The Veteran Hunters: Recent Episodes
Todd Hisey
This podcast focuses on Canadian Veterans and 1st Responders with PTSD and how hunting has become a means of therapy. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/todd-hisey/support
Originally recorded in the Fall of 2020, Todd Hisey and Chris Reader are on the road. Chris shares his 1st experience in riding a horse while in the pursuit of Rocky Mountain Elk with bow. For those listeners who are experienced horsemen, this ought to be a laugh.
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In this episode Todd speaks with Brad Musselman.
Brad joined the Canadian Army in 2001 and deployed with the PPCLI to Afghanistan in 2006. Last season Brad joined The Veteran Hunters and had an absolutely prolific season harvesting multiple Does, a Monster Whitetail Buck and a Bull Moose. Brad also had the opportunity to host another Veteran and together they hunted Deer in Northern Alberta. Brad shares how he became connected with The Veteran Hunters and the keys to his success hunting Big Game with both Bow and Rifle.
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In this episode Todd speaks with Brent Peters. Brent has commanded Tanks in Battle, is one of Canada’s Premier Mountain Climbers/Guides and to top it off supplies Food to NASA for the International Space Station.
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In this episode Todd is joined by phone with Adam, who is currently with the Canadian Army on deployment to LATVIA with OP REASSURANCE. While on R&R Adam had the opportunity to go on a guided Wild Boar hunt with NEMORA Outfitters. Adam shares with us his military experience in LATVIA as well as his recent hunt for WILD BOAR.
Nemora Forestry Hunting Ecotourism: http://www.nemorahunting.com
OP Reassurance: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/operation-reassurance.html
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In this episode I speak with Veteran Derek Weidhaas of White Pine Bison. Derek is building his future on farming bison as he prepares to retire from the Canadian Army in 2021. Derek talks about the importance of Veterans having a plan for retirement and to not fear leaving "the big green machine."
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PEMBROKE FARMER STARTS BIG, WITH BISON : https://agrinews.ca/pembroke-farmer-starts-big-with-bison/?fbclid=IwAR3A4G0OK1o68wp9uXKY9ph9kkmBMb3LfqV5nPeGSwG3yL2RjFjGHydhz7s
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In this episode I speak with Jordan Walsh, an accomplished hunter, who at the age of 26 years is hosting his second TV hunting show on the Sportsman Channel both in Canada and the USA.
Jordan and I discuss his journey to TV and the lessons he has learned along the way. Jordan also shares some tips for Veterans who may have an interest in getting their own show. Finally, Jordan and I talk about his new volunteer role with The Veteran Hunters, as our Professional Hunter Advisor.
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Season 2.
In this episode I introduce you to Wade Paton, who is the new Chaplain for The Veteran Hunters.
Wade is currently one of the pastors at Rock Pointe church in Calgary. He has been in Christian ministry for 20 years, serving churches in Alberta, Ontario and one ministry assignment that took him to Thailand for 4 years. The theme that he loves talking about the most is freedom. Wade believes that no matter what we feel owned by or controlled by, we can be set free to live at peace with God, others and ourselves.
Connect with Wade: https://www.rockpointe.ca/about-us/staff-leaders/wade-paton
This season we are proud to be sponsored by Vortex Canada, the official Canadian distributor of Vortex Optics; and The Grand Valley Safari Club, with whom we will be holding our first fundraising dinner on January 25th.
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In this episode Todd speaks with Derek Stone, FOUNDER & PERFORMANCE COACH of Stone Performance Academy. Derek shares about his recent hunting experiences in Canada and New Zealand; overcoming anxiety; and how he can help you displace fear, comfort and doubt to achieve your dreams.
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True North Confidence Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/true-north-confidence-podcast/id1489428406
Fundraising Dinner Tickets: https://www.theveteranhunters.com/event-info/the-veteran-hunters-fundraising-dinner-2020
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In this episode Bryce and I remember those with whom we served who are no longer with us. We each share stories of joy and sorrow about a particular soldier.
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In this episode we hear the courageous story of Keenan Feeney and how his resilience in overcoming adversity helped him harvest an Alberta Big Horn Sheep. Keenan shares the extent of his injuries sustained in training while in the Canadian Army, the numerous surgeries he had to endure, and his continued battle with Veterans Affairs Canada.
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In this episode Todd interviews Jordan Walsh, a world travelling celebrity hunter, friend to country music artists and lion tamer. Jordan regales us with stories about the hunting season to date, in his pursuit for Alberta Elk and Saskatchewan Whitetails.
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In this episode Todd and Damon get together, weeks after, to discuss and reflect on Damon's participation in the Alberta Back-Country Elk Hunt. Damon shares how he continues to benefit from participating in the hunt and the challenges he overcame to do so.
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In this episode Todd speaks with Chris Reader. Chris is a Veteran of two tours in Afghanistan and served with the Recce Squadron of the Royal Canadian Dragoons. After 10 years of service Chris retired from the Army with un-diagnosed PTSD and became a welder and started his own company Veteran Welding. Chris shares stories of his time in the Army, getting treatment for PTSD, being a Veteran Entrepreneur and Hunter.
Veteran Welding Website: https://veteranweldingcompany.ca/
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In this episode Todd, Bryce and guest Veteran Damon discuss their recent Back Country Elk Hunt in the the Alberta Rockies.
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In this episode Todd and Matt discuss their recent 3 day Elk Hunt in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies.
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In our 25th episode Todd is joined by outdoors writer and hunting/fishing enthusiast Ken Bailey. Ken is the award winning Field Editor for Outdoor Canada, a columnist with Alberta Outdoorsmen and regular contributor to the African Hunting Gazette. He has traveled all of Canada and much of the world in the pursuit of Wild Game, especially Waterfowl.
Outdoor Canada: https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/author/kenbailey/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoorbailey?lang=en
Africa Hunting Gazette: https://www.africanhuntinggazette.com/?s=ken+bailey
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In this episode Todd is joined by a special co-host, his daughter Bryanna. An accomplished hunter in her own right with a top 50 SCI Duiker. Together they interview Gord, a Veteran of the Canadian Army, about his recent plains game hunt to the Eastern Cape in South Africa.
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In this episode and on the last night at Royal Karoo Safaris, Todd sits down with PHs/Guides Matt and Warren to discuss the past week. We also pass on some packing tips and review our bow and rifle equipment used.
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In this special episode from Royal Karoo Safaris in South Africa. Todd and his PHs/Guides Matt and Warren recount the bow hunt for Eland.
The Eland is Africa's largest antelope and can cover considerable distances over short periods of time. This stalk was over 10km.
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In this episode Todd and Bryce continue their conversation with Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV co-host Brad Kile. Brad shares his stories of growing up on CFB Wainwright as the son of the Base Fire Chief. He also recounts his recent trip to South Africa where he hunted in the Kalahari and Limpopo Province for Plains Game.
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In this episode Todd and Bryce are joined by Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV co-host Brad Kile. Brad shares his stories of growing up on CFB Wainwright as the son of the Base Fire Chief. He also recounts his recent trip to South Africa where he hunted in the Kalahari and Limpopo Province for Plains Game.
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In this episode Todd and Bryce are joined by Veteran Hunter and former Rawhide TV host Jordan Walsh. Jordan shares his stories of his recent hunt to South Africa for Plains Game and Lion.
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Todd and Bryce sit down with Mark and discuss his recent hunting trip to Namibia for plains game.
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In this episode Bryce and I share what service means to us and the reasons that compelled us to join the Army.
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TRIGGER ALERT In this multi-part episode Bryce and I sit together as I share "My Story" of service in the Canadian Army. I recount tales of kingpins, kolonels and Kosovo.
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TRIGGER ALERT In this multi-part episode Bryce and I sit together as I share "My Story" of service in the Canadian Army. I recount tales of beer, bullets and Bosnia.
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In this episode Mike and I talk about his recent competitive bow shoots; he shares his top 5 lessons learned from hunting Elk; and what the hardest part about transitioning from the military to the civilian world was for him.
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TRIGGER ALERT In this episode I speak with a Psychologist from the Operational Stress Injury clinic and together we de-mystify PTSD Assessments & Treatment. We also speak about the psychological benefits of hunting and being in the outdoors.
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In this episode, Matt, Mark and I sit down, while in the field, and talk about our time at the Veterans Snow Goose Hunt. If you like the show please give us a review, subscribe and share the podcast.
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On this episode my Mother, Rosemary joins me. She shares her experience with having a son diagnosed with PTSD, and the struggles and successes we both faced with Veterans Affairs and Treatment.
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Matt and I talk about his experience Black Bear hunting and the time he was "Dogged by a Bear." We also share our experiences in transitioning from the Military to the Civilian sector for employment.
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Bryce Talsma and I set out into the foothills in search of Black Bear.
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Matthew Ritchie and I get together and share our Moose Hunting stories from this past season.
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Bryce Talsma and I get together to prepare for our upcoming Spring Bear Hunt. We talk gear we like to use and share some tips for the upcoming scouting trip.
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In this episode I speak with Mike Thompson about his time with the USAF. Mike is an accomplished Elk hunter and shares his past seasons Elk hunt as well as some lessons learned for new hunters.
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In this episode I speak with Matthew Ritchie about his time in Afghanistan and he tells us about his recent Elk hunt and what hunting means to him.
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In this episode I speak about my time in Kosovo and my Wife joins me to provide insight and perspective on life with a PTSD sufferer.
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In this episode we speak with Veteran Mark Fuchko about his time serving in Afghanistan and what hunting means to him.
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In this episode we speak with Veteran Bryce Talsma about his time serving in Afghanistan and what hunting means to him.
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The inaugural episode of "The Grunt" by The Veteran Hunters. We speak with Veteran Mark Meincke about his time in Croatia in the 1990s.
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