Todays guest is Brad Bell who recently joined the ranks of The Veteran Hunters.  Todd and Brad talk about firearms training and compare notes on hunting Elk.

Brad is a former Combat Engineer EOD Tech with over 15 years experience in the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defense.

The Veteran Hunters: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

Sheepdog Enterprises: https://sheepdogenterprises.ca/

Originally recorded in the Fall of 2020,  Todd Hisey and Chris Reader are on the road.  Chris shares his 1st experience in riding a horse while in the pursuit of Rocky Mountain Elk with bow.  For those listeners who are experienced horsemen, this ought to be a laugh.

Veteran Welding Website: https://veteranweldingcompany.ca/

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In this episode Todd speaks with Brad Musselman.

Brad joined the Canadian Army in 2001 and deployed with the PPCLI to Afghanistan in 2006.  Last season Brad joined The Veteran Hunters and had an absolutely prolific season harvesting multiple Does, a Monster Whitetail Buck and a Bull Moose.  Brad also had the opportunity to host another Veteran and together they hunted Deer in Northern Alberta.  Brad shares how he became connected with The Veteran Hunters and the keys to his success hunting Big Game with both Bow and Rifle.  

The Veteran Hunters Website: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheVeteranHunters/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveteranhunters/

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In this episode Todd speaks with Brent Peters.  Brent has commanded Tanks in Battle, is one of Canada’s Premier Mountain Climbers/Guides and to top it off supplies Food to NASA for the International Space Station.

PeakEats Website: https://peakeatsfood.com/

PeakEats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakEats/

The Veteran Hunters Website: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

In this episode Todd is joined by phone with Adam, who is currently with the Canadian Army on deployment to LATVIA with OP REASSURANCE.  While on R&R Adam had the opportunity to go on a guided Wild Boar hunt with NEMORA Outfitters.  Adam shares with us his military experience in LATVIA as well as his recent hunt for WILD BOAR.

Nemora Forestry Hunting Ecotourism: http://www.nemorahunting.com

OP Reassurance: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/operation-reassurance.html

The Veteran Hunters: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

In this episode I speak with Veteran Derek Weidhaas of White Pine Bison.  Derek is building his future on farming bison as he prepares to retire from the Canadian Army in 2021.  Derek talks about the importance of Veterans having a plan for retirement and to not fear leaving "the big green machine."

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whitepinebison/

PEMBROKE FARMER STARTS BIG, WITH BISON : https://agrinews.ca/pembroke-farmer-starts-big-with-bison/?fbclid=IwAR3A4G0OK1o68wp9uXKY9ph9kkmBMb3LfqV5nPeGSwG3yL2RjFjGHydhz7s

Canadian Bison Association: https://www.canadianbison.ca/

The Veteran Hunters Website: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

In this episode I speak with Jordan Walsh,  an accomplished hunter, who at the age of 26 years is hosting his second TV hunting show on the Sportsman Channel both in Canada and the USA.  

Jordan and I discuss his journey to TV and the lessons he has learned along the way.  Jordan also shares some tips for Veterans who may have an interest in getting their own show.  Finally, Jordan and I talk about his new volunteer role with The Veteran Hunters, as our Professional Hunter Advisor.

The Veteran Hunters: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/

Season 2.

In this episode I introduce you to Wade Paton, who is the new Chaplain for The Veteran Hunters.

Wade is currently one of the pastors at Rock Pointe church in Calgary. He has been in Christian ministry for 20 years, serving churches in Alberta, Ontario and one ministry assignment that took him to Thailand for 4 years. The theme that he loves talking about the most is freedom. Wade believes that no matter what we feel owned by or controlled by, we can be set free to live at peace with God, others and ourselves.

Connect with Wade: https://www.rockpointe.ca/about-us/staff-leaders/wade-paton

This season we are proud to be sponsored by Vortex Canada, the official Canadian distributor of Vortex Optics; and The Grand Valley Safari Club, with whom we will be holding our first fundraising dinner on January 25th.

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In this episode Todd speaks with Derek Stone, FOUNDER & PERFORMANCE COACH of Stone Performance Academy.  Derek shares about his recent hunting experiences in Canada and New Zealand; overcoming anxiety; and how he can help you displace fear, comfort and doubt to achieve your dreams.

Stone Performance Academy: http://www.spahockey.com/

True North Confidence Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/true-north-confidence-podcast/id1489428406

Fundraising Dinner Tickets: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/event-info/the-veteran-hunters-fundraising-dinner-2020

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***TRIGGER ALERT***

In this episode Bryce and I remember those with whom we served who are no longer with us.  We each share stories of joy and sorrow about a particular soldier.  

Sgt Prescott Shipway: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/80003481

Capt Breen Carson, M.S.M. : https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/139-749

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