Maritime Outdoors Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode I am excited to announce the launch of a brand new outdoor website community for The Maritimes, http://maritimeoutdoors.com. The focal point of this new site is an outdoor directory for everything "outdoors" in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.

I'm also pleased to bring you another short cast with Perry Munro, this one where he talks about the best trout fisherman he's ever met while guiding up north.

Join me and let’s catch up with Matt Dort.

Some of the topics we discuss are:

Hurricane Fiona Damage Chat

About Matt & Fishing Background

Pictou County

South Shore Uplands Salmon Issues

Matt on hunting and fishing growing up

Matt’s target species/opportunities in his area

Striped Bass fishery

Matt’s photos/drone footage on social media

Shubenacadie & Stewiacke River world class Striped Bass fishery

Striped bass fishery etiquette, issues, and helpful tips

Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout Fisheries

Matt’s favourite Brown Trout flies (Zoo Cougar, Stone Fly, and Mouse Pattern)

Fall Atlantic Salmon Runs in recent years

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave connects with good friend Michael Isaacs and they chat about some of the differences between experiencing the outdoors here on the East Coast of Canada, as opposed to where Michael lives on the West Coast.  Michael Isaacs, a longtime friend of Dave’s, has extensive camping, hiking, and skiing experience from all over the world.

This episode has been brought to you in part by LabradorFlyFishing.ca (Flowers River Lodge, Hawke River Outfitters, Crooks Lake Lodge).

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Trevor Avery, a marine biologist (Ph.D.) and biostatistician (P.Stat.) with a variety of research interests.  Trevor and Dave chat about  bycatch species found in The Bay of Fundy such as skate, sculpin, eels, and dogfish.

This episode has been brought to you in part by LabradorFlyFishing.ca (Flowers River Lodge, Hawke River Outfitters, Crooks Lake Lodge).

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Blake Milbury of Mill Lake Outfitters located in Bear River Nova Scotia.  Blake is an experienced hunter, angler, and guide who enjoys taking his clients on remote wilderness adventures in search of bear, deer, and speckled trout.  While the majority of Blake’s clients are typical avid hunters, he is also has interest from artists looking for a tranquil place of inspiration, and even a unique request from a “catch and release” hunter.

Blake and his wife Michelle also own and operate Myrtle and Rosie’s Café, a popular stop in town for great food and company.

To connect with Blake, please visit Mill Lake Outfitters.

Other references made within the episode:

NovaScotiaHunting.com

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with local fishing and hunting guide, David Hartlin. David is an established outdoorsman based in Nova Scotia who also guides in Newfoundland & Labrador. David also shares his “Stuck Buck” story with us in this episode.

To connect with David, please visit his Facebook page by clicking here

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with Dick Fevens, owner/operator of Sandy Lake Lodge, a remote Newfoundland Moose and Bear hunting lodge.

Sandy Lake Lodge enjoys a healthy population of moose, caribou and bears in the area surrounding its quiet and tranquil location. Listen as Dick talks about the lodge, the unique northern Canada hunting opportunities available, as well as a couple of truly incredible hunting experiences that you won’t want to miss.

Here’s just one of the testimonials about this Newfoundland moose and bear hunting lodge:

“This was my first time here and not the last. I didn’t know what to expect but everyone made my father and I feel right at home. As far as the hunting, it was the best experience I could ever have. It’s definitely my dream hunt. I’ve always wanted to do a long range shot, and when I saw that moose drop after I pulled the trigger, it was just unreal and I just want to thank you Dick for the hunt of a lifetime.“

Related links

Visit Sandy Lake Lodge today for the hunt of a lifetime or call Dick at 902-643-2780 (home), 902-749-6392 (cell) 902-740-1188 (camp during season).

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast, Dave talks with local sea kayaking enthusiast and tour guide, Adam Zita.

Adam Zita Sea Kayaking in The Maritimes

This is the second episode of the podcast featuring kayaking.  Episode 011 featured Chris Arnold where he and Dave talked about kayak fishing.

Did you know that there are Paddle Sport, Boating, ATV’ing, Hunting, and Snowmobiling online courses and exams available?  Click here for more information or listen to Episode 014 now where Dave talks with Mike Dean of BoaterExam.com.

Related episode links

Adam’s Facebook Page – Us this link if you are a Facebook user and want to connect with Adam.

East Coast Outfitters – East Coast Outfitters is a community based eco-tourism operation located near Halifax, Nova Scotia. We specialize in guided sea kayaking tours & lessons and equipment rentals. Whether you’re in town for a conference, travelling through on vacation, here off of a cruise ship, or live in the area, we have something for you. Come visit East Coast Outfitters.  It’s where Halifax paddles.

Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia – Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia is a non-profit society that fosters the growth and development of safe and environmentally responsible, recreational stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking in Nova Scotia; through training, promotion, advocacy and stewardship. Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia is the official voice of recreational canoeing and kayaking in the province.

Canoe Kayak New Brunswick – Canoe Kayak New Brunswick works hard for its members to ensure safe paddling opportunities and create awareness for paddling safety in New Brunswick.

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks with longtime angling friend, Tony Robinson, about the growing Muskie (Muskellunge) fishery on the Saint John River, New Brunswick.  While Muskie are an invasive species to the province, they are now well established and the result is a world class fishery for Maritime big game anglers.

Tony’s biggest Muskie to date

Related episode links

Muskies NB – Saint John River Chapter of Muskies Canada.

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Did you know that there are Boating, ATV’ing, Hunting, Snowmobiling, and Paddle Sport online courses and exams available?  Click here for more information or listen to Episode 014 now.

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks with Chris Sinclair, a dedicated young outdoorsman who has quickly become an experienced fly angler and fly tyer.  At the time of this episode, Chris is just 20 years old and is well on his way with his education – studying in Prince Edward Island, soon to be in Fredericton New Brunswick.

Chris has also been actively involved in the Nova Scotia Fly Fishing League, competing in numerous fly fishing competitions, while also helping other youth become involved.

Chris’ favourite trout fly is a Hot Head Woolly Bugger

Recipe:  Streamer hook, black marabou tail with flashabou, black chenille body, silver wire rib, black palmered Body hackle, hot orange tungsten bead.

Want to connect with Chris?

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Enjoy this episode?  Be sure to subscribe and share it on Facebook or any other social networks you belong to.  Thanks!

Did you know that there are Boating, ATV’ing, Hunting, Snowmobiling, and Paddle Sport online courses and exams available?  Click here for more information or listen to Episode 014 now.