The Wild Ways Podcast

Season 2 of the Wild Ways Podcast is here, and we're back to weekly episodes.

After eight months off air, I'm sharing where I've been. This spring I got the chance to go to Haida Gwaii and spend the summer as a fishing guide at one of the best-known fishing lodges in Canada. I'd fished the ocean my whole life but had never been paid to take people out. That turned into 114 days of 14-hour days, big kings, and a lot of learning.

In this episode:
- Getting dropped into a remote lodge and learning the water in the first 10 days
- Why guiding is "a marathon, not a race" and how I got through the grind
- What guides actually celebrate (hint: it's not how many fish you kill)
- Orcas, humpbacks, salmon sharks, and the sea lions that "nuke" your fish
- What I learned from guests, many of them CEOs and business owners, after 30-40 hours on a boat
- Going off the grid: from 5-6 hours of screen time a day to 15 minutes
- The 2026 season report: Chinook, coho, halibut, ling, and where the big kings have gone
- Would I go back?
- What's next: a full winter on the trapline, documented

Chapters
00:00 Cold open - sea lions
00:20 Welcome back - Season 2
00:50 Guiding on Haida Gwaii
02:16 Getting there & the first 10 days
03:24 A marathon, not a race
05:28 Chasing big kings
06:34 Adventure every day on the water
07:32 The guests
08:50 Off the grid - no screens
09:54 2026 season fishing report
11:30 Orcas, sea lions & salmon sharks
13:44 The other guides
14:33 Would I go back?
15:49 Takeaways - discipline
16:22 Winter trapline plans
18:34 Wrap-up

Next week: we're talking trapping and getting ready for the winter trapline season.

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Raw from the bush – quick truth talk.

In this Seeking Truth episode, Lyman Miller gets straight: feed your spirit with real wisdom, faith, and truth – not your mouth with distractions, greed, or worldly junk. Wilderness living proves it – inner strength beats endless consumption. Proverbs-style: guard your heart, seek what's eternal, resist the lies.

Short but hits hard for anyone grinding off-grid or tired of modern noise. Nourish the spirit to stay free and strong.

Chapters

• 0:00 – Intro / the core question
• 1:20 – Mouth vs. spirit – why it matters in bush life
• 3:15 – Bible wisdom on truth & resisting lies
• 5:40 – How the wild sharpens spiritual focus
• 7:10 – Personal apply-this-now take
• 8:30 – Closing challenge

What's feeding your spirit? Share a verse or thought. More raw Seeking Truth coming.

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Stay wild, stay true – feed the spirit first.
– Lyman Miller

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The Tumbler Ridge school tragedy: 9 dead, many injured—mostly kids—in a horrific shooting by an 18-year-old who killed his family first. But guns aren't the root issue—it's failed mental health systems, SSRIs, ideological indoctrination, and adults too afraid to speak truth.

In this raw solo episode of Wild Ways, I break down how society created this monster and why Canada is crumbling: fentanyl streets, unchecked crime, kids pushed into gender transitions via big pharma, and leadership failures. We share the blame—time for hard conversations to protect our families.

Chapters

• 0:00 – Intro & shooting details
• 2:45 – Shooter's story & ignored warnings
• 5:30 – SSRIs, mental health & pharma role
• 8:15 – Canada's broader collapse: drugs, crime, homelessness
• 11:00 – Gender ideology & kids on meds
• 13:40 – Leadership & global context
• 15:50 – Call to action: speak truth & build resilience

Thoughts? Share what adults MUST stop ignoring.

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Straight from the bush in north central British Columbia – no filter, no BS. On this episode, Lyman Miller breaks down the latest trapper troubles: weird winter thaws wrecking sets, low marten numbers but strong prices (XXL at $150+), wolf catches helping ungulates recover, beaver plans for spring, and the ongoing headaches with government selective enforcement and "different rules for different fools."

Real talk for trappers, hunters, or anyone fed up with overreach on public land while living full-time in the wilderness. Why the wild ways heal, the tough parts of off-grid life, faith/wisdom for hard times, and standing up for outdoor rights.

In this episode

• Intro from the cabin / quick bush update
• Current trapping conditions: thaw issues & set problems
• Marten numbers, prices, and the fur market
• Wolf management wins & ungulate recovery
• Government frustrations: unequal laws, fines & selective enforcement
• Forestry/logging impacts on traplines & habitat
• Personal reflections: full-time outdoor living, healing in the wild
• Faith tie-in / wisdom for tough times
• Closing thoughts, calls to action & what's next

Drop your trapper stories or gov gripes – let's talk.

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Stay wild, stay true.
– Lyman Miller

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Lyman Miller's raw update from north central BC on The Wild Ways Podcast. Diving into government division tactics—"different rules for different fools"—selective enforcement on hunting, fishing, trapping rights, doubled fines, lead shot bans, salmon allocations, and prohibited firearms notices hitting law-abiding Canadians hard. From a 30,000 ft view: intentional control, disarming, and dividing to conquer.

Personal take: Awakening from societal programming, escaping the rat race, focusing on nature, family legacy, and inherent rights to live off the land. Trapping update: Marten down but prices good, rabbits abundant, wolves helping moose pops, weird warm snow messing with sets—spring beaver focus incoming (full animal use + old-timer tips on my YouTube).

Stay positive, ignore the noise, stand up for rights, be an example for the youth. No more conformity—push back!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Snow/Bear Moon intro
2:00 Different rules metaphor & division
5:00 Govt moves: fines, salmon, lead, firearms
9:00 Big picture control agenda
12:00 Personal shift to outdoor freedom
14:00 Trapping conditions & beaver plans
16:00 Motivation: Resist & live free

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Join Lyman Miller for a raw, end-of-month update on The Wild Ways Podcast – real talk from north central British Columbia's wilderness.

In my first full month of doubling down on this outdoor lifestyle, I share the wins and struggles: shifting from a disorganized first year to an aggressive schedule that's finally building momentum. Podcasting, filming weekly videos for Lyman's Wild Ways YouTube, gear organization, family balance, and focused trapping (no more recreational runs—strategic now) are all in play, even if some tasks took longer than planned.

I dive into frustrations with restrictive government rules hitting outdoor enthusiasts hard (like those RCMP letters), why I'm choosing to ignore the noise and set an example for my family, and how pushing mental, physical, and spiritual boundaries is fueling real growth. Looking ahead: ice fishing, catching up on firewood, chaga foraging, more writing, and staying consistent with content creation.

No slowing down—I'm energized and committed. If you're tired of the rat race and dreaming of a freer, wilderness-based life (hunting, fishing, trapping, foraging), this episode is for you. Hear the honest lessons, mindset shifts, and encouragement to start your own journey.

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Seeking Truth: my months-long study of the Book of Proverbs, and the morning Wisdom Check I built from it. This isn't dusty old scripture. It's a practical roadmap for daily decisions, showing the clear line between wise moves and foolish ones.

We cover reviewing the commandments, seeking discernment, choosing good company, avoiding laziness, building discipline, staying humble and teachable, taking real action, dodging oppressive traditions, and protecting your reputation by speaking truth.

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Chapters

• 0:00 – Intro: Seeking Truth series & why Proverbs matters in real life
• 0:55 – The Wisdom Check Sheet: morning routine to start aligned
• 1:44 – Review commandments + seek God's help through prayer/Bible
• 2:30 – Discernment, good company, and avoiding bad influences
• 3:15 – Common sense, gaining God's confidence, no laziness
• 4:00 – Health (body & spirit), working toward the Kingdom
• 5:30 – No shortcuts, building discipline, stay humble & teachable
• 6:45 – Take action, avoid oppressive traditions, protect your reputation
• 7:34 – Closing: blessings & call to action

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God bless. Stay wild, stay faithful.

Join me, Lyman Miller, deep in the bush of north central British Columbia on The Wild Ways Podcast. In this episode from the 'Wolves and Wolf Trapping Lessons From Legends' series, we dive into timeless techniques and stories passed down from the old timers. Learn practical wolf strategies, set ideas, and the raw realities of staying one step ahead in the wild. Blended with faith, grit, and real BC wilderness talk. If you're into trapping, hunting, or escaping the matrix for a self-reliant life, this one's for you.
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Show Notes / Chapters:

• 0:00 Intro from the bush

• 2:30 Legendary trapper stories

• 10:15 Practical wolf set tips

• 20:45 Personal reflections / faith tie-in

• 25:00 Closing thoughts & call to action

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Seeking Truth series on Wild Ways Podcast!

Recorded spontaneously outdoors in British Columbia right after spotting a moose outside my door. Join host Lyman Miller as I share my personal journey of seeking guidance in a chaotic world through Bible study. We dive deep into imitating Jesus's life: relentless prayer, wilderness retreats, compassion, humility, hard work, discernment, and leaving behind modern distractions like social media and 'stupid traditions of man.'

Discover practical daily practices for peace, purpose, and aligning with faith while living close to nature.

If you're into Christian reflections, wilderness living, personal growth, Bible wisdom, or escaping the noise of the city—this kickoff episode is for you!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Moose Sighting & Starting the Seeking Truth Series
00:30 - Why Seek Truth? World Chaos & Bible Guidance
01:19 - Imitating Jesus: Undistracted Life & Relentless Prayer
02:28 - Key Habits: Compassion, Humility, Work Ethic & Discernment
03:02 - Avoiding Traditions of Man & Modern Distractions
03:37 - Daily Practices: Prayer, Exercise, Hard Work & Prudence
05:47 - Life's Mission: God's Help, Trials & True Satisfaction
06:10 - Outro: Future Episodes & Growth Teaser

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In this no-holds-barred episode of the Wild Ways Podcast, host Lyman Miller lays it all out from the bush in north central British Columbia. Fresh trapping season updates: weird January thaw messing with sets, down marten numbers but strong prices (XXL averaging $150 at Thompson), solid wolf catches helping ungulates bounce back, and why full-time outdoor living is healing but tough.

Lyman dives deep into long-standing frustrations – forestry companies and government logging over traplines without consultation, the mountain pine beetle epidemic that started unchecked in parks and wrecked monoculture forests, leading to massive fires and habitat loss. He calls out glyphosate spraying's impact on moose and ecosystems, and poor management that's left destruction in its wake.

The core rant: an allegory of a room full of friends divided by "different rules for different fools" in hunting, fishing, and foraging. One group gets exemptions (no licenses, no limits, free access), while regulated folks face strict bag limits, tags, and training – breeding resentment, non-compliance, and threats to real conservation. Lyman warns it's a dangerous game pushing people to ignore laws, but he stays positive, focusing on personal freedom, mental clarity in the wilderness, and influencing the next generation toward adventure.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Trapping Season Update (Thaw Issues, Marten/Wolf Prices)
2:00 – Forestry Animosity & Logging Conflicts
4:00 – Pine Beetle Epidemic & Government Failures
7:00 – Glyphosate & Moose Impacts
8:00 – The "Different Rules" Allegory Explained
12:00 – Division, Resentment & Potential Backlash
17:00 – Wilderness Healing, Positive Outlook & Bible Study Tease
20:00 – Outro & What's Next

Subscribe for more raw talks on trapping, hunting, outdoor freedom, and faith-inspired wilderness life. Like/share if this resonates! Check out Lyman's YouTube channel (Lyman's Wild Ways) for video versions and adventures. Visit www.thewildways.ca for blogs, gear, articles, and community.

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