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 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]
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:00 - 00:01:06]
- Reliable Gun [00:01:09] [00:01:31] [00:01:47] [00:02:31] [00:03:28] [00:05:51] [00:05:56] [00:06:32] [00:09:25] [00:17:35] [00:22:57] [00:23:32][00:54:28] [00:55:38]
- Poldi Bentley [00:02:03] [00:02:11] [00:02:20] [00:02:29]
- Taka Kuwata, team White Rice [00:05:43]
- Boy Scouts of Canada [00:06:07]
- ALS Society of BC [00:06:12]
- Big Bar Guest Ranch [00:06:45]
- Lee Enfield [00:09:37]
- M1 Garand [00:09:38]
- Section 117.15, criminal code [00:20:55]
- Walther OSP [00:21:39]
- Walther GSP [00:21:39]
- International shooting union (now ISSF) [00:22:01] [00:22:04][00:22:13] [00:22:40]
- 3gun [00:22:09]
- DCRA, Dominion of Canada Rifle Association [00:22:22]
- CSSA [00:24:53] [00:25:07] [00:37:35]
- NFA [00:24:54] [00:25:05]
- CCFR [00:24:55] [00:25:04] [00:37:48]
- Marty Hayes [00:27:09]
- Firearms Academy of Seattle [00:27:10]
- Meat Eater, Steve Rinella [00:31:47]
- Accuracy International [00:36:19] [00:36:38]
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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]
-
Explore these Resources
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]
Explore these Resources
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]
Explore these Resources
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 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]
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:21 -00:01:54], [00:02:27 - 00:02:29], [00:40:05-00:40:10]
- Deadliest Warrior [00:01:57], [00:02:22 - 00:02:26], [00:14:39 - 00:14:49]
- Geoffrey Desmoulin [00:01:57 - 00:02:31],
- Science of Violence [00:2:09],[;00:02:26], [00:33:43-00:33:55], [00:39:55 - 00:40:27]
- GTD Scientific [00:2:19 - 00:2:21], [00:29:04 - 00:29:49]
- Chief Firearms Officers [00:06:38 - 00:06:50]
- Firearms Program [00:06:51 - 00:06:56]
- The Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps [00:09:24 - 00:09:32], [00:10:32 - 00:10:37], [00:12:27 - 00:12:39]
- Biathalon [00:10:01 - 00:10:08]
- 2812 Seaforth Highlanders [00:11:01 - 00:11:10], [00:11:56 - 00:12:14]
- Major George Clapshew [00:11:57]
- Wayne Sate University [00:14:50 - 00:15:59]
- Colonel Stapp [00:15:08 - 00:15:12]
- Pennsylvania Castle Doctrine ([00:22:13 - 00:22:41]
- Force Science Institute [00:32:15 - 00:32:48]
- Lewinski (William J. Lewinski, Ph.D. Force Science Institute) [00:34:01- 00:34:27]
- Biomechanical Model [00:36:02 - 00:39:30]
- Newtons laws [00:39:01 - 00:39:10]
- Force Science News [00:39:34]
- Computer Simulations and Use of Force Investigations Article in Force Science News [00:39:32 - 00:39:44]
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) [00:44:16 - 00:44:45]
- BC Law Society [00:44:22 - 00:44:45]
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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]
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
- Silvercore [00:00:12 - 00:01:05], [00:23:16]
- Vortex Optics Apparel Package [00:00:43]
- Eat Wild Podcast [00:02:41]
- Chasing Food Club [00:16:11]
- Chilliwack River (Vedder River) [00:17:55], [00:19:56], [00:24:40]
- Tamihi Creek [00:18:42], [00:19:27], [00:19:56]
- Hypalon Achilles raft [00:22:48]
- Elaho River [00:24:40]
- Thompson River [00:24:40]
- Pitt River [00:34:30]
- Pitt Lake [00:37:36], [00:37:49], [00:38:25], [00:39:08], [00:39:35]
Thumbnail photo taken by Seth Schulte @setherson29 Fort Assiniboine Canada
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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]
Explore these Resources
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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