Wilderness Wavelength

This episode was recorded LIVE on a boat while fishing Long Lake on the May Long Weekend!

We are aboard Jordan's 12 foot flat-bottomed that features a 6HP motor. The main fish in Long Lake are Jackfish, so we are trying out the Five of Diamonds and Red Devil spoons. Join us for an afternoon on the water!

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the podcast to talk fishing! We dig into some of the best fishing experiences as well a future fishing goals. Also, favorite places to fish and even the best fishing hooks!

Email [email protected] with your favorite fishing hook!

Avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matthew Ritchie, stops in to tell some wild hunting and back country exploration stories on this episode.

We start with a story of his latest snow goose hunt and encountering a snow goose that was hatched in Russia back in 2009. Matthew also gets into some stories of being surrounded by wolf packs and close encounters with Grizzly bears.

We also dive into the world of shed hunting and chat about some tips and tricks to help make your own shed hunt more fruitful.

Follow along with Matthew's adventures on "The Next Chapter" on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/202535382783070

Jamie is back and we get into survival training! How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness? We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques.

You can take the survey here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness. How long did you make it?

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives! We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like:

• Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation?
• Folding knives VS fixed blades
• Can a knife be too big?
• Full tang VS Stick Tang
• Best methods for sharpening knives
• What options do you have if you don't have a knife
• How old should your kid be for a first knife?
• Batoning wood - yes or no?

You'll be able to find pictures of some of the knives we use and talk about on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wildernesswave/ and on Scott's page at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

As we gear up for some amazing summer music festivals in Alberta this year, Reuben Anderson joins us on this episode to offer his insights.

Reuben is a musician and an experienced festival goer. He has been going to the North Country Fair for the past decade to soak up the music and the vibes. He offers some practical tips for Fair goers and a few ideas of how to get the most out of a festival.

This episode also features the song "Up there" from Reuben's album, "From the Deepest Depths to the Highest Heights" which you can find here: https://reubenandersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/from-deepest-depths-to-highest-heights?t=6

Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies.

Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has.

Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears! Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs.

We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself.

If you have a question for the new segement- "Ask Scott" or anything else, send an email to [email protected]

Cristina joins me on this episode for a little cruise througm memory lane. We recap our experiences from camping in a tent, campervan, motorhome and with a trailer. Which one is best!?

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips!

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