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 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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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 Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this episode, sponsored 3 gun shooter Taka Kuwata takes you through the sport of 3 gun competitions as well as how to become a sponsored shooter and the duties and responsibilities surrounding sponsorship. Taka speaks about exercise, and diet that he adheres to in order to stay competitive and pro tips on how to properly bring your firearms across the border for competitions.
This weeks episode is brought to you by Gearpack.ca. Gearpack is a subscription based mystery box. Gearpack has partnered with some of the biggest brands in the business to bring you top quality products, delivered to your doorstep every month. Knives from esse, Spyderco, SOG and Kershaw , stoves, backpacks, watches, optics. What’s awesome, is if you can show proof of a valid Silvercore Club membership, you receive 30% off your first order. Check out Gearpack.ca for full details.
- Saturday February 22 Practice
- Sunday March 29 Match
- Sunday April 19 Practice
- Sunday May 31 Match
- Sunday June 21 Practice
- July Drop In (To be announced)
- Sunday August 30 Match
- Sunday September 27 Practice
- Occasional Evening Practices (Stand by for updates on Social Media)
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]
Explore these Resources
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]
Explore these Resources
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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