Maritime Outdoors Podcast

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...

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...

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&...

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 testin...

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. R...

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 thi...

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 ang...

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 informati...

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 Cana...