Maritime Outdoors Podcast

This may possibly be the final episode of the podcast, but I also announce the launch of my fishing YouTube channel, The Near Fish Experience. Here’s the transcription:  Hello there and welcome to episode 34 of the Maritime Outdoors Podcast. I'm Dave Doggett, and I know it's been almost a year since I released the last episode, and I was very optimistic in that episode talking about a new outdoor...

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 fisherm...

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 Bas...

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...

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 o...

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....

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 guidi...

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...

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 Salm...

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 Dogget...

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.  Th...

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 e...

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 O...

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...

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...

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 Snowmobilin...

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 link...

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 No...

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. Ar...

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,...

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. Relat...

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 an...

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 yo...

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 affili...