The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader
 

The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

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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

Ep. 25: Where to Hunt and Shoot with the iHunter App

Wednesday Jul 08, 2020

Wednesday Jul 08, 2020

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis sits down with Mark Stenroos who is the creator of the iHunter mobile app which allows hunters to see where crown land is in their area. Based out of Calgary, AB iHunter has made its was through all the provinces in Canada and into many of the US States.  If you are planning a hunt, want to find the best sites to forage for morels, or are looking for legal land where you can shoot a firearm, the iHunter app covers all of these bases and more.  If you have ever wanted to start your own business, Mark Stenroos talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in todays environment. 

 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:42] 
  • How iHunter was created [00:02:42 - 00:05:30]
  • Working full-time at iHunter, getting out for hunting & support on the app for hunters [00:05:30 - 00:10:00]
  • Using the synopsis and ease of the iHunter app [00:10:00 - 00:10:56]
  • Fine tuning features in iHunter, filters, WMU’s, crown land & hunting regulations [00:10:56 - 00:14:36]
  • Benefits of iHunter & access in Canada & the US [00:14:36 - 00:20:06]
  • Bringing value to the customer & social media login [00:20:06 - 00:22:08]
  • Chat feature on iHunter & waypoint sharing [00:22:08 - 00:24:11]
  • Using iHunter via your web browser & using different overlays [00:24:11 - 00:27:21] 
  • Backroad Mapbooks integration with iHunter & WMS map layers [00:27:21 - 00:30:33]
  • Burns map, mushroom hunters & online training [00:30:33 - 00:32:19]
  • The tech world & the work put in to create iHunter [00:32:19 - 00:36:39]
  • Using iHunter to its full potential & private vs public land [00:36:39 - 00:40:21]
  • E-scouting, satellite imager & waypoints [00:40:21 - 00:41:52]
  • ProTools & minimizing battery usage [00:41:52 - 00:44:11]
  • iHunter across Canada & gathering of data [00:44:11 - 00:46:43]
  • Reliance of government data & regulations & iHunter as a quick reference [00:46:43 - 00:50:06]
  • Jenny Li from Chasing Food Club & helping people vs monetization [00:50:06 - 00:51:44]
  • Making a positive impact & negative aspects [00:51:44 - 00:54:56]
  • Hunting on the decline [00:54:56 - 00:57:00]
  • Monetization, providing a quality product & value to the customer   [00:57:00 - 01:00:59]
  • Outro [01:00:59 - 01:03:14]

 

 

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  • Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:52] [00:01:18]
  • Bradley Smoker [00:00:48] [00:00:59] [00:01:08] [00:01:20]
  • iHunter [00:01:36] [00:06:41] [00:10:10] [00:10:38] [00:11:14] [00:12:41] [00:14:40] [00:20:59] [00:25:23] [00:28:53] [00:30:13] [00:32:58] [00:33:59] [00:36:40] [00:37:56] [00:38:48] [00:47:41] [00:47:55] [00:49:45] [00:49:57][00:51:18] [00:57:58] [01:02:39]
  • Guerrilla marketing [00:04:44]
  • Bass Pro [00:04:46]
  • BC Hunting Synopsis [00:12:51]
  • Crown land [00:12:37] [00:12:39] [00:12:42] [00:14:02] [00:15:22] [00:15:34]
  • OnX [00:19:20] [00:19:21] [00:20:27]
  • Firebase [00:22:27] [00:22:29]
  • Waypoint [00:24:04]
  • Papagraphic [00:25:27]
  • Backroads Mapbooks [00:27:44] [00:28:19]
  • WMS Map [00:25:07] [00:28:50] [00:30:11] [00:30:31] [00:31:24] [00:44:23] [01:01:22]
  • TMS Web Map [00:25:08]
  • GPX [00:40:55] [01:02:32] [01:02:37]
  • Garmin [00:40:59]
  • Magellan [00:40:59]
  • ProTools [00:42:19]
  • GoPro [00:43:49]
  • LEH [00:46:57]
  • Chasing Food Club [00:50:21] 
  • BHA [00:50:22] [00:51:06]
  • AFTA [00:51:06]
  • BCWF [00:51:07]
  • MWF [00:51:08]

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Ep. 24: Emergency Preparedness and Becoming a Prepper

Wednesday Jun 24, 2020

Wednesday Jun 24, 2020

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Ian Jones from The Canadian Prepper Podcast Podcast and discusses how he got into prepping and what he would recommend to others to have in order to be prepared for any eventualities.

 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Into [00:00:00 - 00:02:09] 
  • The Canadian Prepper Podcast. [00:02:09 - 00:02:34] 
  • How Ian got into the prepping world [00:02:34 - 00:08:00]
  • Zombie apocalypse [00:08:00 - 00:08:43]
  • Doomsday prepper stereotypes, the realities of preppers & ghosting [00:08:43 - 00:11:29]
  • Best preparation is knowledge and training [00:11:29 - 00:13:15]
  • Approach from people to preppers since COVID-19 [00:13:15 - 00:14:34]
  • Being a prepper and not advertising that you are a prepper, but getting the word out former people to get on the plan [00:14:34 - 00:15:20]
  • Stigma attached to being a prepper & hobbies [00:15:20 - 00:16:33]
  • Where should people start off & security systems [00:16:33 - 00:18:59]
  • Access to water & the Rule of 3‘s [00:18:59 - 00:21:07]
  • Reasonable preparations during emergencies [00:21:07 - 00:23:09]
  • What Ian spends his time learning and education himself on & different skillsets to have [00:23:09 - 00:25:17]
  • What to keep in a vehicle [00:25:17 - 00:27:16]
  • Bug-out bag or bug-in bag  [00:27:16 - 00:29:54]
  • Background in Boy Scouts and being prepared [00:29:54 - 00:30:41]
  • Camping & physical fitness [00:30:41 - 00:32:17]
  • Distilled points for being better prepared [00:32:17 - 00:35:08]
  • Physical fitness & mental fitness  [00:35:08 - 00:38:35]
  • Taccom, Canadian Prepper Podcast & Canadian Patriot Podcast [00:38:35 - 00:40:20]
  • Outro [00:40:20 -00:40:44]

 

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Ep. 23: Blood Tracking with Science Dogs

Wednesday Jun 10, 2020

Wednesday Jun 10, 2020

Brief Summary of Show:

Learn how the pro's track an animal after it's shot.

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with Lindsay Ware of Science Dogs of New England situated in Maine, USA and discusses how she got into tracking animals for hunters with the help of dogs, different signs and evidence to look for when tracking and how you can teach your dog to track as well.

 

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Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:14]
  • How Science Dogs of New England started [00:01:14 - 00:03:33]
  • What breeds are best for tracking [00:03:34 - 00:07:40]
  • Training of dogs [00:07:40 - 00:08:51]
  • Regulations around using dogs for tracking [00:08:51 - 00:12:38]
  • Repeat customers [00:12:38 - 00:15:16] 
  • Most common animals found when tracking [00:15:16 - 00:17:05]
  • Tips for hunters to track their own game [00:17:05 - 00:21:13]
  • Tracking with well trained humans as well as dogs [00:21:13 - 00:24:37]
  • Ideal timeframe to track an animal after it’s shot [00:24:37 - 00:30:00]
  • How rain affects tracking [00:30:00 - 00:31:20]
  • Using blood signs in tracking and other evidence [00:31:20 - 00:36:35]
  • What requirements trackers have when tracking [00:36:35 - 00:38:49]
  • Training your own dog for tracking [00:38:49 - 00:42:15]
  • Outro [00:42:15- 00:42:57] 

 

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Ep. 22: Ineffective Gun Control & the Canadian Gun Ban

Wednesday May 27, 2020

Wednesday May 27, 2020

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader sits down with Shane Mathieson of Reliable Gun in Vancouver BC. Listen in as they discuss how Reliable Gun got it’s start, the recent OIC firearms ban and how it’s affecting business as well as how COVID has impacted gun sales and more! 

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 - 00:01:25]
  • Reliable Gun’s start [00:01:26 - 00:06:23]
  • Pheasant Hunting [00:06:24 - 00:09:20]
  • Reliable Gun & Tackle [00:09:21 - 00:11:54]
  • COVID affects on business [00:11:55 - 00:14:02]
  • OIC firearms ban [00:14:03 - 00:20:49]
  • Picking apart the firearms ban legislation [00:20:49 - 00:23:31]
  • Firearms ban affects & banding together [00:23:32 - 00:28:56]
  • Ban of 12 gauge shotguns & politics [00:28:57 - 00:31:09]
  • Shooters are normal people [00:31:09 - 00:34:04]
  • Online consumerism vs. in person purchases [00:34:05 - 00:36:16]
  • Prohibited rifle [00:36:17 - 00:37:35]
  • Insights on the firearm ban & the stigma around firearms owners [00:37:35 - 00:46:58]
  • Statistics & Firearms in the media [00:46:59 - 00:49:36]
  • Interpretations, buyback & grandfathering of firearms banned [00:49:37 - 00:50:43]
  • Hunting as an essential service [00:50:45 - 00:52:06]
  • Raising awareness [00:52:06 - 00:54:27]
  • Reliable Sales [00:54:27 - 00:55:35] 
  • Outro [00:55:36 - 00:56:03]

 

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Ep. 21: New Rules Regarding Hunting During COVID & AMA Questions Answered

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] 
      • 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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Ep. 20: Hunting stories from the Mázawakȟaŋ

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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Ep. 19: The Chasing Food Club

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.

 

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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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Ep. 18: The Science of Violence with Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin

Wednesday Apr 15, 2020

Wednesday Apr 15, 2020

Brief Summary of Show:

 

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Spike TV's, Deadliest Warrior host, Geoffrey Desmoulin and they talk about how he became interested in firearms, his role as a court expert in a multitude of bio-mechanic and weapons related matters and his training program program, the Science of Violence.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Introduction & announcements [00:00:00 - 00:02:29] 
  • COVID, Preparedness & Government Assistance [00:02:29 - 00:06:18]
  • Demand for Firearms Training & Self Sufficiency [00:06:18 - 00:09:11]
  • Geoffrey’s interest in Firearms [00:09:12 - 00:12:55] 
  • Geoffrey’s background in Kinesiology, Mechanical Engineering & Biomechanics [00:12:56 - 00:14:38]
  • The birth of Bio-mechanical Engineering [00:14:39 - 00:16:04]
  • Deadliest Warrior [00:16:05 - 00:18:40]
  • Use of Force expert testimonies, Officer involved shootings & Biomechanics [00:18:41 - 00:20:55]
  • Pennsylvania Homicide file & Scientific representations for investigating [00:20:56 - 00:27:44]
  • Sherlock Holmes science style [00:27:45 - 00:28:40]
  • Public Perception & GTD Scientific  [00:28:41 - 00:31:54]
  • Research in Perception Time, Research & Reaction Time, & Force Science [00:31:55 - 00:34:45]
  • Effect of Weapons, Combative Measures, Injury Causation [00:34:46 - 00:36:01]
  • Bio-mechanical Modeling [00:36:02 - 00:39:54]
  • Science of Violence Course [00:39:55 - 00:44:16]
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & other recognitions [00:44:16 - 00:45:55]
  • Outro [00:45:55 - 00:46:12]

 

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Ep. 17: Is Hunting and Fishing Considered Essential During the COVID Pandemic

Wednesday Apr 08, 2020

Wednesday Apr 08, 2020

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast Travis Bader sits down with Eat Wild founder and BC Parks employee, Dylan Eyers. Join us while we discuss the current COVID-19 Pandemic and its affects on business and our planned hunting trips.

We also recount misadventures and lessons learned on river hunts and white water rafting trips in a way that we hope you may learn from our experiences. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

 

  • Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:01:34] 
  • Social Distancing during COVID-19 [00:01:34 -  00:02:30] 
  • The affects of COVID-19 on business & parks [00:02:31 - 00:07:58] 
  • Isolation in other parts of the world [00:07:59 - 00:08:56] 
  • Hunting considerations [00:08:56 - 00:10:27] 
  • Social responsibilities[00:10:28 - 00:12:38] 
  • Hunting plans [00:12:39 - 00:13:42] 
  • Adventures & mental health [00:13:42 - 00:14:52]
  • Kayak adventures & the dangers of rapids [00:14:53 - 00:34:04]
  • Jet boats, Pitt River / Pitt Lake & Bear hunting [00:34:04 - 00:39:34]
  • Possible COVID affects on hunting opportunities [00:39:35 - 00:45:21]
  • Preparedness & a different way of living [00:39:35 - 00:51:41]

 

 

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Ep. 16: Firearms, optics and equipment for new hunters

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. 

 

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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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