An Urban Outdoorsman Podcast

We’re back! Recorded in January 2022 during a lockdown, the guys learn from mistakes made during the Ontario archery deer season and successes during the fall grouse season. Topics discussed include hunting from the ground, buck fever, tracking challenges, hunting as a new dad, flashlights in the face, winter grouse hunting, the Pelee pheasant hunt, vegetable garden planning, and cellular trailcams.

Recorded in the late season, Nick Larson, host of the Project Upland Podcast, joins us to discuss grouse hunting basics, late season grouse hunting, growth of “new” hunting media and more.

Topics discussed include making the switch to harness archery hunting, tracking a downed buck, cooking game meat and waiting too long to do it, anticipated game recipes and lessons learned in the grouse woods.

E-scouting for hunting is essential. Every hunter can up their game by using online tools to find places to hunt, especially if they live in an urban area. In this episode, the guys chat with Mark Stenroos, the creator of the incredibly useful iHunter App about tips and tricks for e-scouting using iHunter and other online resources. Topics discussed include iHunter functionality, scouting using message boards, YouTube as a scouting platform, and more.

The guys discuss vegetable gardening tips, plant spacing, raised beds, succession planting, what to plant with limited space, pest control and “asian greens”. Plus, fall hunting season plans, a rat appears, and a racoon fight breaks out.

We talk beginner bow-making with Shane Butnari, a bowyer and traditional bow hunter who previously appeared on Episode 28. Topics discussed include how to get started with bow-making, what books you should read, key techniques, suggested forums, stick bows, home depot board bows, and more. Check out Shane’s handmade bows (which you can buy!) on his instagram page @artofbowhunting.

Erik Koskela discusses his experiences Alberta Elk hunting for the first time. Erik moved from Ontario to Alberta last year and immediately began working towards a successful elk hunt. Topics discussed include e-scouting for elk, using i-Hunter, the gutless method, learning to call, and the elk hunting gear you do and don’t need.

Wildlife Biologist Shane Butnari (@artofbowhunting) sits down with the guys to talk about tallgrass prairies, urban observation of nature, differences in hunting preference, controversial merganser opinions, eating mergansers, where to find Ontario Elk, tips for setting up on deer and, of course, bowhunting.

Mahting Putelis is a hunter, adventurer, photographer, and CEO of the excellent Hunt To Eat clothing brand. Topics discussed include hunter recruitment, talking to non-hunters, green decoys, recipes that make goose taste like beef, molesting fish, tickling ducks, Hunt to Eat Canada shirts, new hunting media, and venison diplomacy. Check out Hunt to Eat and their selection of non-lame hunting clothing (including Canada themed!) at hunttoeat.com.

Hunting Dog talk with Kevin Riddell, pro dog trainer and owner of Canine Field Co. Topics discussed include choosing the right breeder, why so many people hunt with labs, hunting dog pedigrees, started dogs, feeding and supplementing, and how dogs enhance ethical hunting.