Travis Bader, host of The Silvercore Podcast, discusses matters related to hunting, firearms, hiking, outdoor adventure, success, health and more with the people and businesses that comprise the community all from a uniquely Canadian perspective. Join the Silvercore Club: https://www.silvercore.ca/club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silvercoreclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/silvercoreca Travis Bader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav/ Website: https://silvercore.ca Email: podcast@silvercore.ca
Episodes
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader sits down with Paul Ballard and they answer questions from our listeners in our first ever AMA, Ask Me Anything Podcast. Listen in as they discuss hunting and fishing during COVID, answer questions submitted for our AMA including advise on GPS vs maps, how much to spend on optics, how to promote more youth getting into shooting sports and hunting, and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:01:43]
- Hunting and Fishing during COVID [00:01:43 - 16:16]
- AMA, Ask Me Anything [00:16:16]
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- Best way for more youth to get into shooting sports or hunting [00:16:50 - 00:29:40]
- The possible delay of the Silvercore National Pistol Shoot due to COVID [00:29:40 - 00:31:52]
- Advise/Recommendations on GPS versus maps [00:31:53 - 00:37:38]
- How much is too much for optics? [00:37:39 - 00:42:24]
- Where and when to find the Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis [00:42:25 - 00:45:40]
- Bridging the gap in the firearms community and those who have no appreciation for hunting or target sports. [00:45:41 - 00:56:24]
- How to get firearm owners to stand up and say or do something [00:56:25 - 00:58:32]
- How can I get into hunting? [00:58:33 - 01:07:41]
- Questions for future podcast & outro [01:07:42 - 01:08:07]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:00 - 00:01:06]
- Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association [00:06:55], [00:19:22]
- BC Wildlife Federation [00:08:32] [00:08:45] [00:19:45] [00:43:14] [00:46:21]
- DS Tactical [00:14:52]
- Maple Seed Project [00:17:29] [00:18:14]
- DCRA [00:18:56]
- BCRA [00:18:57]
- Hank Shaw [00:24:18]
- Silvercore National Pistol Shoot [00:29:44] [00:31:22]
- Drummond Shooting Supplies [00:30:32]
- Dlask Arms [00:30:37]
- Kent Outdoors [00:30:40]
- Poco Military [00:30:41]
- Reliable Gun [00:30:47]
- Garmin [000:34:09] [00:35:23]
- iHunter [00:36:26] [00:45:32]
- Vortex Optics [0:38:04] [00:38:28] [00:39:36]
- Hunting & Trapping Regulations Synopsis [00:36:16] [00:42:38] [00:42:58]
- Ministry of Forest Lands, Natural Resources, Operations, and Rural Development [00:43:54]
- Limited Entry Hunting Synopsis [00:43:37] [00:44:07] [00:44:23]
- Limited Entry Hunting [00:44:18]
- Canadian Firearms Safety Course [00:46:27]
- Master Hunter Program in Washington State [01:00:52] [01:01:02] [01:01:49] [01:01:55]
- Waterfowl Heritage Days [01:02:50]
- Jenny Ly Podcast [01:05:39]
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Marshall Lowen, a master firearms instructor, Canadian military veteran, master of the hunt and elder in the Metis community. Marshall's Lakota name is Mázawakȟaŋ, which means "many guns".
Marhsall shares with us some interesting hunting stories as well as his unique perspective on teaching firearms and hunting to indigenous groups and insight into fostering respect and understanding between indigenous and non-indigenous communities in Canada.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:01:09]
- Indigenous vs. non-indigenous communities [00:01:10 - 00:14:49]
- Indigenous community group training & respect [00:14:50 - 00:21:54]
- Teaching non-indigenous people about the indigenous & possible gaps in understanding [00:21:55 - 00:33:36]
- Indigenous group hunting & becoming squinted with the indigenous communities to better understand [00:33:37 - 00:37:46 ]
- Being humble & learning their language [00:37:47 - 00:41:24]
- Native names, records & dwellings [00:41:25 -00:48:03]
- Removing pre-conceptions & making culture adjustments [00:48:04 - 00:53:06]
- Looking after the band & Hunters giving away their first animal [00:53:07 - 00:57:24]
- Re-gifting, Ton & cleansing [00:57:25 - 01:04:05]
- Outro [01:04:06 - 01:04:36]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:08 - 00:00:42]
- Chilcotin [00:02:38], [00:12:09], [00:23:47], [00:35:23], [00:39:41], [00:40:02]
- Musqueam [003:33], [00:17:41], [00:21:45]
- Squamish [00:03:36]
- Stradivarius [00:05:26]
- Bill Reed [00:06:58], [00:21:26]
- Susan Point [00:06:59]
- Tsilhqot'in National Government [00:12:15]
- Gitxsan [00:21:02]
- The Sparrow decision [00:21:45]
- The Guerin decision [00:21:48]
- Wet’suwet’en [00:36:07]
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Brief Summary of Show:
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Backcountry Hunter and Anglers Regional Leader, Jenny Ly about how she got into hunting, ego involved in hunting, her role as a regional leader for BHA and her direction moving forward with Chasing Food Club.
If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at podcast@silvercore.ca. We would love to hear from you!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:01:13]
- Jenny’s start & interest in hunting [00:01:14 - 00:08:06]
- First Hunt [00:08:07 - 00:12:24]
- Dunning-Kruger effect, Ego in Hunting & the term Huntress [00:12:25 - 00:22:10]
- Monetizing a passion for hunting [00:22:11 - 00:24:42]
- Goat Balls [00:24:42 - 00:26:57]
- Chasing Food Club’s future and direction [00:26:57 - 00:29:03]
- Living in an urban area vs. remote area [00:29:03 - 00:31:00]
- Jenny’s favourite game dish [00:31:00 - 00:32:49]
- Biggest challenges facing Hunters [00:32:52 - 00:34:47]
- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers [00:34:47 - 00:37:03]
- Travis’ experience with ego, Jenny’s advise in removing ego in situations & seeing the other perspective [00:37:03 - 00:44:50]
- Outro [00:44:50 - 00:45:50]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:21 - 00:01:54], [00:45:18]
- Chasing Food Club [00:01:34], [00:05:51], [00:22:39], [00:26:57], [00:27:41]
- Eat Wild [00:05:25]
- Limited Entry / LEH [00:08:49], [00:08:57]
- The Rookie Hunter Podcast [00:10:10]
- Dunning-Kruger effect [00:10:13], [00:12:25]
- Backcountry Hunters and Anglers [00:21:13], [00:32:54], [00:34:57] [00:35:57], [00:36:54]
- April Vokey [00:39:41]
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Silvercore pro staffer and hunter extrordinaire, Paul Ballard to discuss gear for new hunters. There are so many options to choose from it can be overwhelming, particularly to someone starting out. We cut through the clutter and explain what you need, what you don't and where your money is best spent so that you can have a productive and enjoyable hunt.
We also discuss the Vortex Apparel Package, the Silvercore Club Shoot, and a number of other ongoing promotions and giveaways that you don't want to miss out on! Listen to the podcast to learn how to enter for free and and check out our website for full details.
If you are a new listener to The Silvercore Podcast, make sure to subscribe and join in the conversation!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:01:43]
- Rifle purchase[00:04:52 - 00:06:08]
- Hunting gear [00:06:09 - 00:06:39]
- Waterfowl Gun [00:06:40 - 00:07:24]
- Rifles [00:07:25 - 00:13:54]
- Caring for your firearm [00:13:55 - 00:16:41]
- Common calibres, calibre accuracy [00:16:42 - 00:23:32]
- Stock’s, firearm placement, recoil pads [00:23:33 - 00:28:00]
- Carrying a firearm out in the field- slings [00:28:00 - 00:31:12]
- Different types of optics, Setting up your optics, how to use your optics, Accuracy of optics, and robustness [00:31:13 - 00:46:31]
- Binoculars [00:46:32 - 00:49:11]
- Silvercore Giveaways:
- Splendid Bastard Package
- Glock Collector Item [00:51:30 - 00:52:23]
- Mantis [00:55:08 - 00:55:57]
- CZ Mallard [00:55:57 - 00:57:02]
- Silvercore Postal Shoot [00:49:31 - 00:50:38] , [00:57:02 - 00:59:09]
- Knives [00:59:56 - 01:05:07]
- Other Hunting Equipment ( Clothing Equipment, Ancillary Equipment [01:05:07 - 01:07:27]
- Suggestions for next Podcast [01:07:27]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:12], [00:57:25]
- Vortex Optics [00:01:55], [00:043:13 -00:045:22], [01:07:15]
- Tikka [00:09:24]
- Thompson's water seal [00:14:39]
- Reliable Gun [00:17:13], [00:45:22], [00:57:36]
- Poco Military [00:17:46], [00:45:22], [00:57:25]
- Kent Outdoors [00:17:46], [00:45:22], [00:57:25]
- Silvercore Postal Shoot [00:49:31], [00:58:32 - 00:5
- Splendid Bastard [00:50:38]
- Glock (Canada) [00:51:30 -00:52:23]
- Alaska Guide Creations binoculars pouch [00:52:27]
- Mantis [00:55:13]
- Ryan Steacy [00:58:21]
- International Barrels IBI [00:58:21]
- Ultimatum Precision [00:58:29]
- Drummond Shooting [00:57:45]
- CZ (Mallard Shotgun) [00:56:05]
- MoraKniv (Knives) [01:01:36]
- Havalon [01:00:34]
- Darn Tough [01:06:48]
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:30]
- Dennis’s background in commercial fishing [00:02:30 – 00:04:06]
- Jens’s background in commercial guiding [00:04:06 – 00:06:32]
- Newcomers to the sport, etiquette & how to learn it [00:06:32 – 00:12:45]
- How to get into Bird Hunting in the Lower Mainland & building a relationship with a farmer [00:12:45 – 00:22:27]
- Knowing the synopsis & areas that are open or closed [00:22:27 – 00:26:48]
- Poor ethics & painting all hunters with the same brush [00:26:48 – 00:28:48]
- iHunter resource & regulations [00:28:48 – 00:33:21]
- Common things seen working in a gun store [00:33:21 – 00:34:13]
- Mitigating public complaints [00:34:13 – 00:45:44]
- Hunters giving back to wildlife [00:45:44 – 00:47:30]
- Damage from birds to farmer’s crops [00:47:30 – 00:51:02]
- Picking up after yourself as a hunter [00:51:02 – 00:53:14]
- Public attention to Dennis, being friendly & educating the public [00:53:14 – 00:55:26]
- Hunting Waterfowl in other places of BC & representing all hunters [00:55:26 – 00:58:22]
- Hunters bickering with other hunters & moving in a positive direction [00:58:22 – 01:04:01]
- Success of hunting & experience [01:04:01 – 01:08:00]
- The hundred mile diet & waterfowl heritage days [01:08:00 – 01:12:56]
- Numbers of CORE students going up [01:12:56 – 01:17:38]
- Feeling remorse for the animal harvested & paying respects to the animal [01:17:38 – 01:23:43]
- Hunters work hard to be successful & the enjoyment of the experience [01:23:43 – 01:27:54]
- Outro [01:27:54 – 01:28:05]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:47] [00:02:22]
- Anchored Outdoors [00:00:48] [00:00:57]
- Stillwater Sports [00:01:27] [00:02:26]
- BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) [00:01:45] [00:59:12] [00:59:50] [01:02:34]
- Vancouver Gun Club [00:01:41]
- Drake Waterfowl [00:02:18]
- Cuddy / Cuthbert Duck [00:05:52] [00:05:53]
- FWID [00:13:00]
- Pitt Meadows Gun Club [00:13:06]
- Ridgedale Gun Club [00:13:14]
- Abbotsford Fish & Game Club [00:13:14]
- Boundary Bay [00:24:11] [00:24:40] [00:36:52] [00:37:13] [00:38:25] [00:45:52]
- Westham Island [00:20:27] [00:24:24] [00:47:47] [00:49:53]
- Brunswick Point [00:24:25] [00:26:52] [00:39:23] [00:39:33]
- iHunter [00:28:49] [00:28:52] [00:29:04] [00:30:09]
- Hunt Buddy [00:28:53] [00:28:54] [00:28:56]
- CORE [00:30:30] [00:31:01] [01:12:58] [01:13:23] [01:14:08] [01:14:12] [01:14:33]
- Centennial Beach [00:37:09] [00:37:11]
- 100 Mile Diet [01:08:02] [01:13:59] [01:14:47] [01:16:54]
- Waterfowl Heritage Days [01:08:52] [01:08:54] [01:09:05] [01:09:15] [01:11:10] [01:11:18]
- Wellington Park [01:09:40]
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
What happens when a group of hunters, with very different backgrounds and hunting experience, embark on a week long shared moose hunt.
In this episode, Paul Ballard regales us with sage hunting advice, Rob Wilson discusses when it's appropriate to put underwear on a moose and Mike Welti shares an experience that no hunter wants to find themselves in but every hunter should be prepared for.
This episode is sponsored by Carter Motorsports in Vancouver. As a long time customer of Carter Motorsports, I was very excited when they agreed to be part of this podcast.
Also, a very big thanks to International Barrels who supplied a custom barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and Vortex Optics who supplied the scope for this hunt. All together it made for one extremely accurate hunting rig.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:48]
- How everyone met each other [00:02:48 – 00:04:46]
- Finding an area to hunt & putting in for LEH [00:04:46 – 00:07:00]
- 10 year old wanting his FWID [00:07:00 – 00:08:10]
- Previous hunting experiences & the Selgair [00:07:00 – 00:09:45]
- Preparing for the hunt & delegating responsibilities [00:09:45 – 00:13:52]
- Enjoying the hunt even when not successful [00:13:52 – 00:15:33]
- Everyones contributions to the hunt [00:15:33 – 00:18:30]
- The trip up to set up camp & a bear at camp [00:18:30 – 00:28:09]
- Checking out the area & BC’s unique environment [00:28:09 – 00:36:30]
- Animals spotted, grouse hunting & ethics [00:36:30 – 00:38:27]
- Opportunity for a moose, tracking & being prepared for the shot [00:38:27 – 00:47:10]
- Reaction of the animal, indication of a hit animal & importance of tracking [00:47:10 – 00:51:08]
- Evening after & local intel [00:51:08 – 00:54:11]
- Using a cow call & seeing moose signs [00:54:11 – 00:56:49]
- Covering lots of ground & seeing the most wildlife [00:56:49 – 01:02:29]
- Letting out a cow call, approaching moose & hearing a shot [01:02:49 – 01:07:26]
- Fire, respecting the moose & heading back to camp [01:07:26 – 01:12:49]
- Group excitement, moose underwear & processing moose meat [01:12:49 – 01:18:28]
- Character, willingness to help & portable showers [01:18:28 – 01:21:10]
- Packing up after the hunt & making the best of the meat [01:21:10 – 01:26:33]
- What the group would have done differently [01:26:33 – 01:30:32]
- Public shower & underwear on antlers [01:30:32 – 01:31:15]
- Outro [01:31:15 – 01:32:20]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:47] [00:02:22]
- Carter Motor Sports [00:00:45] [00:00:48]
- Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) [00:07:30]
- BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) [00:07:41]
- Zodi [01:20:26] [01:20:28] [01:20:49]
- Amateur Radio Licence [01:28:30] [01:28:35] [01:28:45]
- FRS Radio [01:28:36] [01:28:54] [01:29:00]
- inReach Devices [01:28:40] [01:29:11]
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:02]
- Colin’s upbringing on the Island [00:02:02 – 00:04:37]
- Working as a fishing guide [00:04:37 – 00:05:12]
- What brought Colin outdoors on the day of the attack [00:05:12 – 00:06:56]
- Climbing Mount Doogie Dowler & it’s history [00:06:56 – 00:10:03]
- Equipment for the trip [00:10:03 – 00:12:26]
- Where Colin went in his trip [00:12:26 – 00:16:09]
- Bear sign, awareness levels & making noises [00:16:09 – 00:19:29]
- Camping spot for the night & food [00:19:29 – 00:21:18]
- Thoughts of protection from a bear [00:21:18 – 00:23:07]
- The next morning [00:23:07 – 00:24:58]
- Bear spotting, thoughts & training [00:24:58 – 00:30:03]
- Lost bear spray, an approaching bear & readying defences [00:30:03 – 00:40:13]
- Close enough I could have touched him & biting into poles [00:40:13 – 00:45:30]
- Lunging bear & pain from inflicted wounds [00:45:30 – 00:55:22]
- Remembering the knife & now your bleeding too bear [00:55:22 – 01:07:44]
- Putting on a tourniquet & disappearing bear [01:07:44 – 01:11:01]
- Riding back for help & finding motivation to get there [01:11:01 – 01:24:11]
- Mentally preparing & planning the rescue [01:24:11 – 01:27:08]
- Arriving into the mess hall & getting help [01:27:08 – 01:33:41]
- Making calls, playing rap music & waiting for the helicopter [01:33:41 – 01:38:16]
- Confident I was going to live & recovery [01:38:16 – 01:40:15]
- Size, age and health of the bear [01:40:15 – 01:43:38]
- Topic of Grizzly bear hunting in BC [01:43:38 – 01:45:25]
- Bear awareness & training [01:45:25 – 01:47:45]
- Outro [01:47:45 – 01:48:14]
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:43] [00:01:02] [00:01:45] [00:33:37]
- Quadra Island [00:02:12] [00:02:20] [00:03:18] [00:07:51]
- April Point Lodge [00:04:40]
- Painter’s Lodge [00:04:42]
- Whaler [00:04:48] [00:04:51] [00:05:00]
- Mount Doogie Dowler [00:06:03] [00:06:37] [00:06:57] [00:07:13] [00:07:47] [00:08:45]
- Heriot Bay [00:09:24]
- Bivvy Sack [00:10:13] [00:10:22] [00:19:36] [00:22:34] [00:22:38]
- Colonel Jeff Cooper [00:17:13]
- Colour Code System of Awareness (Cooper Color Code) [00:17:14]
- Stephen Herrero [00:27:02] [00:33:27] [00:33:50] [00:33:52]
- James Gary Shelton [00:27:08] [00:33:23] [00:33:51] [00:34:28] [00:34:43] [00:35:04] [00:35:40] [00:35:57] [00:37:15]
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