trophy Walleye (w/ Ted Putnam) 1:21:55

11M ago1:21:55

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Ted Putnam, owner of the world-renowned Hawk Lake Lodge, to talk about his personal experience in managing a trophy walleye population. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: the origins of Bowrod; fish philosophy; our new look; pumping gas; New B…

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Episode 103: Are Warm Winters Hurting Our Fisheries? (w/ Dr. Michael Twiss) 1:34:40

11M ago1:34:40

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by Great Lakes scientist and Dean of Algoma University's Faculty of Science, Dr. Michael Twiss, to talk about the effect our warm winters and lack of ice cover is having on our fisheries. First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: merch prices, high nuts…

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Episode 102: Thinking Like a Walleye (w/ Paul J. Radomski) 1:49:30

12M ago1:49:30

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This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, Ang and Pete are joined by fisheries biologist and author, Paul J. Radomski! First, however, a bit of housekeeping was in order. Topics discussed included: Ang's airport troubles; sixteen hour delays; whether Fish'n Canada is breaking the law; iPhone photography; boatside releases; what Pete does in the shadows; …

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