The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

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April 01, 2020Ep. 16: Firearms, optics and equipment for new hunters
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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1 hr 9 min
March 26, 2020Ep. 15: Insider Pro Tips from Jimmy Hamilton of Vortex Nation
In this podcast Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics and The Vortex Nation Podcast, talks about the history of Vortex Optics, the what you get in the different product lines, optics selection, field maintenance, pro-tips and what to expect from Vortex in the coming months.

With Covid-19 and social distancing measures, we are taking steps to ensure we continue to bring you the best content possible given the circumstances.

We are learning to adapt to our new situation and this is Silvercore’s very first remote podcast. We understand that these are difficult times for everyone and we want to be able to offer a little bit of respite from the day to day.

While I haven’t said it outright in the past, perhaps now is as good a time as any to explain that every guest I have had on the show has been told the same thing. That is, in a nutshell, “keep it positive”. There is enough negativity in the world, and in particular surrounding hunting and firearms, that we will stay away from talking about negative politics, or anything that may have the tendency to be divisive or travel down that worn dark path.

Here, we attract people who have a genuine passion for what they do and wish to share that passion with you. Every podcast we record is done with the end goal of educating and entertaining.

Silvercore is a training company, that’s how we earn our keep. With Covid-19 for the safety of our staff and students, all of our in person training has been postponed.

Until further notice, we are putting the emphasis on our online courses, club, podcast and YouTube videos. We will be maintaining our podcast release schedule, and working to increase the frequency. Now here is the part where I ask for your help.

If you know someone who would enjoy our podcast or YouTube videos, or anything else that Silvercore offers please share it with them. Please engage us with your comments, questions and suggestions likes, shares and subscriptions. If you have a story to tell that our audience would appreciate, or know someone who does, let us know. Your interaction will help us in providing the best possible future content.

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47 min
March 26, 2020Ep. 14: Hunting stories from the Captain of the Hunt
Silvercore has several contest and giveaways running right now and here is a reminder to check out the Silvercore.ca website to learn more about the current Glock gear giveaway as well as the postal match which is free to all Silvercore members across Canada. Prizes include firearms, steel targets, accessories, courses and more. Full details on the Silvercore.ca website.

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Today I sit down with long time friend Marshall Lowen as he recounts growing up in rural Manitoba and his adventures and misadventures while hunting and trapping across Canada. Marshall spent over 44 years serving his country as a member of the Canadian armed forces, he is a firearms instructor, hunter education instructor a proud member of Metis society and served as Vice President of the Vancouver Metis society for many years. Marshal now sits as an elder who has been bestowed with the honour and responsibility of being selected the Captain of the hunt.

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1 hr 33 min
February 26, 2020Ep. 13: If you aren‘t happy with how you performed yesterday, do better!
In this episode, Staff Sgt. Mark Horsley talks about world class coaching technique, reaction time and mental strength.

This episode is brought to you by GLOCK. Listen to this episode to learn how to win some sweet GLOCK swag or check out Silvercore.ca.

If you want to get your hands on your own Gen 4 Glock 19 for free, as well as other firearms and fantastic prizes, from Poco Military, Reliable Gun, Kent Outdoors, Dlask Arms, Drummond Shooting Supplies and more, go online and check out the Silvercore Postal Shoot which is free to enter and open to all valid Silvercore Club members.

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38 min
February 12, 2020Ep. 12: Beware the man with three guns
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. [email protected]

AML Abbotsford Multigun League
4161 Lakemount Rd, Abbotsford

Instagram: @abbotsfordmultigun

For match updates and Newsletters email: [email protected] 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:

Reliable Guns  https://www.reliablegun.com/en/
Milburn Mountain Defense  https://milburnmountaindefense.ca/
IBI Barrels  https://www.internationalbarrels.com/
Timber Creek Outfitters  https://timbercreekoutdoorsinc.com/
Campro Bullets  http://www.campro.ca/en/
Odin Works  https://www.odinworks.com/
Drummond Shooting  https://www.drummondshooting.ca/
DS Tactical  https://www.dstactical.com/
Vortex Optics  https://www.vortexcanada.net/
Atlas Gunworks https://atlasgunworks.com/
Tactical Performance Center  https://tacticalperformancecenter.com/

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1 hr 11 min
January 30, 2020Ep. 11: Ethics and Insider Tips on How to be a Hunter in Todays Urban Society
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:
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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1 hr 28 min
January 16, 2020Ep. 10: Moose underwear and other hunting stories
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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1 hr 33 min
January 02, 2020Ep. 09: Now you‘re bleeding too bear!
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:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:43] [00:01:02] [00:01:45] [00:33:37]
Quadra Island [00:02:12] [00:02:20] [00:03:18] [00:07:51]
April Point Lodge [00:04:40]
Painter’s Lodge [00:04:42]
Whaler [00:04:48] [00:04:51] [00:05:00]
Mount Doogie Dowler [00:06:03] [00:06:37] [00:06:57] [00:07:13] [00:07:47] [00:08:45]
Heriot Bay [00:09:24]
Bivvy Sack [00:10:13] [00:10:22] [00:19:36] [00:22:34] [00:22:38]
Colonel Jeff Cooper [00:17:13]
Colour Code System of Awareness (Cooper Color Code) [00:17:14]
Stephen Herrero [00:27:02] [00:33:27] [00:33:50] [00:33:52]
James Gary Shelton [00:27:08] [00:33:23] [00:33:51] [00:34:28] [00:34:43] [00:35:04] [00:35:40] [00:35:57] [00:37:15]
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1 hr 49 min
December 19, 2019Ep. 08: Train your Brain to WIN! 2 of 2
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.
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1 hr 17 min
December 05, 2019Ep. 07: Train your Brain to WIN! 1 of 2
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.

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36 min

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The Silvercore Podcast explores the mindset and skills that build capable people. Host Travis Bader speaks with hunters, adventurers, soldiers, athletes, craftsmen, and founders about competence,…