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?

Find Chris on Facebook

Find Chris on Instagram

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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 longtime friend Mike Crosby.  Listen as Mike not only recounts his love of fly fishing, but also shares with us his account of catching a massive 60+ pound Atlantic Salmon on the Restigouche River, New Brunswick, in 1988.  Mike also talks about his book “River Talk” as well as his fishing lodges located in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Are you interested in a fishing adventure in Newfoundland & Labrador?  Be sure to check out Crooks Lake Lodge, Hawke River Outfitters or Flowers River Lodge.

Want to contact Mike directly, just fill out the secure contact form below now or find Mike on Facebook or LinkedIn.  You can also leave a comment on this episode.

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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, host Dave Doggett talks with Mike Dean of BoaterExam.com about the various boating, hunting, atv, snowmobile, and now paddle sport courses available.  If you enjoy the great outdoors, and want to make sure you are properly educated and legally certified, this episode is for you.

Related links:

Outdoor Educational Courses – Boating, ATV’ing, Hunting, Snowmobiling, and Paddle Sport online courses and exams.

Dave starts off this episode by reflecting on the loss of good friend and legend angler, Mike Crosby.  In addition to being one of the best Atlantic Salmon anglers, Mike was instrumental with his conservation efforts and at the time of his passing was president of the Nova Scotia Salmon Association.

Feb 2024 update: We have abandoned using Telegram for group communication and will discuss new developments in an upcoming episode

Dave ends this episode talking about his review of the 2022 angling season so farm and discusses future plans for the podcast.

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about four featured outdoor Maritime online communities, Maritime Kayaking, Maritime Gardening, Maritime Rider, and Maritime Camping.  If you live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island and enjoy canoeing or kayaking, gardening, motorcycles/powersports, or camping, you’ll love these online communities.

Related links:

MaritimeKayaking.com – Atlantic Canada’s Canoe & Kayaking Community

MaritimeGardening.com– Atlantic Canada’s Gardening Community

MaritimeRider.com – Atlantic Canada’s Motorcycle & Powersport Community

MaritimeCamping.com – Atlantic Canada’s Camping Community

Episode Sponsor:

Master Promotions – Motorcycle & Powersport Atlantic Show

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing in The Maritimes.  Dave talks once again with friend Steve Clapperton, host of Eastlink TV’s “Fishing with Friends”.  During the tuna season, Steve is first mate for Northumberland Bluefin Tuna Charters and tells us about the incredible tuna fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and more specifically, Northumberland Straight.

Related links:

Atlantic Winds Adventure – call them at (902) 468-0205

Northumberland Bluefin Tuna Charters

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about kayaking in The Maritimes.  Dave talks with verteran kayaker Chris Arnold about the different styles, makes, and models of kayaks available on the market today.  From SOT (sit on top) to SIK (sit in kayaks), this episode will prove useful whether you are considering your first kayak purchase, or perhaps a new addition to your fleet.  Dave also introduces his newest online community, www.MaritimeKayaking.com.

Related links:

MaritimeKayaking.com

Chris Arnold – official homepage

Atlantic Winds Adventure – call them at (902) 468-0205

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks about prospecting for gold in The Maritimes.  Listen as Dave tells his story of being bit by the “gold bug” back in 2011 and covers some prospecting basics including panning for gold, sluice boxes, and gold claims.

Related links:

My Gold Prospecting Videos – click here

The Ovens Natural Park

Here are some affiliate links to gold prospecting products:

Gold Pans

Mining Equipment

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks open net pen fin fish aquaculture with Lewis Hinks, director of programs for the Atlantic Salmon Federation in Nova Scotia.  Lewis is currently one of only 11 master certified fly casting instructors in all of Canada.  Open net pen fin fish aquaculture is not only having a negative impact on our native wild Atlantic Salmon stocks by way of escapes and disease transfer, but is also the cause of many other environmental concerns in our region.  Though many other countries have banned open net pen fin fish aquaculture, our local governments have embraced the industry, despite the indisputable negative environmental impacts, hoping that aquaculture jobs will impact our economy.  ASF does not oppose aquaculture, but does oppose open net pen fin fish aquaculture.

Related links:

http://asf.ca/asf-team.html – ASF Staff page (scroll down to Regional Staff to find Lewis’ contact information

http://asf.ca/cleanupsalmonfarming.html – Clean Up Salmon Farming

http://www.cosewic.gc.ca – COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) status on wild Atlantic Salmon

http://www.sustainableblue.com – World leading aquaculture in the heart of Nova Scotia

http://www.salmonwars.com – A documentary focused on the issues surrounding aquaculture in our region

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Don MacLean.  Don is a resident of Nova Scotia and is not only an avid angler but is also the author of several Maritime sport fishing related books.  Two of Don’s books are, Discover Nova Scotia Sportfishing and A Little Thing I Tied Myself.  Dave also spends some time talking about his network of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick fishing and hunting website communities.

Listen to this episode to learn how to win a copy of one of Don’s books!

Links referenced in this episode:

www.donamaclean.com – Don MacLean’s personal website (visit to learn more and order his books)

www.novascotiafishing.com – Nova Scotia Fishing Forums, Photo Galleries, Classifieds & Much More

www.novascotiahunting.com – Nova Scotia Hunting Forums, Photo Galleries, Classifieds & Much More

www.newbrunswickfishing.com – New Brunswick Fishing Forums, Photo Galleries, Classifieds & Much More

www.newbrunswickhunting.com – New Brunswick Hunting Forums, Photo Galleries, Classifieds & Much More

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks shark fishing with Captain Art Gaetan of Blue Shark Charters.  Did you know the waters off our Maritime coast are teaming with sharks? It’s true!  And if you are looking for a true angling adventure unlike any other, listen to this episode and qualify to win a spot with Dave on a Blue Shark Charter this summer (2013).

Here’s how you can qualify to win.  If you are a Facebook user, share a link to this episode with your Facebook friends.  Alternatively you can send a link to this episode to a friend by email.  After you have shared a link to this episode, be sure you are subscribed to the Maritime Outdoorsman email newsletter by completing the secure form on the right side of this site.  Once you have shared the episode and subscribed to our newsletter, there is just one more thing to do.  Fill out the contact form on our about page, tell us what you have done, and you will be instantly qualified to win!  We’ll pick the lucky winner on the first day of summer 2013 (June 21st).

Links referenced in this episode:

www.bluesharkcharters.com – Blue Shark Charters website

http://twitter.com/sharkcharters – Blue Shark Charters Twitter Page

https://www.facebook.com/bluesharkcharters – Blue Shark Charters Facebook Fan Page

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave continues the discussion about Ticks & Lyme Disease with Vett Lloyd, a biologist at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick.  Vett shifted her focus from cancer to ticks and lyme disease after becoming infected herself while gardening.  Now Vett’s lab is one of only a few places ticks can be sent in the Maritimes for lyme disease testing.

Related Links:

Vett Lloyd – Vett Lloyd’s tick lab website.

CanLyme – The Canadian Lyme Foundation

Episode 005 – Kathryn Maroun interview – spreading awareness for Lyme disease and other tick and bug born illnesses

Related Events:

Free Lyme Disease Information Meeting – Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 – Pictou County Wellness Center – 2756 Westville Rd. New Glasgow, NS.  Special Guest Speaker, Dr. E. Murakami, President & Founder of the Murakami Center For Lyme Research, Education, & Assistance Society.  Contact Brenda Sterling-Goodwin (902-752-0547) or Alice Lees (902-926-2784).

Recommended Reading:

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, Dave talks about the NOT so great outdoors.  After telling about his encounter with a blood infection caused from a leech bite, Dave talks with Kathryn Maroun, host of the TV show ‘What A Catch’ about her personal battle with Lyme disease.  The intent of this episode is to help spread awareness and promote prevention of bug born illnesses.

Related Links:

What a Catch! – Official website for Kathryn Maroun’s TV show

Casting For Recovery Canada – Casting for Recovery Canada provides fly fishing retreats coast to coast in Canada. Our retreats are specifically designed for women who have or have had breast cancer.

IGeneX – Better understand laboratory assays for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Dr. Murakami – Dr. Ernie Murakami became involved in Lyme Disease while in his practice based in the rural community of Hope, British Columbia.  For their Facebook fan page, click here

Cure Unknown – A groundbreaking investigation into the medical history, patient experience & brutal political war over Lyme disease.

Under Our Skin – Extended Trailer – In the 1970s, a mysterious and deadly illness began infecting children in a small town in Connecticut. Today it’s a global epidemic.

What I Caught – A related episode of Kathryn’s ‘What a Catch!’ show

Related Episodes:

Episode 006 – Continued discussion on ticks & Lyme Disease – Vett Lloyd interview.

Recommended Reading:

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with Chris Bower about Geocaching.  This “fun for the whole family” activity is steadily growing in popularity all over the globe.

Chris tells Dave about how he became involved and addicted to Geocaching as well as answers some questions that will help you better understand this exciting hobby.

Links referenced in this episode:

www.NovaScotiaFishing.com

www.geocaching.com – Most popular website on the Internet for Geocaching.

In this episode, I chat with Lisa who owns and operates Atlantick, a Nova Scotian business. Ticks are not only a pest to those of us who try to enjoy the great outdoors, but many of them carry Lyme disease and can transmit an array of other bacterial infections. When I realized there was a local business built upon the idea of trying to help reduce the risks that ticks impose, I quickly reached out.

Listen as we talk ticks, learn about Atlantick’s outdoor spray, and hear about some exciting new developments coming within the next year.

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett talks with PhD Candidate, Eddie Halfyard about acid rain and the West River Sheet Harbour liming project undertaken by the Nova Scotia Salmon Association.

Eddie starts off his discussion with the quote “first and foremost I’m an angler”.  He spent much of his childhood in the outdoors, learning the ins and outs of angling and hunting and is currently finishing up his PhD. at Dalhousie University with a fascinating study on Atlantic Salmon and the effects of acid rain.

Links referenced in this episode:

www.eahalfyard.com – Eddie Halfyard’s official website (currently in development)

www.nssalmon.ca – The Nova Scotia Salmon Association’s website.

http://www.nssalmon.ca/projects_programs/acid-rain-mitigation-project – West River Sheet Harbour acid rain mitigation project details.

In this episode of The Maritime Outdoorsman, host Dave Doggett interviews Mike Sabean.

Mike is a long time member of the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club, and also teaches Firearms safety courses in Nova Scotia.  In this interview, Mike tells us about the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club facilities as well as some popular events that take place at the club.  In addition to sharing his background information, Mike also discusses some points related to Firearms Safety Training.

Links referenced in this episode:

www.rodandgunclub.ca  – Website for the Lunenburg Rod & Gun Club

www.LequilleCountryStore.com – (Podcast Sponsor) Hunting & Fishing retailer located in the Annapolis valley of Nova Scotia.

www.NovaScotiaHunting.com – The ULTIMATE Nova Scotia Hunting Resource

Welcome to the Maritime Outdoorsman Podcast.  In this, the first episode, host Dave Doggett explains his plans for the podcast.  Dave also interviews Steve Clapperton, host of EastLink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show.

Steven Clapperton has been host of Eastlink TV’s ‘Fishing with Friends’ show since 2007.  Steve was born and raised in Scotland and moved to Canada during his professional rugby career.  He has always been an avid angler and after moving to Nova Scotia, he quickly realized there was an opportunity for a sport fishing TV show.  Steve’s love for all aspects of the sport is apparent and he is a natural in front of the camera.

Links referenced in this episode:

www.DaveDoggett.com

www.NovaScotiaFishing.com

www.NovaScotiaHunting.com

www.NewBrunswickFishing.com

www.NewBrunswickHunting.com

www.MaritimeGardening.com

Fishing with Friends on Eastlink.ca

With over half a century of experience as a fishing and hunting guide, Perry Munro is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. In addition to guiding, Perry is also an extremely accomplished outdoor author and artist. His countless stories are sure to appeal to any outdoorsman.

This episode is the second of several “short casts” taken from a conversation I had with Perry about his guiding career. Listen in as Perry talks about some of his adventures in The Arctic.

Perry has also recently published a new book titled “Guides Eyes” which can be purchased on Amazon using this link.

To reach out to Perry, either visit his website at perrymunro.com or find him on Facebook by clicking here.

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

With over half a century of experience as a fishing and hunting guide, Perry Munro is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge. In addition to guiding, Perry is also an extremely accomplished outdoor author and artist. His countless stories are sure to appeal to any outdoorsman.

This episode is the first of several “short casts” taken from a conversation I had with Perry about his guiding career.

To reach out to Perry, either visit his website at perrymunro.com or find him on Facebook by clicking here.

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 podcast, I catch up with Chris Sinclair who has been spent the past 4 seasons as a fly fishing guide in Labrador for trophy Brook Trout at Crooks Lake Lodge and Atlantic Salmon at Flowers River Lodge.

Listen in as Chris tells of his awesome experiences guiding in the wilds of Labrador.

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

In this episode, I sit down for a chat with local author and angler, Lowell Demond. Lowell has published two books, Hooked!, a collection of 23 fishing stories, and “Where did the Nickel Go?”, an account of his time in the Canadian arctic. Listen as Lowell shares his interesting angling and life experience with us.

Some of the subjects covered within this episode: The Lahave River Salmon Association, Nova Scotia Salmon Association, Acid Rain, Liming, Mersey River, Atlantic Salmon, Morgan Falls, DFO, Salmon Poaching. For a more detailed summary and follow up email I received from Lowell after publishing this episode, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.

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

Episode References:

Currently there are no copies of “Hooked!” available

If you would like to order or learn more about “Where did the Nickel Go?”, simply click on the graphic below and you will be taken to Amazon using my affiliate link.

A photo of a painting that hangs in Lowells home office

Lahave River Salmon Pools Map created by Travis Taylor

After publishing this episode, I received the following email from Lowell that I wanted to share, as it too contains valuable information with regards to this episode:

“Hi David,    Last night,  I listened to the complete podcast. I am pleased with this historical account of  the past century, of how a small little group of people called a “River Committee” quickly addressed the pending problems.  A written constitution was developed. We worked under the umbrellas of the...

In this episode of the podcast, Danny Ripley and I reminisce about Striped Bass fishing on The Annapolis River (Nova Scotia) back in the 80’s and early 90’s.  Though Danny and I really didn’t get to know much of each other until later in life, we shared having been fortunate enough to experience great Striped Bass fishing on The Annapolis River as youth, with our fathers Jack Ripley and Tom Doggett.  We both look back very fondly on those times, fishing with our fathers and meeting many other great anglers like the infamous Rex Taylor, Gary Gorham, and many others.  We also take some time to discuss some more recent Striped Bass issues.

Danny remains an avid angler, guide, and fly tier.  For more information about Danny, click here to visit his website.

While Danny and I are now both very conservation minded anglers, here are some photos from years ago, in a time when the majority of fish caught within the legal limit were retained:

Jack Ripley – Danny’s best mentor. Below causeway above Pin Rock

Stripers at dawn – Pin Rock

Heading up river for the night

In this episode of the podcast, Dave chats with Kirk Havercroft of Sustainable Blue to find out how they are revolutionizing the aquaculture industry with their one-of-a-kind land based facility located here in Nova Scotia.

If you are concerned about our native Atlantic Salmon stocks or our coastal ecosystem in general, please consider boycotting Atlantic Salmon raised in open net pen farming.  Thanks to Sustainable Blue, there is now a better solution.

Related Links:

Sustainable Blue

Shuck Seafood & Raw Bar

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