Honouring Animals Who Serve In War War is a terrible thing. It costs tens of thousands of lives, destroys cities and causes untold suffering. Many times entire family lines and generations are obliterated. During times of war animals often suffer the most. Scared and many times left to their
In the world of bushcraft and survival people are always coming up with new and ingenious ways to ensure that no matter where you end up…
Introduction to Skijoring It’s not news that humans have a passionate love affair with dogs. For over 10,000 years humans have kept dogs as companions. We used them to protect us while we sleep, help us kill our enemies, obtain food, and hundreds of other tasks. Tasks they are good
Spiders Alive! At Royal Botanical Gardens From January 19th to April 14th, 2019 the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario hosted the “Spiders Alive!” exhibit. The exhibit is located in the main hall of the Royal Botanical Gardens. There is an $18.00 per person entry fee to get into
PawTrekker Scooter Review Many people own dogs in the world. Quite a few of those have regular exercise routines for themselves and their canine companions. This includes regular walks, hikes, and some even run with their dogs. Few people can imagine the thrill of flying along at 20km/h up
Ontario 499 Pilot Survival Knife Review February 4, 2019 The Ontario Knife Company has roots in Naples, New York in 1889. The name of the derived from Ontario County where Naples was situated. At the time the company was headed by William B. Ensworth, Charles Albert Brace and William Maudsley. The
Shipwrecks are pretty cool. Many people have a fascination with them. Perhaps it’s because of there overbearing, colossal size, or how they offset themselves in the background. For hundreds of years, people have been fascinated by them. Most shipwrecks are located near water. Those who live inland are often
Barefoot Bushcraft instructor Dave A. demonstrates how to make a compass using a few simple tools. The leaf compass requires only three simple “tools” to create. A leaf A sail needle, available at most sewing stores or craft stores. These are simply giant, heavy, thick sewing needles. The needle is
Sled Dog Film by Fern Levitt Review by Wolfmaan December 3, 2018 I have been fortunate enough to get a private screening of the 2017 documentary by Fern Levitt called “Sled Dogs: The Cold Truth about Mans Best Friend”. This movie was created with the help of Search Engine Films, the Documentary
Mora Light My Fire Review Love them or hate them, Mora knives are great tools for beginners and experts in wilderness. More has been making knives since 1891 in Sweden. They are legendary knives which are incredibly tough, have a very good edge retention and most appealing of all, are
Buy these magnifying glasses here: https://ebay.to/2Eem3R2 Wikipedia describes A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) as a convex lens that is used to produce a magnified image of an object. The lens is usually mounted in a frame with a handle. A magnifying glass can be used
JK Knives “Pentagon T” Review 2019 Update: This knife is available on www.aliexpress.com and is produced by a company called HX-Outdoors. In early May 2018, I was seeking a new blade for my outdoor forest wedding in August. I wanted something to connect me to my heritage so I chose
Groove Life Ring Review May 01, 2018 About six months ago, I decided I needed a new wedding band. Over time…
Preparing For Your Wilderness Trip Almost a decade ago, in 2009 I embarked on one of the most challenging and fulfilling hikes of my entire life…
Season 3, Episode 6 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday February 10, 2018 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss: Vehicle in Niagara River Endomondo Fitness Software Special Guest: Cathy O’Dowd [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EPISODE 6, SEASON 3]
Season 3, Episode 5 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday January 27, 2018 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss…
Season 3, Episode 4 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday January 27, 2018 In this episode…
Season 3, Episode 3 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday January 20, 2018 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss: Hunter mistook dog for wolf GoFundMe page for injured dog Keeping yourself and family safe while hiking in hunting areas Special Guest: Zoya Denure [CLICK HERE TO
Episode 2 Season 3 – Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, January 13, 2018 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss: – Man sues city after falling over waterfall – Dressing In Layers – Mail Call – Special Guest:Jamie Clarke [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MP3]
Episode 1 Season 3 – Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, January 06, 2018 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss: – Work Sharp blade sharpener by Ken Onion – It’s so cold, Parts of Niagara Falls are Freezing – Winter Survival in a car – Special Guest:
Dog Visibility During Hikes Spending time in the woods, whether in the wilderness or on local hiking trails adjacent to cities is supposed to be exciting, therapeutic, and even bonding when done with your pet. Unfortunately some recent events played out across North America that made a leisurely walk in
Diaster Preparedness For Pets – on Dog Talk Radio with Dave McMahon. Outdoor Educator & Survival Instructor Wolfmaan talked about the importance of preparing an Emergency Preparedness Kit for your dog . [To listen to the episode please click here] As many people are aware in 2017, disasters can strike anywhere
As an outdoor bushcraft type person I have a terrible confession to make: I hate sharpening knives, axes, and tools. I can never seem to get it just right. At the precise moment I think I’m getting it razor sharp, I somehow mess it up and make it blunter than
Spring Peepers 2017 Spring peepers live primarily in forests and regenerating woodlands near ephemeral or semipermanent wetlands. This amphibious species requires marshes, ponds, or swamp regions to support the aquatic environment the eggs and tadpoles need. In the northern reaches of their range, spring peepers must frequently endure occasional periods
Dynamic Earth Attraction Sudbury, Ontario The city Sudbury, Ontario Canada was for many years the world hotspot for nickel mining. Currently there are two mining companies still operating in Sudbury. Sudbury was founded following the discovery of nickel ore by Tom Flanagan, a Canadian Pacific Railway blacksmith in 1883, when the transcontinental railway was
What could be better? A canoe trip with a new lover into the back country. The smells of the clean, northern air. The cool mornings. The complete desolation of camping on a deserted island. Arriving at George Lake campground in Killarney, Ontario we booked in for 8 days of “day
On June 13th, 2016 Wolfmaan had the opportunity to talk on DogTalk Radio with Dave McMahon about Pet First Aid. Wolfmaan talked about: Dog injuries Removing ticks Preventing Ticks Pet First Aid courses [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/268961235″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] You can listen to the episode by [clicking this link]
Rising Appalachia Snow Music Tour Wolfmaan was first introduced to the unique sound of Rising Appalachia through some of the various posts on Facebook in the earthy, hippie, community. From the American South comes two amazing female artists, who bring hope for the future along with the promise of keeping
In late February of 2016, I had been having some challenges with my website acting wonky. Several times it went “down” This meant no one was able to book appointments on my school website www.barefootbushcraft.com, or read my adventure journal at www.wolfmaan.com (and variant sites). This was extremely frustrating. I got
Top Hat Ceremony 2016 Marine and boat culture is steeped in tradition. Humans have been building boats since the beginning of time. The first people to explore the world did so on boats. Whether it was Vikings visiting North America, or pirates plying the Caribbean, we have always had a
Spring Peepers 2016 Spring peepers live primarily in forests and regenerating woodlands near ephemeral or semipermanent wetlands. This amphibious species requires marshes, ponds, or swamp regions to support the aquatic environment the eggs and tadpoles need. In the northern reaches of their range, spring peepers must frequently endure occasional periods
Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show is seeking segment content creators to revive the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show. Seeking skilled individuals to contribute to an online radio broadcast featuring outdoor industry news, tips & tricks and interviews with accomplished outdoors people, teachers, explorers, and adventurers. We are seeking individuals to volunteer
On a fairly cool day in February of 2016, I had to unexpectedly drive from Niagara Falls, Ontario to Toronto, Ontario. A distance of about 140km. In the Niagara Falls area is was slightly below freezing. I had on an insulated vest, and regular street clothes and moccasins (I don’t
Trend Financial Review In September of 2015 I made the mistake of getting involved with a company called Trend Financial in Toronto Ontario. I had set to purchase what I expected was a reasonably priced, good quality vehicle that was in pretty good mechanical condition. Unfortunately this is not how
Wolf and Chuck Visit the Building of Mystery The Welland Canal which runs from St. Catharines, Ontario to Port Colborne Ontario and spans a 43km stretch. The first canal was opened in 1830 and is still in operation as of January 2016. Since it’s construction, the canal has gone through
2006 Ford F-350 High Beam / Fog Lights Modification One of the most annoying things about how cars are built, is some of the “Safety features” which really get in the way of how a vehicle operates. Particularly if you are off-road, or on wilderness back country roads where there
Dry Land Skijoring One of my favourite things to do in the world is spend time with my dogs. I am blessed with two, beautiful Siberian Huskies. Luna (black) and Colt (red). Siberian Huskies are medium size, dense-coat working dog breeds that originated in north-eastern Siberia. They are recognizable by
Summer Camp Experiences Each year around the globe, tens of thousands of children flock to summer camps to build memories and experiences that will last them a lifetime. In the day and age of connectedness, we find that we are living in an age of smart phones, and dumb
Board / Barrier Breaking Workshop In our increasingly complex lives, we face many barriers. These barriers often include money, family problems, and mental health issues. They can interfere with your life and cause great stress. Sometimes, worse. The Barrier Breaking Workshop, also known as Board Breaking Workshop has students sit
Spigen Tough Armour for Apple Watch The first Apple Watch was released in early 2015. The watch was one of the newest Apple products on the market. The challenge with any electronic device is they are often not very tough. Using them in harsh outdoor environments such as the back country can
Why Many Instructors Fail in the Outdoors It should be no surprise to anyone in the outdoor education business, that most outdoor schools fail miserably. Many instructors dream of running outdoor education schools and being successful in the industry, only to end up working menial jobs in an unrelated industry.
Podcast of the Dog Talk Radio Show from Sunday April 19. Wolf Starchild talks about the Canine Crisis Management/Dog First Aid Seminar that he is teaching at my dog school. Dave Alexandria – Owner of the Wine Place in Niagara Falls talks about his dog being the Mascot of his
In April, 2015 Wolfmaan had the honour of meeting childhood hero Julia “Butterfly” Hill, and American environmental activist and tax redirection advocate. According to Wikipedia, She is best known for having lived in a 180-foot (55 m)-tall, roughly 1500-year-old California Redwood tree (age based on first-hand ring count of a slightly smaller neighboring ancient redwood that had been cut
Make Your Bush Hat Waterproof For centuries mankind has struggled with keeping clothes and equipment dry. From ancient sea farers to Canadian voyeurs and backwoodsman – keeping dry has been a problem. One solution that was created is to add wax and oils to canvas clothing to make them water
Episode 28 Season 2 – Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, February 21st, 2015 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show we discuss: – Winter – The perfect time to go camping – New Booking System at Barefoot Bushcraft – 10 things to have in a 72 Hour Survival Kit
Episode 27 Season 2 – Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, January 25th – 2015 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show – Surprising insights into the effects of wood fuel burning – Leatherman Tread Wearable Tool Kit – Bartering after a collapse – Special Guest Luke McLaughlin from
Episode 26, Season 2 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, January 17th, 2015 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show: – Couple Sues Government of Canada for tree falling on tent – Tuning a primitive bow – Psychology of Prepping – Re-design of www.barefootbushcraft.com – Nicholaus Vieira of Crazycaver.com
In this video, Wolfmaan demonstrates how to set the nocking point and properly tune a primitive bow. Tools Required: – Arrow you would normally use with your bow.
Season 2, Episode 25 Saturday, January 10th – 2015 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio show, we discuss – Letter from a listener – Things they don’t tell you on an Antarctic expedition – Putting Serving on a Bow string – Prepping Food – Special Guest Jimmy McSparron
Adding Serving To A Bow In this video Wolfmaan talks about the need for adding something called “serving” to a bow string. The reason given is because for new shooters, arrows can often dance about on the string creating inaccurate shots and providing a greater opportunity for un-nocking and creating
Episode 24, Season 2 Saturday, January 03, 2014 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show: – Year in Review – Invasive Species Not That Bad – Man Falls Into Niagara Falls Gorge – To Bug In or Bug Out? – Special Guest Frank Wolf [Click Here To Download
To a lot of people, pigs are just a source of bacon. No thought is given past that. It’s a little known fact that pigs are incredibly intelligent animals who have deep feelings, and are capable of logical thought which rivals that of most domestic dogs. All pigs have
Season 2, Episode 23 Saturday, December 27, 2014 – Ethical Furs made from Road Kill – Eating wild plants on a backpacking trip – The Prepping Tree Of Life – Interview Fernando Aguirre from The Modern Survivalist [Click Here To Listen To Episode 23, Season 2]
Season 2 Episode 22 Saturday, December 20, 2014 In this Episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show – How to take fitness outdoors in Winter – Healing Teas from Winter Teas – Introduce “Che’s Preppers Corner” – Interview Mick Dodge [Click Here To Download Episode 22, Season 2]
Season 2 – Episode 21 Saturday, December 13, 2014 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show, Wolfmaan discusses: – The Lumbersexual – Dig Dirt? It’s World Soil Day – Special Guest Darian Bacon from Harvest Gathering [Click here to download episode 21, Season 2]
Season 2, Episode 20 Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Saturday, December 06, 2014 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio show, host Wolfmaan discusses: – Construction at the Barefoot Bushcraft School – Youtube Video on Bikejoring – Russian tigers terrorise Chinese people – Interview special guest Jerry Kobalenko of www.kobalenko.com
Season 2, Episode 19 November 29, 2014 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show, Wolfmaan discuses – New theme music – The loss of Sherdoc Yadaki – Replacing Slingshot Bands Video – Interview with Jennifer Pharr Davis of the Blue Ridge Hiking Company [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SEASON 2,
In this informative video, Wolfmaan demonstrates how quickly and easily that a slingshot band can be replaced with only basic tools. Tools required for this project: – Broken Slingshot and band – Replacement band – Isopropyl Alcohol (70% minimum) – Glass to hold isopropyl alcohol – Cutting device (knife or
Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show Season 2, Episode 18 November 22, 2014 On this episode Wolfmaan discusses: – Voicemail from a listener – Thunder Snow – Various clothing insulations – Interview Maria Leijerstam from http://www.whiteicecycle.com [Click Here To Download Episode]
Season 2, Episode 17 Original Air Date November 15, 2014 In this episode of the Barefoot Bushcraft Radio Show, Wolfmaan talks about: – Letter from a listener – Cessna 150 crashes in Algonquin Park – Caring for Archery Equipment – Special Guest Archer Addy from www.archeraddy.com [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
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