The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, With Caleb Musgrave: Recent Episodes
Canadian Bushcraft
Discùssing all things related to Bushcraft, camping, survival, hunting, and more. Wilderness survival instructor, and Anishinaabe storyteller Caleb Musgrave and his guests will share open, and oftentimes candid experiences from the wilderness. From mountain lion encounters, to shenanigans in the woods. The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast is both informative, and entertaining.
In this episode, Caleb and Ry sit down to discuss more thoughts on axes. Caleb also discusses the values of the Chokecherry shrub
Caleb begins the discussion on where cultural appreciation and bushcraft can intersect.
Caleb sits down with Cal and Sandy Reed of Original Wisdom, to discuss tracking in Africa, atlatls, ancient knowledges, whales, Antarctica, ravens and cape buffalo.
Caleb and Ry sit down with Michela Carriere of Aski Holistic Adventures to discuss her life, upbringing on a trapline, and her career as a wilderness woman.
In this episode, Caleb talks about some of the stuff that really sucks while camping, and how to mitigate them.
In this episode Caleb discusses available survival food sources when the ground is frozen and everything is covered in snow
In this episode Caleb discusses the theory around food in a survival situation, during the Growing Season of the Temperate Northern Hemisphere.
Caleb discusses the natural history and uses of the White Cedar Tree, and explains the core Tenet of Bushcraft
Caleb and Ry discuss a bunch of gift ideas you can make for your loved ones, using Bushcraft
In this episode Caleb and Ry discuss gift options for someone in your life who is getting into Bushcraft.
Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down to discuss their Top Ten List of Underappreciated Pieces of Gear
In this episode, Caleb shares some of his favourite recipes for critters caught on the trapline.
Caleb discusses ways of preparing for winter for your garden, your livestock and your home.
Caleb sits down to tell the story of how he came to be the designer behind the TOPS Knives D.fly 4.5 Knife, the Official Canadian Bushcraft Knife .
In this episode Caleb and Ry sit down with Paranormal Researcher Chad Redding, to debrief from their trip into the haunted hills of Pennsylvania.
In this episode Caleb gives you a glimpse into the preparations needed for a successful trapping season from scouting, to equipment, to tactics and more.
In this episode, Caleb tells the tale of the last year of getting to Off Grid. From clearing of land, to finding the resources, to figuring out the legal needs, and more. The story is not complete, but he figured he'd give you the first chapter.
In this episode, Caleb discusses what's coming down the pipeline, regarding the resources and wildlife of September. He also sits down with Chris Gilmour to discuss their top 5 pieces of advice for preparing for waterfowl hunting
In this episode, Caleb breaks down ten things he believes are critical to know, for living in the outdoors for long periods. Whether you are living on a homestead, off-grid, a wilderness outfitter or someone who just want to return to nature, this is for you.
Caleb discusses the overhyping nature of knife discussions, and how we can do more with less.
Caleb shares his perspective on whether or not Bushcraft needs to be kept old school and traditional
Caleb ponders the question, is steel superior to our ancestral tools, and why or why not? We also sit down with Chris Gilmour to discuss some awesome summertime foraged foods.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the crops and lifeways of Eastern North America, prior to corn (7000 years ago) and it's importance today in survival gardening, permaculture, rewilding, food security, food sovereignty and more.
In our second part of the Tools of the Trade Series, Caleb discusses the tools you may want to have if you are beginning your own homestead, whether it is big or small.
In this episode, Caleb dives into the nitty-gritty of gardening to feed yourself through the rough times.
In this episode, Ry and Caleb debrief their trip to the Muskoka Lakes region to go on their first ever smelt fishing experience, with Chris from Hunt-Forage-Grow, and Laura from Muskoka Wild Botanicals
On this late Earth Day episode, Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb discuss the 7 tenants of leave no trace camping, and how Bushcraft can fit within it.
In this episode, Caleb discusses six different methods of catching a fish without the use of a hook. From spears and nets, to arrows and even poisons. He also gets a bit ranty about ethics and ethnicity. We also answer a Patreon Question about knives, and sit down to talk to Chris Gilmour about his favourite edible and medicinal fungi.
Caleb spends nearly three hours talking about all of the details you have to know, for raising your own ducks and geese for eggs, meat, profit, sustainable agriculture, self reliance and more. From choosing breeds, to incubation, hatching, brooding and feeding. He also sits down with Chris from Chris Outdoors to discuss bear safety in the outdoors. This is a long one, but a good one.
Caleb and Ry sit back and reminisce about the last 100 episodes, and talk about their five favourite episodes to date.
Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down with Peter Kelly, Host of the YouTube Channel "The Woodland Escape", to discuss living history from the 18th century, and Peter's adventures in the wilderness. Caleb also discusses early spring wild edibles with Chris Gilmour, and answers a Patreon question about stalking wildlife.
Caleb sits down with one of his oldest friends in the bushcraft community, tool maker and designer Mikhail Merkurieff of Merkwares, home of the Emberlit Stove
Caleb sits down and talks with friend and outdoor gear store owner Ben Piersma of BensBackwoods.com
On this episode, Caleb sits down with Bushcraft Global's Joe Flowers to discuss everything from what inspires his knife and machete designs, to what makes his head spin as an instructor, to 90s kids shows and of course, Godzilla.
Caleb sits down with Tool designer and owner of edged tool store "Baryonyx Knife Co." to discuss the nuances, concepts, and practicality of what goes into designing a hand tool. From axes and knives, to sharpening stones, to the realities of whether your design is a good idea, or just plain sucks.
In this episode, Caleb gives examples of what he is preparing for the spring and early summer, and talks a lot about ducks.
Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb discuss the importance of creativity, ingenuity, adaptiveness and more to strengthen your skills, but also expand your heart and soul.
In this episode, Caleb tells a verbal love letter for his favourite way to move through the winter wilderness; The Snowshoe.
In this episode, Ry the Adventure Guy discusses the nuances of sleds for winter camping, and what to consider when putting it all to use.
In this episode, Caleb discusses why he traps, why trapping can be a good thing, how to get into trapping, and the different types of traps, both modern and ancestral.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the nuance and cultural variations of the Mocotaugen/Waagikomaan, more commonly known as the Crooked Knife
Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy discuss options for camping in the winter using the magical and esoteric Hot Tent.
In this episode, Caleb catches everyone up on what's been going on, and has a few random rants about time, behind the scenes stuff, and lord knows what else.
Caleb sits down with new hunter Christina Yu, to talk about her experiences so far, why she decided to hunt, what had to happen, and stories along the way.
In this episode, Caleb discusses how to make a wild foraged and homegrown Thanksgiving Dinner.
On this episode, Cohosts Caleb and Nikki discuss eight medicinal plants that can be harvested in autumn.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the philosophies surrounding bushcraft for many people, and his own reasons.
In this episode, Caleb discusses some of the many tools you could possibly carry with you into the woods. He also discusses the Four Tool Skill System that he and his friend Nick Dillingham have been professing for years.
Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb sit down in the quarter acre homestead, to discuss the many aspects of camp hygiene.
In this episode, Caleb updates everyone on what has been happening at Canadian Bushcraft over the last four months. From raising waterfowl, to building an entire food forest, to creating soil like some sort of Forest Spirit, to a big move for the family. He also has updates about upcoming in-person classes.
Host Caleb Musgrave and guest Chris Gilmour discuss the things you should be preparing right now for a more successful hunting season. They also discuss the upcoming online course WWW.TheHuntersJourney.Com
From how to make sure your greenwood carvings don't crack and warp, to applying stains and dyes, to smoothing and of course, preserving them. Caleb discusses it all here on this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast.
In this episode, Caleb and Nikki discuss medicinal herbs and other plants that are most available in the summertime. Caleb also discusses the treatment of certain issues, such as lacerations and poison ivy.
In this episode, Caleb discusses how being smart about doing things, and how really the smart way is always easiest, and often the safest.
On this episode, Caleb, Ry the Adventure Guy and Nikki are joined by members of our Patreon, to tell stories and shoot the breeze.
In this episode Caleb talks about music that inspires him when out on the land, or in the workshop.
On a somber 70th episode of the Podcast, Caleb decides to reach inside of his guts and pull everything out.
Caleb, Ryan and Nikki discuss the APTN Hit TV Series "Merchants of the Wild" with first season adventurer and castmember Michela Carriere.
In this episode, Caleb sits down with herbalist Nikki Satira, to discuss eight springtime medicinals.
In this episode, host Caleb Musgrave describes the lifeways and food sources of the Anishinaabeg in the springtime. Along with this, he discusses the controversies surrounding spearfishing, with his own insights as an Indigenous Spearer.
In this episode co-host NIkki Satira leads the charge on wild foods we should know and love, while interviewing special guest and wild food Boss-Lady Delphanie Colyer of "The Big Wild Year" fame.
Caleb sits down with Nikki Satira and hunters Paul McCarney and Chris Gilmour to discuss the ins and outs of hunting wild turkey
Caleb, Nikki and Ry the Adventure Guy celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast with their supporters from Patreon.
Caleb and Co-host Nikki Satira sit down to discuss the struggles of ethically harvesting plant food and medicines from the land
In this episode Caleb discusses the new online course "The Hunter's Journey" with it's creator Chris Gilmour
In this episode, Caleb and Nikki share a discussion with writer and hunter Paul McCarney of Landscapes and Letters. From his own legacy as a hunter, to sexism in the outdoors industry, this conversation goes for a stroll.
In this episode hosts Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down with Nikki Satira to discuss two very strange an peculiar cases of survival situations.
In this episode, Caleb, Ry the Adventure Guy, and Nikki Satira discuss all things Birdwatching
In this episode Hosts Caleb Musgrave and Ry the Adventure Guy interview wilderness guide, star of Alone Season 7, and all around badass, Kielyn Marrone.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the poetic beauty of the most important event this time of year for the Anishinaabeg: Sugaring.
Our Patrons wanted to learn more about saving seeds for the next year of homesteading and gardening, and so Caleb breaks down some of the basics of seed saving.
In this episode, Caleb sits down with North-Central Ontario Trapper Jon Gattozzi, to discuss what goes through the mind of a person to begin trapping. Is it the money? Is it the desire to help balance the ecosystem? Is it the love for the heritage and tradition? Or is it something else?
Herbalist Nikki Satira sits down with Caleb to discuss eight different medicinal trees, shrubs and fungi available in the frozen lands of a Canadian Winter.
Ry the Adventure Guy and Caleb discuss techniques, technologies and considerations for travelling safely on the hardwater.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the ethics of fire, as well as the practical methods of creating fire.
Our January Patreon-Selected Bonus Episode. Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down with Nature Nerd Extraordinaire Nikki Satira, to discuss the natural history of one of the most adaptable, and controversial critters in North America; The Eastern Coyote.
Whether it be in an emergency, for an expedition, or for a class, leadership. In this episode, Co-Host Ry the Adventure Guy breaks down what are the virtues, and skills of a leader. As well, he, Caleb and Nikki discuss a few perspectives of good leadership, and how to become a better leader.
In this epic episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, special guest host Ry the Adventure Guy tells the tale of Ernest Shackleton. From failures, to a true story of success in the face of adversity.
In this episode, host Caleb Musgrave dives into the rough and tumble sub-culture of the EDC (Everday Carry).
In this episode, Caleb discusses the power snow has to enhance our experience in the wilderness during winter. From access to water, to building shelters, and more. He also discusses why he personally is opposed to the classic Quinzhee construction method, and offers alternatives.
In this episode, Caleb and special guest Nikki Satira sit down to discuss their fine feathered friends who frequent the frosty forests.
Caleb sits down to tell the tale of the lost Franklin Expedition, a story that has formed a great deal of the Canadian Heritage.
Ry the Adventure Guy tells Caleb the long, and horrifying tale of what took place in the American West when a party of people try to race Winter through what would eventually be called Donner Pass.
Special Guest Emily Currell shares with us the harrowing tale of the Sealing Vessel Newfoundland, and their stranded crew.
Special Guest Nikki Satira tells us the tale of the Alert Plane Crash, one of the most remote, resource intensive rescue operations in World History.
So, you have a loved one (friend, family, spouse, etc) that is into bushcraft, survival skills and camping. What are some great options to get them a holiday present? What are some not so great options? In this episode, host Caleb Musgrave breaks down how to figure out what to get that special someone.
Hosts Caleb Musgrave and Ry the Adventure Guy sit down with Matthew Bujaki to discuss what you need to have and what you need to know to be safe when traveling during the holidays.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the lifeways surrounding food in the winter time, from the perspective of his Anishinaabeg People.
So, you have a dead animal. Now what? In this episode, Ry the Adventure Guy, and Caleb Musgrave discuss all the ways you can make use of the animals you have hunted, or received. From leather, to tools, to food, to fibre.
In this episode, Caleb gets Ry the Adventure Guy very hungry, by describing well over an hour of recipes for both small and big game animals.
Hosts Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy discuss the gear, skills and know-how for a successful winter camping trip
In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses the challenges and solutions surround the esoteric craft of cutting firewood. From understanding heat values, and what exactly a cord of wood is, to how we go about getting the best firewood we can. Whether for a homestead, or a winter camping trip, to your lunchtime cookfire, this episode covers many aspects, tips and tricks to make your fire warm, cozy and safe.
Master Tracker Chris Gilmour from Chris Outdoors discusses the art and ways of tracking. How to learn it, what we can learn from it, and how we can apply it into our day to day lives. He also discusses his online tracking and awareness course, called Nature's Forgotten Language. If you attend the course at https://www.changingworldproject.com/natures-forgotten-language/ use the code BUSHCRAFT for a 20% discount.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the ins and outs of hunting North America's most popular quarry; The Whitetail Deer.
In this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Master of Horror Caleb Musgrave sits down with you, to tell two terrifying tales that he wrote himself. The two stories were voted upon by our Patrons over at Patreon.
Co-hosts Caleb Musgrave, Ry the Adventure Guy and Nikki Satira interview Professor Bryan Jordan, to discuss the history of story telling, why we tell stories about monsters, and breakdown the psychological and sociological influences on history's most famous monsters.
In episode 3 of the Halloween Series, Caleb and Nikki tell their favourite freaky and weird tales to Ry the Adventure Guy
Master of Horror Caleb Musgrave sits down with his ghoulish friends Nikki Sadista, Emily Corpsewell, and Ry the Dismember Guy discuss the 2014 missing Dutch hikers Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon in the Panamanian wilderness.
In this episode, Caleb and very spooky guests Ry the Adventure Guy, Nikki Satira and Emily discuss the mysterious deaths of the 1959 Dyatlov Pass Expedition.
In this episode, Caleb describes the historical and nutritional value of the humble acorn. Moreso, he discusses several ways to process them into a phenomenal food source, as well as a few myths surrounding them.
In this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses the nitty gritty details of waterfowl hunting. He will breakdown the things you need to get started in duck and goose hunting, both what to know, and what to buy.
Ry the Adventure Guy, and host Caleb Musgrave discuss camping in the fringe seasons (Fall and Spring).
In this episode, Caleb discusses the upcoming autumn, from an Anishinaabeg lens. From an indigenous perspective, of harvesting, and preparing for the cold months of Winter, this episode will help shed light on what is available to eat, and what to get ready for the snow.
In this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses ten ways you can preserve food for this winter, and make some delicious meals for leaner times.
In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, seasoned hunter Caleb Musgrave and newcomer to the subject Ry the Adventure Guy discuss the issues stemming around hunting, food security, and environmental sustainability. All the while being their controversial, chaotic selves.
In this episode, Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy discuss the luxury of car camping, as well as camping etiquette that can be transferred to any type of camping..
Caleb and Ry the Adventure Guy team up to discuss what they think are valuable gear for backcountry canoe trips. Whether it be for safety, or for comfort, they break it all down.
In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Ry The Adventure Guy returns to the podcast, to discuss what gear he and Caleb recommend to make sure you have for a backpacking trip in summertime.
In this episode Ry the Adventure Guy returns with Caleb to discuss canoes. Why they love them, what they can do for us, and where they can take us. Canoe trips are shared, as well as stories from the paddle.
Wool, canvas, carbon steel, and wooden snowshoes. In this episode, Caleb discusses the virtues of traditional or ancestral materials and technologies for the enjoyment of camping.
This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Canadian Bushcraft's most cherished member, Highway the Wonder Pup. Dogs are our best friends, and are amazing companions to have in the outdoors In this episode, Caleb shares his story of a life with dogs. Love, loss, grief, but also tender moments and the fondest memories of his life. He also hammers down the realities of caring for our four legged camping partners.
In this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses the magical, valuable and oddly enough controversial plant, Manoomin, aka Wild Rice. He shares some insights on this amazing plant, including the ecological importance, cultural value, and his perspective on the conflict surrounding the plant in Central Ontario, Canada.
In this episode Caleb waxes poetically about his love for the six men that have helped shape him into the man he is today. As a woodsman, as a friend, as a teacher, as a partner. These six men deserve a lot of fans and admiration, and Caleb wanted to make sure everyone knows who these brothers of his are. So enjoy.
In this episode, Caleb discusses basic nutrition, and camp food options to make your pack lighter, and your belly happier.
An ode to Old Man Musgrave. Caleb talks about what it is like to be raised by a father on the land, and what he thinks is important as a father for a child.
In this episode, Caleb discusses what you need to know to begin your Journey into Hunting. From gear, to licencing, to how to learn to hunt.
Bushcraft, woodlore, woodceaft, survival skills, primitive technology. What do these terms all mean? Which one are we trying to learn? Why are there so damned many? In our tenth podcast episode, Caleb tries to help sift through all of it, to help us all better understand the world of Bushcraft. Plus, he brings up a very controversial question, should we get rid of the term "Primitive"?
In this episode, Caleb discusses ways of learning, while telling a bit of the story surrounding how he has learned Bushcraft. As well, he lists his Top Ten Favourite Bushcraft and Survival Books.
In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses options for camping shelters. Tarps, tents, hammocks, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and blankets. Plus, a simple pillow you can make out on the trail.
In this episode, Caleb discusses shelter at the base level. Heat loss and heat gain, and how we can combat them. He also describes one of the fastest shelters he has ever built in bad conditions, from nothing but natural materials and the clothes on his back. Want to support the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast? Find us on Patreon here; https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280180
Caleb discusses the dangers lurking in the murky water you may try to drink, and how you can combat them. Want to support the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast? Click the link to become a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280180
Host Caleb Musgrave takes us on a journey through the myriad of trees he loves, and their countless uses. Want to support the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast? Find us on Patreon, and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280180
In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, host Caleb Musgrave and special guest host Ryan Moffat discuss the axe; it's history and why we love it.
Caleb and Ryan chat about features and aspects of different knives for camping, hunting and general bush bumming. They also reminisce about knives of their pasts.
On this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb and Ryan discuss the world of televised survival and bushcraft. From Survivorman, to Ray Mears, to YouTube and film.
So you decided to get into Bushcraft. Great! But do you really need to break the bank to do so? In this episode of The Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, wilderness survival instructor Caleb Musgrave and backcountry explorer Ryan Moffat discuss ways to save, where to buy, and where you should invest. They also answer the question "what would be the number one tool you wouldn't ever leave behind?"