The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader
 

The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

https://feed.podbean.com/silvercore/feed.xml

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. 12: Beware the man with three guns

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. 

 
Below are the links and dates which were referenced in this podcast.
 
Form6NIA Submission. imports@atf.gov
 
AML Abbotsford Multigun League
4161 Lakemount Rd, Abbotsford  
 
Instagram: @abbotsfordmultigun
 
For match updates and Newsletters email: multigun@afgc.ca to be added to the distribution list.
Match registrations available on Practice Score, Search for Abby Multigun League
 
2020 Competition and Practice Schedule:
  • 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)
Taka Kuwata's Instagram: @Taka_3gun
Team White Rice Instagram: @teamwhiterice  
 
Below is a list of sponsors for Team White Rice:  
 
 
Milburn Mountain Defense  https://milburnmountaindefense.ca/
Timber Creek Outfitters  https://timbercreekoutdoorsinc.com/
Campro Bullets  http://www.campro.ca/en/
Vortex Optics  https://www.vortexcanada.net/  
Tactical Performance Center  https://tacticalperformancecenter.com/
 

Read more

Ep. 11: Ethics and Insider Tips on How to be a Hunter in Todays Urban Society

Wednesday Jan 29, 2020

Wednesday Jan 29, 2020

In days of old, if you wanted to learn to hunt you would ask a friend or relative to show you.  In todays society not everyone has the opportunity and learning to hunt can be rather intimidating if you don’t have someone to show you the ropes.  Thats is what we talk about today with seasoned hunters Dennis Zentner and Jens Cuthbert.  
 
Dennis spent years in commercial fishing, is the past regional president of the British Columbia Wildlife Federation, is the current president of the Vancouver Gun Club, is a CORE Hunting instructor, and has been hunting and fishing for as long as he can remember. 
 
 Jens exudes passion and positivity towards hunting in every aspect of his life.  Having worked as a commercial hunting guide in the United States, Jens is a sponsored and endorsed hunter and has the fantastic Instagram feed “604backwoods” which will inspire even the most modest hunter.  Jens now works at Stillwater Sports in Ladner, B.C. and spends his working and free time honing his skills and helping others enjoy our great outdoors and natural resources.
 
Both Dennis and Jens are responsible for helping hundreds of young folk get into hunting through the Waterfowl Heritage Days and I guarantee you, whether you are a seasoned hunter or just curious about learning more, you will find great value in this podcast. 
 
 

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:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more

Ep. 10: Moose underwear and other hunting stories

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:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more

Ep. 09: Now you‘re bleeding too bear!

Wednesday Jan 01, 2020

Wednesday Jan 01, 2020

Silvercore has been providing bear safety training to industry professionals, both in person as well as online, for many years, but this marks the first time that  I have had the opportunity to sit down and speak with someone who survived a horrific grizzly bear attack by using his pocket knife.  
 
For those of you who are following #silvercorepodcast on social media, you will know that I have been steadily building a custom podcast studio.  
If the audio sounds a bit different its because it was recorded on location as I travelled to meet Colin Dowler who was gracious enough to have me in his home and to share with you his harrowing experience of grit and tenacity.  
 
Colin wants to share his story to add to the knowledge base of bear behaviour and encounters so that you are better aware of potential dangers and to motivate you to become properly prepared and educated prior to entering into bear country. 
 
I should warn that there are sections of this podcast that will be intense and graphic and listener discretion is advised. 
 
Finally, if you are enjoying the Silvercore Podcast, it would sure help us out if you like, subscribe, write a review or comment and share with your friends.  
 
 

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] 

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more

Ep. 08: Train your Brain to WIN! 2 of 2

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019

Alright, here is the much anticipated part 2 of the Train your Brain to WIN series with Ryan Steacy.  In part one, I sit down with Ryan to discuss his mental management practices that have allowed him to be the National Service Rifle Champion 5 years in a row.  We specifically did part one right before Ryan was to fly to Ottawa to compete at the Connaught Range to see if he could extended his winning streak to a 6th year in a row.

 

In this episode we delve deeper into Ryan's mental management process, discuss Mental Marksmanship as coined by Keith Cunningham and Linda Miller in their book of the same name, and field some questions from our listeners.  

Does Ryan's process allow for a win 6 years in a row?  Is this something that you can use in your everyday life? Listen and find out. 

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more

Ep. 07: Train your Brain to WIN! 1 of 2

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019

Do you want to hit your target every time? Whether that’s a literal target or a personal or professional goal, in this podcast, Ryan Steacy will describe a mental management program that will help you win in any aspect of your life. 

Learn the secrets that the professionals use to win as well as one simple trick that has helped Ryan succeed even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.  

Whether it is in the boardroom, your personal life, sports, or in Ryan's case on the rifle range, this podcast will help teach you how to engrain winning into your subconscious.

This is a two-part episode, a first for The Silvercore Podcast. In this episode, we will discuss Ryan's mental management process shortly before he leaves to compete in an attempt to win the National Service Rifle Championship for the sixth year in a row.

In part two, I will be sitting down with Ryan soon after he returns from the championship. Here we will see if there is anything that needs to be addressed for future competitions or if his mental management process comes though for win number 6.

 

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more

Ep. 06: How are you going to intimidate me with words?

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

Silvercore Podcast Episode - 6

 
In this episode I talk with Mark Horsley who has recently returned from Australia where he and his shooting partner won silver in their division at the world PPC championships. 
 
Mark is a Staff Sergeant with a local police agency who was responsible for creating and implementing their revolver to semi-auto transition program and returned to his training role to assist in the development of a multi-million dollar range training facility.  We talk about what it takes to compete at the world PPC championships, his time training with the FBI at Quantico Virginia, and how he overcame a horrific motorcycle accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury. 
 

Read more

Ep. 05: Yoga Socks at the snipers hide

Wednesday Nov 06, 2019

Wednesday Nov 06, 2019

Join me as I talk with Graeme Foote about Project Mapleseed, a Canadian version of the American Appleseed marksmanship program, as well as his recent competition in the Snipers Hide cup.

Graeme is a talented photographer and the owner of http://www.amputee-shooter.com where he documents his journey in competitive marksmanship and inspires others to overcome their challenges.  Being born with only one hand, Graeme has has seen rifle marksmanship as an extremely positive sport where the playing field has been levelled.   Graeme and his friends have also started an "Action Rifle Rimfire" league where they introduce others into PRS style marksmanship while shooting affordable .22 ammo. 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Intro [00:00:00 – 00:01:48]
  • Project Mapleseed, Appleseed [00:01:48 – 00:04:54]
  • Planting seeds & becoming a Project Mapleseed instructor [00:04:54 – 00:08:11]
  • 22 Rifle & reinforcing positivity [00:08:11 – 00:11:21]
  • Loaner firearms, donations & PAL’s [00:11:21 – 00:14:18]
  • Action Rifle Rimfire, prizes & different types of rifles [00:14:18 – 00:20:16]
  • Teaching Lulu Lemon & Arc’Teryx students [00:20:16 – 00:20:58]
  • Wearing Lulu Lemon & inclusion [00:20:58 – 00:22:30]
  • Shooting the Snipers Hide Cup [00:22:30 – 00:25:36]
  • Being a role model [00:25:36 – 00:30:10]
  • Confidence & mental management process [00:30:10 – 00:33:40]
  • Shortening the process, Dunning-Kruger effect & continuous learning [00:33:40 – 00:38:03]
  • Outro [00:37:37 – 00:38:03] 

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

  •  

Read more

Ep. 04: Now you see me, now you don‘t.

Thursday Oct 24, 2019

Thursday Oct 24, 2019

In this episode I get the privilege of speaking with Guy Cramer, the CEO of Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corporation.  
 
Guy has created camouflage patterns for militaries all over the world as well as many popular hunting lines.  If you have been to a hunting retail store, you have most likely seen his work.  Guy has also invented what most felt would be impossible, a light refracting material that allows objects in front to disappear while only showing the background.  Essentially, Guy has created an invisible cloak which he explains has practical applications both on and off the battlefield. 
 
Listen to the podcast to hear more and visit his websites, http://www.hyperstealth.com as well as http://invisibility.ca
 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Intro [00:00:00 – 00:01:28]
  • Background of HyperStealth [00:01:28 – 00:07:14]
  • Experience in camouflage & training with his grandpa [00:07:14 – 00:15:50]
  • Camouflage, paintball & infrared [00:15:50 – 00:25:58]
  • 14,000 Patterns & competition to HyperStealth [00:28:58 – 00:30:36]
  • Camouflage & movements & Quantum Stealth [00:30:36 – 00:41:03]
  • Camouflage for shadows & getting through motion sensors & heat detectors [00:41:03 – 00:46:43]
  • Novel approaches to problems [00:46:43 – 00:49:09]
  • Quantum mechanics, patents & explanatory videos [00:49:09 – 01:00:33]
  • Using Quantum Stealth as a multi-projector [01:00:33 – 01:04:46]
  • Outro [01:04:46 – 01:05:21] 

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

  •  

Read more

Ep. 03: The man who refused to wear pants

Thursday Oct 10, 2019

Thursday Oct 10, 2019

In this episode I am joined by Murray Gardner, a 9 time national International Practical Shooting Confederation champion, firearms instructor and firearms, range and ballistics consultant. 

We talk about what it takes to be a 9 time champion, how IPSC has changed over the years and what the future of the sport looks like to Murray. 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Intro [00:00:00 – 00:01:22]
  • How Murray got into shooting sports & his first IPSC match [00:01:22 – 00:06:59] 
  • Competing, involvement in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course program & other consulting work [00:06:59 – 00:13:59]
  • Murrays gun & a hairline crack [00:13:59 – 00:16:47]
  • The ‘Doc’ in Murray Doc Gardner & hands are good for 3 things [00:16:47 – 00:18:37]
  • More effective route & borrowed guns [00:18:37 – 00:21:47]
  • Black Badge program & going electronic [00:21:47 – 00:25:45]
  • 8yr in a row national champion, mental marksmanship & scoreboard [00:25:45 – 00:32:35]
  • Dry fire practice & keeping up with new shooters [00:32:35 – 00:36:36]
  • The future for IPSC & getting Murray in pants [00:36:36 – 00:38:54]
  • Getting more people involved in shooting sports [00:38:54 – 00:40:46]
  • Politics, firearms & sharing knowledge [00:40:46 – 00:52:25]
  • Keeping up with changing technologies [00:52:25 – 00:53:45]
  • Outro [00:53:45 – 00:54:30]

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Follow us:

Follow our Host

Learn More about Silvercore

Read more
Load more

Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.

Podcast Powered By Podbean

Version: 20241125