Ep. 10: Moose underwear and other hunting stories

01/16/20 • 92 min

The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

What happens when a group of hunters, with very different backgrounds and hunting experience, embark on a week long shared moose hunt.

In this episode, Paul Ballard regales us with sage hunting advice, Rob Wilson discusses when it's appropriate to put underwear on a moose and Mike Welti shares an experience that no hunter wants to find themselves in but every hunter should be prepared for.

This episode is sponsored by Carter Motorsports in Vancouver. As a long time customer of Carter Motorsports, I was very excited when they agreed to be part of this podcast.

Also, a very big thanks to International Barrels who supplied a custom barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and Vortex Optics who supplied the scope for this hunt. All together it made for one extremely accurate hunting rig.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:48]
How everyone met each other [00:02:48 – 00:04:46]
Finding an area to hunt & putting in for LEH [00:04:46 – 00:07:00]
10 year old wanting his FWID [00:07:00 – 00:08:10]
Previous hunting experiences & the Selgair [00:07:00 – 00:09:45]
Preparing for the hunt & delegating responsibilities [00:09:45 – 00:13:52]
Enjoying the hunt even when not successful [00:13:52 – 00:15:33]
Everyones contributions to the hunt [00:15:33 – 00:18:30]
The trip up to set up camp & a bear at camp [00:18:30 – 00:28:09]
Checking out the area & BC’s unique environment [00:28:09 – 00:36:30]
Animals spotted, grouse hunting & ethics [00:36:30 – 00:38:27]
Opportunity for a moose, tracking & being prepared for the shot [00:38:27 – 00:47:10]
Reaction of the animal, indication of a hit animal & importance of tracking [00:47:10 – 00:51:08]
Evening after & local intel [00:51:08 – 00:54:11]
Using a cow call & seeing moose signs [00:54:11 – 00:56:49]
Covering lots of ground & seeing the most wildlife [00:56:49 – 01:02:29]
Letting out a cow call, approaching moose & hearing a shot [01:02:49 – 01:07:26]
Fire, respecting the moose & heading back to camp [01:07:26 – 01:12:49]
Group excitement, moose underwear & processing moose meat [01:12:49 – 01:18:28]
Character, willingness to help & portable showers [01:18:28 – 01:21:10]
Packing up after the hunt & making the best of the meat [01:21:10 – 01:26:33]
What the group would have done differently [01:26:33 – 01:30:32]
Public shower & underwear on antlers [01:30:32 – 01:31:15]
Outro [01:31:15 – 01:32:20]

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:47] [00:02:22]
Carter Motor Sports [00:00:45] [00:00:48]
Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) [00:07:30]
BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) [00:07:41]
Zodi [01:20:26] [01:20:28] [01:20:49]
Amateur Radio Licence [01:28:30] [01:28:35] [01:28:45]
FRS Radio [01:28:36] [01:28:54] [01:29:00]
inReach Devices [01:28:40] [01:29:11]

Follow our Host

Instagram: @ Bader.Trav

Learn More about Silvercore

What happens when a group of hunters, with very different backgrounds and hunting experience, embark on a week long shared moose hunt.

This episode is sponsored by Carter Motorsports in Vancouver. As a long time customer of Carter Motorsports, I was very excited when they agreed to be part of this podcast.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:48]
How everyone met each other [00:02:48 – 00:04:46]
Finding an area to hunt & putting in for LEH [00:04:46 – 00:07:00]
10 year old wanting his FWID [00:07:00 – 00:08:10]
Previous hunting experiences & the Selgair [00:07:00 – 00:09:45]
Preparing for the hunt & delegating responsibilities [00:09:45 – 00:13:52]
Enjoying the hunt even when not successful [00:13:52 – 00:15:33]
Everyones contributions to the hunt [00:15:33 – 00:18:30]
The trip up to set up camp & a bear at camp [00:18:30 – 00:28:09]
Checking out the area & BC’s unique environment [00:28:09 – 00:36:30]
Animals spotted, grouse hunting & ethics [00:36:30 – 00:38:27]
Opportunity for a moose, tracking & being prepared for the shot [00:38:27 – 00:47:10]
Reaction of the animal, indication of a hit animal & importance of tracking [00:47:10 – 00:51:08]
Evening after & local intel [00:51:08 – 00:54:11]
Using a cow call & seeing moose signs [00:54:11 – 00:56:49]
Covering lots of ground & seeing the most wildlife [00:56:49 – 01:02:29]
Letting out a cow call, approaching moose & hearing a shot [01:02:49 – 01:07:26]
Fire, respecting the moose & heading back to camp [01:07:26 – 01:12:49]
Group excitement, moose underwear & processing moose meat [01:12:49 – 01:18:28]
Character, willingness to help & portable showers [01:18:28 – 01:21:10]
Packing up after the hunt & making the best of the meat [01:21:10 – 01:26:33]
What the group would have done differently [01:26:33 – 01:30:32]
Public shower & underwear on antlers [01:30:32 – 01:31:15]
Outro [01:31:15 – 01:32:20]

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:47] [00:02:22]
Carter Motor Sports [00:00:45] [00:00:48]
Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) [00:07:30]
BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) [00:07:41]
Zodi [01:20:26] [01:20:28] [01:20:49]
Amateur Radio Licence [01:28:30] [01:28:35] [01:28:45]
FRS Radio [01:28:36] [01:28:54] [01:29:00]
inReach Devices [01:28:40] [01:29:11]

Follow our Host

Instagram: @ Bader.Trav

Learn More about Silvercore

Previous Episode

Ep. 09: Now you‘re bleeding too bear!

Silvercore has been providing bear safety training to industry professionals, both in person as well as online, for many years, but this marks the first time that I have had the opportunity to sit down and speak with someone who survived a horrific grizzly bear attack by using his pocket knife. For those of you who are following #silvercorepodcast on social media, you will know that I have been steadily building a custom podcast studio. If the audio sounds a bit different its because it was recorded on location as I travelled to meet Colin Dowler who was gracious enough to have me in his home and to share with you his harrowing experience of grit and tenacity. Colin wants to share his story to add to the knowledge base of bear behaviour and encounters so that you are better aware of potential dangers and to motivate you to become properly prepared and educated prior to entering into bear country. I should warn that there are sections of this podcast that will be intense and graphic and listener discretion is advised. Finally, if you are enjoying the Silvercore Podcast, it would sure help us out if you like, subscribe, write a review or comment and share with your friends.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:02]
Colin’s upbringing on the Island [00:02:02 – 00:04:37]
Working as a fishing guide [00:04:37 – 00:05:12]
What brought Colin outdoors on the day of the attack [00:05:12 – 00:06:56]
Climbing Mount Doogie Dowler & it’s history [00:06:56 – 00:10:03]
Equipment for the trip [00:10:03 – 00:12:26]
Where Colin went in his trip [00:12:26 – 00:16:09]
Bear sign, awareness levels & making noises [00:16:09 – 00:19:29]
Camping spot for the night & food [00:19:29 – 00:21:18]
Thoughts of protection from a bear [00:21:18 – 00:23:07]
The next morning [00:23:07 – 00:24:58]
Bear spotting, thoughts & training [00:24:58 – 00:30:03]
Lost bear spray, an approaching bear & readying defences [00:30:03 – 00:40:13]
Close enough I could have touched him & biting into poles [00:40:13 – 00:45:30]
Lunging bear & pain from inflicted wounds [00:45:30 – 00:55:22]
Remembering the knife & now your bleeding too bear [00:55:22 – 01:07:44]
Putting on a tourniquet & disappearing bear [01:07:44 – 01:11:01]
Riding back for help & finding motivation to get there [01:11:01 – 01:24:11]
Mentally preparing & planning the rescue [01:24:11 – 01:27:08]
Arriving into the mess hall & getting help [01:27:08 – 01:33:41]
Making calls, playing rap music & waiting for the helicopter [01:33:41 – 01:38:16]
Confident I was going to live & recovery [01:38:16 – 01:40:15]
Size, age and health of the bear [01:40:15 – 01:43:38]
Topic of Grizzly bear hunting in BC [01:43:38 – 01:45:25]
Bear awareness & training [01:45:25 – 01:47:45]
Outro [01:47:45 – 01:48:14]

Explore these Resources

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:

Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:43] [00:01:02] [00:01:45] [00:33:37]
Quadra Island [00:02:12] [00:02:20] [00:03:18] [00:07:51]
April Point Lodge [00:04:40]
Painter’s Lodge [00:04:42]
Whaler [00:04:48] [00:04:51] [00:05:00]
Mount Doogie Dowler [00:06:03] [00:06:37] [00:06:57] [00:07:13] [00:07:47] [00:08:45]
Heriot Bay [00:09:24]
Bivvy Sack [00:10:13] [00:10:22] [00:19:36] [00:22:34] [00:22:38]
Colonel Jeff Cooper [00:17:13]
Colour Code System of Awareness (Cooper Color Code) [00:17:14]
Stephen Herrero [00:27:02] [00:33:27] [00:33:50] [00:33:52]
James Gary Shelton [00:27:08] [00:33:23] [00:33:51] [00:34:28] [00:34:43] [00:35:04] [00:35:40] [00:35:57] [00:37:15]

Next Episode

Ep. 11: Ethics and Insider Tips on How to be a Hunter in Todays Urban Society

In days of old, if you wanted to learn to hunt you would ask a friend or relative to show you. In todays society not everyone has the opportunity and learning to hunt can be rather intimidating if you don’t have someone to show you the ropes. Thats is what we talk about today with seasoned hunters Dennis Zentner and Jens Cuthbert. Dennis spent years in commercial fishing, is the past regional president of the British Columbia Wildlife Federation, is the current president of the Vancouver Gun Club, is a CORE Hunting instructor, and has been hunting and fishing for as long as he can remember. Jens exudes passion and positivity towards hunting in every aspect of his life. Having worked as a commercial hunting guide in the United States, Jens is a sponsored and endorsed hunter and has the fantastic Instagram feed “604backwoods” which will inspire even the most modest hunter. Jens now works at Stillwater Sports in Ladner, B.C. and spends his working and free time honing his skills and helping others enjoy our great outdoors and natural resources. Both Dennis and Jens are responsible for helping hundreds of young folk get into hunting through the Waterfowl Heritage Days and I guarantee you, whether you are a seasoned hunter or just curious about learning more, you will find great value in this podcast.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Intro [00:00:00 – 00:02:30]
Dennis’s background in commercial fishing [00:02:30 – 00:04:06]
Jens’s background in commercial guiding [00:04:06 – 00:06:32]
Newcomers to the sport, etiquette & how to learn it [00:06:32 – 00:12:45]
How to get into Bird Hunting in the Lower Mainland & building a relationship with a farmer [00:12:45 – 00:22:27]
Knowing the synopsis & areas that are open or closed [00:22:27 – 00:26:48]
Poor ethics & painting all hunters with the same brush [00:26:48 – 00:28:48]
iHunter resource & regulations [00:28:48 – 00:33:21]
Common things seen working in a gun store [00:33:21 – 00:34:13]
Mitigating public complaints [00:34:13 – 00:45:44]
Hunters giving back to wildlife [00:45:44 – 00:47:30]
Damage from birds to farmer’s crops [00:47:30 – 00:51:02]
Picking up after yourself as a hunter [00:51:02 – 00:53:14]
Public attention to Dennis, being friendly & educating the public [00:53:14 – 00:55:26]
Hunting Waterfowl in other places of BC & representing all hunters [00:55:26 – 00:58:22]
Hunters bickering with other hunters & moving in a positive direction [00:58:22 – 01:04:01]
Success of hunting & experience [01:04:01 – 01:08:00]
The hundred mile diet & waterfowl heritage days [01:08:00 – 01:12:56]
Numbers of CORE students going up [01:12:56 – 01:17:38]
Feeling remorse for the animal harvested & paying respects to the animal [01:17:38 – 01:23:43]
Hunters work hard to be successful & the enjoyment of the experience [01:23:43 – 01:27:54]
Outro [01:27:54 – 01:28:05]