The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

Travis Bader and Paul Ballard have a fireside chat in a hunting lodge, recounting the many lessons learned from past hunts in the remote Canadian wilderness.   This episode is designed to be a primer for those who are interested in broadening their remote back country adventures and to act as a resource for everyone to ask questions and share their knowledge in the comments section.   ______ Silve...

Jennifer Gadbois is a registered Canadian lobbyist and managing director of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA).  Travis and Jenn discuss the planned firearms prohibitions, handgun "freeze" and issues of importance to businesses and individuals alike.   https://www.csaaa.org/ https://www.instagram.com/csaaa.official/ https://www.instagram.com/jenndvc/     ______ Silvercor...

Casey Braam is a passionate hunter, angler, artist and conservationist.  Travis and Casey discuss the meateater gnome shirt,  Fenn's treasure, hunting in Haida Gwaii, bear hunting tactics and some deeper topics about life, death and what it means to "work for a living".  https://www.instagram.com/cabraam https://www.instagram.com/caseybraammurals https://www.facebook.com/ArtByCaseyBraam/ https://w...

Sachin Latti hit an all time low and knew he needed to make a change in his life.  Going all in, he began running 100 km marathons to raise money for veterans and  is now on track to run across Canada with the goal of breaking the world record in 2025!   This is an inspirational story in the making which you can be a part of.  Watch or listen to this episode, share it with others and follow Sachin...

Shaun Taylor spent his time in the Canadian army as a sniper, pathfinder and in Canada’s elite special forces Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2).  This is an inspirational episode, exploring what it takes to operate at the highest level and how to turn adversity and failure into wins.   https://www.instagram.com/shauntaylors/     https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthwalks2022/   ______ Silvercore Club - h...

Travis Bader's long time friend Jason Budd returns to the Silvercore Podcast to discuss wilderness survival.  Travis and Jase recount stories of past mishaps and lessons they have learned from them.  Jase provides insight tempered with his experience as a professional soldier, fire fighter and mountain guide.    Mentioned in this episode:   https://caltopo.com https://www.gaiagps.com https://fatma...

Author and retired police Use of Force Expert Al Arsenault discusses what it takes to street proof your martial arts.    Travis Bader speaks with Al Arsenault about his new book “Comprehensive Joint Locking Techniques for Law Enforcement” and what led Al to create it.    If you are looking to add some highly useful and innovative tools to your arsenal, or you are seeking to street-proof your marti...

Are firearms laws rooted in power struggles between the laureate elite and the working class?  Does immigration shape firearm policy?    Professor Emeritus Gary Mauser  uses his background as a researcher, expertise in political marketing, passion for history and deep knowledge of firearms and firearms laws around the world to objectively look at the differences in Canadian and American gun cultur...

For anyone who says they meat fish and don't practice catch and release, what do you do with your undersize or bycatch fish?     Everyone who fishes will benefit from the science Dr. Andy Danylchuk shares on this podcast.   How do fish breath? Net vs tail grab? How do you minimize the impact of handling a fish? What are the physiological indicators that a fish is ready to be released? How can ever...

Adam Haritan is a committed and passionate forager and naturalist who has made it his mission to help others deepen their connection with their natural environment.  Adam is a humble and thoughtful leader and brings insight into how we can better interact with nature.  This isn’t your typical foragers podcast.    https://learnyourland.com   https://www.instagram.com/learnyourland/ https://www.yout...

Travis Bader and Dan Fritter, owner of Calibre Magazine, go deep into the current Canadian handgun ban and what you can do about it.  This is a must listen for any firearms owner in Canada and contains equally important information for all firearms owners worldwide.   If you have found value in this, please consider subscribing, sharing and encouraging others to subscribe.     If you haven't alrea...

Travis Bader speaks candidly with two ex British Army soldiers about the importance of community, belonging and trust and how our connection with the natural world affects our wellbeing.   Transitioning from military to civilian life presents challenges and learning lessons that everyone, regardless of their background, can find value in.  Tune in for some hard learned lessons on mental resiliency...

This weeks podcast explores the romance and reality of hunting with horses.   Aside from being an all around knowledgeable and entertaining guy, Rob Chipman also knows a thing or two about horses and hunting with them.   ______ Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk...

Devastating bacterial transmission, -35 C° with no shelter and one mountain house meal for 5 men  Award winning photographer and videographer and producer    Do you know what bacteria has the potential of wiping out wild sheep populations and how it can be stopped? Would you spend the night in the freezing arctic, with no shelter and almost no food to track a wild bison?   Are you interested in kn...

Increase your odds of being drawn, and of having a successful hunt by better understanding BC’s Limited Entry Hunting in this LEH masterclass.    How do enhanced odds work? When will the LEH be announced or drawn? How do group hunts differ from shared hunts? When is a possession limit considered reset? How are draws determined  What should you be considering before choosing your draw? And so much...

Ammo shortage?  Common mistakes in the gun store? Gun “buy back”?  I am joined again by Wanstalls co-owner and larger life than life social media personality, Matt Mendel and we discuss the current state of the industry.  For those new to the Silvercore Podcast make sure to check out episode 59 where Matt lays out a roadmap for anyone wishing to thrive in any niche industry, but particularly that...

Brad Brooks is no stranger to backwoods adventures and he and Travis recount several exciting trips they had this last season. From Alaska, Yukon, and remote northern BC, to Hawaii and Greece there are plenty of fun stories and learning experiences shared in this podcast.   Between juggling a family, his business and his need to be out in nature, Brad has also been able to create an amazing new li...

This podcast is in response to recent regulatory changes which are being proposed in the Peace Region of 7B in BC. Ty from Wilderness Locals organized as many local podcast hosts as he could to speak on this matter.     Oppose the regulations:  https://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ahte/content/close-peace-caribou-hunts-and-reduce-peace-moose-hunts-region-wide     WSSBC:   https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/ac...

Lucas Hoge is a #1 billboard charting country artist, star of the Sportsman Channels hit show Hoge Wild and all around really great guy.  Travis and Lucas discuss what it takes to make it in Nashville, to be a star in your own hunting show and how to deal with the any negative distractions.     Lucas is an extremely hard working and charitable man who is using his passion for music and the outdoor...

Survival specialist David “Hutch” Hutchinson is a retired British RAF officer and combat survival instructor who has a passion for sharing what he has learned with others. If you would like to learn more about survival from Hutch, let us know in the comments and make sure to subscribe to the Silvercore newsletter at https://silvercore.ca ______ Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 Online Train...

ILya Koshkin, AKA The Dark Lord of Optics, is an optical physicist who is extremely passionate about sharing his love and knowledge of all things optics in a straightforward and understandable way.   With over 2 decades of experience in imaging, optoelectronics and electro-optics ILya works with a wide range of visible and infrared imaging systems, lasers, targeting payloads and weapon sights and...

Maarten Van Ruitenburg is the CEO of MDT, makers of fine firearms parts and accessories and the inventor of the term "Legendarism".  Every product MDT designs, creates and releases must be continually checked through a process of asking "is this product legendary". If the answer is no, it doesn't get released.    Meet the man who has taken MDT to the next level by embracing his core values and cre...

When you're lost in the Wild, and you're scared as a child,     And Death looks you bang in the eye, And you're sore as a boil, it's according to Hoyle     To cock your revolver and . . . die. But the Code of a Man says: "Fight all you can,"     And self-dissolution is barred. In hunger and woe, oh, it's easy to blow . . .     It's the hell-served-for-breakfast that's hard. "You're sick of the gam...

Professional journalist Nicolas Johnson knows first hand how the general media vilifies firearms and firearms owners.  He also knows how to combat that negative narrative.  If you own firearms, and wish to continue to own them in the future, you will want to listen to this podcast.  This is the longest Silvercore Podcast to date and it is jam packed with valuable information on a multitude of topi...

Nick Chernoff is an expert in open source intelligence (OSINT) and regularly trains police and three letter government agencies around the world how to use OSINT and how to protect themselves. This is episode is a real eye opener and jam packed with valuable information for anyone wanting to protect themselves online. The techniques discussed here can save you from criminal activity or personal in...