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Whether you're an avid hunter or just a regular outdoorsman, you’ve come to the right place. The Unsuccessful Hunters is a podcast dedicated to the great outdoors and seeks to educate, entertain, and inspire a new generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. This show discusses everything from hunting, fishing, conservation, camping, and so much more. This show is in collaboration with The Unsuccessful Hunters who are a group of individuals who run a successful YouTube hunting show that sh ...
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Episode 035 – A Series of Unfortunate Events
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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 ground, buck fever, tracking challenges, hunting as a new dad, flashlights in the face, winter grouse hunting, the Pelee pheasant hunt…
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Catching Back Up -- Deer Season Highlights & Lessons Learned 2020/21
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In this episode, Josiah and Lane are back and discussing what their deer season was like for 2020. They talk about the highs, lows, and lessons learned from their most memorable season yet. Additionally, they run over what they want the future of the podcast to look like and how they plan to structure the future of the podcast. Listen and make sure…
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Episode #34 – Nick Larson of Project Upland –
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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.By An Urban Outdoorsman Podcast
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Episode # 33 – Swamp Bucks and Grouse Hunting
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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.…
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Episode #032 – E-scouting for hunting ft. iHunter’s Mark Stenroos
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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 with Mark Stenroos, the creator of the incredibly useful iHunter App about tips and tricks for e-scouting using iHunter and other online resources. Topics discusse…
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Urban Hunting, Plans for the Season, and Lane gets pulled by a Cop.
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This episode is a doozy! We talk about everything from our plans for the season to Lane getting pulled by a cop while hunting! Make sure you head over to YouTube and Instagram and follow us on @TheUnsuccessfulHunters
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Self Filming Your Hunt -- The Why, The How, and the Struggle
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah discuss the art of self filming their hunts. They discuss how to get started on a budget, the passion you need for it, and the struggle you'll go through, but the reward of it all. Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook at: The Unsuccessful Hunters
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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 fight breaks out. The post Episode #31 – Vegetable Gardening appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.…
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The Stickboys Interview -- Final Prep for the Season, Scouting, and Hunting Stories
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In this episode, Josiah and Lane sit down to interview Dalton Lewis, a founder of the Stickboys--a group that is dedicated to bowhunting, traditional archery, woodsmanship, and more. This interview is full of great information and discussion, so listen up!
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Fitness in the Whitetail Woods -- Is it important?
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In this episode, Josiah and Lane discuss fitness in the whitetail woods, why it's important, whether it's important or not, and some common things they do to help their pursuit of bowhunting whitetails!
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Saddle Hunting -- The Most Efficient Mobile Hunting System?
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah discuss Saddle Hunting as a mobile hunting system. They discuss their experiences with the saddle and why DIY guys prefer to be saddle hunting instead of tree stand hunting. Make sure to find us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram under @TheUnsuccessfulHunters.
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Our Greatest Hunting Failures and Arrow Setups (Do they matter?)
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah discuss their greatest hunting failures and their arrow setups that came from those mistakes. They discuss everything they learned from their mistakes and how they found out (the hard way) about arrow setups and why they matter. Please feel free to subscribe and give us a rating!…
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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 techniques, suggested forums, stick bows, home depot board bows, and more. Check out Shane’s handmade bows (which you can buy!) on his…
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Stalked By A Cougar Hunting Mule Deer in Montana -- Crazy Bowhunting stories, Sound Tactics, and 40 + Years of Experience in the Whitetail Woods
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah interview Scott Moore. Scott has been bowhunting since 1984 and has killed plenty of big bucks, including multiple Pope and Young Whitetails. We discuss his tactics, his failures, how he learns from each hunt and evolves as a bowhunter over time, and also that one time in Montana where he was stalked by Cougar? List…
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"Budget Bucks" -- How To Plan Out Of State Hunts Cheap
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In this episode, Josiah and Lane discuss out of state hunting--on a budget.. They discuss their plans, while being on a very limited budget. They provide their thought process, tips on how to limit their budget, and other ideas on trying to get the elusive "budget bucks."
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah discuss 7 common mistakes in hunting and that new hunters make. They talk about mistakes they've made, seen others make, and have even caused others to make. They recall a lot of mistakes and good times hunting together as new bow hunters. Give this a listen and remember to subscribe and review Born to Hunt! Also, c…
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Saddle Hunting vs. Tree Stands -- Which is better?
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In this episode, Lane and Josiah discuss saddle hunting versus tree stand hunting. Both have pros and cons, but which is superior and will be taken into the woods with us this fall? Listen to find out! Also, do us a favor and subscribe to both our podcast and our YouTube show "The Unsuccessful Hunters." Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClS…
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Welcome to the first edition of Born to Hunt! In this episode Josiah and Lane introduce themselves, their hunting experience, what Born to Hunt means to them, and what our hopes are with this podcast. We cover everything from Public Land Hunting, personal experiences, and our aspirations. Give us a listen and subscribe!…
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Episode #29 – Beginner Elk Hunting in Splendid Isolation
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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 elk, using i-Hunter, the gutless method, learning to call, and the elk hunting gear you do and don’t need. The post Episode #…
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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 for setting up on deer and, of course, bowhunting. The post Episode #028 – Art of Bowhuntin…
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Episode #027 – Hunt to Eat with Mahting Putelis
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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, molesting fish, tickling ducks, Hunt to Eat Canada shirts, new hunting media, and venison diplomacy. Check out Hunt to…
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Episode #026 – Hunting Dogs with Kevin Riddell
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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, feeding and supplementing, and how dogs enhance ethical hunting. The post Episode #026 – Hunting Dogs with Kevin Riddell appeared first on anu…
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Episode #025 – Camp Cooking with Chef Corso
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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 outline below. 0:00 Intro to Chef Corso; 12:00-Meal Planning and Pantry Items; 18:20-Flavour profiles and …
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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 person blinds, spooking birds, bear hunting as an urbanite, summer fishing, and calling to other hunters. The post Episode #024 – Spring Recap appeared fi…
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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, tips for e-scouting, non-traditional locator calls, permissions, the urban-rural divide, tur-pigeon tacos, hunting with guys you barely k…
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Episode #022 – Mobile Deer Hunting with DIY Sportsman
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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 saddles and lightweight treestands, scouting pressured public land, best ways to enter a property, Deeper …
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Episode #021 – Public Land Swamp Buck
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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 shot, and the eerieness of headlamps. Plus, a bonus section at the end on home taxidermy using a thrift-store roasting…
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Episode #020 – Upland Hunting with Edgar Castillo
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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 land bird hunting, scouting upland habitats, and hunting birds in Kansas. You can fi…
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Episode #019 – Goose Hunting with Marc Lapierre
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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 geese, setup basics, decoy numbers, meeting other hunters, and a 10 gauge, bolt action shotgun. Marc was recording at the same time, and you ca…
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Episode #018 – Budget Boats and Frugal Fishing
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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 can check out the two budget vessels we discussed on amazon: the Intex Seahawk 4 is here and the Klymat pack raft here. Keep an eye out for…
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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 a blind, hunting turkeys with a recurve bow, and more. The post Episode #017 – Spring Season Roundup appeared first on anurbanoutdo…
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Episode #016 – Turkey Talk with the Canadian Wild Turkey Federation
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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, threats to turkey populations, and tips to help you improve (or begin!) your turkey hunting this season. The post Epi…
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Episode #015 – Traditional Archery With Jeff Kavanagh
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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 wing shooting with a bow. In this episode resident traditional archer Mike Meusel and resident archery beginner Mike Finley…
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Episode #014 – Ice Fishing Basics with Omnivore Culture
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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 Ontario’s Bay of Quinte. They were consummate hosts, and we had a total blast with them out on the ice. After the fishing, we…
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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 buck fever, the importance of wind, friends being dads in the blind, and post-shot self-doubt. Our sincere thanks to Do…
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Episode #012 – Winter Camping With Joe Robinet
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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 also drank craft beers and got laughed at by Joes’ wife. Joe taught us about what sleeping bags to use, what food he brings out with him, what…
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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 whitetail hunter and a very careful thinker about hunting. Topics discussed in this episode include beginners’ approaches to hunting, …
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Episode #010 – Waterfowl Tips With The gohuntbirds.com Crew
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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 relationships with private landowners, decoy setups, beginner mistakes and the importance of hiring an outfitter/guide as a newbie. We apprecia…
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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 Mapleseed rifelmanship program, deer calibers and the Klobb. Check out the straight-dope, high-quality content that Adriel is putting out at The Huntin…
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Episode #008 – Fishing 101 With Gord Ellis
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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. braided line, basic tackle, key gear, the best eating fish, and much more. Gord was a fantastic guest and provided a ton of great in…
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Episode #007 – The Wild Forager’s Society
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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 and passionate about wild plants in equal measure. Topics discussed include recommended books for aspiring foragers, wild plants in each se…
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Episode #006 – The Wild Dietitian – Carley O’Kane
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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 brought to the podcast recording. The post Episode #006 – The Wild Dietitian – Carley O’Kane appeared first on anurbanoutdoorsman.com.…
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Episode #005 – Whitetail Deer Hunting with the Rack Stacker Guy
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We 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 season. You can check out Rack Stacker at their new website, rackstacker.ca You can also follow Steve and Rac…
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Episode #004 – Talking Turkey with Kevin Bartley
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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 to master, types of calls and their advantages, and common mistakes that turkey hunters make. Check out GobbleStalker’s excellent range of Canadian-m…
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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.By An Urban Outdoorsman Podcast
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Episode #002 – Public Land Hunting and Cheap Winter Camping
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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 a hardware store tarp. Links to topics discussed in this episode: The Turkey Hunter Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-turkey-hunter-p…
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Episode #001 – Your First Hunting Firearm
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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 delicious Ontario beer. Brian was awesome and gave us some great information that will be very useful to the new hunter including info about: Wh…
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