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

032 : Catching up with Matt Dort

Mar 29th, 2024 26m 32s

Join me and let’s catch up with Matt Dort.Some of the topics we discuss are:Hurricane Fiona Damage ChatAbout Matt & Fishing BackgroundPictou CountySouth Shore Uplands Salmon IssuesMatt on hunting and fishing growing upMatt’s target species/oppo

031 : Maritime Outdoors Chat Channel

Jul 19th, 2022 13m 10s

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 pass

030 : Tick Talk with Lisa of Atlantick

May 16th, 2020 38m 13s

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 ba

029 : “Short Cast” #2 with Perry Munro

Mar 28th, 2020 11m 28s

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 ar

028 : “Short Cast” #1 with Perry Munro

Mar 6th, 2020 15m 37s

027 : Labrador Brook Trout & Atlantic Salmon with Chris Sinclair

Nov 29th, 2019 29m 54s

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 Chr

Episode 26 – Lowell Demond

Mar 31st, 2019 1h 27m

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. L

Episode 25 – Striped Bass Memories with Danny Ripley

Nov 10th, 2017 52m 30s

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,

Episode 24 – Kirk Havercroft of Sustainable Blue

Oct 13th, 2017 25m 55s

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

Episode 23 – Michael Isaacs – East Coast vs West Coast

May 19th, 2017 29m 13s

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

Episode 022 – Trevor Avery – Bay of Fundy Bycatch

Apr 4th, 2017 36m 53s

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 F

Episode 021 – Blake Milbury of Mill Lake Outfitters

Feb 23rd, 2017 29m 21s

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

Episode 020 : David Hartlin and The “Stuck Buck”

Jan 31st, 2017 21m 30s

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 “S

Episode 019 : Newfoundland Moose and Bear Hunting at Sandy Lake Lodge

May 31st, 2016 27m 17s

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 i

Episode 018 : Talking Sea Kayaking with Adam Zita

May 9th, 2016 31m 29s

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 MaritimesThis is the second episode of the podcast featuring kayaking. Episode 011 fea

Episode 017 : Saint John River New Brunswick Muskie Fishing with Tony Robinson

May 2nd, 2016 21m 24s

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, t

Episode 016 : Talking Fishing and The Outdoors with Chris Sinclair

Apr 18th, 2016 35m 43s

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 hi

Episode 015 : Mike Crosby’s Record Atlantic Salmon

Apr 10th, 2016 21m 25s

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 Rest

Episode 014 : Outdoor Educational Courses with Mike Dean

Jul 19th, 2015 16m 48s

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 mak

Episode 013 : Featured Maritime Outdoor Online Communities

Feb 17th, 2015 13m 36s

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 Brunswic

Episode 012 : Giant Bluefin Tuna Fishing with Steve Clapperton

Jun 25th, 2014 22m 16s

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,

Episode 011 : Kayaking in The Maritimes

Nov 29th, 2013 30m 1s

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 SO

Episode 010 : Gold Prospecting Introduction – Prospecting for gold in The Maritimes

Jul 17th, 2013 15m 44s

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 f

Episode 009 : Interview with Lewis Hinks of ASF – Open Net Pen Fin Fish Aquaculture

Jun 24th, 2013 19m 16s

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